Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Technology - Program Overview and Course Sequence

Oct 2, 2026

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Technology program overview explains preparation for entry-level automobile repair technicians through shop, classroom, and internship instruction. The curriculum requires 69 semester credits split between general education/required courses and automotive courses, with concentration options in Automotive or Transit Bus. The guide details academic preparedness and English co-requisites, then provides a suggested course sequence across four semesters, including prerequisite/co-requisite rules, course-code key, and internship components.

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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Technology PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Automotive Technology Program (ATP) prepares students for entry level jobs as automobile repair technicians. The program was developed in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ projections of the need for automobile service technicians in Washington, DC and the surrounding area. ATP combines shop, classroom, and internship instruction and requires student to complete 69 semester credits, of which 25 credits are general education and required courses, and 44 credits are automotive courses. Students pursuing an AAS in Automotive Technology will select one of two concentrations – Automotive or Transit Bus. Students have the option of substituting three automotive courses with three diesel mechanics courses which would prepare them to specialize in transit bus repair. Full-time students can complete the ATP program in two years and will be prepared as entry-level, automotive repair technicians or entry level transit bus repair technicians. Also, they will be eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (A.S. E. ) examination after one year’s experience. A.S. E. examinations certify automotive technicians in eight specific areas. The UDC-CC program prepares students for certification in six of these areas: brakes, electrical/electronics, engine performance, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, and steering and suspension. ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS UDC recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Depending on placement test scores and/or equivalent college course work, students may be required to complete co-requisite courses in English. Only credits earned for the college-level portion of the co-requisite course pairing count towards degree completion requirements. Co-Requisite Courses for English | Course \# | Title | Credits | Grade | Semester | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ENGL-015 | English Fundamentals and | 3 | | | | ENGL-101C | English Composition I | 3 | | | SEQUENCE OF STUDY The required courses for the degree program are listed in suggested sequence on the reverse side of this document. Students are expected to complete prerequisite and co-requisite courses as indicated. 􀁸 A Prerequisite is a requirement which much be completed prior to enrollment in a particular class. This can be a placement test score or a course. For example, ENGL-111: English Composition I must be taken prior to ENGL-112: English Composition II. 􀁸 A Co-requisite is a course that must be taken in the same semester. For example, APCT 104C: Introduction to Applications of Computers Lecture must be taken along with APCT 105C: Introduction to Applications of Computers Lab. GUIDE TO SUBJECTS – When registering for courses, use the key below to search for courses by subject. | APCT | Applied Computing | FSEM | First Year Seminar | POLI | Political Science | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ANTH | Anthropology | MATH | Mathematics | PSYC | Psychology | | AUTC | Automotive Technology | OADM | Office Administration | SOCY | Sociology | | ENGL | English | PHIL | Philosophy | SPCH | Speech | October 27, 2015 Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Technology (Below are the required courses for the degree arranged in suggested sequence.) FIRST SEMESTER | Course \# | Course Title | Credits | Semester | Grade | Prerequisites | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FSEM-101C | First Year Seminar | 1 | | | | | AUTC-101C | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 4 | | | | | AUTC-103C | Automotive Brakes | 3 | | | | | APCT-104C | Intro to Applications of Computers (Lecture) | 2 | | | | | APCT-105C | Intro to Applications of Computers (Lab) | 1 | | | | | PHIL-105C | Introduction to Logic OR | 3 | | | | | PHIL-108C | Introduction to Social Ethics | 3 | | | | | SPCH-115C | Public Speaking | 3 | | | | | | Total Credit Hours: | 17 | | | | SECOND

FAQs

What concentrations are available within the A.A.S. in Automotive Technology program?

Students choose one of two concentrations: Automotive or Transit Bus. Transit Bus students can substitute automotive courses with diesel mechanics courses to specialize in transit bus repair.

How many semester credits are required, and how are they divided?

The program requires 69 semester credits total: 25 credits for general education and required courses, and 44 credits for automotive courses.

What English co-requisite courses may be required based on placement results?

UDC may require co-requisite English courses such as ENGL-015 English Fundamentals and ENGL-101C English Composition I, depending on placement test scores or equivalent college coursework.

Oct 2, 2026

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