Because it takes more than passion to be a change-maker.
Leadership isn’t just a lofty word. It about knowing and understanding the variables of a situation — the historical facts, the psychology and culture of the people involved — and then using that knowledge to power change.
Learn to recognize influences beyond the obvious. Use critical thinking and ethical reasoning to effectively organize and advocate for the change you want to see in the world.
Law & Society
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to do good for others. Here, you learn by doing.
Future lawyers are taught by States Attorney and state representatives. Environmental advocates draft real proposals for the state. Social workers service the local community. Criminology & Criminal Justice majors can even attend the Vermont Police Academy and get 15 credits toward their degree upon successful completion.
Explore Programs in this PathwayOne thing that the law courses teach you here subconsciously, whether or not you realize it, is a lot about humanity, and I feel that my perspective and interpretation of how people live their life and their choices and their decisions is a lot less judgmental, and I can empathize with them.
Maggie O’Keefe ’23, Law
Current Outlook & Opportunities in the Field
$69,160
Median annual wage for police & detectives, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
+8%
Projected job growth for lawyers until 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s nearly 40,000 new lawyers needed every year.
$76,480
Median annual wage for environmental scientists & technicians, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career Options
The world needs professionals who are ready to roll up their sleeves to do good for others. If this is you, explore these options.
- Renewable Energy Analyst
- Immigration Lawyer
- Global Supply Chain Analyst
- Police Officer
- Labor Relations
- Social Services Agent
- Environmental Regulator
- Diplomat
- Translator/Interpreter
- Agriculture Advisor
- Foreign Affairs Analyst
- Criminal/Defense Attorney
Career Outcomes
Access a powerful network of alumni and community partners from Vermont to D.C. to across the globe. And if big ideas are what you’re seeking, then there’s no better place than Vermont, a state known for being unconventional and trying new things.
Learn About Career Success OutcomesWhere Our Alumni Work
Course Highlights
Learn by doing in our career-focused classes.
- Climate Change and Energy Policy Development
- Social Justice Intensive
- Family Law
- Introduction to Cybercrime & Digital Forensics
- Problem Analysis & Decision Making
- International Marketing
- Global Business Strategy
Champlain really focuses on teaching students to listen to all of the facts, assess a situation, and problem solve. There is a lot of emphasis on communication with everyone; faculty and staff, classmates, and peers. There is also a lot of emphasis on being a community. I feel like I am working with my classmates, rather than competing against them.
Alyssa Ambrosino ’22, Criminal Justice // Smithfield, RI
Law & Society
Majors
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Bachelor of Science
The way we think about the environment can’t be separated from the way we think about people, and vice versa. Learn the skills to cultivate a career in a growing field.
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- Data Science for Sustainability Concentration
- Dialogue & Consensus Building for Sustainability Solutions Concentration
- Education for Sustainability Concentration
- Environmental Policy Concentration
- Environmental Studies Concentration
- Reinventing Business Through Sustainability Concentration
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Bachelor of Science
So you mean business? Good, so do we. Start gaining real business experience at great Vermont entrepreneurial companies like Burton Snowboards as early as your first year.
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- Bachelor of Science
For our digital future to be secure, information must be safe. Earn real-world experience in computer networking and cybersecurity at Champlain College, and prepare yourself for a vital role protecting society from cyber threats.
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- Bachelor of Science
Make communities safer. Build a better and more just system. Be an agent of organizational change.
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- Bachelor of Science
Use data to find solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. Champlain’s Data Analytics major is about real-world application, giving you skills for any field that uses data. And all fields use data.
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- Bachelor of Science
Design your own major through Champlain’s Degree Design Lab. You’ll combine courses and real-world learning experiences to personalize your own education.
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- Bachelor of Science
Release your digital investigation skills. Adopt the investigator’s mindset, solve mysteries, and master artifact discovery with Digital Forensics at Champlain College.
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Bachelor of Science
Teaching is the ultimate way to shape the future. At Champlain College, you’ll be in classrooms during your first year, building deep expertise that leads to licensure.
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- Computer Science Education Concentration
- Early Childhood Education Concentration
- Elementary Teacher Education Concentration
- Middle Grades & Secondary Education Concentration
- Middle Grades English Language Arts Concentration
- Middle Grades Mathematics Concentration
- Middle Grades Social Studies Concentration
- Secondary Level English Concentration
- Secondary Level Mathematics Concentration
- Secondary Level Social Studies Concentration
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- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Be a design thinker. Harness your creativity through print and digital graphics. Start building your portfolio right away.
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- Bachelor of Science
Study law as an undergraduate at Champlain College and start your legal education right away, during your first semester. Go on to law school afterward or choose a different path; either way, you’ll be ready.
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- Bachelor of Science
Study human motivations and the latest neuroscience in a career-focused Psychology major that prepares you for this dynamic field.
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- Bachelor of Social Work
Uplift families, empower individuals, and heal communities with Champlain’s Social Work major.
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Undeclared
It’s ok not to know what you want to study or what career to pursue—we’ve got you covered. Our Upside-Down Curriculum lets you explore your options and interests, even if you’re unsure about a major.
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- Undeclared
Apply Undeclared in Communications & Creative Media to find your voice, artistic talent, and creative passion—and turn them into a career path unique to you.
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- Undeclared
One of the most innovative and versatile fields, choosing Undeclared in Business at Champlain College is the first step to countless career opportunities in Burlington and beyond.
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- Degree Type for Majors
- Bachelor of Science
Talent is an amazing ingredient, but it’s not the whole recipe. Working writers need a solid foundation in the mechanics of writing, a storyteller’s gift for narrative, a poet’s eye for detail, and drive to keep adapting and improving improving in a fast-changing industry. Champlain College can give you all that and more.
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- Editing / Publishing Concentration
Minors
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Justice at all levels is a keystone of a functional society. Learn the criminal justice process at multiple levels and how your knowledge of this system can benefit your career.
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- Bachelor of Science
Study law as an undergraduate at Champlain College and start your legal education right away, during your first semester. Go on to law school afterward or choose a different path; either way, you’ll be ready.
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See your work through the lens of social justice. Learn how social, economic, and political issues influence each other and affect an individual’s or community’s essential rights.
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More Inside Career Pathways
Business & Data Analytics
Drive change at the intersection of information and impact.
Creative Arts & Communication
Bring ideas to life in unexpected ways.
Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Digital Technology
Solve everyday problems to build a better future.
Education, Humanities & the Sciences
The born educator, the team player, the change maker, the advocate.
Game Design & Development
Turn concepts into digital reality.
Individualized Studies & Undeclared
Learn what you love, and love what you learn.
Law & Society
Uphold a system of justice through meaningful public service.