Overview
A Wide Range of B.S. and B.A. Degrees and Concentrations Are Offered in UVM Majors
A Wide Range of B.S. and B.A. Degrees and Concentrations Are Offered in UVM Majors
The schools at UVM offer students a wide range of programs. Students may choose to enroll in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Social Services, the College of Engineering and Mathematics, the School of Business Administration, the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, or the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Students may also have the opportunity to pursue preprofessional courses of study, and enroll in an accelerated B.S./D.V.M. program offered in partnership with Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. Several 3+3 and 4+3 programs, if entered into during their first year, may also guarantee students admission to a doctoral degree program in physical therapy.
Students interested in animal and plant life and associated career choices typically enroll in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Majors available include animal science, biochemistry, biological sciences, community and international development, community entrepreneurship, dietetics, ecological agriculture, environmental sciences, environmental studies, microbiology, molecular genetics, nutrition and food sciences, plant biology with B.A. and B.S. options, public communication, and sustainable landscape horticulture. If any student wishes to pursue a unique course of study or is unsure of which major may cater to his or her interests the best, a self-designed and undeclared majors are also available.
About half of the students at UVM enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences to pursue a wide range of popular major studies. These students have choices in anthropology, art history, art studio, Asian studies, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology (B.A. option), Canadian studies, chemistry (B.A. and B.S. options), Chinese, classical civilization, communication science, computer science, economics, English, environmental sciences, environmental studies, European studies, film and television studies, French, geography, geology (B.A. and B.S. options), German, Greek, history, individually designed, Italian studies, Japanese, Latin, Latin American studies, mathematics, music (B.A. and B.Mus. options), philosophy, physics (B.A. and B.S. options), plant biology (B.A. and B.S. options), political science, psychology (B.A. and B.S. options), religion, Russian, Russian and Eastern European studies, sociology, Spanish, theater, undeclared, women's and gender studies, and zoology (B.A. and B.S. options).
The College of Education and Social Services offers the following majors: art (B.S.A.E.), early childhood education (P¿3 and preschool; P¿3 leads to the B.S.E.D.), early childhood special education, elementary education (K¿6 and reading options leading to the B.S.E.D.), family and consumer sciences, human development and family studies, middle-level education, music education (B.S.M.S.), physical education, secondary education (English, language, mathematics, science, and social science options leading to the B.S.E.D.), self-designed majors, social work, and undeclared.
The College of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following majors: civil engineering (B.S.C.E.), computer science (B.S.C.S.), computer science information systems (B.S.), electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.), engineering management (B.S.E.M.), environmental engineering (B.S.), mathematics (B.S.M.), mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.), statistics (B.S.M.), and undeclared.
The School of Business Administration offers the business administration major (B.S.B.A.). During their senior year, students concentrate in specific areas such as accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, international management, management and the environment, management information systems, marketing, production and operations management, or a self-designed concentration.
The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources offers the B.S. degree in environmental sciences, environmental studies, forestry, natural resources, recreation management, undeclared, and wildlife and fisheries biology.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers majors in athletic training, exercise and movement science, nuclear medicine technology, medical laboratory science, and nursing and radiation therapy. Students may choose to engage in curricula aimed for preprofessional studies if they are thinking of law, medical, dental, or veterinary school upon finishing their bachelor's degree requirements. These programs focus on completing required and suggested science and math course work for a successful professional school experience. Graduates of this Bachelor of Science degree program are eligible for registered nurse (RN) licensure.
Student Organizations Offer Plenty of Opportunity to Pursue Special Interests and a Complete College Experience
Student organizations enable students to continue with or pursue many special interests. Community service programs give students a chance to volunteer with Volunteers in Action, Alpha Phi Omega, and special residence hall programs to beautify their surroundings and get involved with the Burlington Community. The Campus Programs planning group enjoys planning and bringing local and national musical, comedic, and theater acts to campus for entertainment every year. Other student programs focus on Greek life, leadership, media, outdoor programs, and student government to enable students to fully engage in the undergraduate education and life environment.
University of Vermont Students Enjoy Natural Beauty, Outdoor Activities and a "Real" College Town
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, within a county of approximately 150,000. The University's main campus sits on a hill overlooking the city, Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains. Because of the natural beauty of its surrounding area and its many sporting and entertainment opportunities, Burlington has been named one of the nation's "Big Ten" college towns by Edward B. Fiske in his book "The Best Buys in College Education."
It is, therefore, not hard to see why students searching for a well-rounded undergraduate education along the East Coast flock to the University of Vermont for the ideal combination of rigorous studies and extracurricular exploration. Burlington offers off-campus dining and shopping, and many of the local businesses cater to the student population with budget-friendly options. Vermont also provides several day trip opportunities to explore on weekends and long vacations from class.
