Associate in Arts and Sciences

Business Administration   TOP

Award: Associate in Arts and Sciences

Length: Four-semester (two-year) curriculum

Purpose: With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to help provide leadership for economic growth. The Associate degree curriculum majoring in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Business Administration major requires the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 years of English; 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry); 1 year of laboratory science; and 1 year of social studies. Students who do not meet these requirements may be permitted to correct their deficiencies in developmental studies.
Students are strongly urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses to be taken in the community college.

Program Requirements: The modern business world demands that its staff be knowledgeable in fields over and beyond the everyday business technology. Thus, this curriculum requires courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, in addition to the principles of economics and principles of accounting usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate business administration curriculum. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Counseling Center in planning this program and selecting electives. In order to help prepare for upper division (junior class) standing at a four-year college or university, the student usually must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and courses to the first two years of the program at the four-year college or university. Upon completion of the four-semester curriculum, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Business Administration.

First Year

Second Year

Total Minimum Credits for Business Administration—61

Teacher Education Preparation  TOP

Award: Associate in Arts and Sciences

Length: Four-semester (two-year) curriculum

Purpose: With the development and emphasis on quality education in Virginia, there is a demand for educational specialists to help provide leadership for schools. The Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree program in Teacher Education Preparation is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in Education.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Teacher Education Preparation program requires the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 years of English; 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry); 1 year of laboratory science; and 1 year of social science. Students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses to be taken in the community college. Students with deficiencies will require developmental studies.

Program Requirements: The world of modern education demands that its teachers and staff be knowledgeable both in their teaching field and in general education. Thus, this curriculum requires courses in the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, and health and physical education, usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate education curriculum. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to consult with the Counseling Center in planning their program and selecting electives. In order to prepare for junior class standing at a four-year college or university, the student usually must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and course content to the first two years of the program at the four-year institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Teacher Education Preparation.

First Year

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Second Year

Total Minimum Credits for Education—62

General Studies  TOP

Award: Associate in Arts and Sciences

Length: Four-semester (two-year) curriculum

Purpose: The Associate in Arts and Sciences degree program in General Studies is an option variation of the Education program designed specifically for those who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university but who do not wish, upon completion of the General Studies program, to commit themselves to a career in education.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the General Studies program requires the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 years of English and 2 years of college preparatory mathematics. Students with deficiencies will require developmental studies.

Program Requirements: Four-year colleges and universities usually require a broad, general education during the first two years of their baccalaureate programs. Therefore, this curriculum includes a distribution of general education courses usually required in the first two years of many baccalaureate programs. Students are urged to select a four-year college or university early in their planning and to prepare their community college program carefully in accordance with the requirements for entry into the junior year at the college to which they will transfer. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree with a major in General Studies.

First Year

Second Year

Total Minimum Credits for General Studies—62.

Liberal Arts  TOP

Award: Associate in Arts and Sciences

Length: Four-semester (two-year) curriculum

Purpose: The Associate in Arts and Sciences degree program in Liberal Arts is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually a Bachelor of Arts degree. Such a program offers a solid foundation for those entering professions such as law, teaching, the ministry, writing, or journalism. With an emphasis on foreign language and culture, the Liberal Arts program is designed to acquaint one with the language and milieu of an unfamiliar area.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree program in Liberal Arts requires the satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalents as a minimum: 4 years of English; 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry); 1 year of laboratory science; and 1 year of history. At least two years of a foreign language are recommended. Students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses to be taken in the community college. Students with deficiencies will require developmental studies.

Program Requirements: This curriculum consists of courses in the humanities, including a foreign language, natural sciences, and social sciences usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate Liberal Arts curriculum. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the institution to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Counseling Center in planning this program and selecting electives. To prepare for junior class standing at a four-year institution, students usually must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and course content to the first years of the program at the four-year college or university. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree in Liberal Arts.

First Year

Second Year

Total Minimum Credits for Liberal Arts—63.

Science  TOP

Award: Associate in Arts and Sciences

Length: Four-semester (two-year) curriculum

Purpose: With the emphasis on scientific discoveries and technological developments in today’s society, there is a demand for scientists and scientifically-oriented persons in business, government, industry and the professions. This degree program in Science is designed for persons who are interested in a scientific program, and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a baccalaureate degree in such diverse areas as agriculture, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, geology, forestry, horticulture, science education or home economics.

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the College, entry into the Science program requires satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry), 1 year of laboratory science and 1 year of social science. Students with deficiencies will require developmental studies.

Program Requirements: Although the major emphasis in this curriculum is on mathematics, the biological sciences, and the physical sciences, the curriculum also includes courses in humanities and social sciences. Electives are provided so that the student can select the appropriate courses for pre-professional or scientific programs as required in the first two years of the four-year college or university. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Counseling Center in planning their program and selecting electives. In order to prepare for junior class standing at a four-year college or university, the student usually must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and course content to the first two years of the program at the four-year institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree with a major in Science.

First Year

Second Year

Total Minimum Credits for Science—61.