NOVA Advising Sheet 2024-2025

Social Sciences: Geospatial Specialization, A.S.

Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Code: 8825

Two Years Credits
3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
2 Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
7 Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives 6
4 CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication 3
6 ENG 2-- - Literature Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
GEO 200 Introduction to Physical Geography 3
GIS 101 Introduction to Geospatial Technology 3
GIS 200 Geographical Information Systems I 4
GIS 201 Geographical Information Systems II 4
Choose One
GIS 203 Cartography for GIS OR 3
GIS 205 Geographical Information Systems: 3-Dimensional Analysis 4
5 HIS Elective 3
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3
1 MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3
Choose One
MTH 245 Statistics I OR 3
2 Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
Choose One
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology OR 3
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology 3
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Total Credits for Social Sciences: Geospatial Specialization, A.S. = 62-63

1 Many universities require MTH 154 or higher while others require MTH 161 or MTH 162 or higher, often including a statistics course for majors in the social sciences. It is, therefore, important that students confer with a counselor to determine the appropriate mathematics courses for their intended transfer university. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 263.

2 See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. Consult GIS faculty advisor for details.

3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed. Credit will not be applied if student takes two courses from the same area. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

4 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 126, or CST 229.

5 Select any HIS course listed under social/behavioral science in General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

6 Please consult with your advisor before selecting any 200 level literature.

7 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.