Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Location(s): AL, MA

CIP Code: 47.0604

NOVA Code: 9090

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to train technicians for the automotive field. Students completing this program will be ready for full-time employment as automotive technicians. Job opportunities include line technician, new car make-ready, and customer service representative.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 14 credits

2nd Semester

AUT 242 - Automotive Electricity II (4 CR.)
AUT 265 - Automotive Braking Systems (4 CR.)
AUT 266 - Auto Alignment, Suspension, and Steering (4 CR.)
PHY 100 - Elements of Physics (4 CR.) OR Higher-level Physics OR
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 CR.) OR Higher

Total 15-16 credits

3rd Semester

Total 8 credits

4th Semester

Total 15 credits

5th Semester

Total 14 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology: 66-67 credits

¹ Available to students in cooperative internship programs only.

²See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

³ May substitute AUT 233 .

⁴ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.