The Interdisciplinary Studies – Automotive Fundamentals degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Interdisciplinary Studies – Automotive Fundamentals degree that qualifies them as entry-level technicians.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies – Automotive Fundamentals degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 3 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 40 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Upon completing the Automotive Fundamentals program, graduates may gain potential employment in the following areas: Automotive Service and Sales Associate, Automotive Technician, Automotive Trainer or Instructor, Fleet Mechanic, Power Equipment Technician, or Tools, Parts and Accessory Sales.
Employment Opportunities
Upon completing the Automotive Fundamentals program, graduates may gain potential employment in the following areas: Automotive Service and Sales Associate, Automotive Technician, Automotive Trainer or Instructor, Fleet Mechanic, Power Equipment Technician, or Tools, Parts and Accessory Sales.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,093.00
Books & Supplies: $275.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
6 Credit Hours Required
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
6 Credit Hours Required
PSYC 1101 is a required course
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose one of the following:
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 additional credit hours)
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
(Science Lecture and Lab courses must be taken together)
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Auto Electrical Course Options
7 Credit Hours Required
Option 1: AUTT 1020
Option 2: AUTT 1021 and AUTT 1022
Auto Engine Performance Course Options
7 Credit Hours Required
Option 1: AUTT 1040
Option 2: AUTT 1041 and AUTT 1042
Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | 45 |
| AUTT 1030 | Automotive Brake System | 4 | 105 |
| AUTT 1050 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 4 | 125 |
| AUTT 1060 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 5 | 110 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| XXXX XXXX | Occupational Electives | 8 | |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| AUTT 1010 | Automotive Technology Introduction | 2 | 45 |
| AUTT 1021 | Automotive Electrical Systems I | 4 | 138 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| AUTT 1050 | Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems | 4 | 125 |
| AUTT 1060 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 5 | 110 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | 45 |
Semester 4
| AUTT 1041 | Automotive Engine Performance I | 3 | 100 |
| AUTT 1042 | Automotive Engine Performance II | 4 | 130 |
Choose one of the following:
Semester 5
| ENGL 1102 | Literature and Composition | 3 | 45 |
| | Elective | | |
Choose one of the following:
Semester 6