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Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education Major

Associate of Science

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Associate of Science in Education is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education in preparation for teacher licensure and employment as a teacher in a public or private school setting. The program consists of general education credits, credits in the major and elective credits. Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer. Students are required to participate in observation and practicum experiences in a school setting. A Criminal Record Clearance/Sex Offender Registry check and a tuberculosis test are required for placement. These are conducted at the student's expense. Students should see the program head for a list of convictions that will prevent employment.

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to: Reynolds required general education outcomes: Demonstrate critical thinking strategies by comprehensively exploring issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion; Demonstrate an understanding of human diversity and an awareness of global issues through analysis of art, history, culture, geography, and economics; Interpret key concepts in social sciences and liberal arts; Use quantitative skills to solve problems and interpret data; Apply the basic principles of scientific inquiry; Demonstrate when there is a need for information, and identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information for the problem at hand; Effectively communicate in writing to diverse audiences and for a variety of purposes; and Work independently and in teams to complete tasks Specific Education AS outcomes: 9. Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning aligned to the standards of the profession and grounded in educational theory and practice.? ? 10. Describe the relative contribution of diversity (differences in ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, exceptional populations, and language use) on students' school experiences.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Associate of Science in Education is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education in preparation for teacher licensure and employment as a teacher in a public or private school setting. The program consists of general education credits, credits in the major and elective credits. Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer. Students are required to participate in observation and practicum experiences in a school setting. A Criminal Record Clearance/Sex Offender Registry check and a tuberculosis test are required for placement. These are conducted at the student's expense. Students should see the program head for a list of convictions that will prevent employment.
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
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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

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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

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
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Architecture Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Automotive Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Education, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate in Science - Education	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Elementary Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Middle/Secondary Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Special Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Special Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Secondary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Middle Grades Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Educational Studies - Disability Studies Emphasis	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Educational Studies - Elementary Education Emphasis	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Educational Studies - Health and Physical Education Emphasis	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Secondary Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid
George Mason University	Special Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid
George Mason University	Elementary Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid
George Mason University	Physical Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid
Old Dominion University	Early Childhood Education-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Special Education-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Elementary Education-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Career & Technical Educ-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Ferrum College	B.S. in Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Germanna Community College	Associate of Science in Education Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary English Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Education Studies (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Inclusive Early Childhood Education, BSEd	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Education-Secondary Educ in Career and Technical Education - Agricultural Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Education-Secondary Educ in Career and Technical Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Education in Elm Ed in Elementary Education (PK-6)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BA in Education-Secondary Educ in English Language Arts Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BA in Education-Secondary Educ in History and Social Sciences Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Education-Secondary Educ in Mathematics Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	BS in Education-Secondary Educ in Technology Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Education Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
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	In-Person
Central Virginia Community College	AS in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
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
25-9042.00	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-9043.00	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

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 60 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education Major 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	$10,860	$0	$10,860
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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.