Automotive Technology (ATMAS)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

Program Location: South Omaha Campus

The Automotive Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), hands-on, and focuses on preparing students for careers in the automotive field. The program works closely with regional and national industry to encourage growth and training in preparation for real-world work environments. This program utilizes the most current technology and testing equipment to enhance the training required by today’s automotive industry.

Graduation Requirements
General Education: 22.5
Major Requirements: 83.0
Total credit hours required: 105.5

The following General Education courses are recommended for Automotive Technology (ATMAS): Quantitative/Numeracy Skills: MATH 1240

Major Requirements for Automotive Technology (83.0 credit hrs.)

AUTT 1111 - Auto 1: Automotive Fundamentals Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 1112 - Auto 1: Automotive Fundamentals Lab 8 Credits
AUTT 1121 - Auto 2: Minor Repair Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 1122 - Auto 2: Minor Repair Lab 8 Credits
AUTT 1131 - Auto 3: Advanced Repair Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 1132 - Auto 3: Advance Repair Lab 8 Credits
AUTT 2111 - Auto 4: Engine Overhaul Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 2112 - Auto 4: Engine Overhaul Lab 8 Credits
AUTT 2121 - Auto 5: Transmission Repair Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 2122 - Auto 5: Transmission Repair Lab 8 Credits
AUTT 2131 - Auto 6: Driveability Theory 4 Credits
AUTT 2132 - Auto 6: Driveability Lab 8 Credits
WELD 1261 - Combination Welding - Automotive 3 Credits
AUTT 2981 - On-the-Job Training/Work Experience 8 Credits
OR
AUTT 2982 - OJT/Work Experience I 1 Credits
AUTT 2983 - OJT/Work Experience II 1 Credits
AUTT 2984 - OJT/Work Experience III 1 Credits
AUTT 2985 - OJT/Work Experience IV 1 Credits
AUTT 2986 - OJT/Work Experience V 1 Credits
AUTT 2987 - OJT Work Experience VI 1 Credits
AUTT 2988 - OJT/Work Experience VII 1 Credits
AUTT 2989 - OJT/Work Experience VIII 1 Credits

Note:

Select either AUTT 2981 or the series AUTT 2982 through AUTT 2989 for a total of 8 internship hours.

Associate in Applied Sciences General Education Requirements (22.5 credit hours)

The following are General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Sciences degree (AAS). Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select English Level 1 course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed English Level 1 course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Scientific Inquiry

1 Course 4.5-6.0 credit hrs.

Select 1 course from list of Natural or Social Science General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Natural Science course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

*Students choosing a Social Sciences course to satisfy the Scientific Inquiry requirement should take a Humanities course to satisfy the Critical Thinking/Creativity and Social/Cultural Awareness competency.

Professionalism/Life Skills & Information Literacy

1 Course 4.5

Select one of the following courses.

EXPL 1000 - Exploratory Studies
INFO 1001 - Information Systems and Literacy
HMRL 1010 - Human Relations Skills