Science, Specialization in Education (880-02) Associate of Science Degree

Purpose: There is a great demand for qualified science teachers in K-12. This degree is designed for people who are interested in teaching science at the secondary level and who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in science education.

Course Offerings: Courses in this program are offered at the Hampton and Historic Triangle Campuses in the daytime, evenings, and online.

Special Notes: This program requires EDU 200  and an associated fee to complete the public-school division’s mandatory criminal background check for the supervised field placement in a K-12 school. Completion of 40 hours of supervised field observation and teaching science is a requirement of this program.

Students enrolled in this two-year transfer program may also be eligible for Passport Courses or Uniform Certificate of General Studies  consideration. Please review the provided link for more information and meet with your advisor for details.  

Articulation Agreement/s: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the Chemistry  or Ocean and Earth  program should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.