AAS Degree, Mechanics and Maintenance

Gain hands-on skills, unlock high-demand job opportunities, and drive your career to the next level with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree with an area of study in Mechanics and Maintenance from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our 60-credit online program gives you a broad overview of the fundamentals and skills necessary for a future in the automotive service industry. The AAS is a terminal degree and many of your credits may be applied to bachelor’s degree programs at TESU.

Earning Credit in the AAS Option:

Students usually enter with many of the credits in the career track completed, but not always, from military or civilian training. If the option has not already been completed, students may often use Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to gain college credit for their knowledge. While there are some examinations in auto mechanics and electronics, there are few distance learning opportunities in most of the AAS career tracks. Credits in general education and free electives may be earned by a wide variety of methods.