Automotive Institute
Opened in Fall 2025, the $27.9 million building doubled the square footage for automotive programming and connected the existing Automotive High Technology building to the center of the MCC-Longview campus.
The Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel Truck option prepares students to work as diesel repair technicians.
The Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel Truck program leads to a two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. It involves attending classroom lectures and completing laboratory work on diesel trucks at MCC.
Benefits of the Medium and Heavy Duty Diesel Truck option
- Students will receive advanced and specialized training on the latest diesel equipment
and service procedures. Some skills you'll learn include:
- Diesel engine repair
- Electrical systems
- Braking and hydraulic systems
- Steering and suspension systems
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Manual and automatic transmissions
- Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology with options to transfer to a four-year college.
- Students will be preparation to become ASE certified.
How to apply
- Complete an online MCC Admissions Application and follow the steps for admission.
- See a Student Success Advisor for assistance in selecting appropriate classes to fit your plans.
- Take the Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test (available only from the MCC-Longview Testing Center).
Tuition and program fees
MCC is an affordable college and there are many options for financial assistance. Estimate your cost using our calculator. Then explore the many financial aid choices - grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and more to help fund your education. View the program cost breakdown by semester (PDF).
Careers
Visit the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook, and personal characteristics needed.
Transfer made simple
Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits transfer
smoothly. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.
Please check with a Student Success Advisor for transfer information.