Master Automobile Service Technician
The Master Automobile Service Technician (MAST) AAS degree program prepares students with diversified employment skills and knowledge as master automotive technicians. It includes hands-on instruction in engine repair, automatic transmission and transaxles, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, advanced electrical/electronic systems and engine performance, HVAC, preventative maintenance, safety, professionalism, and workplace relations. The Automotive Technology program is accredited by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.
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Estimated Cost for Students
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Admission Requirements
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Specialized Accreditation
The Automotive Technology program is accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation https://aseeducationfoundation.org/.
General Education Requirements
Complete all General Education courses: Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) General Education Requirements.
Program General Education Notes
Required:
- One course from one of the Breadth Areas (one course total)
Recommended:
- Quantitative Studies (QS): IND 1120
Program Requirements
Required Courses (48 Credits)
First complete the Automotive Technology: Technical Certificate (SL Tech) (CTE) (24 credits), then complete the following:
- AUTO 2120 – Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- AUTO 2130 – Automotive Manual Drivetrain & Axles
- AUTO 2160 – Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems II
- AUTO 2170 – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- AUTO 2260 – Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems III
- AUTO 2285 – Automotive Engine & Emission Controls II
Time to Completion & Graduation Map
- Master Automobile Service Technician AAS: Full-time
- Time to completion is 5 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcome alignment with Institution Learning Outcomes in brackets.
- Obtain relevant industry-recognized safety recertification and apply best safety practices. [1, 4]
- Perform advanced vehicle diagnosis of core vehicle systems following ASE-EF standards. [1, 4]
- Perform advanced vehicle repairs of core vehicle systems following ASE-EF standards. [1, 4]
- Apply professionalism and collaboration skills to achieve common goals. [1, 7]