The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as an Automotive Service Technician working at company-owned repair stations, fleets, independent garages, gas stations, or new car dealerships.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 20,786
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,050
- Technology Fees: $ 1,260
- General Student Fees: $ 900
- Books / Course Materials: $ 469.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 1,579 (Class Fees and Materials)
- Differential Fees: $ 3,528
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Use automotive service resources to complete lab projects and be familiar with computer accessed information, internet accessed information and information available in print related to automotive repair from library resources, as well as regional and national networks
PLO 2 - Perform computations for gear ratios, engine displacement, electrical circuits, power output, vehicle alignment angles, conversion between the metric system and standard system, and use of precision measuring tools
PLO 3 - Diagnose and repair current vehicles using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment
PLO 4 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards
PLO 5 - Interpret the concepts of a problem-solving task and translate them into mathematical equations
Program Requirements
All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
| AM 143 | Brakes | 1-8 |
| AM 145 | Engine Repair | 1-12 |
| AM 147 | Suspension and Steering | 1-6 |
| AM 149 | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | 1-6 |
| AM 242 | Automatic Transmissions/ Transaxles | 1-12 |
| AM 243 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 1-12 |
| AM 244 | Engine Performance | 1-12 |
| AM 246 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 1-4 |
| AM 280 | Co-op Ed: Automotive | 3-12 |
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| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) | 4 |
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| WLD 143 | Wire Drive Welding 1 | 4 |
AM courses: See Footnote 3.
AM 280: Complete a minimum of 3 credits. See Footnote 4.
Electives
Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take additional electives (100-level or higher) to reach the 90-credit minimum.
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or any higher writing is also accepted
2 – MTH 095 or MTH 098 or any other higher math (MTH/STAT) is also accepted
3 – Students must complete the maximum credits listed for all AM courses. Enrollment is by department consent only. See an Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator
4 – AM 280 - Complete a minimum of 3 credits. Under the supervision of the Automotive Technology Co-op Coordinator and with instructor consent, a maximum of 18 Co-op credits in AM 280 may be earned in lieu of required Automotive Technology course credits. See an Academic Advisor or Program Coordinator
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
- This program is articulated with Oregon Institute of Technology, which requires a higher-level math course than is required for the program. Contact your Academic Advisor for help with transfer.
Certification
Automotive Technology is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation within the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Sample Term Planner
Automotive Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.