Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science

61 credits

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology provides training for employment as an automotive technician or in a related field. The Automotive Technology laboratory and classroom facilities have been equipped with the most current test and training equipment available. Classroom instruction is combined with practical training in the laboratory to provide students with service and repair procedures required for ASE certification. Additional training is available for those technicians seeking to update current practices in the ASE certification areas.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Program Requirements

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2
This degree requires courses from Areas I, IV, V and VI; students do not need to select any other General Education courses to complete the requirement
Area I: Communications
ENGL 1110GComposition I4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 23
Area V: Humanities 23
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 23
General Education Elective
ENGL 2210GProfessional and Technical Communication Honors3
Automotive Core Requirements
AUTO 115Automotive Engine Repair4
AUTO 117Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines5
AUTO 120Electrical Systems4
AUTO 122Automotive Brakes4
AUTO 129Automotive Steering and Suspension4
AUTO 205Manual Drive Train and Axles4
AUTO 132Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems4
or AUTO 127 Basic Automatic Transmission
AUTO 137Fuel Systems and Emission Controls4
AUTO 295Special Topics (Basic Auto Maintence)2
OETS 118Mathematics for Technicians3
or MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra
WELD 130Introduction to GMAW MIG)3
OEET 110Basic Electricity and Electronics4
Total Credits61
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses

A Suggested Plan of Study

This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I and demonstrates how to complete an Associate degree in two years. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English.  It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract.  Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses and may consider completing General Education courses in the summer.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
AUTO 115 Automotive Engine Repair 4
OETS 118
or MATH 1215
 Mathematics for Technicians
or Intermediate Algebra
 3
WELD 130 Introduction to GMAW MIG) 3
 Credits14
Spring
AUTO 117 Electronic Analysis and Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines 5
AUTO 120 Electrical Systems 4
AUTO 137 Fuel Systems and Emission Controls 4
Area IV: Social/Behavior Science Course 1 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
AUTO 122 Automotive Brakes 4
AUTO 129 Automotive Steering and Suspension 4
AUTO 205 Manual Drive Train and Axles 4
OEET 110 Basic Electricity and Electronics 4
 Credits16
Spring
AUTO 132
or AUTO 127
 Automotive Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems
or Basic Automatic Transmission
 4
AUTO 295 Special Topics 2
ENGL 2210G Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3
Area V: Humanities Course 1 3
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits61
1

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses

Program Manager: Eric Oskey
Phone: (505) 287-6635
Email: ero@nmsu.edu
Office: 052A, Martinez Hall, 1st Floor