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
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
- 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.
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Average Salary
$46,900
Entry Level Salary
$29,500
Mid Level Salary
$44,950
Expert Level Salary
$73,650
Average Hourly Wage
$22.55
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$14.18
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$21.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$35.41
Typical Education Level
Post Secondary Certificate
Projected Job Openings
21,890
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Average Salary
$36,040
Entry Level Salary
$27,220
Mid Level Salary
$36,200
Expert Level Salary
$48,060
Average Hourly Wage
$17.33
Entry Level Hourly Wage
$13.09
Mid Level Hourly Wage
$17.00
Expert Level Hourly Wage
$23.11
Typical Education Level
Post Secondary Certificate
Projected Job Openings
610
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
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The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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)
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)
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 | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE170 or ASE170AU |
Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems or Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 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 placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
| ASE280 | Engine Management | 4 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
| ASE280 | Engine Management | 4 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3–8 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| ASE120AU | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE130AU | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. 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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 |
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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 2–4 | |||
| ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 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, WCM or FYC, WCM | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 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, WCM or FYC, WCM | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 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, WCM or FYC, WCM | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 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, WCM or FYC, WCM | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 5)Fall Semester (Term 5)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE180 or ASE180AU |
Introduction to Engine Management or Introduction to Engine Management | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 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, SCB or SB, SCB or L, OCM or SB, SCB | 3 |
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, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| GTC107 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE280 or ASE280AU |
Engine Management or Engine Management | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 10)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASE120 or ASE120AU |
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle or Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 |
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 | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 | ||
| ASE150 or ASE150AU |
Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Brake Systems | No requisites or Prerequisites or Corequisites: ASE100. | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Select any courses for a total of 3-8 credits:
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | 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 | ||
| 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 |
Courses Not Currently Offered
Glendale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.
| Course Number | Course Name | Offering Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| ASE110AU | Engine Fundamentals | Mesa |
| ASE120AU | Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | Mesa |
| ASE130AU | Manual Drive Trains and Axles | Mesa |
| ASE140AU | Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment | Mesa |
| ASE150AU | Automotive Brake Systems | Mesa |
| ASE160AU | Introduction to Automotive Electrical | Mesa |
| ASE170AU | Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | Mesa |
| ASE180AU | Introduction to Engine Management | Mesa |
| ASE240 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems | GateWay, Mesa |
| ASE260AU | Advanced Automotive Electrical | Mesa |
| ASE280AU | Engine Management | Mesa |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain |
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 & Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- OCM = Oral Communication
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- WCM = Written Communication
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
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