ASEP-General Motors, AAS

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The Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), cosponsored by DMACC and General Motors, is a two-year automotive program designed to prepare students for employment as a GM dealership technician. The curriculum, designed by General Motors and DMACC, leads to the Associate degree in Automotive Technology. The program involves classroom lecture, laboratory experience and dealership work experience.

For more information about the ASEP-General Motors program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/automotive/gm.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students start in October.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.
Be accepted by General Motors as a participant.
All program participants must be employed by a participating General Motors dealership.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an ASEP-General Motors AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

AUT 114 - Shop Fund & Minor Service Credits: 4
ATG 322 - GM Steering & Suspension Credits: 3
MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
PSY 102 - Human and Work Relations Credits: 3

Semester 2

ATG 320 - GM Brake Systems Credits: 4
ATG 312 - GM Specialized Electronics Trn Credits: 4
PHY 710 - Technical Physics Credits: 3
ATG 329 - Technical Internship I Credits: 3 (March-May at dealer)
ATG 328 - Diagnosis/Repair-GM Elect Sys Credits: 3

Semester 3

ATG 330 - Technical Internship II Credits: 3 (May & June at dealer)
ATG 327 - Minor Svc/Repair/GM Engines Credits: 3
ATG 336 - GM Fuel Systems Credits: 3
ATG 326 - GM Auto AC Systems Credits: 3

Semester 4

ATG 337 - GM Engine Performance Credits: 4
ATG 344 - GM Manual Drivetrains Credits: 4
ATG 345 - GM Automatic Drivetrains Credits: 4
ATG 340 - Technical Internship III Credits: 3 (Oct. & Dec. at dealer)

Semester 5

ATG 350 - Technical Internship IV Credits: 3 (Jan.-March at dealer)
ATG 354 - Advanced GM Motors Systems Credits: 5
COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
ATG 333 - Major Service Proc/GM Engines Credits: 3
BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3

Note:

(DMACC reserves the right to change the sequence in which these courses are offered.)

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 75

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4	Term 5
Books (approximate)	500	300	150	150	300
Tools	3000	100	100	100	100

Approximate total for program: $16,125**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Will work in a General Motors service department.
Service automobiles to keep them from developing mechanical problems (preventive maintenance).
Diagnose drivability problems so repairs can be made.
Make systematic examinations, adjustments; repair and replace defective parts of cars and trucks.
Use different kinds of testing equipment, such as engine analyzers, compression gauges, electrical test meters, lab scopes and computers.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Use your hands to do technical and manipulative skills with accuracy.
Use hand tools and interpret readings from meters, gauges and computers.
Establish effective interpersonal relations with customers and coworkers.
Read and understand technical information off a computer and from technical manuals.
Ability to diagnose problems and take proper remedial measures.
Lift and carry objects up to 60 lbs.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Basic math and reading skills are a must.
Students must provide own hand tools at the beginning of the program, approximately $3,000.
Average starting salary $34,113 (2013-2014 Placement Report).

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