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CCV Environmental Science A.S. to UVM Environmental Studies (CAS) B.A. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2026-2027
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Environmental ScienceUVM DEGREE PROGRAM: Environmental Studies
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

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
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: ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science
 
ENSC 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science, N1, SU
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
Choose from:
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
Program Requirements: 
BIO 1211 – Introductory Biology: Ecology & EvolutionBIOL 1450 - Principles of Biology, N2
Choose from:
CHE 1020 - Introductory Chemistry
CHE 1031 - General Chemistry I

 

Catamount Core: N2 – Natural Science with a lab:
CHEM 1100 - Outline of General Chemistry, N2, QD
CHEM 1400 - General Chemistry 1, N2, QD

ENV 2175 - Natural and Cultural History of VermontNR 1090 VT: Natural & Cultural History, Elective
ENV 2010 - Moving Toward SustainabilityENVS 1XXX – 1000-level ENVS credit, ENVS, advisor approval required to apply to Independently Designed Coursework, SU
BIO 2340 - Fundamentals of EcologyNR XXXX – NR credit at no specific level or BIOL XXXX – BIOL credit at no specific level, Elective  
INT 2860 – Professional Field ExperienceEDEC XXXX – EDEC credit at no specific level, Elective
Elective Credits to reach degree requirements 
Choose from: 3 credits
HIS 1111, World History to 1500
HIS 1112, World History since 1500
HIS 1211, U.S. History to 1865
HIS 1212, U.S. History since 1865
HIS 1220, Native American Hist & Culture
HIS 2070 Vermont History

 

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

Total Credits at CCV: 60 

Credits remaining at UVM:

CCC & CAS Distribution:
3 Credits in GC1 or GC2
8 Credits in the same foreign language

Major:
28 Credits in ENVS related courses

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

Electives:
3-6 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 

CAS Distribution