Automotive Technology Program

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UndergraduateTechnical Diploma

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Program Level

Undergraduate

Requirements

The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1101	Intro To Technology & Service	3
AUTO 1201	Automatic Transmissions	4
AUTO 1301	Manual Transmissions	3
AUTO 1401	Suspension & Steering Systems	4
AUTO 1501	Brake Systems	4
AUTO 1601	Basic Electrical Fundamentals	5
AUTO 1602	Advance Electrical & Hybrid	5
AUTO 1701	Auto Heating& Air Conditioning	5
AUTO 1801	Engine Mech & Related Problems	2
AUTO 1802	Basic Engine Performance	3
AUTO 1803	Advance Engine Performance	8
Technical Diploma Total		46

Additional Exit Points

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies

The highest exit point in the Automotive Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Automotive Technician. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.

General Education Core	hours
English Composition Elective	3
Math Elective	3
Natural Science Elective	3
Behavioral Science Elective	3
Humanities Elective	3
Core Total	15
Technical Diploma Total	46
Degree Total	61

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Engine Performance Technician:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1101	Intro To Technology & Service	3
AUTO 1601	Basic Electrical Fundamentals	5
AUTO 1602	Advance Electrical & Hybrid	5
AUTO 1801	Engine Mech & Related Problems	2
AUTO 1802	Basic Engine Performance	3
AUTO 1803	Advance Engine Performance	8
Certificate of Technical Studies Total		26

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrical Technician:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1101	Intro To Technology & Service	3
AUTO 1401	Suspension & Steering Systems	4
AUTO 1501	Brake Systems	4
AUTO 1601	Basic Electrical Fundamentals	5
AUTO 1602	Advance Electrical & Hybrid	5
AUTO 1701	Auto Heating& Air Conditioning	5
Certificate of Technical Studies Total		26

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Alignment, Suspension & Steering Technology:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1401	Suspension & Steering Systems	4
AUTO 1602	Advance Electrical & Hybrid	5
Career & Technical Certificate Total		9

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Brake Systems:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1101	Intro To Technology & Service	3
AUTO 1501	Brake Systems	4
Career & Technical Certificate Total		7

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Electrical Systems Technician:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1601	Basic Electrical Fundamentals	5
AUTO 1602	Advance Electrical & Hybrid	5
Career & Technical Certificate Total		10

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Engine Performance & Diagnostic Tech:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1802	Basic Engine Performance	3
AUTO 1803	Advance Engine Performance	8
Career & Technical Certificate Total		11

Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Transmissions and Power Trains Tech:

Code	Title	Hours
AUTO 1201	Automatic Transmissions	4
AUTO 1301	Manual Transmissions	3
Career & Technical Certificate Total		7

Special Comments:

Anticipated program length for completion of highest-level exit point is 2 years.
Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.