Shift Into Gear With Mopar CAP
Train with the power behind Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. In the Mopar CAP program, you’ll learn to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, solve drivability concerns, and use advanced industry software like a pro. You’ll master the skills to work on Mopar vehicles and apply them to any major brand, launching a high‑tech career in automotive service.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Learning & Career Pathway
This learning pathway — a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees — includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.
- Auto Tech, Mopar Career Automotive Program, Level 2 (2 years)
- Auto Tech, Mopar Career Automotive Program, AAS (2 years)
Learning Outcomes and Career Skills
A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical systems and components.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and components.
- Diagnose and repair drivability concerns.
- Interpret technical information using industry software.
Program Accreditation
All Mopar CAP programs, including San Jacinto College, are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This accreditation ensures that this training will meet or exceed industry standards. All Mopar CAP instructors must be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) before they are allowed to teach in any Mopar CAP classroom.
External Learning Experiences
This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, e.g., an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.
All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated by the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
In addition to being admitted to the College, students must also be admitted to the Automotive Technology, Mopar CAP program which has additional requirements and/or steps.
Students interested in the Mopar CAP program are required to meet with the coordinator or department chair before registering for automotive classes.
Plan of Study
3AUTO-C
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AUMT 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 1416 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Communication | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AUMT 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 2421 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 4 |
| AUMT 2188 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences or Government/Political Science or American History | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) or Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer Year One Term | ||
| AUMT 2313 | Automotive Drivetrain and Axles | 3 |
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUMT 2417 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 4 |
| AUMT 2425 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 4 |
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| AUMT 1419 | Automotive Engine Repair | 4 |
| AUMT 2434 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 4 |
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Capstone Experience: AUMT 2288 Internship - Automotive Technology; Eligible for credentialing exams
Note: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for San Jacinto College.
Department-specific courses must be taken in sequence and may have a prerequisite course.
Exceptions must be approved by the Department Chair.