Honda/Acura Automotive Technology Associate in Science

Why choose Honda/Acura Automotive Technology? The Honda/Acura Automotive Technology program, otherwise known as PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) is a partnership among Nashua Community College, American Honda Motor Company Inc., and regional Honda/Acura Dealers.

The program is designed to train students for employment in Honda/Acura dealerships and prepare them for ASE Master certification. Students receive training through a combination of classroom theory, hands-on lab work, general education components, and an internship with a local dealership.

Technical instruction is conducted in a professionally equipped, modern facility and American Honda supplies the program with vehicles, special tools, and access to technical data.

Upon graduation, students will have received a large percentage of the required training needed to become a Honda/Acura Master Technician and will also be prepared to acheive ASE Master certification.

Program Outcomes Estimated Cost of Program* Students who graduate from this program will be able to: An Associate degree in Honda Automotive Technology • Evaluate, diagnose, and repair various automotive from Nashua Community College tuition and fees only: systems using NATEF guidelines • In-State: $17,481 • Use technology and basic scientific principles for • NE Regional: $17,481 research and problem solving • Out-of-State: $17,481 • Employ effective written and oral communication skills *Additional costs and fees apply including: • Demonstrate effective technical writing skills • Tools • Utilize mathematical logic and analysis for • Graduation problem solving • Orientation • Understand the connections between individuals and society • Have the ability to achieve ASE Master certification Utilize Career Coach • Demonstrate proficiency with the Honda The “Career Coach” resource can show you how to Interactive Network and other technological narrow down your interests to real career fields and and information resources specific job titles to help you focus on what courses to • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills register for at NCC. The Career Coach will also reveal • Perform reading skills at a college level local salary estimates for your future career. In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate Access Career Coach on our homepage: nashuacc.edu competency in the general education outcomes.

Register Register for all of the courses recommended each semester. Take at least 14-16 credits each semester to graduate in two years. A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WHEN THEY COMPLETE 30+ CREDITS WITHIN THEIR FIRST YEAR! (Research by Complete College of America)Step 3: Register

Nashua Community College | 505 Amherst St. Nashua, NH 03063 | 603.578.8908 | nashuacc.edu Degree: Honda/Acura Automotive Technology Focus Area: Industry & Transportation

YOUR PATHWAY TO AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE This ACADEMIC MAP keeps you on track to graduate in two years by taking the correct amount of credits each semester.

M: Milestone Course 2- Year Program Plan For Full-Time Students

M SEMESTER 1 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

HATN121N Honda Service and Maintenance* 4 DO THIS - • Meet with advisor to discuss academic HATN113N Honda Electricity and Wiring 4 goals and plan coursework ENGL101N College Composition 4 • Take English and Math first semester MATH103N Topics in Applied College Mathematics -OR- 3 General Education Core Requirement: Quantitative Literacy 3/4 15/16 CREDIT HOURS M SEMESTER 2 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

HATN114N Honda Steering & Suspension 4 DO THIS - • Meet with advisor to discuss academic HATN122N Honda Brakes and Stability Systems 4 goals and plan coursework HATN190N Honda Dealership Internship I** 2 • Take advantage of tutoring services • Consider summer courses to catch up General Education Core Requirement: English/Communications 3 or get ahead 11/13CREDIT HOURS M SEMESTER 3 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS DO THIS - HATN205N Honda Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems 4 • Meet with advisor to confirm plan • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 HATN195N Honda Dealership Internship II** 3 to graduate 12 CREDIT HOURS • Check your student email daily M SEMESTER 4 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

HATN210N Honda Engine Performance I 4 HATN226N Honda Transmissions and Drivelines 4 DO THIS - • Meet with advisor to confirm plan HATN191N Honda Dealer Internship III** 2 • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate PHYS101N Physical Science I 4 • Check your student email daily General Education Core Requirement: History/Political Science -OR- 3 General Education Core Requirement: Behavioral Social Science 15/17 CREDIT HOURS M SEMESTER 5 ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT STEPS

HATN228N Honda Engine Repair 4 DO THIS - Apply for Graduation HATN221N Honda Heating and AC Systems 4 COMPLETION of Associate in Arts HATN192N Honda Dealership Internship IV** 2 ARTS140N Welding and Metal Craft -OR- 3 General Education Core Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts OR Global Awareness 3 11/13 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS: 63

*A student must earn a ‘C’ or better in order to progress in this program.**Seven Internship credit hours total must be earned in order to graduate. All Honda/Acura certifications will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the entire program. All Honda and General education courses must be completed with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher. To qualify for a Honda dealership placement, a student must successfully complete all program coursework leading up to each of the internship courses. A 2.0 GPA is required for Internship placement.Note: A basic automotive tool kit and roll cabinet are required. Students must present a relatively clean driving record for acceptance into the program

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