Automotive Department
The Automotive Department at Seminole State College enables students to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or career certificate while gaining valuable experience and preparing for successful careers in the automotive industry.
Students can earn an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Engineering Technology through one of three specialty tracks:
- Ford – Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET)
- General Motors – Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP)
- Import– Technician Automotive Career Training (TACT)
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Information Sessions
All students interested in our Automotive programs are invited to attend information sessions where they will:
- Receive general information about Admissions & Financial Aid
- Learn about our different Automotive Programs (Degree & Certificate Programs)
- Meet the program manager, faculty, and academic advisor
- Tour the automotive labs and classrooms
- See demonstrations of how state-of-the-art technology is used in the automotive program
Information Session Dates
| Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday January 23, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for January 23 |
| Thursday February 20, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for February 20 |
| Thursday March 13, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for March 13 |
| Thursday April 24, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Automotive Classroom, AT-112 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for April 24 |
| Thursday May 22, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for May 22 |
| Thursday June 26, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for June 26 |
| Thursday July 17, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for July 17 |
| Thursday August 7, 2025 | 3 p.m. | Automotive Showroom, AT-102 Sanford/Lake Mary Campus | Register for August 7 |
Why Choose Seminole State?
- Award-winning program: Seminole State’s Automotive Service Management Technology A.A.S. degree has been recognized as the No. 1 automotive education program in the nation.
- Fully accredited curriculum: The automotive curriculum is accredited by ASE Education Foundation, Ford and General Motors (GM). It combines the latest in automotive technology education, relevant industry internships and strong academic coursework.
- Manufacturer training credentials: Students earn specific manufacturer training credentials upon graduation.
- Modern training facility: The Barbara Miller CFADA Automotive Training Center features the latest equipment, high-tech classrooms, a 2,000-square-foot showroom and much more.
- Highly qualified faculty: All professors in the College’s automotive program are ASE-certified master technicians and have extensive industry experience.
- Career opportunities: Seminole State’s automotive students intern at new car dealerships, fleet operations facilities, municipalities or independent garages to prepare for full-time jobs in the automotive field.
- Transferable degree: Students who earn an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Engineering Technology from Seminole State will earn credits that can be applied toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree from Seminole State.