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Automotive Technology Certificate and Associate of Applied Technology Program
Overview
GCC Automotive Technology students have the opportunity to choose between the certificate program and
the Associate of Applied Technology degree program.
YEAR ONE
The 2-year certificate program covers the theory, diagnosis, and repair of the automobile. It is designed for
those students who want to gain the skills to become automotive repair technicians. It opens the door to
several related employment possibilities in heavy equipment, marine, trucking, and aircraft industries with
some additional training.
First Semester Fall Courses
College and Career Success
Automotive Industry Fundamentals
Electrical/Electronic Systems I
Electrical/Electronic Systems II
Second Semester Spring Courses
Engine Performance Fundamentals
Advanced Engine Performance
Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles
COL 102
AUT 102
AUT 107
AUT 108
1
3
5
5
AUT 121
AUT 122
AUT 244
5
4
3
26
YEAR TWO
Total Credits
Third Semester Fall Courses
Suspension Steering & Wheel Align
Brakes and Braking Systems
Heating/Air Conditioning/Electrical Systems
AUT 231
AUT 232
AUT 241
4
4
5
Fourth Semester Spring Courses
Engine Repair
Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Manual Drive Trains and Axles
AUT 101
AUT 123
AUT 124
5
5
4
53
Total Credits
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
The Associate Degree program includes all of the elements of the certificate program with the addition of
general education courses. This program allows for additional employment options in automotive
management and business.
English Composition I OR Technical English
Mathematics
Introduction to Business
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
ENG 101 OR ENG 105
MTH 100 or higher
BUS 101
3
3-4
3
Choose from select courses with the prefix ART,
DRA, ENG 201 or higher, HST, HUM, MUS, PHI.
Choose from select courses with the prefix CJC,
GEG, PLS, PSY, SOC, HST.
3-4
3-4
Total Credits 68-71
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