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Associate of Science in Social Sciences

Associate of Science
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

The social sciences are concerned with the study of human society and emphasize the role of analysis, experimentation, and the scientific method. The chief academic disciplines of the social sciences are anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, history, and sociology. The Social Sciences AS degree is designed for those who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. The curricula consist of courses in general education (including foreign language, natural science, and social science) typically required in the first two years of a baccalaureate curriculum in the social sciences.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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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 J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
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 Science in Social Sciences
60
Associate of Science in Social Sciences
60
Course Grad Req 882
60
Social Sciences Req
60
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Foreign Language
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154 or MTH 161
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Laboratory Science
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 245 or MTH 261
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Literature
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social and Behavioral Science
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/ Fine Arts
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Transfer Elective
7
Earn 7 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 The Reynolds Advance College Academies (ACA) and Early College Academy (ECA)provide outstanding high school students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Social Science while completing the requirements for their high school diploma. Programs for the Social Science degree are available at J.R. Tucker, Goochland, Powhatan, Mechanicsville, Patrick Henry, and Richmond City Public Schools. https://www.reynolds.edu/get_started/advance_college_academy/default.aspx. https://www.reynolds.edu/get_started/early_college_academy/curriculum.aspx.
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 Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
External Link
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
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversityApplied History Social Sciences (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityHistory (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeHistory (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Political Science Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in History, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Social Science, Major in GovernmentBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegePolitical Science (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeSociology/Anthropology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Geospatial Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Emory & Henry UniversityEconomics (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeEconomics (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityPolitical Science (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegePsychology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Anthropology & Archaeology BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Anthropology & Archaeology BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAnthropology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryAnthropology - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAnthropology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAnthropology (online), Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in GeographyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in GeographyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeography, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityGeography, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityGeography-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityGeography-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of Mary WashingtonBA in GeographyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityGeography (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts History and Social SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science in PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Deaf Studies Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Math EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in History, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Pre-Law BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Public History BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University History: Teacher Preparation in History and Social Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Social Studies EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityHistory, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryHistory - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityHistory-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeHistory Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science HistoryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in History (Minor Required)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHistory, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHistory with concentration in Public History, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityA.A. in HistoryAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearHybrid
Regent UniversityB.A. in HistoryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Hollins UniversityBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Sociology, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Community Health BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Community Health BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Family Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Sociology: Family Science BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Social Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversitySociology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MarySociology - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of Mary WashingtonBA in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeSociology Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySociology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityRN-BSN Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science Nursi4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversitySociology Health and Human Services (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversitySociology (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversitySociology: Inequality (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in International AffairsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Pol Science:Global Politics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Political Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Political Science BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Political Science: Global Politics BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Political Science: Pre-Law BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Political Science: Pre-Law BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryGovernment - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityPolitical Science-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityPolitical Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
University of Mary WashingtonBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Political Science and International Relations (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegePolitical Science Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Political Science (Minor Required)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Civil Rights, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Comparative Politics, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Human Security, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in International Relations, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Political Theory and Methodology, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Politics and Government, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Public Policy and Administration, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in U.S. Government, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityPhysics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
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11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management 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
19-3093.00HistoriansResearch, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1125.00History Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3091.00Anthropologists and ArcheologistsStudy the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1061.00Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1065.00Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3094.00Political ScientistsStudy the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3041.00SociologistsStudy human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1067.00Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3092.00GeographersStudy the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1064.00Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
17-3031.00Surveying and Mapping TechniciansPerform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
39-7011.00Tour Guides and EscortsEscort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.Personal Care and Service Occupations
25-1069.00Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherAll postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3099.00Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherAll social scientists and related workers not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3099.01Transportation PlannersPrepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1063.00Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3011.00EconomistsConduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3011.01Environmental EconomistsConduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
13-1161.00Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsResearch conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1161.01Search Marketing StrategistsEmploy search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
19-3022.00Survey ResearchersPlan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.Life, Physical, and Social Science 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 60 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 Science in Social Sciences 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 $163 Per Credit $9,780 $0 $9,780
Fees
Additional Fees $0 Per Semester $0 0 $0 Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 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.