Automotive Service Technology, Associate of Applied Science | Arkansas Tech University Academic Catalog

This program holds the highest level of program accreditation, Master Automobile Service Technology, recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
AST 1003	Automotive Electronics	3
AST 1004	Gasoline Engine Theory	4
AST 1113	Introduction to Automotive Drivetrains	3
CIS 1113 or BST 1303	Fundamental Computer Operation or Introduction to Computers	3
ENGL 1013	Composition I	3
	Hours	16
Spring
AST 1005	Engine Performance	5
AST 1103	Automotive Brake Systems	3
AST 1213	Automotive Chassis and Steering	3
AST 2103	Advanced Automotive Electronics	3
TMAT 1203	Technical Mathematics	3
	Hours	17
Summer
AST 1203	Automotive Climate Control	3
	Hours	3
Second Year
Fall
AST 1223	Advanced Automotive Drivetrains	3
AST 2203	Diesel Theory	3
AST 2303	Alternative Automobile Fuels and Technology	3
AST 2003	Career Readiness	3
ENGL 1023	Composition II	3
	Hours	15
Spring
INT 2903	Internship (or AST Approved Elective)	3
WLD 1403	Welding for Trades and Industry	3
SS 1XXX	Social Science Courses	3
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	60

Approved Electives must be approved by the program director.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology, a graduate will be able to: