Automotive-GM-ASEP Major (AAS)

The General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program at Stark State College is a two-year associate degree automotive program designed for students seeking a career as a technician at a GM dealership or at an approved ACDelco service facility. This curriculum is designed to be GM-specific and is accredited by NATEF in all eight ASE certification areas.

Major code:  2251
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division    
Automotive, Transportation, and CDL Technologies Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

Technical
AUT122Automotive Systems and Engine Technology4
AUT124Vehicle Chassis Systems4
AUT125Automotive Electrical and Accessory Systems4
AUT221Fuel and Emissions Management Systems3
AUT222Engine System Performance Diagnosis3
AUT223Advanced Automotive Electronics3
AUT227Computerized Vehicle Control3
AUT191Automotive Co-op 12
AUT192Automotive Co-op 22
AUT193Automotive Co-op 32
AUT194Automotive Co-op 42
Non-technical
SSC101Student Success Seminar1
AUT121Automotive Technical Skills2
AUT123Engine Diagnosis and Major Service4
AUT126Automotive HVAC Systems2
AUT225Automotive Drivetrain 13
AUT226Automotive Drivetrain 23
ENG124College Composition3
COM121Effective Speaking3
Select one of the following:3-4
MTH107
Industrial Math
MTH125
College Algebra 1
BUS221Microeconomics3
PHL122Ethics3
Total Hours62-63
1

MTH125 College Algebra should be taken by students planning to transfer to a four-year university.

Full-time Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Course Sequence

The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
SSC101 Student Success Seminar 1
AUT121 Automotive Technical Skills 2
AUT122 Automotive Systems and Engine Technology 4
AUT191 Automotive Co-op 1 2
Select one of the following: 3-4
MTH107
 Industrial Math  
MTH125
 College Algebra 1  
 Hours12-13
Second Semester
AUT124 Vehicle Chassis Systems 4
AUT125 Automotive Electrical and Accessory Systems 4
AUT192 Automotive Co-op 2 2
ENG124 College Composition 3
 Hours13
Summer Semester
AUT123 Engine Diagnosis and Major Service 4
AUT126 Automotive HVAC Systems 2
BUS221 Microeconomics 3
 Hours9
Third Semester
AUT221 Fuel and Emissions Management Systems 3
AUT222 Engine System Performance Diagnosis 3
AUT223 Advanced Automotive Electronics 3
AUT193 Automotive Co-op 3 2
COM121 Effective Speaking 3
 Hours14
Fourth Semester
AUT227 Computerized Vehicle Control 3
AUT225 Automotive Drivetrain 1 3
AUT226 Automotive Drivetrain 2 3
AUT194 Automotive Co-op 4 2
PHL122 Ethics 3
 Hours14
 Total Hours62-63

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Communicate effectively in the workplace. 
  • Use critical thinking skills to diagnose complex vehicle faults. 
  • Effectively maintain, service, and repair modern automobiles.
  • Design and troubleshoot logic circuits for control of motors and industrial processes.