Psychological Science B.S. (CCV Behavioral Science A.S.)

CCV Behavioral Science A.S. to UVM Psychological Science B.S. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2025-2026
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Behavioral ScienceUVM DEGREE PROGRAM: Psychological Science B.S.
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 1330 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (students
should select Pre-Calculus in preparation for Calculus;
if Pre-Calculus is completed, students will be required
to complete two semesters of Calculus at UVM)

 

MAT 1531 - Calculus I (two semesters of Calculus are
required for the UVM Psychological Science BS degree)

 

MATH 1034 – Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Elective

 

 

MATH 1234 - Calculus 1, MA

Gen Ed: Natural Science 
Choose: BIO 1211 - Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution

 

BIOL 1450 - Principles of Biology, N2, one ancillary PSYS Major

Gen Ed: Social Science 
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology

 

PSYS 1400 - Intro to Psychological Science, S1, Major

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 
PHI 1040 - Introduction to Ethics

 

PHIL 1600 - Ethics, AH3, GC2

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 
ENG 1020 - Introduction to Research Methods		ENGL 1XXX – students may choose to petition for an additional CCC designation if needed. 
Gen Ed: HUM 2010 - Seminar in Educational InquiryHUMN 1XXX - AH3, WIL1
Program Requirement: 
Choose:  PSY 1050 - Human Growth & DevelopmentPSYS 2400 - Developmental Psych: Childhood, S1, Major
Choose:  ANT 1010 - Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyANTH 1100 - Cultural Anthropology, D2, S1, SU
SWK 2070 - Social Justice & Public PolicySWSS 1XXX - Elective
INT 2860 - Professional Field ExperienceEDEC XXXX - Elective

Behavioral Science Electives – 12 credits

Choose: 6 credits 
PSY 2040 - Social Psychology 
PSY 2060 - Psychopathology

Choose: 6 credits approved CCV Behavioral
Science Electives

 

PSYS 2300 - Social Psychology, S1, Major 
PSYS 2500 - Abnormal Psychology, S1, Major

Electives (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)

Electives:&
Choose: BIO 1212 - Intro Biology: Cells and Genetic Basis of Life 		BIOL 1400 - Principles of Biology, N2, one ancillary PSYS Major 
Total Credits at CCV: 62-63 
Credits remaining at UVM:  
Distribution/CCC: AH2, 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: PSYS 2000 or 2002; PSYS 2010 or 2012 (either course meets QD CCC requirement), 2100, 2200, plus at least 18 credits in approved PSYS Electives. 6-8 credits Ancillary Calculus Courses (3-4 credits of Calculus II if MAT 1531 completed at CCV) and 3-4 credits Ancillary Science Courses. 
Electives: As needed to reach 60 total credits 
Total credits required to earn Bachelor’s degree is minimum 120.

Note:

  • Minor at UVM is not required for the B.S. Pathway in Psychological Science.
  • 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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