The Automotive Technology (AT) program boasts a prestigious master certification from the Automotive Service Excellence Education (ASE). Recognized as a trailblazer in automotive education, the program has clinched the top spot with the esteemed “Award for Excellence” and holds the title of the nation’s premier college independent automotive program.

Geared towards equipping students for thriving careers in the automotive industry, the competency-based Automotive Technology program is fortified by its ASE Education Foundation accreditation. This accreditation ensures that students benefit from top-notch instructors and facilities that adhere to stringent national standards, paving the way for graduates to secure outstanding job placements in their chosen automotive careers. Given the rapid evolution of automotive technology, there is a growing demand for highly skilled technicians, and the program positions its graduates for success in various sectors, including new vehicle dealerships and independent repair facilities.

The Automotive Technology program distinguishes itself by seamlessly blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience over six comprehensive quarters of instruction. In a state-of-the-art workshop, students hone their diagnostic and repair skills on late-model vehicles. The curriculum spans an array of subjects, encompassing brake and suspension systems, electrical/electronic systems, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and air conditioning, engines, engine performance, light-duty diesel, engine machining, and cutting-edge hybrid-electric/electric vehicles.

Sample Career Options

• Automotive Master Technician
• Automotive Specialty Technicians
• Engine Machinist Specialist

Length of Program

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (April)

How long is the program?

• 7 quarters (up to 23 months) with 100 credits for the Automotive Technology AAS Degree

When do classes meet? 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays - Wednesdays in -person (until 2:00 p.m. during summer quarter). Thursdays hybrid.

Accreditation

The Automotive Technology Program curriculum is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). They are also certified through Boeing's Pre-Employment Training (BPET) program where students are eligible to bypass the interview process when applying for certain manufacturing jobs at Boeing.