Automotive Steering & Suspension

Program Requirements

Total Credits 9

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ASE101ASE1001	Auto Shop Orientation	2
Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. (1-2)
ASE140ASE1040	Suspension & Steering I	2
Focuses on diagnosis and service of suspension and steering systems and components. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)
ASE141ASE1041	Suspension & Steering II	2
Covers design, diagnosis, inspection, service of suspension, and steering systems used on light trucks and automobiles including power steering and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) service. This course meets AST/MAST requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASE1001 with a "C" grade or better. (1-2)
ASE294ASE2194	Suspension & Steering III	3
Covers operation of steering and power steering systems including different alignment types and procedures. (1-3.5)

Program Requirements / Classes

Automotive Technology	AAS
Automotive Maintenance and Inspection	CERT
Automotive Brake Systems	CERT
Automotive Electrical	CERT
Automotive Manual Powertrains & Clutches	CERT
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning	CERT
Automotive Steering & Suspension	CERT
Automotive Engines	CERT
Automatic Transmission Service	CERT
Advanced Automotive Electrical	CERT
Automotive Drivability & Emissions	CERT
Automotive & Diesel Master Technician	CERT

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.