Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Turn your passion for cars into a rewarding career. Our Automotive Technology program provides personalized hands-on training in all ASE Certification areas, giving graduates the ability to work anywhere in the world!
Learn from ASE Master Certified Instructors who have more than 80 years of combined experience in the ever-changing automotive industry.
Our program covers basic automotive skills that apply to older vehicles as well as the technologically advanced vehicles of today.
Be prepared to enter the workforce at full throttle with this program that constantly adapts to modern automotive technologies. Earn ASE student certifications as well as specialized Snap-on certifications as you progress through our program.
Our program offers a quality education at a very affordable rate.
There are Several Scholarships available including Wyoming Works
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 credits |
| ART/HUMANITIES/SOCIAL/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/WRITING LEVEL II | 3 credits |
| University Studies | 1 credits |
Students must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL.
Total Credit Hours: 62
Automotive Technology Options
Students must complete one of the two options below.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| AUTO 1500 | Basic Automotive Mechanics |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1510 | Engine Systems Fundamentals |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1600 | Fuel Systems I |
3 credits |
| AUTO 1690 | Manual Power Train Fundamentals |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1730 | Automatic Transmissions |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1740 | Brake Systems |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1760 | Heating and Air Conditioning |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1765 | Automotive Electrical Systems |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1770 | Automotive Electronics |
4 credits |
| AUTO 2550 | Automotive Alignment and Suspension |
4 credits |
| AUTO 2630 | Emission Systems |
3 credits |
| AUTO 2810 | Diagnosis and Tune-Up Procedures |
4 credits |
| COMM 1030 | Interpersonal Communication |
3 credits |
| MATH 1500 | Applied Math |
3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Certificates
We offer several certificate options for students looking for a direct career path in the field of automotive technology. Our certificate I programs are designed to take two semesters, while our certificate II programs are less in depth and take roughly one semester to complete. Explore each certificate below.
Automotive Technology Option- Certificate I: Automotive Technology is a field of study in which students are taught diagnostic techniques, service, and repair of light-duty vehicles. Classroom work involves knowledge of general principles, as well as specific product information. Laboratory work emphasizes a hands-on orientation with extensive training on vehicles. Courses are designed to address the ever-changing technical advancements in the automotive industry as well as develop the student’s diagnostic capabilities and proficiency with recommended service procedures.
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| AUTO 1500 | Basic Automotive Mechanics |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1740 | Brake Systems |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1765 | Automotive Electrical Systems |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1770 | Automotive Electronics |
4 credits |
| MATH 1500 | Applied Math |
3 credits |
Automotive Technology General Option: Program Option Requirements
Students must choose a minimum of 7 credits from the following: 1) AUTO-1510 Engine Systems Fundamentals 2) AUTO-1600 Fuel Systems 3) AUTO-1760 Heating and Air Conditioning 4) AUTO-2550 Automotive Alignment and Suspension.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| AUTO 1510 | Engine Systems Fundamentals |
4 credits |
| AUTO 1600 | Fuel Systems I |
3 credits |
| AUTO 1760 | Heating and Air Conditioning |
4 credits |
| AUTO 2550 | Automotive Alignment and Suspension |
4 credits |
General Ed. Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Program Requirements
Auto Technology Cert. II
To receive an Automotive Technology Certificate II, a student must take eighteen (18) credits of AUTO courses in consultation with their advisor.
AUTO* 18
Total of 18 credits
*Depending upon automotive experience, a student may be required to take AUTO-1765, Automotive Electrical Systems and AUTO 1500 Basic Automotive Mechanics. AUTO 2800-Problems in Automotive Technology does not apply towards the certificate.