Collision Repair Associate of Applied Science
JCC utilizes the Inter-industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair (I-CAR) Enhanced Delivery Curriculum. Based on the tasks established by I-CAR, this two-year program provides students with skills to restore collision damaged vehicles to industry standards. The importance of certification and training continues to increase in the industry among body shops and insurance companies. In response to this demand, a graduate of the program has the potential to receive 70 I-CAR Gold Points and four ASE certifications. Graduates may also take the Michigan Motor Vehicle License exams for Unitized Body Structural Repair and Collision-Related Mechanical Repair. ASE certifications in body work and painting are also available.
Program graduates are trained in 5 major body repair groups:
- Collision repair fundamentals
- Non-Structural analysis & damage repair
- Structural analysis & damage repair
- Painting & refinishing
- Mechanical & electrical components repair
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified for job entry positions as collision repair technicians or automotive refinish technicians, with the option to pursue careers in management, estimating and sales.
Students interested in earning an Applied Associates Degree in Collision Repair Technology will take all required Automotive Collision Repair Technology courses, plus electives, and general education courses.
| Minimum credits: | 68.0 |
| Minimum cumulative GPA: | 2.0 |
| Minimum grade in all courses: | 2.0 |
| Minimum JCC AUT credits: | 44.0 |
| Minimum JCC credits: | 12 |
| MACRAO agreement: | NO |
General Education Requirements - (16 credits)
ADO 1: Write clearly, concisely and intelligibly (3 credits)
Take the following:
ENG 131 Writing Experience
ADO 2: Speak clearly, concisely and intelligibly
Program courses meet this requirement
ADO 3: Demonstrate computational skills and mathematical reasoning (3-5 credits)
Choose one of the following:
MTH 120 Beginning Algebra or higher
ADO 4: Demonstrate scientific reasoning (4-5 credits)
Choose one of the following:
BIO 110 Introductory Biology
BIO 131 General Biology
BIO 132 Human Biology
BIO 155 Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 220 Microbiology
BIO 253 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
CEM 131 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CEM 141 General Chemistry I
GEL 160 Introduction to Geology
NSC 131 Contemporary Science
PHY 131 Conceptual Physics
PHY 151 Astronomy
PHY 231 College Physics I
PHY 251 Modern University Physics I
ADO 5: Understand human behavior and social systems, the principles which govern them, and their implications for the present and future (3-4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
ECN 231 Macroeconomics
ECN 232 Microeconomics
HIS 131 Western Civilization to 1555
HIS 132 Western Civilization 1555 to Present
HIS 231 Development of the US through the Civil War
HIS 232 Development of the US from the Civil War
HIS 235 20th Century History
PLS 141 American National Government
PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 231 Principles of Sociology
ADO 6: Understand aesthetic experience and artistic creativity (3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
ART 111 Art History: Prehistoric to 1400
ART 112 Art History: Renaissance to Present
ENG 210 Introduction to Film
ENG 246 Short Story & Novel
ENG 247 Poetry & Drama
ENG 252 Shakespeare
ENG 254 Children’s Literature
ENG 255 American Literature – 19th Century
ENG 256 American Literature – 20th Century
HUM 131 Cultural Connections
MUS 131 Understanding Music
THR 116 Introduction to Theatre
ADO 7: Think critically
Program courses meet this requirement
ADO 8: Make responsible decisions in personal and professional contexts
Program courses meet this requirement
ADO 9: Work productively with others, recognizing individual contributions to group success
Program courses meet this requirement
ADO 10: Understand and respect the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures
Program courses meet this requirement
Automotive Collision Repair Core Requirements - (52 credits)
Take the following:
AUT 184 Fundamentals of Collision Repair – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 186 Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 188 Welding and Cutting Steel/Aluminum – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 190 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 105 Braking Systems – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 106 Steering & Suspension – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 112 Electrical Systems I – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 113 Electrical Systems II – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 102 Engine Performance I – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 103 Engine Performance II – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 108 Air Conditioning & Heating – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 204 Manual Trans. & Drivelines – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 290 Painting & Refinishing I – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 292 Painting & Refinishing II – 3.0 credit hours
AUT 210 Internship/Externship – 4.0 credit hours
Automotive Collision Repair Electives - (4 credits)
Choose from the following:
AUT 099 Jammin’ Custom Cars – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 118 Diesel Fundamentals – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 119 Alternate Fuels – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 201 Engine Repair 4.0 credit hours
AUT 202 Automatic Transmissions – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 203 Advanced Engine Performance – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 204 Manual Transmissions & Drivelines 3.0 credit hours
AUT 211 Internship/Externship – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 212 Internship/Externship – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 214 Auto Lab Experience – 4.0 credit hours
AUT 240 Hybrid Technology – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 248 Diesel Engine Performance – 2.0 credit hours
AUT 294 Collision Shop Layout – 2.0 credit hours
Additional Requirements
FYS 105, 110, 115, 120 or equivalent - Life Maps
