Engineering Technologies
Blue collar goes high-tech at Columbus State's Engineering Technologies Department. Our faculty give students a hands-on learning experience that prepares them for the high-tech manufacturing and technical jobs of the future.
Our students take part in a stunning array of projects, from developing a solar car to a cutting-edge device to track packages. And when they get out, they're well-prepared to find exciting careers.
We offer two-year degrees in three categories, as well as four focused certificates. Graduates can then transfer to a four-year college, or go straight into the work force.
Intel & Semiconductor Opportunities at Columbus State
Working with Intel, we have launched a certificate and new courses in semiconductor
manufacturing. These courses are relevant for all engineering technology students
– electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical.
For more information about these programs, please contact Allison deVerteuil at adeverte@cscc.edu or 614-287-2832.
Semiconductor Fundamentals Certificate
Intel is bringing thousands of good jobs to the Columbus region. Columbus State, in
partnership with community colleges across Ohio, developed a one-year certificate
to prepare workers interested in Intel and other high-tech manufacturing careers.
Participants will finish job-ready and gain transferable skills to work in a wide
spectrum of manufacturing settings. Learn More
Intel Arizona-based Internship
Intel offers an exciting opportunity for Columbus State students to complete a paid internship at its factory in Chandler, Arizona. In addition to offering a competitive hourly rate during the internship, Intel offers relocation and housing support for students. This is a competitive internship, and prerequisites include being a current Columbus State student with 30+ credit hours and enrollment in an Engineering Technology or Skilled Trades AAS program.
The 2025 internship is now on-hold, please request more imformation to be notified when it re-opens.
Intel’s Semiconductor Scholarship for Women
Scholarships are open to students who self-identify as female and are pursuing a relevant associate degree or certificate in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, particularly in electro-mechanical engineering technology. If selected, you will receive a $5,000 award, which can be used toward qualified education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books) and other critical required expenses, such as transportation and childcare.
Program Spotlights
Choose Ohio First Engineering Technology Scholarship Program
The MMWS program combines classroom and lab learning with the opportunity for a paid work-study position at a local industry partner.
Scholarship Opportunities
Application periods vary - Check deadlines for these scholarships in our Scholarship Portal.
Frank Kroeger Endowed Scholarship- $1,000
Students interested in completing a degree in the Engineering Technology program can use this award to pay for tuition and fees. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5 and must have completed 20 credit hours. A completed and submitted FAFSA is required for consideration.
Frank Hirschvogel Scholarship-$1,500
Top-performing engineering and transportation technology students can use this scholarship to help pay for tuition, fees, and books. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.2 and must have completed at least 24 credit hours at Columbus State.
Mechanical Engineering Technology-$500
Mechanical Engineering Technology students with a faculty endorsement are eligible for this scholarship that can pay for their tuition. Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5 and must have complete 15+ credit hours.