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Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Technical Certificate

Career Program - 30 Semester Hours

English: 3 hours
Three hours of English courses must be selected from the following list:
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
Mathematics: 3 hours
____ MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math 3 credit hours
____ MATH   (Any Higher Level Math) 3 credit hours
Technical Core: 24 hours
Twenty-four hours of technical courses must be selected from the following list:
____ AUB 1003 Auto Body Electrical and Mechanical Systems 3 credit hours
____ AUB 1005 Auto Body Fundamentals 5 credit hours
____ AUB 1103 Materials and Processes 3 credit hours
____ AUB 1205 Non-Structural Analysis and Repair I 5 credit hours
____ AUB 1305 Refinishing Procedures and Applications 5 credit hours
____ AUB 1405 Non-Structural Analysis and Repair II 5 credit hours
____ AUB 1503 Refinishing Products 3 credit hours
____ AUB 2203 Advanced Automotive Refinishing 3 credit hours
____ AUB 2205 Structural Analysis and Repair 5 credit hours
____ AUB 2303 Color Theory 3 credit hours
____ AUB 2403 Auto Body Shop Management 3 credit hours
____ AUB 2503 Special Projects 3 credit hours

Students are encouraged to take ACAD 0411 College Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

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After UACCM

Students completing this degree will know:

  • various fundamentals of the collision repair industry
  • how to evaluate vehicles and produce estimates
  • structural and non-structural analysis of automobiles
  • auto body shop management
  • how to further their career in the industry by either owning their own business or working for other companies

Hints

  • Students should take all remedial courses early in order to focus on degree-required classes in later semesters.
  • Take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
  • Plan electives early to insure completion of courses within the desired time frame.
  • Student should maintain good attendance, have a positive attitude, and be dedicated and determined.

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