University Parallel, A.S. - Environmental Science

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Environmental Science
Department: Science

For more information, visit the Mathematics and Science webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu.

This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.Ìý This timely curriculum investigates major environmental concerns including social and economic consequences of energy production, resource consumption, over-population, pollution, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Transfer Options
The University Parallel, Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.Ìý Contact your advisor for additional information.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)

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  • ÌýÌý(Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
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  • ORÌýÌýÌýCredits: (3)
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  • ÌýÌý(ÌýÌýandÌýÌýÌýPreferred) Credits: (6)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)

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  • Math and Science Elective Credits (Choose 12 creditsÌýfrom the following list)ÌýCredits: (12)1
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Total Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

Footnote

1ÌýStudent should check with the transfer institution and transfer program before choosing HIST, MATH, and any Math and Science Electives.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.Ìý See your advisor to create a degree plan.

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.Ìý Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

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  • ORÌýÌýÌýCredits: (3)

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  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in CatalogÌýÌýÌýPreferred) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

  • Credits: (4)
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  • Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in CatalogÌýÌýÌýPreferred) Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

  • Credits: (4) Fall Only

  • ORÌýÌýÌýCredits: (4)ÌýSpring Only

  • Math and Science Electives (Choose one course from list above) Credits: (4)Ìý1
  • ÌýÌý(Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)Ìý1

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • Math and Science Electives (Choose two courses from list above) Credits: (8)Ìý1
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1