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

1. Communication - Demonstrate oral and written strategies for directing automotive employees to perform duties correctly and to communicate with managerial staff members clearly.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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.

• Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED.

Additional Program Costs (beyond standard tuition/fees and textbooks)

Material costs

• Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification – up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing

• Cost of tools: $1,500 to $2,500 depending on the source

Enrollment fees

• All AUT prefix courses up to AUT 260 Diesel Performance II have a $15 course fee 

• All advanced AUT courses (AUT 260 Diesel Performance II and above) have a $200 course fee

Course Requirements

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

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan