Automotive Technology

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The Automotive Technology program, fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), provides state-of-the-art training for skilled, entry-level automobile service technicians. Upon graduation, a student will have the knowledge and skills necessary to isolate and correct specific automotive problems.

Employment opportunities for graduates of the certificate program may exist as semi-skilled automotive technicians in the automotive industry. Graduates of the technical program may qualify as automotive electronics technicians or assistant diagnostic technicians in the automotive industry. Students will complete ASE National Certifications. General and Chrysler MOPAR CAP students will be administered the eight (8) standard ASE student tests following completion of the program.

The Chrylser MOPAR College Automotive Program (CAP), a two-year associate degree program, is designed to teach late-model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicle technology. ASE student tests will be administered. CAP students will co-op with a Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealership. All students accepted in the Chrysler MOPAR CAP program must obtain and maintain a sponsorship with a qualified dealership.

Special Admissions Requirements: Students who wish to enter the Chrysler MOPAR College Automotive Program (CAP) must:

1. Complete Automotive Program application.
2. Provide their own tools (tool list available on Northwest website at www.northwestms.edu).
3. Qualified applicants who have submitted necessary records and credentials prior to the semester of entrance, including, but not limited to, a current negative 5-panel drug screen.
4. Admissions to the college does not guarantee admissions to the program of study. 

Advisers: Herron, Jarreau (ASE Certified Instructors), Johnston

• Offered at Senatobia campus only

Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science

Programs

• Automotive Technology, A.A.S.

Courses

• ATT 1124 - Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems
• ATT 1134 - Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems
• ATT 1214 - Brakes
• ATT 1314 - Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles
• ATT 1424 - Engine Performance I
• ATT 1715 - Engine Repair
• ATT 1812 - Introduction To Safety And Employability Skills
• ATT 2325 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
• ATT 2334 - Steering And Suspension Systems
• ATT 2434 - Engine Performance II
• ATT 2445 - Engine Performance III
• ATT 2614 - Heating And Air Conditioning
• ATT 2913 - Special Problems In Automotive Technology
• ATT 2934 - Special Problems In Automotive Technology II

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