The General Motors automotive service educational program (GM ASEP) is an associate degree automotive program. It is designed exclusively for use by GM dealers as a source for trained, skilled technicians.

The curriculum is designed to be GM-specific. The program combines automotive technology courses, related courses, and a strong background in math, reading and electronics.

The GM ASEP curriculum includes all of the tasks from the nationally recognized NATEF task list, for all eight ASE specialty areas, plus the content of over 56 GM training courses.

Students graduating from GM ASEP will receive an associate degree in applied science in automotive technology. They will also receive training credit for over 56 GM training courses.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours
AUT121	Automotive Technical Skills (GM ASEP)	2
AUT122	Automotive Systems and Engine Technology (GM ASEP)	4
AUT124	Vehicle Chassis Systems (GM ASEP)	4
ENG124	College Composition †	3
BUS123	Business Mathematics *	4
ETD222	Engineering Technology Co-op (GM ASEP) **	2
BUS101	Business Student Success Seminar	1
		20
Second Semester
AUT123	Engine Diagnosis and Major Service (GM ASEP) **	4
AUT125	Automotive Electrical and Accessory Systems (GM ASEP)	4
BUS121	Business Administration *	4
ACC132	Financial Accounting	4
ETD222	Engineering Technology Co-op (GM ASEP) **	2
		18
Summer Semester
AUT126	Automotive HVAC Systems (GM ASEP)	2
ETD222	Engineering Technology Co-op (GM ASEP) **	2
		4
Third Semester
AUT221	Fuel and Emission Management Systems (GM ASEP)	3
AUT225	Automotive Drivetrains I (GM ASEP)	3
AUT226	Automotive Drivetrains II (GM ASEP)	3
BCA120	Business Computer Applications *	4
ETD222	Engineering Technology Co-op (GM ASEP) **	2
		15
Fourth Semester
ACC130	Business Law and Ethics	3
ENG224	Composition and Literature	3
AUT222	Engine Systems Performance Diagnosis (GM ASEP)	3
AUT223	Advanced Automotive Electronics (GM ASEP)	3
AUT227	Computerized Vehicle Controls (GM ASEP)	3
ETD222	Engineering Technology Co-op (GM ASEP) **	3
	Technical Elective ***	2
		17
	TOTAL CREDITS	74

† Based on SSC placement score

* Students planning to pursue a degree in engineering technology upon completion of an associate degree should substitute the following courses: ECA122, MTH123, MTH121, PHY121, and COM123 in place of or in addition to the above marked courses.

** Students enrolling in ETD222 must have approval of the automotive programs coordinator or the department chair of the automotive and transportation technology program.

*** In place of or in addition to ETD222 student may take GM STC or ACDelco courses as electives.