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Associate in Applied Science Automotive Service Management Technology [2502]

Program Goal:

To prepare students for in mid-management positions in the automotive service business environment, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in automotive occupations.

The program goals include instruction for individuals in the areas of managing an automobile service business, with emphasis on the knowledge and understanding neccessary for managing people and functions in the automotive service industry.

Program Entrance requirements

To be admitted to the Automotive Service Management Technology Degree Program, a student must have:

1. Achieved mathematics proficiency at the level of grade 11 or better, as demonstrated by the TABE Test (form A) currently in use at Sarasota County Technical Institute and Manatee Technical Institute.

2. Achieved language arts proficiency at the level of grade 11 or better, as demonstrated by the TABE Test (form A) currently in use at Sarasota County Technical Institute Manatee Technical Institute.

3. Taken one of the standard placement exams currently in use at Manatee Community College.

4. Taken the ASE-formatted testing instrument designed for the eight automotive curriculum areas.

Program Managers
James Dieter ATEP Program Manager, Sarasota County Technical Institute, (941) 361-6531
Cecil Trumbo, ASE Program Manager, Manatee Technical Institute (941) 751-7900, ext. 2116

Technical Courses (Conducted by SCTI and MTI)

Course Description Term Hours
AER 1001 Introduction to Automotive Technolgy

3
AER 2450 Steering and Suspension Systems

2
AER 1111 Automotive Engine Diagnosis and Repair

3
AER 1250 Transmission and Drive Systems

6
AER 1100 Automotive Electrical Systems

2
AER 2610 Heating and Air Conditioning Theory

1
AER 1310 Automotive Electronics

4
AER 2522 Computer Engine Control and Driveability

6
AER 2500 Engine Tuneup and Emission Control

3
AER 2410 Brake Systems and Chassis Repair

2
Total  

32

Cooperative Education (Supervised by SCTI and MTI)

AER 2943 Cooperative Dealership Training I

3
AER 2944 Cooperative Dealership Training II

3
Total  

6

General Education Courses (Conducted by Manatee Community College)

Course Description Semester Hours
ENC 1101** Written Communication I
3
Behav Sci.** Choose from Area III, A.A.S.
3
Humanities** Choose from Area IV, A.A.S.
3
MAT 1033+** Intermediate Algebra

3
CGS 1000** Computer Information Systems
3
Total  
15

Additional Coursework (Conducted by Manatee Community College)

 

ENC 2210 Technical Reporting

3
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business

3
SPC 1600 Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3
Management Choose any two from MAN 2021, MNA 1345, MAN 2241 or MAN 2300

6

Total

   15

This program is offered through MCC in conjunction with Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) and Manatee Technical Institute (MTI).

** A grade of C or better must be attained for each core course and the courses meeting the general education requirements for this degree.

+ Students may elect to earn an MCC A.S. degree if they complete a Gordon level mathematics course in place of the A.A.S. degree program's minimum math requirement.

Students enrolling in this degree program are eligible for the Job Guarantee Program.

Students enrolling in this degree program are eligible for the A.S./A.A.S Job Guarantee Program and may obtain eligibility and application information from the program manager or career resource centers.
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