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
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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