Automotive Technology (High School)
Meridian Community College’s Automotive Technology program for high schoolers gives students the opportunity to begin preparing for a career as an automotive technician or mechanic while earning Dual Credit.
This one-year certificate program focuses on the skills needed to diagnose, service, test, and repair today’s complex, computer-controlled automotive systems. Students gain hands-on experience in a live working environment designed to reflect the automotive service industry, with an emphasis on building strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
The MCC Automotive Technology Program is a CTE Dual Credit class available to eligible high school students. Classes are held at Ross Collins Career and Technical Center.
To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each ATV course to progress in the program.Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
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Attain a 14 composite score on the ACT;
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Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 230 or higher on the Accuplacer NG Algebra Section
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Earn a “C” or above in Math for Occupational Education (CTE 1113);
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Complete 15 semester hours with a “C” average or above from an accredited college or university and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra. Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement.
In order to progress in this program, a grade of “C” or better is required in all Automotive Technology courses. A passing grade must be earned in all other coursework, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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First Year | Fall Semester |
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Hours |
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ATT 1811 |
Introduction, Safety, and Employability Skills |
1 |
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ATT 1214 |
Brakes |
4 |
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Semester Hours |
5 |
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First Year | Spring Semester |
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Hours |
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ATT 1124 |
Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems |
4 |
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ATT 1715 |
Engine Repair |
4 |
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Semester Hours |
8 |
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Second Year | Fall Semester |
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Hours |
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ATT 1424 |
Engine Performance I |
4 |
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ATT 1134 |
Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems |
4 |
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Semester Hours |
8 |
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Second Year | Spring Semester |
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Course Number |
Course Description |
Hours |
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ATT 2434 |
Engine Performance II |
4 |
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ATT 2334 |
Steering and Suspension Systems |
4 |
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ATT 2912 |
Special Problems I in Automotive Technology |
2 |
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Semester Hours |
10 |
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Total Semester Hours |
31 |
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For more information:
Katie Barrett, Dual Education Coordinator
katie.barrett@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1311