The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following are examples of various career paths available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors. For entry into this program the student must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and take the College’s placement test or meet the College’s SAT or ACT requirements. Automotive Technology students must have a valid driver’s license.
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Recommended Sequence of Courses |
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Engine Fundamentals |
3 |
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Manual Transmission and Axle |
4 |
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Electrical Systems |
3 |
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Electrical Fundamentals |
3 |
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Total 13 |
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Engine Reconditioning |
4 |
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Brakes |
3 |
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Ignition and Fuel Systems |
4 |
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Automotive Air Conditioning |
4 |
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Total 15 |
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Suspension and Alignment |
4 |
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Engine Performance |
3 |
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Automatic Transmission |
4 |
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Total 11 |
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Automatic Transmission Diagnosis |
3 |
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Advanced Brakes |
3 |
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Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I |
3 |
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Small Business Management |
3 |
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Marketing |
3 |
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Total 15 |
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Electronic Fuel Systems |
4 |
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Advanced Automotive Machining |
4 |
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Cooperative Work Experience |
3 |
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Leadership Development |
3 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Environment |
3 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Customer Service Principles |
3 |
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Total 16 or 20 |
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Advanced Automatic Transmission |
4 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
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Applied Psychology |
3 |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Total 9 or 13 |
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* These courses may be substituted as a group for a different technical subject area of at least 12 semester credit hours, which must be approved by your advisor.
**Select one course from this group.