Automotive Technology, Certificate

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Credit Hours Required: 31

Of the five specialty groups listed below, choose THREE specialty groups:

Prior to choosing your specialty groups it is strongly recommended that you meet with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule:
¹ Brakes & Suspension (AUTO 1100 , AUTO 1110 , AUTO 1120 )
² Driveability & Diagnosis (AUTO 1520 , AUTO 1530 , AUTO 2500 )
³ Driveline (AUTO 1320 , AUTO 1330 , AUTO 2300 , AUTO 2310 )
⁴ Electrical & Air Conditioning (AUTO 1030 , AUTO 1400 , AUTO 1420 , AUTO 2410 )
⁵ Engines (AUTO 1200 , AUTO 2200 , AUTO 2210 )

EXAMPLE 1 - SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT SPECIALTY GROUPS 1,2,3

EXAMPLE 2 - SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT SPECIALTY GROUPS 1,4,5

Semester 1

AUTO 1000 - Automotive Systems 3.00 Credit Hours
AUTO 1010 - Automotive Electrical Systems 3.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
AUTO 1100 - Automotive Brake Systems 3.00 Credit Hours ¹
AUTO 1110 - Automotive Suspension Component Service 2.00 Credit Hours ¹
AUTO 1200 - Automotive Engines 3.00 Credit Hours ⁵

Semester 2

AUTO 1030 - Automotive Electronics 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴
AUTO 1120 - Automotive Suspension Alignment Procedures 2.00 Credit Hours ¹
AUTO 1400 - Automotive Starting & Charging Systems 2.00 Credit Hours ⁴
AUTO 2200 - Automotive Upper Engine Service 3.00 Credit Hours ⁵
AUTO 2210 - Automotive Lower Engine Service 3.00 Credit Hours ⁵

Semester 3

AUTO 1420 - Automotive Air Conditioning Theory & Service 3.00 Credit Hours ⁴
AUTO 2410 - Advanced Automotive Electronics 2.00 Credit Hours ⁴

Notes:

Degree & Certificate Requirements
Exploratory Course***: AUTO 1000
Critical Course*: AUTO 1010 minimum grade B-
Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.

Gainful Employment Information

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Automotive Technology, Certificate

Credit Hours Required: 31

Of the five specialty groups listed below, choose THREE specialty groups:

EXAMPLE 1 - SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT SPECIALTY GROUPS 1,2,3

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

EXAMPLE 2 - SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT SPECIALTY GROUPS 1,4,5

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Notes:

Gainful Employment Information