Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies

Associate of Arts and Sciences
Southside Virginia Community College

The associate of arts and sciences degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.


Program Credit Requirements
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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.

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.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies
62
Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies
62
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree - General Studies 697 (8/1/2022)
62
SDV 100: College Success Skills
1
SDV 100: College Success Skill
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree - General Studies 697 (8/1/2022)
62
ITE 152: Introduction to Digital & Information Literacy & Computer Applications
3
ITE 152: Introduction to Digit
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Block II: Humanities, Art, and Literature Requirement
6
Block II: Arts Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Block II: Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Block II: Literature
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Block I: Written Communication
6
Block I- Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Block III- Social and Behavioral Science
3
Block III- Social/Behav. Sci
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Block IV- Natural Sciences
4
Block IV- Natural Sciences
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Block VI: History
3
Block VI: History Approved Trf
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Block V- Mathematics
6
Block V- Quantitative/Stat Pth
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Block V- Calculus Pathway
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Transfer
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Sequential requirement
0
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Block VII: Approved Transfer Courses
30
Transferrable course for gener
30
Earn 30 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency Requirement
30
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 46 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA Requirement
30
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
Link
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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 Southside Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? The requirements of four-year schools vary, students should work with an advisor to find the best transfer program to meet their needs.
Do More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
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 The student development (SDV 100) requirement at SVCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, Dantes, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
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: Southside Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Percent of Transfer Students
100% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 2.98
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?

Some of main reasons that students pick SVCC are the location, affordability, and student-centered focus of the employees. SVCC is located in southside Virginia with two campuses and five off-site centers, often making it a short drive. SVCC offers small class sizes which allows for a personable experience with faculty.

Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at SVCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the SVCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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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Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social WorkAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences - Pre-Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Geospatial Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Political Science Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services - Pre Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts: International Studies Specialization, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (Forensic Science)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice - Corrections ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice - Police ScienceAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAdministration of Justice, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeCriminology and Criminal Justice, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences - Teacher Preparation SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences - Education SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Math EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Teacher Education Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Deaf Studies Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information TechAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Theatre ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ArtAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education - Specialization in Teacher PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Natural ResourcesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
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Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: CommunicationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
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Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
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Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl StudAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Arts and Science2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance AbuseAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental DisabilitiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Education AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education PrepAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & ProductionAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeBusiness AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeLiberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8)AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University TransferAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeBusiness Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeEducation Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeK-8 Education Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-Year
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
25-1062.00Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3041.00SociologistsStudy human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3091.00Anthropologists and ArcheologistsStudy the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1061.00Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3093.00HistoriansResearch, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1125.00History Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1067.00Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1126.00Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9151.00Social and Community Service ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.Management Occupations
25-1065.00Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3094.00Political ScientistsStudy the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
39-7011.00Tour Guides and EscortsEscort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.Personal Care and Service Occupations
25-1069.00Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherAll postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3099.00Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherAll social scientists and related workers not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3099.01Transportation PlannersPrepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
21-1099.00Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherAll community and social service specialists not listed separately.Community and Social Service Occupations
43-4061.00Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsDetermine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.Office and Administrative Support Occupations
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, 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
25-1022.00Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
19-3092.00GeographersStudy the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1064.00Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
17-3031.00Surveying and Mapping TechniciansPerform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
19-3051.00Urban and Regional PlannersDevelop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1063.00Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3011.00EconomistsConduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3011.01Environmental EconomistsConduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3022.00Survey ResearchersPlan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-1011.00Chief ExecutivesDetermine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.Management Occupations
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability OfficersCommunicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.Management Occupations
19-3039.03Clinical NeuropsychologistsAssess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1111.00Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-1021.00General and Operations ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.Management Occupations
11-1031.00LegislatorsDevelop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.Management Occupations
19-4099.00Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherAll life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3039.02NeuropsychologistsApply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9131.00Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsPlan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.Management Occupations
19-3039.00Psychologists, All OtherAll psychologists not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4099.01Quality Control AnalystsConduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4099.03Remote Sensing TechniciansApply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-3071.04Supply Chain ManagersDirect or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.Management Occupations
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.Management Occupations