Education
Area
Education
Degree
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
Length
Four semesters (two-year) program
Purpose
With the rapid development and emphasis on education and the human services professions in Virginia, the demand is growing for qualified specialists to help provide leadership and service for the schools and other human services locations. The associate of arts and sciences degree program in education provide freshman and sophomore level course work designed to transfer to a university toward the completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in education leading to teacher licensure in the state of Virginia.
Transfer Guidelines
The transfer guidelines for education are very specific and vary between universities. It is important to research the institution to which you want to transfer and to consider what subject(s) you want to teach. You must meet Lord Fairfax Community College's requirements AND the requirements of your transfer institution. Where there is a discrepancy, LFCC allows for some course substitutions to allow you to meet the requirements of your transfer institution. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SEE YOUR FACULTY ADVISOR BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES.
To help facilitate the transfer process, each state-supported college and most private colleges in Virginia produce a Virginia Community College Transfer Guide. These transfer guides provide specific information about the transferability of courses and/or programs to their respective institutions. Transfer guides can be obtained directly from the college of interest or can be referenced in the Office of Student Success on both the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses. Students may also download many Virginia transfer guides. Please be aware that there are specific course requirements for each transfer institution based on what subject(s) you would like to teach.
Students should begin preparing for transfer as early as possible. Steps in this process include: making a career decision, identifying colleges which offer the intended program of study, examining available transfer guides and college catalogs, talking with transfer representatives, identifying program prerequisites, researching the academic competitiveness of the institutions and program under consideration, attending open house events offered by the colleges and exploring financial aid and housing opportunities.
LFCC offers many services and programs to assist the transfer student. Students are encouraged to seek the assistance of their faculty advisor or counselor to gain additional information to plan a successful transfer experience.
Helpful Links:
- VCCS Pre-Teacher Education Articulation Agreements
- Regional Teacher Education Agreements with JMU
- Community College and JMU's course alignments
Lori Killough
540-868-7239
lkill…@lfcc.edu