Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│64 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Automotive Technology Degree Program
Experience top-notch training through the two-year Automotive Technology program at Moraine Park Technical College where you’ll earn the qualifications needed to become a skilled professional in the automotive tech industry.
With the increasingly complex automotive engineering technology, qualified automotive technicians are in high demand. Moraine Park’s Automotive Technology program provides the expert training and environment needed to become a certified professional who knows how to diagnose, maintain and repair vehicles in today’s auto industry. If you have a love for cars or are looking for a fun, exciting career, apply today to start preparing for ASE certification testing and become a skilled automotive tech.
What You’ll Learn
Students learn to diagnose, service and repair through hands-on training from experienced professionals. Graduates repair all eight major systems of the automobile through advanced auto technology which includes:
- Engine mechanical
- Engine performance
- Automatic transmission/transaxle
- Manual drive train
- Brakes
- Steering and suspension
- Climate control
- Electrical and electronic systems
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Specialist
- Automotive Warehouse Distributor
- Fleet Maintenance Technician
- Parts Specialist
- Service Manager/Assistant Service Manager
- Service Writer/Consultant
Earn the Auto Maintenance Technician technical diploma along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
“We need people in trades. At Holiday, we hire MPTC and tech college graduates and support our employees serving on committees at the College. Our partnership also helps us fill the many high-skill, high-paying jobs with MPTC graduates.”
– Mike Shannon, Holiday Automotive Chairman & Moraine Park Alumnus
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$11,436.80
Current tuition and fees
Coming Soon
Textbooks*
$166.15
Materials and supplies
*Based on new books. Rental, electronic and used options may be available.
Automotive Technology Student Voices
"I enjoyed the hands on learning and the environment, along with having fun in the process while learning." - Michael Vanhierden
