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2025-2026

New River Community College 5251 College Drive, Dublin, Virginia 24084

NRCC Christiansburg Site 782 New River Road, Suite 400, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073 www.nr.edu

(540) 674-3600 Toll Free (866) 462-6722 V/TTY 540-674-3619, Videophone 540-585-4724

Academic Success Center............. (540) 674-3664

Health Professions.......................... (540) 674-3608

Admissions & Records................... (540) 674-3603

Human Resources........................... (540) 674-3635

Advising............................................ (540) 674-3609

IT Help Desk. ..................(540) 674-3600, ext. 4400

Arts & Sciences................................ (540) 674-3611

Library-Circulation Desk............... (540) 674-3627

Bookstore......................................... (540) 674-3638

Online Learning ............................. (540) 674-3614

Business Office. .............................. (540) 674-3605

President’s Office............................ (540) 674-3601

Business & Technologies............... (540) 674-3607

Scholarships..................................... (540) 674-3618

Christiansburg-Front Desk............ (540) 674-3610

Security............................................. (540) 674-3646

Disability Services........................... (540) 674-3619

Veterans Services............................ (540) 674-3693

Financial Aid..................................... (540) 674-3615

Workforce Development. ............. (540) 674-3613

Foundation ...................................... (540) 674-3618

2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College

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Contents

Diploma

President’s Message. ......................................... 4 How to Apply................................................... 5 Hours of Operation........................................... 5 Academic Calendar.......................................... 6 College Goals................................................... 7

Automotive Analysis and Repair. .................... 41

Certificate Early Childhood Development........................ 42 Human Services.............................................. 43 Practical Nursing............................................ 44 Uniform Certificate of General Studies............ 45 Welding Technology....................................... 46 Career Studies Certificate Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable. ......... 47 Administrative Assistant.................................. 47 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. ..... 48 Advanced Manufacturing I.............................. 49 Advanced Manufacturing II............................. 49 Advanced Welder........................................... 50 Alternative Energy........................................... 50 Applied Mechatronics..................................... 51 Automotive Drivability.................................... 51 Basic Machine Tool Operations. ..................... 52 Child Development. ....................................... 52 Child Development: Infant and Toddler. ......... 53 Computerized Numerical Control................... 53 Cost Accounting Clerk.................................... 54 Crime Scene & Criminal Investigation............. 54 Criminal Justice Foundations I......................... 55 Criminal Justice Foundations II........................ 55 Cyber Security................................................ 56 Cybersecurity & Networking Foundations I..... 56 Cybersecurity & Networking Foundations II.... 57 Electricity........................................................ 57 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)............. 58 Engineering Design Fundamentals I................ 58 Engineering Design Fundamentals II............... 59 Engineering Design Technology. ..................... 59 Fundamentals of Welding............................... 60 Health Professions Preparation. ...................... 60 Human Resource Practices. ............................ 61 Industrial Maintenance I................................. 61 Industrial Maintenance II................................ 62 Information Technology Foundations. ............. 62 Information Technology Network.................... 63 Information Technology Software Design........ 63

Associate of Science & Associate of Arts

Business Administration.................................... 8 Computer Science. ........................................... 9 Education. ...................................................... 10 Engineering..................................................... 11 Engineering Computer Science Major............. 12 General Studies. ............................................. 13 Liberal Arts. .................................................... 14 Liberal Arts Fine Arts Major........................15-16 Liberal Arts Visual Comm. Design Major......... 17 Science........................................................... 18 Associate of Applied Science Accounting..................................................... 19 Administrative Support Technology................. 20 Business Management. ................................... 21 Criminal Justice. ............................................. 22 Electrical Engineering Technology................... 23 Electronics Technology. .................................. 24 Engineering Design Technology. ..................... 25 Forensic Science............................................. 26 Human Services.............................................. 27 HS-Early Childhood Development Spec.......... 28 Information Technology.................................. 29 IT - Cyber Security Specialization................... 30 IT - Full Stack Developer Specialization.......... 31 IT - Network and Technical Support Spec....... 32 Instrumentation & Control Automation Tech.. . 33 Machine Technology....................................... 34 Medical Administrative Support Spec.............. 35 Nursing (LPN to ADN).................................... 36 Nursing (Traditional Placement Option).......... 37 Paralegal Administrative Support Spec.. .......... 38 Paramedic..................................................39-40

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Contents

Practical Electronics Technician II................... 72 Recovery Specialist......................................... 72 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.................. 73 Unmanned Systems........................................ 73 Welding Automation....................................... 74 Short-Term FastForward Training. ...............75-81 AEMT, Apartment Maintenance Technician, Certified Associate in Project Management, Collision Repair and Refinishing, CDL, EKG Technician, EMT, Heavy Equipment Operator, Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Plumbing, Production Technician (CPT), Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma (Green & Yellow Belt), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Solar Installation Technician, Arc Welding: Flux-Cored, Gas Metal, & Shielded Metal Electives/Other Courses. ..........................82-100

Machine Operations....................................... 64 Machine Technology Fundamentals I.............. 64 Machine Technology Fundamentals II............. 65 Management Practices.................................... 65 Mechatronics Fundamentals........................... 66 Medical Coding Foundations I........................ 66 Medical Coding Foundations II....................... 67 Medical Office Assistant. ................................ 67 Nurse Aide. .................................................... 68 Paralegal Assistant........................................... 68 Payroll Clerk................................................... 69 Practical Electrical Energy Technician I. .......... 69 Practical Electrical Energy Technician II. ......... 70 Practical Electrical Technician I....................... 70 Practical Electrical Technician II...................... 71 Practical Electronics Technician I.................... 71

President’s Message

Welcome to New River Community College. Whether you are new to the college, a current student, an employee, an alumnus, a retiree, a partner, or a valued member of our community, we are excited to have you here. At NRCC, we truly believe this is “Where You Belong.” Our ultimate priority is student learning, and we are deeply committed to providing an exceptional educational experience. At the heart of that experience is our talented and caring faculty, who are dedicated to preparing students for success. Their work is supported by an outstanding staff who foster a culture of care, ensuring that every aspect of the educational process is enriching and supportive. Students are, and always will be, our number one priority.

DR. ROBERT BRANDON

But NRCC is more than just a place for students. It is a vital resource and partner for our entire region. Whether you are attending an event on campus, working with our talented students and graduates, or participating in one of our many outreach initiatives, we are here to serve our community. There is an opportunity for everyone, students and community members alike, to find something that opens new opportunities or experiences. Thank you for choosing New River Community College. Wherever your dreams are taking you, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Robert Brandon NRCC President

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How to Apply

How to apply using NRCC’s FREE online admission application:

1. Visit apply.vccs.edu . 2. If new to the site, click ‘New Users’ to create an account and get started. If returning to the site, click ‘Returning Users’ to log in. 3. Complete all steps of the application and submit. 4. Your student ID number, also referred to as EMPLID or SIS ID and your username will be displayed. Record this information for future reference. Questions? (540) 674-3603.

Hours of Operation

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Weekdays

COLLEGE HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Friday

LIBRARY HOURS* 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Friday Closed – Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Sunday (when classes are in session) * hours may differ during summer session CHRISTIANSBURG SITE HOURS* (Fall and Spring Semester)* Monday through Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday – Closed (Summer Term)* Monday, Thursday and Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – Closed

*Hours may vary when classes are not in session.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College

Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER 2025

SUMMER TERM 2026 Ten-Week Session (T)

Aug. 18-22 Mon.-Fri.

Faculty In-service Classes Begin

Aug. 25 Aug. 29

Monday Friday

Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval

May 20 May 25

Wednesday Monday

Classes Begin Memorial Day (College Closed)

Sept. 1

Monday

Labor Day (College Closed)

May 26

Tuesday

Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*** Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*** Independence Day (College Closed) Exam Day/Classes End Grades Due from Faculty (noon) Grades Available Online for Students Juneteenth (College Closed)

Sept. 9

Tuesday

Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund ***

June 1

Monday

Oct. 15-17 Wed.-Fri.

Faculty Research (No Classes)

June 19

Friday

Oct. 29

Wednesday

Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *** Spring Registration Begins Summer Registration Begins Applications for Spring Graduation Due

July 1

Wednesday

Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 7

Wed. Wed. Friday

July 3

Friday

July 31 Aug. 3

Friday Monday

Nov. 24-25 Mon.-Tues.

Faculty In-service (No Classes)

Nov. 26

Wed. Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)

Aug. 4

Tuesday

Nov. 27-28 Thurs.-Fri.

Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)

First Five-Week Session (D)

Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Dec. 19

Friday Monday Thursday

Classes End Exams Begin Exams End

May 20 May 22

Wednesday

Classes Begin

Friday

Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval

Friday

Grades Due from Faculty (noon) Faculty In-service Grades Available Online for Students (by 4 p.m.)

May 25

Monday

Memorial Day (College Closed)

Dec. 22-23 Mon.-Tues.

Dec. 22

Monday

May 26

Tuesday

Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*** Last Day to Withdraw and Receive “W” Grade*** Exam Day/Classes End Grades Due from Faculty (noon) Grades Available Online for Students Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*** Independence Day (College Closed) Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*** Exam Day/Classes End Grades Due from Faculty (noon) Grades Available Online for Students Juneteenth (College Closed) Classes Begin

*** Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

June 10

Wednesday

June 19

Friday

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

June 25 June 26

Thursday

Friday

Jan. 2-5 Jan. 6-16 Jan. 19

Fri. & Mon. Tues.-Fri.

Faculty Research Faculty In-service

June 29

Monday

Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)

Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 27

Tuesday

Faculty In-service Classes Begin

Second Five-Week Session (E)

Wednesday

Tuesday

Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval

June 26 June 30

Friday Tuesday

Feb. 6 Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*** Mar. 9-13 Mon.-Fri. Spring Break (No Classes) Mar. 9 Monday Faculty In-service Mar. 31 Tuesday Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*** April 7 Tuesday Fall Registration Begins May 5 Tuesday Classes End May 6 Wed. Exams Begin May 11 Monday Exams End May 12-15 Tues.-Fri. Faculty In-service May 12 Tuesday Grades Due from Faculty (noon) May 13 Wed. Grades Available Online for Students May 15 Friday Graduation Friday

July 2

Thursday

July 3

Friday

July 16

Thursday

July 31 Aug. 3

Friday Monday

Aug. 4

Tuesday

*** Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

View 7 & 10 week academic calendar at www.nr.edu/students/academic_calendar.php. Calendar subject to change.

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College Goals

1. Teaching, Learning and Student Success

To ensure that teaching and learning remain the institution’s focus.

2. Student Access and Opportunity To ensure that all citizens in the service region have access to the college’s programs and services and the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. 3. Resources and Advocacy To expand the college’s funding base and to enhance the college’s image on a local, state, national, and (where appropriate) international basis. 4. Technology and Campus Environment To build and sustain a world-class technology environment; to provide a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, and attractive, and that addresses the space needs of the college. 5. Workforce Development To provide high quality training for employers and individuals within the service region. 6. Organizational Excellence To continue to plan for the college’s future development, to achieve the highest possible quality in the college’s programs and services while meeting all mandated requirements, and to provide outstanding customer service to all; and to provide progressive management and support of the college’s human resources while recognizing that people are the college’s most important resource.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Business Administration, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I Applied Calculus I College Success Skills

3 3 1 4 3

MTH 261 SDV 100 ____ ____ BUS 100 ____ ____

Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) BUS ADM (pg 94)

Introduction to Business

Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91)

1 Total: 15

Second Semester (Spring) ITE 152

Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

OR CSC 110

BUS 240 BUS 280 ENG 112 HIS 101

Introduction to Business Law Introduction to International Business

College Composition II

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) ACC 211

Principles of Accounting I Statistical Analysis for Business Principles of Management

BUS 224 BUS 200

OR BUS 274 OR MKT 201 OR BUS 270 OR BUS 227

ECO 201 ____ ____

Principles of Macroeconomics

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88)

3 Total: 15

Fourth Semester (Spring) ACC 212

Principles of Accounting II Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Public Speaking

3 3 3 3

ECO 202 CST 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82) Business Administration Requirement(s) (pg 83)

3-4 Total: 15-16 Total Minimum Credits: 60-61

NOTES:

The Natural Science Requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, GOL 105.

Students should confirm major requirements at the 4-year transfer institution.

Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. Students should confirm major requirements at the 4-year transfer institution and may choose from the following: MTH 161 (if needed as a prerequisite to MTH 261), BUS 200, BUS 274, MKT 201, BUS 270, BUS 227, World Languages, BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, MTH 245, SOC 200, PSY 200, and MTH 262.

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Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Computer Science, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) CSC 221

Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming

3 3 3 3 4 3

ENG 111 HIS 101 MTH 263 ____ ____ SDV 101

College Composition I

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

Calculus I

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97) Orientation to Computer Science and Information Technology

1

OR SDV 100

1 Total: 17

Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112

College Composition II Computer Systems

3 3 3 3

CSC 215 MTH 245 ____ ____ ____ ____

Statistics I

Computer Science - Requirement(s) (pg 84) Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 92-93)

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) CSC 222

Object-Oriented Programming

4 3

____ ____ ____ ____

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88) Natural Science with Lab Requirement(s) Comp Science (pg 94) Computer Science - Requirement(s) (pg 83-84)

4

____ ____

3-5 Total: 14-16

Fourth Semester (Spring) CSC 223

Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms Introduction to Discrete Structures

4 3 3 3 1

CSC 208

OR MTH 288

CST 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

Principles of Public Speaking

Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) Natural Science with Lab Requirement(s) Comp Science (pg 94)

4 Total: 15 Total Minimum Credits: 61-63

NOTES:

Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the catalog. The Social Science course cannot be a HIS course. Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 241-PHY 242, GOL 105. Students should determine transfer institution’s requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 241-PHY 242. Students may choose from college approved Computer Science Requirement(s): MTH 161-MTH 162, MTH 167, MTH 245, MTH 264, MTH 265, MTH 266, BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, GOL 105, PHY 241-PHY 242, PHY 201, CSC 1XX, CSC 205, and World Languages.

NOTE FOR TRANSFER TO RADFORD UNIVERSITY:

For more details on RU degree requirements, see https://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/computing/programs/ computer-science/computer-science.html.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Education, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I United States History to 1877

3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3

HIS 121

OR HIS 101

MTH 154

Quantitative Reasoning

OR MTH 161

SDV 100 EDU 200 HLT 110

College Success Skills Foundations of Education

Personal and Community Health

3 Total: 16

Second Semester (Spring) EDU 250

Foundations of Exceptional Education

ENG 112 MTH 155 HIS 122 MUS 121

College Composition II Statistical Reasoning

OR MTH 245

United States History Since 1865

Music in Society OR MUS 221 OR MUS 222 OR ART 101 OR ART 102 OR CST 130

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) ____ ____

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88)

PSY 230

Developmental Psychology

OR EDU 207 General Biology I

BIO 101 EDU 204 GEO 220

Teaching in a Diverse Society World Regional Geography

OR EDU Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 84)

3 Total: 16

Fourth Semester (Spring) CST 100

Principles of Public Speaking

3 4

GOL 105 ____ ____

Physical Geology

EDU Transfer Requirement(s) (pg 84-85)

6-7 Total: 13 - 14 Total Minimum Credits: 60 - 61

NOTES: Students should confirm math requirement at 4-year transfer institution. ENG 250 may be preferred for elementary education majors. Students should confirm major requirements at 4-year transfer institutions. Students should confirm major requirements at 4-year institutions for GEO 220 or EDU Social Science Requirement(s). Students should confirm major requirements at 4-year transfer institutions and select a course to meet requirements. EDU 206, EDU 280, or an additional HIS course may be preferred by some 4-year institutions. Students in the teacher education program need to consult with their transfer institution concerning all requirements, including the VCLA & PRAXIS I exams for teacher certification. Students should take these exams prior to transfer. Most institutions require a 2.5 GPA for entry into junior level classes. General transfer information is available on NRCC’s website at http://www.nr.edu/transfer. Students planning to teach at the secondary level (6th - 12th) must major in the academic subject they plan to teach (i.e. English, Science) and should follow the NRCC transfer degree most applicable to that major.

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Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Engineering, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) CHM 111

General Chemistry I College Composition I Foundations of Engineering

4 3 2 4 1

ENG 111 EGR 121 MTH 263 SDV 100 ____ ____

Calculus I

College Success Skills

EGR Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 86-87)

3 Total: 17

Second Semester (Spring) ____ ____

EGR Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 86-87)

3 3 3 4 3 3 3

EGR 122 ENG 112 MTH 264 HIS 101

Engineering Design College Composition II

Calculus II

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121 OR HIS 102 OR HIS 122

3 Total: 16

Third Semester (Fall) ____ ____

EGR - Requirement(s) (pg 86)

2-4

MTH 266 MTH 265 ____ ____ PHY 241

Linear Algebra Calculus III

3 4 3

EGR Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 86)

University Physics I

4 Total: 16 - 18

Fourth Semester (Spring) ____ ____

EGR - Requirement(s) (pg 86)

2-4

MTH 267 PHY 242 ____ ____

Differential Equations University Physics II

3 4

Engineering Technical Requirement(s) (pg 87)

5-7 Total: 14 - 18 Total Minimum Credits: 63 - 69

NOTES:

Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog. Two required Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements cannot be from the same discipline area. Social Science Requirements include the following: ECO, GEO, PLS, PSY, or SOC. Virginia Tech may recommend ECO 201-ECO 202; students should consult the specific requirements of the specific program at the transfer institution. Students may choose from the following EGR Requirements: EGR 125 (4 cr.), EGR 206 (3 cr.), EGR 240 (3 cr.), EGR 245 (3 cr.), EGR 246 (3 cr.), EGR 270 (4 cr.), EGR 271 (4 cr.), EGR 272 (4 cr.), EGR 231 (3 cr.), and EGR 232 (3 cr.). Students may choose from the following Engineering Technical Requirements: EGR 125 (4 cr.), EGR 206 (3 cr.), EGR 240 (3 cr.), EGR 245 (3 cr.), EGR 246 (3 cr.), EGR 270 (4 cr.), EGR 271 (4 cr.), EGR 272 (4 cr.), EGR 231 (3 cr.), EGR 232 (3 cr.), ACC 211 (3 cr.); BIO 101 (4 cr.), CHM 112 (4 cr.), CHM 241 (3 cr.), CHM 242 (3 cr.), CHM 245 (2 cr.), CHM 246 (2 cr.), CSC 215 (3 cr.), ECO 201 (3 cr.), and ECO 202 (3 cr.). Students should consult the requirements of the specific program at the transfer institution. Only six semester hours of social/behavioral sciences are required for engineering majors who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree engineering program that requires 6 or fewer hours in the category, provided that the college/university publishes such requirements in its transfer guide. The articulation agreement with Virginia Tech supports admission to the College of Engineering for all students who graduate from this program with a 3.2 GPA or higher.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Engineering Computer Science Major, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) CSC 221

Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming

3 4 2 3 4

CHM 111 EGR 121 ENG 111 MTH 263 SDV 101

General Chemistry I

Foundations of Engineering College Composition I

Calculus I

Orientation to Computer Science and Information Technology

1

OR SDV 100

1 Total: 17

Second Semester (Spring) EGR 122

Engineering Design College Composition II

3 3 4 3 3 3 3

ENG 112 MTH 264 ____ ____ HIS 101

Calculus II

EGR Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 86-87)

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121 OR HIS 102 OR HIS 122

3 Total: 16

Third Semester (Fall) CSC 222

Object-Oriented Programming

4 4 4

MTH 265 PHY 241 ____ ____

Calculus III

University Physics I

EGR Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 86)

3 Total: 15

Fourth Semester (Spring) CSC 223

Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms EGR Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 86-87)

4 3 3 3

____ ____ MTH 288

Discrete Mathematics

OR CSC 208

____ ____

Engineering Technical Requirement(s) Comp. Science (pg 87-88)

5-8 Total: 15 - 18 Total Minimum Credits: 63 - 66

NOTES: Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog. The two required Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements cannot be from the same discipline area. Social Science Requirements include the following: ECO, GEO, PLS, PSY, or SOC. Virginia Tech may recommend ECO 201-ECO 202; students should consult the specific requirements of the specific program at the transfer institution. MTH 288 (or CSC 208) is a co-requisite for CSC 223. Students may choose from the following Engineering Technical Requirements: EGR 125 (4 cr.), EGR 206 (3 cr.), EGR 240 (3 cr.), EGR 245 (3 cr.), EGR 246 (3 cr.), EGR 270 (4 cr.), EGR 271 (4 cr.), EGR 272 (4 cr.), EGR 231 (3 cr.), EGR 232 (3 cr.), ACC 211 (3 cr.); BIO 101 (4 cr.), CHM 112 (4 cr.), CHM 241 (3 cr.), CHM 242 (3 cr.), CHM 245 (2 cr.), CHM 246 (2 cr.), CSC 215 (3 cr.), PHY 242 (4 cr.), ECO 201 (3 cr.), and ECO 202 (3 cr.). Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year transfer institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. General transfer information is available at www.nr.edu/transfer. VT Foreign Language Graduation Requirement: Students must have had 2 years of a foreign language in high school or one year at the college level (6 credit hours) of the same language. College level credits used to meet this requirement do not count towards the degree.

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Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree General Studies, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I

3 3 3 3 1 1

HIS 101

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

____ ____ SDV 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

College Success Skills

Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82)

3 Total: 14

Second Semester (Spring) ITE 152

Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications

3 3 3 3 3 3

OR CSC 110

ENG 112 HIS 102 ____ ____ ____ ____

College Composition II

Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE

OR HIS 122

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93) Transfer - Requirement(s) (pg 98-99)

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) ____ ____

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88) Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94) General Studies AS Transfer Requirement(s) (pg 90-91) 6 3 4

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16

Fourth Semester (Spring) CST 100

Principles of Public Speaking

3 4 3

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95)

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

General Studies AS Transfer Requirement(s) (pg 90-91) 6 Total: 16 Total Minimum Credits: 61

NOTES: Students should confirm math requirement at 4-year transfer institution. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student's intended major at a four year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four year institution's math requirement prior to course selection. General transfer information is available at http://www2.nr.edu/transfer. Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences. MTH 154-MTH 155 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistical Reasoning MTH 155-MTH 161 Statistical Reasoning & PreCalculus I MTH 154-MTH 245 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics I MTH 161-MTH 261 PreCalculus I & Applied Calculus I MTH 261-MTH 262 Applied Calculus I & II MTH 167-MTH 263 PreCalculus with Trigonometry & Calculus I MTH 263-MTH 264 Calculus I & II Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. Students should determine transfer institution's requirement prior to selection. The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, PHY 231-PHY 232, BIO 141-BIO 142, CHM 241(w/CHM 245 ) CHM 242 (w/CHM 246), BIO 150. Students should determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, or PHY 241-PHY 242. Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the college catalog. One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Arts Degree Liberal Arts, AA

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I

3 3 1 4

____ ____ SDV 100 ____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

College Success Skills

Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94) Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications

ITE

152

3

OR CSC 110

3 Total: 14

Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112

College Composition II Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

3 3

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95) 4

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97) Transfer - Requirement(s) (pg 98-99)

3

3 Total: 16

Third Semester (Fall) ____ ____

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88)

3 3 3 4 1

HIS 101

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Foreign Language I-II Requirement(s) (pg 88) Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 14

Fourth Semester (Spring) ____ ____

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88)

3 3 3 3 4

HIS 102

Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE

OR HIS 122

CST 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

Principles of Public Speaking

Foreign Language I-II Requirement(s) (pg 88) AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82)

3 Total: 16 Total Minimum Credits: 60

NOTES: Students should confirm math requirement at 4-year transfer institution. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student's intended major at a four-year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four year institution's math requirement prior to course selection. General transfer information is available at http://www2.nr.edu/transfer. Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences: MTH 154-MTH 155 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistical Reasoning MTH 155-MTH 161 Statistical Reasoning & PreCalculus I MTH 154-MTH 245 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics I MTH 161-MTH 261 PreCalculus I & Applied Calculus I MTH 261-MTH 262 Applied Calculus I & II MTH 167-MTH 263 PreCalculus with Trigonometry & Calculus I MTH 263-MTH 264 Calculus I & II The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102; CHM 111-CHM 112; PHY 201 PHY 202. PHY 241-PHY 242, BIO 101-BIO 142, CHM 241 (w/CHM 245) CHM 242 (w/CHM 246), BIO 150. Students should determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, or PHY 241-PHY 242. Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the college catalog. One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course. Determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection. Students may choose from college approved Social Science and Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC.

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New River Community College PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE 2025-2026

Transfer Programs

Associate of Arts Degree Liberal Arts Fine Arts Major, AA

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I

3 3 3 3 1 1

HIS 101

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

____ ____ SDV 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

College Success Skills

Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82)

3 Total: 14

Second Semester (Spring) ART 131

Two-Dimensional Design

3

ITE

152

Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications

3 3 3 3 3

OR CSC 110

ENG 112 HIS 102

College Composition II

Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE

OR HIS 122

____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) ART 101

History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic

3 3 3 3 3 4

OR ART 102 OR ART 215

ART 121 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Foundations of Drawing

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88) Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94)

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16

Fourth Semester (Spring) ART 132

Three-Dimensional Design

3 3 3 3

OR ART 231

ART 241 CST 100 ____ ____ ____ ____

Painting I

Principles of Public Speaking

Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95) 4

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16 Total Minimum Credits: 61

(Notes on following page)

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree

NOTES FOR LIBERAL ARTS FINE ARTS MAJOR, AA:

Students should confirm math requirement at four-year transfer institution. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student's intended major at a four year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four-year institution's math requirement prior to course selection. General transfer information is available at http://www2.nr.edu/transfer.

Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences.

MTH 154-MTH 155 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistical Reasoning

MTH 155-MTH 161 Statistical Reasoning & PreCalculus I

MTH 154-MTH 245 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics I

MTH 161-MTH 261 PreCalculus I & Applied Calculus I

MTH 261-MTH 262 Applied Calculus I & II

MTH 167-MTH 263 PreCalculus with Trigonometry & Calculus I

MTH 263-MTH 264 Calculus I & II

Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102; CHM 111-CHM 112; PHY 201-PHY 202, PHY 241-PHY 242, BIO 141-BIO 142, CHM 241 W/(CHM 245)CHM 242 (w/CHM 246), BIO 150. Students should determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, or PHY 241-PHY 242. Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the college catalog. One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course.

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New River Community College PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE 2025-2026

Transfer Programs

Associate of Arts Degree Liberal Arts Visual Communication Design Major, AA

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I

3 3 3 3 1 1

HIS 101

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

____ ____ SDV 100 ____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

College Success Skills

Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications

ITE

152

3 Total: 14

Second Semester (Spring) ART 131

Two-Dimensional Design

3 3 3 3 3 3

OR ART 250

ART 140 ENG 112 HIS 102

Introduction to Graphic Skills College Composition II Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE

OR HIS 122

____ ____

Math - Requirement(s) (pg 93)

3 Total: 15

Third Semester (Fall) ART 121

Foundations of Drawing

3 3 3 3 4

OR ART 250

ART 283 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Computer Graphics I

English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88) Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94)

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16

Fourth Semester (Spring) ART 284

Computer Graphics II

3 3 4 3

CST 100 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Principles of Public Speaking

Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95) AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82)

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16 Total Minimum Credits: 61

NOTES: Students should confirm math requirement at four-year transfer institution. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student's intended major at a four-year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four-year institution's math requirement prior to course selection. General transfer information is available at http://www2.nr.edu/transfer. Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences: MTH 154-MTH 155 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistical Reasoning MTH 155-MTH 161 Statistical Reasoning & PreCalculus I MTH 154-MTH 245 Quantitative Reasoning & Statistics I MTH 161-MTH 261 PreCalculus I & Applied Calculus I MTH 261-MTH 262 Applied Calculus I & II MTH 167-MTH 263 PreCalculus with Trigonometry & Calculus I MTH 263-MTH 264 Calculus I & II Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement. Strongly recommend taking ART 101 or ART 102. The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102; CHM 111-CHM 112; PHY 201-PHY 202, PHY 241-PHY 242, BIO 141-BIO 142, CHM 241 (w/CHM 245) CHM 242 (w/CHM 246), BIO 150. Students should determine transfer institution's requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, or PHY 241-PHY 242. Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the college catalog. One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course.

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2025-2026 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE New River Community College Transfer Programs

Associate of Science Degree Science, AS

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program

First Semester (Fall) ENG 111

College Composition I

3 3 3 3 1

HIS 101

Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE

OR HIS 121

____ ____ SDV 100 ____ ____

Science AS Math Requirement(s) (pg 95)

College Success Skills

Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94)

4 Total: 14

Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112

College Composition II

3 3 4 3

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Science AS Math Requirement(s) (pg 95) Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95)

Transfer - Requirement(s) (pg 98-99) Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 16

Third Semester (Fall) ITE 152

Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications English 200 Level Literature Requirement(s) (pg 88) Natural Science I with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94) Health/Physical Ed. Requirement(s) (pg 91) OR CSC 110

3 3 3 4 1

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Social Science Requirement(s) (pg 97)

3 Total: 14

Fourth Semester (Spring) CST 100

Principles of Public Speaking

3 4 3

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Natural Science II with Lab Requirement(s) (pg 94-95) AA/AS Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement(s) (pg 82) Science AS Transfer Requirement(s) (pg 95-97)

6 Total: 16 Total Minimum Credits: 60

NOTES: Students should confirm math requirement at four-year institution prior to course selection. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student’s intended major at a four-year institution. NOTE: Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. MTH 261 and MTH 262 (or higher) are required for most majors at Virginia Tech in the College of Science or the College of Natural Resources. General transfer information is available at www.nr.edu/transfer. Mathematics sequences: The mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences: MTH 161-MTH 245 Precalculus I & Statistics I MTH 167-MTH 245 PreCalculus w/Trigonometry & Statistics I MTH 161-MTH 261 Precalculus I & Applied Calculus I MTH 167-MTH 261 PreCalculus w/Trigonometry & Applied Calculus I MTH 261-MTH 262 Applied Calculus I & II MTH 167-MTH 263 Precalculus with Trigonometry & Calculus I MTH 263-MTH 264 Calculus I & II The Natural Science requirements may be selected from the following: BIO 101-BIO 102; CHM 111-CHM 112; PHY 201-PHY 202, PHY 241-PHY 242, BIO 141-BIO 142, CHM 241 (w/CHM 245) CHM 242 (w/CHM 246), BIO 150. Students should determine transfer institution’s requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101-BIO 102, CHM 111-CHM 112, PHY 201-PHY 202, or PHY 241-PHY 242. Students should determine transfer institution’s requirements prior to selection. Students may choose from college approved Social Science Requirements in the college catalog. One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course. Students may choose from college approved Humanities/Fine Arts Requirements in the college catalog, with the exception of ENG options, to fulfill this requirement.

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