A.S. in Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Technology
Prepares students for occupations in diesel engine technology, bus service and repair, medium and heavy truck service and repair, rail service occupations and/or provides an opportunity for advancement within these occupations. Employment is available in both the public and private sectors.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the theory of operation of medium and heavy trucks and their related systems.
2. Demonstrate safety procedures when working on medium and heavy truck engine, electrical, drivetrain and chassis systems.
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of workplace expectations.
4. Apply proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair truck systems.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| MTRK 148 | Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection | 6 |
| or MTRK 101 | Introduction to Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection | |
| MTRK 152A | Medium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 6 |
| MTRK 156A | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 5 |
| MTRK 156B | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| MTRK 159 | Diesel Engine Management Systems | 5 |
| MTRK 163 | Medium and Heavy Truck Drivetrain Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 7 |
| MTRK 164 | Medium and Heavy Truck Chassis Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 6 |
| Select one (1) of the following elective specialties: | ||
| Medium and Heavy Truck Hydraulics | 3.5 | |
| Medium and Heavy Truck HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair | 3 | |
| Total Units | 42-42.5 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MTRK 101 | Introduction to Medium and Heavy Truck Maintenance and Inspection | 6 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Mathematics | 5 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| MTRK 156A | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems I | 5 |
| MTRK 152A | Medium and Heavy Truck Engines Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 6 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| MTRK 156B | Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems II | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| MTRK 159 | Diesel Engine Management Systems | 5 |
| MTRK 163 | Medium and Heavy Truck Drivetrain Service, Diagnosis, and Repair | 7 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| MTRK 167 | Medium and Heavy Truck HVAC Service, Diagnosis & Repair | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| MTRK 164 | Medium and Heavy Truck Chassis Service, Diagnosis and Repair | 6 |
| MTRK 698B | Cooperative Education | 2 |
| MTRK 160 | Medium and Heavy Truck Hydraulics | 3.5 |
| Units | 11.5 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 212 & 212L |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab |
4 |
| HIST 107 |
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 the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States or American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| MTRK 699B | Cooperative Education | 2 |
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors or Child Growth and Development or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
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 |
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 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Total Units | 83.5 | |
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.