Automotive

Fuel your future with industry-driven curriculums.

Have a passion for cars and trucks? Meet that interest head on and hands-on with a variety of options in automotive.

Whether you plan to rise to management, are interested in service and sales, or want to learn everything there is to know about the Honda brand, you’ll find a major that’s right for you. Plus, many of our automotive programs include paid internships so you can earn while you learn.

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Automotive Technology Management (B.S.)

Combine technical know-how with the leadership and administrative expertise you need to rise to management positions. 

Automotive Technology Management (B.S.) Online

Hone management skills that you can apply to a career in automotive. And do it all online with course materials available 24/7.

Automotive Service Sales & Marketing (A.A.S.)

Learn the ins and outs of auto mechanics plus the sales and marketing strategies to open all types of positions in the field.

Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)

Put your trouble shooting skills to the test in advanced learning labs where you’ll learn to diagnose and repair vehicles of all makes and models.

Automotive Technology: Honda PACT (A.A.S.)

Master the technical skills to maintain and repair all types of vehicles while exploring the specifics that make Honda one of the world's most popular brands. 

Automotive Service Technician Certificate

Takeaway the hands-on skills you need to land a technician position at a dealership, independent garage, or service station. 

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Penn College News
03.01.2024

College's Transportation Scholars program featured on 'Centre County Report'

Friday’s “Centre County Report” featured a story on Penn College’s Transportation Scholars program. The weekly broadcast -- produced by students in the capstone broadcast journalism course in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State – included an interview with Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies.

02.23.2024

Penn College receives NSF grant to aid transportation workforce

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to support students majoring in a transportation-related field. The National Science Foundation awarded $1,498,465 (grant No. 2221107) as part of its S-STEM program, which funds scholarships for academically talented low-income students.

02.23.2024

Electric vehicles topic of SEDA-COG hearing, lab tour

Following a SEDA-Council of Governments hearing yesterday in the Thompson Professional Development Center on the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, participants visited the college’s EV lab in the Parkes Automotive Technology Center. Automotive technology faculty members Christopher J. Holley and Charles F. Probst described the opportunities and challenges presented by EVs with the group.

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Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.