Program Details

Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science

Associate of Arts and Sciences

Virginia Highlands Community College

This degree is for students who plan to transfer and complete a BS degree in a STEM field.

Program Credit Requirements

Program Overview & Guidance

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Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?	This degree is for students who plan to transfer and complete a BS degree in a STEM field.
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 Virginia Highlands Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses?
Do More With Your Degree	The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program with a major in Science is designed primarily for those persons who are interested in a pre-professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program or major.
Program Successes & Highlights

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits.
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: Virginia Highlands Community College

College Level Information

Transfer Center

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Transfer Admission Application

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	The GAA application process varies by transfer institution. Please visit the Campus Connection Center in ISC 133 for specific application processes.

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
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 Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering	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
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	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
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Central Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Danville Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation Focus	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl Stud	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-Music	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-Medical	Associate	Associate of Arts and Science	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal Production	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration	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
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
New River Community College	Associate of Arts and Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education Prep	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & Production	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Eastern Shore Community College	Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	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
Eastern Shore Community College	Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	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
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
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	General Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations