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2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET), AAAS Planning Guide


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Program Description:


The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to an entry-level position as a Ford Technician. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree using the Engineering-General Pre-Major, AS-T2 Planning Guide 

AAAS Degree (130-135 Credits)


Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites:


  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Instructor interview
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License
  • Proof of insurability
  • Some dealers require drug testing
  • Instructor permission

General Education Core Requirements - 15-20 Credits


Communication Skills (5 Credits)


Human Relations (2-5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses: BUS 104 BUS 105 CMST& 101 

Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses: AES 101 BUS 103 CMST 203 CMST 285 GWS 284 HIST 245 HIST& 220 HUM 105 PSYC 230 SOC 270 .   

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


BUS 102  (recommended) or any 100- or 200-level math course.

Approval To Graduate


Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:


Gary Fantozzi gfantozzi@shoreline.edu  206-546-4573

Program Information:


Length of Program: 130-135 Credits
Completion Award: AAAS
Enrollment: Fall
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $500.00
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/automotive/

Plan code: AUMFOAPT

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