Program Information

Description:
The Associate Degree Automotive Apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare students for careers as automotive technicians. As the automotive industry advances with sophisticated technology and responds to the needs and demands of consumerism and legislation, employment opportunities will continue to increase for technicians who are more highly skilled than mechanics of the past.

Over four to nine semesters, the student completes an associate degree and works in the industry as an automotive technician. The program is demanding, and students must be willing to commit themselves to both work and study.

Students will take the 22 credit hour General Studies Courses, plus either the Day or Evening program coursework.

(Housed in the Applied Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
General Studies Courses: 19 Credit Hours
MTH 135 Introduction to Technical Mathematics* OR MTH 104 Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry OR MTH 164 Introduction to Trigonometry AND MTH 165 College Algebra OR MTH 175 Precalculus Mathematics with Analytic Geometry (or higher)	4
PHY 100 Preparatory Physics OR PHY 131 Applied Physics I (or higher)	4
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Physical/Health Education	2
General Studies Total	19
Option 1: GM-ASEP (50.5 credit hours)
ATP 101 Introduction to Automotive Technology	5
ATP 102 Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 - Automotive	3
ATP 103 Electrical 2 - Automotive	4
ATP 105 Brakes - Automotive	4.5
ATP 106 Steering and Suspension - Automotive	5
ATP 107 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle - Automotive	4
ATP 108 Engine Repair - Automotive	4
ATP 109 Heating and Air Conditioning - Automotive	3
ATP 112 Engine Performance - Automotive	4
ATP 141-145 Automotive Coops	11
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVE**	3
Day Program Total	50.5
TOTAL CREDITS	69.5

Option 2: Toyota/Scion/Lexus (48.5 credit hours)
ATP 101 Introduction to Automotive Technology	5
ATP 102 Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 - Automotive	3
ATP 103 Electrical 2 - Automotive	4
ATP 104 Emission Controls, Computer and Fuel Systems I	3
ATP 105 Brakes - Automotive	4.5
ATP 106 Steering and Suspension - Automotive	5
ATP 107 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle - Automotive	4
ATP 108 Engine Repair - Automotive	4
ATP 109 Heating and Air Conditioning - Automotive	3
ATP 112 Engine Performance - Automotive	4
ATP 140-145 Automotive Coops	6
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVE**	3
Day Program Total	48.5
TOTAL CREDITS	67.5

Option 3: Evening Apprenticeship (44 credit hours)
ATP 102 Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 - Automotive	3
ATP 151 Introduction to Automotive Technology Theory	3
ATP 153 Electrical 2 - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 154 Emission Controls, Computer Fuel Systems I Theory	3
ATP 155 Brakes - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 156 Steering and Suspension - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 157 Automotive Transmission and Transaxle - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 158 Engine Repair - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 159 Heating and Air Conditioning - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 162 Engine Performance - Automotive Theory	3
ATP 171-174 Work Experience I-IV	8
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVE**	6
Evening Program Total	44
TOTAL CREDITS	63

* Two years of high school Regents algebra are recommended. Students with math deficiencies have to enroll in an extra preparatory math course(s).
** Any Humanities, Social Science, Mathematics, and Natural Science course.

Automotive Apprentice Training: Its demanding nature means the student must be willing to make a major commitment to both work and study for the three-year period. The apprentice works full time during the day in the industry, and attends MCC two (sometimes three) nights a week.

General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program - (GM-ASEP): This is a two-year, five-semester program. It alternates college instruction with on-the-job GM dealership training. General Motors and Monroe Community College have joined forces to provide appropriate "high tech" instruction and a cooperative work experience at participating GM dealers in the Western New York region (Utica to Pennsylvania border). Identification of a sponsoring dealership is part of the acceptance process in this program. A valid New York State driver's license is required for participation in this program.

Toyota/Scion/Lexus Technical Educational Network - (T-TEN): This is a two-year, five-semester program. It combines college instruction with on-the-job Toyota/Scion/Lexus dealership training. Toyota Motor Sales and Monroe Community College are working together to provide this "high tech" instruction and cooperative work experience at participating Toyota/Scion/Lexus dealers in the Western New York State region (Utica to Pennsylvania border). Identification of a sponsoring dealership is part of the acceptance process in this program. A valid New York State driver's license is required for participation in this program.

Those wishing more information on the programs listed above should contact the Applied Technology Department at 585-292-3700, or the Admissions Office at 585-292-2000, extension 7700.