Science: Integrated Environmental Studies Major

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 Major 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.

This is an Associate of Science Degree that is intended for transfer. Local Job Opportunities listed are for applicants who have successfully transferred and completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree.

Related Programs

• Science (Associate of Science)
• Science: Agriculture Major (Associate of Science)

Transferring

If you graduate from Virginia Western with an AA or AS degree and a minimum grade point average, you may obtain guaranteed admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities. Click here for a list of Virginia Transfer Partners.

In addition, Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Science: Integrated Environmental Studies major. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our Transfer Agreements page.

• Ferrum College: AS in Integrated Environmental Studies to BS in Environmental Sciences or BA in Environmental Studies (PDF)