Automotive Technology
Overview
Our Automotive Technology program will prepare you for the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to begin or expand their career opportunities in the automotive industry. You will receive the very best hands-on training and instruction in our labs with experienced faculty.
In just one year, you can complete the Career Certificate and be ready for employment. You also have the option to pursue a Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree. Education and training include the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification.
ASE became the new method of assessment for our program as of Fall 2019.
- Engine Repair
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Engine Performance
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Manual Drive Trains and Axles,
- Automatic Transmissions and
- Transaxles
- Heating and Air Conditioning
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 62–64 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 32 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 47 hrs.
- Raymond
- Utica
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 62–64 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Brakes | 4 |
| Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles | 3 |
| Engine Performance I | 4 |
| Engine Repair | 4 |
| Introduction, Safety and Employability | 1 |
| Steering and Suspension Systems | 4 |
| Engine Performance II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission/Transaxles | 4 |
| Engine Performance III | 4 |
| Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| Special Problems in Automotive Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 47 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).