Program Prerequisite

Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C."

Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required.

Advisement

Automotive Service students should meet each semester with the program coordinator or faculty advisor for their specific option for advisement. Call 801-626-6579 for more information or to schedule an appointment.   (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study and meet with your specific program coordinator or advisor.

Assessment Requirements: Students will be required to complete certain assessment instruments as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate's degree.  Please see the program coordinator or your advisor or your department for specific information regarding assessment.

 

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Requirement

• Automotive Service students (except Collision Repair and HD Truck) are required to take all eight automotive ASE exams (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, and A8).  The student must pass at least four of the eight exams to qualify for graduation.   
• Collision repair students must take five ASE collision repair and refinish exams (B2, B3, B4, B5, and B6).  The student must pass at least three of the five exams to qualify for graduation.
• HD Truck students are required to take all eight Medium/Heavy Duty Truck ASE exams (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, and T8).  The student must pass at least four of the eight exams to qualify for graduation.   

See www.asecert.org for testing information.  ASE exam fees are included in the student fees for each course.  Exams will be taken twice per year at the end of each semester.

New students will be also required to obtain certain industry certifications as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate's degree. Certification assessments include:

• EPA clean air act amendment of 1990 (Section 609) Air-Conditioning Certification.
• Emissions inspection and maintenance certification where applicable.
• Utah safety inspection certification for Utah based students.

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses are required for this degree: CHEM PS1010 (3) or CHEM PS/SI1110 (5), COMM HU2110 (3), and a Social Science course (3). Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the A.A.S. degree.

Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree

Automotive Service Courses Required for All Options (8 credit hours)

• AUSV 1000 Introduction to Automobile Service (3)
• AUSV 1100 Principles of Technology I (2)
• AUSV 1300 Technical Mathematics (3)
  or MATH QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics (3)
• AUSV 2899 Associate Degree Assessment (0)

Support Courses Required for All Options (9 credit hours)

• ENGL EN1010 Intro to Writing (3)
• TBE TE1700 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3)
• SST 3203 Customer Service Techniques (3)

Elective Courses choose one of the following (3 credit hours)

• BUSAD 3000 Small Business Administration (3)
• SST 1143 Fundamental Selling Techniques (3)
• SST 4203. Ethical Sales and Service (3)
• Other relevant class as approved by the department (3).

OPTION REQUIREMENTS

Select one of the following options (see the option program coordinator for a suggested course sequence):

Chrysler CAP Option

 Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350

Automotive Service Courses Required (34 credit hours)

·         AUSV SI1355 Chrysler Electronics, Electrical, and Body Control Systems (7)

·         AUSV 1050 Chrysler Braking, Steering, Suspension, and Climate Control Systems (8) or AUSV 1051, AUSV 1052 and AUSV 2350.

·         AUSV 2655 Chrysler Engine Mechanical and Engine Control Systems (6) or AUSV 1150, AUSV 2050.

·         AUSV 1250 Chrysler Manual Drivetrain Systems (3)

·         AUSV 2550 Chrysler Auto Transmissions (4)

·         AUSV 2880 Cooperative Practicum (6)

General Motors ASEP Option

Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350

Automotive Service Courses Required (34 credit hours)

• AUSV SI1345 General Motors Electronics, Electrical, and Body Control Systems (7)
• AUSV 1040 General Motors Braking, Steering, Suspension, and Climate Control Systems (8) or AUSV 1041, AUSV 1042 and AUSV 2340.
• AUSV 2645 General Motors Engine Mechanical and Engine Control Systems (6) or AUSV 1140, AUSV 2040.
• AUSV 1240 General Motors Manual Drivetrain Systems (3)
• AUSV 2540 General Motors Auto Transmissions (4)
• AUSV 2880 Cooperative Practicum (6)

Collision Repair Option

Program Coordinator: Justin Tate, 801-626-8735

Automotive Service Courses Required (32 credit hours)

·         AUSV SI1320. Automotive Electronics (4)

·         AUSV 1020. Automotive Braking, Steering, Suspension, and Climate Control Systems (8) or AUSV 1021, AUSV 1022 and AUSV 2320.

·         AUSV 1080 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (4)

·         AUSV 1180 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (4)

·         AUSV 2860 Cooperative Practicum (6)

·         AUSV 2080 Painting & Refinishing (4)

·         AUSV 2480 Auto Body Business Practices (2)

Automotive Technology Course Required (2 credit hours)

• ATTC 3020 Intro to Hazardous Materials (2)

Honda PACT Option

Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350

Automotive Service Courses Required (34 credit hours)

·         AUSV SI1335 Honda Electronics, Electrical, and Body Control Systems (7)

·         AUSV 1030 Honda Braking, Steering, Suspension, and Climate Control Systems (8) or AUSV 1031, AUSV 1032 and AUSV 2330.

·         AUSV 2635 Honda Engine Mechanical and Engine Control Systems (6) or AUSV 1130, AUSV 2030.

·         AUSV 1230 Honda Manual Drivetrain Systems (3)

·         AUSV 2530 Honda Auto Transmissions (4)

·         AUSV 2880 Cooperative Practicum (6)

Toyota T-TEN Option

Program Coordinator: Lisa Burr, 801-626-7350

Automotive Service Courses Required (34 credit hours)