Motorsports Vehicle Technology Degree Program
MVT3 - 201612
Program Description
The Motorsports Vehicle Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program prepares students 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 racing team members.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted Fall and Spring Semesters based on course and space availability and selective admission.
Program Length & Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 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.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 46 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 61
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| Area III General Education Core | 3 |
| MSVT 1000 | Intro Motorsports/Race Sys | 3 |
Choose One:
Choose One:
Semester Two
Choose One:
| MSVT 2000 | Motorsports Composites | 5 |
| Or | |
| MSVT 2005 | Body/Chassis Design/Fabricatio | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Three
| MSVT 1010 | Electrical Systems | 4 |
| MSVT 1040 | Gear Box & Final Drives | 4 |
| MSVT 1090 | Motorsports Internship | 4 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Four
| Area II General Education Core | 3 |
| Area IV General Education Core | 3 |
| MSVT 2010 | Engine Design Bldg/Testing | 3 |
| General Education Core Electives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Five
Apply for Graduation
| MSVT 2090 | Motorsports Internship II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.