All Automotive Systems Degree

The automotive technology program provides hands-on instruction, knowledge, and skills in the major automotive systems. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in the automotive industry. Classes vary from entry level to advanced training in specialized topics. The curriculum will help students for industry certification tests. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” or better in all required core courses to qualify for the degree or certificate.

Analyze and evaluate critical aspects of the automotive industry related to safe work practices, standards and tolerances, standard shop practices, proper use of tools, power equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Evaluate and apply Federal and State regulatory automotive industry requirements.

Apply theories of operation, analyze information, evaluate findings, troubleshoot, and repair major automotive systems to meet automotive standards.

Develop diverse skill sets pertaining to the automotive repair standards and performance tasks.

The annual enrollment (student headcount) in the number of sections estimated is 383.

The number of anticipated program completers per year at the end of the second year of program operation is 50.

The number of anticipated program completers per year at the end of the fifth year of program operation is 100.

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in automotive areas such as an apprentice mechanic, assistant technician, mechanic's helper, predelivery technician, installer, service technician, service attendant, or smog technician trainee. The goal of the program is to provide technical knowledge, theories of operation, and “hands on” skills in diagnosis and repair in major automotive systems. The program is intended to align with industry certifications. Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the automotive field. They have enhanced promotional opportunities into supervisory and management positions as they gain experience. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live and with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively. 

Students attempting this certificate will need to enroll and pass courses which meet all 8 of the major automotive systems recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

These systems include:

Engine repair.

Automatic transmission repair.

Manual transmission repair.

Suspension, steering, and alignment.

Brake system repair.

Electrical diagnosis.

Air conditioning and heating repair.

Engine performance.

Pre-requisites to enroll in these course are:

Introduction to automotive technology.

Automotive electrical fundamentals.

The requirements for an associate degree in All Automotive Systems may be satisfied by completing 48 units of required courses and 21-23 units of general education requirements to total 60 units.