Program Overview

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Automotive Collision Repair: Non-Structural Repair

Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847)543-2044

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/automotive-collision-repair
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 24AP

This program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and several specialized certificate options: collision repair, damage analysis, refinishing and structural repair. Whether you earn a degree or a certificate, you will learn to use paints, high-tech spray guns and other tools along with how to tap into your own creativity. The program will prepare you for positions at car and truck dealerships, auto body repair shops and other employers.

ACR Course require basic hand tools and personal safety equipment.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.

Recommended Plan of Study

CoURSE	Title	Hours
First Semester		16 Credits
course ^	College Success Seminar	2
course	Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair	3
course	Non-Structural Repair I	5
course	Automotive Refinishing I	3
course	Applied Math or other higher level Math Course	3
Second Semester		14 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Automotive Welding	5
course	Pointless Dent Removal	3
course	Automotive Detailing Technical Composition	3
course	Technical Composition I or
course	English Composition I	3
Third Semester		16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Automotive Electrical Systems	5
course	Non-Structural Repair II	5
course	Damage Analysis/Shop Procedures	3
course	Introduction to Art or other Humanities and Fine Arts Elective	3
Fourth Semester		16 Credits
CoURSE	Title	Hours
course	Mechanical Systems	5
course	Structural Repair	5
course	Communication Skills or
course	Fundamentals of Speech	3
course	Introduction to Sociology or other Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective	3
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree		62

^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact faculty member Octavio Cavazos at (847) 543-2905 or the Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences division at (847) 543-2044.