It has been 30 years since McPherson College and a generous benefactor created a vision of students learning the art of automotive restoration technology in a liberal arts setting. That vision lives on today.
The mission of McPherson College is “to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.” We are living this mission through our own blend of career oriented liberal arts. The McPherson College Auto Restoration program is a good example of this combination of a strong liberal arts foundation and a career oriented major.
The McPherson College automotive restoration program is based on the idea of authentic restoration. Extensive hands-on experience is blended with the theory of restoration technology. And, because the automotive restoration technology program is taught within the context of the liberal arts, students are challenged to further develop the skills of critical thinking and problem solving, as well as engage in courses in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences.
The content of the bachelor’s program provides significant connections between automotive restoration technology and other disciplines such as business, communications, history, and art.
Throughout their time of study, students have the opportunity to observe and learn first hand from exceptional instructors in a personal environment. McPherson College also provides many co-curricular opportunities for growth and development as a whole person.
Our automotive restoration technology program provides a solid foundation for future career success. Seminar classes promote personal development, professional business skills, and creation of a portfolio and résumé. McPherson College works closely with business owners and not-for-profit organizations to offer many outstanding internship opportunities.
I hope you enjoy looking over the material that describes this exciting, unique program at McPherson College – the only 4-year bachelor’s program for automotive restoration technology in the country! Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would find additional information useful.
Auto restoration is a multifaceted discipline.It involves the arts and the sciences. Students experience the disciplines of research, history, design, as well as mechanical, electrical, metal shaping, upholstery, painting, and woodworking. When you add the liberal arts courses in English, business, and accounting, you have an exceptionally well rounded graduate. Restoration students are active in all phases of campus life including music, drama, and athletics.
The career-oriented liberal arts focus of the college is exemplified in the Auto Restoration Technology Program. Students have internship opportunities and are ready to make their mark in the automotive world upon graduation.
The advisory board is made up of leaders in all phases of the collector automotive industry. Each brings his own expertise and knowledge to the faculty and students. Each of us is committed to furthering the ideals of “Smoky” Billue when the program was founded in 1976.
We are proud that the McPherson College Restoration Technology Program is unique. It has a distinguished past and a bright future.
