What is Automotive Technology
If you love cars and enjoy solving problems, a career as an auto mechanic may be for you. Today's automotive technicians work on integrated electronic systems and complex computers that regulate modern vehicles. Our hands-on Automotive Technology program enables you to troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, service and repair automobiles.
What are my career choices?
- Automotive repair and maintenance shops
- Automotive dealers
- Automotive parts stores
- Automotive equipment rental and leasing companies
- Federal, State, and local governments
- Self employment
What are my degree, diploma or certificate options?
| Automotive Technology - AAS: Automotive Technician Track: 69-72 Total credit hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Technology - Diploma: Automotive Technician: 61-64 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Academic Plan |
| Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Technician - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic - Certificate: 4 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Automotive Electrician - Certificate: 10 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Brake Repairer - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Engine Repairer - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Front End Mechanic - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Manual Transmission/Drive Train Technician - Certificate: 5 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Tune-Up Mechanic - Certificate: 25 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
