Curriculum Details

Chattanooga State introduces our Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology degree — a first in the state!

Our cutting-edge EVET program equips you with the skills essential for building and maintaining electric vehicles, opening exciting career possibilities in the rapidly evolving electric car industry. The EVET A.A.S. degree started in August 2023, in conjunction with the Volkswagen Electric Vehicle apprenticeship and is slated for availability at the main campus by 2025.

Eager to begin your journey? You can get a head start on the requirements now through several EV-related pathways:

EARN & LEARN

• EV Apprenticeship—This two-year program allows apprentices to earn an EVET A.A.S. degree while training at the Volkswagen Academy. Applications for the next cohort will open in early 2024.

EV EDUCATION

• Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology, A.A.S. — First in the state of Tennessee!
• Mechatronics Technology A.A.S. — Earn 37 credit hours towards the EVET A.A.S.
• Automotive Technology diploma at TCAT — Earn 15 credit hours towards the EVET A.A.S.

EV BATTERY PRODUCTION

• Chemical Laboratory Technology Technical Certificate — Careers in battery cell development, assembly, testing, or manufacturing
• Quality Improvement Certificate — Careers as a system analyst, product evaluator, or quality technician
• Electrical and Instrumentation Systems Technical Certificate — Careers in design, installation, and troubleshooting electrical systems and components

EV INFRASTRUCTURE

• Industrial Electricity
• Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate

EV TRANSPORTATION & AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE

• Commercial Truck Driving Certificate — Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A)
• Automotive Technology Technical Diploma — Earn 15 credit hours towards the EVET A.A.S.