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Our College houses undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs that allow our students to become thought leaders in their chosen fields, including a number of 4+1 and online programs.
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4+1 Accelerated Master's Programs
Our 4+1 programs give you a competitive edge, allowing you to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years.
Online Programs That Work for You
Working professionals don't always have the time for in-person learning. Our online programs allow you to earn a degree or certificate even with a busy schedule.
Student Resources to Help You Succeed
We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to thrive during every step of your academic journey. You will have the support you need academically and beyond through SBS Pathways (our advising office), SBS RISE, and additional university-level resources.
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Signature Program: SBS in DC
Can Photothermal Fabric Reduce Home Heating Use?
How do we combat climate change and skyrocketing home heating bills? A team of researchers including Catherine Aragón, landscape architecture, have found that a special photothermal fabric can help reduce home heating use by as much as 23%.
SBS Undergrad Co-Authors Reconstruction Paper
Bella Astrofsky '26 and Kathy Roberts Forde, journalism, have co-authored a study examining how the Jackson Clarion and other newspapers helped devise the Mississippi Plan of 1875 and the violent overthrow of the state's Reconstruction government.
Jason Kamilar Elected to AAAS
Jason Kamilar, anthropology, has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his "distinguished contributions to the field of primatology, particularly to primate behavior, ecology, and evolution."
LARP Studio Recognized for Community Work
A planning initiative focused on climate resilience in Vermont led by graduate students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) has received national recognition from the American Planning Association.
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