Automotive Technology

Our programs in Automotive Technology are certified by NATEF ( National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) and offer comprehensive coursework in the fundamentals of all mechanical, fuel, and electronic systems found on modern vehicles including gasoline, diesels, and hybrids.  Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning in the laboratory and through cooperative education experiences, giving the opportunity to earn money, university credit, and on-the-job training as part of your education.

Mission Statement for Automotive Technology, BS 

The mission of the BS Automotive Degree is to prepare students for successful entry into the automotive industry that require and reward higher level thinking and skill sets. As such, the mission is to equip graduating students to begin a successful career within the automotive industry in corporate, management, ownership and/or technical positions. 

Learning Outcomes for Automotive Technology, BS 

- Demonstrate the effectiveness of incorporating computer based technical training. 

- Demonstrate technical proficiency by completion of for MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) training. 

- Demonstrate technical presentation and writing skill. Students will demonstrate their technical presentation and writing skills through multiple presentations. These technical presentations will utilize multiple teaching methodologies.  

- Demonstrate the application of technical skills by enrolling and arranging a cooperative education experience with the career center and an automotive industry employer. 

Mission Statement for Automotive Technology, AAS 

To prepare students for successful entry into the automotive industry that require and reward higher level thinking and skill sets. As such, the mission is to equip graduating students to begin a successful career within the automotive industry and technical positions.  

Learning Outcomes for Automotive Technology, AAS 

- Demonstrate the effectiveness of incorporating computer based technical training. 

- Demonstrate technical proficiency by completion of Form MLR (Maintenance Light Repair) training. 

- Demonstrate the application of technical skills by enrolling and arranging a cooperative education experience with the career center and automotive industry employer. 

Learning Outcomes for Automotive Technology, Minor 

- Demonstrate the effectiveness of incorporating computer based technical training. 

- Demonstrate technical presentation and writing skill. Students will demonstrate their technical presentation and writing skills through multiple presentations. These technical presentations will utilize multiple teaching methodologies.  

Bachelor of Science Automotive Technology

Learning outcomes: The successful completion of assigned e-training on NAPAAutoTech.com and DATO HVAC.

General Education Core33
Required Courses
ATDI 134Electrical/Electronic Sys I6
ATDI 257Automatics4
ATDI 262Automatics Remove and Repair1
ATDI 264Electrical/Electronic Sys II6
ATDI 265Heating and Air Conditioning4
ATDI 383Alt Auto Power Systems4
ATDI 384AT/DI Elctrcl/Elctrn Sys III4
ATDI 400Shop Procedures3
AST 106Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles5
AST 114Automotive Brakes5
AST 220Auto Steering and Suspension5
AST 160Automotive Engine Repair5
AST 164Auto Diagnosis & Tune Up6
AST 266Engine Performance6
AST 408Current Trends Mobility Tech2
AST 450Advanced Engine Performance4
AST 457Advanced Power Trains4
AST 495Automotive Practicum3
AST 498Cooperative Education3
Electives or Minor7
Total minimum credits required for degree120

NOTE: Students must take a total of 11 credits of upper division coursework from the electives or general education core.

Associate of Applied Science

Automotive Technology

Learning outcomes: The successful completion of assigned ASE testing available on NAPAAutoTech.com

Required General Education Courses
WRIT 122Business Writing3
or WRIT 101 College Writing I
M 105Contemporary Mathematics3
or M 121 College Algebra
or STAT 216 Introduction to Statistics
COMX 111Intro to Public Speaking3
or COMX 115 Intro to Interpersonal Communc
Required Courses
ATDI 134Electrical/Electronic Sys I6
ATDI 257Automatics4
ATDI 262Automatics Remove and Repair1
ATDI 264Electrical/Electronic Sys II6
ATDI 265Heating and Air Conditioning4
AST 106Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles5
AST 107Auto Man Drive Train/Axles Lab0
AST 114Automotive Brakes5
AST 115Automotive Brakes Lab0
AST 220Auto Steering and Suspension5
AST 221Auto Steering & Suspension Lab0
AST 160Automotive Engine Repair5
AST 161Automotive Engine Repair Lab0
AST 164Auto Diagnosis & Tune Up6
AST 165Auto Diagnostics & Tune Up Lab0
AST 266Engine Performance6
AST 298Automotive Internship3
Advisor Approved Elective3
Total minimum credits required for degree68

TOYOTA T-TEN PROGRAM Students enrolled in the T-Ten Program will complete the requirements listed above for the associate of applied science degree. In addition, sixteen weeks or 640 hours of cooperative education experience in a Toyota dealership is required. Further information is available upon request—please see your advisor.

Fast Track Automotive Technology

Required Courses
ATDI 134Electrical/Electronic Sys I6
ATDI 257Automatics4
ATDI 262Automatics Remove and Repair1
ATDI 264Electrical/Electronic Sys II6
ATDI 265Heating and Air Conditioning4
AST 106Auto Manual Drive Train/Axles5
AST 107Auto Man Drive Train/Axles Lab0
AST 114Automotive Brakes5
AST 115Automotive Brakes Lab0
AST 220Auto Steering and Suspension5
AST 221Auto Steering & Suspension Lab0
AST 160Automotive Engine Repair5
AST 161Automotive Engine Repair Lab0
AST 164Auto Diagnosis & Tune Up6
AST 165Auto Diagnostics & Tune Up Lab0
AST 266Engine Performance6
AST 298Automotive Internship9
Total minimum credits required for degree62

Minor

Automotive Technology

Required Courses
ATDI 134Electrical/Electronic Sys I6
ATDI 264Electrical/Electronic Sys II6
ATDI 383Alt Auto Power Systems4
ATDI 384AT/DI Elctrcl/Elctrn Sys III4
ATDI 400Shop Procedures3
AST 164Auto Diagnosis & Tune Up6
Total minimum credits required for minor29