A.S. in Automotive Technology

This program is designed to prepare students who wish to seek employment in the automotive technology industry or qualify for a more responsible position within the field.

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Automotive Technology A.S. Degree will:

  1. Acquire skills pertinent to industry level national certification exams in the automotive technology industry.
  2. Exit the program with a personal/professional commitment to uphold the high standards and uplift the integrity of the automotive technology industry.
  3. Utilize knowledge acquired in the Automotive Technology program to maximize employment potential in the industry through successful completion of course level outcomes.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
    If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
  2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
  3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
  4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
  5. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 
Required courses:
AUTO 151Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair6
AUTO 154Chassis Service, Diagnosis, and Repair9
AUTO 156Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems I6.5
AUTO 163Manual Drivetrain4.5
AUTO 166Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems II4
AUTO 167Automotive HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair4.5
AUTO 168Engine Control Systems Service, Diagnosis and Repair8.5
AUTO 172Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles6
Select four (4) units of the following cooperative courses:
AUTO 230A
Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience A1
AUTO 230B
Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience B2
AUTO 230C
Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience C3
AUTO 230D
Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience D4
Total Units53

2.5-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
AUTO 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Service, Diagnosis and Repair 6
MATH 144 Technical Mathematics 5
KIN 170
or KIN 171
or KIN 171H
or KIN 173
 Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness in Society
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
 3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 101
or ENGL 101H
 Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
 4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
AUTO 156 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems I 6.5
AUTO 151 Engine Service, Diagnosis and Repair 6
 Units12.5
Summer Term 1
AUTO 166 Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems II 4
SPCH 100
or SPCH 100H
or SPCH 101
or SPCH 101H
or SPCH 106
 Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
 3
 Units7
Fall Term 2
AUTO 154 Chassis Service, Diagnosis, and Repair 9
AUTO 167 Automotive HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair 4.5
AUTO 230A Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience A 1
 Units14.5
Winter Term 2
AUTO 163 Manual Drivetrain 4.5
AUTO 230C Automotive Service and Repair Work Experience C 3
 Units7.5
Spring Term 2
AUTO 168 Engine Control Systems Service, Diagnosis and Repair 8.5
AUTO 172 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 6
 Units14.5
Summer Term 2
ANTH 212
& 212L		 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab		 4
ETHN 101
or ETHN 116
 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
 3
 Units7
Fall Term 3
AUTO 281 Advanced Toyota Technician Training 2.5
HIST 107
or HIST 107H
or HIST 108
or HIST 108H
or HIST 160
 History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
 3
ARCH 250
or ARCH 251
or ART 100
or ART 105
or ART 108
or ART 110
or ART 199
or ART 199H
or DANC 102
or MUSE 113
or THEA 101
or THEA 101H
 History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
 3
ENGL 290
or ENGL 293
or ENGL 293H
or ENGL 298
or KIN 166
or PHIL 101
or SOC 130
 Ethnic Voices in Film
or Children's Literature
or Children's Literature - Honors
or Literature of the Bible
or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts
or Great Religions of the World
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
 3
 Units11.5
 Total Units92.5

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.