Environmental Science A.S. (Environmental Studies B.A.)

CCV Environmental Science A.S. to UVM Environmental Studies (CAS) B.A. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2025-2026
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Environmental ScienceUVM DEGREE PROGRAM: Environmental Studies
Gen Ed: First Semester Seminar 
INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society

 

HUMN 1XXX - D1

Gen Ed: Introductory Written Expression 
ENG 1061 - English Composition

 

ENGL 1001 - Written Expression, WIL1

Gen Ed: Digital and Computer Literacy 
Select from approved list of CCV Course Offerings		Elective 
(please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
Gen Ed: Mathematics 
Choose from:  
MAT 1221 - Finite Math
MAT 1531 - Calculus I

 

MATH 1077 - Exploring Modern Mathematics, MA
MATH 1234 - Calculus 1, MA

Gen Ed: Natural Science 
Choose: ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science

 

ENSC 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science, N1, SU

Gen Ed: Social Science 
Choose from: 
ANT 2020, CRJ 1010, ECO 2020, ECO 2030, GEO 2020, POS 1020, PSY 1010, SOC 1010, SOC 1020

 

 

S1, (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)

Gen Ed: Arts and Aesthetics 
Choose from: 
ARH 1040, ARH 1050, ARH 2011, ARH 2012, ARH 2050, ART 1011, ART 1020, ART 1070, ART 1160, ART 1170, ART 1350, ART 2020, ART 2031, ART 2212, ART 2241, ART 2311, ART 2315, ART 2320, ART 2440, ENG 2090, ENG 2101, ENG 2150, FLM 1050, FLM 2050, FLM 2060, HUM 2200

 

AH1, and ENG 2090 fulfills WIL1 and HUM 2200 fulfills
D1 requirement (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)

Gen Ed: Humanistic Perspectives 
Choose:  ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

 

ANTH 1100 – Cultural Anthropology, D2, S1, SU

Gen Ed: Communication 
Choose from: 
COM 1020 - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication 
COM 1030 - Intercultural Communication

 

 

SPCH 1XXX – OC

SOC 1XXX – GC2, S1

Gen Ed: Research & Writing Intensive 
Choose:  ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature
ENGL 1XXX - AH2
Gen Ed: HUM 2010 - Seminar in Educational InquiryHUMN 1XXX - AH3, WIL1
Program Requirements: 
BIO 1211 – Introductory Biology: Ecology & EvolutionBIOL 1450 - Principles of Biology, N2
Choose from: 
CHE 1020 - Introductory Chemistry 
CHE 1031 - General Chemistry I

 

CHEM 1100 - Outline of General Chemistry, N2, QD 
CHEM 1400 - General Chemistry 1, N2, QD

ENV 2175 - Natural and Cultural History of VermontNR 2730, advisor approval required to apply to Independently Designed Coursework
ENV 2010 - Moving Toward SustainabilityENVS 1XXX - ENVS, advisor approval required to apply to Independently Designed Coursework, SU
BIO 2340 - Fundamentals of EcologyNR XXXX or BIOL XXXX - Elective 
INT 2860 – Professional Field ExperienceEDEC XXXX - Elective
Elective Credits to reach degree requirements  
Choose from: 3 credits 
HIS 1111, HIS 1112, HIS 1211, HIS 1212, HIS 1220, HIS 2070

 

AH3, plus HIS 1111/HIS 1112 fulfills D2 requirement
and HIS 1220 fulfills D1 requirement

Total Credits at CCV: 60 
Credits remaining at UVM:  
Distribution/CCC: 6-8 credits in the same foreign language at the appropriate level, as determined by the offering department. Typically these courses carry GC2, OC, and/or WIL2 designations. Need 40 unique CCC credits. 
Major: ENVS 1500, 3-4 credits Introductory Course, 9 credits of Breadth Courses, 3 credits of Experiential Learning, 12 credits of advisor-approved Advanced Electives. 
Minor: 12-18 credits 
Electives: As needed to reach 60 total credits 
Total credits required to earn Bachelor’s degree is minimum 120.
  • 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.
  • Please contact Undergraduate Admissions, transfer.apply@uvm.edu with questions 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.

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