The automotive programs train entry-level automotive technicians. Courses taken in the certificate programs may be applied to the automotive technical major for the general technology AAS degree program. Courses in the automotive technology program can lead to certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Students will be expected to furnish a minimum set of hand tools.
Job Opportunities
| Auto Technician | Engine Repairer | Driveability Technician |
| Heavy-line Technician | Transmission Technician | Engine Performance Technician |
| Suspension and Steering Technician | Brake and Front End Specialist |
Related Degrees
Degree Requirements
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The prerequisites and corequisites of the degree requirements are subject to change.
| FRESHMAN YEAR- FALL SEMESTER: 15 hours |
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| Credit Hours | Courses | Notes | Grade |
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| 5 | AUTO 1235 Automotive Theory and Maintenance | | |
| 5 | AUTO 1335 Braking Systems | | |
| 3 | MATH 1133 Technical Mathematics or higher | | |
| 2 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| FRESHMAN YEAR- SPRING SEMESTER: 15 hours |
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| Credit Hours | Courses | Notes | Grade |
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| 5 | AUTO 1355 Suspension and Steering | | |
| 5 | AUTO 1435 Automotive Electrical Systems | | |
| 5 | AUTO 1485 Emission Control Systems | | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR- FALL SEMESTER: 16 hours |
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| Credit Hours | Courses | Notes | Grade |
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| 5 | AUTO 1285 Automotive Engines | | |
| 5 | AUTO 1385 Introduction to Transmissions and Drive Trains | | |
| 3 | ENGL 1203 Freshman English I | 1 | |
| 3 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR- SPRING SEMESTER: 14 hours |
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| Credit Hours | Courses | Notes | Grade |
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| 5 | AUTO 1585 Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating | | |
| 3 | Social Sciences Requirement | 1 | |
| 3 | Composition Requirement | 1 | |
| 3 | Computer (ITA) Requirement | 2 | |
| Total Hours: 60 |
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The prerequisites and corequisites of the degree requirements are subject to change.
| NOTES |
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| 1: General Education Core Requirements, 2007-2008 catalog- Follow these stipulations: Composition -must use sequence one or two ; Social Sciences select one course. |
| 2: Computer (ITA) Requirement: Select three credit hours from ITA 1003, 1051, 1101, 1201, and 1251. |
| 3: Technical Elective: Select with an advisor. |
Transfer Course Information
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment of the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements. Courses transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as "No Comparable Courses." Courses with a D grade will not transfer unless an appeal for exception is submitted in writing to the provost prior to the first day of class. ACTS-Arkansas Course Transfer System
http://acts.adhe.edu -select Course Transfer. Students may also view the UA Fort Smith Transfer Credit Guide at
www.uafortsmith.edu/Transfer/TransferCreditGuide.
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