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Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major

Associate of Science

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 When Selecting Courses	Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list. 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 Rappahannock Community College within your first year via College Connect
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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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.
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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: Rappahannock Community College

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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
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
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
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice	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
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Forensic Science)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-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
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
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
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Criminology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
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	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
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
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
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
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	Not Specified
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 Biotechnology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Math Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person
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
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 Computer Science Major	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
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Veterinary Preparation Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Biophysical Sciences	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
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Engineering Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
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
Central Virginia Community College	AS in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
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
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
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
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 Criminology and Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	A.S. in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Criminal Justice	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
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
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	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

Cost To Complete

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

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major at Rappahannock 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	$168	Per Credit	$10,080	$0	$10,080	Eligibility Requirements apply based on Code of Virginia regulations
Fees
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$180	0	$180
Service Fee	$4	Per Credit	$240	0	$240

*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.