Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in STEM at Work

Career Studies Certificate
Rappahannock Community College

To increase the knowledge, skills and marketability of students who seek to pursue immediate work in fields requiring a foundation of scientific, engineering technology, or mathematics knowledge, as well as preparation for STEM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or Health) careers.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Stem at Work Career Studies Certificate is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and marketability of students who seek to pursue immediate work in fields requiring a foundation of science, engineering technology, or mathematics knowledge, as well as preparation for STEM-H (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or Health) careers.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list.

  • 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 Rappahannock Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM Major
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Program Credit Requirements
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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?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.

Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Credit for Prior Learning Y
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: Rappahannock Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
156
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://www.schev.edu/students/making-decisions-about-college
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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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 27 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Rappahannock Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 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 $168 Per Credit $4,536 $0 $4,536 Eligibility Requirements apply based on Code of Virginia regulations
Fees
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $81 0 $81
Service Fee $4 Per Credit $108 0 $108
*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.