This flexible degree allows students to design a curriculum that meets specific career or transfer plans, including coursework in science, history, social sciences, mathematics and the humanities. The program consists of general education coursework and additional elective credits that may be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer.
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1308
General Studies
Virginia Community Colleges | Associate
General Studies
Fields
General Studies, Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
Careers
Administrative Assistant, Office Manager
1309
General Studies
Virginia Community Colleges | Associate
General Studies
Fields
General Studies, Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
This flexible degree allows students to design a curriculum that meets specific career or transfer plans, including coursework in science, history, social sciences, mathematics and the humanities. The program consists of general education coursework and additional elective credits that may be selected in consultation with an advisor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution to which students plan to transfer.
Careers
Administrative Assistant, Department Manager, Public Relations Assistant
1312
Geography (BA or BS)
Old Dominion University | Bachelors
Geography (BA or BS)
Fields
Liberal Arts / Social Sciences, Science / Math
Overview:
Gain knowledge in geography and an understanding of human-environment interrelationships. Choose a concentration in urban planning and emergency management, resources, or geographic information systems (GIS). ODU is the center of geospatial technologies in the Hampton Roads region, and houses the Center for Geospatial & Visualization Computing.
Careers
City Planner, City Planning Aide, Geodetic Surveyor, Geographer, Geospatial Information Technologist, GIS Geographer, GIS Technician, Mapping Technician, Remote Sensing Technologist, Surveyor, Transportation Planner
1315
Health Sciences
Virginia Community Colleges | Certificate
Health Sciences
Fields
Liberal Arts / Social Sciences, Nursing / Health Sciences
Overview:
This program is designed for the student who desires to pursue allied health programs at many community colleges of choice, including nursing programs. Students transferring to other schools are responsible for verifying transferability of courses; work with an advisor to develop a plan for transfer.
Careers
Community Health Worker , Health Educator, Health Specialist
1316
Health Sciences specialization, General Studies
Virginia Community Colleges | Associate
Health Sciences specialization, General Studies
Fields
Liberal Arts / Social Sciences, Nursing / Health Sciences
Overview:
The academic foundation in this degree will allow students to continue their education within the health profession or prepare for entry to a variety of allied health or health sciences bachelor's programs. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives to this curriculum to ensure the courses meet each student's specific career goals.
Careers
Community Health Worker, Health Educator, Health Specialist
1324
Human Services
Virginia Community Colleges | Associate
Human Services
Fields
Liberal Arts / Social Sciences, Nursing / Health Sciences
Overview:
This social sciences program is designed for those who desire to help others with prevention and remediation services in a variety of settings, including community, residential care and institutional settings. This program includes courses in basic counseling, problem solving, substance abuse, psychology, sociology and more.
Careers
Community Development Assistant, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Technicians, Eligibility Interviewer
1325
Human Services (BS)
Old Dominion University | Bachelors
Human Services (BS)
Fields
Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
Prepare for entry-level positions in a variety of community service agencies. Learn about human growth and development and the characteristics of human service agencies, while gaining insight into the ethical, legal, and multicultural issues faced by human service professionals. This program is approved in Virginia to provide addiction education which can lead to certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)(requires residency and State exam after graduation). This certification recognized by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and is eligible for reciprocity.
Careers
Case Management Aide, Case Manager, Case Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Family Services Assistant, Human Services Liaison, Human Services Practitioner, Life Skills Educator, Substance Abuse Counselor, Victim Advocate
1348
International Studies specialization, Liberal Arts
Virginia Community Colleges | Associate
International Studies specialization, Liberal Arts
Fields
Communications, Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
This program is designed to prepare students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in international studies. This specialization will include more emphasis on other cultures and countries in recognition of the increasing interdependence of the current world. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution.
Careers
Communications Director, Foreign Services Officer, International Relations Specialist
1350
Law Enforcement
Virginia Community Colleges | Certificate
Law Enforcement
Fields
General Studies, Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
This program is designed for those students who wish to take only those courses that relate directly to the law enforcement field, to provide a basic foundation for individuals entering the criminal justice field that does not require an A.A.S. or higher degree in criminal justice, and to support persons already in the criminal justice field who wish to extend their knowledge/skill or for those exploring the criminal justice field as a career alternative. This coursework can be applied toward a degree program; work with an advisor to determine which degrees work with this certificate.
Careers
Dispatcher, Parole Officer, Police Officer
1351
Law Enforcement, Applications of
Virginia Community Colleges | Certificate
Law Enforcement, Applications of
Fields
General Studies, Liberal Arts / Social Sciences
Overview:
This program offers foundational courses to prepare students for work in the criminal justice and law enforcement field. Students will apply the content from the four required criminal justice courses in positions such as corrections officer, security officer, and investigator. Students should work with an advisor in order to apply this certificate to a degree.
Careers
Investigator, Police Officer, Security Officer