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Purpose: 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.
Purpose
The program is designed to prepare students to participate as contributing members of the healthcare team, rendering direct care to patients in a variety of healthcare facilities and agencies. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN¨) leading to state licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and are qualified to assume registered nurse positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physiciansÕ offices, HMOs, and other community-based settings.
NOVA has adopted the VCCS Common Nursing Curriculum which was fully approved by VBON and ACEN in Spring of 2017. The nursing program is a 5-semester program: first semester students take the pre-requisite course work to prepare the student for applying to the program and for the study of the nursing courses. Then there are 4 semesters of nursing course work (LEVELS 1-4).
Information about the nursing program and the application process can be found online. Admission to the Nursing program is competitive.
Transfer Information
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program; however, NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Special Program Requirements
Once enrolled in the Nursing program all students must maintain a grade of ÒCÓ (80% or higher) in all nursing courses to continue in the program. This includes lecture, nursing lab and clinical components. In addition, students must achieve a ÒCÓ or higher in all general education courses.
Accreditation & Approval Status
The NOVA Nursing Curriculum is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233 and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326. Telephone 404-975-5000. View NCLEX-RN pass rates for the last five years go to online.
Licensure Requirements
The Virginia Board of Nursing reserves the right to deny licensure to any candidate who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Students who hold a current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in VA complete NSG 115 Healthcare Concepts for Transition are eligible to receive credit for prior learning for the following courses: NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice, NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts, NSG 152 Health Care Participant, and NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts. These students must complete the prerequisites (BIO 141 Human Anatomy And Physiology I, ENG 111 College Composition I, PSY 230 Developmental Psychology, SDV 101 Orientation to: prior to applying to the A.A.S. Nursing Program and must complete BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II as a prerequisite to NSG 115 Healthcare Concepts for Transition. Credit for prior learning will be applied to studentsÕ academic records after successful completion of NSG 230 Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts, NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts, and NSG 270 Nursing Capstone.
Readmission
Students who leave the Nursing program and wish to be re-admitted must meet the current CatalogÕs requirements for admission. Any developmental studies that were prescribed at the time the student left the program must have been satisfactorily completed. Students wishing to be readmitted to NOVAÕs nursing program will be required to seek approval of the Dean or their designee. Readmission is competitive and based on space availability.
Transfer from Other Institutions
Nursing credits earned at other institutions are reviewed by the Dean or their designee to determine if the courses in question apply to the curriculum and/or if substitutions may be made within the curriculum. Students who transfer to NOVA with prior nursing courses may be required to demonstrate skills competencies.
Nursing Program (Common Curriculum Program)
Classes are taken on campus and via a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (anytime) online activities including in-person nursing laboratory and clinical practice. Nursing courses must be taken in the order outlined below.
Purpose This curriculum is designed for students seeking a solid foundation in the theories, methods, and skills in the complementary fields of public history and historic preservation.
PurposeThis 16-credit Technical and Professional Writing Career Studies Certificate is a writing credential focused on various workplace writing genres. Students will gain expertise in writing and editing technical reports, documenting processes, and in writing/responding to proposals. Students will also gain a solid foundation in the vocabulary of technical and proposal writing and professional communication. The Technical and Professional Writing CSC is credential comprised of five required courses. Completion Requirements: 16 total credits. All students must complete ENG 111 (or its equivalent) in the first semester of certificate study. Students must next complete a core of 13 credits of technical writing, editing and proposal writing courses. Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Purpose This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a BS or B.A. degree in psychology.
Purpose: This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor of arts (B.A.).
Purpose: This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.
Purpose: This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in English, Creative Writing or Writing and/or Rhetoric as an entry-level professional writer.
Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in international studies. This specialization will broaden the student's education to include more emphasis on other cultures and countries in recognition of the increasing interdependence of today's world.
Purpose The curriculum is designed for individuals who are interested in a professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, forestry, geology, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, physical therapy, pre-medicine, science education, or mathematics.
Purpose The curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to major in one of the following fields: mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, applied mathematics, or computer science.
PurposeThe goal of the Deaf Studies Major is to introduce students to the multidisciplinary study of human culture, language, experience, society, and history, with a focus on analyzing and understanding the contributions of Deaf people in America and around the globe. This curriculum is designed to provide students with conversational-level fluency in ASL to allow them to engage with members of the Deaf community in a variety of settings. Graduates may use their skills to work in human service fields. Graduates from the program can also transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a program that requires a background in American Sign Language and the Deaf community. Possible majors include a wide variety of fields, such as ASL instruction, Deaf education (parent-infant programs, elementary education, secondary), linguistics, Deaf studies (e.g. history, literature, research, etc.), speech-language pathology and audiology, sociology, communication sciences and disorders, media, government, and social work. Students may be able to waive the ASL requirement if they have prior experience in ASL. To demonstrate ASL competency, students must receive a score on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) or the Gallaudet University American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (GU-ASLPI) of ÒIntermediateÓ or higher.
The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission. Graduates of the ACFEF accredited postsecondary degree program are eligible to receive a Certified Culinarian®(CC®) designation.
The American Sign Language-English Interpretation program is an intensive two-year full-time program that prepares students for employment interpreting between Deaf and hearing people within the community, or for continued interpreter training and education at four-year interpreter training programs. Students who complete the ASL-English Interpretation A.A.S. degree program will have the knowledge to take both the written portion of the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) and the knowledge portion of the Educational Interpreter's Proficiency Assessment (EIPA), and the foundational skills to prepare for the performance portions of both these tests, as well as pursue additional credentials following completion of the program.
Students must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and maintain a C or better in each program course in order to register for subsequent courses in the program. Some classes, such as American Sign Language classes, are to be taken consecutively and not simultaneously. Additional information about the admission process and program requirements is available online at tcc.edu (search keywords "ASL").
Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the General Studies degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the Science degree are available on all four campuses.
With an emphasis on Human Communication, students will develop essential verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills, preparing them to connect, engage, and succeed in various media and communication platforms. The program is designed to parallel the freshman and sophomore years at many colleges and universities while offering a focused study of communication.
Communication is at the heart of nearly every profession. This program lays the groundwork for success in fields such as public relations, mass media, journalism, and beyond. In addition to preparing students for a range of careers, it enriches their ability to navigate interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural communication contexts. With a degree in Communication, students gain the tools they need to thrive in today's media-driven world and open doors to exciting possibilities in multiple industries.