Auto Collision Advanced Technician Associate in Science Degree

This degree combines Auto Collision 3 and Auto Collision 4 certificates and general education, which prepares students for advanced-level technician work as well as for positions in management and sales in the auto collision repair industry. Courses in this program include management and sales, advanced structural repair, advanced paint and refinishing, electrical systems, and damage appraisal.  Training is  given in both theory and practical skills. The combination of management and technician skills aligns with all aspects of the automotive industry to include insurance and sales.  To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements, California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth), or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) the Social Justice, Equity & Sustainability graduation requirement; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.

20-25 students annually.  

Develop entry-level skills and knowledge for employment in the automotive industry; i.e. an auto body repair facility.

Acquire increasingly technical skills and knowledge to work safely in the lab/shop environment.

Demonstrate the ability to become part of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and  the Automotive Detailers Association (ADA) 

This degree combines Auto Collision 3 and Auto Collision 4 certificates and general education, which prepares students for advanced-level technician work as well as for positions in management and sales in the auto collision repair industry. Courses in this program include management and sales, advanced structural repair, advanced paint and refinishing, electrical systems, and damage appraisal.  Training is  given in both theory and practical skills. The combination of management and technician skills aligns with all aspects of the automotive industry to include insurance and sales.  To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements, California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth), or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) the Social Justice, Equity & Sustainability graduation requirement; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ACR 103 C	Auto Collision Repair Tech III	6	Y2, S1
ACR 104 C	Auto Collision Repair Tech IV	6	Y2, S2
ACR 109 C	Refinishing Technician III	6	Y2, S2
ACR 112 C	Collision Damage Appraisal	3	Y1, S1
ACR 113 C	Computerized Automotive Damage Appraisal	3	Y1, S2
ACR 130 C	Electrical Systems and Component Repair	4	Y2, S1
ACR 140 C	Structural Alignment Repair	4	Y2, S2
ACR 160 C	Collision Repair Management	3	Y2, S1

Advanced skill attainment plus the general education leads to the A.S. and more professional employment opportunities in management, sales, etc.

Cerritos, Compton, El Camino, LA Trade Tech

20-25