NOVA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT CODE

These curricula typically are not designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. Some certificates are part of an associate degree program, in which case the credit earned in the certificate may be used toward the degree. Most certificates prepare students for a specific job or aspect of a job. Certificates must also include at least 1 semester credit in a Student Development (SDV) course. Certificate (C.)Īwarded for the completion of various curricula of study less than two years in length, totaling between 30 and 59 credits, at least 15 percent of the credits must be in general education, including at least 3 semester credits of English (ENG). degree programs can be found at the end of this Catalog. degree or selected career courses may transfer, and there may be articulation arrangements with senior institutions to facilitate such transfer. However, in some limited cases, the A.A.S. These curricula are not designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. degree programs one or more Summer Sessions may be required. Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)Īwarded for completion of two-year curricula designed to prepare students for employment in a technical field immediately following graduation. However, in some limited cases, the A.A.A. Associate of Applied Arts Degree (A.A.A.)Īwarded for completion of two-year curricula primarily designed to prepare a student for employment in jobs in fine arts, music, and photography. A significant portion of the A.F.A is in general education that is typical of the first two years at a four-year institution. degree is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year degree-granting institution to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts or similar degree in fine arts and/or visual or performing arts. Associate of Fine Arts Degree (A.F.A.)Īwarded for the completion of two-year curricula in the fine and performing arts.

degree is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year, degree-granting institution to complete a bachelor of science (B.S.). Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)Īwarded for the completion of two-year curricula in a variety of preprofessional programs. degree is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year, degree-granting institution to complete a bachelor of arts (B.A.). Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)Īwarded for the completion of two-year curricula in liberal arts and music.

A career studies certificate is awarded for the completion of an approved nondegree curriculum of 9-29 semester credit hours in length. A certificate is awarded for the completion of an approved nondegree curriculum consisting of 30-59 semester credit hours, usually in a career area a minimum of 15 percent of a certificate’s credit hour requirement will be in general education including one three-credit-hour English course. A specialization is an area of concentration within an approved major that varies from the parent major by 9-15 credits. A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate degree and is listed on a student’s diploma. The Virginia Community College System defines a major as a grouping of 100- and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.

NOVA COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT CODE

Unless otherwise noted, the term program refers to an associate degree with its own curriculum code and all related specializations, certificates, and career studies certificates. The requirements for completion of these awards are determined by the College faculty and are intended to meet the requirements specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and certain specialized accrediting agencies. Northern Virginia Community College offers two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, and short career studies certificates.

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