Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Science in Education

Associate of Science
Piedmont Virginia Community College

The associate of science in education degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a particular subject and enter the teaching field.


Program Overview & Guidance
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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 Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Program can lead to Bachelor's degree at 4-year college/university.
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 Education
60
Associate of Science Degree in Education
60
AS EDUCATION
60
Course Requirements for AS EDUCATION
60
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 121 or HIS 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 250
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 101 or BIO 106
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 100 or CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PLS 135 or ECO 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GEO 210
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHM 101/PHY 100
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Civic Engagement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART, MUS, CST
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 or MTH 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EDU 250
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 204
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 111 or HIS 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC 200 or SOC 268
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 255 or ENG 258
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
UNUSED COURSES
0
Plan GPA Requirement for AS EDUCATION
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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 Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning
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: Piedmont Virginia 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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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
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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
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Elementary Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary English Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Math Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Science Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Education, World Languages Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: K-12 Special Education Adapted and General Curriculum Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Elementary Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate in Science: EducationAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityApplied History Social Sciences (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary English Teacher Preparation (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 CollegeEducation Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in Educational Studies - Disability Studies EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in Educational Studies - Elementary Education EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in Educational Studies - Health and Physical Education EmphasisBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
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
25-9042.00Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationAssist 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
25-9043.00Teaching Assistants, Special EducationAssist 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
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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 Education at Piedmont Virginia 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 $169 Per Credit $10,140 $0 $10,140 https://www.pvcc.edu/tuition-fees
*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.