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Science - Physical Science Specialization, AA&S


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ACADEMIC PLAN: 881-02

CIP CODE: 24.0101

AWARD: Associate of Arts and Sciences

LENGTH: 2 Years

Purpose:

An Associates of Arts and Sciences in Science prepares the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in the sciences. It provides the student with the course work and skills needed to pursue further study in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biomedical sciences, environmental science, neuroscience, and more.

An Associates of Arts and Sciences in Science - Life Sciences Specialization prepares the student to transfer to a fouryear college or university to major in the sciences. It provides the student with the course work and skills needed to pursue further study in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, and more.

An Associates of Arts and Sciences in Science - Physical Sciences Specialization prepares the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in the sciences. It provides the student with the course work and skills needed to pursue further study in chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, and more.

Admissions Requirements:

Individuals are eligible for admission to CVCC if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.

Courses:

The Program Pathway for Science AA&S is a resource for students that lists the following items:

  • The recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • Suggested course when more than one option exists
  • Which semester each course is typically offered
  • If the course has a prerequisite
  • Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

Please Complete Program Requirements in the Order Listed:


Total Program Credits: 61


Total Pathway Credits: 61


(1) Students who plan to transfer should consult an academic counselor to verify specific program requirements with their intended four-year institution. While an elective course may satisfy a requirement for a Central Virginia Community College program, it may not fulfill a requirement at a four-year institution.
(2) MTH 167  may be replaced with MTH 161  and MTH 162 , but doing so will require MTH 263  to be taken during a summer session or students may not complete the program within 2 years.
(3) Students who take the Organic Chemistry route (CHM 241  & CHM 245  for course #10 and CHM 242  & CHM 246  for course #14) or take CHM 241  & CHM 245  as their course #18 elective will finish their program with more than 61 credits.

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