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Associate of Science in Education
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Education
Piedmont Virginia Community College
The associate of science in education degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a particular subject and enter the teaching field.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Doing More With Your Degree | Program can lead to Bachelor's degree at 4-year college/university. |
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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 should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
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 Science in Education
60
Associate of Science Degree in Education
60
AS EDUCATION
60
Course Requirements for AS EDUCATION
60
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 121 or HIS 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 250
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 101 or BIO 106
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST 100 or CST 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PLS 135 or ECO 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GEO 210
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CHM 101/PHY 100
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Civic Engagement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ART, MUS, CST
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 or MTH 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
EDU 250
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
EDU 204
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 111 or HIS 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC 200 or SOC 268
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 255 or ENG 258
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
UNUSED COURSES
0
Plan GPA Requirement for AS EDUCATION
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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

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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Science in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Education | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Elementary Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Health and Physical Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary English Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Math Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Science Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Education, World Languages Education Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
New River Community College | Associate of Science in Education | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Northern Virginia Community College | Education: K-12 Special Education Adapted and General Curriculum Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, 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, Online, Hybrid |
Tidewater Community College | Associate in Science: Education | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
25-9042.00 | Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
25-9043.00 | Teaching Assistants, Special Education | Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
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