Automotive/Transportation Technology Certificate
Automotive Technology is a career oriented non-transfer occupational program that prepares students to work on today's highly Computerized repair shop and provide the background for career advancement in the automotive industry. Students get hands-on training and instruction in automotive diagnosis, repair and maintenance. Our Automotive Technology program prepares students for employment in many areas of the automotive industry including dealerships, independent garages, fleet shop, service stations and specialty shops.
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AUME-700 | Basic Auto Mechanics (formerly AUME-072) | 4 |
| AUME-780 | Automotive Electrical/Electronics I (formerly AUME-096) | 4 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| AUME-771 | Automotive Brake Systems (formerly AUME-095) | 4 |
| AUME-790 | Engine Performance I (formerly AUME-087) | 4 |
| AUME-770 | Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment Systems (formerly AUME-120) | 4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AUME-700 | Basic Auto Mechanics (formerly AUME-072) | 4 |
| AUME-770 | Automotive Suspension, Steering and Alignment Systems (formerly AUME-120) | 4 |
| AUME-771 | Automotive Brake Systems (formerly AUME-095) | 4 |
| AUME-780 | Automotive Electrical/Electronics I (formerly AUME-096) | 4 |
| AUME-790 | Engine Performance I (formerly AUME-087) | 4 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Automotive Transportation Technology
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2024
Program Name AUTOMOTIVE/TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $920 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Cost per unit $46
Nonresident Fees- Tuition: $318
Capital Outlay: $58
Parking Permits cost $90 a year or $45 a semester
RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester
Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester
Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html