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Associate of Science
Rappahannock Community College
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Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major
Rappahannock Community College
The Teacher Preparation (K-12) Major in the Associate in Science in Science Degree is designed for students interested in teacher education, specifically in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6, the test the academic field in which they will be working. They will also take the courses required by numerous four-year institutions in Virginia for entrance into colleges of education. Students pursuing this major will attain requisite coursework for university programs and, in part, for teacher li
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list.
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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 table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major
60
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major
60
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
60
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
Course Requirements
60
ENG 111-College Composition I
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:
MTH 154 or MTH 161 or MTH 167
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 101-Gen Biology I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100-College Success Skills
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112-College Composition II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 110-Intro to Hum Comm
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART 101 or MUS 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PLS 135-US Govt & Politics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 250-Children's Literature
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Transfer Electives
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 245-Stats I or MTH 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PHY 100-Elements of Physics
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EDU 250-Found of Except Educ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 200-Found of Education
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152-Intro Dig/InLit/CompAp
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 204-Teach in Diverse Socie
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
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 | Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Y |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
156
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | https://www.levelupvirginia.org/decide/choosing-the-right-fit |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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
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| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Cybersecurity, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Technology, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Corrections Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Police Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Forensic Science) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Criminology, Law and Society, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Criminology, Law and Society, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Criminology and Criminal Justice, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Major in Administration of Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Correctional Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections Science | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Longwood University | Criminology & Criminal Justice BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Online Program) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Online |
| Bluefield University | BA in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Bluefield University | BS in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Ferrum College | B.S. in Criminal Justice, Criminology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Ferrum College | B.S. in Criminal Justice Forensic Investigation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BA in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sociology in Criminology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sociology | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Arts Criminology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Art | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Bridgewater College | Criminology Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online, In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Criminology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Criminology-Philosophy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Old Dominion University | Criminal Justice-BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Criminal Justice-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Randolph-Macon College | Criminology (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Specialization, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Police Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Criminal Justice, A.A.S | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Homeland Security) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Public Law) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Marymount University | Criminal Justice (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Art | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice and Criminology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Criminal Justice with concentration in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geophysics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate in Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Engineering, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Biology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Atmospheric Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Astronomy, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Biology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Computational and Data Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Environmental Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Geography, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Geology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Medical Laboratory Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Neuroscience, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Physics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Statistics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biology-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Chemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biochemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Ocean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Physics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Astrophysics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Exercise Science-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Germanna Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BA in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Information Science and Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Associate of Agriculture in Agricultural Technology | Associate | Associate of Agriculture | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Applied Electromagnetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale Integration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Clinical Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Community Leadership and Development | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety Leadership | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Data-Centric Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Ecological Restoration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & Society | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Environmental Horticulture | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Forestry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geosciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture Technologies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Machine Learning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Microbiology in Microbiology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mining Engineering in Mining Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanomedicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanoscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and Dietetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Plant Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Polymer Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and Mechatronics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Secure Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Software Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Biomaterials | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Earth Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Central Virginia Community College | AS in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science: Mathematics Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1111.00 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 33-1012.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 19-4099.00 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-4099.01 | Quality Control Analysts | Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-4099.03 | Remote Sensing Technicians | Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers | Plan 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 |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other | All managers not listed separately. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers | Lead 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 |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers | Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. | Management Occupations |
| 33-3012.00 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-9121.02 | Water Resource Specialists | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Management Occupations |
| 33-3011.00 | Bailiffs | Maintain order in courts of law. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-3051.04 | Customs and Border Protection Officers | Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-3021.00 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-3021.06 | Intelligence Analysts | Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-3021.02 | Police Identification and Records Officers | Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-3051.00 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 33-9021.00 | Private Detectives and Investigators | Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment. | Protective Service Occupations |
| 19-3039.03 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-3039.02 | Neuropsychologists | Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-3039.00 | Psychologists, All Other | All psychologists not listed separately. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-3041.00 | Sociologists | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
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