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2025-2026 College 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. 

 

Possible Career Opportunities

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

Fall I

Semester Total Credits 12

Spring I

Semester Total Credits 14

Summer I

Semester Total Credits 6

Fall II

Semester Total Credits 13

Spring II

Semester Total Credits 14

Summer II

Semester Total Credits 6

Total Minimum Credits 65

**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.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.