The Automotive Technology program prepares students for careers as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified automotive technicians. Midland College is a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified program, and the curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful completion of the ASE examinations. Specific areas of training include electrical systems, electronic controls, brake systems, suspension and steering, heating and air conditioning, engine performance, engine repair, manual drive trains and axles, automatic transmissions/transaxles, and automotive shop management. An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology consists of 64-66 semester credit hours and takes approximately two years to complete. Four certificate options are also available consisting of 19-24 semester credit hours and taking approximately one year to complete. Students interested in this program should contact the Technical Studies Division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree or certificate plan.

The courses listed for this area of study (linked below) are suggested sequences for the following degree and certificates. A + indicates courses with a prerequisite or co-requisite. Courses that do not have a prerequisite do not have to be taken in order. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degrees or certificates. Nevertheless, the general sequence should still be followed.

Choose from the link(s) below for completion options for this area of study:

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Basic Automotive Certificate

Advanced Automotive Certificate

Automotive Management Certificate

Diesel Certificate