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2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Technology, A.A.S.


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The automotive technology program provides quality training relevant to current trends in automotive repair technology. The program enhances a student’s employment potential and opportunities; provides knowledge and skills relevant to current trends in automotive repair; provides a solid foundation for continuing education in related fields; and provides a flexible, career-oriented path of training and education.

Housed in the spacious shop facility of the Neil and Doris McMurry Career Studies Center, the automotive technology program is one of the many career programs at Casper College designed to prepare students for the work force. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a two-year associate of applied science degree, which includes general education coursework with automotive, machine tool, and welding electives.

Note: To graduate with a certificate or degree, students must earn a “C” or better in all major requirements.

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 17 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


(One course minimum)

         or

2. Communication


(One course minimum)

3. Relationship with the World


4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Major Requirements


Note:


The normal length of this program is two academic years at 16-18 credit hours per semester.

Graduation Requirements:


A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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