长期以来，汽车行业已经意识到需要熟练，训练有素的维修技术人员。消费者运动将这种需求变成了需求。当今的汽车是一种复杂的复杂机器，需要熟练的技术人员才能使其平稳运行。圣塔芭芭拉城市学院提供汽车服务和技术两个课程。它还提供更新的汽车技能，再培训和入门级工作课程，所有这些都可为终身职业提供高薪和良好的工作条件，并有机会在令人兴奋的高科技汽车行业中取得进步。
The A.S. degree is designed for second year automotive students. The well-rounded student graduating from the program will be a leader, prepared to own or manage a business or to transfer to a four-year university. Students can complete courses required for the one-year certificate in the first year of study. Advanced automotive courses can be taken with general education requirements during the second year. Second year students often work in a part-time job and receive credit for Automotive Work Experience.