Automotive Service Technology - AAS

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:

ASEP 100 - Automotive Lab Fundamental Procedures and Safety Credits: 1
AUTO 100 can be taken in place of ASEP 100
ASEP 101 - Engine Repair Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 101 can be taken in place of ASEP 101
ASEP 102 - Automatic Transmission Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 102 can be taken in place of ASEP 102
ASEP 103 - Manual Drive Trains and Axles Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 103 can be taken in place of ASEP 103
ASEP 104 - Suspension and Steering Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 104 may be taken in place of ASEP 104

Total Semester Credits: 12

Winter First Year:

ASEP 105 - Brakes Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 105 can be taken in place of ASEP 105
ASEP 106 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Level 1 Credits: 4
AUTO 106 may be taken in place of ASEP 106
ASEP 107 - Heating and Air Conditioning Level 1 Credits: 2
AUTO 107 may be taken in place of ASEP 107
ASEP 108 - Engine Performance Level 1 Credits: 3
AUTO 108 may be taken in place of ASEP 108
ASEP 110 - MLR Internship (ASEP) Credits: 1
AUTO 110 may be taken in place of ASEP 110

Total Semester Credits: 12

Spring First Year:

ASEP 149 - MLR Capstone Credits: 1
AUTO 149 may be taken in place of ASEP 149
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A , ENG 111B , ENG 111C , or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W - American Politics with Community Engagement Any History course HIS 237W or below or any Political Science course POL 232W or below from approved list found on the Foundational Civics page can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 7

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

Total Semester Credits: 12

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

Total Semester Credits: 12

Spring Second Year:

ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
Any 1 credit LW course AND any 1 credit LWA course can be taken in place of LW 223W
MGT 110 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 8

Total Credits: 63

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 .
To successfully participate in this program, students must hold a valid driver’s license as evidence of their capability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This requirement is essential for the successful completion of hands-on tasks and the development of core competencies in automotive service.
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.