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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
The Math/Science Teacher focused degree is for persons who plan to transfer. This program provides a vital education to prepare students for a future in the teaching field.
Program Credit Requirements

Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization
61
Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Specialization
61
Course Grad Req 880-TP
61
Science-TP Requirements
61
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 161 and MTH 162
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 101 or HIS 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH or LAB Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Personal Wellness Elective
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Laboratory Science I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH or LAB SCI Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EDU 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 102 or HIS 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social/Behavior Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CSC 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Laboratory Science II
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Laboratory Science III
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Laboratory Science IV
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 167 or MTH 263
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
61
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
61
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Is This Degree Right For Me? | Be sure to complete 2 two-semester lab science in a sequence (e.g. BIO 101/102, CHM 111/112). |
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses |
Start math and lab science classes during the first semester.
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Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? | Please see the plan advisor for Science and Math teacher prep |
Do More With Your Degree | First required math class is pre-calculus with trigonometry, which may be met by taking either MTH 161 and MTH 162 or MTH 167. Degree may be completed online with certain lab science options (may need to attend on-campus labs for specific science courses). |
Program Successes & Highlights | Prepares for transfer to a four-year institution. |
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Not Required |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | Prior learning is considered |
Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA |
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 | Not Required |
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 |
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Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences - Education Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Social Science/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 |
Northern Virginia Community College | Social Sciences: Teacher Education Specialization, A.S. | 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 |
Northern Virginia Community College | Early Childhood Development, A.A.S. | 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 Development | 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 |
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 |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Develop | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Science Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Health Sciences Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Integrated Environmental Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Health Professions Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Cybersecurity Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science/Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Eastern Shore Community College | Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Biotechnology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Northern Virginia Community College | Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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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 |
11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. | Management Occupations |
11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
11-9121.02 | Water Resource Specialists | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Management 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 |