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Automotive Technology Engine Performance and Smog Technician 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 directly25 count as electives10 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to California State University (system-wide) for 35 required courses at Cuyamaca College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Recommended Course Sequence

47 credits

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
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
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
Advanced Electronics
AUTO 263 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Advanced Electronics Laboratory
AUTO 263L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Advanced Electronics Assessment Test Out
AUTO 263T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis
AUTO 264 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis Laboratory
AUTO 264L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis Assessment Test Out
AUTO 264T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Advanced Engine Performance
AUTO 283 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Advanced Engine Performance Laboratory
AUTO 283L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Advanced Engine Performance Assessment Test Out
AUTO 283T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Level I Inspector Training Emission Control License
AUTO 284 · 2 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Level I Inspector Training Emission Control License Laboratory
AUTO 284L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Level I Inspector Training Emission Control License Assessment Test Out
AUTO 284T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Level II Inspector Training Emission Control License
AUTO 285 · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Level II Inspector Training Emission Control License Laboratory
AUTO 285L · 1 credit
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
Level II Inspector Training Emission Control License Assessment Test Out
AUTO 285T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Bar Smog Check Repair Technician Update Training Assessment Test Out
AUTO 286T
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
Automotive Work Experience
AUTO 212 · 12 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective

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