Sustainable Transportation Service (SUTS-AAS), A.A.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

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The Sustainable Transportation Service Associates Degree focuses on the operation, diagnosis, and repair of electrified transportation. Students work with the latest technology in the repair and diagnosis of vehicles under the supervision of certified faculty. Employment opportunities exist in every community and in all parts of the country. Advancement in the field is available, from service person to manager to shop owner. Students who wish to continue their education may pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Program Outcomes

1. Students will compose effective communication.
2. Students will create a safe work environment.
3. Students will employ a systematic approach to diagnosis and repair.
4. Students will demonstrate employability skills consistent with industry expectations.

Admissions Requirements

New Student Admissions Requirements

• 2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
• Minimum Composite Score of ACT 17/SAT 910, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500
• Placement in Math 115

Transfer Student Admissions Requirements

• 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
•Placement to MATH 115
• Placement into ENGL 150

University Requirements - 19 to 20 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 19 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 460 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 500 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 19 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 4 Credits Required

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.

PHYS 130 - Concepts in Physics Credit Hours: 4

Culture Competency - 3 Credits Required

Self and Society Competency - 3 Credits Required

College Requirements - 49 Credits Required

Major Courses - 49 Credits Required

AUTO 111 - Manual Transmission-Drivelines Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 112 - Automotive Brake Systems Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 113 - Auto Electricity - Electronics Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 115 - Suspen-Steering-Alignment Serv Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 119 - Introduction to High Voltage Vehicle Service Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 129 - Electrified Vehicle Energy Management Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 200 - Service Area 1 Credit Hours: 6
AUTO 213 - Chassis Electrical-Electronics Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 214 - Automotive HVAC Credit Hours: 4
AUTO 219 - Polyphase Automotive Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 229 - Electrified Vehicle Charging Systems Credit Hours: 3
AUTO 291 - Cooperative Work Experience Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance: Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:
• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all AUTO courses.
• A minimum of 21 credits in Automotive Course (AUSV). All EV (AUTO 119, 129, 219, 229) courses must be taken at Ferris State University.