Overview
Part of the Kenwood Dealer Group School of Automotive Technology, the Automotive Service Management program includes co-op education at local automotive service companies as well as classroom instruction. These experiences help students develop the knowledge and technical skills that are essential for success in any avenue of the automotive workforce.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Business degree, and are prepared to take certification exams offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Related Programs
Automotive Service Technician Certificate (ASTC)Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate (AERTC)Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician Certificate (AHATC)Automotive Powertrain Technician Certificate (APTC)Automotive Undercar Technician Certificate (AUTC)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Utilize current automotive technology, computerized diagnostic systems, and emerging vehicle technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicle systems
- Pursue careers in automotive service, diagnostics, dealership operations, fleet maintenance, parts operations, or automotive management
- Prepare for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams and other industry-recognized credentials
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Assistant Service Supervisor
- Automotive Service Technician
- Hybrid & EV Technician
- Fleet Service Coordinator
- Diesel Service Technician
- Fleet Mechanic
- Mobile Technician
- Service Writer / Service Advisor
- Sales
- Parts Specialist
Graduate Employment Outlook
About 73,300 openings per year, on average, are projected nationally for automotive service technicians and mechanics through 2031. Opportunities for qualified job seekers should be very good.
$41,240 - $56,040 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Curriculum
Effective 2025-2026 academic year
Automotive Service Management (ASM)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| IM 111 | Computer Applications ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 111 | Engine Repair ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 161 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AUTO 150 | Brakes ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 162 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 181 | Engine Performance 1 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X or COMM 110 Communication Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 190 | Professional Practices ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAT 1XX Mathematics Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| AUTO X9X Cooperative Education Elective 1: Automotive (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| LAW 101 | Business Law ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AUTO 140 | Suspension and Steering ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 175 | Powertrain Systems and Service ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| AUTO X9X Cooperative Education Elective 2: Automotive (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| AUTO 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 182 | Engine Performance 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 50 | 113 | 63 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| Communication Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 124 | Applied Algebra and Geometry | 4 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any OT36 course from ART, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any OT36 course from ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | ||
| Cooperative Education Electives (4 credit hours required) | ||
| AUTO 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 193 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 194 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 195 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 196 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 197 | Part-Time Career Education Project: Automotive | 1 |
| AUTO 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Automotive | 2 |
| AUTO 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Automotive | 2 |
| AUTO 293 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Automotive | 2 |
| AUTO 297 | Full-Time Career Education Project: Automotive | 2 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
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• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.