Drive Into Your Future
Students looking to shift their careers into high gear should look no further than the General Motors (GM) Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) at San Jacinto College. Get hands-on training, real diagnostic experience, and the industry credentials needed to work with the next generation of vehicles — electric, hybrid, and computer‑empowered.
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, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), Certificate of Technology (1 year)
- Auto Technology, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), Level 2 Certificate (1.5 years)
- Auto Technology, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), Associate of Applied Science (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 General Motors ASEP programs, including San Jacinto College, are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This accreditation ensures that the training meets or exceeds industry standards. All GM ASEP instructors must be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence before they are allowed to teach in any GM ASEP classroom. Many instructors have achieved GM World Class status, the highest recognition for a GM technician.
Licensure or Certification
GM ASEP students complete between 80–100 percent of the GM training required to become a GM‑certified technician. GM donates new vehicles to its ASEP colleges to ensure students are trained on the latest vehicle technology.
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 be admitted to the Auto Technology, General Motors ASEP program, which has additional steps. Students interested in the GM ASEP program are required to meet with the ASEP coordinator or department chair before registering for automotive classes.
Plan of Study
| 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 1419 | Automotive Engine Repair | 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 1316 | Automotive Suspension and Steering | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Term | ||
| AUMT 2288 | Internship - Automotive Technology | 2 |
| AUMT 2413 | Manual Drivetrain and Axles | 4 |
| AUMT 2425 | Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxles | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Fourth 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 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Capstone Experience: AUMT 2288 Internship - Automotive Technology
Note: Department-specific courses must be taken in sequence and may have a prerequisite course. Exceptions must be approved by the Department Chair.