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Automotive Service
Modern cars need trained technicians to diagnose and repair them. This concentration offers “hands-on” training in engine rebuilding, fuel injection, automatic transmission/transaxle, computer engine control diagnosis and more.
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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 - 20 CREDITS
    Communication Elective 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Math Elective 3
    Physical Science Course 3-4
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
    General Education Elective 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 CREDITS
    Steering and Suspension Systems 3
    Engine Principles and Design 3
    Electrical and Electronics I 3
    Braking Systems 3
    Electrical and Electronics II 3
    Climate Control Systems 3
CONCENTRATION -- 30 CREDITS
    Powertrain Service 3
    Engine Performance I 3
    Manual Drivetrain Service 3
    Engine Repair 3
    Automatic Transmission 3
    Engine Performance I 3
    Engine Performance II 3
    Driveability Diagnosis 3
    Advanced Electronics 3
    Co-op or Internship 3
    or  
    Automotive Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS 67 - 68

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"The faculty at Ivy Tech was great, always willing help students. I have a career in the major that I have a degree for, and I'm very happy with the education I received from Ivy Tech."
Jason Hazelwood
Automotive Tech., ‘05
Service Technician/ Alignment Technician