Learn advanced collision repair techniques in the classroom and perfect your skills on late-model vehicles in state-of-the-art labs. When accidents happen, drivers look to collision repair professionals to get their vehicles back on the road. Time is of the essence, and accuracy is essential. From top to bottom, you’ll explore everything there is to know about advanced repair methods. And for those who want to run the shop, management courses cover business essentials. Hands-on learning is here. A high-demand career in collision repair is just around the corner. Are you ready to take the wheel?
Graduates of this major can earn a bachelor of science degree in automotive technology management, available online or on-campus, with just four more semesters of applied technology management coursework.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
4
Semesters
28
Courses
69
Credits
Fall 2026
8 courses 18 credits
75% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
7 courses 15 credits
71% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
7 courses 19 credits
71% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
6 courses 17 credits
83% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
4 Prep Decks and 3 Downdraft Spray Booths
96%
Overall Placement
Take a look inside the expansive collision repair and restoration training grounds at Penn College. See aspiring technicians in action. Hear from passionate faculty with real-world experience. And learn how Wildcats are perfecting their craft one hands-on lesson at a time.
Working in hands-on labs with tools and equipment just like the pros use, Collision Repair student Shane McDonnell is building real-world experience. And when he’s done, he’ll walk away with structural, suspension, body, electrical, and paint skills along with two industry certifications.
Get a glimpse inside the mindset of men’s soccer player and automotive major, Colton Wartman. From the pride that comes with wearing the Wildcat logo to his love of hands-on learning, you’ll learn why this student-athlete thrives on and off the field.
Get hands-on training with industry-standard techniques like refinishing, plastic repair, and structural and non-structural repairs.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Collision Repair & Restoration student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 127 scholarships.
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April 17, 2026
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Magazine highlights auto restoration at Penn College
March 30, 2026
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Penn College students experience Moda Miami
March 18, 2026
Shortly before Spring Break, a group of Pennsylvania College of Technology students went to Florida – to work. The contingent traded their classroom for a…
Penn College receives grant for collision repair tools
February 24, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students are benefiting from new cordless power tools purchased via a grant from a national…
Tomorrow Makers are in action at the Little League World Series
August 18, 2025
As part of a partnership that dates to the excavation of Lamade Stadium in 1959, the Little League Baseball World Series yields hands-on learning activities for…
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August 13, 2025
WBRE-TV’s Sydney Kostus arrived on campus before sunrise Tuesday morning to do live interviews with Penn College faculty and staff who played key roles with the…
WNEP-TV ‘covers’ the globe
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Moda Miami website showcases Penn College
July 08, 2025
Moda Miami, a premier car event, is featuring Pennsylvania College of Technology’s automotive restoration program on its website. The “Partner Spotlight”…
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Penn College Classic Cruisers promote interest in and preservation of antique and modified automobiles along with education, good sportsmanship, and fellowship among members.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
At Penn College, the world is your classroom. Soak in the global experience by taking part in our study abroad program where you’ll study in Italy’s exotic car repair shops.
“The big thing that drew me to Penn College was the amount of time working in the lab compared to the time in the classroom. We spend 75-80% of our time in the lab doing hands-on training, working with partners and teachers. I work better with my hands. So, this hands-on learning helps me learn and grow.”
Students in the collision repair program recently visited the Honda Heritage Center and Honda manufacturing facility in Marysville, Ohio, learning about the history of the Honda Motor Co. and its various technologies, as well as how the manufacturing process relates to their curriculum at Penn College.
Accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Collision Repair Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Evan Bieber
Manager, Collision Repair
Faulkner Collision Center of Hanover
Ms. Lisa Ferguson
Support Manager/Coordinator
Caliber Collision
Mr. Donald Gunther
Instructor
SUN Area Technical Institute
Ms. Regina Hallett
Material Damage - Claim Specialist
Nationwide Insurance
Mr. Quinn Helm
Manager
Blaise Alexander Collision
Mr. Ian J Hilner
Collision Repair Technician
Murray Motors Collision Center
Mr. Jeremiah Hunter
Material Damage Adjuster
Erie Insurance
Mr. Brian A Moore, CPCU
Claims Manager - Material Damage
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Mr. Kenneth Pastore
Estimator/Technician
Town Auto Body
Mr. Ed Pienta
Technical Representative
Colours Inc.
Mr. Ed Stroble
Owner
Stroble's Garage
Mr. J. Todd Warren
Sales Representative
PPG Industries
Toby Weimer
Manager
Blaise Alexander Collision Repair Center
Automotive Restoration
Certificate
Collision Repair Technician
Certificate
Automotive Technology : Honda PACT
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Service Sales & Marketing
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Aviation Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Automotive Technology Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Automotive Service Technician
Certificate
Automotive Technology Management, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)