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Careers in the automotive service industry are in high demand. Our Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology offers you all the technical training and the academic course work you need to find an exciting job and build a rewarding career.
Our two-year degree program is built around our hands-on automotive lab experience where you will work on real life automotive problems in a real shop atmosphere. Our live work approach lets you apply skills and build knowledge 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.
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.
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
Quantitative Literacy
Total Credits: 4
General Education
View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page.
General Education Requirements
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.
First Year – Spring Semester
English/Communications Core and Elective Requirements
Total Credits: 3
General Education
View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page.
General Education Requirements
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
Behavioral Social Science or History/Political Science
Total Credits: 3
General Education
View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page.
General Education Requirements
Humanities/Fine Arts/Philosophy or Global Awareness
Total Credits: 3
General Education
View the comprehensive General Education Core Electives and General Education Electives from the Elective Requirements main page.
General Education Requirements
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.
Upon the completion of the degree in Automotive Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various automotive systems using NATEF guidelines.
- Use technology and basic scientific principles for research and problem solving.
- Employ effective written and oral communication skills.
- Employ effective technical writing skills.
- Utilize mathematical logic and analysis for problem solving.
- Understand the connections between individuals and society.
- Have the ability to achieve ASE Master Certification.
- Perform reading skills at the college level.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
Our Automotive Technology Program has a partnership with the following businesses:
- A minimum of one year of high school Algebra I is recommended.
- Basic skills in written English are required.
- A basic automotive tool kit and roll cabinet are required. Substantial discounts are available to enrolled students. An annual “Tool Day” takes place in late August for students needing tools or tool kits. Approximate tool kit cost is between $3,500-$5,000 (prices subject to change). View the required tool list.
- Students are expected to posses a good work ethic and a strong desire to learn.
- A clean, valid drivers license is required for the program and employment in the automotive service industry (see Program Coordinator for details).
Contact us
Michele Doyle
Automotive Program Specialist
603-578-8900 ext. 1517
[email protected]
Honda PACT/Automotive Technology