NOVA Advising Sheet 2025-2026

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

Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Code: 625-03

Two Years Credits
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
Choose One
BIO 101 General Biology I OR 4
ENV 121 Foundations of Environmental Science 4
Choose One
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry OR 4
GOL 105 Physical Geology OR 4
GOL 106 Historical Geology OR 4
PHY 150 Elements of Astronomy 4
Choose One
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking OR 3
CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication 3
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3
EDU 200 Foundations of Education 3
EDU 204 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
Choose One
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
Choose One
ENG 245 British Literature OR 3
ENG 246 American Literature 3
GEO 220 World Regional Geography 3
Choose One
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
Choose One
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning OR 3
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Choose One
PLS 135 U.S. Government and Politics OR 3
PLS 136 State and Local Government and Politics 3
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  See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed, excluding English.