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Offices and day classes closed Friday for In-Service. Automotive Technology
Graduates of the associate degree program in Automotive Technology are qualified for entry-level positions as automotive service
technicians, service advisors, and entry-level managers. Many persons already employed in the field use the program to progress
to advanced technical or management positions, and to prepare for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations.
You may be like many of our students -- you know that you want to be in Automotive, but you are not sure with major or program is right for you. We suggest that you join the Auto Tech Associate Degree Program and take AUTO 061 and AUTO 062 in your first quarter. During those classes, you will find the information and guidance you need to make a decision.
All of our programs start with AUTO 061 and AUTO 062, and then are followed up by Maintenance & Light Repair Classes (AUTO 140, AUTO 150, AUTO 160 and AUTO 170). Start with these six classes and then talk to your automotive advisor for additional guidance.
The Automotive Technology program prepares students for successful careers as service technicians in the rapidly growing automotive repair industry. By providing students with exposure and hands-on experience on a variety of domestic and import vehicles, this broad-based curriculum prepares graduates for a wide range of job opportunities in new car dealerships, independent repair shops, or fleet repair facilities.
The Automotive Technology program at Columbus State offers courses designed for a variety of individuals ranging from the beginner to those with advanced skills and years of experience. Students may earn an associate degree, prepare to sit for the ASE certification exam, or take individual courses to meet their educational goals. The associate degree program in Automotive Technology provides instruction in all aspects of the automobile, including the latest electronic systems. Students master the skills needed to diagnose and repair automobiles while working in the college’s well-equipped auto lab. The experienced faculty work closely with students to prepare them for a career and to become certified A.S.E. (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) Master Automotive Technicians.
Columbus State’s automotive program was the nation’s first college automotive program to be certified by A.S.E. to train Master Automotive Technicians. To receive this certification, the program is evaluated against industry standards of quality every five years by a team of external evaluators. The certification process ensures that the curriculum includes all of the appropriate competencies needed to properly prepare entry-level technicians and is delivered by A.S.E. certified faculty, on current technology equipment and vehicles. Faculty are A.S.E. Master Certified technicians with extensive industry repair experience. The program was recently re-evaluated and granted accreditation until 2014.
Contact
Questions, comments, and inquiries may be directed to the Auto Tech Department:
Delaware Hall
(614) 287-5318
Location
Auto Tech Department
Delaware Hall 259
550 East Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 287-5318
