In Auto Body Collision Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, MN, you'll learn refinishing, repair, replacement, and adjustment of body panels. The auto body repair training programs include structural, mechanical, and electrical repair as well as new technologies such as working with aluminum and carbon fiber.
Auto Body Collision Technology is certified by the ASE Education Foundation. Our auto body repair school is one of only a handful of colleges in the United States certified in the four major areas of Auto Body: refinishing, structural, non-structural, and mechanical/electrical.
Enroll in Minnesota State College Southeast to earn your auto body collision repair degree, collision repair diploma, auto body painting and refinishing certificate, and auto body repair replacement certificate.
Degrees in
Auto Body Collision Technology AAS & DIP
In the Auto Body Collision Technology program you will learn all aspects of working with damaged cars and trucks.
The 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree gives you 4 full semesters (52 credits) of in-depth, hands-on training experience in auto body collision repair.
The 2-year diploma gives you 4 full semesters (55 credits) of in-depth, hands-on training experience, plus classes such as Job Seeking Skills!
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- Auto Body Collision Technology - AAS (67 credits)
- Auto Body Collision Technology - DIP (52 credits)
Auto Body Refinishing CERT
In the 24-credit Auto Body Refinishing Certificate, you will focus your attention on the artistic side of Auto Body Collision Repair! You will be trained in the most advanced levels of vehicle refinishing, including:
- The study of color theory
- Achieving blendable paint matches
- Water borne paint technology
- Tri-stage paint application
- Custom painting techniques
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- Auto Body Refinishing- CERT (24 credits)
Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair & Replacement CERT
Auto Body offers a challenging career using both technical and artistic skills.
In the 27-credit Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair and Replacement Certificate, you will focus your attention on the technical side of Auto Body Collision Repair. You will be trained in the most advanced levels of sheet metal repair!
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- Auto Body Sheet Metal Repair & Replacement - CERT (27 credits)
Careers in
Auto Body Repair
Auto Body Refinishing
Structural Repair
Damage Claims Writer
Shop Manager/Owner
Parts and Supply Industry
Related Manufacturing
Minnesota State College Southeast placement rate: 100%
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At Minnesota State College Southeast, you can choose your own path, whether it's hands-on training for a new career or taking transfer-level classes to begin a bachelor's degree. Apply now so you will be ready to build the future you've always wanted!
