CFCC 2023-2024 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
CFCC 2023-2024 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Systems Technology, A.A.S. (A60160)


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The curriculum prepares individuals for employment as automotive service technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.

Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.

Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.

General Education Requirements (15 credits)


Humanities/Fine Arts Electives


Take 3 credits:

Social/Behavioral Science Electives


Take 3 credits:

Major Requirements (27 credits)


Fund Transport Skills


Take 2 credits:

Intermediate Transport Skills


Take 8 credits:

Specialized Transport Skills


Take 5 credits:

Automotive Systems Technology


Take 12 credits:

Other Major Requirements (29 credits)


Total Credits: 71


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