Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Automotive Service Technician (AST), AAAS Degree Program Planning Guide


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Program Description:


The Automotive Service Technician Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service industry.

The AST-Degree builds on the GST I-BEST Certificate of Proficiency program by providing further instruction: Students will develop in-depth repair and diagnostic skills and earn certifications with our industry partners: Subaru University; Nissan Technical Training Academy; and NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers).

Students who apply and are accepted to Shoreline’s Tesla training program may apply that course to completion of the AST-Degree.

Students will have an opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree by completing four core general education courses.

AAAS Degree (101-122 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.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:


CASAS test score of 220; ESL level 5 or higher; instructor interview; permission to register; valid driver’s license; proof of insurability, i.e. Dept. of Licensing driving record; most employers require drug testing. Work with your advisor to determine English and Math placement.

General Education Requirements - 15-20 Credits


Communication Skills (5 Credits)


Human Relations (2-5 Credits)


Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)


Choose either BUS 103 , CMST 203 , or AES 101 .

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)


Approval To Graduate


Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Suggested Schedule


First Quarter


Second Quarter


Third Quarter


Fourth Quarter


Fifth Quarter


Sixth Quarter


Program Advisor:


Amber Avery  206-546-4793 aavery@shoreline.edu Rm 2168

Program Information:


Length of Program: 101-122 Credits
Completion Award: Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS)
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $1700.00 (includes tuition, lab fee, parking and instructional fees)
Website: http://www.shoreline.edu/programs/automotive/

Plan code: AUMASAPT

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