Automotive Service Technology Program (ASTP), Associate of Applied Science

The CSI Automotive Service Technology program (ASTP) is designed to provide the technical and professional competency required for vehicle service center employment. The program curriculum involves classroom and lab experience on a variety of manufacturer brand vehicles as well as work experience in a dealership or service center. This is a limited enrollment program with additional entrance requirements.

Demonstrate the safety and environmental requirements in the transportation repair industry

Differentiate automotive engine system components

Demonstrate servicing automotive brake systems

Demonstrate servicing automotive fluid systems

Demonstrate electrical/electronic fundamentals

Demonstrate steering, suspension, and wheel alignment fundamentals

Demonstrate transmission and drivetrain fundamentals

Identify and repair automotive related systems

Major Code: 4531A

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

ASTP 100General Automotive Fundamentals

5 credits.

ASTP 145Automotive Chassis Systems

6 credits.

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ASTP 121Work Experience I

4 credits.

ASTP 167Electrical and HVAC

6 credits.

ELEC GEAny additional Gen. Ed.

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:13

Summer Semester

ASTP 122Work Experience II

4 Credits.

Total Credit Hours:4

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

ASTP 218Engine Repair and Performance

6 credits.

ASTP 223Work Experience III

4 credits.

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:13

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

ASTP 224Work Experience IV

4 credits.

ASTP 286Advanced Vehicle Concepts

6 credits.

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Total Credit Hours: 60