Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University

Whether you were inspired by a nurse you know, you love the idea of helping others, you enjoy science, or you like the stability and reputation of nursing, our program will help you become the best nurse you can be. Our program prepares you to become a BSN prepared RN, a career in high demand across the country. You will be ready to serve and lead in a variety of nursing settings. Our graduates are also prepared for further graduate studies, like a masters of science in nursing and a doctor of nursing practice.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. 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.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
120
Nursing
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2.8
EMU Core
35
Christian Faith
8
Anabaptist Biblical Perspectives
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Christian Identity and Witness
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CORE 201 Life Wellness
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication
6
CORE 101 Transitions
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
College Writing
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Appropriate placement will be confirmed in consultation with academic advisors.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WRIT 150
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Writing Intensive Designates
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students complete two Writing Intensive (WI) designate courses in addition to College Writing or Advanced Writing.
Cross-Cultural Learning
8
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students complete at least 8 SH of cross-cultural designate courses including an experiential component (usually CCSSC 201), at least one foreign language, and additional cross-cultural designate courses (including foreign language courses). In addition to these cross-cultural designate hours, students also complete a community learning designate course, often within their major.
Cross-Cultural Experiential Component
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Foreign Language
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students complete at least one 3 SH course in a foreign language.
Cross-Cultural Designates (CC)
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students complete at least 8 SH of cross-cultural (CC) designate courses including an experiential component (usually CCSSC 201), at least one foreign language, and additional cross-cultural designate courses (including foreign language courses). In addition to these cross-cultural designate hours, students also complete a community learning designate course, often within their major.
Community Learning Designates (CL)
1
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students complete one Community Learning (CL) designate course. CL courses integrate at least 15 hours of experiential learning in a community setting.
Critical Thinking
13
Creative Arts
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Literature
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics
2
Mathematics
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Subject list:
Natural Sciences
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Senior Seminar
2
Social and Behavioral Sciences
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Nursing Prerequisites
23
Human Biochemistry
2
Human Biochemistry
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
6
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Chemistry
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
CHEM 105 preferred (or any college level chemistry course including AP and dual enrollment credit accepted by EMU)
Chemistry Life Sciences
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Microbiology
3
Intro to Microbiology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nutrition
2
Nutrition Fundamentals
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Developmental Psychology
3
Developmental Psychology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Sociology for Nursing
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
SOC 101 preferred or other selected sociology, social work, or PXD course.
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Exploring Conflict & Peace
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Statistics
2
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Descriptive Statistics
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Nursing Major Requirements
57
Nursing Level 1
16
Holistic Health Inquiry
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Foundations of Professional Nursing
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Fundamentals Practicum
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
A Conceptual Framework of Nursing
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing Level 2
25
Adult Health Practicum I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing Care of the Adult I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Psychosocial Nursing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing Care of Children
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing and the Beginning Family
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Adult Health Practicum II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing Care of the Adult II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing in the Family in the Community
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Professional Issues in Nursing
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Nursing Level 3
16
Leadership Practicum
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Community Health
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Evidence Based Practice for Nursing
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Population Health Colloquium
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Critical Care Nursing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Transition to Practice
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C+ must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Eastern Mennonite University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
What Should I Consider 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 Eastern Mennonite University within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
Do More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
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 EMU has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Blue Ridge Community College and Laurel Ridge Community College.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for 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: Eastern Mennonite University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
98
Percent of Transfer Students
96% of Fall 2022 transfer applicants with completed files were admitted
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Undergraduate class is 745 students, 98 are transfers with an overall average class size of 14. Options for students to live on and off campus. All students need to participate in a intercultural experience in order to graduate from EMU.
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
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. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn BridgeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Longwood University Nursing: RN to BSN Degree Completion BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSNBachelorBS in Nursing4-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBSN Option for RN to MSNBachelorBSN Option for RN to MSN4-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
University of Mary WashingtonBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-Year
Germanna Community CollegeNursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeLPN To RN - Nursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information TechAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Theatre ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ArtAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education - Specialization in Teacher PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Natural ResourcesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social WorkAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
George Mason UniversityIndividualized Study, BISBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation FocusAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Longwood University Elementary Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Longwood University Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
The George Washington University College of Professional StudiesBPS in Paralegal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Professional Studies4-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: CommunicationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl StudAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Longwood University Liberal Studies BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Longwood University Liberal Studies - Special Education BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance AbuseAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental DisabilitiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Independent ScholarsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Individualized StudyBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Education AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education PrepAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
University of Mary WashingtonBA in LASC: American StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonBA in LASC: Women's, Gender , and Sexuality StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeBusiness AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeGeneral Studies AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeLiberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeLiberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Marymount University Liberal Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-Year
Marymount University Liberal Studies (A.A.S. to B.A.)BachelorBachelor of Art4-Year
Germanna Community CollegeBusiness Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeEducation Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeK-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeLiberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
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25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations