Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2025-2026/2025-2026-catalog/areas-of-study/industry-and-career-technical-education/automotive/automotive-technology-associate-of-applied-science-major-code-atc/
Synopsis: The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a working knowledge of the skills required for employment as an automotive technician. It benefits both students seeking marketable skills and experienced automotive technicians looking to upgrade their proficiency and obtain industry certification. Students who successfully complete the program will be prepared to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Apply appropriate safety procedures for working with and around shop equipment.
- Select and use the proper hand tools and equipment for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
- Use diagnostic equipment to analyze engine controls and other subsystems on light-duty automobiles and trucks.
- Use diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters to analyze faults in light-duty automobiles and trucks.
- Demonstrate a general proficiency in areas of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification Standard; such as Automobile and Light Truck Certification tests and/or Automobile Parts Specialist Certification test.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
61
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Approved Training Program
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$92.00 MAT 132: $92.00
In-State Tuition
$5,856.00
Other Fees
$1,872.00 LAB Fees: AUT 101: $110.00 AUT 102: $110.00 AUT 103: $110.00 AUT 104: $110.00 AUT 105: $110.00 AUT 106: $110.00 AUT 112: $110.00 AUT 116: $110.00 AUT 130: $250.00 AUT 201: $110.00 AUT 204: $110.00 AUT 205: $110.00 AUT 206: $110.00 AUT 220: $110.00 WLD 105: $192.00 Total Other Fees: $1872.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$15,738.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$820.00 Safety Glasses: $15.00 – for AUT classes Notebook/Pen/Pencil: $15.00 – for AUT classes Microsoft Access: $30.00 – for CIS classes Welding personal protective equipment: $760.00 – for WLD classes Total Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools: $820.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,640.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,522.00
