A slick and shiny new automotive career.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for a high-demand career in automotive collision and restoration through New York’s #1-ranked program and the #4-ranked program in the nation (MatchCollege.com). The Autobody Repair AOS gives you hands-on experience in spot and collision repair, estimating, specialized painting, rust repair, and frame straightening. You’ll graduate with the technical skills employers look for across a wide range of automotive repair positions.

2 Years Associate in Occupational Studies

Pioneer Quotes:

"Alfred State has given me all the tools to be successful, once in a lifetime opportunities that will help me build my career, and memories that I will cherish for years to come." -Nick Reale, '16

“Collision repair on modern vehicles is far more complex and technical than it was 10 years ago. The training provided at Alfred State prepares entry level technicians for the challenges they'll face with the new materials and systems used on modern vehicles.” -Curt VanPelt, VanPelt Collision

PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

CourseTitleCredits
AUTO 1326Body Welding6
AUTO 1313Wrecker Operation & Estimating3
AUTO 1306Rust Repair6
AUTO 1343Refinishing Basics3
Total Credits18

Second Semester

CourseTitleCredits
AUTO 2309Brakes, Susp & Structrl Anlys9
AUTO 1344Recondtnng & Mechancl Componts4
AUTO 2365Chassis Electrical5
Total Credits18

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Entrance Requirements

Recommended

  • Algebra

MEET OUR FACULTY

Photo of Bradley P Smith
Brad Smith Associate Professor and Department Chair

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.