Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Automotive Technology (909) Associate of Applied Science Degree


Purpose: In order to maintain new and changing automotive systems, the automotive technician needs current training. This degree provides training for new mechanics and also serves the continuing education needs of the trained mechanic already working in the field.

Course Offerings: Automotive courses in this program are offered at the Hampton campus in the daytime and evening.

Special Note: The Automotive Program is open entry/open exit, allowing students to start in any semester.

For more information call the automotive program head at 757/825-3859.

Funding: Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for Get a Skill, Get a Job, Give Back (G3) Funding. Please visit the link provided for information pertaining to grant programs. 

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the AAS Automotive Technology to BS Occupational Technical Studies  plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Part-Time Plan Sequence  

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 12


Semester Total Credits 13


Semester Total Credits 9


Semester Total Credits 13


Semester Total Credits 14


Summer II


Semester Total Credits 6


Total Minimum Credits 67


NOTE: Not all automotive courses are taught every semester, substitutions may be necessary.

Program Information (STEM)


For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu