info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Program Pathway | COLLEGE TRANSFER Science Specialization in Natural Resources Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Revised 07/07/2023
Science Specialization in Natural Resources Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
This degree is intended for those who wish to further skills and knowledge in natural resource management through the fields of horticulture and agriculture. It is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field. This program is eligible for an articulation agreement for guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives Horticulture, agriculture, environmental science and studies, soils, botany, and natural resource management.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you are interested in transferring to a 4-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture or a related field.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
A native of Southwest Virginia, Ben Casteel brings a passion for the land and culture of Appalachia to the program. With degrees in Agriculture and Horticulture from Virginia Tech, Prescott College, and Virginia Highlands, Ben is well versed in the knowledge and skills of the green industries.
Ben Casteel Program Coordinator OTC 214
bcasteel1@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2441
* For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/ GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.
First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 HIS EEE Transfer History Elective* 3 BIO 101 General Biology I 4 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 EEE Transfer Horticulture/Agriculture Elective* 3 MTH 161 Pre-Calculus 3 TOTAL CREDITS 17 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 MTH 162 or 261 Pre-Calculus II or Applied Calculus I 3 EEE Transfer Horticulture/Agriculture Elective* 3 BIO 102 General Biology II 4 TOTAL CREDITS 13 Third Semester (Fall) ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4 HUM/ART/LIT HUM/ART/LIT Elective* 3 EEE Transfer Horticulture/Agriculture Elective* 3 BIO 215 Plant Life of Virginia 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Fourth Semester (Spring) HUM/ART/LIT HUM/ART/LIT Elective* 3 ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 EEE Transfer Horticulture/Agriculture Elective* 3 HRT 229 Supervised Study 1 TOTAL CREDITS 14
PATHWAY | 4 Semesters
YOUR PROGRAM
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
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Receive Up to $2K Annually
Complete an Associate of Arts & Science at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.
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Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.
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