Automotive Service Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15844

In addition to being trained to enter the automotive field as a technician or service writer, you will have a broader based education by completing the associate degree. You may also choose to continue your education by seeking a baccalaureate degree. Both certificate and associate degree are available. Both the certificate and associate degree options provide hybrid technology.

Fall First Year:

AUTO 101 - Engine Repair Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 102 - Automatic Transmission Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 103 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 104 - Suspension and Steering Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 110 - MLR Internship Credits: 1
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 17

Winter First Year:

AUTO 105 - Brakes Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 106 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Level 1 Credits: 4
AUTO 107 - Heating and Air Conditioning Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 108 - Engine Performance Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 149 - MLR Capstone Credits: 1
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
MGT 110 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 17

Fall Second Year:

AUTO 160 - AST Internship Credits: 1
AUTO 232W - Automatic Transmission Advanced Credits: 4
AUTO 233 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 234 - Suspension and Steering Advanced Credits: 3
AUTO 235 - Brakes Advanced Credits: 2
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 15

Winter Second Year:

AUTO 231W - Engine Repair Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 236 - Electrical-Electronic Systems Advanced Credits: 3
AUTO 237 - Heating and Air Conditioning Advanced Credits: 2
AUTO 238W - Engine Performance Advanced Credits: 4
AUTO 249 - AUTO Capstone Credits: 1
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Credits: 64

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in AUTO 160 , AUTO 231W , AUTO 232W , AUTO 233 , AUTO 234 , AUTO 235 , AUTO 236 , AUTO 237 , AUTO 238W, and AUTO 249 .
AUTO 231W , AUTO 232W , AUTO 233 , AUTO 234 , AUTO 235 , AUTO 236 , AUTO 237 , AUTO 238W, and AUTO 249 are key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing degree. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See Graduation Requirements .
Before enrolling in an Automotive Service Skills Internship, the student must have a current State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Training Permit; Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certifications in all areas; or a combination of both that would cover all areas. The student must consult with the automotive faculty before starting their internships. The student will be responsible for obtaining the place of employment for the internships which must be acceptable by Delta College. Two internships are required for an associate degree and the certificate.
Any college level Composition II course with a minimum grade of “C” may be substituted for ENG 113 . MTH 118W with a minimum grade of “C” may be substituted for MGT 110 . See a student success advisor.
For those students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college and/or university, we recommend that you visit the website of the school to which you may transfer for appropriate information about their requirements and the Delta College courses that will transfer to that institution. Visit the Delta College Articulation website for information on agreements with other 4-year colleges and universities to transition from Delta College associate degree programs to a baccalaureate program. Other options include 3 + 1 programs, online programs, and international programs.
AUTO 216 and AUTO 226 are electives that can be taken but are not required .