The Automotive Technology program is a technical program beginning in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters of each year.

A student receiving a degree, Level I, or Level II certificate must complete the capstone requirements. Completion of Cisco College Auto Technology coursework prepares students to take the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification exam.

Please see pp 89-91 in the Cisco College Course Catalog for specific course requirements.

Prerequisites

There are no special selection criteria for this program.

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About this Program

Degrees & Certifications Program Length
Associate of Applied Science Four semesters
Automotive Technology Level II Certificate Four semesters
Automotive Drivability Level I Certificate Two semesters
Diesel Technology Level I Certificate Two Semesters
Automotive Performance Level I Certificate Two semesters

What Can This Program Do For You

  • Potential Career Paths
    • Automotive Mechanic
    • Diesel Mechanic


  • Salary Information

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  • Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
    Freshman Year
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech3AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I4
    AUMT 1407 Auto Electrical Systems4AUMT 2443 Emissions Systems Diagnostics4
    AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair4AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train & Axles3
    PSYC 2301 or SOCI 13013Core Curriculum Elective3
    Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective*3
    TOTAL14TOTAL17
    Sophomore Year
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Syst.4AUMT 1445 Auto Climate Control4
    AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering4AUMT 2325 Auto Trans. & Transaxle3
    AUMT 2434 Auto Engine Performance Analysis II4AUMT 2421 Auto Electrical Diagnostics4
    ENGL 1301 Composition I3MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Math3
    TOTAL15TOTAL14
    TOTAL DEGREE HOURS60

    *See core curriculum course options


    Some students may need preparatory courses in English, Reading, or Math. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a certificate or degree.


  • Automotive Technology Level II Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech3AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I4
    AUMT 1407 Auto Electrical Systems4AUMT 2443 Adv. Emission Systems Diagnostics4
    AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair4AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Trains & Axles3
    TOTAL11TOTAL11
    Third SemesterFourth Semester
    AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems4AUMT 1445 Auto Climate Control4
    AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering4AUMT 2325 Automatic Trans. & Transaxle3
    AUMT 2434 Auto Engine Performance Analysis II4AUMT 2421 Auto Electrical Diagnostics & Repair4
    TOTAL12TOTAL11
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS45


  • Automotive Drivability Level I Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems4AUMT 1445 Auto Climate Control4
    AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering4AUMT 2325 Automatic Trans. & Transaxle3
    AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair4AUMT 2421 Auto Electrical Diag. & Repair4
    AUMT 2443 Adv. Emission Systems Diagnostics4
    TOTAL16TOTAL11
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS27
  • Diesel Technology Level I Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester

    DEMR 1405 Basic Electrical Systems
    		4
    		DEMR 1410 Diesel engine Testing & Repair I
    		4
    DEMR 1401 ShopSafety & Procedures
    		4
    		DEMR 2438 Advanced Power Applications I
    		4
    DEMR 1413 Fuel Systems
    		4
    		DEMR 2439 Advanced Electrical Systems
    		4
    TOTAL
    		12
    		TOTAL
    		12


    		TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS
    		24
  • Automotive Performance Level I Certificate Plan
    First SemesterSecond Semester
    AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech3AUMT 1407 Auto Electrical Systems4
    AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair4AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train & Axles3
    AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis4AUMT 2434 Auto Engine Performance Analysis II4
    TOTAL11TOTAL11
    TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS22
  • Automotive Technology Marketable Skills Award Plan
    First Semester
    AUMT 1419 Automotive Brake System4
    AUMT 2416 Suspension & Steering4
    AUMT 2417 Engine Performance Analysis I4
    TOTAL AWARD HOURS12

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– Richard Bohm

Meet the Faculty

Roy Call

Workforce & Industry, & Public & Safety Services Division Chair
Instructor of Automotive Technology
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4425
roy.call@cisco.edu

Curriculum Vitae