Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including 1 summer)
The Automotive Technology program provides entry-level skills and knowledge for students who want to work in the automotive technology field. The curriculum emphasizes automotive electronics and features courses in body electrical, engine electrical and computerized fuel delivery systems. This program is MasterTM-certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), and the National Institute of Automotive Services Excellence certifies our instructors as Master Technicians. Kirkwood is an authorized SnapOn Certified Training Center.
After you complete the SnapOn Diagnostic products training and pass the rigorous test, you are considered a power user of SnapOn diagnostic tools, with an efficiency of 90-100 percent. Achieve master status (top 10 percent nationwide) and be one of the most sought after technicians in the field.
This program provides the opportunity to take eight ASE certification tests. Graduation from this program requires Automotive Arc FLash and 300 hours of faculty approved industry work.
A tool set is required for this program.
Career Opportunities
- auto dealerships
- franchised auto centers
- independent repair facilities
- specialty service shops
- auto sales and support
- fleet maintenance
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AUT-104 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 3 |
| AUT-614 | Automotive Electrical I | 3 |
| AUT-502 | Automotive Brake Systems | 2 |
| MAT-715 | Industrial Math I | 3 |
| AUT-888 or AUT-100 |
Technical Lab I or Maintenance and Light Repair |
4 |
| Graduation from the AAS degree requires 300 hours of faculty approved industry work | ||
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUT-308 | Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles I | 2 |
| AUT-402 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| AUT-702 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| AUT-310 | Computerized Engine Controls I | 2 |
| AUT-658 | Automotive Electrical II | 3 |
| AUT-889 | Technical Lab II | 4 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 18 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Summer | ||
| AUT-309 | Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles II | 2 |
| AUT-708 | Advanced Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 10 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AUT-164 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUT-406 | Advanced Automotive Suspension and Steering | 2 |
| AUT-536 | Advanced Automotive Brake Systems | 2 |
| AUT-311 | Computerized Engine Controls II | 3 |
| AUT-680 | Automotive Electrical III | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Spring | ||
| AUT-204 | Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUT-221 | Hybrid Electric Vehicle Fundamentals | 4 |
| AUT-312 | Computerized Engine Controls III | 4 |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Program Totals: | 72 | |
- 1
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider substituting some or all of the following courses into the curriculum:
ENG-105 Composition I and
ENG-108 Composition II: Technical Writing or
ENG-106 Composition II
for -------- Communications Electives
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUT-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| AUT-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
Tool Requirements
Students in the Auto Technology program are required to have a tool set for lab activities after Term 2. Instructors provide students with a list of minimum requirements. Payment plans can be arranged with the financial aid office.