Division of Allied Health
Dental Assistant; Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Emergency Medical Technology (EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic); Fire Science Technology; Health Information Technology; Medical Laboratory Technology; Ophthalmic Technician; Physical Therapist Assistant; Radiologic Technology; Respiratory Care Technology; and Sleep Diagnostics Technology.
Division of Business
Accounting; Aviation; Business; Banking; Culinary Arts; (inactive status); General Technology; Hotel & Restaurant Management; Computer Information Systems; Logistics Management; Management; Marketing; Medical Practice Management; Office Management Technology; Paralegal; Public Administration; Quality Management Technology; and Real Estate.
Developmental Studies
Learning Strategies; NewSkills; Basic and Developmental Mathematics offered through Division of Mathematics and Science; Basic and Developmental Reading and Writing offered through the Division of Humanities.
Division of Humanities
Art; Communication; English; English as a Second Language; French; Humanities; Music; Philosophy; Recording Industry Management; Spanish; Theater; and Developmental Writing and Reading.
Division of Mathematics And Science
Agriculture; Astronomy; Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Engineering; Environmental Science; Geology; Industrial Technology; Mathematics; Physics; Physical Science; Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Medical Professional; Pre-Nursing; and Developmental Math and Basic Math.
Division of Social Science And Education
Economics; Education; Geography; Health; History; Homeland Security; Human Services; Physical Education and Recreation; Physical Education and Sports Medicine; Political Science; Psychology; Social Science; and Sociology.
Division of Continuing Education & Economic Development
In addition to the academic divisions offering college credit instruction, the Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development offers a wide range of non-credit general interest courses as well as workforce development courses and workshops to satisfy personal and professional enrichment needs of the community. The general interest categories of offerings include, but are not limited to: arts and crafts, communications and languages, hobbies, fitness and exercise, and special interest activities. Workforce development categories include, but are not limited to: management skills, essential career skills, computer software skills, and technical skills. In cooperation with the American Management Association Extension Institute, the Division offers courses toward the completion of the Certificate in Management , the Administrative Assistant's Certificate, the Certificate in Human Resource Management and the Certificate in Strategic Leadership.
Developmental Studies
At Volunteer State Community College, the program in Developmental Studies is designed to serve students who need to improve their basic skills before entering college-level curriculum. Students come to Vol State from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances: some students come directly from high school; some transfer from other colleges; others have not been in school for many years. The purpose of the program is to assist students with needs in reading, writing, math or study skills to achieve a level of academic competence that will enable them to work successfully in college-level courses. Developmental classes are smaller and instruction is individualized, so that there is more contact between student and instructor. In addition, tutoring and counseling are provided. The NewSkills Center offers flexible delivery Developmental Studies courses which allow students to “work-at-their-own-pace." Some students move more quickly through them than others. The focus of NewSkills is on student success.
Students are placed in the various developmental courses using the available assessment information: ACT sub-scores for students under age 21, placement test results for students over age 21, challenge test results, academic transcripts, and classroom testing. Placement is highly individualized and the formula for placing students, since it uses many measures, is sometimes complex. The student’s advisor will assist the student in understanding the course of study required. Once placed, enrollment in developmental courses is mandatory. Questions regarding placement can be addressed in the NewSkills Center.
The Language Center
The Language Center is staffed by instructors and qualified tutors who are ready to answer students' questions on writing assignments. Before working in the Language Center, tutors must have completed ENGL 1010 and 1020 with a grade of B or above and be recommended by an instructor. The Language Center offers its services free to all currently enrolled students of VSCC on a walk-in basis only. The Center does not offer testing or accept appointments for tutoring. The Center is an additional classroom resource that helps the student to identify and correct problems in writing. Writing assistants provide up-to-date information and guidance relating to all parts of the writing process, ranging from organization to grammar and revisions.
The Honors Program
The Honors Program offers high academic achievers opportunities to interact with other students with similar academic standards, small classes to ensure individualized attention, a strong academic program, priority registration, and an enhanced academic record.
Students new to Volunteer State need an ACT composite score of 26 or higher, a high school GPA of 3.5 or a place in the top ten percent of the graduating class, and two letters of recommendation from high school teachers. Students already enrolled in the College need a GPA of 3.5 or above and recommendations from two faculty members.
Scholarships are available for new and currently enrolled students. The recipient must commit to 15 hours of honors courses earned over a four semester period, maintain a 3.5 GPA, complete the honors leadership courses, and attend Honors Program meetings.
Honors courses are offered in fall and spring semesters as follows:
| Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| ENGL 1010 & HIST 2010 (6 hr) |
ENGL 1020 & HIST 2020 (6hr) |
| PSY 101 (3 hr) |
PSY 251D/SOC 250D |
| COM 100 |
ENGL 1030 |
| ENGL 2310 |
ENGL 2320 |
| BIOL 1030 or 1040 |
BIOL 1030 or 1040 or GEOL1030 or CHEM 1030 or GEOL1030 or CHEM 1030 |
| HUM 275 (3 hrs.) |
SPAN 1020 |
| SPAN 1010 |
COM 280T, PSY 240 T, SOC 101 |
Honors courses are listed in the schedule and are designated by a 029 section number. Honor students may receive Honors credit in some non-Honors courses by contract with instructors. In addition, superior students not officially admitted to the Honors Program may enroll in Honors courses with instructor recommendation.
To receive recognition at graduation students must have completed 15 hours of honors courses, including the leadership sequence. Those students are presented with a certificate and an Honors seal on the diploma. Interested students should contact the Program Coordinator in the Humanities Division.
Transfer Education Programs
The transfer education curricula are designed to meet the minimum requirements for transfer to most senior institutions. Most college programs are structured so that the student will secure a broad education during his first two years of study and will later specialize in his particular field of interest. Required courses of study have been developed at Vol State which seek to provide this base in the areas of communications, engineering, humanities, social sciences, biological and physical science, mathematics, and physical education. Electives within these areas are also provided to meet the individual student’s needs and interests.
A student registered for 12 or more semester hours must follow a specific two year program in order to graduate with an associate degree. In general, a minimum of 44 semester hours is required in liberal art areas; however, the students should note individual variations in the respective courses. Students who have a specific Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program in mind will note that major area subjects are included so that transfer to a senior institution involves that continuation of an existing program rather than the introduction of completely new subjects. Students who do not have a major curriculum objective should take one of the general programs. These programs permit students to explore various fields of interest without being committed to a definite major. At the same time the broad base of studies permits transfer with junior status to most institutions.
These transfer education programs may require alteration to meet specific needs of students and for transfer to specific schools. It is the obligation of the student to check the requirements of the school he/she is planning to attend in order to ascertain transferability of courses and special requirements. The student’s program should vary from the suggested programs only with the consent of his adviser.
Students who seek to transfer to a senior institution should familiarize themselves with the requirements of that institution and should plan their program accordingly. Under normal circumstances, the student should be able to transfer to the senior institution with junior status after completing two years of credit work at Vol State.
Evening Instructional Programs
The evening instructional program at Volunteer State is designed primarily to meet the needs and interests of the working adult. Traditional day students may choose to enroll in an evening course to resolve a day schedule conflict or to satisfy a personal need or interest.
Evening courses are scheduled in a sequence to ensure that students may complete several of the university parallel Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees as well as many of the options for the Associate of Applied Science degree and Technical Certificates. The general education core of courses, courses recommended in the Curriculum Guides, and the required major core courses are offered during the evening hours to complete the following programs of study:
Associate of Arts/Science Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum Guides: Options:
Business & Commerce General Business Adm.
Business Education Accounting
Elementary Education Banking Liberal Arts Computer Info Systems Tech.
Paralegal Studies Logistics Mgt.
Pre-Nursing Management
Psychology Marketing Secondary Education Medical Practice Mgt. Social Science & Edu Office Mgt. Tech. University Studies Public Adm.
General Technology General Industrial Tech. Paralegal Studies Technical Certificates
EMT-Basic
Logistics Management
Office Management Technology
To accelerate degree completion, students may also enroll in classes offered on the weekend ,through Distance Learning (College @ Home Video Tape Telecourses, CD-ROM courses, and Internet Web-Based courses), or at off-campus locations. In addition, Hybrid courses are available at the main campus and at the Livingston Center. For information about degrees available at the College's two off-campus degree-granting Centers, Livingston and McGavock, see the section on Continuing Education.
Off Campus
Degree-Granting Off-Campus Centers
McGavock and Livingston
The college offers the opportunity to complete degree programs at its two degree-granting Centers, McGavock and Livingston. A full range of support services is provided at the Centers. Students interested in pursuing degrees other than those offered at the two centers may be required to complete some coursework on the main campus.
The McGavock Center, located at McGavock High School in Nashville, provides the opportunity for students to complete the Associate of Science (University Studies Curriculum Guide and the Business and Commerce Curriculum Guide) and the Associate of Applied Science (General Business Administration, Management Concentration). In addition to the courses required for these degrees, the College offers college preparatory courses for students who may need to enhance basic skills in reading, writing or mathematics. Classes are offered during the late afternoon and evening hours.
The Livingston Center, located in Overton County, provides all of the coursework for completion of the Associate of Science (University Studies Curriculum Guide) and the Associate of Applied Science (General Technology, General Concentration). College preparatory courses are also available to assist students in need of basic skills enhancement. Classes are offered during the day and evening hours.
Off-Campus Teaching Sites
The goal of the extended services or outreach program is to provide credit courses at multiple sites, on multiple schedules, and through various delivery systems to enhance access to higher education opportunities throughout the service region.
Volunteer State seeks to provide quality educational experiences to its students at approximately thirty off-campus teaching sites, affording them the opportunity to continue their education during the day and/or evening hours at locations convenient to their home or workplace. The College appreciates the cooperative working arrangements with various local school and civic officials in providing the facilities, assistance, and input into the offerings each term. Courses at off-campus teaching sites are staffed by qualified instructors from the academic divisions of the College and are of equal quality to those taught on the main campus. Students may enroll in one or more courses to earn credit toward a college degree and/or to pursue personal and professional goals.
Off-Campus teaching sites include:
Cohn Adult Learning Center, Nashville
Greenbrier High School, Greenbrier
Hunters Lane High School, Nashville
Macon County High School, Lafayette
Springfield High School, Springfield
Madison Church of Christ, Madison
Wilson Central High School, Lebanon
Special career classes are offered at other higher education institutions and public facilities through cooperative agreements.
Courses and locations are listed in the Schedule of classes each semester.
Continuing Education & Economic Development
In support of the effective fulfillment of the College's mission, the Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development promotes lifelong learning throughout the College's twelve-county service region. Non-credit CEU courses and workshops are offered throughout the year in response to the ever changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community and developing workforce. Classes are available on and off-campus, on-site and online.
Non-Credit Programs
Non-credit continuing education programs draw upon expertise from College resources, corporate resources, community resources, and technological resources to provide quality adult learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of a diverse population. Classes are selected for personal or professional enrichment rather than for college credit and are offered in a variety of modes (on campus, off-campus, and online) for the convenience and flexibility of the adult learner.
Special short courses, workshops or seminars may be developed and offered upon the request of a group of individuals or organization. All instruction, designed for the general public or customized for the specific needs of a particular group, is geared toward assisting adults in achieving their educational goals.
Upon successful completion of a non-credit course or workshop, the College awards the Continuing education unit (CEU) and maintains a record (transcript) of each student's accomplishments. The CEU is a nationally recognized, uniform unit of measurement awarded at the rate of one CEU for each ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
Business and Industry Training Institute
The Business and Industry Institute provides workforce training opportunities in support of the economic development of the College's service region. Short courses and workshops are designed to improve workplace knowledge and skills for the enhancement of careers and lifelong learning. The Institute offers regularly-scheduled relevant general classes (basic skills, communication, computer software usage, ESL, human resources, leadership, management and supervision, technical training, workplace Spanish, etc.) for individuals as well as customized training for area businesses and industries. Training programs are available on campus, on-site, and online and may carry CEU credit or college credit.
Contract Training: The Business and Industry Training Institute provides the option of contract training tailored to meet the specific organizational needs of area business and industry. The Institute's comprehensive services include customized curriculum design, assessment, course delivery and evaluation, and record keeping.
American Management Association
Certificates
In cooperation with the American Management Association Extension Institute (AMA), the Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development offers the following AMA Certificate Programs:
*Certificate in Management
*Certificate in Human Resource Management
*Administrative Assistant's Certificate
*Certificate in Strategic Leadership
These nationally recognized programs provide participants with the opportunity to select areas in which they wish to develop skills, receive recognition for their accomplishments, and provide evidence of professional development to advance in their career. Curriculum guides and requirements are available in the Division Office. Classes are conveniently scheduled during the evening hours and in a two-day format. Certificate programs are available on an in-plant basis at times convenient to industry.
Health Sciences Center of Emphasis
The College offers a variety of continuing education opportunities to healthcare professionals through a special program designated specifically for the health professions. The Center is the only one of its kind in Tennessee and is a specially supported center to deliver continuing education to working health professionals in the Middle Tennessee area. The courses offered by Center faculty may be conducted day, night, or weekends, on our main campus in Gallatin or a variety of off-campus locations such as area healthcare agencies and facilities, ambulance services, and fire departments.
The Center offers over 50 short courses and workshops in many areas of health care delivery including the following specific courses: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider and instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider and instructor, Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) provider and instructor, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC). Additional courses in intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and automatic external defibrillation are also available. Specialty courses can be developed by each of the Allied Health Division's credit programs to meet specific needs of a specific discipline when necessary. For a complete list of courses available, to request a course, or for additional information, contact the Center at the College.
Other Special Programs
Air Force Reserve Officers
Training Corps Program
Students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Detachment 790 on the campus of Tennessee State University. AFROTC provides pre-commissioning training to college students (male and female) who desire to serve as officers in the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
High School students may also apply for the AFROTC College Scholarship Program online at www.AFROTC.com. The application deadline is typically December 1 of your senior year. Detailed eligibility requirements are available on the AFROTC.com website.
As AFROTC cadets, the majority of students will earn scholarships that may cover all, or a significant portion of tuition costs. In addition, cadets earn a monthly stipend of up to $400 and up to $510 per academic year to pay for textbooks.
Cadets are required to attend AFROTC classes in uniform one day per week. One summer, typically between the sophomore and junior year, cadets must attend a four-week military training session. The combination of USAF military education, training, and college-level curriculum gives cadets a broad-based knowledge of management, leadership, and technical skills.
The minimum eligibility requirements are as follows: U.S. citizen, thirty years old or younger on 31 December of the year you graduate (exception - prior enlisted), meet USAF weight standards, pass a physical fitness test, have a 2.5+ cumulative college GPA, and pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (a USAF-unique academic aptitude test).
Although the USAF will accept students from any accredited academic major, there is a critical need for engineers (all disciplines) and meteorologists. Upon graduation, cadets will earn USAF commissions, as Second Lieutenants, and must serve a minimum of four years on active duty.
For more information, visit www.AFROTC.com or telephone the Det 790 Unit Admissions Officer at 615-963-5931. Also visit the DET 790 website at www.tnstate.edu./rotc.
Distance Learning
Volunteer State's Distance Learning program offers non-traditional instruction delivery to assist students who are prevented from attending traditional classes by work, family or other commitments and responsibilities or who prefer learning via technology.
Most of the general education core and selected major courses may be completed through videotape telecourses, Web courses, CD ROM courses and Hybrid (Blended) courses. Students can complete most degree requirements by combining distance learning, weekend, and traditional courses while maintaining work schedules and family responsibilities. Additionally, several degrees may be completed via distance courses through a combination of VSCC videotape telecourses, on-line, hybrid, and Regents on-line degree courses.
Vol State students may complete three degree programs through the RODP online program:
• Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies Concentration in Information Technology
• Associate of Arts in General Studies (University Parallel)
• Associate of Science in General Studies (University Parallel) Distance Learning activities include "College @ Home":
• Videotape Telecourses
• CD ROM courses
• Internet Courses
• Hybrid (7 class meetings with online components)
• Regents Online Degree Courses
• Interactive Television Classes between the main campus and other sites
The Volunteer State Community College Website (www.volstate.edu) has detailed listings on each semester's Distance Learning offerings with information on College admission and enrollment.
College @ Home
Volunteer State offers a number of Videotape courses on VHS video-cassettes and computer CD ROMs providing convenient opportunities for College and Continuing Education credit.
These courses can be completed mainly at home with a maximum of five on -campus class sessions. VHS videotapes or computer CD ROMs, a detailed course syllabus and personal contact with instructors guide students through the course content. This type of independent course offers an option for students with unique academic needs. Each student should consult his/her academic advisor, instructors, and College @ Home personnel to determine which courses best meet the student's needs.
Courses currently available:
ACT 201 Prin of Acct I
ACT 202 Prin of Acct II
AHC 111* Drugs and Solutions
AHC 115* Medical Terminology
ASTR 1030 Astronomy
BIOL 1030 Essentials of Biology
BUS 110* Intro to Business
BUS 251* Business Law
CIS 100 Computer Technology & Applications
COM 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
COM 103 Public Speaking
DSPM 0700 Basic Mathematics
ECO 211 Prin of Economics I
ECO 212 Prin of Economics II
ENGL 1010 English Comp I
ENGL 1020 English Comp II
ENGL 1030 Introduction to Film
FREN 1010 Beginning French I
FREN 1020 Beginning French II
GEOG 105 World Regional Geography
GEOL 1040 Physical Geology
HED 100 Personal Health
HED 220 Principles of Nutrition
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
MATH 0990 Geometry
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MGT 110* Principles of Management
PHED 1190 Walking
POL 200 American Gov't. and Politics
PSCI 1030 Introduction to Physical Science
PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 211 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PSY 231 Child Psychology
RAD 220 Radiologic Pathology
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
SPAN 1010 Beginning Spanish I
SPAN 1020 Beginning Spanish II
Most courses are offered each semester. Most classes meet with instructors at the beginning of each semester. Additional required or optional class meetings with instructors may be scheduled. For further information, contact the College @ Home Hotline 230-3409. Complete listings of College @ Home videotape telecourses for each semester are contained on Vol State's Web Site.
Internet Online Courses
Selected Volunteer State courses are also offered online over the Internet. Students with Internet access and Web browser software can take classes using the Web. For students who do not have Internet access, it is available at an educational discount price or students may use the facilities on campus.
Courses currently available:
ACT 201 Prin of Acct I
ACT 202 Prin of Acct II
ACT 210 Microcomputer Accounting
BIOL 1030 Essentials of Biology
BUS 110* Intro to Business
BUS 111* Keyboarding with Word Processing
BUS 155* Business Math
CED 100* Career Exploration/Development
CHEM 1030 Fundamentals of Chemistry (Lecture Section)
CIS 113* Visual BASIC
CIS 150* Microcomputer Spreadsheets
CIS 160* Microcomputer Data Bases
COM 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
DSPS 0800 Learning Strategies
DSPM 0850 Intermediate Algebra
EDU 101 Introduction to Education
EDU 102 Human Growth & Development
ENGL 1010 English Comp I
ENGL 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2110 Survey of American Literature I
ENGL 2120 Survey of American Literature II
FST 101* Principles of Emergency Services
FST 102* Hazardous Materials I
FST 103* Firefighting Strategies and Tactics
FST 107* Occupational Safety & Health for Emerg. Ser.
FST 202* Fire Investigation I
FST 209* Hazardous Materials II
HTL 110 Intro to Hospitality
HTL 111* Introduction to Hospitality Management II - Food and Beverage
HTL 130* Basic Sanitation
HTL 205 Lodging Management
HTL 215* Housekeeping Mgt.
LGM 130* Intro to Logistics Mgt.
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1530 Elementary Statistics
MATH 1720 Pre-Calculus II (Trigonometry)
MATH 1830 Intuitive Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
MGT 120* Supervision Principles
PSG 101* Anatomy & Physiology of Sleep Disorders
PSG 102* Classification of Sleep Disorders
PSG 110* Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation
PSG 130* Data Mgmt. In Polysomnography
PSG 131* Sleep Scoring
PSG 132* Sleep Registry Review
PSY 101 General Psychology
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
THEA 1030 Intro to Theater
Consult the Volunteer State Community College Web site (www.volstate.edu) for a current listing of the Internet classes available each semester.
Hybrid (Blended) Courses
Hybrid courses allow students to experience rich face to face and online educational experiences. Using creative scheduling, hybrid courses meet every other week for one 85 minute session and allow students to complete other course activities online in a WebCT Class.
Students can complete up to 12 credit hours by attending classes one night per week, plus participating in online assignments, discussions, presentations, and content reading both online and in text books. Thus, 2 courses per night, one night per week and a 12 hour load can be achieved each semester.
Courses currently available include:
ASTR 1030 Astronomy
CIS 100 Comp Tech & Application
COM 103 Public Speaking
ENGL 1010 English Comp I
ENGL 1020 English Comp II
ENGL 1030 Intro to Film
MATH 1130 College Algebra
PSY 101 General Psychology
SOC 101 Introduction Sociology
Tennessee Regents Online Degree Program
Volunteer State Community College offers the TBR Regents Online Degree, a program to increase higher education access for adult Tennesseans, especially those with some college experience. It maximizes effective use of technology to deliver college level instruction and provide student access to web-based courses and degree programs.
The Regents Online Degree builds on collaboration of course work completed at TBR institutions. It is aimed at adults who have earned college credits and want to complete an Associate or Bachelor degree.
All courses are fully online. Advising, student support, and other forms of student assistance are available online; students and faculty have technical support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Volunteer State offers the following RODP degrees.
• Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies Concentration in Information Technology
• Associate of Arts in General Studies (University Parallel)
• Associate of Science in General Studies (University Parallel)
Through online delivery students may study and complete course work at any time, and from any place. Courses are delivered on the internet.
Students apply to VSCC for the online degree exactly as they do for any other program. VSCC will evaluate any transfer course work. Courses are available in traditional (16 week) and fast-track format.
Web Based degree programs build on existing courses at TBR two and four year institutions. Students may complete an associate degree designed for transfer to a university, and an associate of applied science degree in professional studies. All 13 TBR two-year colleges will award associate degrees.
Online associate degrees earned at VSCC will transfer to TBR universities and credit will be accepted for Regents Online Bachelor Degrees in General Studies and Professional Studies. The Bachelor Degrees may be completed through the six TBR universities.
For additional information on the Regents Online Degree Program at Volunteer State Community College, call the Distance Education Office. You can also find out more about the Regents Online Degree Program at the following web site:
www.tn.regentsdegrees.org
Courses currently available:
ACC 1104 Prin of Accounting I
ACC 1105 Prin of Accounting II
AGR 130 Intro to Animal Science
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
ASTR 1030 Astronomy
BIOL 1010 Intro to Biology I and Lab
BIOL 1020 Intro to Biology II and Lab
BIT 1150 Intro to Micro Computers
CHEM 1010 Intro to Chemistry I
CHEM 1020 Intro to Chemistry II
CIS 1100 Technology for Techs
CIS 113 Visual Basic
CIS 173 Programming in C#
CIS 186 Database Programming
CIS 193 Intro to Linux + Certification
CIS 263 Web Page Development & Design
CIS 264 Web Page Applications
CMT 1010 Network/PC Communications
COL 101 Orientation: The College Experience
COM 1000 Beginning HTML
COM 1010 Basic Web Design
COM 1020 Basic Web Graphics
CST 203 Data Structures
CST 209 Java Programming I
CST 218 Java Programming II
DSPM 0700 Basic Mathematics
DSPM 0800 Elementary Algebra
DSPM 0850 Intermediate Algebra
DSPR 0700 Basic Reading
DSPR 0800 Developmental Reading
DSPS 0800 Study Skills
DSPW 0700 Basic Writing
DSPW 0800 Developmental Writing
ECED 1010 Orient to Early Childhood Education
ECED 2010 Safe Healthy Learning Environment
ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECED 2040 Family Dynamics/Comm Involve
ECED 2060 Development of Exceptional Children
ECED 2070 Development Assessment
ECED 2085 Math & Science in Early Childhood
ECON 2010 Economics I
ECON 2020 Economics II
ECON 2030 Survey of Economics
EDU 201 Foundations of Education
EDU 250 Instruct Tech in Education
EDU 2050 Classroom Management
ENGL 1010 English Comp I
ENGL 1020 English Comp II
ENGL 1113 Intro to Research
ENGL 1114 Technical Editing
ENGL 2010 Intro to Poetry & Drama
ENGL 2110 American Lit I
ENGL 2112 Technical Report Writing
ENGL 2116 Writing for the Web
ENGL 2120 American Literature II
ENGL 2210 Eng Masterpieces I
ENGL 2220 Eng Masterpieces II
ENGL 2410 Western World Lit I
ENGL 2420 Western World Lit II
ENGL 2630 Lit for Children
GEOG 105 World Regional Geog
HIST 1110 World Civic to 1650
HIST 1120 World Civic 1650-present
HIST 2010 History (US) I
HIST 2020 History (US) II
HIST 2030 Tennessee History
HMSE 1100 Concepts Fitness/Wellness
HTL 110 Intro Hosp Industry
INTC 1050 Computer Graphics & Animation
MATH 1130 College Algebra
MATH 1410 Number Concepts Elem Education
MATH 1420 Geometry for Elem Education
MATH 1530 Probability/Statistics (non calculus)
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Pre-Calculus
MATH 1720 Pre-Calculus II
MATH 1830 Intuitive Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
MATH 1920 Calculus II
MATH 2010 Intro to Linear Algebra
MATH 2810 Discrete Struct & Math Reasoning
MKT 2450 E-Commerce
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 201 Intro to World Religions
PHIL 1030 Intro Philosophy
PHYS 1030 Physics (with lab)
POL 1010 U S Govt & Politics
PS 2020 State & Local Government
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSY 101 General Psychology
PSYC 2111 Psy of Human Growth Devl.
SOC 1010 Intro to Sociology
SOC 1020 Social Problems
SOC 1120 Intro to Cultural Anthropology
SP 110 Fund Public Speaking
SPAN 1010 Spanish I
SPAN 1020 Spanish II
SPAN 2010 Intermediate Spanish I
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theater
WEB 2811 Advanced Computer Graphics
WEB 2812 Advanced Web Page/Site Design
Interactive Video Classes and Video Conferencing
The College operates two main campus and one Livingston Center video conference rooms. Classes are scheduled each semester which allow students in Livingston, Gallatin, and other selected sites to meet together with a single instructor through connected video classrooms. Interactive Conferencing can also be accomplished from Livingston and/or the main campus to ten ExCEED Fiber Network sites in Overton, Pickett, Clay, Jackson, Fentress, and Putnam Counties.
Video Conference meetings for education, business and industry are also available virtually worldwide to any other site which is technically equipped for connection.
Weekend College
With many students facing challenging daily schedules during the week, both at home and at work, Weekend College courses provide an attractive alternative. Courses range from full fifteen-week classes of two-three hours (depending on hours of credit) on Saturday mornings to concentrated five-week courses usually involving three hours on Friday nights and 8:30 - 4:30 on Saturdays.
Enrollment in Weekend College classes along with evening and College @ Home classes is an excellent means of accelerating completion of the associate degree. College support services are available on Saturday to complement the student's program of study.
Community Service Programs
The community service program of the College includes a wide range of activities involving cooperative efforts between College personnel and the community. Included among the activities are campus and cultural events, consulting and advisory services, campus participation in civic organizations and community-based efforts, conferences and institutes, facility utilization, and other specialized services available through individual units of the College. Community service is an integral component of the overall operation of the institution, with all administrative units sharing in the responsibility of service.
Certificate Programs
For the student who wants to specialize in a certain field of study without taking all of the courses required for the associate degree, the College offers academic and technical certificate programs as part of the continuing education concept. These programs allow the student to benefit from the most important aspects of the degree program of his chosen area without meeting all degree requirements.
Upon successful completion of a prescribed program in his area, the student is awarded a certificate. Certificates are offered by Volunteer State Community College to indicate a satisfactory level of achievement in selected programs that require less than two years of full-time study.
Vol State offers a variety of certificate programs. These programs vary in the number of hours required. For detailed information on specific programs, refer to the section on Programs of Study (Certificate Programs). The general requirements for awarding a certificate are:
1. A minimum quality point average of 2.00 in courses presented to meet the requirements for the certificate.
2. A total of six (6) semester hours of transfer work may be applied to a Certificate. All other course requirements must be completed in residence at Vol State.
3. Enrollment in courses required for the academic and/or technical certificate at the time an application for the certificate is made or permission from the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Professional Advancement Opportunities
Short-term courses and programs are available in select professions for individuals to develop the skills required to attain entry-level positions. Education and training are also provided for career sustainment and skills upgrade. Specific lists of credit and non-credit offerings may be obtained through the appropriate academic division. Professional advancement opportunities include:
Allied Health Division - College Credit Courses
•Advanced Practitioner in Respiratory Care
•Computerized Tomography
•Coding/Reimbursement
•Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
•Mammography
*Medical Transcription
Business Division - College Credit Courses
•Accounting
•Hotel & Restaurant Management
•Rooms Division Management
•Food and Beverage Management
•Marketing and Sales Management
•Accounting and Financial Management
•Computer Specialist (leading to Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification and A+ Certification)
•Logistics
Business and Industry Institute - Non-Credit Courses
•Lean Manufacturing
•Environmental Health & Safety
•Human Capital
•Quality Management
•Leadership Solutions
•Project Management
•Team Building
•Basic Skills
English as a Second Language
•Workplace Spanish
•Technical Training
•Computer Training
American Management Association Certificate Program
•Certificate in General Management
•Certificate in Human Resource Management
•Certificate in Strategic Leadership
•Certificate for the Administrative Professional
•Customized AMA Certificate Programs
Entrepreneur/Small Business Workshops
•On-Line Training Center
•And More!
Health Sciences Center of Emphasis
•Dental Assisting
•Emergency Medical Services
•Fire Science Technology
•Health Information Technology
•Physical Therapy
•Radiography
•Respiratory Therapy etc.
