Automotive Collision Repair I-CAR Gold Associate in Science Degree

This program is recognized by I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair career technical education institutions. It includes course work in practical and advanced level skills for employment as a professional in the industry. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete:  (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements, California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth), or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) the Social Justice, Equity & Sustainability graduation requirement; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0.  At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.  

20-25 students per year.   According to the LAOC LMI data, "In Los Angeles/Orange County, the number of jobs related to these occupations is projected to decrease by 8% through 2025. However, there will be nearly 600 job openings per year through 2025 due to retirements and workers leaving the field...therefore...the COE endorses this proposed program."

Develop entry-level skills and knowledge for employment in the automotive industry; i.e. an auto body repair facility, and the insurance business.

Acquire increasingly technical skills and knowledge to work safely in the lab/shop environment.

Demonstrate the ability to become part of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and  the Automotive Detailers Association (ADA) 

This program is recognized by I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Automotive Collision Repair career technical education institutions. It includes course work in practical and advanced level skills for employment as a professional in the industry. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ACR 020 C	Auto Detail/Car Care - Beginning	3	Y1, S1
ACR 021 C	Advanced Auto Detailing	3	Y1, S2
ACR 150 C	ACR/Special Projects	2-3	Y1, S2
ACR 101 C	Auto Collision Repair Tech I	6	Y1, S1
ACR 107 C	Refinishing Technician I	6	Y1, S1

Continued...
ACR 130 C         Electrical Systems & Component Repair      4           Y2, S1
ACR 140 C         Structural Alignment Repair                           4           Y2, S2
ACR 160 C         Collision Repair Management                        3           Y2, S1
ACR 170 C         Automotive Color Matching                           3           Y2, S2

This program adds the general education to the I-CAR Gold Certificate for the A.S. and advanced professional employment opportunities

Cerritos, Compton, El Camino, LA Trade Tech

20-22 students