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Associate of Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Program Details
Associate of Science in Education Degree
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Education Degree
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Education degree is a two-year program designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills with pathways including Elementary Education (Pk-6) and Special Education. This program will prepare Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) students for entry-level positions like teacher's aides, preschool teachers, or paraeducators while laying the groundwork for further education to pursue a bachelor's degree in education and licensure.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If 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.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Please submit your transcripts and records of professional certifications and licenses, military service, and exam grades for evaluation of credit for prior learning. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) provides affordable, high-quality education and workforce training for residents of the Virginia Peninsula. With flexible schedules, convenient locations, small classes for personalized attention, and strong industry partnerships, VPCC prepares students for seamless four-year university transfers or in-demand careers. VPCC offers scholarships, internships, and are nationally recognized for supporting military families. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/admissions/ |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance and program placement. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance and program placement |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia's community colleges offer students more than the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate; they provide a gateway to the Commonwealth's four-year colleges. Through system-wide negotiated agreements, students who graduate from a Virginia community college with an associate degree and the minimum grade point average required by the four-year college are guaranteed admission to many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities. Students should review the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for the four-year institution they wish to attend to learn more about the process: https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/guaranteed-admission-agreements/ |
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 |
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| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Science in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Elementary Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary English Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Math Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Science Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, World Languages Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Architecture Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Automotive Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate in Science - Education | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Education Degree Elementary Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Education Degree Middle/Secondary Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Education Degree Special Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Educational Studies - Disability Studies Emphasis | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Educational Studies - Elementary Education Emphasis | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Educational Studies - Health and Physical Education Emphasis | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Ferrum College | B.S. in Health and Physical Education (PreK-12) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Interdisciplinary English Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Interdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Interdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Interdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Education Studies (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Central Virginia Community College | AS in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-9042.00 | Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-9043.00 | Teaching Assistants, Special Education | Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
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