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Cars, like people, are
"living" longer these days and requiring more service.
Built-in computers,
sophisticated electronics, and complex pollution control devices
add to the need for more and better trained automotive
technicians. If you are mechanically inclined and like to solve
problems, automotive mechanics may be a good field for you.
This program leads to jobs - and good pay.
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We have two options in the
Automotive Department:
1. Automotive Service Technology Technical
Certificate, courses listed below
2.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in General
Technology
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Our Automotive
Service Technology graduates get good jobs as technicians for auto
dealers, independent garages and large fleet owners. They
also go to work for specialty repair shops, working exclusively on
engines, electrical systems, transmissions or other parts.
Some enter sales work for auto parts retailers or wholesalers, and
some go into business for themselves. The ability to diagnose
trouble accurately is the key to success in this field - and our
Automotive Service Technology program is designed to give you that
skill through plenty of hands-on practice.
In
Arkansas, entry-level automotive technology graduates have
an
earning potential of $12.00 to $18.00 per hour.
Technical
Certificate
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Dept |
Course
Number |
Course Title |
Credit
Hours |
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FALL SEMESTER |
| AUTO |
1214 |
Engine Repair |
4 |
| AUTO |
1227 |
Electrical/Electronic Systems |
7 |
| AUTO |
1264 |
Brakes |
4 |
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SPRING
SEMESTER |
|
AUTO |
1134 |
Suspension and
Steering |
4 |
|
AUTO |
1237 |
Engine
Performance |
7 |
|
AUTO |
1244 |
Transmissions and Transaxles |
4 |
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SUMMER
SEMESTER |
|
AUTO |
1273 |
Manual Drive Train & Axles |
3 |
| AUTO |
1253 |
Automotive Climate Control |
3 |
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AUTO |
1403 |
Internship (Optional) |
3 |
| GENERAL
EDUCATION** |
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COMM |
1203 |
Technical Communication or
higher-level composition course** |
3 |
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CIS |
2223 |
Microcomputer Applications** |
3 |
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MAT |
1203 |
Technical Mathematics or
higher-level mathematics course** |
3 |
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Total Hours for Technical Certificate: 45 |
AUTO 1403
Internship. Students must have a job in the automotive industry,
be in the last semester of the Automotive Service Program, and have the approval
of the Director of Instruction to enroll in this course.
**This course
may be scheduled during any semester or summer term and must be
completed before a technical certificate can be awarded.
Click here to print a Technical
Certificate
Program of Study
To learn more about the student
organization visit: VICA
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