Automotive Technology AAS Degree

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Core courses meet for 4-week terms allowing you to focus on one core course and one general education course at a time.

Use the latest systems, tools, and diagnostic equipment in the industry to work on a variety of different vehicle makes and models. Learn to adapt to changing technology as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated.

Hawkeye is a Snap-On partnership school, giving you access to high-quality tools at a substantial discount. Once you register for classes, you’ll receive a link to order your tools directly through Snap-On.

Ordering through Snap-On lets you charge the cost of the tools to your student account. Once financial aid is applied to your student account and your tuition, fees, and bookstore charges are paid, any remaining aid will go toward the cost of your tools.

If you choose to use an alternative vendor, you are responsible for contacting the vendor, purchasing the tools, and ensuring the tools are available in time for the start of fall classes. Purchasing from an alternative vendor would require you to pay the cost of the tools up front and be reimbursed with any remaining financial aid after charges to your student account, such as tuition, fees, and bookstore charges, are paid in full.

If you plan to use your own tools or toolbox, please reach out to your program faculty to arrange this before classes begin.

List Price: $13,147.09

Snap-On Student Excellence Program Discount Price: $5,294.55

• 106BTMX: 6 pc 1/4" Dr Knurled Extension Set (1-1/4, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 11")
• 1206GS: 6 pc Combination Drive Square Drive Adaptor Set
• 120STTM: 20 pc 1/4" Drive 6-Point SAE Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (3/16–9/16")
• 124STTMM: 24 pc 1/4" Drive 6-Point Metric Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (5–15 mm)
• 206AFX: 6 pc 3/8" Dr Knurled Extension Set (1-1/2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 11")
• 211EFAMY: 11 pc 3/8" Dr Metric Hex Bit Socket Set (4-14 mm)
• 212EFTAY: 12 pc SAE Hex Driver Bit Socket Set (1/16-3/8")
• 212EFTXY: 12 pc TORX® Bit Socket Set (T8-T55 plus GM®-style T47)
• 222SFFS: 22 pc 3/8" Dr 6-Point SAE Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (1/4–7/8")
• 224SFFSM: 24 pc 3/8" Dr 6-Point Metric Shallow/ Deep Socket Set (8–19 mm)
• 313SWMYA: 13 pc 1/2" Dr 12-Pt Metric Shallow Socket Set (12-24 mm)
• 317MPC: 17 pc 1/2" Dr 12-Pt SAE General Service Socket Set
• AT4124: Rubber Tip
• AT4135: Blow Gun with Air Adjustment
• ATECH2FR125B: 3/8" Drive TechAngle® Flex-Head Torque Wrench (5-125 ft-lb)
• AWMG9: 9 pc Metric L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (1.5-10 mm)
• AWS13: 13 pc SAE L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (1/20-3/8")
• BTC8A: Terminal Cleaner
• CSA8CR: Red 7-5/8" Rigid Carbon Scraper
• CCY19304: Inspection Flashlight-Penlight
• EECT30H: Classic Bulb Circuit Tester
• F80: 3/8" Dr Standard Handle Ratchet
• FADH12C: 12" Adjustable Wrench
• FB300A: Bent Blade Feeler Gauge (Blue-Point®)
• FBST338: US/ Metric Feeler Gauge Set (Alternate part # FB335)
• GA143C: Valve Core and Stem Tool (Blue-Point®)
• GLASS50BK: Safety Glasses (Black)
• HBBD16: 16 oz Dead Blow Ball Peen Soft Grip Hammer
• HBBD32: 32 oz Ball Peen Soft Grip Dead Blow Hammer
• HBFE24: Dead Blow 24-Ounce Soft Grip Hammer
• HBFE48: 48 oz Dead Blow Soft Grip Hammer
• HSG319: Bi Mold Soft Grip Handle Hacksaw
• JCK8: Fender Cover
• LP10WR: Curved Jaw with Cutter Locking Pliers
• PBS704: 4 pc Prybar Set (6 - 20”)
• PK52A: 3-19/32" Straight Putty Knife/ Scraper (Blue-Point®)
• PL400B: 4 pc Pliers Set (Adj. Pliers, Needle Nose, Diag. Cutters, Slip-Joint)
• PPB826A: 8" Bronze Drift Punch
• PPC710BK: 11 pc Punch and Chisel Set
• PTIM5: Pick-Up and Inspection Tool (Blue-Point®)
• PWCS7ACF: 7" Wire Stripper/ Cutter/ Crimper
• QD3FR250A: 1/2" Dr SAE Adj Click-Type Flex-Head Torque Wrench (50-250 ft-lb)
• RULER602: 6" SAE/ Metric Pocket Rule
• RXFMS606B: 6 pc 6-Pt Metric Double End Flare Nut Wrench Set (9-21 mm)
• RXFS605B: 5 pc 6-Pt SAE Double End Flare Nut Wrench Set (1/4-13/16")
• S9704KR: 3/8" Dr 6-Pt 13/16" Retention Spark Plug Socket
• S9706KRA: 3/8" Dr 6-Pt 5/8" Retention Spark Plug Socket
• SGASA204CR: 4 pc Instinct® Soft Grip Miniature Pick Set
• SGDMRC44B: Ratcheting Soft Grip Standard Screwdriver
• SGDMRC4-TM4: 1/4" Square Drive Shank
• SGDP63IRBR: PHILLIPS® #3 Instinct® Soft Grip Screwdriver
• SGDX80BR: 8 pc Instinct® Soft Grip Combination Screwdriver Set
• SGHBF500A: 4 pc Instinct® Soft Grip Handle Mixed File Set
• SOEX704: 4 pc 12-Pt SAE Combination Wrench Set (15/16-1-1/8")
• SOEX710: 10 pc 12-Pt SAE Combination Wrench Set (5/16", 3/8-7/8")
• SOEXM705: 5 pc 12-Pt Metric Combination Wrench Set (20-24 mm)
• SOEXM710: 10 pc 12-Pt Metric Combination Wrench Set (10-19 mm)
• SOEXM8: 8 mm 12-Pt Metric Combination Wrench
• SOEXM9: 9 mm 12-Pt Metric Combination Wrench
• SPBS704AR: 4 pc Striking Prybar Set
• SRPCR105: 5 pc Snap Ring Pliers Set (Red)
• T72: 1/4" Dr Standard Handle Ratchet
• TD1040A: SAE Thread Pitch Gauge
• TDG1: Tread Depth Gauge (Blue-Point®)
• TDM100A: Metric Thread Pitch Gauge
• TPMA25: 25' Tape Rule

You can gain several certifications in:

• NC3- Snap On Meter
• Diagnostics
• Service Information
• On-Car NC3 Procut Brake lathe
• EPA 609 Refrigerant recovery and recycling
• ASE Student Certifications

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

You must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

This is a partial list of employers who have hired Automotive Technology graduates:

• Advanced Automotive, Evansdale
• Colwell Ford, Waterloo
• C&S Subaru Hyundai, Waterloo
• Dan Deery Toyota, Cedar Falls
• Davis Farm and Auto, Denver
• Jim Lind Service, Waterloo
• John Deery Nissan, Cedar Falls
• Rydell Chevrolet and Dodge, Waterloo
• Schuermans Automotive, Cedar Falls
• Tandem Tire, Cedar Falls
• Witham Auto Centers, Cedar Falls, La Porte City, Waterloo

You can get right to work after your program. Or, if you plan to earn an associate degree and go on to earn a bachelor’s degree, consider your transfer options.

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management has a documented pathway between Hawkeye's Automotive Technology AAS degree program and UNI's Technology Management Bachelor of Arts degree. Check out UNI's transfer guide to learn more.

If you’re interested in transferring, you must work closely with an academic advisor here and at the transfer institution. This is important to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Plan your transfer