Ozarks Technical Community College, located in Springfield, Missouri, offers certificate and associate's degree programs in diesel technology. The programs are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified, with an emphasis on medium and heavy-duty trucks. The courses are in the eight ASE areas: diesel engines, drive trains, brakes, steering and suspension, electrical and electronics, preventive maintenance, gas engines and heating and air conditioning. Both programs have the same core curriculum, but the associate's-degree program is a two-year program that includes general education classes and the certificate program is a one-year program without general education courses.
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
417-447-7500
otc.edu
Crowder College is a two-year, public community college located in Neosho, Missouri. The diesel technology program at Crowder is fully accredited and is offered as either a certificate or associate's degree. Coursework includes shop safety, diesel power trains, preventive maintenance, diesel engines, diesel hydraulics and diesel brake systems. It takes two years to complete the associate's degree option and one year to complete the certificate option.
Crowder College
601 Laclede
Neosho, MO 64850
417-451-3223
crowder.edu
St. Louis Community College, a public, two-year college in St. Louis, Missouri, offers three diesel technology programs at its Forest Park campus: an associate's degree program, a certificate of proficiency and a certificate of specialization. The associate's degree program is a 65-credit program that takes two years to complete and has a general education requirement. The certificate of proficiency program is a 45-credit program that takes about a year and a half to finish. Concepts taught in these programs include diagnosis and repair of diesel engines, suspension and steering, brakes, and electrical systems. The certificate of specialization program is the shortest program and is 18 credits. All of the programs prepare students for entry-level positions as diesel technicians.
St. Louis Community College: Forest Park
5600 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-644-9100
stlcc.edu