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CCV Behavioral Science A.S. to UVM Sociology B.A. Pathway College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)Catalogue Year: 2026-2027
CCV DEGREE PROGRAM: Behavioral ScienceUVM DEGREE PROGRAM: Sociology
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
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
Gen Ed: Communication 
Choose: 
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 - Introduction 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
SOC 1010 – Introduction to SociologySOC 1500 - Intro to Sociology, S1, SU, Major
SWK 2070 - Social Justice & Public PolicySWSS 1XXX – 1000-level SWSS credit, Elective
INT 2860 - Professional Field ExperienceEDEC XXXX – EDEC credit at no specific level, Elective

Behavioral Science Electives – 12 credits

Choose 6 credits: 
SOC 2040 – Race, Ethnicity, Class & Gender


PSY 2130 – Death & Dying


Choose one course from: 
ANT 1010, Intro to Cultural Anthropology
ANT 2010, Archaeology: Tracing Human Past
ANT 2020, Language, Culture & Communication
HIS 1111, World History to 1500
HIS 1112, World History since 1500
SOC 2010, Global Social Problems
SOC 2170 Gender Studies

Choose: 3 credits approved CCV Behavioral Science Electives

SOC 2XXX – 2000-level SOC credit, D1, S1, Major via exception

SOC 2320 – Sociology of Death & Dying


D2 (please refer to the UVM Transfer Guide)
ANTH 1100 – Cultural Anthropology, D2, S1, SU
ANTH 1800 Prehistoric Archaeology, D2, S1, SU
ANTH 1600 Linguistic Anthropology, D2, S1
HST 1310 – Global History to 1500, AH3, D2
HST 1315 – Global History since 1500, AH3, D2
SOC 1XXX – 1000-level SOC credit, D2, GC1, S1
GSWS 1500 – Gender Sexuality Women’s Stdy, D2, S1

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

 

AH2:
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: 60-61 

Credits remaining at UVM:

CCC & CAS Distribution:
8 Credits in the same foreign language

Major:
25 Credits in SOC courses

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

Electives:
6-9 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