Automotive Technology

(Jefferson Davis Campus)

Automotive Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions of all eight areas of ASE/NATEF certification (Engine Repair, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems, Manual Drivetrains and Axles, Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, Heating and Air Conditioning).

All students completing a career of technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable. See your advisor for further details.

Automotive Certificate

ATT 1811 - Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills Credit(s): 1
ATT 1214 - Brakes Credit(s): 4
ATT 1124 - Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems Credit(s): 4
ATT 1424 - Engine Performance I Credit(s): 4
ATT 1715 - Engine Repair Credit(s): 5
ATT 2434 - Engine Performance II Credit(s): 4
ATT 1134 - Advanced Elect/Electron System Credit(s): 4
ATT 2614 - Heating and Air Conditioning Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 30

Automotive Diploma

ATT 2324 - Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles Credit(s): 4
ATT 2444 - Engine Performance III Credit(s): 4
ATT 1313 - Manual Drive Transmissions and Transaxles Credit(s): 3
ATT 2334 - Steering and Suspension Systems Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 15

A.A.S.O.E. Degree

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Credit(s): 3/4 *
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/16

Note:

Articulated credit may be awarded for approved courses. Please refer to The Credit by Non-Traditional Means section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1313 or any natural science with a lab.

**Any instructor/department chair-approved field-related elective.