Political Science B.A. (CCV Behavioral Science A.S.)…

**CCV Behavioral Science A.S. to UVM Political Science B.A. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2026-2027**
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Behavioral Science	UVM DEGREE PROGRAM: Political Science
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
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 PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology	Catamount Core: S1 – Social Science: PSYS 1400 - Intro to Psychological Science, 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 PHI 1040 - Introduction to Ethics	Catamount Core: AH3 – Humanities and GC2 – Global Citizenship: PHIL 1600 - Ethics, AH3, GC2, Major
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 ENG 1020 - Intro to Research Methods	ENGL 1XXX – 1000-level ENGL credit, Elective
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:
Choose: PSY 2070 Lifespan Developmental Psychology	Catamount Core: S1 – Social Science: PSYS 2400 - Developmental Psych: Childhood, S1
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
SWK 2070 - Social Justice & Public Policy	SWSS 1XXX – 1000-level SWSS credit, Elective
INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience	EDEC XXXX – EDEC credit at no specific level, Elective
Behavioral Science Electives – 12 credits Choose: POS 1020 - American Politics & Government ECO 2020 Macroeconomics ECO 2030 Microeconomics Choose: 3 credits approved CCV Behavioral Science Electives	POLS 1300 - American Government, S1, Major ECON 1400 – Principles of Macroeconomics, Major ECON 1450 – Principles of Microeconomics, Major Electives (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
Electives: 3 credits Choose from: ENG 1062 English Composition II ENG 1101 Intro to Literature ENG 1310, Intro to Literature ENG 1350, World Mythology ENG 2120, Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 2395, Contemporary World Lit ENG 2510 Women & Literature	Catamount Core: AH2 – Literature: ENGL 1XXX – 1000-level ENGL credit, AH2 ENGL 1XXX – 1000-level ENGL credit, AH2 ENGL 1XXX – 1000-level ENGL credit, AH2 WLIT 1XXX – 1000-level WLIT credit, AH2 ENGL 1160 – Introduction to Poetry, AH2 WLIT 1XXX – 1000-level WLIT credit, AH2 ENGL 1280 – Women in Literature, AH2
Total Credits at CCV: 60-62
Credits remaining at UVM: CAS Distribution: 8 Credits in the same foreign language Major: 27 Credits in POLS courses Minor: 15-18 Credits (a Minor is required for this degree) Electives: 7-10 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.

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Political Science B.A. (CCV Behavioral Science A.S.) 2026-2027