Course variations

Course summary

This program is for those individuals who seek automotive service training and certification plus additional preparation for advancement into management, engineering, sales or other related areas. Upon completing the AAS degree, some graduates choose to pursue a BAS in Technology with an emphasis in Automotive Service Technology. Career opportunities are warranty & service engineer, field product development engineer, technical writer, insurance claims adjuster or management trainee.

Program modules

The general education requirements (13-16 hrs) are ENGL 101 English Composition 3, COMM 207 Speech Communication 3, Elective Courses: (Choose two from different departments) 4-7 ACCTG 201 Financial Accounting 3, CSIS 101 Computer Applications 2 CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems 3, ECON 191 Issues in Today's Economy 3, GT 190 Introduction to Technological Systems 3, MATH 110 College Algebra with Review 5 MATH 113 College Algebra 3, MATH 133 Quantitative Reasoning 3, MATH 143, Elementary Statistics 3, MGMKT 101 Introduction to Business 3, PHYS 171/172 Physical Science with Laboratory 4 PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking or POLS 101 U.S. Politics or PSYCH 155 General Psychology 3. Automotive Service Requirements: Technical Courses (51-52 hrs) are AST 101 Engine Repair 3, AST 102 Brakes 3, AST 122 Automotive Mechanics General Laboratory I 5, AST 150 Engine Performance I 3, AST 151 Electrical Systems I 3, AST 152 Automotive Mechanics General Laboratory II 5, AST 160 Automatic Transmissions 3, AST 163 Manual Drive Train and Transaxle 3, AST 164 Current Topics in Automotive Transmissions 1, AST 251 Electrical Systems II 3, AST 252 Auto Mechanics General Laboratory III 5, AST 255 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3, AST 256 Suspension and Steering 3, AST 257 Automotive Mechanics General Laboratory IV or 5, AST 299 Automotive Service Coop Internship 6, AST 260 Engine Performance II 3, Second Semester 16-19 covers AST 255 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning 3, AST 256 Suspension and Steering 3, AST 257 Automotive Mechanics General Laboratory IV or 5, AST 299 Automotive Service Coop Internship 6, Elective course 2-4, PSYCH 155 General Psychology or POLS 101 U.S. Politics or PHIL 208 Logic and Critical Thinking 3,.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have completed high school or have an equivalent qualification. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in high school is required for admission. Students, whose native language is not English, must also have a minimum TOEFL score of 520 (paper) or 190 (computer) or 68 (internet). Institutional TOEFL scores are not accepted. For IELTS, overall band of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band of the IELTS is required.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Pittsburg State University

Department name

College of Technology, Department of Automotive Technology