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11-9199.08 - Loss Prevention Managers
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.
Key Facts
Bright Outlook
1
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
985,600
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Forecasted Employment
1,023,600
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Change in Employment
+38,000
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Change in Employment %
+3.9%
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Tasks
Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
- Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
- Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.
- Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
- Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.
- Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
- Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.
- Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.
- Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.
- Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
- Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
- Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
- Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
- Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.
- Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.
- Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
- Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
- Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
- Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.
- Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.
- Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
- Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
- Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
- Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Supplemental
- Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
Knowledge
The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
Public Safety and Security
- 83%Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
- 78%Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management
- 76%Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
- 75%Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
- 75%Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service
- 71%Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Psychology
- 70%Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Computers and Electronics
- 69%Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Personnel and Human Resources
- 69%Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Mathematics
- 65%Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Clerical
- 62%Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Communications and Media
- 58%Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Economics and Accounting
- 55%Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sociology and Anthropology
- 53%Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Telecommunications
- 51%Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Building and Construction
- 51%Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Surveillance and detection equipment
- Closed circuit television CCTV monitoring systems
- Physical access control systems
- Security alarm systems
- Video surveillance systems
Personal safety devices or weapons
- Fire alarm monitoring systems
Computers
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
Personal communication devices
- Multiline telephone systems
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Business function specific software
- Enabl-u Technologies APIS
- Inventory tracking software
- Microsoft OfficeHOT
- Microsoft ProjectHOT
- Microsoft SharePointHOT
- Personnel management software
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Financial accounting software
- SAPHOT
- Time reporting software
Information exchange software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHOT
Data management and query software
- MICROS XBR Loss Prevention
- Microsoft AccessHOT
- MySQLHOT
- Structured query language SQLHOT
Content authoring and editing software
- Microsoft ExcelHOT
- Microsoft PowerPointHOT
- Microsoft WordHOT
- Work scheduling software
Operating environment software
- Microsoft operating system
- Microsoft WindowsHOT
Industry specific software
- Point of sale POS software programs
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
Certifications
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The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
Specialty
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional173 Tucker Road, Suite 202, Helena, Alabama 35080
- Water Loss Specialist9810 Patuxent Woods Dr., Suite K443-878-1000
Advanced
- Certified Protection Professional1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
- Loss Prevention Certified700 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Suite C Matthews, NC 28105(866) 433-5545
Product/Equipment
- Oracle Argus Safety 7 Implementation Essentials500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065800-833-3536
Core
- Certified Fraud ExaminerThe Gregor Building, 716 West Avenue, Austin, TX 787015124789070
- Professional Certified Investigator1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2818
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
Licensing
The licensing information below is organized into sections and is useful for pursuing if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Related Programs
Programs related to this career, offered by participating institution(s), are listed below.
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INSTITUTION
PROGRAMS
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.). degree program in Business Administration is intended to prepare students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in a business-related discipline and ultimately leading to a business career. The program provides students with a strong foundation in business functions that include accounting, finance, human resources, business law, marketing, ethics, and information technologies.
Associate of Applied Science
The Administration of Justice program is designed to be a highly flexible and customizable program for people who seek full-time employment in the criminal justice system as well as for in-service officers. Some courses in this degree may be applied to baccalaureate degrees at four-year institutions. Possible occupations for graduates (depending upon the level of education and training): police officer, state trooper, deputy sheriff, jailer, correctional officer, loss prevention officer, dispa
Career Studies Certificate
Application in Law Enforcement is a flexible set of learning experiences that will enhance the education and professional development of both in-service officers and those aspiring to criminal justice careers. Completion of this career studies certificate also will benefit people who are interested in learning how the criminal justice system works. This career studies certificate is for students who may want to earn the A.A.S. degree in Administration of Justice.
Career Studies Certificate
The Criminal Justice Foundations program provides a foundation for students who aspire to further study or pursue careers in criminal justice. This career studies certificate is an entry pathway for students who are interested in learning about the criminal justice system. The courses in this career studies certificate may transfer to four-year institutions, and all can be applied to the A.A.S. in Administration of Justice. The career studies certificate may benefit professionals who are work
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership and Supervision -- CSC is designed for individuals in management and leadership positions in criminal justice and law enforcement occupations. It focuses on critical problem-solving ethics, managing diverse employees, and leadership skills.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in the accounting field. Jobs include bookkeeper and cost accounting clerk. Graduates who have a Bachelor's degree and complete this program can take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to major in business-related field including business administration, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resources, or management.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in paralegal studies or business administration. This degree also prepares students for jobs as paralegal and legal assistants.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year program prepares students for jobs in criminal justice and law enforcement. Jobs include correction officers, security officers, and investigators.
Associate of Arts
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in programs such as English, history, philosophy, political science, art history, foreign languages, and religious studies.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in psychology.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college. This degree is intended for students who may be unsure of their intended major.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for the student who desires to obtain a broad educational basis for criminal justice related occupations or advancement in the profession. This program will help prepare the student for completion of an agency academy.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed for the student who desires to obtain professional development opportunities in criminal justice and to provide an overview of the field. Upon completion of this program, the student may continue their studies in the Administration of Justice AAS program. Courses in this program fulfill requirements for the Administration of Justice AAS degree. The Criminal Justice Career Studies Certificate program alone is NOT eligible for financial aid. Interested stduents should consult an academic counselor for further informaion.
Career Studies Certificate
This career studies certificate will allow students to attend the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. The program of study will be conducted pursuant to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Guidelines for Pre-Employment Training. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Students may not be elibile for Financial Aid while enrolled in this program.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Foundations of Criminal Justice provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. All coursework transfers into the Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization is designed to prepare individuals for careers in public safety. This program does not substitute for attendance at a basic police academy required by Virginia's local and state law enforcement agencies.
Certificate
The Certificate in Law Enforcement is designed to meet the short-term training needs of existing law enforcement employees. Graduates of law enforcement training programs may receive advanced standing credit for some requirements. All coursework transfers into the Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice - Law Enforcement Specialization.
Associate in Applied Science
The Business Management program AAS is designed to meet the needs of recent high school graduates and others from the world of work who want to acquire new, develop old, or supplement existing skills and knowledge in and about business.
Associate in Applied Science
The Business Management with Information Technology Specialization AAS is a cross-discipline curriculum designed to provide a foundation in business management with a concentration in information technology.
Associate in Science
The Business Administration Associate of Science is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, management, marketing, or another business-related programs.
Associate in Science
The Associate of Science in General Studies is intended to provide students with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years at most colleges and universities. Although not all four-year colleges and universities treat the degree as a pure transfer degree, the courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.
Career Studies Certificate
The Law Enforcement Career Studies Certificate (Plan Code 221-463-01) provides students with the foundational skills necessary to pursue a career in law enforcement and other areas of criminal justice. The curriculum features classes related to the general system of American criminal justice, an introduction to criminal law and juvenile delinquency, and specific course related to law enforcement operations at a basic and intermediate level. Courses in the program may be eligible for transfer into programs at four-year schools.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree allows students to qualify for a career in the business field. Courses within this program may enhance knowledge of business practice.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree in business. Careers include accounting, marketing and economics.
Career Studies Certificate
This program prepares students to enter law enforcement.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree allows students to qualify for a career in the criminal justice field. Courses within this program may enhance knowledge of criminal justice system.
Certificate
This program prepares students to pursue entry-level careers in administration of justice.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree in liberal arts or social science. You should select this program for a variety of majors including pre-law, literature, history, or English.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree, but are unsure of their final career choice or who want to focus on their academic strengths.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree program is designed for students who plan to complete a four-year degree in Psychology and will allow students to complete most Gen. Ed. courses.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree in criminal justice. Careers include Police Officers, investigators and security.
Associate of Applied Science
The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The AAS degree in Accounting is designed for persons who are seeking their first full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.
Associate of Science
With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to provide leadership for this economic growth. The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration.
Associate of Applied Science
The Administration of Justice program is for students anticipating a career in the justice system, as well as for persons already employed in the justice system who want to enhance their professional standing and update their skills.
Associate of Arts
This degree is for those who want to transfer to a 4 year college to prepare for a career in broad study fields that demand thinking on many levels, reading, writing, and those that involve any of the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Majors must take two years of a foreign language.
Associate of Science
This program is for those with transfer goals that are not met by other Reynolds transfer programs. It has 46 credits of broad content courses and 15 that must match core courses in the chosen program at a four year college.
Associate of Science
The social sciences are concerned with the study of human society and emphasize the role of analysis, experimentation, and the scientific method. The chief academic disciplines of the social sciences are anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, history, and sociology. The Social Sciences AS degree is designed for those who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. The curricula consist of courses in general education (including foreign language, natural science, and social science) typically required in the first two years of a baccalaureate curriculum in the social sciences.
Associate of Applied Science
The Management degree program is designed to serve the needs of individuals presently employed in businesses and those who are interested in ownership or management of businesses. Additionally, the program is designed for those who may be seeking a promotion and have the potential for supervisory and management positions. Students will gain a solid foundation in key business areas and management. Students will develop critical thinking skills and practices to address business issues and skills in strategic management.
Career Studies Certificate
This CSC provides an overview of criminal justice and basic police officer training. It covers topics such as; maintaining law and order, police-citizen conflict, crime prevention, collecting evidence, and conducting criminal investigations. Other topics covered include the juvenile justice system, the interface between police and other criminal justice agencies. Issues pertaining to criminal justice and law enforcement in a modern society are addressed. Students completing this career studies c
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts lays the foundation for a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and art history, ASL-English Interpretation, communication, Deaf studies, English/literature, history, humanities, journalism, music, philosophy, pre-law, social sciences, speech-language pathology, religious studies, and world languages. The liberal arts promote a broad background of knowledge across the arts, humanities, languages, and social sciences to develop students' abilities in analytical and critical thinking, written and oral communication, and understanding global cultural awareness. The Liberal Arts degree is a two-year program designed for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree. While the program is designed to provide transfer paths that will match the requirements of four-year colleges and universities, the requirements may differ. Therefore, students are strongly urged to work with their assigned advisor and to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which they plan to transfer. This program requires intermediate proficiency (two years of coursework or its equivalent) in a language other than English.
Associate of Science
The Pre-Social Work specialization is designed for students who plan to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University and major in social work. This specialization was developed in collaboration with VCU, and an articulation agreement exists for eligible students who transfer to VCU. Students who pursue a different degree program at VCU will be subject to a reevaluation of transferable credits for their elected course of study. Students interested in this specialization should meet with the Pre-Social Work program head at Reynolds and are required to do so during their first semester of study.
Associate of Applied Science
Designed for students who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Upon completion of this certificate program occupational objectives include accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks, bank tellers and managers, industry accountant, retail business accountant, self-employed accounting and tax services or service business accountant.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree is designed for people who seek full-time employment in management. Those who are seeking their entry-level jobs and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.
Associate of Science
Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management, or marketing.
Associate of Applied Science
Possible occupations for graduates include computer operator, help desk support, computer programmer, programmer analyst, PC support technician, and network support technician.
The AAS degree program with a major in Information Systems Technology is designed for people who wish to be an Information Systems generalist with knowledge in various areas, such as computer applications, programming, database, web applications, cybersecurity and networking/cloud support.
Students in the IST degree program are encouraged to also enroll in one or more of the technology-related Career Studies Certificates (CSC). CSC programs are available in specific areas of concentration such as applied computer science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, cybersecurity and networking foundations, networking and software development. The courses in the CSC programs can be applied as approved IT electives which are a part of the IST degree.
Certificate
This is for students who wish to explore the ADJ field and who may want to transfer to a four year college to earn a degree in ADJ or a related field.
Associate of Art
Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program, usually the Bachelor of Arts degree, in the liberal arts or social sciences.
Certificate
This certification is designed to provide people with basic writing, math, and computer skills.
Associate of Science
No declaration of a specialized major subject field in the general studies curriculum is required. The general studies curriculum is flexible. Some graduates satisfy their goals by completing the two-year program of general academic studies. Most general studies students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university as more specialized academic interests and aptitudes develop during the program of studies. The framework of academic standards for the associate of sciences degree makes this possible.
Associate of Science
The AS Social Sciences degree creates the foundation for a Bachelor of Science degree in majors like administration of justice, communications, history, economics, political science, pre-law, psychology, and sociology. The Social Sciences program is designed to provide transfer paths that will match the general education requirements of four-year colleges and universities; however, institutions often differ in their requirements, so students are strongly encouraged to work with their academic advisor and to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which they plan to transfer.
Associate of Science
The Criminal Justice Major is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or related fields through required courses in terrorism, criminal law, juvenile justice, ethics, and other general education courses. Occupational titles of administration of justice professionals may include, depending on educational attainment and experience, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Dispatcher, Crime Scene Technician, Investigator, Corrections Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and Deputy Court Clerk.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Arts & Sciences degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the Associate of Arts & Science degree (AA&S). Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study.This degree plan is closely aligned to local universities and colleges. Please see your advisor for specific guidelines.
Associate of Applied Science
The Police Science degree is to prepare individuals for carers in the criminal justice and related occupations. It is not designed to train for any specialty, but rather to provide a broad foundation, which will prepare students to enter any of the many criminal justice fields.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate in Law Enforcement Management and Supervision is designed for individuals in management and leadership positions in criminal justice and Law Enforcement occupations. It focuses on critical problem solving and ethics and leadership skills.
Associate of Applied Science
The Business Management degree provides students with basic business knowledge and skills to enable them to perform successfully, increase their opportunities, and advance their careers. This program provides an overview of the business environment and provides an understanding of the key aspects that create a successful business. It also requires an internship, which provides a hands-on learning experience.
Associate of Science
The Business Administration degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university in business related majors, such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and more. This degree combines general education studies with business theories and practices. Graduates must transfer to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
Career Studies Certificate
This program provides a basic foundation in business fundamentals. Students will be exposed to basic computer literacy, principles of business, and marketing.
Career Studies Certificate
This Career Studies Certificate program includes basic courses in writing skills, social sciences, and technology skills. The curriculum also requires the completion of specialized Administration of Justice courses.
Career Studies Certificate
The program may suit individuals who are (or wish to become) engaged with nonprofit organizations, as volunteers or as candidates for paid positions. Graduates are expected to gain valuable skill sets and knowledge, such as the importance of teamwork, a deeper appreciation for the many aspects of successful operations that are integral parts of managing a nonprofit organization, the value of volunteerism, and the need to perform business-related tasks found within the organizations, such as management; finances; marketing; sales and merchandising.
Certificate
This Certificate program includes basic courses in writing skills, social sciences, and skills used for first aid for a variety of emergency situations. The curriculum also requires the completion of specialized Administration of Justice courses.
Associate of Science
The General Studies Associate Sciences degree represents the first two years of many four-year college or university liberal arts majors. A challenging core of requirements is augmented by transfer electives, which will be chosen from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. After completing the first two years at MGCC, the student will be able to transfer into the third year of a four-year college or university liberal arts major. The General Studies AS is designed to allow students to follow pathways developed by Transfer Virginia.
Associate of Science
The Social Science Associate of Science degree represents the first two years of many four-year college or university social science majors. A challenging core of requirements is augmented by transfer electives, which will be chosen from the humanities,social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Accounting is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time and part-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college program.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Business Management is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in a business management position upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.
Associate of Science
The transfer degrees program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective. The AS Business Administration degree provides the first two years of a guided pathway for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and entering business-related professions.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college coursework considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college coursework considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college coursework considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.
Associate of Applied Science
The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills. Job opportunities include accounting trainee, accounting technician, junior accountant, and accountant.
This degree is excellent for those interested in the organization and reporting of financial data. Upon completion of the program, students can take an additional three courses for the Accounting Career Studies Certificate, and then are eligible to proceed to the CPA exam, if other education requirements are satisfied. Contact the Virginia Board of Accountancy for all education requirements.
Associate of Science
This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration with a major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, marketing, etc.
Associate of Applied Science
The curriculum is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management or for those presently in management who are seeking promotion. Job opportunities include administrative assistant, management trainee, department head, branch manager, office manager, manager of small business, and supervisor.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students to start and grow a successful small business by providing instruction in entrepreneurial culture, strategy, operations, financial management, marketing, and leadership.
Associate of Applied Science
This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to seek employment in contract management positions and for those presently in contract management positions who seek career advancement. The program is designed to create opportunities for positions in contract management for both government agencies and private industry. Instruction includes both the theoretical concepts and the practical applications needed for future success in the contract management field. This will provide a greater understanding of acquisition, life cycle management, and contracting processes. Job opportunities include project manager, procurement analyst, contract administrator, contract specialist, contract negotiator, contract price analyst, and contract termination specialist.
Associate of Applied Science
The curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation that will prepare students to enter any of the varied fields in criminal justice or to prepare for professional advancement. Job opportunities for students include local, state, and federal enforcement officers, police officers, private or government investigators, adult/juvenile correction officers, probation/parole officers and counselors, security directors (managers), loss prevention directors, classification managers, and personnel clearance administrators. Most of the ADJ courses in this curriculum are 'core courses' that provide a basic entry-level foundation in both criminal justice and security administration. These courses must be taken by ALL STUDENTS in this program. At several points in the curriculum, 'course options' are provided for selection by the students.
Special Curriculum Admission Requirements: Students are advised that many criminal justice and private/government security agencies require excellent moral character and a written record of conduct prior to consideration for employment.
Certificate
This curriculum is designed for those students who wish to take only those courses that relate directly to the law enforcement field. The occupational objectives are to provide a basic foundation for individuals entering some particular area of the criminal justice field that does not require an A.A.S. or higher degree in criminal justice, or for persons already in the criminal justice field who wish to extend their knowledge/skill, or for those exploring the criminal justice field as a career alternative. Courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the A.A.S. degree.
Special Curriculum Admission Requirements: Students are advised that many criminal justice and private/government security agencies require excellent moral character and a written record of conduct prior to consideration for employment.
Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students for entry-level opportunities as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; commercial and industrial security officer; police officer; or private or government investigator, particularly in the areas of homeland security.
Associate of Science
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in criminal justice, criminology, or related fields.
Associate of Science
Purpose This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any four-year college or university teacher preparation program. Courses in this degree are designed to satisfy some of the endorsement and professional course requirements of a Virginia teaching license. In EDU 200, students will identify the endorsement (content) courses they need to earn a teaching license. Students should meet with a Teacher Education faculty member or Education Field Placement Coordinator and Advising Specialist to select the correct courses for their area of licensure. EDU 200 and EDU 204 both require 20-hour field placements in a K-12 public school. Students will be required to complete a background check before being placed in the schools. Students with criminal records should consult with the Teacher Education Field Placement Coordinator before enrolling in the courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take the VCLA after completing ENG 111, ENG 112, Eng-literature course, and CST 100 or 110.
Associate of Science
This program is a flexible associate degree. For students who plan to transfer, the degree can parallel the first two years of a four-year bachelor of science program if they choose courses that match the transfer institution's requirements. For those students who do not plan to transfer, the degree allows them to structure a program to suit their needs using accumulated credits from a variety of formal and experiential sources.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to help students develop both the theoretical knowledge and a practical facility with GIS. Students who already hold a baccalaureate or master's degree will acquire the requisite skills and knowledge to switch careers, or to apply spatial analysis in their present workplaces. Students will be positioned to pursue additional coursework toward an associate degree and/or transfer to a four-year institution for further study in the geospatial, environmental, or physical sciences; in civil engineering; in information technology; or in business/marketing at a four-year institution.
Preparation: Students are expected to understand fundamental computer applications and concepts before enrolling in GIS courses.
Associate of Arts
This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor of arts (B.A.).
Associate of Arts
This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.
Associate of Science
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a BS or B.A. degree in psychology.
Associate of Science
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.
Associate of Science
This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor of science in a program that requires a background in American Sign Language and the Deaf community. Graduates may use their skills to work in human service fields such as daycare settings and as teacher assistants. Graduates from the program can also transfer to 4-year institutions and major in a wide variety of fields, including ASL instruction, Deaf education, linguistics, Deaf studies (e.g. history, literature, research, etc.), speech-language pathology and audiology, human services, communication sciences and disorders, and social work.
Associate of Science
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in the geospatial or social sciences at a four-year institution. Students will learn theory about geospatial systems and how they are used.
Associate of Science
This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to students entering the junior level at four-year colleges and universities.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college coursework considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.
Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students to enter work in corrections, probation and parole, and law enforcement.
Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students to enter work in corrections, probation and parole, and law enforcement.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students for jobs in business and to upgrade skills for students already employed in business.
Career Studies Certificate
The Foundations of Criminal Justice program prepares students for employment in the following occupations: police officer, deputy sheriff, homeland security, corrections officer, industrial/private security, wildlife officer, probation officer, and parole officer. Additional professional training is required for some of these careers.
Associate of Sciences
This program of study is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a degree in a business related field.
Associate of Sciences
This program leads to the Associate in Science Degree (AS). It is the first two years of a four-year college or university degree. The Computer Science focus starts the student on the study of Computer Science.
Career Studies Certificate
Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.
Associate of Science
The associate of science curriculum in business administration is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science. Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.
Associate of Applied Science
The Business Management program is designed to meet the needs of recent high school graduates as well as experienced employees who want to upgrade or supplement their existing business knowledge and skills, or to acquire new ones.
Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curriculum offerings are designed to enable students to begin with a career studies certificate or certificate in various career-related areas.
Career Studies Certificate
This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field. The courses in this career studies certificate are also foundational courses in the Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice. Students completing the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate may complete the courses required by the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate to earn an additional Career Studies Certificate and complete courses required by Administration of Justice in Applied Science Degree to earn an Associate Degree.
While non-sequential courses in the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate can be taken simultaneously with courses in the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate. completion of the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate is a prerequisite for obtaining the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate.
Career Studies Certificate
This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions and career advancement opportunities in the Administration of Justice field. This curriculum builds on the knowledge of the administration of justice field taught in the Criminal Justice Foundation Career Justice Career Studies Certificate.
Students who have completed the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate may complete the courses required in the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate to earn an additional Career Studies Certificate and complete classes required by Administration of Justice in Applied Science Degree to earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
While non-sequential courses in the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate can be taken simultaneously with courses in the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate. completion of the Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate is a prerequisite for obtaining the Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate.
Certificate
The certificate in law enforcement is designed for practitioners in law enforcement and associated fields who wish to concentrate on courses which relate directly to their career needs. However, students who fail to demonstrate an ability to meet academic standards may be advised to enroll in appropriate classes which are designed to provide the background necessary for academic proficiency.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Business Administration Specialization program, is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field such as Business Administration or Accounting.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Psychology/Social Work Specialization program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Criminal Justice Specialization program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice. By completing this specialization, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Science degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four-year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies program is a response to the non-conventional, short-term program of study needs of many adults within the college region. It is designed on the basis of a series of specialized program options that represent a wide variety of career and academic interest course areas. These options include a minimum amount of course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each program option is designed as a distinct mini-curriculum within a broader range of adult education possibilities.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology degree introduces students to a very broad field that includes many Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware, software, networking, web design, programming and repair/troubleshooting. This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in this rapidly expanding field.
Associate of Applied Science
The purpose of the program is to prepare students for careers and promotional opportunities in various criminal justice agencies, and to supplement the specialized training provided by corrections and law enforcement academies, and other criminal justice agencies.
Certificate
The Certificate of Administration of Justice is designed to train individuals for work in police and correctional facilities and for other jobs related to the administration of justice. This training is planned for both individuals preparing for criminal justice jobs and to supplement special training offered by agencies.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The associate of arts and sciences degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The associate of arts and science degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four-year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers and positions of leadership in the field of criminal justice. Supported by a broad general education component, the curriculum is structured toward the development of professional proficiency in the career fields of law enforcement, corrections, security, and wildlife management and enforcement. This curriculum is applicable to both the preparatory student and the experienced officer. Articulation agreements and transfer information are available for those students who intend to continue their education beyond the community college level and into four-year colleges or universities.
Certificate
Designed to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies in Southwest Virginia Community College's service area, the law enforcement certificate includes all the first-year courses required for the Administration of Justice associate's degree program. The credits you earn in this certificate can apply toward an associate's degree, if you choose to continue your studies. If you're seeking entry-level employment in law enforcement, our law enforcement certificate provides practical workforce training that can help you land your first job.
Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting programs prepare students for careers in the accounting field or assist students in updating their skills if they are working in the accounting field. Graduates may seek employment as a bookkeeper or as an accounting or auditing clerk.
Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams.
The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams.
The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Associate of Applied Science
The programs in Management are designed for those interested in entering or advancing in business and industry as supervisor trainees, managers, department heads, or administrative assistants. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Management offers broad theoretical and practical perspectives that include accounting, marketing, business law, statistics, economics, and human resource management. Students may also choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience at local sites.
Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.
Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in business administration. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration.
Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Science Technology prepares individuals for work as fire administrators, arson investigators, fire training coordinators, safety directors, state training coordinators, municipal department administrators, fire insurance appraisers, and fire equipment salespersons. The programs are aimed at firefighters who seek advancement and wish to broaden their knowledge of the field.
Students are advised to consult with the program coordinator prior to entering the program.
Students are advised to consult with the program coordinator prior to entering the program.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice offers a broad educational foundation, as well as specialized focus areas in law enforcement, criminology, and corrections. Students who complete this degree are prepared for careers in various areas of law enforcement, with opportunities for leadership in their chosen fields.
For those who wish to continue their education pursuits beyond the associate degree, Tidewater Community College has entered into formal articulation agreements with colleges and universities to ease transfer. Individuals interested in this option are encouraged to consult with a TCC advisor early in their academic program.
For those who wish to continue their education pursuits beyond the associate degree, Tidewater Community College has entered into formal articulation agreements with colleges and universities to ease transfer. Individuals interested in this option are encouraged to consult with a TCC advisor early in their academic program.
Associate of Applied Arts
The Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.) degree in Studio Arts is designed for those entering or continuing in the field of visual arts, which may include the study of two- and three-dimensional design, photography, ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. Students gain extensive studio experience, learning from masters in visual art media. Students are prepared for employment in museums, art centers, galleries, and similar areas; they are also prepared for owning a business in the arts or for personal enrichment in one or more areas of the visual arts.
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in the liberal arts. Four-year liberal arts programs prepare graduates for a wide variety of jobs in business, the arts, education, medical and legal professions, and in social and public service occupations. Liberal Arts studies emphasize fine arts, language, literature, philosophy, mathematics, science, social science and analytical and critical thinking skills, all of which prepare students for lifelong learning and social, cultural, and technological change.
Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in General Studies is a flexible degree that allows students to design a curriculum that meets particular transfer objectives that are not fulfilled by existing TCC transfer programs. The program consists of a number of electives that may be selected in consultation with an advisor or counselor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution they plan to attend.
Courses required for the General Studies degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the General Studies degree are available on all four campuses.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Social Sciences is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences. Social Sciences include academic disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology, and psychology. The A.S. in Social Sciences may also prepare students for some teacher certification programs.
Courses required for the Social Sciences degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the Social Sciences degree are available on all four campuses.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree specialization in Management: Maritime Logistics is aimed at those seeking employment or advancing in the area of supply chain management and supervision in maritime organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on the effectiveness and efficiency of planning, implementation, and control of the flow and storage of goods, services, and information from point of origin to point of consumption. In addition to general management course work, this program covers theoretical and practical approaches to supply chain processes, purchasing, inventory and warehouse management, accounting, integrated logistics, and financial management.
Graduates of the maritime logistics program may enter or continue employment in the field of logistics management in maritime or traditional business environments.
Graduates of the maritime logistics program may enter or continue employment in the field of logistics management in maritime or traditional business environments.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Management with a Specialization in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship is designed for students who plan to start, expand or manage a small business. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience in a small business setting. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure they select electives that will best prepare them for their intended goals.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.S. in Business Administration - Specialization: Leadership is a flexible degree that prepares students for organizational leadership and management positions. As a result of this program, students should be able to: lead organizations ethically and with integrity; make business and or organizational decisions based on established quantitative and qualitative methodologies; plan and execute programs and projects; analyze individual and group behavior; and demonstrate strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with variance by situation.
Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Business Administration from a four-year college/university are advised to pursue TCC's general A.S. degree in Business Administration (plan code 213).
Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Business Administration from a four-year college/university are advised to pursue TCC's general A.S. degree in Business Administration (plan code 213).
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Forensic Science is designed to provide an introduction to the forensic investigation aspect of law enforcement and investigation. It provides an overview of forensic evidence, investigation methods, and procedures suitable for persons exploring the field as a career option or in need of training for promotion. Courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the Criminal Justice: Forensic Science Specialization A.A.S. degree.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Homeland Security may lead to entry-level positions in the law enforcement or homeland security field. Those currently in the field may enter the program to upgrade their skills, knowledge, and certifications. Courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Specialization A.A.S. degree.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Public Law may lead to entry-level positions in law offices or the law enforcement field. Those currently in the field may enter the program to upgrade their skills, knowledge, and certifications. Courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the Criminal Justice: Public Law Specialization A.A.S. degree.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Law Enforcement is designed for those students who wish to take only those courses that relate directly to the law enforcement field. The certificate is designed to provide a basic foundation for individuals entering some particular area of the criminal justice field that does not require an A.A.S. or higher degree in criminal justice, or for persons already in the criminal justice field who wish to extend their knowledge/skill, or for those exploring the criminal justice field as a career alternative. Courses taken in the certificate program can be applied to the Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree.
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Geographic Information Systems - GIS)
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program prepares students for employment as they will complete their core information technology course requirements and learn the skills necessary to visualize, analyze, and model GIS systems to help in the planning and decision-making processes of a business organization. Graduates may seek employment as GIS specialists within a private, public, or governmental agency.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice Specialization in Forensic Science is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; commercial and industrial security officer; police officer; or private or government investigator. It provides an overview of forensic evidence, investigation methods, and procedures suitable for persons who wish to enter the law enforcement field and have a career goal of becoming an investigator as a career option or in need of training for promotion.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice Specialization in Homeland Security is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities as a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; private security, commercial and industrial security officer; airport security, police officer; or private or government investigator, particularly in the areas of homeland security.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice Specialization in Public Law is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in law firms of all sizes, state and federal courthouses, corporations and other business associations, banks and trust companies, educational institutions and local, state and federal government agencies. Those currently in the field may enter the program to upgrade their skills, knowledge, and certifications.
Associate of Applied Arts
The Specialization in Pre-Art Therapy is designed to prepare graduates to work in the areas of Studio Arts and/or Social and Human Services in positions such as gallery assistants, museum educators or tour guides, recreation aides at cultural art centers or recreation centers, tech assistants in mental health, activity directors in nursing homes, or a variety of health and recreation aides. This degree program and specialization will require the study of the foundations of studio art as well as courses in Psychology and Basic Counseling Skills.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science Degree in Business is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a business area.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Social Sciences is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree in pursuit of a social sciences degree at a four-year institution.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Social Sciences with a Major in Psychology is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree in pursuit of a social sciences degree at a four-year institution.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Social Sciences is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree in pursuit of a social sciences degree at a four-year institution.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for students seeking employment in the accounting field.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for students seeking positions in mgt.
Career Studies Certificate
This program provides students with small business training.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Foundations of Criminal Justice will provide a theoretical and practical understanding of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to improve the knowledge and skills in criminal justice field.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for a person who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree is designed to provide a broad foundation that will prepare the student to enter any of the varied fields of law enforcement or to prepare for professional advancement.
Associate of Arts
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. By exposing students to a variety of academic disciplines, the Liberal Arts program seeks to foster an appreciation of many areas of knowledge and to lay the foundation for students to become life-long learners. The program emphasizes communication, analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills, all of which provide versatility in an ever-expanding global job market. Liberal Arts graduates become teachers, librarians, journalists, Foreign Service officers, medical doctors, and lawyers, among many other types of professionals.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. By guiding students to an appreciation of many different fields of knowledge, the Social Science program attempts to educate the whole person and to increase students’ awareness of themselves, their fellow men and women, and the world around them. Social Science graduates become teachers, economists, psychologists, social workers, political scientists, archeologists, government workers, museum guides, and researchers, among many other types of professionals.
Career Studies Certificate
This certificate focuses on building knowledge and skills typically required to lead high performing work groups. Students develop a sharper appreciation of their leadership potential and acquire knowledge and tools needed to balance leadership style to follower characteristics and circumstances in order to be effective.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry level position in the criminal justice field and to provide promotional opportunities for individuals currently working the field.  This curriculum provides expanded foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Career Studies Certificate
This career studies certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry level position in the criminal justice field and to provide promotional opportunities for individuals currently working the criminal justice field. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Associate of Science
There is a great demand for qualified science teachers in K-12. This degree is designed for persons who are interested in teaching science at the secondary level and who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in science education.
Associate of Science
There is a great demand for qualified math teachers in K-12. This degree is designed for persons who are interested in teaching mathematics at the secondary level and who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in mathematics education.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree and pursue a teaching license in pre-kindergarten grade 3 elementary education, pre-kindergarten grade 6 elementary education, special education, and middle school or secondary school social sciences.
Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting program prepares students to gather and report financial information. Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Associate of Applied Science
The Management program prepares students for positions in a variety of businesses and industries. In addition, students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Associate of Science
The Business Administration program prepares students to transfer to a four year college. Students will be prepared for a major in accounting, finance, management, or marketing.
Associate of Applied Science
The Criminal Justice program prepares students for jobs as a Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, Jailor, Probation Officer, School Resource Officer, Private Security Officer, Retail Security Specialist, and other criminal justice careers.
Associate of Arts
The Liberal Arts program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college following their studies at Virginia Western. This degree prepares students for numerous fields of study and career choices. Earning a Liberal Arts degree will demonstrate a student's ability to think critically, communicate well, problem solve and understand his/her multicultural environment.
Associate of Science
The General Studies program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college following their studies at Virginia Western. This degree prepares students for numerous fields of study and career choices. A General Studies degree teaches students to think critically, communicate well, problem solve and understand their environment.
Associate of Science
The Social Science degree prepares students to transfer to a four year school and earn a degree in any of these fields: anthropology, economics, history, pre-law, political science, psychology, social sciences or sociology.Â
Associate of Arts & Science
This degree is designed for those who will transfer to a four-year college or university but are undecided on a program.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a statewide common curriculum designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to train students to be skilled information technology specialists. Students may complete courses in computer programming languages, hardware, operating systems, networking, and web page design and applications.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to expand the knowledge of students so they may seek employment in the various fields of law enforcement. Courses are applicable to both the preparatory student and the active police officer. If students wish to pursue a four-year degree, many of the courses will transfer to a four-year institution.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is the first semester for students to expand their knowledge of the criminal justice field so they may seek employment in the various fields of law enforcement. Courses are applicable to both the preparatory student and the active police officer.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is the second semester for students to expand their knowledge of the criminal justice field so they may seek employment in the various fields of law enforcement. Courses are applicable to both the preparatory student and the active police officer.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is the first semester for correctional staff to possess a working knowledge of the corrections field and an understanding of the skills used to manage, treat, and counsel inmates.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is the second semester for correctional staff to possess a working knowledge of the corrections field and an understanding of the skills used to manage, treat, and counsel inmates.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for those who will transfer to a four-year college or university but are undecided on a program.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Business Management and Leadership is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Both persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position or those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.