Dec 09, 2024  
2024-2025 NOVA Catalog 
    
2024-2025 NOVA Catalog

Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.

Location(s): AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO


CIP Code: 13.0101

NOVA Code: 625-03

This curriculum is designed for students seeking licensure in 6-12 social studies education. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any four-year college or university teacher preparation program. Courses in this degree are designed to satisfy some of the endorsement and professional course requirements of a Virginia teaching license. In EDU 200 , students will identify the endorsement (content) courses they need to earn a teaching license. Students should meet with a Teacher Education faculty member or Education Field Placement Coordinator and Advising Specialist to select the correct courses for their area of licensure. EDU 200  and EDU 204  both require 20-hour field placements in a K-12 public school. Students will be required to complete a background check before being placed in the schools. Students with criminal records should consult with the Teacher Education Field Placement Coordinator before enrolling in the courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take the VCLA after completing ENG 111 ENG 112 , Eng-literature course, and CST 100  or CST 110 

Two Years


Total 13 credits


Total 15 credits


Total 16 credits


Total 16 credits


Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major: 60 credits


Students are strongly advised to consult with the academic advisor/counselor in Teacher Education prior to making decisions regarding their academic pathway and carefully review and understand the specific requirements of their intended four-year Virginia institution to facilitate a smooth transition. 

1 MTH 154  or MTH 161  are preferred. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155 and MTH 245, or for both MTH 261 and MTH 263, or for both MTH 262 and MTH 264.

2 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed, excluding English.