Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation nationally certifies the Contra Costa College Automotive Service Technician Associate in Science Degree. This ASE certification signifies that the program meets uniform national standards for instruction, facilities, equipment, staff credentials, and curriculum. An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.<br><br>Automotive collision repair and refinish technicians perform structural and cosmetic repair of cars and trucks. If a vehicle has been in an accident, they fix the dents, scratches and other damage to return it to pre-accident condition. If the paint is faded or peeling, they refinish it. At Contra Costa College, you'll spend more than two-thirds of your time in an impressive on-campus automotive collision repair shop, working with many different vehicles and the latest tools, hands-on.