Interdisciplinary Studies - Diesel Equipment Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Interdisciplinary Studies – Diesel Equipment Technology Associate Degree of Applied Science program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, or emergency power generator repair theory and practical application necessary for successful employment depending on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. Program graduates receive a Diesel Equipment Technology degree that qualifies them as entry-level Diesel Equipment technicians.
Students who complete this program have participated in a training program that was certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies – Diesel Equipment Technology degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies – Diesel Equipment Technology degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
The Interdisciplinary Studies – Diesel Equipment Technology degree program is intended to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs in truck service and repair or heavy equipment service and repair.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,093.00
Books & Supplies: $1,550.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Additional Fees:
ASE Student Certifications Exams: $30.00
This fee will be assessed when a student registers for DIET 1000.
(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
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Students must take the following course:
Choose 3 credit hours:
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose one of the following:
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety | 3 | 80 |
| DIET 1020 | Preventive Maintenance | 5 | 121 |
| DIET 1040 | Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems | 3 | 90 |
Electrical Course Options (7 credit hours required)
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems | 7 | 210 |
| DIET 1011 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems I | 4 | 116 |
| DIET 1012 | Diesel Electrical and Electronics Systems II | 3 | 93 |
Engines Course Options (6 credit hours required)
Medium/Heavy Truck Specialization
Program Pathway
Semester 1
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety | 3 | 80 |
| DIET 1010 | Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems | 7 | 210 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| DIET 1040 | Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems | 3 | 90 |
| DIET 2000 | Truck Steering and Suspension Systems | 4 | 102 |
| ENGL 1102 | Literature and Composition | 3 | 45 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | 45 |
Semester 4
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Semester 5
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