Early Childhood Development
Purpose: The Certificate program in Early Childhood Development is designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge related to the care, development and guidance of young children. The curriculum addresses the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and creative growth of young children. Graduates will be prepared to seek employment involving the care and education of young children in settings such as Head Start, day care centers, nursery schools, family day care homes, and other specialized settings. The Certificate provides greater depth and breadth of knowledge than the Career Studies Certificate and positions students to pursue the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the College, all entering students will be required to take placement tests in math, writing and reading to aid in placing students in the appropriate courses. Student who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies courses.
Early Childhood Development Curriculum:
| Program Requirements |
|
|
|
Credits |
| CHD 120 |
|
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
|
3 |
| CHD 118 |
|
Methods and Materials in Language Arts for Children |
|
3 |
| CHD 125 |
|
Creative Activities for Children |
|
3 |
| CHD 205 |
|
Guiding the Behavior of Young Children |
|
3 |
| CHD 126 |
|
Math and Science Concepts for Children |
|
3 |
| CHD 210 |
|
Introduction to Exceptional Children |
|
3 |
| HLT 110 |
|
Concepts of Personal and Community Helath |
|
3 |
| PSY 235 |
|
Child Psychology |
|
3 |
| Student Development |
|
STD 101 or any approved STD course* |
|
1 |
| ENG 111 |
|
College Composition I |
|
3 |
| HLT 135 |
|
Child Health and Nutrition |
|
3 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Minimum Credits |
|
31 |
| * |
STD 101, Orientation to Careers in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, is the recommended STD course. |
| |
Math Requirement: Prior to graduation from the Certifiate program, students must either complete MTH02 or qualify for MTH03 on the pre-algebra placement test.. |
Suggested Sequence of Coures: The STD course and any required development reading coursework should be taken during the first semester of study. Students taking ENG 06 should also take either CHD 120 or PSY 235. Students taking ENG 04 may also take CHD 125. Developmental writing coursework may also be required prior to taking ENG 111.
Availability of Courses: The courses required for completion of the Certificate in Early Childhood Development are offered at various times throughout the academic year. Not all required courses are offered every semester. Some required courses might be offered during summer and weekend sessions. Students interested in completing the Certificate in Early Childhood Development should make an appointment with the Early Childhood Development program coordinator to discuss the variety of options available for completing the required course work.
The Early Childhood Development AAS Degree: All courses in the Early Childhood Development Certificate fulfill requirements for the AAS degree in Early Childhood Development at both Northern Virginia Community College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community college. Students interested in pursuing an AAS Degree in Early Childhood Development should contact institutions offering that degree immediately to inquire about the possibility of applying coursework completed at Germanna Community College to that institution's AAS degree program.
Scholarship Opportunities: The Virginia Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, the TEACH VA program and federal financial aid programs can provide most of the funds necessary to complete the Certificate in Early Childhood Development. Contact the Early Childhood Development program coordinator for more information.
Fine Arts
Purpose: This program is designed to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills prerequisite for a career in art or design. It will also serve the needs of artists and individuals who seek personal enrichment and/or improvement of creative skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have prepared a portfolio of visuals necessary for presentation to potential employers.
Occupational Objectives: Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in advertising agencies, industrial advertising departments, printing firms, newspapers and/or other related fields. Positions may include Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Illustrator, Fine Artist.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the College, satisfactory scores on placement tests in English and mathematics are required. Students who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies courses.
Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in studio art and art history, general education and electives. Instruction includes both theoretical concepts and practical applications required for future success in art-related occupations. The student is urged to consult with a faculty advisor in selecting electives. The final cours, Portfolio and Resume Preparation (ART287), requires students to develop and submit a portfolio of their art work for approval by the instructor(s), and suitable for presentation.
Fine Arts Curriculum:
| Program Requirements |
|
|
|
Credits |
| ENG 111-112 |
|
College Composition I-II |
|
6 |
| ART 101-102 |
|
History and Appreciation of Art I-II |
|
6 |
| ART 121-122 |
|
Drawing I-II |
|
8 |
| ART 131 |
|
Fundamentals of Design I |
|
4 |
| ART 287 |
|
Portfolio and Resume Preparation |
|
1 |
| Electives |
|
Any two ART studio courses |
|
7-8 |
|
|
Total Minimum Credits |
|
32 |
Suggested Scheduling:
| First Year |
|
Fall |
|
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
ENG 111 |
|
3 |
|
ENG 112 |
|
3 |
|
|
ART 101 |
|
3 |
|
ART 102 |
|
3 |
|
|
ART 121 |
|
4 |
|
ART 122 |
|
4 |
|
|
ART 131 |
|
4 |
|
ART 132 |
|
4 |
|
|
Total Credits |
|
14 |
|
Total Credits |
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Second Year |
|
Fall |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ART Elective |
|
3-4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ART 287 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
|
4-5 |
|
|
|
|
Graphics Communication
Purpose: This program is designed to provide the educational background and skills for entry-level positions in the graphic communications field (e.g., advertising agencies, printing firms, industrial advertising departments, newspapers or other media agencies). Upon completion of the program, graduates should be able to use the design skills and concepts necessary for effective visual communication.
Occupational Objectives: Advertising design, graphic artist, digital imaging, illustration, web page design and other related fields.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the College, satisfactory scores on placement tests in English and mathematics are required. Students who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies courses.
Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in graphic design, art history, general edcuation, and electives. Students are urged to consult with a faculty advisor in selecting elective courses. The final course, Portfolio and Resume Preparation (ART287) requires students to develop and submit a portfolio of their art work for approval by the instructor(s), and suitable for presentation.
Graphic Communications Curriculum:
| Program Requirements |
|
|
|
Credits |
| ENG 111 |
|
College Composition I |
|
3 |
| ART 101-102 |
|
History and Appreciation of Art I-II |
|
6 |
| ART 121-122 |
|
Drawing I-II |
|
8 |
| ART 131 |
|
Fundamentals of Design I |
|
4 |
| ART 180 |
|
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
|
3 |
| ART 251-252 |
|
Communication Design I-II |
|
8 |
| ART 283-284 |
|
Computer Graphics I-II |
|
8 |
| ART 287 |
|
Resume and Portfolio Preparation |
|
1 |
| Elective |
|
Graphics electives* |
|
3-4 |
|
|
Total Minimum Credits |
|
36 |
* Graphics elective could include ART 116,141,175,261, and 265. Please see an advisor for more infomation.
Suggested Scheduling:
| First Year |
|
Fall |
|
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
ENG 111 |
|
3 |
|
ART 102 |
|
3 |
|
|
ART 101 |
|
3 |
|
ART 122 |
|
4 |
|
|
ART 121 |
|
4 |
|
ART 180 |
|
3 |
|
|
ART 131 |
|
4 |
|
Total Credits |
|
10 |
|
|
Total Credits |
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Second Year |
|
Fall |
|
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
ART 283 |
|
4 |
|
ART 284 |
|
4 |
|
|
Graphics Elective |
|
3-4 |
|
ART 287 |
|
1 |
|
|
Total Credits |
|
7-8 |
|
Total Credits |
|
5 |
Police Science
Purpose: The Associate in Applied Science in Protective Services prepares individuals for careers in the
criminal justice field and for advanced study in administration of justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.
Occupational Objectives:
Municipal, County, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Personnel; Private or Government Investigator; Commercial and Industrial Security Officer
Admission Requirements:
In addition to the general requirements for admissions
to the College, all entering students will be required to take placement tests
in mathematics, writing and reading to aid in placing students in the appropriate
courses.
Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in writing skills, socials sciences, Spanish, and Information Technology, as well as specialized courses in Police Science. Graduates of the Virginia State Police Officers Training Standard Course may receive up to 21 credit hours of advance standing, while graduates of the Law Enforcement Officers Training Standard Course may receive up to 11 credit hours.
Police
Science Curriculum:
| Degree Requirements |
|
|
|
Credits |
| Student Development |
|
SDV 100 or any approved SDV course... |
|
1 |
| English |
|
ENG 111-112 |
|
6 |
| Mathematics |
|
Any 100 level or higher MTH course * |
|
3 |
| Health/Physical Ed. |
|
Any HLT or PED course(s) |
|
2 |
| |
|
Veterans may be awarded credit for military experience to meet this requirement |
|
|
| Humanities |
|
SPA 150 and any course from ART, ENG (Literature), HUM, MUS, PHI, REL or Foreign Language (Any student desiring to take Literature must have taken ENG 112) |
|
6 |
| Social Sciences |
|
PLS 136 and any PSY or SOC course |
|
6 |
| Communication |
|
BUS 236 or SPD 100 or 110 |
|
3 |
| Program requirements |
|
ADJ 100, 105, 110, 111-112, 133, 201, 211-212, 236, ITE 115 |
|
30 |
| Selective Course Options |
|
ADJ 116, 171, 172, 193, 200, 225, 229, 234, 237 |
|
6 |
|
|
Total
Minimum Credits |
|
66 |
Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer Competencies by passing ITE 115 or an equivalent competency test.
* Note: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution are advised to take Lab Science and transfer MTH. They should check with the institution to which transfer is anticipated before completing their coursework at Germanna.
** Note: Students who pass the Computer Competency Test may select any course 100 level or higher.
Suggested Scheduling: Before registering for classes, students should check the prerequisites listed with the course descriptions in the back of the catalog. Normally, a full-time student would register for course in the following sequence:
| First Year |
Fall |
|
Spring |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
ADJ 100 |
3 |
ADJ 111 |
3 |
| |
ADJ 105 |
3 |
ADJ 133 |
3 |
| |
ADJ 110 |
3 |
ENG 112 |
3 |
| |
ENG 111 |
3 |
PLS 136 |
3 |
| |
MTH Elective |
3 |
ITE 115 |
3 |
| |
SDV 100 or approved SDV Course |
1 |
Health/Physical Education |
1 |
| |
Total Credits |
16 |
Total Credits |
16 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Second Year |
Fall |
|
Spring |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
ADJ 112 |
3 |
ADJ 212 |
3 |
| |
ADJ 201 |
3 |
ADJ Selective |
3 |
| |
ADJ 211 |
3 |
ADJ 236 |
3 |
| |
SPA 150 |
3 |
BUS 236 or SPD 100OR SPD 110 |
3 |
| |
ADJ Selective |
3 |
SOC/PSY Elective |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
Health/Physical Education |
1 |
| |
Total Credits |
18 |
Total Credits |
16 |
Practical Nursing
Purpose: This
12-month program is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as
contributing members of the health team, rendering direct patient care as
beginning practitioners of practical nursing in a variety of health service
facilities. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be
eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination leading to licensure
as a practical nurse (LPN).
Occupational Objectives: Through
comprehensive educational experiences, students will emerge as motivated health
care providers in their field and possess the potential for lifelong learning.
Graduates of the program may, upon licensure, be eligible for employment in
hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools, physician’s offices, and other
community health settings.
Admission Requirements:
-
Students must have a high school diploma
or GED.
-
Eligible for ENG 111, College Composition
I, by current placement criteria.
-
MTH 02 or appropriate placement test
scores.
-
Completed high school biology or BIO 101
and BIO 101 Lab or equivalent with a "C" or better grade.
-
Completed high school chemistry or CHM 125
or equivalent with a "C" or better grade.
-
Completed IST 117 or equivalent with a
"C" or better grade.
-
Have a cumulative grade point average of
2.0.
-
Completed appropriate placement tests in
reading, writing, mathematics, and science (NLN Pre-admission Tests).
-
Earned a "C" or better in all
general education courses completed in the certificate prior to commencing
the practical nursing (PNE) courses.
- The application process includes receipt of a practical
nursing program application, a Germanna Community College application and
official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary courses attempted or
completed.
Program Information:
The Virginia Board of Nursing may deny any applicant for
licensure as a licensed practical nurse who has violated any provisions of
Section 54-367.32 of the Code of Virginia.
A current working knowledge of the principles of biology,
math, and chemistry are necessary for success in all nursing courses.
Deficiencies may be corrected through appropriate courses at
Germanna prior to admission to the program.
The applicant process includes receipt of a Practical Nursing
Program application, a Germanna Community College application for admission, and
official transcripts of all secondary and postsecondary courses attempted or
completed.
If there are more qualified applicants than space available
for offer of admission, the applicants with the highest number of credits
completed toward the Certificate in Practical Nursing will receive priority
consideration for offer of admission. Since the practical nursing program will
have many applicants and admissions are limited, the expected time it will take
a student to earn a certificate may exceed 12 months.
Applicants must attend a practical nursing program
informational meeting with a nursing faculty advisor and have a signed
student/advisor worksheet on file.
Requirements for admission into the nursing program are
specific and admission is selective and competitive.
Physical and dental examinations and specified immunizations
will be required upon accepting admission into the Nursing program. Failure to
submit required documentation prior to the onset of clinical experiences will be
cause for administrative withdrawal of student from the Nursing program.
Students in the practical nursing program must demonstrate
drug dosage calculation proficiency each semester in order to remain in the
program.
Students who receive a final grade lower than 80% in any of
the clinical nursing courses must withdraw from the program and reapply for
admission. Each student who reapplies will be individually advised.
Students will be totally responsible for transportation to and from the
College and health agencies utilized for clinical experiences.
Practical Nursing Curriculum:
| Program Requirements |
|
|
|
Credits |
| Student
Development |
|
STD 100 or any approved STD course |
|
1 |
| English |
|
ENG 111 |
|
3 |
| Social
Sciences |
|
PSY 230 |
|
3 |
| Natural
Sciences |
|
NAS 150 |
|
3 |
| Major
Requirements |
|
PNE 116, 135, 145, 161, 158, 162, 164, 174 |
|
36 |
|
|
Total
Minimum Credits |
|
46 |
Suggested Scheduling:
| First
Year |
|
Fall |
|
|
|
Spring |
|
|
|
|
ENG 111 |
|
3 |
|
PNE 135 |
|
5 |
|
|
NAS 150 |
|
3 |
|
PNE 158 |
|
1 |
|
|
PNE 116 |
|
1 |
|
PNE 162 |
|
11 |
|
|
PNE 161 |
|
6 |
|
Total Credits |
|
17 |
|
|
PNE 174 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PSY 230 |
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
STD 100 or any approved STD course |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PNE 145 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PNE 164 |
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
