White Mountains Community College Automotive Technology Degree

Automotive Technology Degree at White Mountains Community College

There are over 200 million vehicles on U.S. roads today. All of them require service periodically. More than one million men and women work at servicing these vehicles. Each year thousands of jobs become available for automotive technicians, trained to diagnose and repair the complex electronic and computer systems in today's vehicles.

Automotive repair professionals need to have up-to-date technical information at their command. The Associate Degree program in Automotive Technology combines in-depth theory with extensive practical training in a well-equipped lab. The program is NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified. Students are also responsible for running the program's auto parts store, where they gain valuable experience in inventory, stock control, and ordering.

Graduates of the program will possess extensive knowledge of state of the art mechanical, electrical/electronic and computer systems used in today's automobiles. They will have expertise in using micrometers, calipers, multimeters, engine analyzers, scan tools, torches and welders, computerized alignment systems, brake lathes, emissions analyzers and valve and seat reconditioning equipment. Students also learn to effectively utilize ALLDATA and the Mitchell On-Demand Computerized Automotive Service Information system.

Students may also opt to enroll in the Certificate option, designed to teach specific skills and competencies. Students may enter any course with permission of instructor.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to apply for positions in service, sales, parts and management. Job titles may include line mechanic, entry-level technician, service writer, parts stock clerk, assistant service manager or service manager.

As part of program requirements, both degree and certificate students must take at least two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) national certification exams each spring, usually administered the first week in May. The cost of each exam is $95.

Students will be required to spend an additional $1300 to $2000 for tools, uniforms, and the ASE exams.

Automotive Technology Degree
First Year
Fall Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT101	Introduction to Automotive Service	2	3	3
AUT112	Automotive Electricity I	3	3	4
AUT115	Automotive Engines and Related Systems	2	3	3
ENG120	College Composition	3	0	3
	Mathematics	3	0	3
	Computer Electives Choose 1: COM101, 103, 104, 105, 107	1	0	1
	Semester Total	14	9	17

Spring Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT113	Automotive Power Trains	4	6	6
AUT114	Automotive Electricity II	3	3	4
PHY113	Electricity and Electronics	3	2	4
MGT218	Small Business Management	3	0	3
	Semester Total	13	11	17
	First Year Total			34

Second Year
Fall Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT211	Automotive Electronics	2	3	3
AUT212	Chassis Service and Alignment Procedures	2	8	5
AUT213	Automotive Welding	1	2	2
	Social Science Elective	3	0	3
	English	3	0	3
	Semester Total	11	13	16

Spring Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT214	Computerized Diagnostic Service & Air Conditioning	3	8	6
AUT215	Automotive Suspension and Brakes	3	3	4
	Liberal Arts Elective	3	0	3
	Humanities	3	0	3
	Semester Total	12	11	16
	Second Year Total			32

	Total for A.S. Degree			66

Automotive Technology Certificate
Fall Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT101	Introduction to Automotive Service	2	3	3
AUT112	Automotive Electricity I	3	3	4
AUT115	Automotive Engines and Related Systems	2	3	3
	Semester Total	7	9	10

Spring Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT113	Automotive Power Trains	4	6	6
AUT114	Automotive Electricity II	3	3	4
	Semester Total	7	9	10
	Total Credits for Year			20
Fall Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT211	Automotive Electronics	2	3	3
AUT212	Chassis Service and Alignment Procedures	2	8	5
AUT213	Automotive Welding	1	2	2
	Semester Total	5	13	10
Spring Semester		Lec	Lab	Cr
AUT214	Computerized Diagnostic Service & Air Conditioning	3	8	6
AUT215	Automotive Suspension and Brakes	3	3	4
	Semester Total	6	11	10
	Total Credits for Year			20
	Total for Certificate			40
This program is pending financial aid approval.

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