Gear Up for a Power-Packed Career with Ford ASSET
Jumpstart your future with the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) Associate of Applied Science degree at San Jacinto College. Designed for students ready to master factory-level diagnostics, repair, and service in Ford/Lincoln dealership. This program merges classroom learning, hands-on labs, and paid work experience to train you for today’s high-tech automotive world.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Learning & Career Pathway
This learning pathway - a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees - includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.
- Auto Technology, Ford Automotive Student Educational Training (ASSET) Program, Level 2 Certificate (2 years)
- Auto Technology, Ford Automotive Student Educational Training (ASSET) Program, AAS (2 years)
Learning Outcomes and Career Skills
A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems
- Diagnose and repair mechanical systems and components
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and components
- Diagnose and repair drivability concerns
- Interpret technical information using industry software
Program Accreditation
All Ford ASSET programs including San Jacinto College are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This accreditation ensures that your training will meet or exceed industry standards. All Ford ASSET instructors must be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) before they are allowed to teach in any Ford ASSET classroom.
External Learning Experiences
This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, e.g., an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.
All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated by the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
In addition to being admitted to the College, students must also be admitted to the Automotive Technology, Ford ASSET program which has additional requirements and/or steps.
Students interested in the Ford ASSET program are required to meet with the Ford ASSET coordinator or department chair before registering for automotive classes.
Plan of Study
5AUTO-F
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AUMT 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 2421 | Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair | 4 |
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Second Term | ||
| AUMT 1416 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 4 |
| AUMT 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 2188 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 1 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer Year One Term | ||
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1319 | Automotive Engine Repair | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| AUMT 2417 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I | 4 |
| AUMT 2434 | Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| AUMT 2413 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 4 |
| AUMT 2425 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Capstone Experience: AUMT 2288 Internship - Automotive Technology
Eligible for credentialing exam
Note: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for San Jacinto College .
Department-specific courses must be taken in sequence and may have a prerequisite course.
Exceptions must be approved by the Department Chair.