Automotive Technology A.A.S.
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Automotive Technology A.A.S.
Join a nationally rated, ASE Education Foundation-accredited Automotive Technology program that gives you hands-on industry experience working with top automotive professionals.
Explore the Automotive Technology associate degree program at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Led by Master ASE Certified instructors, UAA’s Automotive Technology program offers state-of-the-art facilities, on-the-job-training and opportunities to obtain certifications, while building your professional network. It is the only ASE Education Foundation Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) level accredited program in Alaska- the highest level of accreditation that can be attained by an automotive technology program.Automotive Technology program options:
- General Motors (GM) ASEP: The GM ASEP training program is a joint effort between GM
(Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC) and UAA that provides GM-focused automotive training
courses. The program combines state-of-the-art automotive technical training, academic
coursework, real-world internship experiences, and includes more than 150 GM hands-on
and web based certifications. New cohorts starts fall semester of odd years. Next
cohort - Fall 2023.
- General Program: The general Automotive Technology program is a partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automotive and Subaru that offers numerous manufacturer specific certifications. As a National Leadership Member of NC3 and a model facility, UAA provides automotive students industry-recognized technical training and certification such as a Mopar Level 1 Technician, NC3 certifications, Subaru certifications and Safety Pollution and Prevention (SP2) certifications.
At UAA, you will get extensive hands-on experience working in our state-of-the-art training facility. You will also get on-the-job experience through a required practicum. We have numerous partnerships with Alaska car dealerships and repair facilities that donate cutting-edge equipment and often hire our alumni.
Automotive Technology scholarships and financial aid
Get help with tuition and other education expenses. UAA offers a variety of scholarships specifically for automotive students as well as other types of financial assistance. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at UAA.
Did you know..
UAA’s Automotive Technology program is the only post-secondary automotive technical training program in Alaska that is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation at the Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) level. This is the highest accreditation that can be obtained by automotive technology programs.
What can you do with an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology from UAA?
Our Associate Degree gives students the advanced technological training you’ll need for today’s automotive careers. Many of our students are recruited from the program before they even graduate.Automotive technology careers
Alumni from UAA’s Automotive Technology Associate Degree program have gone on to many different kinds of careers, from starting their own businesses to working with companies such as:
- New and used car dealerships
- Independent repair facilities
- Large service and fleet repair facilities
- Parts & service
- Aviation ground support equipment
By the numbers..
Automotive Technology Associate Degree program highlights
Get the training and hands-on experience to excel in today’s most in-demand automotive careers by majoring in A.A.S. Automotive Technology program at UAA.- Get hands-on experience in the automotive industry. The program includes a supervised practicum that can be completed after earning 12 automotive credits. Practicums vary depending on your career path and include working as service technicians at new car dealerships, fleet service centers, independent repair facilities and more.
- Receive industry training using the latest technology found in today’s vehicles. Our program courses integrates specific industry training and certifications from FCA (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Subaru, Fiat and AC Delco). The GM ASEP program courses integrate certification from General Motors.
- Get your ASE certification. We include training for ASE certifications and waive internal examinations for students who successfully pass specific certifications related to various courses. Many of our students are ASE certified by the time they graduate and hold several manufacturer-specific certifications.
- Work closely with expert faculty. All of our instructors are Master ASE Certified and have numerous years of experience working with diverse manufacturers. Classes are small with plenty of one-on-one instruction, and faculty have close connections with a wide network of local industry professionals.
- Earn credits you can apply toward further education. 100 percent of the credits from the program will transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Applied Technologies Leadership at UAA.
Amazing stories from automotive technology majors
I’m thankful for the guidance of my automotive technology instructors at UAA. I am now a certified automotive technician in large part due to it. I look forward to chasing their accolades in the automotive industry, with their help of course and many technically challenging conversations and lots of problem-solving along the way.
Through partnerships between Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Subaru U and UAA, automotive students and current technicians now have greater access to the company’s wide fleet of vehicles without leaving the state. Learn more.
With 700+ General Motors Certifications, our GM ASEP instructor is World Class Certified by General Motors & performs all of the technician technical training for the Alaska GM dealerships.
Automotive Technology Associate Degree program curriculum
The Automotive Technology program curriculum is modeled after a variety of successful corporate training programs. You’ll learn to diagnose and repair a full range of mechanical and electrical automotive components, including engines, transmissions, brake systems, heating and air conditioning systems and much more. The program incorporates several supervised internships and includes in-depth training in the latest technology and diagnostic strategies.Top classes for automotive technology majors
- Earn credit for working in the automotive field in the Automotive Technology Practicum. This course is-on-the-job training and reinforces the technical knowledge learned in class while providing valuable work experience and establishing important connections in the field.
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