Facilities
Lab Tour
In this whirlwind tour, you'll walk through a number of our hands-on automotive labs including those used for Honda PACT, engine and transmission repairs, electrical troubleshooting, chassis work, and more.
Automotive Service Sales & Marketing
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
- Assistant service manager
- Service adviser
- Service writer
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Directed Elective - Automotive Emphasis (AUE) or
- Directed Elective - Collision Repair Emphasis (CRE)
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (AMT104)
- Automotive Service Internship I (AMT260)
- Automotive Customer Service Techniques (AMT262)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO111)
- Principles of Management (MGT115)
- Principles of Marketing (MKT240)
- Vehicle Safety Inspection (AMT242)
- Automotive Internship II (AMT261)
- Small Business Management (MGT249)
- Business Law I (MGT301)
- Sales (MKT243)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
Mar 10
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, March 1012:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 11
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, March 1112:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, March 1612:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 18
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, March 1812:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, March 2312:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 25
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, March 2512:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, March 269:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, March 3012:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 31
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, March 3112:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 2
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, April 29:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 6
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, April 612:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 7
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, April 712:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 8
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, April 812:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 9
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, April 99:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 12
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Monday, April 1212:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 13
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, April 1312:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 14
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, April 1412:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 15
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, April 1512:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 16
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, April 169:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 19
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Monday, April 1912:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 20
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, April 2012:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 21
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, April 2112:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, April 2212:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 23
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, April 239:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 26
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Monday, April 2612:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 27
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Tuesday, April 2712:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 28
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Wednesday, April 2812:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 29
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Thursday, April 2912:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 30
Self-Scheduled Personal Tour - Automotive
Friday, April 309:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Penn College Motorsports Association
The club activities offer members exclusive exposure to the racing industry with tours of performance shops and opportunities to test their driving ability by participating in track days, autocross, and other driver skill events.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
12.12.2020
Graduating automotive major commissioned as Army officer
A Pennsylvania College of Technology senior was commissioned as an Army second lieutenant in an outdoor ceremony held Saturday ...
11.11.2020
PCMA wins five ‘Grand Prix’ honors
The president of the Penn College Motorsports Association and the student organization’s adviser participated in the ...
06.10.2020
Alumnus to lead community college in North Carolina
A Pennsylvania College of Technology alumnus will serve as the 10th president of Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, ...
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
At Penn College, the world is your classroom. Soak in the global experience by taking part in our study abroad program where you’ll study in Italy’s exotic car repair shops.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Many students have an opportunity to work in award-winning restoration shops across the nation.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Automotive students, faculty compete in ‘Green Grand Prix’
Members of the Penn College Motorsports Association participated in the 15th annual Toyota Green Grand Prix, which promotes innovation in sustainable transportation technologies while launching the season-opening weekend at New York’s renowned Watkins Glen International racetrack.
More Information
The first year technical courses contained in the degree are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation in both automotive and collision repair.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
- View the Automotive Required Tools
- View the Automotive Optional Tools
You are required to have a uniform for lab classes. It is recommended that you purchase three uniforms.
Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Tom Barnes, Manager, Steve Shannon Tire and Auto Centers, Inc.
- Mr. Michael Bastian, Owner, Bastian Tire Sales
- Mr. Christopher B Brown, Hyundai Service Manager, Jack Giambalvo Motor Co., Inc.
- Mr. Caleb Cartmell, '16, '18, Automotive Service Advisor, Steve Moyer Subaru
- Mr. Steve Kaiser Jr., General Manager, Fairfield Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
- Mr. Beau Keyte, '00, Owner, K-Tech Automotive
- Mr. Andrew Leigey, '01, '05, Automotive Instructor, Williamsport Area High School
- Mr. David K Plessinger, '78, Owner, Economy Auto Parts
- Mr. Nick Rieber, '08, '10, Assistant Service Manager, The Faulkner Organization
- Mr. Philip Rizzo, Operations Director, Blaise Alexander Management Company
- Mr. Alan Wyland, Owner, Dave's Service Center
- Mr. Cory D Yerger, Service Manager, Steve Moyer Subaru