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Application Code: 
1929
Degree Received: 
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Department: 
Automotive Trades
Description: 

The automotive parts technology program is a two-year AAS program that complements the existing automotive trades programs on the campus. A local business runs an active auto-parts store on the Wellsville Campus, where students are regularly exposed to its operation. The goal of the program is to supply automotive parts stores with entry-level employees. The automotive parts technology program will develop in students the necessary skills to succeed in the broad area of automotive parts store operation. The knowledge areas and skills developed will include basic computer operation, communication, business operation, automotive parts management, automotive parts identification, pricing strategies, and inventory control. Graduates of the program will be employed by automotive parts stores, automotive dealers, and larger fleet operations at construction companies or municipalities and larger institutions that have their own fleets and maintenance organizations.

Students receive instruction in liberal arts and sciences courses (1/3) and curriculum-specific courses (2/3).

This program is also offered online.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Recommended: Algebra (Math A)

Technical Standards:

Applicants in the automotive parts technology program must meet the following physical requirements.

  • Must be able to follow all safety standards in each shop.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds up to eye level without assistance.
  • Must be able to communicate orally with a person six-10 feet away.
  • Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures that are distinguished audibly.
  • Must be able to visually read information retrieved from our informational sources, computers, and manuals.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Features & Facilities: 
  • Automotive Parts Store and Learning Laboratory
    • Future plans for the automotive parts program at Alfred State College include building a new state-of-the-art automotive parts store on campus to enhance the existing parts store capabilities.
    • Preliminary plans indicate that a 4,000 SF to 5,000 SF building would provide the ideal space for a fully functioning automotive parts store and adequate classroom/laboratory space for students. The automotive parts store would provide service to all of Alfred State College's Automotive Trades programs, while at the same time provide live, hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in the automotive parts technology curriculum. State-of-the art equipment and computers (with the appropriate software) would be at the fingertips of students who will be entering the workforce as automotive parts store managers.
Graduation Requirements: 

Students must:

  • successfully complete the prescribed sequence of courses
  • achieve a minimum index of 2.0 in their core courses
  • achieve a minimum index of 2.0 overall
  • be recommended by the department faculty
Career Opportunities: 
  • Automotive Parts Manager
  • Parts Inventory Controller
Transfer Opportunities: 

Graduates will be eligible to continue into the technology management program (BBA).

Typical Semester Layout: 
First Semester
AUTO 1003 Intro to Parts Management 3
AUTO 1013 Parts Familiarization I
 3
COMP 1503 Freshman Composition 3
BUAD 3153 Fundamentals of Management 3
MKTG 2073 Principles of Marketing 3
      15
Second Semester
AUTO 2003 Parts Familiarization II
 3
AUTO 2013 Cataloging and Pricing
 3
CISY
1023 Intro to Information Tech 3
MATH 1033
 College Algebra
 3
MATH xxx3 Math Elective 3
PSYC 1013 General Psychology 3
      18
Third Semester
AUTO 3003 Auto Body & Related Parts
 3
AUTO 3013 Parts Management
 3
AUTO 3023 Computer Applic Parts Mgmt 3
BUAD 2033
 Business Communications 3
LITR 2603 Introduction to Literature 3
MATH 1123 Statistics I
 3
      18
Fourth Semester
AUTO 4013 Parts Inventory Control
 3
AUTO 4023 Mftg Catalog & Pricing
 3
AUTO 4033
 Parts Mgr Position 3
HIST xxx3
 American History Elective 3
MKTG 1063 Principles of Sales
 3
SPCH
1083 Effective Speaking
 3
      18

Also required: One unit of Physical Education.