Programs & Degrees
Richard Bland College offers academically rigorous programs grounded in the liberal arts tradition of William & Mary, providing a solid foundation for transfer to 4-year colleges and universities.
By attending Richard Bland College and earning an Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.
Richard Bland College has guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities. The Board of Visitors of William & Mary has authorized Richard Bland College to confer Associate degrees designed for transfer to four-year institutions in Virginia and throughout the United States.
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The Associate of Arts Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of the arts, humanities, or the behavioral and social sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter.
GENERAL ASSOCIATE of ARTS DEGREE
The College offers a traditional generalist degree incorporating the Core and significant breadth across discipline.
Degree requirements found here.
Degree planner is found here.
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The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
A student must meet the following credit-hour requirements for the Associate of Science Degree.
GENERAL ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE DEGREE
The College offers a traditional generalist degree incorporating the Core and significant breadth across discipline.
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The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.
The Associate of Science – Behavioral Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of sociology, psychology, social services, and counseling. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
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The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.
The Associate of Science – Business Administration Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
Degree requirements found here.
Degree planner found here.
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The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.
The Associate of Science – Math/Computer Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees to pursue jobs related to information analysis, information systems management, and other applied quantitative fields. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to this degree.
Degree requirements found here.
Degree planner found here.
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The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
The Associate of Science-Physical Science degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Chemistry and Physics. Degree requirements found here.
Degree planner found here.
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Certificates
Communications Certificate (CIP Code 09.0100)
The Communication Certificate is designed to equip students interested in pursuing any degree or profession with outstanding communication and human interaction skills.
Certificate requirements can be found here
Fine Arts Certificate (CIP Code 50.0702)
The Fine Arts Certificate (15 cr.) is designed to parallel the first year of foundation courses for the BFA. The program is a stackable credential which fits seamlessly into either the AA or AS transfer programs.
Certificate requirements can be found here
Logistics Certificate (CIP Code 52.0203)
The Logistics Management Certificate program is designed to meet the needs of this high-demand career field. This program teaches tangible skills that will prepare you for work in the global economy. Our quantitative courses are technology intensive to optimize effective engagement with complex systems and networks in most STEM oriented fields.
Certificate Requirements can be found here
Regarding Licensure Programs
Consistent with its focus on the first two years of a transferable liberal arts education, Richard Bland College does not offer programs directly leading to professional licensure. At this time, Richard Bland College has not determined, or is unable to determine, whether the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts programs entirely meet the educational requirements for any licensure in the states/territories listed below. Students should consult with the appropriate licensing board to verify requirements for licensure in these states/territories.
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands.
