Automotive Services Technology, AAS

As vehicle technology evolves, the role of the technician has shifted as well. Technicians needs to understand mechanical systems and high-tech vehicle electrification. Our Automotive Service Technology program produces Master Technicians equipped with the advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills required to service today’s complex passenger vehicles. The curriculum focuses on an in-depth knowledge of all systems, high-level diagnostic skills and Advanced Engine Performance, giving you the ability to solve the technical drivability issues that others cannot. By the time you graduate, you will have the hands-on experience and technical depth required to handle everything from bumper to bumper in a modern repair facility.

Automotive Technician Major - 45 Hours

AST 1110A - Engine Repair I (A1) Credits: 4
AST 1110L - Engine Repair I Lab (A1) Credits: 0
AST 1210A - Suspension and Steering (A4) Credits: 4
AST 1210L - Suspension and Steering Lab (A4) Credits: 0
AST 1310A - Brakes (A5) Credits: 4
AST 1310L - Brakes Lab (A5) Credits: 0
AST 1410A - Electrical/Electronic Systems I (A6) Credits: 4
AST 1410L - Electrical/Electronic Systems I Lab (A6) Credits: 0
AST 1510A - Engine Performance I (A8) Credits: 4
AST 1510L - Engine Performance I Lab (A8) Credits: 0
AST 2110A - Engine Repair II (A1) Credits: 4
AST 2110L - Engine Repair II Lab (A1) Credits: 0
AST 2210A - Automatic Transmission (A2) Credits: 4
AST 2210L - Automatic Transmission Lab (A2) Credits: 0
AST 2310 - Manual Drive Train (A3) Credits: 3
AST 2310L - Manual Drive Train (A3) Credits: 0
AST 2410A - Electrical/Electronic Systems II (A6) Credits: 4
AST 2410L - Electrical/Electronic Systems II Lab (A6) Credits: 0
AST 2510A - Engine Performance II (A8) Credits: 4
AST 2510L - Engine Performance II Lab (A8) Credits: 0
AST 2710A - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (A7) Credits: 4
AST 2710L - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Lab (A7) Credits: 0
WRK 2050 - Automotive and Diesel Services Work Experience Credits: 2

General Education - 15 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Select One Social Science Course from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3
Required General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 60

The Automotive Services Technology and Diesel Service Technology programs are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176. For a current list of ASE Education Foundation accredited programs, please visit their website at: www.aseeducationfundation.org.

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