Automotive Service Management Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED. Students must also possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license in order to participate in co-op courses.
Program Description: This program is designed to prepare entry-level automotive technicians and to provide academic background for advancement to management positions in the automotive service industry. Visit the program’s website for additional information.
Additional Program Information: In order to graduate with the Automotive Service Management Technology AAS degree students must complete the prescribed coursework, earn a “C” or better in all courses, and earn a passing score on two of the ASE industry standard certification tests (A1-A8).
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| AER1081C | INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECH. | 4.00 |
| AER1698C | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 4.00 |
| AER1695C | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| AER1198C | AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR | 4.00 |
| AER2598C | BRAKE SYSTEMS AND CHASSIS REPAIR | 4.00 |
| AER2498C | STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| AER2758C | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING THEORY | 4.00 |
| AER2398C | MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES | 4.00 |
| AER2298C | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | 4.00 |
| AER2898C | ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 4.00 |
| AER2895C | ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 4.00 |
| AER2948 | CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE INTRODUCTION | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| AER2949 | CO OP WORK EXPERIENCE | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: Students will be eligible to sit for up to 8 ASE industry standard certifications (A1-A8). Students must pass at least two ASE certifications in order to graduate from the program.
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Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
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Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety preparedness in the formal industry setting.
- Graduates will be able to diagnose and repair common electrical problems.
- Graduates will be able to diagnose and repair common gas engine problems.
- Graduates will be able to service automotive brake systems.
- Graduates will be able to service automotive transmissions.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| AER1081C | INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECH. | 4.00 |
| AER1698C | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 4.00 |
| AER1695C | AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| AER1198C | AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR | 4.00 |
| AER2598C | BRAKE SYSTEMS AND CHASSIS REPAIR | 4.00 |
| AER2498C | STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| AER2758C | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING THEORY | 4.00 |
| AER2398C | MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES | 4.00 |
| AER2298C | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES | 4.00 |
| AER2898C | ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 4.00 |
| AER2895C | ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 4.00 |
| AER2948 | CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE INTRODUCTION | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| AER2949 | CO OP WORK EXPERIENCE | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |