Automotive - Multi-Manufacturer
- AAS - Career Program
- Department of Applied Technologies
Immerse Yourself in Auto Tech and the Business of Car Repair
In our multi-manufacturer automotive A.A.S. degree program, you’ll develop the advanced knowledge and skills that lead to a wide range of automotive industry jobs. Hands-on training is combined with classes that deepen your understanding of auto design and technology. This one-of-a-kind associate degree program, available only at MCC, gives you the smarts, work connections, and experience you need for a long-lasting career.
Earn While You Learn, and Gain a Direct Pipeline to an Automotive Career
MCC's associate degree program in multi-manufacturer automotive technology requires a major commitment and offers big rewards. You'll attend a combination of day and evening classes at our Applied Technologies Center for 5 semesters. At the same time, you'll earn an income and valuable on-the-job experience 12-16 hours per week through a sponsorship.
Paid sponsorship opportunities can include:
- Van Bortel Subaru, Ralph Honda, West Herr Ford and many more car dealers
- Repair shops such as Browncroft Garage and Firestone
- Auto recycling facilities such as Wilbert’s
The Road to Certified Automotive Technician Starts Here
At MCC's Applied Technologies Center you’ll work with the latest technology, tools and equipment, and have the opportunity to earn industry certifications including:
- EPA 609 (Air Conditioning)
- New York State Inspector License
- ASE Certified Automotive Technician
- Subaru Level II
This one-of-a-kind MCC program gives you the knowledge and experience to become a valuable member of any service team. You’ll have expertise in:
- Maintenance procedures
- Hydraulic braking systems
- Electrical test equipment
- Diagnostic scan tools
- Engine repair
- Steering & suspension
- Heating & air conditioning
To learn more about the multi-manufacturer automotive associate degree program from Monroe Community College, contact Ray Otto at rotto3@monroecc.edu or (585) 292-3735.
MULTI-MANUFACTURER AUTOMOTIVE
A.A.S. Degree - Career Program
Department:Applied Technologies
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
MCC Program Code: AT13
Description
MCC’s Multi-Manufacturer Automotive Program (MMAP) prepares students for rewarding careers as Automotive Service Technicians. This program allows students to work with various makes of vehicles, developing a broader understanding of the diverse automotive market. Students will receive classroom instruction from experienced instructors, participate in extensive hands-on lab activities, and gain real world experience to create a comprehensive automotive education. They will earn money while completing their degree by participating in required student work experiences. Students will work with the latest technology, tools and equipment and have opportunities to earn industry certifications.
A minimum grade of C is necessary in all required automotive classes for continued matriculation in the program.
Students must purchase a required list of tools, and will need to transport them to and from school for lab sessions. Student discounts are available.
Upon completion:
• Students will have an opportunity to earn ASE Certifications
• Students will gain real world automotive experience
• Students will have an opportunity to obtain a New York State Inspector License
• Students will have an opportunity to acquire an EPA 609 (Air Conditioning) Certification
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Apply mathematical skills as appropriate to fulfill job responsibilities.
2.Demonstrate the use of soft skills necessary for successful employment within the automotive service industry.
3.Communicate effectively in an automotive service setting
4.Demonstrate competency in OSHA safety practices used within the automotive service industry.
5.Perform current vehicle engine service to industry standards.
6.Perform current vehicle brake service to industry standards.
7.Perform current vehicle electrical and electronic systems service to industry standards.
8.Perform current vehicle automatic transmission and transaxle service to industry standards.
9.Perform current vehicle manual drivetrain and axle systems service to industry standards.
10.Perform current vehicle suspension and steering systems service to industry standards.
11.Perform current vehicle heating and air conditioning systems service to industry standards.
12.Perform current vehicle engine performance systems service to industry standards.
13.Utilize appropriate systems necessary for success within the automotive service industry to obtain industry certifications.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Students must be ENG 101 ready and MCC Level 4 Mathematics placement or higher to enter the program, and must possess a valid driver’s license.
Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
OPTION 1: FULL-TIME FORMAT | |
FIRST SEMESTER | |
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
MMP 151 Introduction to Automotive Service (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
MMP 155 Automotive Braking Systems (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
Total | 12 |
SECOND SEMESTER | |
MMP 152 Automotive Electrical I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 156 Steering and Suspension (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
MMP 271 MMAP Work Experience I (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE THAT ALSO SATISFIES THE SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING COMPETENCY (SUNY-CTRN) | 3 |
Total | 14.5-15.5 |
THIRD SEMESTER | |
MMP 158 Engine Repair (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
MMP 203 Automotive Electrical II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
MMP 272 MMAP Work Experience II (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
Total | 9.5 |
FOURTH SEMESTER | |
MMP 159 Heating and Air Conditioning (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 201 Engine Performance I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 273 MMAP Work Experience III (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3 |
Total | 13 |
FIFTH SEMESTER | |
MMP 202 Engine Performance II | 4 |
MMP 204 Transmissions and Drivetrain | 4 |
MMP 274 MMAP Work Experience IV | 1 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE THAT SATISFIES SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATION WRITTEN AND ORAL (SUNY-COMW/COMO) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) | 3-4 |
Total | 15-17 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 64-67 |
OPTION 2 – PART-TIME FORMAT | |
FIRST SEMESTER | |
MMP 151 Introduction to Automotive Service (grade of C or higher required | 4.5 |
MMP 155 Automotive Braking Systems (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
Total | 9 |
SECOND SEMESTER | |
MMP 152 Automotive Electrical I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 156 Steering and Suspension (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
MMP 271 MMAP Work Experience I (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
Total | 8.5 |
THIRD SEMESTER | |
MMP 158 Engine Repair (grade of C or higher required) | 4.5 |
MMP 203 Automotive Electrical II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
MMP 272 MMAP Work Experience II (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
Total | 9.5 |
FOURTH SEMESTER | |
MMP 159 Heating and Air Conditioning (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 201 Engine Performance I (grade of C or higher required) | 3 |
MMP 273 MMAP Work Experience III (grade of C or higher required) | 1 |
Total | 7 |
FIFTH SEMESTER | |
MMP 202 Engine Performance II | 4 |
MMP 204 Transmissions and Drivetrain | 4 |
MMP 274 MMAP Work Experience IV | 1 |
Total | 9 |
SIXTH SEMESTER | |
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Total | 9-10 |
SEVENTH SEMESTER | |
WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE THAT ALSO SATISFIES THE SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING AND REASONING COMPETENCY (SUNY-CTRN) | 3 |
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE THAT SATISFIES SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION COMMUNICATION WRITTEN AND ORAL (SUNY-COMW/COMO) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS), OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) | 3-4 |
Total | 12-14 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 64-67 |
Note: This is a recommended path to complete the degree part-time. Alternate paths can be completed by working with a program advisor.
Revised 8/19/2024.