Diesel Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 64 Hours

The Diesel Technology program is an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) master certified program that focuses on medium and heavy duty trucks. The classes offered are in the eight ASE areas: diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical and electronics, preventive maintenance, gas engines, and heating and air conditioning. The curriculum follows the recommended tasks that will give the students the skills to be an entry level mechanic. The degree program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, (703) 669-6650

Diesel Technology Program Requirements

DSL-105 Diesel Engine Repair Credits: 4
DSL-112 Diesel Brakes Credits: 4
DSL-115 Diesel Preventive Maintenance Credits: 4
DSL-171 Electrical I Credits: 4
DSL-175 Electrical II Credits: 4
DSL-185 Heating and Air Conditioning Credits: 4
DSL-205 Advanced Diesel Engines Credits: 4
DSL-215 Suspension and Steering Credits: 4
DSL-232 Diesel Diagnostics & Repair Credits: 4
DSL-235 Heavy Duty Drives Credits: 4
DSL-290 Capstone/Co-op/Internship Credits: 3
DSL Related Elective Credits: 4

General Education Requirements

ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1
Communications Elective Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective (TEC 108 or MTH 105 or higher) Credits: 3
TES-140 Technical Physics Credits: 4 or
Science Elective Credits: 4
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .