Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S.

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The Automotive Service Technology program is a two-year program leading to careers in the automotive service industry. The program is designed to provide the technical competency required of entry-level technicians employed by dealerships and other automotive service establishments. A background of English, mathematics, and social science is combined with extensive classroom and laboratory work on automotive systems. The curriculum has been designed in conjunction with the automotive service industry and it is desired that the student co-op with a participating automotive service business in order to achieve practical application.

First Semester: 18 Credits

AUTO 1010 Automotive Engines I and Lab
AUTO 1110 Electrical and Electronic Systems I
AUTO 1144 Brake Systems
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)
Mathematics or Natural Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹

Second Semester: 15 Credits

Third Semester: 12 Credits

Fourth Semester: 15 Credits

AUTO 2020 Automotive Engines IV and Lab
AUTO 2245 Automatic Transmissions and Lab
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) 1

Total Program Credits: 60

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

Note: Cooperative Education courses are available for this major.