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Automotive Collision Technology

New enrollments into this program are restricted as of Fall 2026. Please contact an academic advisor about alternative options.

Diploma

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Summary

        

Prescribed Program44
General Education 9
Electives7
Total Credits60

Degree Plan

Semesters

Plan of Study Grid
Fall SemesterCredits
Prescribed Program  
ABOD 100 Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology 2
ABOD 105 Introduction to Metal Finishing 5
ABOD 107 Introduction to Sanding, Priming and Painting 6
ABOD 110 Auto Body Welding 4
 Credits17
Spring Semester
Prescribed Program  
ABOD 108 Intermediate Metal Finishing 4
ABOD 109 Plastics and Adhesives 4
ABOD 112 Introduction to Painting 4
ABOD 114 Component Parts-Replacement and Adjustment 5
 Credits17
Summer Semester
Prescribed Program  
ABOD 200 Mechanical and Electrical Components 5
ABOD 210 Advanced Painting 1
ABOD 216 Frame Straightening and Wheel Alignment 3
ABOD 220 Estimating and Industrial Management 1
 Credits10
 Total Credits44

General Education

Written or Oral Communications

Select from the following:3
College Composition I
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Total Credits3

Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences 

Select from the "Arts & Humanities" or "Social & Behavioral Sciences" categories on the General Education matrix.3
Credits Subtotal3

Business, Math, Science, & Technology

Select from the “Business, Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix.3
Credits Subtotal3
 
General Education Total Credits9

Electives

Open Electives

Any course(s) not used to additionally fulfill a requirement on this degree plan.7
Total Credits7