Auto Body Collision Technology Degree

About the program

In the Auto Body Collision Technology program at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona, our students 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. You will also take 15 credits of college-level general education requirements and electives. Count on career opportunities in several different specialties when you graduate – our placement rate is 100%!

Auto body collision technology is both a skill set and an art. Restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition involves:

• Refinishing, repair, replacement, and adjustment of body panels
• Structural, mechanical, and electrical repair
• New technologies such as working with aluminum and carbon fiber

Our students develop strong problem-solving skills through hands-on learning and classroom instruction. You will learn how to access and interpret product data sheets, service information, and estimating guides. Students have the opportunity to take the coursework to earn I-CAR industry accreditation. Most importantly, you'll work on real vehicles in our state-of-the art facility.

Auto Body Collision Technology is certified by the ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF), making the program at Minnesota State College Southeast one of only a handful of schools in the United States certified in the four major areas of Auto Body: Refinishing, structural, non-structural, and mechanical/electrical.

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