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Associate of Arts and Sciences
Germanna Community College
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Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
Associate of Arts and SciencesScience - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
Germanna Community College
The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
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
Science - Environmental Science Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
60
Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science
60
Science AA&S - Environmental Science: Core and Track Requirements
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 45 credits may be applied to this program.
Student Success Skills: SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 111 & ENG 112
6
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History: Any 3 HIS Credits
3
History
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities for Science
6
Humanities for Science-Part 1
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities for Science-Part 2
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Sciences - 3 credits
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Courses must be on approved Transfer Elective list.
Social Sciences - 3 credits
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Subject list:
Science Capstone Presentation
1
Science Capstone Presentation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Environmental Science - Lab Science
16
ENV 121/122
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 101/102
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GOL 105/106
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Environmental Science - Science Elective
4
Environmental Sci-Sci Elective
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
But NOT
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Environmental Sci - Mathematics: MTH 263; and MTH 264 or MTH 245
7
Env Sci - MTH 263
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Env Sci: MTH 264 or MTH 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152, Precalculus, and Transfer Electives
13
ITE 152
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Optional Computer Competency Exam. If passed, student should take 3 credits of Transfer Electives.
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
MTH 167 or MTH 161 AND MTH 162
5
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students who do not place directly into MTH 263 should take MTH 167 first.
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 167 or MTH 161 AND MTH 162
5
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Dual Enrollment students or students who do not place into MTH 167 directly should take MTH 161 and MTH 162.
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students in this program should enroll in SDV 100, ENG 111, MTH 263 (or MTH 167 if needed), HIS 101, and discuss with an Academic Advisor the Science courses needed in the first semester. |
| Doing 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 | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning |
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College Level Information
Percent of Transfer Students
100
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Integrated Environmental Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Forestry Management Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | AAS Degree in Forest Management Technology, Specialization Arboriculture & Community Forestry | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Science - Water/Wastewater Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Forest Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information Tech | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Theatre Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Art | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education - Specialization in Teacher Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Health-STEM Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College/University Transfer: Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in College University Transfer: Psychology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration - Business Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| 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 | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts: Fine Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Administration of Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Recreation and Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies: Communication | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Gender Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor Leadership | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Science Specialization in Pre Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Fine Arts/Genl Stud | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Psychology-General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies-Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in General Studies with Specialization in Appalachian Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Engineering - Specialization in Software Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science Degree in Science Specialization Geology & Environmental Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts & Science in Science Specialization in Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Arts and Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| 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 | In-Person |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication) | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Food Animal Production | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation | Associate | Associate of Arts & Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Engineering-Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Fine Arts Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies-Visual Communication Design Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Performing Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Visual Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Criminal Justice | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| 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 | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies- Specialization in Music | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Medical Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science-Specialization in Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Health Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Liberal Arts, Education Specialization: Teacher Preparation (PreK-8) | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Pre-Teacher Education | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in University Transfer | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Software Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences - Engineering Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1043.00 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1031.03 | Park Naturalists | Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1031.02 | Range Managers | Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1053.00 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-1032.00 | Foresters | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-4071.00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-2041.01 | Climate Change Policy Analysts | Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.00 | Compliance Officers | Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.06 | Coroners | Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.08 | Customs Brokers | Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.01 | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 19-2041.02 | Environmental Restoration Planners | Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-2041.00 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.03 | Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.04 | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 19-2041.03 | Industrial Ecologists | Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.07 | Regulatory Affairs Specialists | Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 45-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| 45-3031.00 | Fishing and Hunting Workers | Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other vessel. | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| 25-2021.00 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-1023.00 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1041.00 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1051.00 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1042.00 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1052.00 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1054.00 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-4042.00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |