Metallica Scholars Initiative
Students in Automotive Technology who are selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative will receive up to $625 in scholarship money, to be applied to the Fall 2023 semester. Submit your application by September 8.
Become a Qualified Auto Mechanic with Hands-On Training
About the Program
Automotive Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.
What Students Learn
Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification:
- Engine Repair
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Engine Performance
- Brakes
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Manual Drivetrains and Axles
- Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
- Heating and Air Conditioning
Degree Options and Requirements
Graduates will earn a work-ready student certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Automotive Certificate
Semester One
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ATT 1811 - Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills | 1 |
| ATT 1714 - Engine Repair | 4 |
| ATT 1123 - Basic Electrical/Electronic | 3 |
| ATT 1423 - Engine Performance I | 3 |
| ATT 1214 - Brakes | 4 |
Semester Two
Total Credits: 30
Automotive Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I | 3/4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3☨ |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3+ |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4# |
| BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry | 3 |
| or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
☨ If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).
+ SPT 2173- Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.
# MAT 1033 – Technical Mathematics, MAT 1313/1314 – College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 – The Real Number System and MAT 1733 – Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.