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 Semester | Hours |
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 |
Total | 15 |
Second Semester | Hours |
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 |
Total | 14 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester | Hours |
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 |
Total | 13 |
Second Semester | Hours |
College Level Math (core) | 3 |
SPCH 1315 (core) Public Speaking | 3 |
ENGL 1301 (core) Composition I | 3 |
Social Science Elective (core) | 3 |
Arts/Drama/Music Elective (core) | 3 |
BCIS 1305 or EDUC 1300 (core) Business Application Applications or Learning Framework | 3 |
Total Auto Body Technology AAS Total | 18 60 |