Program Overview

Automotive Service A.A.S. (Plan 24AH)

Master Automotive Service Technology

Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847)543-2044

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/automotive-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 24AH

The Automotive Technology program offers courses leading to an Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Technician. This program will provide students with a solid foundation and a variety of skills to enter the automotive industry, or to pursue further undergraduate study. The program is Master Certified by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the ASE technician certification exams. Students who pass the ASE certifications exams and have completed the work experience required by ASE will be awarded certification by ASE.

Completion of this program prepares students for employment in the areas of automotive repair. Fifteen hours of required General Education coursework is built into the program.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.

Recommended Plan of Study

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		16 Credits
course^	College Success Seminar	2
course	Introduction to Automotive Technology	3
course	Engine Repair	4
course	Auto Electrical I	4
course	Applied Math or other higher level Math course	3
Second Semester		15 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Braking Systems	4
course	Suspension and Alignment	4
course	Air Conditioning and Heating	4
course	Technical Composition or
course	English Composition I	3
Summer Semester		6 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Humanities: Ancient Times to Middle Ages or other Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (I/M)	3
course	Introduction to Sociology or other Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective	3
Third Semester		16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Auto Electrical II	4
course	Powertrain Controls	4
course	Powertrain Management	4
course*	Automotive Service (4 credits) or
course	Job Readiness Skills (1 Credit) *and*
course	Internships (1-3 credits)	4
Fourth Semester		14 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
course	Automatic Transmissions and Trans Axles	4
course	Advanced Driveline Systems	3
course	Communication Skills or
course	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree		67

^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

*Meet with faculty advisor in advance to determine best time to take this class; some students should take it in final semester

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) 543-2044.