My Academic Plan
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Automotive Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore automobile systems repair and maintenance. This AAS degree provides students with entry-level technical skills to test, diagnose, and repair the complex mechanical, chemical, and electronic equipment found in today’s automobiles. This includes an understanding of the principles associated with engines, drivetrains, brakes and alignment, and fuel and emission controls. This degree prepares students for career paths with automotive repair shops and dealerships and contains one or more embedded certificates which can be awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| ASE 102 | Intro to the Automotive Shop | 2 |
| ASE 120 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |
| ASE 123 | Starting and Charging Systems | 2 |
| ASE 134 | Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems I | 2 |
| ASE 291 | Automotive & Diesel Body Electrical | 3 |
| ASE 292 | Automotive Computers & Ignition Systems | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or Higher, MAT 121 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second Semester
| ASE 140 | Suspension and Steering I | 2 |
| ASE 141 | Suspension and Steering II | 2 |
| ASE 294 | Suspension & Steering III | 3 |
| ASE 293 | Auto Fuel Injection & Emissions Systems II | 3 |
| ASE 264 | Intro to Automotive HVAC Systems | 1 |
| ASE 295 | Heating & Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| GEN EDU | COM 115/125 or MTE 110 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: For Westminster Campus students, you must complete first semester prior to taking the courses in this semester. The courses offered in this semester require pre-requisites. You are not able to begin your program in this semester regardless if you are a morning or afternoon student.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 264, and ASE 295, you should apply for the Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 140, ASE 141, and ASE 294, you should apply for the Suspension & Steering Certificate.
Third Semester
| ASE 130 | General Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE 150 | Manual Drive Train and Axle Maintenance | 2 |
| ASE 151 | Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutches I | 2 |
| ASE 192 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles, Clutches II | 3 |
| ASE 250 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service | 1 |
| ASE 251 | Automotive Transmission and Transaxle Repair | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121/122/131 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 150, ASE 192, ASE 250, and ASE 251, you should apply for the Automatic Transmission Transaxle Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 150, ASE 151, and ASE 192, you should apply for the Manual Drivetrain & Axles Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 123, ASE 130, ASE 134, ASE 292, and ASE 293, you should apply for the Engine Performance Certificate.
Fourth Semester
| ASE 110 | Automotive Brake Service I | 2 |
| ASE 111 | Automotive Brake Service II | 2 |
| ASE 210 | Automotive Power and ABS Brake Systems | 2 |
| ASE 160 | Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |
| ASE 191 | Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuild | 4 |
| ASE 162 | Automotive Engine Service & Repair | 2 |
| GEN EDU | PHY 105 or Higher | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 110, ASE 120, ASE 130, and ASE 140, you should apply for the General Automotive Maintenance & Repair Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 130, ASE 160, ASE 191, and ASE 162, you should apply for the Engine Repair Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 102, ASE 120, ASE 110, ASE 111, and ASE 210, you should apply for the Brakes Certificate.