The Automotive Technology Agreement between Southern Illinois University and Oakton provides a curricular pathway for one of the very few baccalaureate automotive technology programs in the country supplying the industry.
Students who wish to apply for the Automotive Technology Program should apply online using the standard online application for SIU linked above. Read about the SIU Automotive Technology bachelor's degree program: SIU Automotive Program.
An Oakton College graduate receiving an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology will be considered for admission to SIU Carbondale's Automotive Technology (AUT) program if the following are met:
Acceptance into the Capstone Option reduces the University Core Curriculum for the A.A.S. degree recipient in Automotive Technology at Oakton College pursuing the B.S. in Automotive Technology (AUT) at SIU Carbondale to 30 semester hours. This, along with taking the courses listed above as part of the A.A.S. degree, makes it possible for the student to complete the B.S. in Automotive Technology (AUT) at SIU Carbondale in approximately 60 additional semester hours beyond the A.A.S. degree.
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 42 senior institution hours at the 300-400 course level, with the last 30 such senior institution hours being at SIU Carbondale for residency purposes. Those students enrolled in an approved program delivered by SIU Carbondale Extended Campus, such as Harry S Truman College in Chicago,will have completed the residency requirement for the University upon completion of all courses required by the program. All students will be required to complete at least 120 hours with an overall GP A of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Technology (AUT). Coursework may include University Core Curriculum as well as Automotive Technology major courses.
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