Automotive Technology

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Automotive Technology	67	-
Certificate	Automotive Technology	31-34	-
Certificate	Brakes & Suspension, Driveability & Diagnosis, Driveline, Electrical & Air Conditioning, Engines	13-16	-
Skill Specific Certificate	Alternative Fuels	9	-

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	Dan Claus	586.445.7010	clausd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Gordon Crandell	586.445.7440	crandellg@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Kurtis LaHaie	586.445.7267	lahaiek@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Dan Prater	586.445.7015	praterd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Dave Roland	586.445.7379	rolandd@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Matt Rossow	586.445.7227	rossowm@macomb.edu	South Campus
Professor	Stan Urban	586.445.7290	urbans@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

The Automotive Technology program Is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities required for entry level positions in the automotive industry. Students successfully completing this program will have the technical skills required to properly diagnose, repair, and maintain the parts and systems comprising the modern automobile.

Accreditation:

The Associate of Applied Science degree In Automotive Technology program and the certificate and skill specific certificate programs are ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) certified through NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation), 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, 703.669.6650.

Career Opportunities:

Automotive Technology-Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics and Automotive Engineering Technicians are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Alternative Fuels- Skill Specific Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Brakes and Suspension-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Driveability & Diagnosis-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Driveline-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Electrical & Air Conditioning-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Automotive Technology-Engines-Certificate: Job titles such as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

Transfer Resource Guide