Automotive Technology
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-person, Hybrid, Online
68 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Automotive Technology?
Get a broad hands-on experience in automotive diagnostic and repair procedures aligned with current industry trends.
Interested in focusing your education on one specific manufacturer like Toyota and Lexus? Learn about our Automotive Technology, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) program.
- Gain a deep understanding of automotive systems, repair techniques, diagnostic procedures, and industry standards that are applicable across various makes and models.
- Earn industry credentials that are nationally recognized, providing a solid foundation for a successful career.
- Train in modern, state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest automotive technologies, providing a cutting-edge learning environment.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Learn from experienced instructors who are Master ASE certified technicians with advanced-level certifications, ensuring top-notch education.
Many students receive job offers from local dealerships before graduation, showcasing the high demand for our well-trained graduates.There is a national shortage of automotive technicians with many professionals aging into retirement.
Graduates are prepared to take the prestigious Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams (A1 - A8), opening doors to various career paths.
Class Highlights
AUT 136 - Automotive Vehicle Inspection
Discover information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspections.
AUT 149 - Basic Automotive Electrical Diagnostics
Learn basic automotive electrical concepts, including theory and practical application. Provides preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification examination.
AUT 233 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
Explore technologies used in (HEV), including safety, theory, diagnosis, and component replacement.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Automotive Technology program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
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Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the automotive repair industry as an entry-level technician. Students will be trained in automotive diagnostic and repair procedures consistent with current industry trends.
PROGRAM NOTES: The General Automotive Program provides theory and practice on modern vehicles, but does not specialize in any specific brand. This program encompasses a Career Studies Certificate (Maintenance and Light Repair) and a Certificate (Automotive Technology), which lead to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. An internship component will be required in the first year to complete the AAS. degree. Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree will have potentially two years of practical experience and industry certifications through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Graduates of the Automotive Technology AAS degree will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams (A1 - A8). This degree, along with the ASE Credentials, can provide opportunities to become a Master Technician, Shop Foreman, Service Manager, Parts Manager, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-based Field Service Representative. Students who are interested in owning a repair shop may also benefit from this degree. The industry credentials earned through this degree are nationally recognized.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the general college admission requirements, the following are required prior to admission into the program:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clean driving record.
- Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, SDV 101 - Orientation to Automotive Careers course. Students who are interested in this program, but are not ready to commit, can self-enroll in the SDV 101 - Orientation to Automotive Careers course. This course is required and also satisfies the college’s SDV 100 requirement.
- Able to fulfill all hiring requirements at a service and repair facility.
- The General Automotive program is a semi-selective entry process. Students currently working in the field of automotive repair will have priority seating.
- Students are required to meet with the program head before registering for their first semester.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: A mandatory internship component in the first year ensures real-world application of skills, offering valuable practical experience. Graduates boast potentially two years of practical experience and industry certifications through ASE.
SELECTIVE ENTRY AND MENTORSHIP: The program offers selective entry, prioritizing students working in the automotive repair field. Benefit from mentorship opportunities with dealer technicians, providing invaluable insights and guidance.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing the SDV 101 - Orientation to Automotive Careers and AUT 101 - Introduction to Automotive Service courses.
ACCREDITATION: This program is accredited through the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation and all instructors are ASE Certified Master technicians with advanced-level certifications.
