Associate of Social Science – Specialization in Education

Virginia Peninsula Community College is proud to offer an Associate Degree in Social Science, with a Specialization in Education. This program includes courses which will examine historical perspectives, current issues in education, educational trends and the requirements for licensure in Virginia. It also includes a 40-hour practicum in a public school and courses in writing, public speaking, literature, math, lab science and history.

	FALL ’24 – SUMMER ’25 TUITION & FEES
	Virginia Residents	Out of State Rate
	$169.60 per credit hour	$384.20 per credit hour

Our Social Science degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related fields. Virginia Peninsula graduates who complete the program with a certain grade point average can benefit from special admission agreements with other Virginia colleges and universities. Graduates with bachelor’s degrees in the field pursue careers as:

psychologists
counselors
teachers
sociologists
social workers
political scientists
economists
historians
anthropologists
museum guides

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 link provided for more information and meet with your advisor for details.

Program or Graduation Requirements: Students must participate in an advising session with the college EDU 200 coordinator.