Environmental Science +
If you’re passionate about the natural world, dive into a CCV degree in environmental science.
Overview
This program covers foundational biology, ecology, and chemistry, and features the study of Vermont’s natural and cultural history. You’ll look at how natural systems work, spend time interacting with your local natural environment, and study the current environmental issues that impact our everyday lives.
- Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways
- Explore Careers
- Prior Learning
The environmental science degree includes CCV’s Professional Field Experience course, an immersive internship that will give you practical, hands-on skills and an invaluable connection with a local employer or agency.
With a CCV degree in environmental science, you’ll be well equipped to join the workforce or continue your education. Alumni are prepared for work in forestry or land conservation, agriculture and food science, environmental protection, or water and wastewater science.
Nearly half of CCV graduates choose to continue their education beyond an associate degree. To make transferring seamless, easy, and affordable, CCV has agreements with other institutions across Vermont and throughout the region.
Students who graduate from CCV with an environmental science degree can choose from 15 transfer pathways into bachelor’s degrees.
The Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a partnership between CCV and participating Vermont colleges and universities that provides guaranteed admission and seamless transfer to:
- VTSU
- Norwich University
- Saint Michael’s College
- Sterling College
For a full list of transfer pathways from CCV’s Environmental Science degree, view the transfer pathways search tool.
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The Vermont State Colleges System Prior Learning Assessment options help you get credit for any college-level learning you may have gained through work and training, military or community service, or online and self-study. No matter which option you choose, you can save money and graduate sooner. Visit ccv.edu/priorlearning to learn more.
Related Programs
CCV programs are stackable, meaning they build on one another as you progress toward your goals. As you earn your degree in environmental science, you can also pursue a certificate in:
