Automotive - Automotive Service Technology, Associate in Applied Science Degree
NMC Code 560
This program is designed for either the person with little or no prior experience or the skilled technician who needs to keep pace with current technology. Students may take the classes they need to update skills, pursue an Associate in Applied Science degree, which combines automotive technician classes with courses in the liberal arts and sciences, or work toward a Master Technician Certificate, which qualifies graduates to enter the workplace as entry-level state-certified technicians. Students may also choose from three specialized certificates: Hybrid Technology, Under Car Specialist or Electrical and Drivability Specialist. All eight state or ASE certifications must be passed to be awarded the AAS degree or Master Technician Certificate.
Day and evening classes allow technicians at every level to develop new skills at convenient times. The program is a series of modules, each designed to teach an individual system. This flexibility allows the more experienced technician to learn a specific system while the beginning technician can combine the modules for a complete course in automotive technology.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Professional Communications | ||
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Math Competency 1 | ||
| Any Group 1 Science course with a lab | 4 | |
| Any Group 1 Social Science course | 3 | |
| Occupational Specialty Requirements | ||
| AT 100 | Automotive Service Basics 2 | 3 |
| AT 110 | Automotive Brake Systems | 5 |
| AT 120 | Automotive Electrical I 2 | 5 |
| AT 130 | Engine Performance I | 5 |
| AT 140 | Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions | 6 |
| AT 160 | Engine Repair | 6 |
| AT 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 |
| AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 6 |
| AT 210 | Hybrid Technology | 5 |
| AT 220 | Automotive Electrical II | 5 |
| AT 230 | Engine Performance II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 75-76 | |
- 1
Placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a 2.0 or higher.
- 2
May be waived with appropriate work experience or education.
All eight state or ASE certifications must be passed to be awarded the AAS degree or Master Technician Certificate.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition | 4 |
| AT 100 | Automotive Service Basics 1 | 3 |
| AT 120 | Automotive Electrical I (Fall only) | 5 |
| AT 180 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles (Fall only) | 6 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Professional Communications | ||
| AT 110 | Automotive Brake Systems (Spring only) | 5 |
| AT 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning (Spring only) | 4 |
| AT 220 | Automotive Electrical II (Spring only) | 5 |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Any Group 1 Humanities course | 3 | |
| Any Group 1 Social Sciences course | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Any Group 1 Science course with a lab | 4 | |
| AT 130 | Engine Performance I (Fall only) | 5 |
| AT 140 | Suspension and Steering (Fall only) | 4 |
| AT 160 | Engine Repair (Fall only) | 6 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 150 | Automatic Transmissions (Spring only) | 6 |
| AT 210 | Hybrid Technology (Spring only) | 5 |
| AT 230 | Engine Performance II (Spring only) | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 75-76 | |
- 1
May be waived with proof of appropriate work experience or education.
Program Notes
- Mathematics: Placement in MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy.
- Must pass the related State or ASE certification tests for all of the required automotive courses.
- The responsibility for determining the transferability of this degree and courses to another institution is the sole responsibility of the student.