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The SUNY Morrisville automotive technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program puts you on the fast track to a career in the automotive service industry.
Why SUNY Morrisville Automotive Technology?
Our A.A.S. program provides you with a solid foundation in diagnosis of drivability problems, auto body repair and refinishing, fuel systems, brakes, steering, suspensions, automatic transmissions and engines. Students are prepared for entry-level field roles and the opportunity to complete an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
SUNY Morrisville offers leading-edge technology in all aspects of advanced diagnostics, repair, and customer service and inventory control. You will be taught and work in our state-of-the-art facilities set up just like automotive dealerships and body shops to provide true-to-life experiences through numerous repair stations, a parts department, a live service desk and a vehicle showroom.
You will learn from our accomplished faculty, who have worked in the industry and maintain contacts with automotive companies and support industries for all makes and models. Partnerships with industry leaders such as Fiat Chrysler, Ford and Subaru support the learning environment with new technology, vehicles and factory certifications.
Students can choose to join SUNY Morrisville’s Automotive Club to extend their knowledge of the automotive industry through video tutorials, professional engineers and field trips. Open to the entire student body, the Automotive Club supports a fall and spring car show on campus each year and participates in the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) automotive trade show.
Upon graduation, you can opt to transfer to SUNY Morrisville’s automotive technology Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree program or our automotive management Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree program.
Skills You Will Gain
Upon program completion, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
- Diagnose, service and repair automotive internal combustion engines, electrical/electronic systems, heating & air conditioning systems and steering & suspension systems
- Describe and follow safety and environmental guideline standards for the auto service industry
What Can I Do in Automotive Technology?
A.A.S. curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry into the automotive and transportation service and repair industry, in areas such as:
- Automotive technician
- Corporate fleet maintenance
- Service writer
- Parts associate
- Mechanic
- Electronic equipment installer
- Smog inspector
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