Auto Collision & Management

Request Information

Auto Collision & Management » Welcome Letter » Career Outlook » Faculty & Staff » Facilities » Job Placement » Advisory Committee » Cost Sheet AAS Degree » Auto Collision & Management

» Other ACM Degrees

Auto Collision & Management Technology

Upon successfully completing all required coursework, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Auto Collision & Management Technology. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the program in approximately 18 to 24 months.

Auto Collision & Management Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits: 72

First Semester			Credits
TECH^	1100	Tech Success
CTEX^	10XX	Tech Success Seminars (3 as assigned)	1
ABDR	1207	Auto Body Welding	2
ABDR	1203	Vehicle Design and Structural Analysis	2
ABDR	1215	Vehicle Trim and Hardware	2
ABDR	1349	Automotive Plastic and Sheet Molded Compound Repair	3
ABDR	1371	Basic Paint Techniques, Equipment and Environmental Practices	3
Semester Total 12
^Institutional credit only

Second Semester			Credits
ABDR	1331	Basic Refinishing	3
ABDR	1458	Intermediate Refinishing	4
ABDR	2371	Refinish Process I	3
Semester Total 10

Third Semester			Credits
ABDR	2449	Advanced Refinishing	4
ABDR	2353	Color Analysis and Paint Matching	3
ABDR	2551	Specialized Refinishing Techniques	5
Semester Total 12

Fourth Semester			Credits
ABDR	1419	Basic Metal Repair	4
ABDR	2435	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair IV	4
ABDR	1323	Front and Rear Wheel Alignment	3
Semester Total 11

Fifth Semester			Credits
ABDR	2402	Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service	4
ABDR	2277	Structural Sectioning and Welded Panel Repair	2
ABDR	2255	Collision Repair Estimating	2
ABDR	1442	Structural Analysis and Damage Repair II	4
Semester Total 12

Sixth Semester			Credits
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
MATH	1332	Contemporary Math	3
HUMA	1301	Introduction to Humanities	3
PSYC	2301	General Psychology	3
ACGM	X3XX	Gen Ed Elective	3
Semester Total 15



Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

#1 in technical schools for your technical career training

webmaster@tstc.edu