Automotive Service

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain automobiles. Instruction is in both the theoretical and practical aspects of automotive repair, service and maintenance, and includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drivetrains, and heating and air conditioning systems. The curriculum within this certificate aligns with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certification Tests (A1 - A8).

See program advisor for additional certificate offerings.

Details

Field of Interest

Applied Technology

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Automotive Service (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3180

Total credits required

64-77

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2023

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

What You'll Learn

Demonstrate safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards.
Comply with federal, state and local regulations with respect to the handling, storage, recycling and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials.
Locate and interpret appropriate service information.
Apply industry relevant strategies to properly diagnose the root cause of customer reported concerns in automotive systems.
Apply industry relevant procedures to properly repair automotive systems.
Apply industry relevant procedures to properly service automotive systems.
Prepare the vehicle for delivery to the customer according to industry standards.
Use, maintain, and store automotive tools, equipment and workspace according to professional standards.
Demonstrate industry standard professionalism that includes dress, attendance, communication and customer service.
Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in an evolving technical environment.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

$46,900 Show expanded career information for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

$36,040 Show expanded career information for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.

Automotive Service
GCC - Fiat-Chrysler MOPAR College Automotive Program (CAP)
GCC - Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET)
GCC - General Motors Automotive Student Educational Program
GCC - General Automotive Program (Modular Accelerated Automotive Program - Day)
GCC - General Automotive Program (Evening)
GWC - HONDA Professional Automotive Career Training
GWC - TOYOTA Technical Education Network
GWC - General Program
MCC - Automotive Service

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)Term 1Term 1Fall Semester (Term 1)Fall Semester (Term 1)Fall Semester (Term 1)Term 1Fall Semester (Term 1)Summer Semester (Term 1)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE160 or ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical		Critical course		4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE140 or ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE150 or ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems				4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
RE	Restricted Elective				1–4
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE140 or ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE150 or ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems				4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
RE	Restricted Elective				1–4
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE140 or ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE150 or ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems				4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
RE	Restricted Elective				1–4
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE110	Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE130	Manual Drive Trains and Axles				4
ASE140	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE160	Introduction to Automotive Electrical				4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE110	Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE130	Manual Drive Trains and Axles				4
ASE140	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE160	Introduction to Automotive Electrical				4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE110	Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE130	Manual Drive Trains and Axles				4
ASE140	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE160	Introduction to Automotive Electrical				4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service		Critical course Gateway course		2
ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical				4
ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management				4
ASE110 or ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE120 or ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)Term 2Term 2Spring Semester (Term 2)Spring Semester (Term 2)Spring Semester (Term 2)Term 2Spring Semester (Term 2)Fall Semester (Term 2)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE110 or ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals				4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
ASE110 or ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE160 or ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical		Critical course		4
ASE170 or ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.		L	3
ASE110 or ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE160 or ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical		Critical course		4
ASE170 or ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.		L	3
ASE110 or ASE110AU	Engine Fundamentals or Engine Fundamentals				4
ASE160 or ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical		Critical course		4
ASE170 or ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.		L	3
ASE120	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE150	Automotive Brake Systems				4
ASE170	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ASE180	Introduction to Engine Management				4
ASE260	Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE162, or permission of Instructor.			4
ASE120	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE150	Automotive Brake Systems				4
ASE170	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ASE180	Introduction to Engine Management				4
ASE260	Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE162, or permission of Instructor.			4
ASE120	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE150	Automotive Brake Systems				4
ASE170	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ASE180	Introduction to Engine Management				4
ASE260	Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE162, or permission of Instructor.			4
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems				4
ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4
ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
ASE280AU	Engine Management	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
RE	Restricted Elective				3–8
ASE100	Introduction to Automotive Service				2
ASE140 or ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE160 or ASE160AU	Introduction to Automotive Electrical or Introduction to Automotive Electrical				4
ASE180 or ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management				4
ASE260 or ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.			4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Summer Semester (Term 3)Term 3Term 3Summer Semester (Term 3)Summer Semester (Term 3)Summer Semester (Term 3)Term 3Summer Semester (Term 3)Spring Semester (Term 3)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ASE170 or ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems			4
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	L	0–3
ASE130 or ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles			4
ASE180 or ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management			4
ASE260 or ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.		4
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area			3–6
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			3
ASE130 or ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles			4
ASE180 or ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management			4
ASE260 or ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.		4
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area			3–6
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			3
ASE130 or ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles			4
ASE180 or ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management			4
ASE260 or ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.		4
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area			3–6
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			3
ASE280	Engine Management			4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	FYC or FYC	3
RE	Restricted Elective			3–8
ASE280	Engine Management			4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	FYC or FYC	3
RE	Restricted Elective			3–8
ASE280	Engine Management			4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	FYC or FYC	3
RE	Restricted Elective			3–8
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	FYC or FYC	3
ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle			4
ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles			4
ASE150 or ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems			4
ASE280 or ASE280AU	Engine Management or Engine Management	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.		4
ASE130 or ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles			4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 4)Term 4Term 4Fall Semester (Term 4)Fall Semester (Term 4)Fall Semester (Term 4)Term 4Fall Semester (Term 4)Summer Semester (Term 4)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE260 or ASE260AU	Advanced Automotive Electrical or Advanced Automotive Electrical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
MAT14+ or MAT15+ or GTC1++	College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions or Machine Processes, Theory and Application	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair. or No requisites	Critical course	MA or MA or None	3–6
ASE120 or ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE280 or ASE280AU	Engine Management or Engine Management	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design				3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
RE	Restricted Elective				2–4
ASE120 or ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE280 or ASE280AU	Engine Management or Engine Management	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design				3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
RE	Restricted Elective				2–4
ASE120 or ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4
ASE280 or ASE280AU	Engine Management or Engine Management	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design				3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
RE	Restricted Elective				2–4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area			MA or None or MA	3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area			MA or None or MA	3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area			MA or None or MA	3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
MAT14+ or GTC107 or MA	College Mathematics or Technical Mathematics I or Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area			MA or None or MA	3–6
Restricted Elective	Restricted Elective		See Restricted Elective list below.		3–8
ASE170 or ASE170AU	Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems				4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 5)Fall Semester (Term 5)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ASE180 or ASE180AU	Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management			4
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	SB or SB or L or SB	3
ENG101 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	FYC or FYC	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	SB or SB or L or SB	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Summer Semester (Term 6)Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Restricted Elective	Restricted Elective		See Restricted Elective list below.		3–8
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
GTC107	Technical Mathematics I				3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 7)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE130 or ASE130AU	Manual Drive Trains and Axles or Manual Drive Trains and Axles				4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 8)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE280 or ASE280AU	Engine Management or Engine Management	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor.			4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 10)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE120 or ASE120AU	Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle				4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 11)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASE140 or ASE140AU	Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment or Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment				4
ASE150 or ASE150AU	Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems				4

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
ASE290++	Automotive Service Internship	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296++	Cooperative Education	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298++	Special Projects	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290++	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296++	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298++	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290++	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296++	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298++	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290++	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296++	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298++	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290AA	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296WA	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298AA	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290AA	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296WA	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298AA	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290AA	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296WA	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298AA	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290AA	Automotive Service Internship (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296WA	Cooperative Education (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–4
ASE298AA	Special Projects (any suffixed courses)	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3
ASE240	Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE140, or ASE140AU, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE265	Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.	2
ASE290++	Automotive Service Internship	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	1–4
ASE296++	Cooperative Education	Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.	1–3
ASE298++	Special Projects	Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.	1–3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=181228).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Service

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

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