Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Social Sciences, A.S.

Associate of Science
Northern Virginia Community College

Purpose This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor of science in one of the social sciences. It also prepares students for some teacher certification programs. Students from the A.S. program major in a wide variety of fields, including anthropology, economics, government/political science, history, mass communications, pre-law, psychology, public administration, social work, and sociology.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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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 Northern Virginia Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses The prerequisite for admission to the program is placement into ENG 111 and completion of the ASL Career Studies Certificate with a grade of “C” or better.
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
Social Sciences, A.S.
60
Social Sciences, AS
60
882 Plan GPA/Cum GPA 2025-26
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
SDV Requirement
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG Requirements
6
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST Requirement
3
CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS Requirement
3
HIS Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social/Behavioral Requirements
12
Social/Behavioral Electives
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Physical or Life Science Requirement
8
Physical or Life Science with Lab Elective
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements
6
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
ITE 152 Requirement or General Education Elective
3
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
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Complete courses from the following Course:
MTH Requirements
6
MTH 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY or SOC Requirement
3
PSY 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
General Education Elective Requirement
3
Elective
3
Transfer Elective Requirements
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
In consultation with an advisor, students may select from any beginning world languages (101 or 102), BUS 241, CST 126, CST 229, ECO 230, EDU 200, HIS 203, HIS 231, HIS 251, HIS 254, ITE 100, ITE 152, PLS 136, PLS 250, PSY 215, PSY 225, SOC 215, SOC 225, SOC 236, SOC 266, choosing the course that best meets the requirements of your intended transfer institution.
Elective
6
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 Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/transfercredit/index.html

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript.
Credit for Prior Learning NOVA strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional. ways; https://www.nvcc.edu/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: Northern Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
43891
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market; We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVA has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for students who meet specific requirements.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/
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
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in American Sign Language-English InterpretationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - ASL-English InterpretationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences - Pre-Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
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
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of 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
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
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
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityConflict Analysis and Resolution, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid
George Mason UniversityConflict Analysis and Resolution, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid
George Mason UniversityCommunity Health, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid
George Mason UniversityHealth Administration, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
George Mason UniversitySocial Work, BSWBachelorBachelor of Social Work4-YearHybrid
George Mason UniversityAnthropology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityEconomics, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityHuman Development and Family Science, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid, Online
George Mason UniversityHistory, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityIntegrative Studies, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPsychology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversitySociology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityCriminology, Law and Society, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityEconomics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityIntegrative Studies, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPsychology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityGovernment and International Politics, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPublic Administration, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeography, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
George Mason UniversityGeology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityInternational Security and Law, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearHybrid, Online
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversitySocial Science- History TrackBachelorBachelor 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
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Community Economic DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in Environment, Development, and Global EconomyBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Environmental Economics: Management and PolicyBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Food and Health Systems EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in Geography in GeographyBachelorBachelor of Arts in Geography4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in International RelationsBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in International StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in International Trade and DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in National Security & Foreign AffairsBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate in Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-3091.00Interpreters and TranslatorsInterpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
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
25-1124.00Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
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
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
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
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
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 Social Sciences, A.S. at Northern 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 $225 Per Credit $13,500 $0 $13,500
*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.