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Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

AT23

Availability: Appalachian, Marietta, and North Metro Campuses

Program Purpose: The Automotive Technology associate of applied science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree, which qualifies them as entry-level automotive technicians.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours

General Education Core Area I:Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours

Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required

 

Other Area I courses include:

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3
SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3
SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3
SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3
COMM 1109Human Communication

3

General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
HIST 1111World History I

3
HIST 1112World History II

3
HIST 2111U.S. History I

3
HIST 2112U.S. History II

3
POLS 1101American Government

3
POLS 2401Global Issues

3
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours

(Choose One of the Following)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
ENGL 2130American Literature

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3
ENGL 2110World Literature

3
THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Additional Requirements – 3 Credit Hours

To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3
or
COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3
AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction

2
AUTT 1020Automotive Electrical Systems

7
AUTT 1030Automotive Brake Systems

4
AUTT 1040Automotive Engine Performance

7
AUTT 1050Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems

4
AUTT 1060Automotive Climate Control Systems

5
AUTT 2010Automotive Engine Repair

6
AUTT 2020Automotive Manual Drive Train & Axles

4
AUTT 2030Automotive Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles

5

Choose one of the following:

AUTT 1070Automotive Technology Intern

4
AUTT 2100Automotive Alternative Fuel Vehicles

4
WELD 1000Intro to Welding Technology

3

Total Credit Hours: 65