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Automotive Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Career Program - 61 Semester Hours

English: 6 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
OR ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
Mathematics: 3 hours
____ MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math 3 credit hours
____ MATH   (Any Higher Level Math) 3 credit hours
Social Science: 3 hours
Three hours of social science electives must be selected from the following list:
____ ELECTIVE Social Science 3 credit hours
Business: 3 hours
____ BUS 1213 Computer Applications 3 credit hours
Technical Core: 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
Six hours of electives must be selected from the list at this link.
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours

Students are encouraged to take ACAD 0411 College Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

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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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