Degrees & Certificates

Choose from 100+ programs - whether you're going to work or continuing your education.

For students planning to enter the job market immediately upon graduation:

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Technical Certificate

For students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university:

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - University Parallel

Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.)

Associate of Science (A.S.) - University Parallel

Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.)

List of All Degrees

Degree Types

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) - designed for students planning to enter the job market immediately upon graduation or to advance their career.

Technical Certificates - designed to give the student minimum essential core subjects necessary to enter a career.

University Parallel Major (A.A. and A.S.) - students who desire to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university may complete the first two years at Volunteer State Community College.

Associate of Science in Teaching Degree (A.S.T.) - designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a program toward teacher certification in K-6 (elementary education) and then transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents University for the completion of a four year degree.

Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) - students who complete the required courses will earn an associates degree and then transition seamlessly as a junior to a participating four-year college or university. All earned credit hours will apply toward a bachelor’s degree in the same academic area.