Automotive Service Industry
Program Information
The Automotive Technology Program at TSJC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a two semester Certificate. This program prepares a student with the entry-level competencies needed to gain employment in the automotive service industry. Typical jobs held by graduates include: Auto dealership service technician in an independent repair facility or mass merchandiser, or parts department counter person or manager.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is offered to meet the needs of the student who wishes to advance in this field to a management or supervisory position. A total of 75 credits are required to receive the Associate Science degree in Automotive Service Technology at Trinidad State Junior College.
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| MAT 107 or above | 3 | |
| ENG 115 or above | 3 | |
| 9 Hours from: | Science, Social & behaviorial Science, Humanities, Speech 115 | 9 |
TOTAL GEN ED CREDITS |
15 | |
| 1ST SEMESTER | ||
| 2 | ||
| ASE 120 | Basic Auto Electricity | 2 |
| ASE 123 | Auto Battery, Starting & Charging Systems | 2 |
| ASE 132 | Ignition Systems Diagnosis & Repair | 2 |
| ASE 221 | Automotive Body Electrical | 4 |
| ASE 110 | Brakes I | 3 |
| ASE 210 | Brakes II | 3 |
| ASE 140 | Suspension & Steering I | 3 |
| ASE 240 | Suspension & Steering II | 3 |
| ASE 150 | Auto U-Joint & Axle Shaft Service | 2 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 24 | |
| 2ND SEMESTER | ||
| ASE 130 | General Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE 160 | Auto Engine Removal & Installation | 1 |
| ASE 134 | Automotive Emissions | 2 |
| ASE 233 | Fuel Injections & Exhaust Systems | 4 |
| ASE 231 | Automotive Computers | 2 |
| ASE 151 | Auto Manual Trans/Transaxle & Clutch | 2 |
| ASE 152 | Differentials & 4wd/Awd Service | 2 |
| ASE 235 | Drivability Diagnosis | 1 |
| ASE 250 | Automatic Trans/Transaxle Service | 1 |
| ASE 260 | Advanced Engine Diagnosis | 2 |
| ASE 265 | Auto Heating & Air Conditioning | 5 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 24 | |
| TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS | 63 | |
All incoming Automotive students are required to take the "Accuplacer" placement exam. This placement exam allows the advisor to determine the BEST courses to help the student be successful at Trinidad State Junior College.