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Automotive Technology Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement — Associate in Science

A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).

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$1,346

In-state tuition / yr

41%

Graduate on time

$23,906

Median earnings after

51%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

0 transfer directly30 count as electives11 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to California State University (system-wide) for 41 required courses at Cuyamaca College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Recommended Course Sequence

44 credits

Introduction to Automotive Technology
AUTO 099 · 3 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Introduction to Automotive Technology Laboratory
AUTO 100L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 111 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 111L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 111T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation
AUTO 121 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation Laboratory
AUTO 121L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Automatic Transmission Theory and Operation Assessment Test Out
AUTO 121T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair
AUTO 131 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair Laboratory
AUTO 131L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Manual Transmission and Transaxle Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 131T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Differential and 4WD Systems Diagnosis and Service
AUTO 132 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Differential and 4WD Systems Laboratory
AUTO 132L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Differential and 4WD Systems Assessment Test Out
AUTO 132T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 143 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 143L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Steering and Suspension Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 143T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
AUTO 144
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Laboratory
AUTO 144L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Assessment Test Out
AUTO 144T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Brake System Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 151 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Brake System Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 151L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Brake System Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 151T
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 161 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electrical Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 161L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electrical Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 161T
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electronics Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 162 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electronics Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 162L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Electronics Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 162T
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair
AUTO 171 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair Laboratory
AUTO 171L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out
AUTO 171T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems
AUTO 181 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems Laboratory
AUTO 181L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Performance I Ignition and Fuel Systems Assessment Test Out
AUTO 181T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust and Emission Systems
AUTO 183 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust Emission Systems Laboratory
AUTO 183L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Engine Performance II Intake Exhaust Emission Systems Assessment Test Out
AUTO 183T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis
AUTO 194 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis Laboratory
AUTO 194L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Diesel Engine Performance and Diagnosis Assessment Test Out
AUTO 194T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.