Program Details

Social Sciences: Teacher Education Specialization, A.S.

Associate of Science

Northern Virginia Community College

This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university teacher preparation program. It is specifically designed for students who plan to seek endorsement and licensure as teachers in PK-3, PK-6, middle school, or special education.

This degree program is designed to help students earn all of the required endorsement course hours for a teaching license in elementary education for the state of Virginia. In addition, this degree program includes many of the required endorsement courses for licensure in middle school (any subject) and high school history and social sciences. Some of these universities will guarantee admission to graduates of this program who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, earn at least a 'C' in all English courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take the VCLA exam shortly after completing their 200-level English course. Students may want to take the Praxis CORE math exam after completing 9-12 hours of mathematics. The student, working directly with a NOVA Teacher Education Specialization advisor/counselor, should complete a transfer letter of agreement.

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Transfer Degree

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Northern Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?	This degree program is designed to help students earn all of the required endorsement course hours for a teaching license in elementary education for the state of Virginia. In addition, this degree program includes many of the required endorsement courses for licensure in middle school (any subject) and high school history and social sciences.
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Students who have graduated with at least an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled NOVA's SDV requirement. Any other course transfers are evaluated based on the student's transcript, https://www.nvcc.edu/cro/transfercredit/index.html
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	NOVA strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional. ways; https://www.nvcc.edu/prior-learning/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Northern Virginia Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

43891

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for a competitive job market; We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVA has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for students who meet specific requirements.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of program placement.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.nvcc.edu/gaa/

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences - Teacher Preparation Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences - Education Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Teacher Preparation Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Teacher Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies (Teacher Preparation PreK-8)	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Science/Math Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Early Childhood Education	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Develop	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Theatre Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Art	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies- Elementary Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Teacher Education - Secondary Mathematics Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Secondary Teacher Education (English/History)	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	K-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Develop	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Middle Grades Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Secondary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth University	Secondary Education and Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Education, with concentration in Engineering Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Old Dominion University	Elementary Education-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
University of Mary Washington	Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth University	Elementary Education and Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science in Education	4-Year
William & Mary	Elementary Education - Bachelor of Arts in Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts in Education	4-Year
Marymount University	Elementary Education (PK-6) (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social Work	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences - Pre-Social Work Specialization	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Richard Bland College	Associate of Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Radford University	BA in Social Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Radford University	BS in Social Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts History and Scoial Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1081.00	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2021.00	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2012.00	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2011.00	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2022.00	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-9042.00	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-9043.00	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants	Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1069.00	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3099.00	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3099.01	Transportation Planners	Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations