Program Descriptions
         
 
Motorsports Vehicle Technology Department Programs
  1. Motorsports Vehicle Technology Degree
  2. Motorsports Vehicle Technology Diploma
  3. Motorsports Chassis Technician Certificate
  4. Motorsports Engine Builder Certificate
  5. Motorsports Fabrication Technician Certificate


Motorsports Vehicle Technology Degree
The Motorsports Vehicle Technology program prepares the student for an entry level position in a racing team shop. Focus is on many forms of racing vehicles including sports cars, stock cars, drag cars, and open wheel cars. Students will learn chassis set-up, engine designs, brake systems, transmissions, electrical systems, fuel systems, and fabrication skills unique to racing vehicles. Students will also be taught precision measurement, math, and communication skills required of professional racing team members. Graduates of the program receive a Motorsports Vehicle Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. This program is offered by the Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MST) department.

Availibility
Twenty-four students are accepted Winter and Summer quarters based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     A competitive admission process, including competency testing, an interview, and a copy of current resume, is used to select applicants for the program. Application deadline is October 15 for Winter quarter, and May 15 for Summer quarter. Applications, transcripts and test scores must be received prior to these dates.
    Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ECO 1101Principles Of Economics5View
    ENG 1101Composition And Rhetoric5View
    MAT 1111College Algebra5View
          - OR -
    MAT 1100Quantitative Skills And Reason(6)View
    XXX XXXDegree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts5
    XXX XXXDegree Level General Core Electives10
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MST 100Intro To Motorsports6View
    MST 101Racing Vehicle Systems6View
    MST 107Ignition Systems6View
    MST 112Full-time Internship6View
    MST 114Internship II6View
    MST 123Motorsports Machine Tool6View
          - OR -
    MCH 101Introduction To Machine Tool(6)View
    MST 124Motorsports Welding6View
          - OR -
    WLD 100Introduction To Welding Tech(6)View
    MST 126Gear Box And Final Drives6View
    MST 128Composite I3View
    MST 130Composites II3View
    MST 132Fabrication Techniques6View
    MST 134Engine Design & Build & Testin6View
    MST 136Race Car Preparation & Testing6View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation105
     
     




    Motorsports Vehicle Technology Diploma
    The Motorsports Vehicle Technology diploma program prepares the student for an entry level position in a racing team shop. Focus is on many forms of racing vehicles including sports cars, stock cars, drag cars, and open wheel cars. Students learn chassis set-up, engine designs, brake systems, transmissions, electrical systems, fuel systems, and fabrication skills unique to racing vehicles. Students are also taught precision measurement, math, and communication skills required of professional racing team members. This program is offered by the Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MST) department.

    Availibility
    Twenty-four students are accepted Winter and Summer quarters based on space availability and selection. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     A competitive admission process including competency testing, an interview, and copy of current resume is used to select applicants for the program. Application deadlines are October 15th for Winter quarter and May 15 for Summer quarter. Applications, transcripts and test scores must be received prior to these dates.
    Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EMP 1000Interpersonal Rel/Prof. Dev.3View
    ENG 1010Fundamentals Of English I5View
    MAT 1012Foundations Of Mathematics5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MST 100Intro To Motorsports6View
    MST 101Racing Vehicle Systems6View
    MST 107Ignition Systems6View
    MST 114Internship II6View
    MST 123Motorsports Machine Tool6View
          - OR -
    MCH 101Introduction To Machine Tool(6)View
    MST 124Motorsports Welding6View
          - OR -
    WLD 100Introduction To Welding Tech(6)View
    MST 126Gear Box And Final Drives6View
    MST 128Composite I3View
    MST 130Composites II3View
    MST 132Fabrication Techniques6View
    MST 134Engine Design & Build & Testin6View
    MST 136Race Car Preparation & Testing6View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation88
     
     




    Motorsports Chassis Technician Certificate
    The Motorsports Chassis Technician certificate of credit program prepares students for entry into the motorsports racing industry as a racing vehicle chassis technician. Graduates will receive a Motorsports Chassis Technician's certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MST) department.

    Availibility
    Twenty-four students are accepted Winter quarter based on space availability and selection. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     A competitive admission process including competency testing and an interview is used to select applicants for the program. Application deadline is October 15th of each year. Applications, transcripts and test scores must be received prior to this date.
    Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MST 100Intro To Motorsports6View
    MST 101Racing Vehicle Systems6View
    MST 123Motorsports Machine Tool6View
          - OR -
    MCH 101Introduction To Machine Tool(6)View
    MST 132Fabrication Techniques6View
    MST 136Race Car Preparation & Testing6View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation30
     
     




    Motorsports Engine Builder Certificate
    The Motorsports Engine Builder certificate of credit program prepares students for entry into the motorsports racing industry as a racing vehicle engine builder. Graduates will receive a Motorsports Engine Builder's certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MST) department.

    Availibility
    Twenty-four students are accepted Winter quarter based on space availability and selection. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     A competitive admission process including competency testing and an interview is used to select applicants for the program. Application deadline is October 15th of each year. Applications, transcripts and test scores must be received prior to this date.
    Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MST 100Intro To Motorsports6View
    MST 101Racing Vehicle Systems6View
    MST 123Motorsports Machine Tool6View
          - OR -
    MCH 101Introduction To Machine Tool(6)View
    MST 134Engine Design & Build & Testin6View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation24
     
     




    Motorsports Fabrication Technician Certificate
    The Motorsports Fabrication Technician program prepares students for entry into the motorsports racing industry as a fabrication technician. Graduates will receive a Motorsports Fabricatian Technician's certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MST) department.

    Availibility
    Twenty-four students are accepted Winter quarter based on space availability and selection. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     A competitive admission process including competency testing and an interview is used to select applicants for the program. Application deadline is October 15th of each year. Applications, transcripts and test scores must be received prior to this date.
    Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MST 100Intro To Motorsports6View
    MST 101Racing Vehicle Systems6View
    MST 123Motorsports Machine Tool6View
          - OR -
    MCH 101Introduction To Machine Tool(6)View
    MST 128Composite I3View
    MST 130Composites II3View
    MST 132Fabrication Techniques6View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation30