School of Transportation Technology
Parkes Automotive Center, Rm. 133 · (570) 327-4516
Alternative Credit FAQs
Visit the College Alternative Credit FAQ Web page for general requirements and procedures about alternative credit at Penn College.
- If I am a technician working in the field, do I have to take the 100- and 200-level AMT/ABC courses required for the bachelor’s degree?
- I have a current Airframe and Powerplant license; how many credits would I receive towards a B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology (BAV)?
- I am certified in several Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas; can these be used for course credit?
- If I have already covered the course material in a secondary automotive or collision program, how do I receive credit?
- Can I transfer automotive courses from another postsecondary automotive program into the B.S. in Automotive Technology Management (BAU)?
Q: If I am a technician working in the field, do I have to take the 100- and 200-level AMT/ABC courses required for the bachelor’s degree?
A: As a technician, you have two alternative credit options for the 46 required Directed Transportation Technology Electives. You may produce proof of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in all eight automotive areas or five collision repair areas. Or, you may produce proof of Master Technician status or equivalent from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Q: I have a current Airframe and Powerplant license; how many credits would I receive towards a B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology (BAV)?
A: You would receive a minimum of 55.5 credits for AVC 100-, 200-, and 300-level courses required in the first two years of study.
Q: I am certified in several Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas; can these be used for course credit?
A: Individual ASE credentials can be counted for individual course credit based on a review of each ASE certificate. However, the maximum allowance towards a two-year degree is 30 credits.
Q: If I have already covered the course material in a secondary automotive or collision program, how do I receive credit?
A: If you are not yet a registered student, contact Admissions. If you did not previously request an advanced credit on the application, Admissions will send a competency evaluation back to your school. For current students, such requests will be handled like any other advanced credit request.
Q: Can I transfer automotive courses from another postsecondary automotive program into the B.S. in Automotive Technology Management (BAU)?
A: To make sure that all students have similar technical knowledge before starting their junior year, we only accept course credit from public NATEF master-certified automotive programs. Since the purpose of NATEF certification is to better prepare students for the ASE certifications, anyone coming from non-certified and/or private institutions will be required to show proof of passing individual ASE certifications.