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CCV Liberal Studies A.A. to UVM English B.A. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2026-2027
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Liberal Studies UVM DEGREE PROGRAM: English
Gen Ed: First Semester Seminar
INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society
Catamount Core: D1 – Race and Racism in the US:
HUMN 1XXX – 1000-level HUMN credit, D1
Gen Ed: Introductory Written Expression
ENG 1061 - English Composition
Catamount Core: WIL1 – Writing and Information Literacy 1:
ENGL 1001 - Written Expression, WIL1
Gen Ed: Digital and Computer Literacy
Select from approved list of CCV Course Offerings:
ENV 1120 Geospatial Technology
Catamount Core: N1 – Natural Science without a Lab, and 
QD – Quantitative and Data Literacy:
ENVS 1XXX – 1000-level ENVS credit, N1, QD or
NR 1XXX – 1000-level NR credit, N1, QD
Gen Ed: Mathematics
Choose from: 
MAT 1030 - Applied Math Concepts
MAT 1221 - Finite Math
MAT 1531 - Calculus I
Catamount Core: MA – Mathematics:
MATH 1077 - Exploring Modern Mathematics, MA
MATH 1077 - Exploring Modern Mathematics, MA
MATH 1234 - Calculus 1, MA 
Gen Ed: Natural Science
Choose one 4-credit course from: 
BIO 1210, Introduction to Biology
BIO 1211, Intro Bio: Ecology & Evolution
BIO 1212, Intro Bio: Cells & Genetic Basis of Life
BIO 1220, Botany
CHE 1031, General Chemistry I
CHE 1032 General Chemistry II
Catamount Core: N2 – Natural Science with a lab:
BIOL 1XLX – 1000-level BIOL w/Lab credit, N2
BIOL 1450 – Principles of Biology 2, N2
BIOL 1400 – Principles of Biology 1, N2
PBIO 1040 – Intro to Botany, N2, SU
CHEM 1400 – General Chemistry 1, N2, QD
CHEM 1450 – General Chemistry 2, N2, QD
Gen Ed: Social Science
Choose from:
ANT 2020, Language, Culture & Communication
CRJ 1010, Intro to Criminal Justice
ECO 2020, Macroeconomics
ECO 2030, Microeconomics
GEO 2020, World Regions & Cultures
POS 1020, American Politics & Govt
PSY 1010, Introduction to Psychology
SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1020 Ethnicity & Diversity in U.S.
Catamount Core: S1 – Social Science:
ANTH 1600 – Linguistic Anthropology, D2, S1
SOC 1XXX – 1000-level SOC credit, S1
ECON 1400 – Principles of Macroeconomics, S1
ECON 1450 – Principles of Microeconomics, S1
GEOG 1760 – Global Environments & Cultures, D2, S1, SU
POLS 1300 – US Political System, S1
PSYS 1400 – Intro to Psychological Science, S1
SOC 1500 – Introduction to Sociology, S1, SU
SOC 1370 – Race Relations in the US, D1, S1
Gen Ed: Arts and Aesthetics
Choose from:
ARH 1040, History & Meaning of Public Art
ARH 1050, Art Appreciation
ARH 2050, Women & Art
ART 1011, Drawing I
ART 1020, Introduction to Studio Art
ART 1070, Introduction to Jewelry
ART 1160, Landscape in Art
ART 1170, Foundations of Sculpture
ART 2020, Color Theory
ART 2031, Life Drawing I
ART 2212, Painting II
ART 2315, Digital Photography II
ART 2320, Stained Glass
ART 2440, Digital Animation II
ENG 2090, Travel Writing
ENG 2101, Creative Writing I
ENG 2150, CW: Autobiography & Memoir
FLM 1050, Digital Filmmaking I
FLM 2050, Introduction to Film Study
FLM 2060, Digital Filmmaking II
ARH 2200, Decolonizing Arts & Culture
Catamount Core: AH1 – Arts:
ARTH 1XXX 1000-level ARTH credit, AH1
ARTH 1XXX 1000-level ARTH credit, AH1
ARTH 2XXX – 2000-level ARTH credit, AH1
ARTS 1100 – Drawing, AH1
ARTS 1400 – Perspectives on Art Making, AH1
ARTS 1XXX – 1000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 1XXX – 1000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 1XXX – 1000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 1XXX – 1000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 2XXX – 2000-level ARTS credit AH1
ARTS 2XXX – 2000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 2XXX – 2000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 2XXX – 2000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ARTS 2XXX – 2000-level ARTS credit, AH1
ENGL 1017 – Topics in FYS: Writing, AH1, WIL1
ENGL 1730 – Intro to Creative Writing, AH1
ENGL 2XXX – 2000-level ENGL credit, AH1
FTS 1XXX – 1000-level FTS credit, AH1
FTS 1420 – Classical Cinema, AH1
FTS 2XXX – 2000-level FTS credit, AH1
HUMN 1XXX – 1000-level HUMN credit, AH1, D1
Gen Ed: Humanistic Perspectives
Choose: 
ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Catamount Core: D2 – Diversity of Human Experience, S1 – Social Science, and SU – Sustainability:
ANTH 1100 - Cultural Anthropology, D2, S1, SU
Gen Ed: Communication
Select from approved list of CCV offerings:
COM 1010 – Effective Workplace Communication
COM 1020 – Interpersonal & Small Group Communication
COM 2010 – Principles of Persuasion
ENG 1070 – Effective Speaking
Catamount Core: OC – Oral Communication:
CDAE 1XXX – 1000-level CDAE credit, OC
SPCH 1XXX – 1000-level SPCH credit, OC
SPCH 1XXX – 1000-level SPCH credit, OC
SPCH 1400 – Effective Speaking, OC
Gen Ed: Research & Writing Intensive
Choose: 
ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature
Catamount Core: AH2 – Literature:
ENGL 1XXX – 1000-level ENGL credit, AH2
Gen Ed: 
HUM 2010 - Seminar in Educational Inquiry
Catamount Core: AH3 – Humanities and WIL1 – Writing and Information Literacy 1:
HUMN 1XXX – 1000-level HUMN credit, AH3, WIL1
Required Additional General Education Course: 
Choose any Natural Science, Social Science, Arts & Aesthetics, or Humanistic Perspectives course from Transfer guide:
(please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
Electives (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
Required Additional General Education Course:
Choose: ENG 2050 - Global Issues in the Media
ENGL 2700 - Topics in Writing, Major

Liberal Studies Courses – 18 credits
Choose: total of 6 credits*
ENG 2150 Creative Writing: Autobiography & Memoir
ENG 2310 Perspectives on Shakespeare (if available at CCV)*
ENG 2101 Creative Writing I
ENG 2120 Creative Writing: Poetry
ENG 2510 Women & Literature

Choose from, 3-4 credits:
COM 1015 Commun in EC & AS Workplace
COM 1030 Intercultural Communication
EDU 1030 Intro to EC Education
FREN 1111 French I
HUM 2020 Bioethics
ITA 1011 Italian I
PHI 1010 Intro to Philosophy
PHI 1040 Intro to Ethics
SOC 2010 Global Social Problems
SPA 1011 Spanish I

Choose one from:
HIS 1111, World History to 1500
HIS 1112, World History since 1500
HIS 1211, US History to 1865
HIS 1212, U.S. History since 1865
HIS 1220, Native American Hist & Culture
HIS 2070, Vermont History
HUM 1240, Comedy & Humor
HUM 2020, Bioethics
HUM 2120, Power of Food: Lit, Cult, Film
PHI 1010, Intro to Philosophy
PHI 1040, Intro to Ethics
PHI 2010, Comparative Religion
PHI 2080, Science & Spirituality


Additional CCV Approved Liberal Studies Courses
 

Major Requirements:
ENGL 2XXX - AH1, Major via audit exception
ENGL 2322 - Topics in Shakespeare, Major
ENGL 1730 Intro to Creative Writing, AH1, Major
ENGL 1160 – Introduction to Poetry, AH2, Major
ENGL 1280 Women in Literature, AH2, Major

Complete one GC1 or GC2 course
EDEC 1XXX – 1000-level EDEC credit, GC2
SOC 1XXX – 1000-level SOC credit. GC2, S1
EDEC 1010 – Intro Early Care & Education, D2, GC2
FREN 1100 – Elementary French I, GC2
PHIL 2XXX – 2000-level PHIL credit, AH3, GC2
ITAL 1XXX – 1000-level ITAL credit, GC2
PHIL 1110 – God, Morality, Mind, AH3, GC2
PHIL 1600 – Ethics, AH3, GC2
SOC 1XXX – 1000-level SOC credit – D2, GC1, S1 
SPAN 1100 – Spanish I, GC2

Catamount Core: AH3 - Humanities
HST 1310 Global History to 1500, AH3, D2
HST 1315 Global History since 1500, AH3, D2
HST 1610 US History to 1865, AH3
HST 1615 US History since 1865, AH3
HST 1525 North American Indian History, AH3, D1
HST 2XXX – 2000-level HST credit, AH3
HUMN 1XXX – 1000-level HUMN credit, AH3
PHIL 2XXX – 2000-level PHIL credit, AH3, GC2
HUMN 1XXX – 1000-level HUMN credit, AH3
PHIL 1110 – God Morality, Mind, AH3, GC2
PHIL 1600 – Ethics, AH3, GC2
REL 1605 – Comparing Religions, AH3, D2
PHIL 1XXX – 1000-level PHIL credit, AH3


Electives (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)

Elective Credits to reach degree requirementsElectives (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
Total Credits at CCV: 60-62 

Credits remaining at UVM:

CAS Distribution:
8 Credits in the same foreign language

Major:
21 Credits in ENGL courses

Minor:
15-18 Credits (a Minor is required for this degree)

Electives:
13-16 Credits (to reach 120 total for graduation)

 

Total credits required to earn Bachelor’s degree is minimum 120.

Students must complete 30 of their last 45 credits at UVM to earn a UVM degree.
 

  • Please review the UVM catalogue for a list of available minors. Minor options can slightly vary in number of credits. The average number of credits is 18. Any adjustment will affect the number of elective credits needed to earn a UVM degree. Due to course sequencing and pre-requisite completion, not all minors can be completed in four semesters. Please connect with your advisor to discuss your career goals and degree completion timeline.
  • Students completing Calculus and/or specific foreign languages at UVM will be required to complete placement tests prior to registering into these courses at UVM.
  • Students with applied transfer credit to their CCV degree and other transfer credits must send an official transcript from each transcribing institution to UVM. How transfer credits are accepted by CCV may differ from UVM’s policies. Please note that this includes evaluation of AP, IB, and CLEP scores.
  • Contact Undergraduate Admissions, transfer.apply@uvm.edu with questions about minimum admissions requirements and about transfer credits from other institutions.
  • Information related to Academic Honors can be found in the UVM undergraduate catalogue. Please note: to graduate with Latin Honors, a student must have taken at least sixty credits at UVM in which a letter grade of A, B, C, D, or F has been awarded.

CATAMOUNT CORE: UVM’S GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM 

 

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