Automotive Technology AAS

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Program Description

The Automotive Service Technology AAS degree teaches about auto maintenance. Students learn how to diagnose and repair auto problems. Learn about brake, electrical, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, and air conditioning systems. The program is nationally accredited. As PCC students, you can take exams to obtain ASE credentials from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Students must pass a background check and drug screening to be eligible for this program.

Career options

Automotive Service Technician, Automotive Parts and Sales Service Writer

Total Credits: 75

Semester One (12 credits)

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credit(s): 3 OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I Credit(s): 3
MAT 1140 - Career Math Credit(s): 3 OR any GT-MA1 MAT class Credit(s): 3
Any general education course(s) Credit(s): 6 ^*

^{*Recommended COM 1250 and PHY 1105}

Semester Two (15 credits)

ASE 1051 - Automotive Manual Transmission/Transaxles & Clutches I Credit(s): 2
ASE 1052 - Manual Transmission, Transaxles and Clutches II Credit(s): 2
ASE 2053 - Advanced Manual Transmission/Transaxles Credit(s): 2
ASE 1040 - Suspension and Steering I Credit(s): 2
ASE 2040 - Suspension and Steering III Credit(s): 2
Any general education course(s) Credit(s): 3^*

^{*Reccomended: PSY 1001}

Automotive Technology AAS

Program Description

Career options

Total Credits: 75

Semester One (12 credits)

Semester Two (15 credits)

Semester Three (15 credits)

Semester Four (17 credits)

Semester Five (16 credits)