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Autobody Repair

Application Code: 
0453
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department Info: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the autobody repair field. Laboratory experience ranges from spot repair, total wreck repair, specialized paint jobs, estimating, and rust repair to frame straightening.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
fabrication
painting
service
repair

Automotive Service Technician

Application Code: 
0451
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department Info: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical and classroom training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and independent garage practice. Students receive experience on all types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. All systems of the automobile are covered in the instruction including the latest gasoline fuel injection, electronic controls, emission controls and automatic transmission overhaul.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
management
business
automotive
hands-on
service
repair

Heavy Equipment: Truck and Diesel Technician

Application Code: 
0452
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department Info: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

360 Virtual TourThis specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training. Students receive their basics in the first year on all types of vehicles. The senior year concentrates on trucks, bulldozers, earthmovers, farm tractors and other diesel-powered equipment.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
service
repair
diesel engines

Motorsports Technology

Application Code: 
1619
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department Info: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the motorsport field. Program includes brake systems, alignment procedures, electronic controls, engine overhaul, and transmission overhaul. A major emphasis in the program is to teach the students fabrication and set-up on various types of race vehicles.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra

Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.

Program Activity Tags: 
automotive
hands-on
racing
motorsports

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