AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The Automotive Technology Certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to secure entry level em-ployment in positions requiring basic technical skills. Successful completion can lead to employment in automobile dealerships, fleet service operations, national chain automotive service stores, or franchise and in-dependent repair shops. Students expecting to gain employment in this industry will need a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and a personal tool box meeting industry standards (contact department for details).ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students will be admitted to the Automotive Technology Certificate program when they have met the following requirements:
- Submission of a resume of work experiences and a letter stating why the individual wants to become an automotive technician.
- Completion of a pre-admission interview.
View details of the certificate from the program Website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2009-2010 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 33 | ||
| General Requirements | 10 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communications* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication & Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade of C or better | |||
| Computational Skills | |||
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| Program Requirements | 23 | ||
| AUTO | S102 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUTO | S121 | Auto Electrical I | 3 |
| AUTO | S122 | Engine Performance I | 3 |
| AUTO | S131 | Auto Electrical II | 3 |
| AUTO | S152 | Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUTO | S160 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 3 |
| AUTO | S162 | Suspension and Alignment | 4 |