Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
KK OH TRProgram Code: 0125
The AAS degree in Automotive Technology provides the necessary foundation and practical experience to pursue entry-level positions that meet the changing demands of the automotive industry. Entry-level positions may be found in automotive dealerships and franchises, independent service repair shops, auto part stores, or through self-employment. Students will learn the skills essential to employment in the field of maintenance technology, auto body care, chassis, diesel, and power train, leading to employment in service, maintenance, and areas of technological specialty such as detailing, auto body paint and refinishing, as well as management occupations or self-employment. Students will also be able to consider transferring Industrial Engineering Technology credits to state universities.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements - Track 1 (KK)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Additional General Education Courses 1,2 | 15 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| Additional Core | ||
| AUTOTEC 105 | Fuel Management 1 | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 205 | Fuel Management II | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 206 | Fuel Management III | 4 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 8 credit hours of program electives | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
- 1
Select an additional 15 hours of general education courses from Communications, Fine Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or Physical & Life Sciences.
- 2
At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 3 |
| AUTOTEC 204 | Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
Program Requirements - Track 2 (TR)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Additional General Education Courses 1,2 | 15 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 204 | Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| Additional Core Requirements | ||
| AUTOTEC 106 | Fuel Systems | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 210 | Performance & Driveability | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 212 | Manual Drive Train & Axles | 4 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credit hours of program electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
- 1
Select an additional 15 hours of general education courses from Communications, Fine Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Physical Sciences & Life Sciences.
- 2
At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 3-6 |
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
Program Requirements - Track 3 (OH)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math | 4 |
| or MATH 107 | Math For Technicians I | |
| SOC SCI 101 | General Course I Social Science | 3 |
| HUM 201 | General Course I Humanities | 3 |
| PHY SCI 107 | Current Public Issues in Physical Science | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to African-American Studies (HD) | ||
| History of World Civilization to 1500 (HD) | ||
| History of Latin America (HD) | ||
| Required Program Core | ||
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 106 | Fuel Systems | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 210 | Performance & Driveability | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| or AUTOTEC 212 | Manual Drive Train & Axles | |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 credit hours of program electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 4-6 |
| or AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | |
Pathways
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 1 (KK)
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn basic certificates (BC) in Automotive Chassis Maintenance, Automotive Fuel Management, Automotive Maintenance, and Automotive Technology, and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Automotive Technology. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUTOTEC 105 | Fuel Management 1 | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 204 | Electrical Systems II 2 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I 2 | 3 |
| General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AUTOTEC 205 | Fuel Management II | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| Mathematics/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AUTOTEC 206 | Fuel Management III | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr 2 | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
- 1
General Education Requirement
- 2
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 3 |
| AUTOTEC 204 | Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 2 (TR)
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will a Basic Certificate(BC), an Advanced Certificate (AC) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Automotive Technology. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUTOTEC 106 | Fuel Systems | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 204 | Electrical Systems II | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AUTOTEC 210 | Performance & Driveability | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 212 | Manual Drive Train & Axles | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr 2 | 4 |
| PHY SCI 111 | General Course I Physical Science 1 | 4 |
| General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
- 1
General Education Requirement
- 2
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 3-6 |
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Track 3 (OH)
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn basic certificates (BC) in Automotive Chassis Maintenance, Automotive Maintenance, and Automotive Technology and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Automotive Technology. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 101 | Intro To Automotive Techn | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 103 | Engine Concepts | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 104 | Electrical Systems & Power Accessories | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 109 | Automotive Brakes | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 209 | Steering & Suspension Systems | 4 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AUTOTEC 106 | Fuel Systems | 5 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AUTOTEC 210 | Performance & Driveability | 5 |
| AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 212 | Manual Drive Train & Axles | 4 |
| AUTOTEC 215 | AutoTemperature Control Systems | 4 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AUTOTEC 107 | Automotive Body Welding 2 | 4 |
| PHY SCI 107 | Current Public Issues in Physical Science 1 | 3 |
| SOC SCI 101 | General Course I Social Science 1 | 3 |
| HUM 201 | General Course I Humanities 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to African-American Studies | ||
| History of World Civilization to 1500 | ||
| History of Latin America | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
- 1
General Education Course
- 2
Program Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOTEC 207 | Transmission Transaxle & Dr | 4 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| AUTOTEC 108 | Work Based Learning I | 4-6 |
| or AUTOTEC 211 | Auto Service Management | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Job Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $23,976 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $44,336 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $80,609 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $12 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $21 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $39 |
Annual Job Openings
1160 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 41.06% |
| A certificate | 52.40% |
| Some college | 5.05% |
| An Associate degree | 1.49% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree