Fuel your future with motorsports technology.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for an exciting career in the high-speed world of racing through 1,800 hours of classroom and hands-on training, ranked #2 among Northern Regional Colleges (US News). The Motorsports Technology AOS gives you real-world experience working on race vehicles, earning ASE certifications, and building the advanced skills needed for success in motorsports and high-performance automotive industries.

2 Years Associate in Occupational Studies

Pioneer Quotes:

"You will receive hands-on experience that will last a lifetime." -Ryan Valle, '16

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Automotive Trades Department

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Academic Location:

Wellsville and Alfred Campuses

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
AUTO1109Brakes, Steering & Susp Sys9
AUTO1169Auto Electric, Fuel & Emission9
Total Credits18

Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
AUTO3409Engine Service9
AUTO4449Drive Train Service9
Total Credits18

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Admissions Requirements

Entrance Requirements / Recommendations

Recommended: Algebra

Technical Standards

It is essential that students in this degree program are able to participate fully and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, in all classroom and laboratory experiences required for completion of the program. Students in this degree program should be able to:

  1. Lift 50 pounds to industry standard automotive lift height 2. Effectively communicate with a person six (6) to ten (10) feet away. 3. Visually decipher small images on a monitor or digital display. 4. Distinguish sounds associated with mechanical failures. 5. Comprehend written information found in service repair resources. 6. Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license. 7. Function in a safe manner, not placing themselves, faculty, staff, other students, or property in jeopardy. 8. Appropriately and safely use standard laboratory equipment, materials, and instrumentation to include possession of fine motor skills and mobility.

MEET OUR FACULTY

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Brad Smith Associate Professor and Department Chair

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.