Program Costs*
Mopar Career Automotive Program
All students applying for this program are REQUIRED to RSVP for and attend a Tuesday Info Session. Sessions are now available both virtually and in-person.
| Awards | Credits | Course Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Mopar CAP - A.A.S. Degree | 72 cr. | On Campus |
| Program Datasheet: Download the Mopar Career Automotive Program Datasheet | ||
The Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) provides students with more than a general automotive education. By incorporating the Mopar® CAP curriculum, DCTC provides students the ability to turn their passion into a career.
Mopar CAP students gain the training and fundamental knowledge they need to work on some of the hottest vehicles in the industry from the legendary Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT® and Alfa Romeo brands. Mopar CAP certification gives students a competitive edge and shows dealers they have the fundamental qualifications to be a successful automotive career at a Mopar dealership. With educators certified by Stellantis, Mopar CAP combines hands-on experience and classroom instruction.
ACCUPLACER Test: Applicants to this program must take the ACCUPLACER Test unless they have a prior two- or four-year degree. Applicants that do not achieve the minimum scoring requirements may need to take additional prep courses before being accepted into the program.
Applicants to this program must be sponsored by a Mopar dealership. MCAP faculty will provide interested students a “Dealer Sponsorship Form” for the dealer contact to complete. The MCAP shop who has agreed to sponsor the student must complete this form. After the form is completed, it should be returned to the MCAP faculty.
The Mopar® Career Automotive Program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.
This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page to learn more.
| Mopar Career Automotive Program A.A.S. Degree • 72 credits |
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| Tuition | $191.98/cr. |
| Student Fees | $22/cr. |
| Textbooks | $850 |
| Tools | $3,089.12 |
| Uniforms | $136 |
| Grand Total | $19,481.68 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings on Handshake. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Mopar CAP graduates work as service technicians in Stellantis dealerships, including Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo.
According to CAREERwise Education, Minnesota's career, education and job resource, employment for automotive service technicians and mechanics is steady. There will be a need for about 12,783 new Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
If you are looking to bring in any college credit, visit our Transfer To DCTC Resource Page and DCTC will help you through the process.
If you are looking to transfer to a 4-year institution after completing your degree, DCTC can help you through the process! Check out our Transfer From DCTC Resource Page.
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Mopar Career Automotive Program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student and alumni success as well as the accomplishments of our Mopar CAP instructors.
As a student in Mopar CAP at DCTC, you have ample opportunities to make connections in the automotive industry through your involvement in professional and student organizations.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for students at community and technical colleges across the U.S. The organization focuses on students in academic programs that lead to careers in the trade, industrial, technical and health care fields. Nearly 100 SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels relate to leadership skills or programs of study at DCTC.
