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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Manual Transmission and Axle |
4 |
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Automatic Transmission |
4 |
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Total 8 |
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Engine Fundamentals |
3 |
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Electrical Fundamentals |
3 |
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Total 6 |
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Engine Reconditioning |
4 |
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Electrical Systems |
3 |
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Total 7 |
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Brakes |
3 |
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Suspension and Alignment |
4 |
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Total 7 |
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Engine Performance |
3 |
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Ignition and Fuel Systems |
4 |
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Total 3 |
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Automotive Air Conditioning |
4 |
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Marketing |
3 |
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Total 7 |
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Automatic Transmission Diagnosis |
3 |
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Advanced Automotive Machining |
4 |
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Cooperative Work Experience |
3 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Environment |
3 |
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Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I |
3 |
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Total 9-13 |
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Advanced Automatic Transmission |
4 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
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Customer Service Principles |
3 |
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Total 6-10 |
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Electronic Fuel Systems |
4 |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Small Business Management |
3 |
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Applied Psychology |
3 |
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General Psychology |
3 |
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Total 10 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Leadership Development |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Total 9 |
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Advanced Brakes |
3 |
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Total 3 |
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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.