Automotive Master Associate of Science (AS)

About the Program

The Associate of Science in Automotive Master degree will provide the skills necessary for students to qualify as trained entry-level technicians, as well as for career advancement. This program follows ASE and NATEF for the requirements of a Master automotive technician. It will create a pathway for students to become master ASE certified. Students work side-by-side and hands-on with industry professionals in a fully equipped and up-to-date facility.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include Teaching, Automotive Technician, Automotive Parts Personnel, Automotive Management, Shop Owners, and Automotive Performance Personnel

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of AS in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose engine mechanical issues.
• Upon completion of AS in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose electrical issues.
• Upon completion of AS in Automotive Master, students are able to diagnose emission issues.

Required Core: (61.5 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
AUTO A1	Engine Repair	4
AUTO A2	Automatic Transmission/Transaxle	4
AUTO A3	Manual Drive Train and Axles	4
AUTO A4	Suspension and Steering	4
AUTO A5	Brakes	4
AUTO A6	Electrical/Electronic Systems	5
AUTO A7	Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning	4
AUTO A8	Engine Performance	5
AUTO A9	Light Vehicle Diesel Engines	4
AUTO LABA	Automotive Lab	2
AUTO LABB	Automotive Lab Advanced	2
AUTO L1	Advanced Engine Performance	5
AUTO L1L2	Smog Level One and Level Two	5.5
AUTO L3	Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles	4
AUTO SDR	Specified Diagnostic and Repair	5

List A: Select One (4 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
Option 1
AUTO INTR	Automotive Service and Introduction	4
Option 2
AUTO INTL	Automotive Service and Introduction Hands-On Lab	2
	and
AUTO INTZ	Automotive Service and Introduction Lecture	2

Total Units for the Major: 65.5

The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.