Auto Collision Repair Technology (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 64 Hours

Sheet metal and unibody repair, automotive refinishing, and collision damage estimation are areas of concentration and employment for graduates of the Auto Collision Repair Technology program. Employers include independent body shops, new and used car dealerships, upholstery shops, glass shops, paint and equipment manufacturers and distributors, and insurance companies. The degree program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, (703) 669-6650.

Auto Collision Repair Technology Program Requirements

ABR-100 Non-Structural Analysis I Credits: 4
ABR-110 Paint & Refinish Preparation Credits: 4
ABR-113 Damage Repair Metal Weld/Cut Credits: 4
ABR-200 Non-Structural Analysis II Credits: 4
ABR-245 Structural Analysis and Dimensioning Credits: 4
ABR-248 Refinish Color Application Credits: 4
ABR-250 Structural Repair Credits: 4
ABR-255 Paint Detail and Defects Credits: 4
ABR-265 Vehicle Controls I Credits: 4
ABR-267 Vehicle Controls II Credits: 4
ABR-270 Estimating and Shop Management Credits: 4
ABR-294 Procedures and Operations Credits: 4

General Education Requirements

Communications Elective Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective (TEC 108 or MTH 105 or higher) Credits: 3
TES-140 Technical Physics Credits: 4 or
Science Elective Credits: 4
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

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