Automotive Technology (AUAAS)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: South Omaha Campus
The Automotive Technology START (Student Training in Automotive Repair Technology) program includes an associate degree program and career certificates designed to meet the technical needs of an industry that has been revolutionized by electronics and computerization. The associate degree program provides a sound background in the major automotive repair areas.
Entrance into the Automotive Technology program is determined by an application process. Contact an academic advisor or faculty member for an application packet.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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83.0
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Total credit hours required
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110.0
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
Humanities/social sciences
| | Humanities/social sciences | 4.5 |
Quantitative/Numeracy Skills
Other
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Automotive Technology (83.0 credit hrs.)
Courses
| AUTT 1010 | Introduction to Auto Service and Minor RepairHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1210 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics IHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1220 | Automotive Electricity and Electronics IIHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1510 | Brake SystemsHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1620 | Climate Control, Heating and Air ConditioningHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 1710 | Engine Mechanical ServiceHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2310 | Suspension Systems | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2410 | Basic Driveability | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2430 | Advanced DriveabilityHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2810 | Manual Transmissions and DrivetrainsHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2820 | Automatic TransmissionsHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2830 | Automatic TransaxlesHYBRID | 6.0 |
| AUTT 2981 | On-The-Job Training/Work Experience | 8.0 |
| WELD 1261 | Combination Welding - Automotive | 3.0 |
AUTT 2981: **Students must complete 18.0 credit hours in automotive courses before they may register for AUTT 2981 On-the- Job Training/Work Experience
If an internship at a repair facility cannot be obtained or a special needs situation arises, AUTT 2981 can be completed at the South Omaha Campus automotive lab after completing the two-year course. Entry requirements apply, so contact an Automotive instructor for additional information.
Automotive Advising Tips
- AUTT 1010 and AUTT 1210 are offered during the Summer quarter. Students for the Automotive Technology program are selected based on their performance in AUTT 1010.
- Before enrolling in AUTT 1010, students must have college-level reading and math skills and earn a minimum score on a mechanical aptitude test.
- As needed to achieve college-level reading skills, students may be required to complete RDLS 0100 College Reading Strategies prior to or during the Fall quarter. Equivalent classes may be accepted.
- Students are required to purchase the Internship Tool Set (ITS) before enrolling in AUTT 2981. Students who do not obtain their tools may be disenrolled.
- This program utilizes a hybrid format. Twenty-five percent of the instruction is online.
- Additional program requirements are detailed in the Student Handbook at www.mccneb.edu/programs/autt.asp.
The Automotive Technology program has ASE MASTER certification in all areas of training. This is the highest level of achievement recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.