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Program Information

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

Subject: Automotive Technology

Time to Completion: 1 Term - 2 Years

Program Highlights
Related electives include:
  • Automotive Electrics
  • Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Work Experience in Automotive Technology
  • Smog Check Inspector and Repair License Training
Related electives include:
  • Automotive Electrics
  • Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Work Experience in Automotive Technology
  • Smog Check Inspector and Repair License Training
Career Outlook

Automotive Technology Majors go into a variety of careers. Some examples are:

At the Certificate Level:
At the Associate's Level:
At the Bachelor's Level or Beyond:
Automotive Technician Shop Foreman Dealership Manager
Service Writer Service Manager Consultant
Warranty Adjuster Smog Technician Teacher/Professor
Dealership Technician Master Technician Automotive Corporation Representative

Automotive Service Technician - Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Automotive Service Technician - Associate of Science Degree (AS)

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Automotive Service Technician - Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Automotive Service Technician - Certificate of Achievement (COA)

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Drive Train Technician - Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Drive Train Technician - Associate of Science Degree (AS)

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Engine Performance - Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Engine Performance - Certificate of Achievement (COA)

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Under Vehicle Service - Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Under Vehicle Service - Certificate of Achievement (COA)

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Automotive Technology for Entrepreneurs - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)
Automotive Technology for Entrepreneurs - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)

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Electrical Repair - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)
Electrical Repair - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)

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Engine Repair - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)
Engine Repair - Skills Attainment Certificate (SAC)

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Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.

AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.