- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- South Omaha Campus
The Automotive Technology START (Student Training in Automotive Repair Technology) program includes an associate degree program and specialist diplomas designed to meet the technical needs of an industry that has been revolutionized by electronics and computerization. The associate degree program provides a sound background in the major automotive repair areas.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 83.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 110.0 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1240 Applied Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Automotive Technology - 83.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| AUTT 1010 Introduction to Auto Service and Minor Repair | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1210 Automotive Electricity and Electronics I | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1220 Automotive Electricity and Electronics II | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1510 Brake Systems | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1620 Climate Control, Heating and Air Conditioning | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1710 Engine Mechanical Service | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2310 Suspension Systems | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2410 Basic Driveability | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2430 Advanced Driveability | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2810 Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2820 Automatic Transmissions | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2830 Automatic Transaxles | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2981 On-The-Job Training/Work Experience 1 | 8.0 |
| WELD 1261 Combination Welding - Automotive | 3.0 |
1. Students must complete 18.0 credit hours in automotive courses before they may register for AUTT 2981 On-the-Job Training/Work Experience.
Entrance into the AUTT program is determined by an application process. Contact an academic advisor or faculty member for an application packet.
If an internship at a repair facility cannot be obtained or a special needs situation arises, AUTT 2981 can be completed at the South Omaha Campus automotive lab after completing the two-year course. Entry requirements apply, so contact an Automotive instructor for additional information.
The Automotive Technology program has ASE MASTER certification in all areas of training. This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Automotive Technology Advising Tips
• AUTT 1010 is offered during the Summer quarter. Students for the Automotive Technology program are selected based on their performance in this class.
• Before enrolling in AUTT 1010, students must have college-level reading and math skills and earn a minimum score on a mechanical aptitude test.
• As needed to achieve college-level reading skills, students may be required to complete RDLS 0100 College Reading Strategies prior to or during the Fall quarter. Equivalent classes may be accepted.
• A basic tool set is required by the beginning of the second quarter of classes. Students who do not obtain their tools may be disenrolled.
• This program utilizes a hybrid format. Twenty percent of the instruction is online.
• Additional program requirements are detailed in the Student Handbook at www.mccneb.edu/programs/autt.asp.