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University Parallel, A.S. - Environmental Science

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

For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at 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.  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.  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 at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) Check senior institution requirement.
  • History (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
    ​HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History   Credits: (3)
    HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History  Credits: (3)
    HIST 2030 - ^Tennessee History  Credits: (3)
  • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
  • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (GEOG 1015  and ECON 2100  Preferred) Credits: (6)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)

  • BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies Credits: (4)
  • BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science Credits: (4)
  • PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physics Credits: (4)
  • Science Credits (Choose either Biology or Geology courses from the following list - check senior institution requirement) Credits: (8)

    • ​ BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I  Credits: (4)
    AND     BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology II    Credits: (4)

       OR

    GEOL 1040 - ^Physical Geology  Credits: (4)
    AND EITHER      GEOL 1050 - ^Historical Geology  Credits: (4)
    OR  GEOL 1060 - ^Earth’s Environments  Credits: (4)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  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.  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)

  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) Check senior institution requirement.
  • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
  • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

  • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog GEOG 1015  Preferred) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

  • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
  • PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physics Credits: (4)
  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

  • BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies Credits: (4)
  • Science Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
  • History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science Credits: (4)
  • Science Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog ECON 2100  Preferred) Credits: (3)