Automotive Technology Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
The automotive technician is faced with rapidly
changing technology that ushers the auto industry into the new millennium. Current technology includes electronically controlled systems such as fuel injection, distributorless ignitions, transmissions, transaxles, anti-lock brakes, active suspension and traction control units. A combination of classroom theory, shop 3hands-on4 training and experience are all vital components for todays technician. The automotive technology student begins with the basic classes in the first year and progresses to more challenging and advanced courses in the second year. In addition to the required automotive technology courses, the Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology requires completion of 15 credit hours in approved general education courses. Requires 61 credit hours.
Established in 1980
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1616.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $13,440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,631.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,071.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
1.Complete College admission form. 2.Take English and Math Placement Tests. 3.Provide high school transcripts. 4.Complete registration for courses.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Contact Career Advisor
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Automotive Technology Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
The automotive technician is faced with rapidly
changing technology that ushers the auto industry into the new millennium. Current technology includes electronically controlled systems such as fuel injection, distributorless ignitions, transmissions, transaxles, anti-lock brakes, active suspension and traction control units. A combination of classroom theory, shop 3hands-on4 training and experience are all vital components for todays technician. The automotive technology student begins with the basic classes in the first year and progresses to more challenging and advanced courses in the second year. In addition to the required automotive technology courses, the Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology requires completion of 15 credit hours in approved general education courses. Requires 61 credit hours.
Established in 1980
CIP: 47-0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
68 Weeks ( 1616.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $13,440.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,631.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,071.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
1.Complete College admission form. 2.Take English and Math Placement Tests. 3.Provide high school transcripts. 4.Complete registration for courses.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Contact Career Advisor
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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes