How to Get Started
The Automotive Technology program is offered at Brookhaven College, Cedar Valley College and Eastfield College.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $117 per three-hour class - that’s $39 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
All campus-based courses are designed to include approximately 34 percent lecture and 66 percent laboratory activities, including various Web- or computer-based components. All awards include a cooperative work experience component requiring a minimum of part-time work in a course-related occupation.
See the Courses, Degrees, Certificates and Specialty Programs page for detailed information and links to our catalog.
Accreditation
All DCCCD colleges are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for Texas schools. Additionally, the Brookhaven and Eastfield automotive programs are certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) to teach automotive repair.
Employer Testimonials
Our programs teach you what you need to know in the real world, and we have the testimonials to prove it.
See what employers in our Dealership-Sponsored Technician program have to say about Brookhaven Automotive Technology graduates.
Extracurricular Activities
Each of our colleges has an extensive selection of student clubs and organizations for students interested in social, cultural or leadership enrichment opportunities. All students of automotive programs are encouraged to participate in the various student programs offered by each college through Student Programs and Resources (SPAR). The SPAR Office on each campus coordinates all student clubs and organizations, from student government and leadership to program clubs.
Eastfield College has an Automotive Car Club and also sponsors student participation in the VICA Skills U.S.A. contest.
Brookhaven’s Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) holds an annual intercollegiate competition, the ASEP Challenge, in which students of member community college ASEP programs from the south central region compete for bragging rights and the coveted ASEP Challenge traveling plaque.
Transferring From DCCCD
Automotive Technology courses are designed for direct entry into the workplace. However, if you are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree after you leave DCCCD, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
The University of North Texas offers direct transfer of core automotive courses for credit in the Applied Technology and Performance Improvement program. Students may apply up to 36 hours of automotive course work for credit toward the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. Much of the core work can also be accomplished through distance learning.
If you are interested in transferring your automotive credits to a program with a focus on business, check out Northwood University’s Automotive Marketing program.
Faculty Profiles
The faculty in each program are factory-trained technicians with years of automotive service and teaching experience. Many have advanced degrees and all have ASE certifications. We invite you to explore their credentials and compare them with instructors of any institution offering automotive training.
DCCCD automotive programs offer cutting-edge automotive training by world-class faculty for an unbelievably affordable price. Decide for yourself: see profiles of some of our Automotive Technology faculty.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Automotive Technology program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.