Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
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Overall Placement
61%
Hired within 1 month after Graduation
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Learn Technical, Management, and Soft Skills
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.
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment, just like you’ll see in the real world.
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As a Automotive student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 131 scholarships.
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Automotive
From time to time, an extraordinary leader rises above the crowd. That's Andrew.
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Automotive
After one semester at his previous school, he said ‘good-bye’ to large lecture halls and ‘hello’ to hands-on learning.
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Automotive
After spending three years training in automotive at his CTC, Shawn knew a college degree would take him where he wanted to go.
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Automotive
Seemingly impossible mechanical issues? No worries. Joe loves a challenge.
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.
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.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
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.
A.A.S degree from an accredited institution or NATEF certified school or completed ASE Master Technician Certification (8 certifications total) and official/final high school transcript.
Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Students may transfer with an associate degree from Penn College or other regionally accredited colleges with equivalent courses. Penn College officials will evaluate transcripts prior to acceptance to the major and junior level status. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificate, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certification(s), or industry specific training that includes full-time industry related work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for credit as determined by the Automotive Department.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
2020-21 | Total Grads with Placement | Positive Placement | Positive Placement % | Overall Placement | Overall Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Technology Management (BAM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 1 | 100.0% |
| Automotive Technology Management (BAU) | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% |
2021-22 | Total Grads with Placement | Positive Placement | Positive Placement % | Overall Placement | Overall Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Technology Management (BAM) | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 5 | 100.0% |
| Automotive Technology Management (BAU) | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% |
2022-23 | Total Grads with Placement | Positive Placement | Positive Placement % | Overall Placement | Overall Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Technology Management (BAU) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 2 | 100.0% |
2023-24 | Total Grads with Placement | Positive Placement | Positive Placement % | Overall Placement | Overall Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Technology Management (BAM) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 2 | 100.0% |
| Automotive Technology Management (BAU) | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | 6 | 100.0% |
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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.
Automotive Honda Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Andrew Knorr
Parts Manager
Ciocca Dealership
Mr. Matt Marchiori
Executive Staff for Fixed Operations
Ciocca Dealerships
Ms. Brooklynne Morse
Automotive Technician
Scott Honda
Mr. Joseph Mudlock
Service Manager
Motorworld Honda/Acura
Mr. Jon J Yetter
Honda Service Manager
Ciocca Dealerships
Instructor, Automotive Technology
Professor, Automotive Technology Management
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Eric Pruden
Instructor, Automotive Technology and Collision Repair
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
Faculty, Automotive (Honda PACT)
Instructor, Automotive Technology
Robert Vlacich, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology, Department Head
Instructor, Automotive Technology
Automotive Service Sales & Marketing
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Service Technician
Certificate
Automotive Technology : Honda PACT
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Technology Management, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Aviation Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Certificate
Collision Repair Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Collision Repair Technician
Certificate
Automotive Restoration
Certificate