Automotive Technology Degree Pathway (AAS)

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This program provides the student with the entry-level skills required to become an automotive technician. The motor vehicle repair industry has taken on a new sophistication. It requires advanced technical training, strong communication skills, computer literacy, electrical/electronic background, mechanical aptitude, and manual dexterity skills. Students graduating with a certificate may use the certificate as partial fulfillment of the associate degree. The two-year certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree cover the eight major areas of brakes, suspension and steering, manual transmissions, automatic transmission, electrical/electronics, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, and engine performance. Technicians may test and become ASE certified in all eight areas. Graduates may become service managers, service engineers, race team pit crewmembers, automotive writers, automotive technology instructors, service technicians, parts technicians, shop owners, and many other career opportunities.

NOTE: Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and mastery of skills needed for career readiness as they progress through program coursework. A minimum grade of “C” is required on all technical coursework for successful completion of the technical certificate or degree.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

Pathway Code: AUTO (47.0604)

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

English/Communications Option:
COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication (T►) 3 hour(s) or
ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Humanities Elective)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Social Science Elective)
LED1448 - Introduction to Leadership (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Leadership Elective)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Pathway Technical Requirements (51 hours)

Economics Option:
INR3713 - Applied Economics 3 hour(s) or
ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s) or
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
INR3716 - Technical Mathematics 3 hour(s) or (any higher level Math course).
AMS3117 - Electrical I ($) 3 hour(s)
AMS3118 - Electrical II ($) 6 hour(s)
AMS3128 - Engine Performance I ($) 3 hour(s)
AMS3129 - Engine Performance II ($) 6 hour(s)
AMS3136 - Suspension/Steering Systems I ($) 3 hour(s)
AMS3137 - Automatic Transmissions ($) 5 hour(s)
AMS3138 - Suspension/Steering Systems II ($) 2 hour(s)
AMS3148 - Manual Transmissions ($) 4 hour(s)
AMS3149 - Brakes I ($) 3 hour(s)
AMS3150 - Brakes II ($) 1 hour(s)
AMS3156 - Automotive Engine Repair ($) 5 hour(s)
AMS3182 - Heating & Air Conditioning ($) 4 hour(s)

Total Hours 66

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.