The Stark State College comprehensive automotive program is a two-year associate degree program designed for students seeking flexibility in their careers.

The curriculum is designed to provide the students with information about the service and repair of all of today’s automobiles. Emphasis is placed on the three major domestic manufacturers (General Motors, Ford and Daimler Chrysler) and some foreign vehicles (Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, and Mazda, etc.).

The comprehensive automotive program includes all of the tasks from the nationally recognized NATEF task list, for all eight ASE specialty areas.

Students graduating from the comprehensive automotive program will receive
an associate degree in applied science in automotive technology.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours
AUT121	Automotive Technical Skills	2
AUT122	Automotive Systems and Engine Technology	4
AUT123	Engine Diagnosis and Major Service	4
ENG124	College Composition †	3
BUS123	Business Mathematics *	4
BUS101	Business Student Success Seminar	1
		18
Second Semester
AUT124	Vehicle Chassis Systems	4
AUT125	Automotive Electrical and Accessory Systems	4
AUT126	Automotive HVAC Systems	2
BUS121	Business Administration *	4
ACC121	Principles of Accounting *	4
		19
Third Semester
AUT221	Fuel and Emissions Management Systems	3
AUT227	Computerized Vehicle Controls	3
AUT223	Advanced Automotive Electronics	3
AUT222	Engine Systems Performance Diagnosis	3
BUS122	Business Economics	3
BCA120	Business Computer Applications *	4
		19
Fourth Semester
AUT225	Automotive Drivetrains I	3
AUT226	Automotive Drivetrains II	3
AUT228	Automotive Service Management **
	Technical Elective **	2
AUT230	Technical Project **
ETD202	Independent Study **
AUT233	Automotive Diagnostic Applications	2
AUT427	Alternative Fuels and Advanced Automotive Technologies	2
ENG221	Technical Report Writing	3
ACC130	Business Law and Ethics	3
		18
	TOTAL CREDITS	73

† Based on SSC placement score

* Students planning on 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

** Select from AUT228, Aut230, ETD202, ETD222, ETD224, Toyota T-TEN,
Honda PACT, or CAT truck lift courses.