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Automotive Technology (BS)


The Automotive Technology program prepares graduates for employment in various automotive-related industries such as field service operations, fleet management, and technical support. In addition to specific technical training, supporting courses foster the interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills needed to advance in the automotive industry.

  • Program Prerequisite: The Automotive Technology bachelor’s degree is a “2+2” program. An AA/AS/AAS in automotive technology is a prerequisite to the BS program.
  • Program Prerequisite: An interview with the program coordinator is necessary prior to acceptance into the program. Students must provide evidence of completion of an Associate of Applied Science AAS or Associate of Science AS degree in automotive service technology or other related degree prior to entering upper division curriculum.
  • Minor: Not required.
  • Grade Requirements: Minimum grade of “C ” in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 125 to 126 credit hours is required depending upon the emphasis selected and what courses were taken as part of the associate degree. A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above).
  • Program Code: Field Service (8050BS), Advanced Vehicle Systems (8052BS)
  • CIPC: Field Service (150803), Advanced Vehicle Systems (150803)

Advisement

Advisor: Jessica Slater

Email: jessicarees@weber.edu

Schedule an Appointment: https://jessicaslater.youcanbook.me/

Automotive students should meet each semester with the program advisor.

Use Grad MAPs to plan your degree

Admission Requirements

Submit the online application  to the program along with a copy of the applicants driving record. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission to the program. The advisor will contact the student if they qualify for admittance into the program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements  for Bachelor of Science requirements. General education courses not taken as part of the associate degree may need to be taken during the bachelor’s degree.

Major Course Requirements for BS Degree


Field Service Operations Emphasis


(Also available online)

Advanced Vehicle Systems Emphasis