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As America's automotive industry grows, so too do the number and size of dealerships. These businesses require individuals who possess strong management skills, coupled with a background in automotive technology. The Associate Degree Program in Automotive Service Management meets these needs.
Students enrolled in the program experience a common first year with the Automotive Technology curriculum, taking both automotive and general education courses. Upon successful completion of the core courses, students shift from the major technical courses to concentrate on business courses helpful in the management sector of the automotive industry. Graduates of the program have personal and business skills that enhance their effectiveness with customers, technicians, and co-workers.
Upon graduation, students have the skills required to secure positions as assistant service manager, parts and service consultant, service advisor, service manager, and general manager.
Students must take at least two National Certification Exams (ASE) each spring, usually administered during the first week in May.
Students can expect to spend an additional $1300 to $1800 for tools, uniforms, and the ASE exams.
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| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| AUT101 | Introduction to Automotive Service | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUT112 | Automotive Electricity I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| AUT115 | Automotive Engines and Related Systems | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG120 | College Composition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Computer Electives Choose 1: COM101, 103, 104, 105, 107 |
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| Semester Total | 14 | 9 | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| AUT113 | Automotive Power Trains | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| PHY113 | Electricity and Electronics | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| English | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 13 | 8 | 16 | |
| First Year Total | 33 | |||
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| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| ACC111 | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUT211 | Automotive Electronics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUT212 | Chassis Service and Alignment Procedures | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| AUT213 | Automotive Welding | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| MGT214 | Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | 13 | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| AUT215 | Automotive Suspension and Brakes | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MGT216 | Project Management Seminar | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT230 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 3 | 16 | |
| Second Year Total | 32 | |||
| Total for A.S. Degree | 65 | |||
