Facilities
Modern Fully-Equipped Labs
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment, just like you’ll see in the real world.
Automotive Service Sales & Marketing
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
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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.
- Science Elective (SCI)
Virtual Tour
Automotive
Get a snapshot of the power-packed automotive programs, take a look inside lab spaces loaded with specialized tools and equipment just like you’ll find in the real world, and learn how you can fuel your future. With small class sizes, intensive hands-on lab experiences, true-to-life internships, and the support of dedicated faculty, a degree from Penn College will take you where you want to go.
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.
Jan 28
Open House
Friday, January 288:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Feb 5
Open House
Saturday, February 58:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Feb 25
Open House
Friday, February 258:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Mar 19
Open House
Saturday, March 198:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 3
Open House
Sunday, April 38:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Apr 22
Open House
Friday, April 228:30 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
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.
News
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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
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, Fixed Operations Director, W&L Subaru
- Mr. Alan Wyland, Owner, Dave's Service Center
- Mr. Cory D Yerger, Service Manager, Steve Moyer Subaru