Associate of Science in Automotive Technology (STEM)

College of the Canyons

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 11,260/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 20,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, California 91355, USA

Associate of Science in Automotive Technology (STEM)

Program Overview

The Automotive Technology program is a comprehensive two-year program designed to prepare students with the industry defined entry-level skills needed for an automotive technician position in a variety of settings including dealerships, independent automotive repair facilities or city/county agencies. Students may opt to complete an associate in science degree or a certificate of achievement in Automotive Technology. The program provides indepth training with extensive hands-on experiences. In the classroom, students learn the theoretical aspects of automotive diagnosis, repair and service. In the automotive laboratory setting students will experience applying the theory learned in the classroom. Upon completion of the course work required for the certificate or major, students will have achieved competencies in the areas of brakes, suspension, electrical components and wiring, transmissions, engine diagnosis and drivability. While many automobile dealerships require technicians to acquire manufacturer specialty training, the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter specialty training will be obtained in the Automotive Technician program at College of the Canyons.