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.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
1. Test, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, chemical, and electronic equipment found in today's automobiles
2. Demonstrate required shop and personal safety during shop/lab activities
3. Demonstrate proper use and cleaning of tools and equipment
4. Prepare vehicles for service
5. Prepare vehicles for the customer
6. Comply with workplace policies and laws
7. Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers both in writing and verbally
8. Demonstrate the use of scientific, technical, engineering and mathematics principles and reasoning to accomplish assigned tasks
9. Demonstrate appropriate work-ethic traits through personal conduct and effective teamwork
10. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing and resolving problems encountered in the field
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Semester Note: Upon completion of all the courses shown above, you should apply for the General Automotive Maintenance & Repair Certificate.
Standardized testing scores or assessment testing in Mathematics is highly recommended for all students. Please see an Academic Advisor for guidance selecting the right Mathematics course for you. You must complete MAT 1140 or higher to meet the Mathematics requirements for this program.
Second Semester
| ASE 1041 | Suspension and Steering II | 2 |
| ASE 1060 | Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |
| ASE 1062 | Automotive Engine Service & Repair | 2 |
| ASE 2191 | Automotive & Diesel Body Electrical | 3 |
| ASE 2095 | Heating & Air Conditioning Systems | 3 |
| PHY 1105 or Higher | Conceptual Physics w/Lab (PHY 1150) or Higher | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
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 1002, ASE 1020, and ASE 2095, you should apply for the Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate.
Third Semester
| ASE 1091 | Automotive Engine Repair & Rebuild | 4 |
| ASE 2010 | Automotive Power & ABS Brake Systems | 2 |
| ASE 1034 | Automotive Fuel & Emissions Systems I | 2 |
| ASE 2192 | Automotive Computers & Ignition Systems | 3 |
| ASE 2193 | Auto Fuel Injection & Emissions Systems II | 3 |
| ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 or ENG 1031 | Composition I (ENG 1021) or Composition II (ENG 1022) or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1030, ASE 1060, ASE 1091, and ASE 1062, you should apply for the Engine Repair Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1023, ASE 1030, ASE 1034, ASE 2192, and ASE 2193, you should apply for the Engine Performance Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1023, ASE 2191, and ASE 2192, you should apply for the Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1010, ASE 1011, and ASE 2010, you should apply for the Brakes Certificate.
Fourth Semester
| ASE 2194 | Suspension & Steering III | 3 |
| ASE 1050 | Manual Drive Train & Axle Maintenance | 2 |
| ASE 1051 | Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutches I | 2 |
| ASE 1092 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles, Clutches II | 3 |
| ASE 2051 | Automotive Transmission & Transaxle Repair | 3 |
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 or MTE 1110 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Applied Communication & Teamwork in Industry (MTE 1110) | 3 |
| CIS 1018 or Language or GT Pathways | Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1040, ASE 1041, and ASE 2194, youshould apply for the Suspension & Steering Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1050, ASE 1092, ASE 2050, and ASE 2051, you should apply for the Automatic Transmission Transaxle Certificate.
Upon completion of ASE 1002, ASE 1020, ASE 1050, ASE 1051, and ASE 1092, you should apply for the Manual Drivetrain & Axles Certificate.