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Automotive Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Career Program - 61-63 Semester Hours

Student Success Courses: 0-2 hours
____ UACC 1001 College Success (if required) 1 credit hour
____ UACC 1041 Study Skills (elective) 1 credit hour
English Courses: 6 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
OR ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
Mathematics Courses: 3 hours
____ MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math 3 credit hours
Social Science Electives: 3 hours
Three hours of social science electives must be selected from the following list:
____ ANTH 2333 Introduction to Anthropology 3 credit hours
____ CRIM 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2453 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2463 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
____ GEOG 2013 Regional Geography of the World 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1003 Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1013 Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2003 United States History I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2013 United States History II 3 credit hours
____ PSCI 2003 American Government 3 credit hours
____ PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2023 Social Problems 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2043 Marriage and the Family 3 credit hours
Business Courses: 3 hours
____ BUS 1213 Computer Applications 3 credit hours
Technical Courses: 40 hours
____ AST 1005 Electrical/Electronic Systems 5 credit hours
____ AST 1105 Brakes 5 credit hours
____ AST 1205 Engine Repair 5 credit hours
____ AST 1305 Power Trains 5 credit hours
____ AST 2005 Climate Control 5 credit hours
____ AST 2105 Automatic Transmissions 5 credit hours
____ AST 2115 Engine Performance 5 credit hours
____ AST 2205 Chassis & Steering 5 credit hours
Related Electives: 6 hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours

Students are encouraged to take UACC 1041 Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.
Related Degrees
Automotive Technology
Technical Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
Technical Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
A.A.S.
After UACCM

Graduates are employed as:

  • Independent shop owner/operators
  • Shop managers in auto dealerships
  • Parts store managers
  • Managers of nationwide trucking companies
  • Owners of trucking companies and truck shops
  • Line mechanics
Hints
  • Students should take all remedial courses early in order to focus on degree-required classes in later semesters.
  • Take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
  • Plan electives early to insure completion of courses within the desired time frame.
Note
UACCM teaches the eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) test areas. The courses cover the auto from the front bumper to the rear bumper. Students spend an hour each day in the classroom and the remainder of time in the lab working on automobiles in the well-equipped shop.
Minimal tools are required for this program.
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University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, Arkansas 72110

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