Program Overview

Automotive Service and Technology, Associate of Science (AS)

Overview

The A.S. degree is designed for second year automotive students. The well-rounded student graduating from the program will be a leader, prepared to own or manage a business or to transfer to a four-year university. Students can complete courses required for the one-year certificate in the first year of study. Advanced automotive courses can be taken with general education requirements during the second year. Second year students often work in a part-time job and receive credit for Automotive Work Experience.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

• Complete all of the following:
  • All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
  • One of the following three General Education options:
    • OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
    • OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
    • OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
  • A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
  • A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

Course List

Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop skills to advance their knowledge as automotive technicians.
• Students will conduct themselves on the job as professionals, including practicing safety precautions to prevent accidents.
• Students will become lifelong learners and advocates for the automotive industry.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.