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8/22/2024 2:46:20 PM

Automotive Service Department Management, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Automotive Service Department Management

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

AUT.SDM.AAS (C247E)

Total Program Credits: 64

The Automotive Service Department Management program blends technical and management courses to prepare students to enter the automotive service management field. At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Department program, the graduate will be able to: demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures; use appropriate technology and resources to research, analyze, and integrate data to solve business problems; demonstrate and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building style of co-workers; demonstrate knowledge of the business environment from an ethical, economic and global perspective; and prepare and present effective written and oral business reports.

Stackable Certificate:

Light Vehicle Maintenance CertificateTransmission Repair CertificateTruck Brake and Suspension Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Automotive Service Department program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate industry knowledge through safety OSHA, EPA practices and procedures.
  2. Use appropriate technology and resources to research, analyze, and integrate data to solve business problems.
  3. Demonstrate and adapt to the communication, leadership and team building style of co-workers.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the business environment from an ethical, economic and global perspective.
  5. Prepare and present effective written and oral business reports.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 112 Introduction to Automotive Technology

Core Course

3

AUT 114 # Fuel Management Systems

Core Course

4

AUT 127 # Automotive Electricity & Electronics I

Core Course

4

 
BUS 146 Business Computations

Core Course

3

OR
MAT 122 # Technical Mathematics

Core Course

3

 
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

BUS 146◊ or MAT 122: Meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement. Students planning to transfer are encouraged to take MAT 102◊ instead of MAT 122 for ease of transferability.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 136 # Brake Systems

Core Course

4

AUT 150 # Automotive Power Plants

Core Course

5

BUS 154 Human Relations in Labor & Management

Core Course

3

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

OR
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

Note: Light Vehicle maintenance Certificate has been completed.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 240 # Steering, Suspension and Alignment

Core Course

4

AUT 275 # Manual Transmissions & Drives

Core Course

6

AUT 280 # Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Fundamentals

Core Course

2

BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:18
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Note: Brake & Suspension Certificate and Transmission Repair Certificate have been completed.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
AUT 226 # Engine Performance & Diagnosis

Core Course

5

BUS 151 Small Business Management

Core Course

3

CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Recommended elective: AUT 137

Note: Hand tools are required for automotive courses that include lab time.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See AUT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Ken Davis, Ext. 3454, email: kennethdavis@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)