A.A. and A.S. degrees require 8 credits in courses in the natural sciences that include laboratories. A.A.A. and A.A.S. degrees may or may not require a natural science, depending on the curriculum. 7 STD Elective. A one-credit Student Development course is required. All Student Development courses cover topics related to academic success, responsible decision making, and college information.
Some sections address additional topics.
First-time college students should take a Student Development course during their first semester. First-time NVCC College students are required to take STD 100 or another STD course before enrolling for their 16 th semester hour at the College. Students who enter NVCC in the Fall 1999 semester or later and who wish to graduate from a degree program must demonstrate computer competency either by passing a computer competency exam or by taking an approved computer competency course. Most programs specify which computer competency course to take, but if no such course is designated, students may choose from among AST 232, AST 236, BUS 226, CSC 110, or IST 117 courses. Demonstrate a working knowledge of computing concepts, components, and operations to accomplish educational and career tasks.