OSU Institute of Technology's Automotive Technologies programs offer the Associate in Applied Science degree through partnerships with Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Toyota and area independent service technicians (Pro-Tech). Our partners strengthen the educational and technical experience offered students through the provision of up-to-date equipment and materials for our classrooms and labs and practical on-the-job internships. No other college in the United States has so many industry-sponsored programs. In addition, our outstanding Automotive Collision Repair Technology program uses state-of-the-art body, frame and refinishing technologies to develop quality auto collision repair technicians.
- Certified through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASE/NATEF).
- Instructors are manufacturer trained, experienced professionals.
- Sponsors provide the latest vehicles, components, and instructional materials, high-tech tools, including diagnostic equipment, for hands on training.
- On-site training at sponsoring dealerships under the direction of master technicians. Students rotate class time and internship until fulfilling the requirements of an Associate Degree in Automotive Service Technology.
- Bonus Incentives. Paid by sponsoring dealers, the bonus compensates students based on the number of hours worked, according to the terms of their dealer/student agreement.
- Flexible Sponsorship Agreement Options. Choose from a number of agreement options. you're able to choose a dealership work arrangement that best suits your individual needs.
- Limited Class Size. Class size is limited to maintain a good instructor-to-student ratio to ensure a quality education. Quality candidates with the highest qualifications who apply early are chosen first.
Students are frequently hired as technicians by the sponsoring dealer or manufacturer following completion of all classroom and internship experiences.
