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Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science


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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology prepares students for entry into the automotive service field as technicians or managers. Graduates are typically qualified for entry-level positions at new-car dealerships, independent repair shops, or franchise service centers. Graduates are also prepared for self-employment.

Instruction in the program includes engines, fuel and ignition systems, electronics, brakes, transmissions, steering, and suspensions systems. Training is conducted by a combination of class lecture and practical shop work, so that students can develop diagnostic and mechanical competencies. Courses in this degree prepare students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests.

Students who have completed the Automotive Technology courses as part of the Certificate in Automotive Technology Program have the option to transfer credits from completed classes into the AAS degree program.

Graduates are able to:

  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair automotive systems encountered in skill level B and C to industry standards.  
  • Demonstrate the safe and proper use of tools and equipment necessary to diagnose and repair automotive systems to an acceptable standard in the automotive industry.
  • Locate and apply technical service and repair information.  
  • Apply knowledge and practical experience in an automotive co-op. 
  • Complete manufacturer certification modules 

 

Curriculum – A.A.S. Degree


Each AUTC course is only offered once per year.  Students must begin in the fall and complete the courses in sequence as listed below.

Total Credits 60


1 Placement into MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  and ENGL 060 Introduction to College Reading and Composition II  or higher is required.

2 Select any course from the General Education   list   .

3 MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  is a prerequisite for this course.

4 Select any Science course from the General Education   list 

5 Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education    list.  Suggested courses are PHIL 113 Critical Thinking  or PHIL 114 Ethics  .  Students wishing to transfer to Penn College of Technology should consider taking ECON 101 Macroeconomics  . 

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