Automotive Technology Certificate

The Automotive Technology program provides courses for those who want to prepare for the high-tech and exciting world of automotive service and repair. Associate degree and certificate are available: a 71 credit hour program leading to an A.A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology and a 42 credit hour program leading to a One-Year Certificate in Automotive Technology. The Certificate in Automotive Technology and the Associate Degree in Automotive Technology will help the student to begin a career in the automotive industry that will be both fun and rewarding.

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete the following required courses (36 credits):

AUTO 1700 - Engine Fundamentals Credits: 6
AUTO 1740 - Brake Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 1760 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 3
AUTO 1765 - Automotive Electrical Systems I Credits: 3
AUTO 1766 - Automotive Electrical Systems II Credits: 3
AUTO 1770 - Automotive Electronics Credits: 3
AUTO 2540 - Advanced Brakes & Suspension Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2545 - Automotive Alignment & Steering Systems Credits: 3
AUTO 2510 - Engine Performance I Credits: 3
AUTO 2520 - Engine Performance II Credits: 3
AUTO 2590 - Engine Performance III Credits: 3

Subtotal: 36

Students must complete all of the required courses plus a minimum of 6 credits from the following:

AFVT 1500 - Introduction to Alternative Fuel Vehicles Credits: 3
AFVT 1600 - Light-Duty Diesel Engine Performance I Credits: 3
AFVT 1610 - Light-Duty Diesel Engine Performance II Credits: 3
AFVT 1620 - Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Systems Credits: 3
AFVT 1630 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems I Credits: 3
AFVT 1640 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems II Credits: 3
AUTO 1580 - Basic Auto Maintenance Credits: 2
AUTO 1690 - Manual Power Transmission Fundamentals Credits: 6
AUTO 1730 - Automatic Transmissions Credits: 6
DESL 1595 - Diesel Fundamentals Credits: 3
DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines Credits: 6
PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
TECH 1000 - Introduction to Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
TECH 1600 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3
WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Credits: 3

Automotive Technology Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete the following required courses (36 credits):

Subtotal: 36

Students must complete all of the required courses plus a minimum of 6 credits from the following:

Subtotal: 6

Total Credit Hours: 42