BlkSandPrlTurbotC

Ok so I graduate this November from UTI...I will attain an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology (dont know the correct name) but I am looking to attain a BA as a Service Writer....

My question is what exactly does a service writer fall under as a study at a university?

I dont know I'm just really lost. I'm looking to do this as a safety net.

Any help would be greatly appriciated

surfcity40

congratulations on the AA....i don't believe that you will be able to get a BA in service writing. the auto tech AA is a great start, but a more general BA may be even more helpful...anything automotive related will get you in the door. but if you want to be a service writer, to be honest you have the credential...you just need someone to give you the chance because that job is more "what you know" than if you went to school.

if you want to finish the ba or bs you have so many more avenues open to you than being a service guy.

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

Thank you sir. So would I have to go for a "General Studies" BA at any college? My next to last phase is Professional Service Writing and my last phase is Professional Applications.

Do you know what schools maybe offer a general BA w/ something automotive? I've been searching all night and I havent found anything yet

surfcity40

what do you want to do with your education? that is to ask, is your degree a license to do something as in a way in to a career or a way to educate yourself?

reagulator

you can get a BS in automotive engineering or BS in automotive management

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

Well I would like to become a service writer someday. Quite frankly I would like to continue right into that schooling after graduation, but I must find a school that will accept my degree and credentials from UTI.

I didnt realize how many avenues were really open till last phase when i was talking to my power trains instructor. As of right now I only have one SOC Pin (Student of the Course) and that was in Power Trains and that just shows I was merely the best student in the class grade wise.

As for ASE Certs, I will have to take those once I get some more experience in the field.

surfcity40

"quite frankly" employers in the field you are exploring like people who have the where with all to do what you did.
by the same token you have to get a degree if you want to go beyond the layperson.
my suggestion would be to go into communications with an emphasis in finance. not only could you be a "service writer", but in a year or two you'd be a service manager....

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

I know some employers like people like me, but I want to go above and beyond the normal tech at a dealership.

so maybe go for a BA/BS in Communications w/ Finance, or go for a BA/BS in Fianance?

surfcity40

if you get a bachelor's in finance, you'll leave the "service writer" (not that there is anything wrong with being a service writer) in the past. a bs in finance will get you on a whole new career path. trust me.

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

I trust you, I will look at some colleges that offer a BS in Finance, but the hard part would be a college that offers that AND accepts my UTI's credentials

I would like to thank you and the other person for your input...youve been VERY helpful!

surfcity40

UTI is accredited by someone. let's find out who and look to continue your education....

and i mean that in the best way.

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

I'm sure they are, I will find out who tomorrow.

Thanks again surf for putting up with my posts in this topic. I really appriciate your help! I'll keep ya updated

surfcity40

no need to thank me...you seem to be on your way to the next step.

Skeorx13

HAHA, I thought you meant Urinary Tract Infection...
man i'm a nerd sometimes...

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

lol no no. UTI - Universal Technical Institute
I'm at the main campus in Avondale, AZ