Certificate & Degree Options

Santa Barbara City College offers both a Certificate of Completion and an Associate of Science Degree in Automotive Service & Technology. The certificate program can be completed in just 2-3 semesters. An Associate Degree is desirable for those interested in business management or ownership in the future. Associate Degree graduates can transfer to various university bachelor's degree programs in occupational or transportation technology.

One-Year Certificate	Course Units
Introduction to Auto Mechanics	3
Fundamentals of Auto Servicing	3
Engine Rebuilding	7
Brakes, Suspension, & Steering	4.6
Automotive Fuel & Air Conditioning Systems	4.6
Power Train	7
Automotive Electricity	7
Engine Performance	7

The following is a suggested degree path for the Associate Degree student. Not all courses are available both fall and spring semesters. Additional assistance planning course work is available from the counseling department. An Individual Instruction Plan is also available by contacting the automotive department staff by E-Mail.

Two-Year Associate Degree	Course Units
First Semester
Introduction to Auto Mechanics	3
Fundamentals of Auto Servicing	3
English 110 / 120 *	4
Math 100 or higher *	4
Physical Education *	1
Second Semester
Engine Rebuilding	7
Automotive Fuel & Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Electricity	4.6 7
Lab Science *	4
Oral Communication *	3
Physical Education*	1
Third Semester
Engine Performance	7
Power Train or Brakes, Suspension & Steering	7 4.6
Automotive Fuel & Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Electricity	4.6 7
History or Political Science *	3
Physical Education *	1
Fourth Semester
Brakes, Suspension & Steering or Power Train	4.6 7
Advanced Auto Electronics or Auto Specialty **	4/2-3
Emission Controls or Automotive Fuel & Air Conditioning Systems**	3 4.6
Humanities/ Multicultural*	3
Work Experience**	2-4

* General Education Requirements

** Recommended Electives