General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) AAAS

Summary

Gain hands-on experience alternating classroom learning with hands-on, paid training at a General Motors dealership. Master fundamental skills and develop an understanding of automotive service business principles.

Completion Award
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
Length of Study
125 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall
Location
On Campus

  1. Apply fundamentals of automotive service training, including the basics of automotive diagnostics and repair, pre-delivery inspection and warranty repair procedures
  2. Identify, inspect, disassemble and assemble components of automotive power plants
  3. Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and servicing of disc, drum and ABS brake systems, steering, suspension and wheel alignment
  4. Use electronic engine analyzers and scanners to test and tune ignition, fuel injection and emission systems
  5. Apply understanding of electrical principles, semi-conductors, microprocessors and wiring diagrams to diagnose and repair malfunctions of automotive electrical systems
  6. Apply knowledge of the function, construction, operation, troubleshooting and service of front- and rear-wheel drive manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles
  7. Test, service and repair heating and air-conditioning systems

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The demand for dealer-trained technicians should remain strong over the next decade. Employment opportunities exist as a General Motors Service Technician. With additional experience and education, many technicians can become a Parts or Service Manager: some may seek positions in sales, management or open their own related business.

Potential employers include: Upon completion, graduates may be hired by a new car dealership.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2022-2023
WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen

On Campus
Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $145.17  $245.71  $339.54 $162.51
5 credits $673.85  $1,176.57  $1,645.70  $760.55
12 credits (full-time) $1,462.52  $2,476.40 $3,422.10  $1,637.76
15 credits $1,641.05 $2,667.59  $3,624.45 $1,819.05

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees:Auto Dealer Programs 
Approximately $1700 per quarter in tools and equipment
Additional Fees: Automotive
Approximately $63 per quarter

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