How to Get Started
To get started in the Auto Body Technology program, complete the admissions process at Eastfield College.
When you meet with an academic advisor, mention your interest in the Auto Body Technology program so he or she can help you determine which courses you should take. Contact an Auto Body program advisor for more information.
If you are planning to earn an associate degree or certificate, please note that you must complete 25 percent of your degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.
Tuition
Dallas County residents pay $117 per three-hour class — that’s $39 per credit hour, or less than $500 for a full semester load of 12 credit hours.
Compare that to what you’d pay elsewhere! See DCCCD tuition rates for tuition according to your place of residency.
Courses Offered (Curriculum)
Our catalog provides detailed information about the courses we offer and the courses required for the following associate degree and certificates:
Accreditation and Advisory Board
All DCCCD automotive programs are certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) to teach automotive repair. Each DCCCD college is also fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
An Auto Body Technology advisory board, composed of industry professionals from technicians to company owners, advises the program, rotating members in three-year terms.
Industry Supporters of Our Program
Many local companies support our Auto Body Technology program by supplying materials and helping us with special programs and seminars, including:
- English Color
- House of Kolor
- Metro Color
- PPG
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Steel Welding Qualification Test
Eastfield College is the only fixed-site location in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to serve as a site for the Steel Welding Qualification test administered by I-CAR, including:
- Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test
- Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test Prep (WCS02)
- Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test (WCS03)
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Related Programs at DCCCD
Interested in cars and metalworking? Have a look at our related programs.
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology degrees and certificates are offered at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley and Eastfield colleges. Visit the Automotive Technology program page, http://www.dcccd.edu/autotech, for more information.
Welding Technology
Eastfield College is in the process of developing a program for the one-year Welding Technology certificate, currently offered only at Mountain View College.
Developing Skills for Success
Get extensive hands-on training in Eastfield’s state-of-the-art automotive lab. The Auto Body and Automotive Technology programs will eventually be housed in a brand-new Emerging Technologies building under construction on the Eastfield campus.
A student Auto Body Club is sponsored by the club’s faculty advisors, Carlos Ojeda and Jeff Mitchell.
Faculty Profiles
Our Auto Body Technology instructors have the education and real-world experience to teach the skills you need on the job and in your garage. Our faculty members work closely with you one-on-one, encouraging you and helping you to succeed. See profiles of our Auto Body Technology faculty.
Automotive Terms and Links to Additional Information
Do you know the difference between OEM and QRP? See definitions for these and other common automotive terms.
You can find more information about everything car-related on our list of links to automotive Web sites and publications.
Transferring From DCCCD
Auto Body Technology courses are designed for direct entry into the workforce. However, if you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Auto Body Technology program that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.