My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
Fully accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, the Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for students aspiring to become automotive technicians.
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are finding excellent employment opportunities existing in dealerships, independent service facilities, machine shops and other automotive businesses. Graduates may also find employment as automotive instructors, sales, service and parts managers.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon the completion of these classes, you will earn your Automotive/Electronic Systems certificate.
| ASE101 | Automotive Shop Orientation | 2 |
| ASE120 | Basic Automotive Electricity | 2 |
| ASE123 | Battery, Starting and Charging Systems | 2 |
| ASE134 | Automotive Fuel and Emissions Systems I | 2 |
| ASE221 | Auto/Diesel Body Electrical | 4 |
| ASE231 | Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems | 2 |
| MAT-GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-19 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion first semester and this semester courses, you will earn your Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning certificate and Suspension & Steering certificate.
| ASE140 | Suspension and Steering I | 2 |
| ASE141 | Suspension and Steering II | 2 |
| ASE240 | Suspension and Steering III | 2 |
| ASE233 | Automotive Fuel Injection and Emission Systems II | 4 |
| ASE264 | Introduction to Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 1 |
| ASE265 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems | 4 |
| COM-GEN | Communication:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of first semester, second semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Automatic Transmission/Transaxle certificate, General Automotive Maintenance & Repair certificate, Manual Drivetrain & Axles certificate, and Engine Performance certificate.
| ASE130 | General Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE150 | Manual Drive Train and Axle Maintenance | 2 |
| ASE151 | Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Clutches I | 2 |
| ASE152 | Manual Transmission, Transaxles and Clutches II | 2 |
| ASE250 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service | 1 |
| ASE251 | Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Repair | 3 |
| ENG-GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| ELC-LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completing first semester, second semester, third semester, and this semester courses, you will earn your Engine Repair certificate and Brakes certificate.
| ASE110 | Brakes I | 2 |
| ASE111 | Brakes II | 2 |
| ASE210 | Automotive Power and ABS Brake Systems | 2 |
| ASE160 | Automotive Engine Repair | 2 |
| ASE161 | Engine Repair and Rebuild | 3 |
| ASE162 | Automotive Engine Service | 2 |
| PHY105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |