Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science
Technology Division

Program Code: AUTO2

Office: Regional Technology Center M-TEC RTC2700

Phone: (810) 762-0500

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides comprehensive training in automotive maintenance and repair, equipping students with essential technical and problem-solving skills. The curriculum emphasizes both foundational knowledge and evolving technologies, ensuring graduates are prepared to transition to the workforce or transfer to a 4-year Institution. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, the program covers all eight core areas of automotive service. Hands-on learning is integral, allowing students to apply skills in real-world settings and develop lifelong technical competencies. To progress through the program, students must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all occupational courses.

Occupational Specialty Courses

Group Total: Credits 58 / 81 Contact Hours

Related Requirement Courses

Program does not specify Related Requirement Courses for degree completion Credits 0 / 0 Contact Hours

Group Total: Credits 0 /0 Contact Hours

Recommended Elective Courses

General Education Requirements (minimum of 15 credits required)

English Composition (3 credits)

Humanities (3 credits)

Complete any 100 level or higher Humanities course Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours

Social Science (3 credits)

Complete any 100 level or higher Social Science course Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours

Mathematics (3-4 credits)

Complete Math 115 or higher math course or test out by placing into Math 130 or higher on the MCC Placement Test.

Additional General Education Credits

Complete any additional credits to meet the 15 General Education credit requirement from any 100 level or higher Humanities, Social Science, Mathematics or Natural Sciences.

Group Total: Credits 15-16 / 15-16 Contact Hours

Computer Competency Requirement

Beginning 2016, demonstration of computer competency is a degree requirement at Mott Community College

Computer competency can be demonstrated by one of two ways:

Passing COMG 153 Computers-A Practical Approach
Passing the competency test with a minimum of 70%

NOTE: Some programs require taking COMG-153; for these programs, the Test-Out option is not available. For those programs that do not require COMG-153, the competency test-out option is available and can be taken in the Academic Testing Center, located on the 3rd floor of the Mott Library.

Program Total: Credits 73-74 / 96-97 Contact Hours

Notes:

All course and degree requirements must be met
15 credits minimum must be earned at MCC
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0