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Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering

Associate of Arts and Sciences
Virginia Highlands Community College

This degree is for students who plan to transfer and complete a degree in engineering.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering
69
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering
69
Science Specialization in Engineering
69
Composition I & II Requirement
6
Composition Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History Requirement
6
History Requirements
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH Requirement
18
MTH Requirement
18
Earn 18 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Science Requirement
12
SCI Requirement
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Orientation to College Studies
1
Orientation to College Studies
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Engineering
15
EGR Requirement
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Computer Programming Require
4
Computer Programming Require
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
LIT/HUM Requirement
6
LIT/HUM Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
69
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 51 credits may be applied to this program.
Plan GPA for 881-03
69
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations 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
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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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
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
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
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Clinical Lab ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Chemistry EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Physical ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Health-STEM SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Chemistry EducationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Integrated Environmental StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental HygieneAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeDental Hygiene, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Equine Studies EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Agribusiness EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Animal Science EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Crop Science EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Agricultural Sciences with Horticulture EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Health Sciences SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies: Health Sciences Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityBiochemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiochem Teach Lic in Chem-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Biochemistry (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Secondary Education ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry: Biochemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in Chemical PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry: Teacher Prep-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry: Teacher Preparation in Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Biophysical ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Biochemistry-ACS CertificateBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Chemistry-ACS CertifiedBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry, Bachelor of Science, with concentration in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry, Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Chemical ModelingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry, Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Chemical ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry, Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Professional ChemistBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry, Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Professional Chemist with HonorsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryChemistry - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Public HealthBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityIndividualized Study, BISBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityApplied Science, BASBachelorBachelor of Applied Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation FocusAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearHybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Longwood University Elementary Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The George Washington University College of Professional StudiesBachelor's in Paralegal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Professional Studies4-YearIn-Person, OnlineSynchronous
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearOnline, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearHybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: CommunicationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Business AnalyticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearOnline, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl StudAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityAssociate of Arts EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science AccountingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts ArtBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Bible, Religion, and TheologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Clinical Laboratory SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Digital Media and CommunicationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Global Development BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Global StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts History and Social SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts International BusinessBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Leadership and Organizational ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Language ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science MarketingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Music and PeacebuildingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Music TheaterBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Organizational LeadershipBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts PeacebuildingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Peacebuilding and DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts PhotographyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Recreation and Sports ManagementBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Social WorkBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts SpanishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Writing StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
Longwood University Liberal Studies BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Liberal Studies - Special Education BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance AbuseAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental DisabilitiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Education AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education PrepAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
University of Mary WashingtonBA in LASC: American StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in LASC: Women's, Gender , and Sexuality StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeBusiness AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeGeneral Studies AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeLiberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeLiberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearHybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearHybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearHybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearHybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearHybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearHybrid
Marymount University Liberal Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeBusiness Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeEducation Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeK-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeLiberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
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11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, 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
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
25-1052.00Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-2031.00ChemistsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1041.00Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
19-4012.00Agricultural TechniciansWork 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
19-1011.00Animal ScientistsConduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4012.01Precision Agriculture TechniciansApply 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
19-4031.00Chemical TechniciansConduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
45-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
19-4013.00Food Science TechniciansWork 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
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
17-3029.00Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherAll engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3029.01Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsTest the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3029.08Photonics TechniciansBuild, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
25-1081.00Education Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
25-2022.00Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-2021.00Atmospheric and Space ScientistsInvestigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1051.00Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
19-1012.00Food Scientists and TechnologistsUse 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
25-1054.00Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
19-1013.00Soil and Plant ScientistsConduct 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
25-9021.00Farm and Home Management EducatorsInstruct 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
11-9013.00Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersPlan, 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
19-1021.00Biochemists and BiophysicistsStudy the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1042.00Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
19-4021.00Biological TechniciansAssist 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
19-1031.00Conservation ScientistsManage, 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
19-4071.00Forest and Conservation TechniciansProvide 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
45-4011.00Forest and Conservation WorkersUnder 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
19-1032.00ForestersManage 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
25-1043.00Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
19-1042.00Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsConduct 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
19-1031.03Park NaturalistsPlan, 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
19-1031.02Range ManagersResearch or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4092.00Forensic Science TechniciansCollect, 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