May 18, 2025

2025-2026 College Catalog

Education (625) Associate of Science Degree

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Purpose: Associate of Science (A.S.) in Education degree is a two-year program designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills with pathways including Elementary Education (Pk-6) and Special Education. This program will prepare Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) students for entry-level positions like teacher’s aides, preschool teachers, or paraeducators while laying the groundwork for further education to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education and licensure.

Students enrolled in this two-year transfer program may also be eligible for Passport Courses or Uniform Certificate of General Studies consideration. Please review the link provided for more information and meet with your advisor for details.

Program or Graduation Requirements: Students must participate in an advising session with the college EDU 200 coordinator.

Fall I

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
EDU 200 - Foundations of Education (3 credits)
Math Approved Transfer Course I: (3 credits)_{(Choose one of the following.)}

MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) OR

MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)

Physical or Life Science Elective with Lab I: (4 credits)_{(Choose one of the following.)}

BIO 101 General Biology I (4 credits) OR

GOL 105 Physical Geology (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 14

Spring I

ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 credits)
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
History Approved Transfer Course: (3 credits) _{(Choose of one the following.)}

HIS 121 United States History to 1877 (3 credits) OR

HIS 122 United States History since 1865 (3 credits)

Math Approved Transfer Course II: (3 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning (3 credits) OR

MTH 245 Statistics I (3 credits)

Physical or Life Science Elective with Lab II: (4 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

BIO 101 General Biology I (4 credits) OR

CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry I (4 credits) OR

GOL 105 Physical Geology (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

Fall II

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits)
EDU 204 - Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
ENG 250 - Children’s Literature (3 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: (3 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

ART 101 History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic (3 credits) OR

ART 102 History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (3 credits) OR

CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre (3 credits) OR

MUS 121 Music in Society (3 credits)

Education Elective I: (3 to 4 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

EDU 270 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (3 credits) **Required for the Special Education Pathway** OR

PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3 credits) OR

HIS 141 African-American History I (3 credits) OR

Block VI (History): (3 credits) OR

(MTH 162 or MTH 261 ) (3 credits) OR

Block VII (Specialized for GE Requirements): **Select from World Lanuages Only** (3 or 4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15/16

Spring II

EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education (3 credits)
EDU 206 - Classroom and Behavioral Management (3 credits)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective: (3 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) OR

ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) OR

GEO 200 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits) OR

PLS 135 U.S. Government and Politics (3 credits)

Education Elective II: (3 to 4 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3 credits) OR

HIS 141 African-American History I (3 credits) OR

Block VI (History): (3 credits) OR

(MTH 162 or MTH 261 ) (3 credits) OR

Block VII (Specialized for GE Requirements): **Select from World Lanuages Only** (3 or 4 credits)

Education Elective III: **World Language is not an option** (3 credits) _{(Choose one of the following.)}

PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3 credits) OR

HIS 141 African-American History I (3 credits) OR

Block VI (History): (3 credits) OR

(MTH 162 or MTH 261 ) (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15/16

Total Minimum Credits 60/62

In selecting transfer courses, students should consult the catalog of their intended transfer institution and major.

Program Information (ABHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Arts, Business, Humanities and Social Sciences web page, stop by room 4119 Hampton IV, phone 757-825-2799, or email abhs@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.