Automotive Technology (Ford ASSET Option), A.A.S.

The Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) program is a cooperative education partnership among SUNY Morrisville, Ford and Lincoln Dealers, and Ford Motor Company. The ASSET program allows technical and vocational students to gain on-the-job training at a sponsoring Ford or Lincoln dealership while earning an associate degree in Automotive Technology. Ford ASSET utilizes module-based teaching methods at an accelerated pace.

All vehicles, components, special tools, and service information are provided by Ford Motor Company. Instruction is delivered by Ford certified technical trainers in ASE Education Foundation certified labs and classrooms.

The 50,000 square-foot and 12,000 square-foot automotive facilities provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in all automotive repair and service areas. Students receive practical laboratory experience in brakes/steering/ suspension, drive-trains, electrical, engine mechanical, engine performance, air conditioning, and basic auto body collision repair in addition to liberal arts courses.

The Automotive Technology Program prepares students for an entry level position in the Automotive/Transportation field and provide the opportunity to complete ASE certifications. Areas for the career opportunities include diagnosis and repair of automobiles and small trucks, with a strong emphasis on computer control diagnostics along with the opportunity to develop as an automotive technician, service manager, parts manager, sales and body specialist, dealership manager, parts store manager and manufacturing facility manager.

The Automotive Technology Program prepares students to continue their education in a 4-year degree program. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater in all Automotive and ASSET classes. Students must complete the A.A.S. degree with a minimum 2.0 grade point average to transfer into the Automotive B. Tech. program as a junior.

Program Requirement

Students are required to have a tool set and roll around tool box.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
• Perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive internal combustion engines
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive electrical/electronic systems
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems
• Describe and follow safety and environmental guideline standards for the auto service industry
• Perform diagnosis, service, and repair of automotive steering and suspension

Upon completion of the ASSET program, students will be:

• Entry-level technicians Ford certified in several specialty areas
• Prepared to enter a career with their participating Ford or Lincoln dealership

SUNY General Education Requirements:  All SUNY Morrisville AAS degree programs require completion of at least 20 credits of SUNY GE, a minimum of four (out of ten) knowledge and skills areas (including the four required knowledge and skills areas as indicated below), and completion of the two core competencies. The specific courses required within each knowledge and skills area/core competency for this degree program are outlined below.

Knowledge and Skills Areas:

Core Competencies:

Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 63 credits is required for degree completion.

Sample Course Sequence