Why Study Automotive?
Automotive Technology is an exciting field that combines the latest technology with a hands-on work environment. A successful technician does something different with every job, so it is never repetitive or boring. This skill allows you the opportunity to seek employment anywhere people own vehicles. You do not have to move to a large urban area for a good paying job because no matter where in this country you go, there is a need for a skilled automobile technician. The need for technicians is growing all the time, and a degree from the Columbia-Greene Automotive Technology program ensures that you have a desirable, marketable skill.
Columbia-Greene offers a full Automotive Technology A.O.S degree program as well as a one-year certificate program to fast-track your technical career in this industry. We also offer direct manufacturer training for Subaru, Toyota, and Audi, as well as a partnership path for BMW.
The program is ASE/NATEF MAST certified and Columbia-Greene instructors have 50 years of combined dealership experience.
Program Options
Curriculum Code: 0525 I Liberal Arts Credits: 0 I Program Credits: 61
This program trains students in the repair of the modern automobile without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program, allowing graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AU 117 | Gas and Diesel Engines | 4 |
| AU 128 | Introduction to Automotive Repair | 4 |
| AU 129 | Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 3 |
| AU 130 | Basic Steering, Suspension and Brakes | 4 |
| AU 131 | Work Study I | 2 |
| AU 132 | Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| AU 134 | Engine Performance | 6 |
| AU 203 | Advanced Automotive Operations | 4 |
| AU 211 | Manual Transmissions and Drivelines | 4 |
| AU 212 | Automotive Diagnostics | 4 |
| AU 213 | Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles | 4 |
| AU 215 | Body Electrical and Electronics | 3 |
| AU 231 | Work Study II | 2 |
| CE 101 | College Experience | 1 |
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| GN ELE | General Elective | 3 |
| HE 201 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| MA 103 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Minimum Credits: | 61 |
Curriculum Code: 1733 I Program Credits: 62
This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. This program is the first year of the two-year degree option.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AU 117 | Gas and Diesel Engines | 4 |
| AU 128 | Introduction to Automotive Repair | 4 |
| AU 129 | Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | 3 |
| AU 130 | Basic Steering, Suspension and Brakes | 4 |
| AU 132 | Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| AU 134 | Engine Performance | 6 |
| AU 203 | Advanced Automotive Operations | 4 |
| HE 201 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| Minimum Credits: | 32 |