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Associate of Applied Science
New River Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services-Early Childhood Development Specialization
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science in Human Services-Early Childhood Development Specialization
New River Community College
The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development is designed to prepare highly skilled graduates for employment in a variety of early childhood settings, to update and enrich the capacities of those persons presently employed in the child development field, and to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor degree program in child development, education, or related field. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design, implement, assess, and model for others excellent practices informed by Virginia Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Early Childhood program at NRCC combines general education with specialized courses to prepare students to become professional child care workers. To get the most benefit from the program, students should work closely with their faculty advisor in planning their curriculum including field placement experiences. Some courses in the program may transfer to a four-year institution should students decide to continue their education beyond the community college program. Students must successfully complete three supervised field placements that include on-the-job teaching experiences in early childhood settings. Application for field place should be made their semester prior to placement. Students should note that early childhood programs require a criminal background report a child abuse central registry search, and a TB test as a prerequisite to beginning each field placement experience. A program may deny participation for findings on the reports. Affiliation agreements prevent the placement of a student who is denied field placement participation at one program into a field placement agreement at another program. Inability to meet the field placement requirements prevents the student from satisfactorily achieving the course objectives resulting in failure of the course. Field placement for the Specialization in Early Childhood Development must be approved by the program head. Students are required to go throught an oral interview at the conflusion of the program for assessment purposes. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing A.A.S. degree requirements should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
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Program Credit Requirements
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 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.
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 Human Services-Early Childhood Development Specialization
67
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development Specialization
67
Course Group 480-01 Plan
67
Chd 120 Requirement
3
Chd 120 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chd 125 Requirement
3
Chd 125 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chd 205 Requirement
3
Chd 205 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chd 210 Requirement
3
Chd 210 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Edu 156 Requirement
3
Edu 156 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Hlt 110 Requirement
3
Hlt 110 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Hms 100 Requirement
3
Hms 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 132 Requirement
3
Mth 132 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Psy 200 Requirement
3
Psy 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Psy 216 Requirement
3
Psy 216 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Soc 200 Requirement
3
Soc 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Cst 100 Requirement
3
Cst 100 requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Elective Requirement
3
Humanities Ele Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ite 152 Requirement
3
Ite 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Sociology Elective Requirement
3
Sociology Elective Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Hms/Chd Elective Requirement
6
Hms/Chd Elective Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Chd 265 Requirement
3
Chd 265 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chd 165 Requirement
3
Chd 165 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Edu 200 Requirement
3
Edu 200 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency RG 480-01
67
GPA Requirement 480-01 Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2647#credit-for-prior-learning |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. |
| 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 | https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php |
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 Applied Science of Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services - Pre Social Work Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mental Health Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Substance Abuse | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Community & Provider Services Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Developmental Disabilities Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Substance Abuse Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Human Services Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Old Dominion University | Human Services-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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Cost To Complete