Program Pathway | COLLEGE TRANSFER Wildlife Science Associate of Arts and Science Science info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 07/10/2023
Science Wildlife Science Associate of Arts and Science
The Wildlife Sciences pathway is best for transfer students who are pursuing a career in working for the preservation of endangered species of animals and plants, management of ecosystems, and environmental regulations and policies. Graduates should be able to successfully transfer to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree in science to pursue employment opportunities in research, field work, and laboratory science.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives Wildlife biology, pre-veterinary, wildlife conservation, wildlife ecology, fish and wildlife management.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you are a practical, goaldriven, science-oriented student looking to build a solid science foundation.
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 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, Casteel is well versed in the knowledge and skills of the green industries.
Ben Casteel Pathway Ambassador OTC 214
bcasteel1@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2441
First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 HIS 121 U.S. History I 3 BIO 101 General Biology I 4 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 MTH 161 Pre-Calculus I 3 TOTAL CREDITS 14 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 MTH 261 Applied Calculus 3 HIS 122 U.S. History II 3 BIO 102 General Biology II 4 ART 101 or 102 History of Art I or II 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Third Semester (Fall) ECO 201 Principles Macroeconomics I 3 CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4 BIO 215 Plant Life of VA 3 SOC 200 or Principles of Sociology or 3 PHI 100 Introduction to Phliosophy CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Fourth Semester (Spring) ENG 245 or 246 British Literature or American Literature 3 CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 ITE 152 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications 3 MTH 245 Statistics I 3 BIO 299 Supervised Study 1 TOTAL CREDITS 14 YOUR
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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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