Transportation Technologies (AAS) *Accreditor Review Pending*
Program Code: APOETT
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
High Demand Occupation, High Skill Occupation, High Wage Occupation
In this Associate in Applied Science degree, students have a choice to follow any of four different specialty tracks that will prepare them for employment in the transportation industry. This option can be selected if an associate's degree is required for employment or advancement in a field. Each track features a variety of application-level classes where students perform lab-oriented practice for the required skills in auto body repair1, auto cybersecurity2, automotive service3, or electric vehicle service4 related fields. Students will learn using the latest technology, methods and tooling in their area of concentration.
This program prepares the student for the State of Michigan Mechanics Certification tests as well as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams. Students should meet with a divisional advisor or faculty.
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The Auto Body (ABDY) track has the Auto Body Repair (CTAUBR) and Advanced Auto Body Repair (CTAUB2) certificates embedded within the degree.
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The Auto Cyber Security (ACS) track has the Automotive Cybersecurity (CTACYB) certificate embedded within the degree.
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The Auto Service (ASVC) track has the Automotive Services Technician (CTASVT) and Advanced Automotive Services Technician (CVASV2) certificates embedded within the degree.
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The Electric Vehicle Service & Repair (EVSR) track has the Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety & Fundamentals (CTEVSF) and Electric Vehicle Service Technician (CTEVST) certificates embedded within the degree.
Program Admission Requirements
- An Academic Math Level 3 is required for the Auto Cyber Security (ACS) concentration
Select a specialized track in one of the following areas, each of which has its own associated certificate program(s):
- Auto Body (ABDY)
- Auto Cyber Security (ACS)
- Auto Service (ASVC)
- Electric Vehicle Service & Repair (EVSR)
Full-Time Students
Auto Body Concentration (ABDY)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ATT 112 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 119 | Introduction to Metal Shaping | 2 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 123 | Technical Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ATT 124 | Technical Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| ATT 140 | Aluminum Welding for Transportation Applications | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 121 | Automotive Estimating | 2 |
| ATT 201 | Lightweighting Composite Repair | 4 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Auto Cyber Security Concentration (ACS) *Submitted to accreditor and is pending HLC review*
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 61
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| CPS 120 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| CSS 285 | Essentials of Automotive Penetration Testing | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Auto Service Concentration (ASVC)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATT 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ATT 134 | Automotive Transmissions | 4 |
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ATT 251 | Engine Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |
| ATT 254 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 2 |
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 255 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| ATT 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| ATT 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ASVC) to reach 60 credits | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Electric Vehicle Service & Repair Concentration (EVSR)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| ATT 280 | Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EV) | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| ATT 254 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 2 |
| ATT 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 282 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Management | 4 |
| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 255 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| ATT 284 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Drivelines & Chassis | 4 |
| ATT 286 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Dynamometer Testing | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (EVSR) | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Part-Time Students
Auto Body Concentration (ABDY)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ATT 112 | Introduction to Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 119 | Introduction to Metal Shaping | 2 |
| ATT 123 | Technical Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 124 | Technical Automotive Refinishing | 4 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ATT 121 | Automotive Estimating | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ATT 140 | Aluminum Welding for Transportation Applications | 4 |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 201 | Lightweighting Composite Repair | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ABDY) | 4 | |
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Auto Cyber Security Concentration (ACS) *Submitted to accreditor and is pending HLC review*
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 61
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| CPS 120 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| CST 160 | Computer Systems Technology I | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| CST 185 | Local and Mobile Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ATT 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| CSS 200 | Introduction to Network Security - Security+ | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| CSS 285 | Essentials of Automotive Penetration Testing | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Auto Service Concentration (ASVC)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 60
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 133 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 4 |
| ATT 134 | Automotive Transmissions | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ATT 254 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 2 |
| ATT 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 266 | Advanced Transmissions | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ATT 251 | Engine Diagnosis and Repair | 2 |
| ATT 255 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ATT 258 | Engine Drivability | 2 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (ASVC) | 4 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
Electric Vehicle Service & Repair Concentration (EVSR)
Minimum Credits Required for the Concentration or Option: 62
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 130 | Automotive Service | 4 |
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATT 114 | Applied Transportation Welding | 2 |
| ATT 132 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Math Elective(s) 1 | 3 | |
| Writing Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ATT 256 | Electrical and Electronic Systems | 4 |
| ATT 280 | Introduction to Electric Vehicles (EV) | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ATT 254 | Suspension and Steering Systems | 2 |
| ATT 257 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 2 |
| ATT 282 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Management | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Transportation Technologies or History of Transportation Technologies |
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| Speech/Comp. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| ATT 284 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Drivelines & Chassis | 4 |
| ATT 286 | Electric Vehicle (EV) Dynamometer Testing | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ATT 255 | Brake Systems | 2 |
| APOETT Restricted Elective(s) (EVSR) | 4 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Ninth Semester | ||
| Arts/Human. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Nat. Sci. Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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MTH 157: Technical Math is the recommended math course for students pursuing this program as a terminal degree. Students interested in a transfer pathway should consult with their academic advisor to select the most suitable math course for seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
ABDY Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 131 | Automotive Electrical | 4 |
| ATT 150 | Custom Painting | 4 |
| ATT 231 | Project Management and Implementation in Auto Body | 4 |
| ATT 260 | Special Vehicle Prototyping | 4 |
ASVC Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 111 | Introduction to Auto Body Repair | 4 |
| ATT 180 | Alternative Vehicle Fundamentals & Safety | 2 |
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| ATT 279 | Automotive Dynamometer and Testing | 4 |
EVSR Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATT 277 | Automotive Powertrain Systems | 4 |
| ATT 279 | Automotive Dynamometer and Testing | 4 |