Automotive Management - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Description
The Automotive Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) emphasizes educating students as multi-skilled workers with the ability to complete a wide variety of tasks within the automotive technology service and repair setting. Coursework includes technical skills in computer applications, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and network systems, both in theory as well as hands-on training. A self-paced method of instruction is offered for the entry-level courses. Communication skills are also highly emphasized throughout each program. The Associate of Applied Science degree enables students to enter the transportation industry as an automotive technician and/or middle management.
Learning Outcomes
- Communication - Demonstrate oral and written strategies for directing automotive employees to perform duties correctly and to communicate with managerial staff members clearly.
- Diagnose and Analyze Specialized Areas - Demonstrate how to use defined procedures to accurately assess problem solving in vehicle application issues, in personnel behaviors, and in addressing clients concerns, in a manner that is most likely to lead to a successful outcome
- Professional - - Model professional practices of the automotive industry and the needs of a service environment, by demonstrating team attitude, displaying management behavior in regard to tasks, by behavior specific to management tasks related to the concern, and by keeping an orderly, task-based mindset of learned processes document.
- Certification - Substantiate knowledge of up-to-date automotive and service industry practices by successfully completing, and Automotive Service Excellence and understanding of sophisticated drivability and emissions-related issues by obtaining Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (Ll).
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
Required:
- Students must complete the following five courses prior to proceeding into other AUT courses: AUT 101 Basic Electricity for Automotive, AUT 106 Automotive Program Orientation, AUT 107 Mechanical Systems I, AUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology.
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Recommended:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)
Material costs
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Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200
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ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
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Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source
Enrollment fees
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
AUT 112 | Basic Engine Performance I | 1 |
AUT 113 | Basic Engine Performance II | 1 |
AUT 114 | Welding for the Automotive Trade | 3 |
AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
AUT 201 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
AUT 202 | Manual Drive Trains I | 3 |
AUT 203 | Manual Drive Trains II | 3 |
AUT 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
AUT 216A | CWE Automotive A 1 | 4 |
AUT 251 | Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild | 3 |
AUT 253 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
AUT 256 | Automatic Transmissions Theory | 2 |
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
BA 280 | Co-op Work Experience Business | 3 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
Other Courses | ||
Choose one math course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Business Math | ||
Applied Technical Mathematics | ||
Or one math course from the foundational requirements math list | ||
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3-4 |
or WR 121 | Academic Composition | |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
HHP 252A | Fitness/First Aid | 3 |
Human Relations: | 3-4 | |
Total Credits | 98-105 |
1 | Automotive CWE may be taken after 24 credits of automotive courses in addition to the basic skills courses, including summer. Students may not enroll in CWE without first being cleared by an instructor. Exceptions are based on individual student goals. |
Advising Notes
Full-time students are discouraged from working more than 15 hours each week due to a heavy course load. It is recommended that the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification test be taken as the student completes the program
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Sample Plan
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
AUT 101 | Basic Electricity for Automotive | 2 |
AUT 106 | Automotive Program Orientation | 1 |
AUT 107 | Mechanical Systems I | 3 |
AUT 110 | Small Gas Engines | 3 |
AUT 115 | College Success for Automotive Technology | 2 |
Choose one math course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Business Math | ||
Applied Technical Mathematics | ||
Or one math course from the foundational requirements math list | ||
Credits | 14-15 | |
Winter | ||
AUT 102 | Automotive Electric I | 5 |
AUT 103 | Automotive Electric II | 2 |
AUT 202 | Manual Drive Trains I | 3 |
AUT 205 | Engine Performance I | 2 |
BA 214 or WR 121 | Business Communications Academic Composition | 3-4 |
Credits | 15-16 | |
Spring | ||
AUT 104 | Automotive Electric III | 2 |
AUT 111 | Computerized Engine Controls | 5 |
AUT 112 | Basic Engine Performance I | 1 |
AUT 113 | Basic Engine Performance II | 1 |
AUT 206 | Engine Performance II | 2 |
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Summer | ||
AUT 216A | CWE Automotive A | 4 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
AUT 253 | Automotive Air Conditioning | 3 |
Credits | 7-11 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
AUT 114 | Welding for the Automotive Trade | 3 |
AUT 201 | Automotive Engines | 4 |
AUT 208 | Automotive Brakes | 3 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Winter | ||
AUT 105 | Diesel Performance I | 2 |
AUT 203 | Manual Drive Trains II | 3 |
AUT 256 | Automatic Transmissions Theory | 2 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
AUT 204 | Steering and Suspension | 3 |
AUT 251 | Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild | 3 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
HHP 252A | Fitness/First Aid | 3 |
Human Relations: | 3-4 | |
Credits | 16-17 | |
Summer | ||
BA 280 | Co-op Work Experience Business | 1-3 |
Credits | 1-3 | |
Total Credits | 96-105 |