Automotive Technology

Grease monkey? Motorhead? Wrench?

How about Master?

Your Associate of Applied Science degree will provide you with the skills to become certified as well as work in any shop with professional skills that will set you apart from the rest. Do you have aspirations of owning your own shop? Let’s build some business courses into your academic plan.

Your two year degree will offer the opportunity to go right into the field of automotive repair. Many students choose to graduate with a Master ASE Certification.

Our curriculum consists of eight areas of study as defined by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Speaking of current technology. We also offer a certificate in Hybrid Service Technology.

Grease monkey? Motorhead? Wrench?

Call it what you want. Our students graduate as skilled professionals ready to go to work.

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Program cost

Students should budget for the following costs:

  • Tuition and fees which are based on the number of registered credit hours, and are paid each semester.
  • The automotive program has fees attached to some courses. These fees cover shop materials and supplies and are paid each semester.
  • Textbooks, tools (see required tool list below), and work shirts are also required.

Automotive Technology C.A.S.

First Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST103 Automotive Mechanics Core
AST108 Automotive Brakes
AST130 Introduction to Automotive Electronics
M111 Technical Mathematics
Second Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST160 Automotive Engine Repair
AST172 Automotive Steering and Suspension
AST230 Manual Drivetrains
COMX106 Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace

Automotive Technology A.A.S.

First Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST104 Automotive Mechanics Core
AST108 Automotive Brakes
AST130 Introduction to Automotive Electronics
M111 Technical Mathematics
Second Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST160 Automotive Engine Repair
AST172 Automotive Steering and Suspension
AST230 Manual Drivetrains
COMX106 Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace
Third Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST118 Electrical/Electronic Systems II
AST262 Engine Performance I
AST264 Engine Performance II
Fourth Semester Courses
Course # Title
AST172 Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning
AST270 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
AST274 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Technology

Hybrid Vehicle Service Technology Certificate

Certificate Requirements
Course # Title
AST130 Introduction to Automotive Electronics
AST160 Automotive Engine Repair
AST230 Electrical/Electronic Systems II
AST262 Engine Performance I
AST274 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Technology