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Dorsie Brooks
Dean, Career Education and Business
Orange County
Golden West College
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Program Details
Automotive Service and Repair, Associate in Science
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Automotive Technology (094800)
08/15/27
This degree prepares students for careers pathways in the automotive industry. Courses align with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) program’s eight individual certifications which make up the comprehensive ASE Master Technician Certification. Upon completion of the program, students will have developed skills required to diagnose various automotive systems and explore foundational concepts related to transitioning from technician to management or ownership of an automotive repair business.
Estimated 25 annual completers
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
This associate in science degree is designed to provide students with foundational skills for entry level employment along with the flexibility to choose additional automotive classes that fit their educational and career goals. Since many program graduates seek self employment, they will be able to select courses that facilitate the development of a business owner's mindset.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
32-36
60
Course Report
In collaboration with the advisory committee, GWC faculty have identified the followign courses to incluse in this AS degree.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto G181 | Automotive Express Service | 3 | S1 |
| Auto G 101 | Intro to Automotive | 3 | S1 |
| Auto G120 | Electrical, Introduction | 5 | S1 |
| BUS G101 | Mindset of Business Success | 3 | S1 |
| BUS G121 | Personal Finance | 3 | S2 |
| Acct G100 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 | S2 |
| Auto G110 | Engine Repair | 5 | S2 |
| Auto G121 | Elecrtical Advanced | 5 | S1 |
| Auto G130 | Engine Performance Basic | 5 | S2 |
| Auto G131 | Engine Performance Advanced | 5 | S2 |
| Auto G140 | Automotive Chassis Brakes | 5 | S3 |
| Auto G141 | Automotive Chassis: Steering & Suspension | 5 | S3 |
| Auto G145 | Basic Clean Air Car Course | 5 | S3 |
| Auto G150 | Maual Drive | 4 | S4 |
| Auto G151 | Automatic Drive | 4 | S4 |
| Auto G160 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 4 | S4 |
| Auto G170 | Hybrid Vehicles | 3 | S4 |
| MGMT G110 | Elements of Mangement | 3 | S2 |
| MGMT G155 | Customer Service | 3 | S3 |
| BUS G152 | Entreprenuership- Starting a Business | 3 | S3 |
| MGMT G162 | Managing a Small Business | 3 | S2 |
| MKTG G100 | Intro to Marketing | 3 | S3 |
| MKTG G140 | Digital Marketing | 3 | S4 |
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Program Modification
This degree is replacing the Engine Performance and Emissions Specialist AS degree.
Santa Ana College, Cypress College, Fullerton College, Saddleback College
250 enrollment
Advanced Transportation
Submission Details
05/28/26 - 11:55 AM
06/01/26 - 11:34 AM by Maria Lepe
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