Automotive Technology
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
106023 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
Employment opportunities for automotive technicians include all aspects of automotive sales and service businesses. In the automotive service business, technicians and service writers are needed. With proper background and experience, advancement to shop foreman, service manager and other highly responsible positions is possible. Other employment opportunities include working in manufacturing as an engineering aid or as a sales representative for manufacturers of automotive tools and equipment or operating your own auto repair business.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College Degree from another college - Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher:(Applicant only needs to submit the transcript showing their degree)
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Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Life Long Learning
1. Assume responsibility for continuing education in order to maintain skills and enhance professional growth.
2. Exhibit self-management and study skills necessary to succeed in increasingly challenging academic environments.
Employability
3. Demonstrate work ethics and reliable behavior including, but not limited to, assuming responsibility for decisions and actions, utilizing time and stress management skills, and displaying initiative.
Professionalism
4. Demonstrate pride in profession through motivation and initiative, positive attitude, and flexibility.
Ethics/Respect/Integrity
5. Demonstrate professional ethics, honesty, and respect when dealing with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Work Cooperatively
6. Work as a team member by demonstrating good communication and listening skills, cooperation, and providing a supportive environment.
Communication
7. Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications to customers, coworkers, and supervisors, using positive interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, empathy, active listening, and flexibility.
Technical Knowledge
8. Explain and apply technical concepts and their interrelationships between various vehicular systems.
9. Demonstrate applications of technical knowledge to other technologies and disciplines.
Technical Skills
10. Diagnose customer complaints accurately and demonstrate mechanical aptitude in the servicing of vehicles.
11. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Service Writer
- Diagnostic Specialist
- Service Manager
- Specialized Technician
- Equipment Sales
- Equipment Service and Training Technician
- Service Director
- Lab Technician
- Shop Owner
- Fleet Manager
Last Modified: November 3, 2009