Program Details

Associate of Science in Education

Associate of Science

Piedmont Virginia Community College

The associate of science in education degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a particular subject and enter the teaching field.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

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

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-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: Piedmont Virginia Community College

College Level Information

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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.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Elementary Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Secondary English Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Math Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Science Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Education, World Languages Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Architecture Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Automotive Technology, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate in Science - Education	Associate	Associate of Fine Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Elementary Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Middle/Secondary Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Education Degree Special Education Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community College	AS in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

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
25-9042.00	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

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 0 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Piedmont Virginia Community College These costs are based on an estimated 0 semesters or 0 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$169	Per Credit	$0	$0	$0	https://www.pvcc.edu/tuition-fees

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.