The Automotive Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology diploma that qualifies them as well-rounded entry-level technicians.
Employment Opportunities
The Automotive Technology diploma program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as trained technicians with automobile dealers, independent garages, automobile and truck fleet owners, governmental transportation agencies, and similar businesses.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Automotive Technology Curriculum
The curriculum for the Automotive Technology diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 55 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1461 contact hours and generally takes 5 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Basic Skills Courses (8 Credits)
Occupational Courses (47 Credits)
AUTT 1010, AUTT 1020, AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition: ($100 per credit hour) $5,500
Fees: ($385 per semester) $1,925
Books/Supplies: $165
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(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)