Automotive Technology
At State Tech, the Automotive Technology program puts students in the driver’s seat of today’s advanced automotive industry. Through hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs, students gain a complete understanding of vehicle systems from traditional mechanics to the latest computerized and hybrid technologies.
The curriculum covers engine repair, diagnostics, electrical systems, emissions control, and alternative fuels, preparing students to excel in a fast-evolving field. For those looking to take their skills to the next level, the High-Performance option offers advanced training in high-performance engines, suspensions, welding, and structural fabrication.
Students also learn how to use computerized diagnostic systems to solve complex problems and maintain vehicles that might otherwise be discarded, making this program a key contributor to the green economy.
Graduates are well-prepared for high-demand roles such as automotive technician and service writer, ready to keep vehicles running efficiently and sustainably in a technology-driven world.
At State Tech, you don’t just work on cars, you master the technology that drives them.
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Why Study Automotive Technology at State Tech
Job Demand
Graduates of State Tech’s Automotive Technology program are in high demand across Missouri and beyond. With more vehicles on the road than ever and a nationwide shortage of skilled technicians, employers actively seek out State Tech grads for their hands-on expertise and advanced diagnostic skills. It’s a career path offering strong job security, competitive pay, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
Hands-on Education
This program provides students with a solid foundation in automotive fundamentals, including advanced automotive technology and computerized equipment.
Graduate Job-Ready
Students have two Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree options from which to choose. Both options fully educate students in the fundamentals of the automobile field, so that they have a background that supports advancement within the industry or that allows them to begin a business of their own. The General Option includes instruction on all the systems of conventional gasoline powered vehicles. The High Performance Option provides training on the modification and construction of performance vehicles used in motor-sports. If time allows, students in the General Option may elect to take additional courses in welding, high performance modifications, electric/hybrid systems, and diesel engines to develop additional skills and should consult their advisors if they wish to do so.
What you'll learn
This program is for students who want to become skilled automotive service technicians and have the opportunity to work in one of the best-equipped shops in Missouri under the supervision of competent, thoroughly trained instructors. State Technical College of Missouri instructors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified Automobile Technicians in the areas they teach. The Automotive Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
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Program Details
Highlights
- Choose between a general option or high performance option
- Curriculum includes increasingly sophisticated automotive technology and computerized equipment
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Interesting Courses
During their education, students use computers to diagnose and correct problems that affect automotive emissions systems to help reduce the carbon footprint. The program is recognized by the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), as complying with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2020 Clean Air Act requirements for refrigerant recovery and recycling to protect the environment. Solvents and other chemicals are recycled to help reduce water, air, and soil contamination.
Concentrations
- Alongside the general automotive degree, students can choose a High-Performance option, specializing in high-performance engines and suspensions, as well as advanced welding and structural work.
- The curriculum also covers hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels. Students use computers to diagnose and address issues affecting automotive emissions systems, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions.
Career Possibilities
- Automotive Technician
- Service Writer
Truly hands-on education
We believe time-on-task has to be part of your education. That means time spent learning from experienced instructors in real-world environments and real-world situations. That’s why the State Tech campus is home to more than 50 labs, an automotive bay, aviation hangar, and 40+ acres of land dedicated to our heavy equipment operations program.
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