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Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program offers exciting careers and unlimited opportunities.  Through the use of modern equipment and A.S.E. master certified instructors, students learn how to diagnose and repair the modern automobile. This is a “hands-on” training program that allows plenty of lab time to develop the skills needed to be a successful automotive technician. 
Sample careers in this field: Automotive body repair technician, automotive service and sales manager, damage appraiser, first line supervisor, installer/repairer, insurance adjuster, mechanical engineer, motor sports, parts manager
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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 -- 27 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS 64 - 65

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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