The A.S. degree is designed for second year automotive students.  The well-rounded student graduating from the program will be a leader, prepared to own or manage a business or to transfer to a four-year university.  Students can complete courses required for the one-year certificate in the first year of study.  Advanced automotive courses can be taken with general education requirements during the second year.  Second year students often work in a part-time job and receive credit for Automotive Work Experience.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following three General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
   2. OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
   3. OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
3. A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
6. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

1. Students will develop skills to advance their knowledge as automotive technicians.
2. Students will conduct themselves on the job as professionals, including practicing safety precautions to prevent accidents.
3. Students will become lifelong learners and advocates for the automotive industry.

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.