Education & Human Services

Degrees and certificates in this area of interest lead to careers in criminal justice and public safety, teaching at the pre-school, elementary, and secondary levels, as well as to transfer programs in education at four year colleges and universities.

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Programs

Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Development-Infant/Toddler
Early Childhood Development-Preschool
Education
Education-JMU Regional Teacher Education Agreement (RTEA)
Education-UVA Track
Education-VCU Track
General Studies
Police Science

Programs

Criminal Justice

Program

Career Studies Certificate

Credit Hours

21

This certificate provides the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for entry-level jobs in the law enforcement system.

Early Childhood Development-Infant/Toddler

Program

Career Studies Certificate

Credit Hours

18

This certificate prepares students to provide developmentally appropriate learning environments for infants and toddlers.

Early Childhood Development-Preschool

Program

Career Studies Certificate

Credit Hours

18

This certificate prepares students to provide developmentally appropriate learning environments for preschool children.

 

Education

Program

Associate of Science Degree

Credit Hours

62

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program in education.

Education-JMU Regional Teacher Education Agreement (RTEA)

Program

Associate of Science Degree

Credit Hours

62

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to James Madison University to complete a baccalaureate degree program in education.

Education-UVA Track

Program

Associate of Science Degree

Credit Hours

62

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to the University of Virginia to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a particular subject and enter the teaching field.<

Education-VCU Track

Program

Associate of Science Degree

Credit Hours

62

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to VCU to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a particular subject and enter the teaching field.

General Studies

Program

Associate of Science Degree

Credit Hours

63

This degree allows you to design a curriculum that meets particular transfer objectives that are not fulfilled by other PVCC transfer degree programs.

Police Science

Program

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Credit Hours

63

This degree prepares you for entry-level employment in law enforcement and related occupations.