Truman College Academic Program

Programs of Study/Degrees

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Automotive Technology

Advanced Certificate (AC)

Automotive Technology

Basic Certificate (BC)

Automotive Technology

Certification

The Truman College Automotive Technology Program is Master NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) Certified. NATEF is a division of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence).

4-year degree offered at Truman

Chicago students will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in automotive technology through a "2+2 program" in which they complete an associate of applied science degree in automotive technology from Truman or Kennedy-King College then transfer to the Southern Illinois University program. SIU faculty will teach upper-level automotive technical and automotive management courses at Truman.

The SIUC baccalaureate program mixes upper-level automotive technology classes with business courses. Graduates have the option of working not only as technicians, but as sales and service managers or tool company reps as well.

A degree in automotive technology means a higher salary. Technicians just starting in the field can make $35,000 to $42,000 annually. Experienced technicians, depending on how fast they work, can make up to $100,000 a year.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at (773) 907-4000.

Vision Statement

The Truman College Automotive Technology Program aspires to be pioneers and the preeminent training ground linking the diverse students of Chicago to the national and global automotive industry and markets. We also aspire to develop global and environmentally aware and responsible professionals in the Automotive field.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide our diverse student population with the necessary educational foundation and practical experiences to pursue an entry-level career within the automotive industry.

We fulfill this mission by:

-implementing, enforcing and upholding National Automotive Technicians Education (NATEF) standards.

-providing innovative educational program options for students seeking certificate, degree and /or four year institution transfer credits to enter the workforce or pursue continued higher education.

-supporting student centered learning experiences and diversity in the classroom through accessibility, growth and development, retention and graduation.

Faculty/Staff

Duane E. Becker Jr.
dbecker2@ccc.edu
Room Tech Center
(773) 907-3995

Cecil Coleman
ccoleman@ccc.edu

Daniel Lee Cox
dcox28@ccc.edu

James S. Dixon
jdixon@ccc.edu
Room 108
(773) 907-3988

Christopher Fry
cfry@ccc.edu
Room 214C
773-907-4896

Robert E. Hayes
rhayes@ccc.edu
Room 100
(773) 907-3995

Lionel Henderson
lhenderson@ccc.edu
Room 214 B
(773) 907-3986

Justin W. Karstetter
jkarstetter@ccc.edu
Room Building #2
(773) 907-3995

Gregory Pfeiffer
gpfeiffer1@ccc.edu

Angel Luis Ramos
aramos2@ccc.edu
Room Skills Center
(773) 907-3995

Harold Santamaria
hsantamaria@ccc.edu
Room 214-E
(773) 907-3995

Clairene Terry
cterry18@ccc.edu

Edward Cary Tucker
etucker10@ccc.edu
Room 210-A
(773) 907-3995

Freddy Villegas
fvillegas6@ccc.edu
(773) 907-3995