Automotive

Fuel your future with industry-driven curriculums.

Have a passion for cars and trucks? Meet that interest head on and hands-on with a variety of options in automotive.

Whether you plan to rise to management, are interested in service and sales, or want to learn everything there is to know about the Honda brand, you’ll find a major that’s right for you. Plus, many of our automotive programs include paid internships so you can earn while you learn.

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Automotive Technology Management (B.S.)

Combine technical know-how with the leadership and administrative expertise you need to rise to management positions. 

Automotive Technology Management (B.S.) Online

Hone management skills that you can apply to a career in automotive. And do it all online with course materials available 24/7.

Automotive Service Sales & Marketing (A.A.S.)

Learn the ins and outs of auto mechanics plus the sales and marketing strategies to open all types of positions in the field.

Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)

Put your trouble shooting skills to the test in advanced learning labs where you’ll learn to diagnose and repair vehicles of all makes and models.

Automotive Technology: Honda PACT (A.A.S.)

Master the technical skills to maintain and repair all types of vehicles while exploring the specifics that make Honda one of the world's most popular brands. 

Automotive Service Technician Certificate

Takeaway the hands-on skills you need to land a technician position at a dealership, independent garage, or service station. 

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Penn College classes add global travel to students’ education

Supporting Pennsylvania College of Technology’s mission to equip future leaders with real-world experience, faculty members led students in exploring new parts of that world through six 2024 Global Experience classes. In Europe, students explored the origin and future of objects of their study, and in Latin America, they used their budding skills to serve others. Around 135 students participated in the classes.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Penn College announces hiring of assistant dean

Pennsylvania College of Technology has named veteran educator Ali L. Lorson as assistant dean of transportation technologies. Lorson comes to Penn College from the Mifflinburg Area School District, where she served as nontraditional education coordinator. In that role, she provided leadership in the creation, execution and assessment of district services and programs, including growing post-secondary opportunities for students.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Automotive prof shares advice in MOTOR magazine

Christopher J. Holley, associate professor of automotive technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, is one of three college faculty members interviewed by MOTOR magazine for its article, "Back-to-School at Automotive Colleges." The article aims to share advice with automotive students, preparing them for a successful new school year. In addition to Holley, two other veteran automotive professors are featured; they hail from colleges in Illinois and Oregon.

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