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Automotive Technology – Mazda

Automotive Technology – Mazda
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Automotive Technology – Mazda Pathway Brand Mark Primary Vertical 01

The Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology – Mazda Pathway provides the technical training and academic course work needed to build a rewarding career.

Our two-year degree program features hands-on automotive lab experience working on actual automotive problems in a real shop atmosphere. This “live work” approach lets students apply skills by performing work on vehicles needing repair. High-tech training is grouped with course work that explores the operation of automotive systems and engine repair, including; electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and cooling, and engine performance. Along the way you will receive individual instruction from our experienced faculty and enjoy a small class size. All Instructors are ASE master certified with L1 Advanced diagnostic certification. As a graduate, you will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification exam.

The Mazda Pathway: The Mazda Automotive Student Training (MAST) connects schools and students with Mazda dealers to create a Mazda-supported technician career path.

Ready to Experience the Best of Student Living

Housing is available for students just over the border in nearby Lowell, Massachusetts. Called the Edge Merrimack River, the housing offers roommate matching services and a choice of individually leased one, two, and four-bedroom floor plans with separate keyed bedrooms, modern stylistic finishes, and gourmet kitchens. Apartments are fully furnished and include all utilities except electricity. Edge Merrimack River also has amenities on site such as private study rooms, a clubhouse with games, and fitness center.

Attend one of our convenient info sessions: https://nashuacc.edu/admissions/information-sessions

Or contact an Enrollment Specialist for details, 603.578.8908, [email protected]

Enrollment

How to enroll in the Mazda Pathway (MAST)

Students enroll as an automotive student and go through the first semester with peers in the automotive technology program. As long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA or higher, they begin the MAST pathway during the second semester.

MAST

During the spring semester, the MAST online training prepares students to become a Certified Technician before summer. Once they are a Certified Technician, the student is authorized to work in a Mazda dealership doing oil changes, tire rotation; and similar basic technician work.

  • Summer Co-op: As a Certified Technician, the Automotive Technology – Mazda Pathway students will join a paid Mazda Internship the summer between their first and second year in the program.
  • Fall, Senior Year: MAST students will take additional online, self-paced training modules like the first year. These will need to be completed by the end of the spring semester of their senior year to earn a Senior Technician status. MAST students will also complete specific hands-on tasks in their advanced electrical course this semester.
  • Spring, Senior Year: MAST students will complete online, self-paced training modules, and additional hands-on tasks in their engine performance class.
Program of Study

Total Credits:
69

Course Sequencing

First Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
AUTO106N
Internal Combustion Engine
3
AUTO113N
Automotive Electricity & Wiring
3
AUTO121N
Automotive Service & Maintenance
4
ENGL101N
College Composition
4
Quantitative Literacy +
4

Quantitative Literacy

Total Credits: 4

MATH106N, MATH110N or MATH115N is recommended.

MATH106N or MATH115N is recommended for Certificates in Accounting and Spreadsheets

MATH103N recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Communications 

Includes CSCN, ELET MATH or BCPT courses for Associate in Science Degree in Computer Networking. 

ECON201N/202N will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy elective for Associate in Arts Degree in English.

MATH106N or ECON202N is recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Humanities.

MATH106N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.

MATH106N, MATH110N, or MATH115N are recommended. HUMA230N, or HUMA109N recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. 


MATH103N
Quantitative Reasoning
4
MATH106N
Statistics I
4
MATH110N
Algebra & Trigonometry
4
MATH115N
Finite Mathematics
4
ECON201N or ECON202N

First Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
AUTO114N
Automotive Suspension & Steering
4
AUTO122N
Automotive Brake Systems
4
AUTO185N
Automotive Engine Performance I
4
English/Communications +
3

English/Communications

Total Credits: 3

ENGL122N recommended


ENGL122N
Technical Writing
3

Summer Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
AUTO190N
Automotive Technology Co-Op
2

Second Year – Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
AUTO205N
Advanced Automotive Electricity & Electronics
4
AUTO226N
Automotive Power Trains
4
AUTO227N
Automatic Transmissions
4
PHYS101N
Physical Science I
4

Second Year – Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
AUTO215N
Engine Performance II
4
AUTO221N
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
4
AUTO228N
Automotive Engine Repair: A Capstone Course
4
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science +
3

Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science

Total Credits: 3


Humanities/Fine Arts or Global Awareness +
3

Humanities/Fine Arts or Global Awareness

Total Credits: 3

HUMAXXXN or PHIL109N

HUMA140N is recommended for Associate in Arts Degree in Communications

Any language recommended for Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. 

Students are advised to meet with their advisor to make appropriate elective selections based on their career goals and to facilitate the broadest range of transferability.


PHIL109N
Introduction to Philosophy
3
HUMA140N
American Cinema
3
Total Credits:
69

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Michele Doyle
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603-578-8900 ext. 1517

Karl Wunderlich
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603-578-8977

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