NOVA Advising Sheet 2024-2025

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

Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Code: 625-03

Two Years Credits
2 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Choose One
BIO 101 General Biology I OR 4
ENV 121 Foundations of Environmental Science 4
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CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry OR 4
GOL 105 Physical Geology OR 4
GOL 106 Historical Geology OR 4
PHY 150 Elements of Astronomy 4
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CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR 3
CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication 3
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ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics OR 3
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
EDU 200 Foundations of Education 3
EDU 204 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
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EDU 207 Human Growth and Development OR 3
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3
EDU 250 Foundations of Exceptional Education 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
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ENG 245 British Literature OR 3
ENG 246 American Literature 3
GEO 220 World Regional Geography 3
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HIS 111 World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE OR 3
HIS 112 History of World Civilization Post-1500 CE 3
HIS 121 United States History to 1877 3
HIS 122 United States History Since 1865 3
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MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning OR 3
MTH 161 PreCalculus I OR Higher 3
MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3
1  MTH 245 Statistics I 3
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PLS 135 U.S. Government and Politics OR 3
PLS 136 State and Local Government and Politics 3
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Total Credits for Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S. = 6-12

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.