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Associate of Science
Virginia Western Community College
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Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major
Virginia Western Community College
The Science- Integrated Environmental Studies program prepares students to transfer to four year colleges. Students will be prepared to study environmental science, natural resource management, forestry or wildlife science.
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Do you want to provide environmental resources such as renewable energy, clean water, food and shelter for current and future generations? If you answered yes, then check out the Integrated Environmental Studies Specialization under the A.S degree in Science. Students completing this degree may transfer to Virginia Tech, Ferrum and other 4-year colleges to study environmental science, natural resource management, forestry or wildlife science. Careers such as Natural Resource Managers, Water Resource Specialists and Environmental Compliance Officers are possibilities with this pathway. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in environmental science, environmental biology, natural resource management, forestry or wildlife science. Classes will include hands on laboratories and field trips.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Graduates who do not plan to transfer may pursue employment at the technical level as environmental science and protection technicians, working with natural resources, agriculture, water resources, or waste water management. Students who intend to transfer should verify specific program requirements with their four-year institution. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/ |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major
61
Associate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies Major
61
SCIENCE: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJOR
61
SDV 101 - Orientation to Science
2
SDV 101 - Science
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
ENG 111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 161 PreCalculus I
3
MTH 161 PRECALC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENV 161
3
ENV 161 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 101 or CHM 111 RQ
4
BIO 101 or CHM 111 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 101 or CHM 111 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
ENG 112 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 102 or CHM 112 RQ
4
BIO 102 or CHM 112 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 102 or CHM 112 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220
3
PHI 220 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENV 162
3
ENV 162 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
GEO 210
3
GEO210 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 155 or MTH 261
3
MTH 155 or MTH 261
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 155 or MTH 261
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ECO 201 or PLS 135 Requirement:
3
ECO 201 or PLS 135 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CST 100
3
CST 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 285
3
BIO 285 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENGLISH LITERATURE ELECTIVE
3
English Literature ELE 3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
FOR 115
4
FOR 115
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 270 RQ
4
BIO 270 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO271 RQ
4
BIO271 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 122
3
HIS 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
| Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1809
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph College | Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Environmental Studies (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Sweet Briar College | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BS in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Forest Science | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Science - Water/Wastewater Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geophysics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate in Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Engineering, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-Medical | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science-Agribusiness | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Biology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science in Degree - Chemistry Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Mathematics | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Biology, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Atmospheric Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Astronomy, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Biology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Computational and Data Sciences, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| George Mason University | Chemistry, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Environmental Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Geography, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Geology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mathematics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Medical Laboratory Science, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Neuroscience, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Physics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Statistics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biology-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Chemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Biochemistry-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Ocean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Physics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Astrophysics-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Exercise Science-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Science with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Germanna Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BA in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Anthropological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Geospatial Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Information Science and Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BA in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Associate of Agriculture in Agricultural Technology | Associate | Associate of Agriculture | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Applied Electromagnetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale Integration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Clinical Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Agricultural Sciences in Community Leadership and Development | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety Leadership | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Data-Centric Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Ecological Restoration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & Society | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Environmental Horticulture | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Environmental Science in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Forestry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Geosciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture Technologies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Machine Learning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Medicinal Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Meteorology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Microbiology in Microbiology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mining Engineering in Mining Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanomedicine | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Nanoscience in Nanoscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Neuroscience in Neuroscience | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and Dietetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Arts in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Physics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Plant Science in Plant Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Plant Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemistry in Polymer Chemistry | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and Mechatronics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Science in Secure Computing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Software Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Biomaterials | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife Conservation | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts, Major in Earth Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Central Virginia Community College | AS in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Science: Mathematics Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1043.00 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-1031.03 | Park Naturalists | Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1031.02 | Range Managers | Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-4071.00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-1032.00 | Foresters | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-2041.01 | Climate Change Policy Analysts | Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.00 | Compliance Officers | Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.06 | Coroners | Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.08 | Customs Brokers | Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.01 | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 19-2041.02 | Environmental Restoration Planners | Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 25-1053.00 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-2041.00 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.03 | Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-1041.04 | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 19-2041.03 | Industrial Ecologists | Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 13-1041.07 | Regulatory Affairs Specialists | Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 11-9121.01 | Clinical Research Coordinators | Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9121.00 | Natural Sciences Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-9121.02 | Water Resource Specialists | Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues. | Management Occupations |
| 19-1023.00 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 45-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| 45-4011.00 | Forest and Conservation Workers | Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw. | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations |
| 19-4042.00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
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