Automotive Technology - Mercer County Community College

Automotive Technology from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Automotive Technology program introduces students to current automotive systems and related diagnostic and service techniques. Students learn on and about current automotive technology and its use in late model production vehicles. Learning occurs during classroom instruction and lab activities performed in the auto shop. In addition, students develop a strong work ethic and learn professionalism while fulfilling internship requirements at their sponsoring repair facility. The A.A.S. program offers two paths of study that students may choose from: Chrysler CAP (College Automotive Program) and Comprehensive. CAP students complete Chrysler-specific course material and secure a position at a Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealership as an apprentice technician . Students following the Comprehensive path learn theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of systems not specific to any particular vehicle manufacturer, and complete internship requirements at an approved independent, franchise, or dealership repair facility. Successful graduates of the program will be able to: diagnose, repair, and service current automotive technologies; demonstrate desirable attitudes and work habits while working individually or with others; obtain service repair information and procedures from online websites and electronic databases; communicate effectively and professionally with customers and fellow technicians. Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and a strong interest in a career in automotive technology . Admission is competitive and determined by basic skill levels, program-specific testing, and a personal interview with program representatives. Academic foundations requirements should be completed before starting automotive classes. The program may be completed in two years, beginning in the Fall semester and with Summer session attendance required each year. Instruction is organized in a concentrated two-day / three-day session format. Students attend the automotive classes Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, completing academic support classes in the afternoon or evening. Each session includes an eight-week internship at a dealership or approved repair facility. The automotive classes meet at the Assunpink Campus of the Mercer County Technical Schools, across from MCCC's West Windsor campus on Old Trenton Road. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.