Program Details

Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science

Associate of Arts and Sciences

Virginia Highlands Community College

This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree in science.

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a release during 2023

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode

In-Person

Check Course Schedules

Delivery Mode

Online

Check Course Schedules

Delivery Mode

Hybrid

Check Course Schedules

Transfer Degree

Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Highlands Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
Do More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Highlands Community College

College Level Information

Transfer Center

Visit our transfer site for more information

External Link

Transfer Admission Application

Transfer Students - Apply Here

External Link

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	The GAA application process varies by transfer institution. Please visit the Campus Connection Center in ISC 133 for specific application processes.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Life Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Clinical Lab Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Biology Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Science, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Associate of Arts Education	Associate	Associate of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Associate of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Bluefield University	BS in Biology Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Physics Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Integrated Environmental Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Physical Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Health Sciences Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Health Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	General Studies: Health Sciences Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Hollins University	BA in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Hollins University	BS in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Biology - (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Professional Concentration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre-Professional (DNIMAS) Track	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
George Mason University	Biology, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
George Mason University	Biology, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Marymount University	Biology with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year
Longwood University	Biology: Pre-medical BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Radford University	BS in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Old Dominion University	Biology-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Old Dominion University	Biology: Teacher Prep-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Longwood University	Biology BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Longwood University	Biology: Teacher Preparation in Biology BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	BS in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	BS in Biology: Biomedical Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	BS in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth University	Biology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Bluefield University	BS in Biology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
William & Mary	Biology - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Marymount University	Biology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year
Marymount University	Biology (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Marymount University	Biology with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social Work	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
George Mason University	Individualized Study, BIS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation Focus	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Longwood University	Elementary Education and Teaching BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Longwood University	Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
The George Washington University College of Professional Studies	BPS in Paralegal Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Professional Studies	4-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Business Analytics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl Stud	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-Music	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-Medical	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Associate of Arts Bible	Associate	Associate of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Accounting	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Art	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Bible, Religion, and Theology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Biochemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Business Administration	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Chemistry	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Clinical Laboratory Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Computer Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Digital Media and Communication	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Economics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Engineering	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts English	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Environmental Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Global Development	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Global Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts History	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts History and Social Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts International Business	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Leadership and Organizational Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Language Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Marketing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Mathematics	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Music and Peacebuilding	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Music Theater	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Organizational Leadership	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Peacebuilding	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Peacebuilding and Development	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Photography	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Science Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Recreation and Sports Management	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Sociology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Spanish	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Writing Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Longwood University	Liberal Studies BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Longwood University	Liberal Studies - Special Education BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal Production	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Independent Scholars	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Independent Scholars	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education Prep	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & Production	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
University of Mary Washington	BA in LASC: American Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	BA in LASC: Women's, Gender , and Sexuality Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Marymount University	Liberal Studies (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year
Marymount University	Liberal Studies (A.A.S. to B.A.)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year
Germanna Community College	Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	K-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1042.00	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations
19-1029.01	Bioinformatics Scientists	Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1029.00	Biological Scientists, All Other	All biological scientists not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1029.04	Biologists	Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1029.03	Geneticists	Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1029.02	Molecular and Cellular Biologists	Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4021.00	Biological Technicians	Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1042.00	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1041.00	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4012.00	Agricultural Technicians	Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4012.01	Precision Agriculture Technicians	Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1043.00	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1081.00	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2022.00	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-1011.00	Animal Scientists	Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
45-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
19-1013.00	Soil and Plant Scientists	Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1023.00	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4013.00	Food Science Technicians	Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1031.00	Conservation Scientists	Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1031.03	Park Naturalists	Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1031.02	Range Managers	Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-1099.00	Life Scientists, All Other	All life scientists not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-1012.00	Food Scientists and Technologists	Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-9021.00	Farm and Home Management Educators	Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9013.00	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.	Management Occupations
19-1022.00	Microbiologists	Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4071.00	Forest and Conservation Technicians	Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
45-4011.00	Forest and Conservation Workers	Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
19-1032.00	Foresters	Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
29-9092.00	Genetic Counselors	Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1051.00	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1052.00	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1053.00	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1054.00	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2011.01	Cytogenetic Technologists	Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.02	Cytotechnologists	Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
19-1041.00	Epidemiologists	Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4092.00	Forensic Science Technicians	Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
29-2011.04	Histotechnologists	Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May solve technical or instrument problems or assist with research studies.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2011.00	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations