Automotive Technology

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology

 

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First Semester (Fall I):

• AT 100 Intro to Automotive Electronics (4 Credit)
• COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credit)
• ENGL 1110 English Composition I (3 Credit )
• MATH 1130 Survey of Mathematics (3 Credit)

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13

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Second Semester (Spring I)

• AT 111 Engine Repair Theory (3 Credits)
• AT 111L Engine Repair Lab. (2 Credits)
• AT 112 Auto Trans/Transaxle Theory (3 Credits)
• AT 112L Auto Trans/Transaxle Lab (2 Credits)
• AT 121 Engine Repair Diagnostics (2 Credits)
• AT 122 Electronic Trans Diagnostics (1 Credit)
• Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16

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Third Semester (Summer): 

• AT 113 Manual Trans Theory (2 Credits)
• AT 113L Manual Trans Lab (1 Credit)
• AT 217 Auto HVAC Theory (2 Credits)
• AT 217L Auto HVAC Lab (1 Credit)
• Humanities OR Arts (3 Credits)

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 9

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Fourth Semester (Fall II): 

• AT 114 Suspension & Steering Theory (3 Credits)
• AT 114L Suspension & Steering Lab (2 Credits)
• AT 115 Brake Systems Theory (3 Credits)
• AT 115L Brake Systems Lab (2 Credits)
• AT 124 Fund Electronic Steering Sys (2 Credits)
• AT 125 Fundamentals of ABS (2 Credits)
• AT 120 Welding for Automotive Tech (2 Credits)

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16

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Fifth Semester (Spring II): 

• AT 216 Auto Electronics Theory (3 Credits)
• AT 216L Auto Electronics Lab (2 Credits)
• AT 218 Engine Performance Theory (6 Credits)
• AT 218L Engine Performance Lab (4 Credits)

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15

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 Total Credits Required: 69 

The Automotive Technology program is a full-time occupational technology program that allows students to complete program requirements in just 3 semesters and a summer.  Classes are Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  Students can start in either the fall or spring semester. 

Upon completion of the full-time program students can earn certificates of completion from CCC in Automotive Power Train Systems and Automotive Chassis Systems. In addition, students are also eligible to take Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams in eight areas.  These courses all feed into the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology.  Students can complete the associate degree requirements in 2 additional semesters.

Individuals interested in applying for admission to the full-time Automotive Technology program must:

1. Complete an Application of Admission and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office.
2. Complete an Occupational Technology Program Application and submit it to the Faculty Phase IV Secretary in Room 403 or email it to OTApplications@clovis.edu
3. Complete the Accuplacer or other appropriate placement test and meet the minimum score requirements.  Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.
4. Complete AT 100 (Introduction to Automotive Electronics) with a "C" or better

Upon completion of all admissions requirements, students will be placed on a waiting list based on the date in which all admissions requirements are completed.  Students will be notified by letter once they have been accepted into the automotive technology program and must register by the deadline provided in order to secure a spot in the program.  Students who receive a letter but do not register prior to the deadline will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list. Open enrollment will begin the Monday preceding the first week of classes.  During open enrollment, any student who has met all requirements may register for the full-time program on a first-come, first-served  basis provided there is still availability in the program.  Students accepted into any Occupational Technology program must register prior to the first day of class. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics names automotive technology as one of the top 20 jobs with relatively high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade. The jobs run the gamut from line technician to service consultant, service director or store owner. Employment can be found working in parts, distribution and the growing field of high-performance machining and rebuilding. Still other technicians find themselves moving into sales, marketing and business management.  As the number of vehicles in use continues to rise, more entry-level service technicians will be needed to do basic maintenance and repair. 

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics listed the median annual salary of automotive technicians at $44,050 and reports that those with formal post-secondary training will be more competitive for entry-level jobs.   Auto Mechanics were recently named in the Top 27 Recession Proof Jobs  by Money Crashers.