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Associate of Arts and Sciences
New River Community College
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Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization
Associate of Arts and SciencesAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization
New River Community College
The College and University Transfer program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective.
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.
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
Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization
65
Engineering Computer Science Specialization
65
Engineering Computer Science
65
Chm 111 Requirement
4
Chm 111 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Csc 222 Requirement
4
Csc 222 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Csc 223 Requirement
4
Csc 223 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Cst 100 Requirement
3
Cst 100 requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Eng 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Eng 112 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Egr 121 Requirement
2
Egr 121 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Egr 122 Requirement
3
Egr 122 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 263 Requirement
4
Mth 263 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 264 Requirement
4
Mth 264 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 265 Requirement
4
Mth 265 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Phy 241 Requirement
4
Phy 241 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Elective Requirement
3
Humanities Ele Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Requirement
3
Social Science Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ped ElectiveRequirement
1
Ped ElectiveRequirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Csc 221 Requirement
3
Csc 221 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Mth 288 Requirement
3
Mth 288 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History Requirement for EGR
3
History Requirement for EGR
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities Elective
3
Humanities Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Egr Comp Science Elective
3
Egr Comp Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency RG 836
65
GPA Requirement 836-01
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer Degree
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This Degree Right For Me? | |
| What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses |
Specific courses required for the Associate of Arts & Sciences degree are intended to provide a balanced foundation in liberal education.
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| Are there other program requirements beyond specific courses? | |
| Do More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights |
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=30&navoid=2006#credit-for-prior-learning |
| Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. |
| 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 | https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Computer Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering - Computer Science Specialization | 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 |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Computer Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science/Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Systems Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Technology, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in IST: Database and Program Developer Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Infor Systems Tech | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Information Systems Tech With Information Management Concentration or Cloud Computing Concentration or General Associate of Applied Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Management with Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Database Specialist) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Programming and Mobile Applications Development) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology for Business | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology: Cybersecurity | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology: Digital Design and Graphics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in IST: Cyber Security and Network Administration Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Software Development Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Gaming and Mobile Application Design Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer - Cyber and Network Security Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Geographic Information Systems - GIS) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Administration) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Network Infrastructure Specialist) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Info Systems Tech | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Internet Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Information Systems | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Game Design and Development | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Cloud Computing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Cybersecurity | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology-Programming | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Information Systems Tech Networking Associate of Applied Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information Tech | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 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 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education - Specialization in Teacher Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Arts and Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Psychology/Social Work | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Health-STEM | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership with Therapeutic Recreation Focus | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in African American Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl Stud | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies w/Specialization in Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication) | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal Production | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science (697-02) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Teacher Education Prep | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies-Specialization in Media Design & Production | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Eastern Shore Community College | General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts | 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 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Business Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | 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 |
| Germanna Community College | Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Psychology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Health & PE Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | General Studies - Specialization in Administration of Justice Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Geology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Physics Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Germanna Community College | Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1253.00 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1252.00 | Software Developers | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 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 |
| 15-1221.00 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 25-1021.00 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 15-1243.01 | Data Warehousing Specialists | Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.00 | Database Architects | Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.07 | Blockchain Engineers | Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.00 | Computer Occupations, All Other | All computer occupations not listed separately. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.08 | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.06 | Digital Forensics Analysts | Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.03 | Document Management Specialists | Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.02 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.05 | Information Security Engineers | Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.09 | Information Technology Project Managers | Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.04 | Penetration Testers | Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1299.01 | Web Administrators | Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 11-3021.00 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. | Management Occupations |
| 15-1231.00 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.00 | Computer Network Architects | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1211.00 | Computer Systems Analysts | Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1211.01 | Health Informatics Specialists | Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.01 | Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1251.00 | Computer Programmers | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1254.00 | Web Developers | Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-2051.01 | Business Intelligence Analysts | Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-2051.02 | Clinical Data Managers | Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-2051.00 | Data Scientists | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1212.00 | Information Security Analysts | Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 15-1242.00 | Database Administrators | Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1244.00 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |