Automotive Technology-AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
The Automotive Technology program provides the students with technical knowledge and skills necessary to diagnosis, test and repair todays sophisticated vehicles. Through classroom study of principles combined with heavy 3hands on4 experiences applied on automobiles in the lab, graduates of the program are prepared to assume positions in the automotive industry as entry level technicians. Students entering the program should possess good math skills, the ability to read technical manuals, good communication skills, hand to eye coordination and be interested in mechanical work. The program also prepares students for the ASE certification exams sponsored by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Students are encouraged to take the specific ASE exams upon completion of related courses.
The instruction, course of study, facilities and equipment of this program have undergone ridged evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and met the ASE standards for training program Master Certification.
High school graduates of dual credit programs with Kaskaskia College may be eligible for advance placement.
Established in 1980
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Natl. Auto. Tech. Education Foundation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1500.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,122.00 |
| Books | $1,742.00 |
| Fees | $1,376.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $279.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,519.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- Personal loans
Application Procedure
o Apply for Admissions
o Submit Transcripts for high school or high school equivalency
o Submit Transcripts from other colleges, if applicable
o Official ACT or SAT from the past 5 years to determine placement
o Apply for Financial Aid and/or scholarships
o Take Placement Test, if applicable
o Meet with a KC Academic Advisor
o Register for Classes
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Automotive Technology-AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
The Automotive Technology program provides the students with technical knowledge and skills necessary to diagnosis, test and repair todays sophisticated vehicles. Through classroom study of principles combined with heavy 3hands on4 experiences applied on automobiles in the lab, graduates of the program are prepared to assume positions in the automotive industry as entry level technicians. Students entering the program should possess good math skills, the ability to read technical manuals, good communication skills, hand to eye coordination and be interested in mechanical work. The program also prepares students for the ASE certification exams sponsored by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Students are encouraged to take the specific ASE exams upon completion of related courses.
The instruction, course of study, facilities and equipment of this program have undergone ridged evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and met the ASE standards for training program Master Certification.
High school graduates of dual credit programs with Kaskaskia College may be eligible for advance placement.
Established in 1980
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Natl. Auto. Tech. Education Foundation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1500.00 Hours / 67.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $11,122.00 |
| Books | $1,742.00 |
| Fees | $1,376.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $279.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,519.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- Personal loans
Application Procedure
o Apply for Admissions
o Submit Transcripts for high school or high school equivalency
o Submit Transcripts from other colleges, if applicable
o Official ACT or SAT from the past 5 years to determine placement
o Apply for Financial Aid and/or scholarships
o Take Placement Test, if applicable
o Meet with a KC Academic Advisor
o Register for Classes
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes