Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies

Associates of Applied Science
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

The AAS in Technical Studies provides flexible alternatives for meeting student and employer needs and features a flexible curriculum design to meet specific educational and employment goals.? The Technical Studies AAS in Public Safety Leadership is designed for individuals aspiring to leadership roles within all of public safety to include both Fire and EMS. This program provides a comprehensive education that combines advanced EMS skills (Paramedic) with leadership, management, and operational strategies to prepare graduates for supervisory and administrative positions in Fire & EMS.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

In addition to the general college curriculum admissions requirements, the student must possess?a?current Virginia?EMT Certification, a valid CPR certification?from either the?American Heart Association-BLS Provider?or the?American Red Cross - Professional Rescuer/BLS and/or VA Paramedic Certification.?In compliance with the Virginia State Board of Health and Virginia EMS regulations (12 VAC 5-31-1200 and 12 VAC 5-31-1460), students wishing to register for Paramedic courses with an EMS prefix must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment into the program. Students younger than 18 are eligible to enroll in?EMS 100 ,?EMS 111 ?&?EMS 120 ?if not already an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). ?? Paramedic students enrolled in Paramedic-CSC, will be eligible to enroll in Technical Studies AAS in Public Safety Leadership.? Students must meet with an?EMS Program Advisor for additional advising and enrollment into the Technical Studies AAS degree. Course enrollment permission is required for EMS prefix courses. The average length of this program is 2-6?semesters depending on prior certification credit. All students must maintain VA EMT Certification and AHA/ARC CPR Certification?throughout entirety of program. Experiential credit may be provided for individuals with EMS and/or Fire Certifications.
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 J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students in the Horticulture Technology program must complete a basic core of specified horticulture technology and general education courses. In addition, in consultation with the program head, the students will select technical courses that match their career objectives. Students who already have a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree should request that their transcripts be sent to the college registrar if transfer credit is desired. It is strongly recommended that students meet with the program head or counselor either before registering or early in their first semester of study.
Doing More With Your Degree Manage EMS opersations, lead diverse teams, and contribute to the advancement of emergency medical care and public safety leadership
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. 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.

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 Applied Science in Technical Studies
61
Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies Degree
61
Course Grad Req 718
61
Block I
34
CST 100 or CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HUM 202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200 or PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 130 or MTH 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SOC 200 or SOC 268
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/Human Services Elec
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Business Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Public Safety Lead. Block II
112
EMS-Paramedic CSC Track
29
Earn 29 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMT-Fire Science Track
27
Earn 27 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMS-Paramedic CSC Track
29
Earn 29 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EMT-Fire Science Track
27
Earn 27 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
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 Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
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: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
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 Not Required
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 CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - MechanicalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Venture Creation and ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeTechnical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Advanced ManufacturingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Electrical TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in HVACAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance ElectronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance MechanicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Machine ToolAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 61 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $181 Per Credit $11,041 $0 $11,041
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $37.00 for Out-of-State students.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.