Auto Body Technology Associate of Applied Science

This program follows a structured schedule, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.

The Auto Body/Collision and Repair Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the auto body and collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program consists of 60 hours of coursework and commonly takes four semesters to complete when taken during the day. The range of study varies from vehicle safety systems to auto repair and repainting.

Resources

Freshman Year

First SemesterHours
ABDR 1201 
Auto Body Repair & Repainting
2
ABDR 1203 
Vehicle Design & Structural Analysis
2
ABDR 1307 
Collision Repair Welding
3
ABDR 1411 
Vehicle Measurement & Damage Repair Procedures
4
ABDR 1431 
Basic Refinishing
4
Total15
Second SemesterHours
LEAD 1100
Workforce Development with Critical Thinking
1
ABDR 1419 
Basic Metal Repair
4
ABDR 1441 
Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I
4
ABDR 2257 
Collision Repair Shop Management
2
ABDR 1349 
Automotive Plastic & Sheet Molded Compound Repair
3
Total14

Sophomore Year

First SemesterHours
ABDR 2359 
Structural Sectioning
3
ABDR 2255 
Collision Repair Estimating
2
ABDR 2447 
Advanced Collision Repair Welding
4
ABDR 2345 
Vehicle Safety Systems
3
ABDR 2166 
Practicum
1
Total13
Second SemesterHours
College Level Math (core)3
SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking3
ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I3
Social Science Elective (core)3
Arts/Drama/Music Elective (core)3
BCIS 1305 or EDUC 1300 (core) Business Application Applications or Learning Framework3
Total Auto Body Technology
AAS Total
18
60