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Career Studies Certificate
Northern Virginia Community College
 
    
    
    	    		
		        
    
    	    		    
                
                	        
                        
                
                	
                		 
                	
                	
				
				
		        
    
    	    		    
                
                	        
                        
                
                	
                		 
                	
                	
				
				
		        
    
    	    		    
                
                	        
                        
                
                	
                		 
                	
                	
				
				
		    
	
        
            
       
	    
 
	
        
            
       
    
    
    	    		
		        
    
    	    		
		        
    
    	    		
		        
    
    	    		    
                
                	        
                        
                
                	
				
            
		    
	
        
            
       
 
                
            	
            		
	
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Program Details
Accounting: Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, C.S.C.
Career Studies CertificateAccounting: Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, C.S.C.
Northern Virginia Community College
Purpose: This program is designed to provide knowledge in accounting, information security, and analytics to working business professionals. This program enables students to bridge the gap between accounting and technology. This program helps prepare students for the highly in demand Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and/or registered CPA's for the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) exam.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Credit Requirements

			The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
			
		Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
			
				The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
				and the requirements for the selected program.
			
				
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
			A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Accounting: Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, C.S.C.
28
Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, Career Studies Certificates
28
22120310 CSCAcc. Info. Secu  Plan Requirements 2022 23
28
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency
28
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 21 credits may be applied to this program.
SDV Requirement
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IT Requirement
12
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITN 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITD 256
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITN 260
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC Requirements
15
ACC 211
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 212
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 215
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACC 263
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
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 | 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 | 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. | 
| 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/ | 
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College Level Information

Number of Transfer Students
                    
                    
                
                		43891 
                	
                	
				| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know | 
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| 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. | 
| First Year 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 VCCS degrees most closely related to this
                        program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
                        current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
                        complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
                        page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
    
    	
    		
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode | 
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| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Visual Design Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid | 
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts (Photographic Media Arts) | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid | 
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid | 
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid | 
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Major | Associate | Associate of Art | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid | 
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person | 
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Fine Arts Major | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid | 
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts - Photo Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid | 
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Graphic and Media Design | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person | 
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Arts - Studio Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid | 
Careers Where This Degree Applies

| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1121.00 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 
| 27-1019.00 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | All artists and related workers not listed separately. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1024.00 | Graphic Designers | Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-4021.00 | Photographers | Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1011.00 | Art Directors | Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1014.00 | Special Effects Artists and Animators | Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1029.00 | Designers, All Other | All designers not listed separately. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 27-1027.00 | Set and Exhibit Designers | Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
| 15-1255.01 | Video Game Designers | Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 
| 15-1255.00 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 
| 27-1013.00 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ | 
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