Degrees & Certificates

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  • Accelerated Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificat... View in Catalog Preview

    Accelerated Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This program combines the one-semester Basic Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate and the Advanced Medical Technician Technical Certificate into a single semester. Students will learn valuable basic skills such as EMS operations, basic bandage, childbirth, and how to work as part of a first responder team. Students will then progress to more advanced skills, such as IV therapy and supraglottic airways, as well as more complex medication administration, all in this single-semester course. When students successfully complete the semester, they are eligible for both the basic and advanced national registry exams needed for state licensure.

    The Accelerated Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award the area of emphasis.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The student will apply fundamental knowledge relative to the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical services system as well as emergency medical services system operations as a pre-hospital emergency care provider.
    2. The student will demonstrate fundamental knowledge in EMS Systems, Research, Workforce Safety and Wellness, Documentation, Communication,and Medical/Legal and Ethics.
    3. The student will identify the operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety in performing emergency care and operational aspects as a prehospital care provider.
    4. The student will apply a fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, and lifespan development relative to patient assessment in determining emergency medical care administration.
    5. The student will apply a fundamental knowledge in patient airway management, including oxygen administration, airway adjunct application, and artificial ventilation.
    6. The student will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of pharmacology, medication administration, and emergency medications interventions available to treat patients as a pre-hospital care provider in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    7. The student will apply scene information to guide emergency management of patients by using scene size-up information, patient findings related to primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment.
    8. The student will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of age-related management of prehospital emergency care within the scope practice of a prehospital care provider caring for a medical patient, including, but not limited to, neurologic emergencies, gastrointestinal/urologic emergencies, immunologic emergencies, endocrine/hematologic emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and toxicological emergencies. 
    9. The student will apply fundamental knowledge to perform age-related management of shock and resuscitation.
    10. The student will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of environmental emergencies, EMS operations, transport operations, lifting and moving patients, vehicle extrication, special rescue, incident management, and terrorism response.
    11. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills to develop the ability to analyze and develop the most effective means of caring for age-related patient management of prehospital care for patients.

    CIP Code:(31) 51.0904.04         SOC Code:29-2041

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    • EMSX 1150 - *Basic EMTB/A Clinical link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSX 1250 - *EMT First Responder link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSX 1260 - *Basic EMTB/A Skills Lab link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSX 1350 - *Introduction to EMTB/A link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSX 2250 - *EMTB/A Field Internship link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSX 2260 - *Advanced EMTB/A Skills link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSX 2650 - *Advanced EMTB/A link contains # Credits: (6)
  • Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate prepares students to succeed in entry-level administrative support positions in practically any sector of the economy.  Students will complete courses that align with popular industry certifications from Microsoft.  Graduates also will develop the knowledge and confidence to adapt to workplace requirements of the future.  Knowledge and skills gained in the program also provide students a strong foundation for further studies toward an Associate’s degree.

    The Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Marketing concentration, the Associate of Arts, and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award the concentration and area of emphasis.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Students will demonstrate skill development in software applications common to most modern business offices.
    2. Students will perform electronic and routine administrative office procedures.
    3. Students will prepare documents pertinent to an office environment.
    4. Students will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0401.00    SOC Code: 43-6014

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ADMN 1311 - *Word Processing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1302 - *Keyboarding with Word Processing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1370 - *Spreadsheet Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (9)

    • BUSN 1302 - *Keyboarding with Word Processing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (9)

    • ADMN 1311 - *Word Processing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1370 - *Spreadsheet Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The one-semester Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Technical Certificate program is the required course of studies designed to prepare students for advanced positions as professional medical care providers in a pre-hospital setting such as an ambulance service.  These are prerequisite courses required by the State of Tennessee EMS rules and regulations for persons considering entry into the Paramedic Technical Certificate program.  The AEMT duties include the recognition, assessment, and management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the direction of the medical control physician or medical director.  The courses follow the current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.  Students who successfully complete the course work and clinical components of the program are eligible for the Tennessee Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Licensing Examination.  The program has an application and selection process.  To be admitted to the program, students MUST be 18 years old, and submit an acceptable background check, a “passing” drug screen, and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading.  Students should be physically able to perform heavy lifting or strenuous activity for extended periods and must demonstrate the ability to perform these tasks during classroom and clinical periods.  Students must have successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have a current Tennessee EMT license prior to enrollment in the AEMT program.

    Courses are offered at several off-campus locations that may include Nashville, Springfield, and Clarksville.  Up to twelve students are accepted into each section of the course each semester offered.  Students enrolled MUST successfully complete all didactic and clinical components of the program to be eligible to take professional licensing examinations.

    The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award the area of emphasis.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic traumatic and non-traumatic emergency disorder.

    2. The student will apply the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of operating as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.  

    3. The student will apply the multiple determinants of medical and legal considerations of operating as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre- hospital emergency care setting. 

    4. The student will demonstrate fundamental knowledge used in the skills associated with advanced level management of age-related patient presentations associated with care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 

    5. The student will apply fundamental knowledge in the multiple determinants of pharmacological interventions available to treat patients as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.

    6. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills to develop the ability to analyze and develop the most effective means of caring for age-related patient management of prehospital care for patients as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0904.03     SOC Code: 29-2041

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (16)

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    • EMSA 1111 - *Advanced EMT Clinical link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSA 1112 - *Advanced EMT Field Internship link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSA 1201 - *Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSA 1202 - *Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab link contains # Credits: (2)
    • EMSA 1501 - *Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies link contains # Credits: (5)
    • EMSA 1502 - *Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies link contains # Credits: (5)
  • Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu.

    The certificate program is offered for students interested in employment as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment. Students enrolling in this certificate program should have either completed or transferred in credit (from a TCAT, for example) equivalent to the Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate. Instruction in mechatronics provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training in electronics, mechanics, and computers to work in a variety of industrial and manufacturing related businesses. The certificate offers opportunities for employment preparation and skills enhancement.

    The Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Technology and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The graduate will have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
    2. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of programmable logic controls (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 
    3. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.
    4. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to install, implement, and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.

    CIP Code: (09)15.0403.01     SOC Code: 17-3024.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Advanced Mechatronics Elective (Choose from the following list) Credits: (7)
      ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safetypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      INFS 1010 - Computer Applicationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MECH 2000 (Choose from any 2000 level courses) Credits: (7)
    • NOTE:  Any course used to satisfy the requirements of the Mechatronics Technical Certificate may not be used to satisfy the requirements of the Advanced Mechatronics Technical Certificate. If one of the required courses listed above was used to satisfy the requirements of the Mechatronics Technical Certificate, the student in consultation with the chair of the Mechatronics program may choose another course or courses to substitute. This may require more than one course be used for substitution to reach the minimum requirement of 18 credit hours.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, prerequisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    All courses required for completion of this certificate are offered at both the Gallatin and the Cookeville Campuses during the day and all 1000 level MECH courses are also offered at the Gallatin campus during the evening.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (10-11)

    • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4) Gallatin Campus Students OR Advanced Mechatronics Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3-4) Cookeville Campus Students

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (7-8)

    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4) Cookeville Campus Students OR Advanced Mechatronics Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3-4) Gallatin Campus Students
    • Advanced Mechatronics Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3-4)
  • Business, A.A.S. - Accounting View in Catalog Preview

    Business, A.A.S. - Accounting

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Business
    Concentration: Accounting

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Accounting Concentration is designed to prepare students for work in a supporting role within the accounting system. Duties performed by this person are generally in a paraprofessional capacity and include accounts receivable management, accounts payable management, tax preparation assistance, general ledger maintenance and cash control. The A.A.S. graduate could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including full-charge bookkeeper, accounting office manager, assistant accountant, or general ledger manager.

    The Associate of Applied Science in Business, Accounting Concentration was developed in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010.  Students who begin this program at Volunteer State Community College and transfer to another Tennessee public community college are guaranteed their credits will transfer and be credited toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business, Accounting Concentration at the receiving institution.

    The Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Accounting concentration.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Explain the role of accounting in business and how accounting information systems are used to gather, summarize, report, and analyze financial data.
    2. Perform the steps in the accounting cycle, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws and competence in tax planning and compliance.
    4. Identify ethical issues and apply a value-based reasoning system to accounting issues.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of cost accounting systems and the budgeting process.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0201.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2301 - *Payroll Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2331 - *Tax Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2341 - *Cost Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2382 - *Accounting Systems Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkAccounting Concentration Electives - Credits (12)

    • Accounting Concentration Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (12)
      ​Choose from any ACCT, BUSN, HMGT, LOGI, or WKBL Courses Credits: (0-12)
      CITC 1303 - *Database Conceptspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Accounting Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ACCT 2301 - *Payroll Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Accounting Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2341 - *Cost Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ACCT 2331 - *Tax Accounting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 2382 - *Accounting Systems Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Accounting Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Business, A.A.S. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management View in Catalog Preview

    Business, A.A.S. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Business
    Concentration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This concentration is designed for career growth in the expanding area of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Center/Warehouse Management. Employment in supervision and coordination roles in supply chain management, traffic management, entertainment touring, and order processing are the goals of the program.

    In addition to the AAS in Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, VSCC offers a Professional Advancement Opportunity in Logistics and Supply Chain.

    The Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate and the Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and develop problem solving skills utilizing quantitative data in business situations through physical or virtual presence in writing, speaking, listening, and electronic media.

    2. Describe practical applications that address real-life challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management.

    3. Describe the latest professional concepts of transportation management and apply them in a global supply chain environment.

    4. Demonstrate knowledge of the role warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) play in the supply chain.

    5. Recognize the impact of purchasing and supply chain management on the competitive success and profitability of modern organizations.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0201.01     SOC CODE 11-3071

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2050 - *Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkLogistics & Supply Chain Management Electives - Credits (12)

    • Logistics & Supply Chain Management Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (12)
      Choose from any ACCT, BUSN, HMGT, LOGI, OR WKBL Courses Credits: (0-12)
      CITC 1303 - *Database Conceptspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      CITC 1334 - *Project Management Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • Logistics & Supply Chain Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2050 - *Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • Logistics & Supply Chain Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Business, A.A.S. - Management View in Catalog Preview

    Business, A.A.S. - Management

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Business
    Concentration: Management

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The A.A.S. degree in Business, with a concentration in Management, is designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a business or organizational environment immediately following graduation.  Skills obtained in this program could be applied to a variety of settings including retail, office, hospitality and operations management, as well as sales and customer service.

    The Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Management concentration.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and develop problem solving skills utilizing quantitative data in business situations through physical or virtual presence in writing, speaking, listening, and electronic media.

    2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the American free enterprise system.

    3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic interaction of supply and demand.

    4. Apply business and management knowledge through employability of skills.

    5. Interpret accounting information, marketing practices, and economic data and be creative with business solutions.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0201.01

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    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)

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      CITC 1303 - *Database Conceptspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      CITC 1334 - *Project Management Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

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    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

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    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • Management Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • Management Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Business, A.A.S. - Marketing View in Catalog Preview

    Business, A.A.S. - Marketing

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Business
    Concentration: Marketing

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This concentration is designed to prepare students with knowledge and skills that can assist their career growth in the growing field of marketing. Typical duties performed by career oriented marketing employees include management of retail departments and store settings, personal selling, management of customer service, purchasing assistance, and merchandise management. Marketing employment is expected to grow as a part of the workforce well into the next century. Solid opportunities exist for growth from entry level to career sustaining and management responsibilities. Representative job titles include retail department manager, assistant and store manager, sales representative, merchandise manager, and purchasing assistant.

    The Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate and the Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Marketing concentration.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Explain the concept of marketing and how marketing strategies are planned, implemented and controlled.

    2. Explain the process of marketing and how marketing strategies are planned, implemented and controlled.

    3. Explain the process of market segmentation and target marketing.

    4. Identify the elements of the marketing mix and how they are used to satisfy marketing opportunities.

    5. Analyze consumer behavior in specific situations against the framework of consumer behavior.

    6. Identify the marketing planning process and the development of the key elements of a marketing strategy.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0201.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  content.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2389 - *Social Media Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMarketing Concentration Electives - Credits (12)

    • Marketing Concentration Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (12)
      Choose from any ACCT, BUSN, HMGT, LOGI, or WKBL Courses Credits: (0-12)
      ADMN 1311 - *Word Processing Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSSpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      CITC 1303 - *Database Conceptspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      CITC 1334 - *Project Management Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • Marketing Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • Marketing Concentration Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
    • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2360 - *International Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2389 - *Social Media Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Computer Information Technology (CIT) Technical Certificate provides students a broad introduction to key knowledge and skills needed to support entry level work in IT and/or continued studies in the field.  Courses focus on skillsets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and include programming, computer repair and maintenance, networking, web-page design and common computer applications.  The courses prepare well-motivated students to sit for as many as three industry-recognized certification examinations.

    The Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Cyber Defense, Networking, and Programming concentrations and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these concentrations and areas of emphasis.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business, and technology skills in the workplace.
    2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.
    3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.
    4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.
    5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

    CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00    SOC Code: 15-1232;49-2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1310 - *Programming I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR CITC 2320 - *Windows Server Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (9)

    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (9)

    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1310 - *Programming I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR CITC 2320 - *Windows Server Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Cyber Defense View in Catalog Preview

    Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Cyber Defense

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Computer Information Technology
    Concentration: Cyber Defense

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages and products. The program consists of a common core of General Education and Computer Information Technology major core courses, combined with subject-specific courses designed to address skills within the concentration area. These subject-specific courses focus on those skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.

    The Cyber Defense Concentration will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics.  The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders.  In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques.  Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real-world internship experiences.  Required courses are: Digital Forensics, Network Security and Principles of Information Assurance.

    The Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Cyber Defense concentration.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    Students earning a degree in a Computer Information Technology program are required to take the CIT Exit Exam in order to graduate. Please see your advisor for more details.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace.

    2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.

    3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.

    4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.

    5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

    CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00     SOC CODE 15-1232, 49-2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ORCOMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (13)

    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Requirements - Credits (33)

    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1332 - *Unix/Linux Operating System link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1351 - *Principles of Information Assurance link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2320 - *Windows Server I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2323 - *Windows Server II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2326 - *Network Security link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2339 - *Windows Server III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2352 - *Digital Forensics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2356 - *Penetration Testing and Network Defense link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1351 - *Principles of Information Assurance link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2320 - *Windows Server I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1332 - *Unix/Linux Operating System link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2323 - *Windows Server II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2352 - *Digital Forensics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • CITC 2326 - *Network Security link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2339 - *Windows Server III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2356 - *Penetration Testing and Network Defense link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

  • Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Networking View in Catalog Preview

    Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Networking

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Computer Information Technology
    Concentration: Networking

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages and products. The program consists of a common core of General Education and Computer Information Technology major core courses, combined with subject-specific courses designed to address skills within the concentration area. These subject-specific courses focus on those skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.

    Students in the Networking Concentration will complete coursework and hands-on experiences in planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of networks of different sizes. In addition to networking skills, students will also complete Computer Science coursework in security, operating systems, server management, and programming, in combination with other technology courses. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include Network+, A+, and Cisco CCNA, among others. Required courses are A+ Hardware & Software, Windows Server Administration and Network Security.

    The Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Networking concentration.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    Students earning a degree in a Computer Information Technology program are required to take the CIT Exit Exam in order to graduate. Please, see your advisor for more details.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace.

    2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.

    3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.

    4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.

    5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

    CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00    SOC CODE 15-1232, 49-2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (13)

    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Requirements - Credits (33)

    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1323 - *CCNA I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1324 - *CCNA II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1332 - *Unix/Linux Operating System link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2320 - *Windows Server I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2321 - *CCNA III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2323 - *Windows Server II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2326 - *Network Security link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2339 - *Windows Server III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.  DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1323 - *CCNA I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2320 - *Windows Server I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1324 - *CCNA II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2323 - *Windows Server II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1332 - *Unix/Linux Operating System link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • CITC 2321 - *CCNA III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2339 - *Windows Server III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2326 - *Network Security link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

  • Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Programming View in Catalog Preview

    Computer Information Technology, A.A.S. - Programming

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Computer Information Technology
    Concentration: Programming

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages and products. The program consists of a common core of General Education and Computer Information Technology major core courses, combined with subject-specific courses designed to address skills within the concentration area.  These subject-specific courses focus on those skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.

    This concentration is a preparation for a career as a programmer or software engineer. Emphasis is placed on issues related to knowing how to use the features of object programming languages like java, the design and implementation of classes and objects, the process of developing and maintaining software. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing along with real world internship experiences. This concentration may include preparation for the Oracle certified Associate (Java Programmer Certification). Required courses are Programming II OR Computer Science II, and one other approved geographically appropriate Programming course.

    The Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Programming concentration.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    Students earning a degree in a Computer Information Technology program are required to take the CIT Exit Exam in order to graduate. Please, see your advisor for more details.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace.

    2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.

    3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.

    4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.

    5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

    CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00     SOC CODE 15-1232, 49-2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (13)

    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Requirements - Credits (33)

    • CITC 1310 - *Programming I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1311 - *Programming II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1334 - *Project Management I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2340 - *Advance Database Concepts & Programming link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2347 - *Web Database Application Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2376 - *Mobile Application Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2391 - *Special Topics in Computer Information Technology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • WEBT 2300 - *Client-Side Programming (JavaScript) link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1320 - *CompTIA A+ link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1302 - *Introduction to Networking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1310 - *Programming I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CITC 1311 - *Programming II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • WEBT 2300 - *Client-Side Programming (JavaScript) link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2340 - *Advance Database Concepts & Programming link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1334 - *Project Management I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • CITC 2347 - *Web Database Application Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2376 - *Mobile Application Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2367 - *Cloud Essentials link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2391 - *Special Topics in Computer Information Technology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 2190 - *Capstone Course in Computer Information link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

  • Correctional Officer Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Correctional Officer Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Corrections Technical Certificate offers students a competitive edge when seeking employment for entry-level positions in the corrections field.  Students completing the certificate may apply some coursework toward the AAS or AS/AA degree in Criminal Justice. Evening and online classes are available.

    Students are required to complete a thirty-two (32) contact hour course through TCI (Tennessee Corrections Institute), which will be embedded in the program in order to receive this certificate.

    The Correctional Officer Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, the Associate of Science, Criminal Justice and General Studies area of emphasis, and the Associate of Arts, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Discuss the history of corrections, special populations in corrections, gangs, and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act).
    2. Identify issues concerning mental illness, suicide prevention, officer wellness, and sexual harassment in corrections.
    3. Relate communication, report writing, and intelligence-gathering techniques to a corrections environment.
    4. Identify and cite laws concerning use of force, duty to intervene, and constitutional and civil rights laws for corrections populations.

    CIP Code:(27) 43.0104.01    SOC Code:33-3051.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (16)

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    • CRMJ 1325 - Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1341 - *Physical Defensive Tactics link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Criminal Justice Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Criminal Justice Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate is a multi-disciplinary program offering students a competitive edge when seeking employment for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field.  Students completing the certificate may apply some coursework toward the AAS or AS/AA degree in Criminal Justice.

    For additional information, go to https://www.volstate.edu/academics/social-science-and-education/criminal-justiceelse - no logic for this link.

    The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, the Associate of Science, Criminal Justice and General Studies area of emphasis, and the Associate of Arts, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position in the criminal justice field.

    2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

    CIP  Code: (27) 43.0104.00    SOC Code: 33-3051.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (16)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ TC Electives (Choose from the following list or consult with the Program Advisor for approved course options) Credits: (4)
    • ​ CITC 2352 - *Digital Forensicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Lawpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1325 - Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1350 - *Criminal Justice Career Planningpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorismpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 1381 - *Interview and Interrogationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 2312 - Criminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

      CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 2381 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-6)

      CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parolepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      CRMJ 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (16)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTraditional Schedule (One Semester)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ TC Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
  • Criminal Justice, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

    Degree:  Associate of Applied Science
    Major:  Criminal Justice

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is for students wanting to complete an associate degree and find employment after graduation, with no intention of transferring to a four-year university or college. The AAS is a multi-disciplinary degree program with courses in criminal law, investigation, corrections, terrorism, policing, and report writing; preparing students for entry level careers in the criminal justice field. Fast track options available.  For additional information about this degree program, go to www.volstate.edu/CriminalJustice

    The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate and the Correctional Officer Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this degree.

    All students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice are required to take the Criminal Justice Exit Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level position in the criminal justice field.

    2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

    3. Students will identify individual rights as they apply to government and law enforcement interaction.

    4. Students will be able to analyze evidentiary and investigative procedures.

    CIP Code: (27) 43.0104.00   SOC Code: 33-3011.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15-16)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)
    • OR Natural Sciencecontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (33)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2312 - Criminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCRMJ Electives - Credits (12)

    • CRMJ Electives (Choose from the following list or consult with the Program Advisor for approved course options) Credits: (12)

    ​ CITC 2352 - *Digital Forensicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    CRMJ 1325 - Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    CRMJ 1341 - *Physical Defensive Tacticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    CRMJ 1381 - *Interview and Interrogationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)  
    CRMJ 2381 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-6)
    CRMJ 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPRpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.

    See your advisor to create a degree plan. DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above - CRMJ 1325preview_course_nopop.php link  and CRMJ 1341preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2312 - Criminology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15-16)

    • CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above - CITC 2352preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)
      OR Natural Science content.php link  (BIOL 1030 preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3-4)
    • CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parole link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above - CRMJ 2311preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (ENGL 2860preview_course_nopop.php link  or THEA 1030preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (PSYC 1030preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

  • Dental Assisting Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Dental Assisting Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This technical certificate program is one year (twelve months) and is composed of didactic and clinical instruction. It is designed and organized to promote the personal and professional growth of each student. The main objectives of the program are to prepare the student to function in the dental setting and to academically qualify for the Dental Assistant National Board certification examination and the Tennessee Board of Dentistry registry examination. The program in Dental Assisting is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

    Students desiring entrance into the Dental Assistant program must have the following on file:

    Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking.

    1. Application to Health Sciences Careers
    2. Complete documents located in the Program Information Packet
    3. All students will be required to complete a criminal background check upon formal acceptance in a Health Sciences program. Please take a look at our Background Check Requirements and steps on how to get your results submitted.

    This profession may expose the student to blood borne pathogens.  Therefore, the Dental Assistant Program follows all rules and regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  The student is required to be immunized against infectious diseases as required by the clinical affiliates and OSHA regulations or complete a refusal document with the guidelines of the regulations.  Clinical affiliates may refuse clinical rotation access to students who fail to obtain the required immunizations.

    The application deadline is May 15. Applicants are admitted into the program each August. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. The Dental Assistant courses begin in August and end the following August. Any questions about the program or the admissions procedure should be directed to the Program Director.

    The Dental Assisting Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Dental Assisting concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Students will demonstrate the basic skills to be a competent dental assistant.
    2. Students will define the terminology unique to dental assisting.
    3. Students will illustrate comprehension of professional, ethical standards for dental assisting.
    4. Students will apply and demonstrate the basic knowledge of dental assisting in the dental setting and the career options.
    5. Students will apply and demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills within the parameters of dental assisting.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0601.00    SOC Code: 31-9091.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (45)

    • DAST 1510 - *Dental Radiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1520 - *Dental Materials link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1530 - *Clinical Chairside I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1540 - *Dental Science I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1550 - *Dental Science II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1560 - *Clinical Chairside II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1570 - *Clinical Practicum I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1580 - *Dental Office Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1590 - *Clinical Practicum II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1600 - *Fundamentals of Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1610 - *Advanced Radiology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1620 - *Preventive Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1630 - *The Compromised Patient link contains # Credits: (2)
    • DAST 1640 - *Capstone Course link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1650 - *Special Topics in Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1660 - *Clinical Practice link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (45)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (18)

    • DAST 1510 - *Dental Radiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1520 - *Dental Materials link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1530 - *Clinical Chairside I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1540 - *Dental Science I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1630 - *The Compromised Patient link contains # Credits: (2)
    • DAST 1660 - *Clinical Practice link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (18)

    • DAST 1550 - *Dental Science II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1560 - *Clinical Chairside II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1570 - *Clinical Practicum I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1580 - *Dental Office Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1600 - *Fundamentals of Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1610 - *Advanced Radiology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1620 - *Preventive Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (9)

    • DAST 1590 - *Clinical Practicum II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1640 - *Capstone Course link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1650 - *Special Topics in Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The Diagnostic Medical Sonography technical certificate program is designed to prepare the student to become a diagnostic medical sonographer. Sonographers are skilled professionals who provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a physician. Upon completion of this competency based program, the student will be eligible to take multiple American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification board examinations. The program of study includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical training in the fields of acoustic principles and safety, as well as abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, vascular, breast, and small parts sonography.

    Admission to the program is limited and the deadline for applications, which can be found on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography website at https://www.volstate.edu/academics/health-sciences/dmselse - no logic for this link, is May 1. The four-semester program begins in August. A personal interview is required and screening of applicants will take place in late May, early June. Applicants seeking admission to the program must meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking and meet one of the following qualifications:

    Successful completion of a regionally accredited AMA recognized two-year program that is patient-care related (i.e., Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Nursing, Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technician, Sleep Diagnostics Technology) inclusive of the following prerequisites:  Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Medical Terminology, General Physics and College Algebra.

    OR

    Successful completion of any bachelor degree from an accredited program with the following prerequisites:  Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Medical Terminology, General Physics and College Algebra.

    OR

    Successful completion of Middle Tennessee State University’s 3+1 pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography program inclusive of the following prerequisites:  Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Medical Terminology, General Physics, and College Algebra.

    The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Demonstrate knowledge in appropriate didactic areas.
    2. Integrate knowledge into competency-based clinical experiences.
    3. Apply skills to meet the standards of the profession.
    4. Analyze clinical data.
    5. Write effectively in more than one format as part of the writing across the professional curriculum initiative.
    6. Provide excellent quality care to enrich and support the community through active engagement.
    7. Engage and maintain personal professional relationships.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0910.00     SOC Code: 29-2032

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (52)

    • SONO 2000 - *Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2001 - *Physics and Instrumentation I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2002 - *Obstetrics and Gynecology I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SONO 2003 - *Abdomen and Small Parts I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SONO 2004 - *Vascular I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2006C - *Clinical Education I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2010 - *Professional Research Inquiry link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2011 - *Physics and Instrumentation II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2012 - *Obstetrics and Gynecology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2013 - *Abdomen and Small Parts II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2014 - *Vascular II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2016C - *Clinical Education II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2020 - *Sonography Seminar link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2021 - *Physics and Instrumentation III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2026C - *Clinical Education III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2033 - *Breast Sonography link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2036C - *Clinical Education IV link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (52)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • SONO 2000 - *Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2001 - *Physics and Instrumentation I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2002 - *Obstetrics and Gynecology I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SONO 2003 - *Abdomen and Small Parts I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SONO 2006C - *Clinical Education I link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • SONO 2011 - *Physics and Instrumentation II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2012 - *Obstetrics and Gynecology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2013 - *Abdomen and Small Parts II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2016C - *Clinical Education II link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (12)

    • SONO 2004 - *Vascular I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2021 - *Physics and Instrumentation III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2026C - *Clinical Education III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2033 - *Breast Sonography link contains # Credits: (2)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • SONO 2010 - *Professional Research Inquiry link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2014 - *Vascular II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2020 - *Sonography Seminar link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2036C - *Clinical Education IV link contains # Credits: (4)
  • Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate prepares the student for employment in the field of childcare and early education.  Students who receive CDA (Child Development Associate) credential through Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) are given an opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge in curriculum development for young children and receive necessary training for CDA renewal.

    The Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Arts, and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award the area of emphasis.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to become a successful early childhood provider.

    2. Students will demonstrate and understanding of family relationships, child development, developmentally appropriate practice, observation and assessments, learning environment, health and safety, guidance, and orientation to professionalism in the field of early childhood education.

    CIP Code: (12) 19.0706.00     SOC Code: 25-2011, 25-9042

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (24)

    • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED Electives (Choose three credits from the following list) Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Developmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Carepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Childrenpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      ECED 2386 - Special Topicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-3)

      ECED 2390 - Creative Developmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The one-semester Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate program is the required course of studies designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as professional medical care providers in a pre-hospital setting.  These are prerequisite courses required by the State of Tennessee EMS rules and regulations for persons considering entry into the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate program. EMT duties include the recognition, assessment, and management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the direction of the medical control physician or medical director. The courses follow the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.  Students who successfully complete the course work and clinical components of the program are eligible for the Tennessee EMT Licensing Examination. The program is open to all students meeting admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking.  To be admitted to the program students MUST be 18 years old and submit an acceptable background check, a “passing” drug screen, and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading. Students should be physically able to perform heavy lifting or strenuous activity for extended periods of time and must demonstrate the ability to perform these tasks during classroom and clinical periods.

    Courses are offered at several off-campus locations that may include Nashville, Springfield and Clarksville. Up to twelve students are accepted into each section of the course each semester offered. Students enrolled MUST successfully complete all didactic and clinical components of the program to be eligible to take professional licensing examinations.

    The Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The student will utilize appropriate techniques to perform a patient assessment of an injured person of multi-system trauma and formulate a treatment plan for all conditions and injuries discovered.

    2. The student will utilize the appropriate techniques to obtain and document a medical history from a patient.

    3. The student will initiate basic interventions based on assessment findings.

    4. The student will demonstrate professional behavior including but not limited to integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communication, time management, teamwork, diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. 

    5. The student will apply fundamental knowledge relative to the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical services system as well as emergency medical services system operations as a pre-hospital emergency care provider. 

    6. The student will identify the operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety in performing emergency care and operational aspects as a prehospital care provider.

    7. The student will be able to serve as an EMS team member on an emergency call with more trained personnel in the lead role.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0904.02     SOC Code: 29-2041

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (16)

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSemester I - Credits (16)

    • EMSB 1101 - *EMT Medical Skills Lab link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSB 1102 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSB 1111 - *EMT Clinical link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSB 1112 - *EMT Field Internship link contains # Credits: (1)
    • EMSB 1601 - *EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations link contains # Credits: (6)
    • EMSB 1602 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies link contains # Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (16)

  • Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Digital and Broadcast Media View in Catalog Preview

    Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Digital and Broadcast Media

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Entertainment Media Production
    Concentration: Digital and Broadcast Media

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Entertainment Media Production combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained and plugged into the entertainment industry in Tennessee. Tracks include concentrations in music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media. The Associate of Applied Science is designed for the media workplace.

    This concentration is under the Entertainment Media Programs. It has been developed to include students interested in Radio, Announcing, Sports Commentary, Podcasting, Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube. This concentration will service their needs and provide training, practice, and portfolio development through this curriculum.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link or by talking with your advisor.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.

    2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist

    3. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.

    4. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.

    5. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements- Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements- Credits (15)

    • ART 270 - Type and Image link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements- Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

    • COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)

    • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 270 - Type and Image link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)

    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as a 3 credit hour course)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Multimedia & Web Design View in Catalog Preview

    Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Multimedia & Web Design

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Entertainment Media Production
    Concentration: Multimedia & Web Design

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Entertainment Media Production combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained and plugged into the entertainment industry in Tennessee. Tracks include concentrations in music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media. The Associate of Applied Science program is designed for the media workplace.

    This track is designed to give students the skills they need to work with many different types of software and media. Graphic design and animation courses give students specific marketable skills. Project management helps students to understand the web and graphic design business process. Students work in the college Apple computer lab with a variety of design software.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link, or by talking with your advisor.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
    2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist.
    3. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
    4. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
    5. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 253 - Graphic Design I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 270 - Type and Image link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 270 - Type and Image link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

    • EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ART 253 - Graphic Design I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Music Business View in Catalog Preview

    Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Music Business

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Entertainment Media Production
    Concentration: Music Business

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Entertainment Media Production combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained and plugged into the entertainment industry in Tennessee. Tracks include concentrations in music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production.  The Associate of Applied Science program is designed for the media workplace.

    This track prepares students for work in the business sector of music entertainment. The track focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music entertainment industry.  The track has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville Business environment.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link, or by talking with your advisor.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
    2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist.
    3. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
    4. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
    5. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcastpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory link contains # Credits: (3) Test-out option

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory link contains # Credits: (3) Test-out Option
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcastpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Music Production View in Catalog Preview

    Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Music Production

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Entertainment Media Production
    Concentration: Music Production

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Entertainment Media Production combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained and plugged into the entertainment industry in Tennessee. Tracks include concentrations in music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media. The Associate of Applied Science is designed for the media workplace.

    This track prepares students for work in studios and with music industry companies. The subject areas include audio recording techniques, digital audio technology, and audio for multimedia. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge, such as media advertising and sales. Students work in the Vol State recording studio anchored by an Avid/Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio console with Eucon technology.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link, or by talking with your advisor.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
    2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist.
    3. Evaluate 2-dimensional visuals for use in entertainment marketing and communication.
    4. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
    5. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
    6. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2272 - *Digital Audio Technology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2295P - *Recording Practicum link contains # Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 2 Credits)
    • MUS 226 - Music Technology I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1057 - Music Theory I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1058 - Ear Training I link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • EMPR 1271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1057 - Music Theory I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1058 - Ear Training I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 226 - Music Technology I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2272 - *Digital Audio Technology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2295P - *Recording Practicum link contains # Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 2 Credits)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in the Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
  • Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Video Production View in Catalog Preview

    Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S. - Video Production

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Entertainment Media Production
    Concentration: Video Production

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Entertainment Media Production combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained and plugged into the entertainment industry in Tennessee. Tracks include concentrations in music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media. The Associate of Applied Science program is designed for the media workplace.

    This track prepares students for work in studios and with video industry companies. The subject areas include television and video production, digital video editing, and field production and lighting. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge while working in the Vol State television studio.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link, or by talking with your advisor.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
    2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist.
    3. Evaluate 2-dimensional visuals for use in entertainment marketing and communication.
    4. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
    5. Explain and apply basic music terminology and theory.
    6. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkConcentration Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • ART 253 - Graphic Design I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production link contains # Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • THEA 1015 - Acting I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1125 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • THEA 1015 - Acting I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 1150 - *Introduction to Entertainment Business II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Film link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 253 - Graphic Design I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production link contains # Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • EMPR 2299P - *Capstone Experience link contains # Credits: (2-3) (Must be taken as 3 Credits)
  • Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate provides students the key, foundational business knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage their own small business or support the goals and success of an employer’s small business.  The knowledge and skills developed in this program are also highly applicable to a broad range of business positions with diverse employers in virtually every sector of the economy.  Student learning in this program can also provide a strong foundation for continued studies in pursuit of an associate degree or beyond.

    The Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate is embedded within all Associate of Applied Science in Business concentrations and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    1. Students will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, productivity, and accountability skills necessary to maintain their own business or effectively support the small business of an employer.
    2. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of financial statements, budgets, and other documents necessary to plan, track and measure the financial well-being of a business.
    3. Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the key principles and skills of entrepreneurship and marketing needed to develop and execute basic business capture strategies
    4. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize basic capabilities of several computer software programs widely utilized by most small businesses today.
    5. Students will develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0701.00     SOC Code: 11-1021

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (9)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (9)

    • BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Art (Studio) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Art (Studio) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Fine Arts
    Major: Fine Arts
    Area of Emphasis: Art (Studio)

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year school. The standard pre-professional degree for artists and designers is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Individuals majoring in art have a variety of career opportunities including, but not limited to, studio artist, graphic designer, photographer, web and/or multimedia designer, product and/or package designer, interior designer, craft artist including jewelry or textile designer, museum curator, art historian, and educator.

    Additionally, an art curriculum provides intensive education in problem-solving strategies, a skill both useful and desired in many occupations. For those students primarily interested in developing their problem-solving skills, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, and Graphic Design are recommended.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (30) 50.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements- Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2000 - ^Art History Survey I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2020 - ^Art History Survey II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must be a Literature course) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (HIST 2310 preview_course_nopop.php link  and HIST 2320 preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (21)

    • ART 1045 - Drawing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1050 - Drawing II link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Studio Art Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (9) 2, 3
      ​ ART 135 - Ceramics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 136 - Introduction to Printmakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imagingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 211 - Painting Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 253 - Graphic Design Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 260 - Special Studies in Artpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 280T - Individual Problems in Artpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who plan to attend ETSU or UT- Knoxville should take a three credit hour Studio Art Elective instead of Drawing II.
    2 Studio Art Electives are to be 1000 and 2000 level, non-sequential studio art courses. Students should consult their advisor regarding which studio art courses to take depending upon the university to which they plan to transfer.

    3 For the BFA at UT-Martin, four credit hours of foreign language are required; for the BFA at UT-Knoxville, six credit hours of foreign language are required.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ART 1045 - Drawing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2000 - ^Art History Survey I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog HIST 2310preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ART 1050 - Drawing II link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2020 - ^Art History Survey II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog HIST 2320preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Studio Art Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 2, 3
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course- See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Studio Art Electives (See list above) Credits: (3) 2, 3
    • Studio Art Electives (See list above) Credits: (3) 2, 3
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Music (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Fine Arts, A.F.A. - Music (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Fine Arts
    Major: Fine Arts
    Area of Emphasis: Music

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway prepares students for a career in many facets of music and music education. Our mission is to give students a solid foundation in music while providing them with a range of performance and creative opportunities. The pathway offers a diverse music theory curriculum that creates a dynamic, rich learning environment for students to pursue their passion for music and performing.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: 30.50.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (35)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music link contains # Credits: (3) ¹
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (26)³

    • MUS 1027 - Class Piano I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1057 - Music Theory I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1058 - Ear Training I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1127 - Class Piano II link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1155 - Music Theory II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1156 - Ear Training II link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 2055 - Music Theory III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 2056 - Ear Training III link contains # Credits: (1)
    • Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (4)
    • Private Lessons (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (8)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students will complete the remaining six hours of the humanities requirement, including one course in literature, at universities upon transfer.  Students who plan to transfer to the University of Memphis should complete a course in literature rather than music appreciation.

    2 Students who plan to transfer to University of Memphis and major in Music Business should take ECON 2100: Principles of Macroeconomics to fulfill one of these requirements. 

    3 Students must successfully complete placement requirements in music theory, ear training, and piano at the university where transfer is planned.  Students must also successfully complete required university auditions as appropriate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • MUS 1027 - Class Piano I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area)  Credits: (1)
    • Private Lessons (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (2)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 1058 - Ear Training I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1057 - Music Theory I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Private Lessons (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (2)
    • Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1127 - Class Piano II link contains # Credits: (1)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • MUS 1156 - Ear Training II link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MUS 1155 - Music Theory II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)2
    • Private Lessons (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (2)
    • Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (1)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

    • MUS 2055 - Music Theory III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MUS 2056 - Ear Training III link contains # Credits: (1)
    • Private Lessons (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (2)
    • Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (1)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)2
  • Fire Science Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Fire Science Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This technical certificate program is designed to prepare students in practical firefighting operations and fire service management. The emphasis in the curriculum is on history and theory, used when appropriate, to assist firefighters to cope with current problems in the field.

    The program offers training for professional fire service personnel to improve job performance and prepare for upward mobility. It is designed also to provide an avenue for area citizens to receive the training necessary for entry into a fire science career. All major courses meet the National Fire Academy standards.

    A student must complete the required major core courses and complete any two guided elective courses to earn the Fire Science Technology Technical Certificate.

    For those desiring an associate degree, the Technical Certificate may be used towards completion of the AAS in Fire Science Technology.

    Applicants wishing to enter the Technical Certificate program must complete the following process:

    • Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking
    • Submit any other requested documents

    The Fire Science Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and the ability to interact with others during academic studies and identify how the skills may be transferred to fire science occupations.
    2. Apply foundational fire science knowledge to “real world” scenarios and describe how the knowledge and skills can be applied to fire science related occupations.
    3. Identify “real world” scenarios in preparation for advancement in fire science related occupations through the application of prevention, response, and risk management knowledge and skills.
    4. Demonstrate professional communication skills in the academic setting and identify how the skills can be transferred to fire science occupations.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to apply problem-solving techniques or methods in a variety of settings to make informed decisions.
       

    CIP Code: (27) 43.0203.00     SOC CODE 33.2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (24)

    • FIRE 1310 - *Principles of Emergency Services link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1320 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1330 - *Fire Prevention link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2310 - *Fire Protection Systems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2320 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2330 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
    • EMSB 1101 - *EMT Medical Skills Labpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)

      EMSB 1102 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Labpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)

      EMSB 1111 - *EMT Clinicalpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)

      EMSB 1112 - *EMT Field Internshippreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)

      EMSB 1601 - *EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (6)

      EMSB 1602 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Emergenciespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (6)

      FIRE 1315 - *Rescue Awarenesspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 1325 - *Fire Investigation Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2315 - *Introduction to Homeland Security and Disaster Managementpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2325 - *Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supplypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2335 - *Strategies and Tacticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2340 - *Leadership Developmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2350 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administrationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2355 - *Hazardous Materials Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

      FIRE 2360 - *Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Servicespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2365 - *Hazardous Materials IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2370 - *Public Fire and Life Safety Educationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2375 - *Hazardous Materials Chemistrypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2380 - *Legal Aspects of Emergency Servicespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2385 - *Fire Investigation IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      FIRE 2399 - *Special Topics in Fire Sciencepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • FIRE 1310 - *Principles of Emergency Services link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1330 - *Fire Prevention link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2310 - *Fire Protection Systems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • FIRE 1320 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2320 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2330 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • Fire Science, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Fire Science, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Fire Science

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The degree is designed to address the educational needs of Tennesseans who desire to enter or advance their career within the field of fire science.  The program offers both flexibility for those with prior experience and training while providing a clear path for those who are new to the field of study.  It was designed to incorporate the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) core courses and, therefore, meets current, accepted standards of practice within the field of study.

    The Fire Science Technical Certificate and the Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this degree.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and the ability to interact with others during academic studies and identify how the skills may be transferred to fire science occupations.
    2. Apply foundational fire science knowledge to “real world” scenarios and describe how the knowledge and skills can be applied to fire science related occupations.
    3. Identify “real world” scenarios in preparation for advancement in fire science related occupations through the application of prevention, response, and risk management knowledge and skills.
    4. Demonstrate professional communication skills in the academic setting and identify how the skills can be transferred to fire science occupations.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to apply problem-solving techniques or methods in a variety of settings to make informed decisions.

    CIP Code: (27) 43.0203.00     SOC CODE 33.2011

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15-16)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)
      OR Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (45)

    • FIRE 1310 - *Principles of Emergency Services link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1320 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1330 - *Fire Prevention link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2310 - *Fire Protection Systems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2320 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2330 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Electives (Choose credits from the following list) Credits: (27)
      EMSB 1101 - *EMT Medical Skills Labpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (1)
      EMSB 1102 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Labpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
      EMSB 1111 - *EMT Clinicalpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
      EMSB 1112 - *EMT Field Internshippreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
      EMSB 1601 - *EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (6)
      EMSB 1602 - *EMT Trauma and Medical Emergenciespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (6)
      ​ FIRE 1315 - *Rescue Awarenesspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 1325 - *Fire Investigation Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2315 - *Introduction to Homeland Security and Disaster Managementpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2325 - *Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supplypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2335 - *Strategies and Tacticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2340 - *Leadership Developmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2350 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administrationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2355 - *Hazardous Materials Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2360 - *Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Servicespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2365 - *Hazardous Materials IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2370 - *Public Fire and Life Safety Educationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2375 - *Hazardous Materials Chemistrypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2380 - *Legal Aspects of Emergency Servicespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2385 - *Fire Investigation IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      FIRE 2399 - *Special Topics in Fire Sciencepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1310 - *Principles of Emergency Services link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 1330 - *Fire Prevention link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2320 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15-16)

    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3-4)
    • OR Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3-4)

    • FIRE 2330 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • FIRE 1320 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival link contains # Credits: (3)
    • FIRE 2310 - *Fire Protection Systems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Fire Science Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • Health Information Management, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Health Information Management, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Health Information Management

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The Health Information Management program is a two year associate of applied science degree designed to prepare individuals to manage and code the medical information obtained in the medical records, organize the coded information for reimbursement purposes, abstract other data to meet administrative and governmental requirements, manage medical and legal inquiries for medical information calculate healthier statistics, perform data analytics, manage medical and legal inquires for medical information,  calculate health care statistics, perform data analytics, manage the HIM department operational and human resource functions. Graduates of this program will be prepared for a variety of positions in the health information services market. The program is designed to offer a wide variety of learning experiences including classroom and online instruction, use of computers and software designed for Health Information Management, and directed clinical practice in various medical settings. The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

    In order to be eligible for admission into the HIM program, students must successfully complete all of the general education courses as outlined below, as well as the following core course requirements, HIMT 1301, AHC 115 and INFS 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Students pursuing this degree are not eligible to take the Computer Competency Exam (CCE) to fulfill the INFS 1010 requirement.  A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better is required along with a screening interview.  Students interested in screening for official acceptance into the HIM program must contact the HIM Program Director and request an HIM application packet in January. Interviews are conducted in March.  After formal acceptance into the program, three consecutive semesters of study are required for graduation. The VSCC HIM Program includes the Data Management (DM) specialty track competencies and the Revenue Management (RM) specialty track competencies. For more information refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog.  For more information on how to apply to this program, contact the HIM Program Director.

    The Medical Coding Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this degree.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Evaluate policies, regulations, and standards to the management of Health Information Management as they relate to data structure, content, and information governance.
    2. Apply privacy and security strategies throughout the health information life cycle as they relate to information protection, access, use, disclosure, privacy, and security.
    3. Manage standards and data for exchange of health information as they relate to informatics, analytics, and data use.
    4. Evaluate revenue cycle processes and methodologies as they relate to revenue cycle management.
    5. Apply legal processes in health information management as they relate to health law and compliance.
    6. Assess management and leadership including multiple populations and ethical standards of practice as they relate to organizational management and leadership.
    7. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, computer concepts and computer applications as they relate to health information management.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0707.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (20)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PHIL 1040 - ^Introduction to Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (46)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1202 - *HIM Legal Aspects link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1303 - *Basic ICD Coding I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1305 - *Computer Applications in Health Information link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1401 - *Disease Processes link contains # Credits: (4)
    • HIMT 2211 - *Quality Improvement link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 2212 - *Seminar in Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 2301 - *CPT Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2302 - *Basic ICD Coding II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2303 - *Advanced Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2304 - *HIM Management Principles link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2305 - *Revenue Cycle Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2307 - *Professional Practice Experience I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2309 - *Data Analysis and Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (66)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PHIL 1040 - ^Introduction to Ethics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (9)

    • HIMT 1202 - *HIM Legal Aspects link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 1305 - *Computer Applications in Health Information link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1401 - *Disease Processes link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • HIMT 1303 - *Basic ICD Coding I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2302 - *Basic ICD Coding II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2304 - *HIM Management Principles link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2307 - *Professional Practice Experience I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2309 - *Data Analysis and Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • HIMT 2211 - *Quality Improvement link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 2212 - *Seminar in Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (2)
    • HIMT 2301 - *CPT Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2303 - *Advanced Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2305 - *Revenue Cycle Management link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Dental Assisting View in Catalog Preview

    Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Dental Assisting

    Degree: Associated of Applied Science
    Major: Health Sciences
    Concentration: Dental Assisting

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Dental Assisting. A total of 36 hours from the certificate may be applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

    The Dental Assisting Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Dental Assisting concentration.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Students will demonstrate the basic skills to be a competent dental assistant.

    2. Students will define the terminology unique to dental assisting. 

    3. Students will illustrate comprehension of professional, ethical standards for dental assisting. 

    4. Students will apply and demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills within the parameters of dental assisting.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15 - 17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link /Mathematicscontent.php link  (BIOL 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred - See Advisor) Credits: (3-4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • One additional General Education course from any of the following categories: Communicationcontent.php link , Humanities/Fine Artscontent.php link , Mathematicscontent.php link , Natural Sciencescontent.php link  or Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkProfessional Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ALHS 2312 - *Contemporary Issues in Healthcare link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2370 - *Legal Environment of Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Dental Assisting Electives (Choose from the following list or from a MATH, AHC, ALHS, Natural Sciencescontent.php link  course or the student may apply Dental Assisting Technical Certificate credits earned in excess of 30 credit hours as electives Credits: (6)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • DAST 1550 - *Dental Science II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1560 - *Clinical Chairside II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • DAST 1570 - *Clinical Practicum I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1580 - *Dental Office Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1590 - *Clinical Practicum II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1600 - *Fundamentals of Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (1)
    • DAST 1610 - *Advanced Radiology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1620 - *Preventive Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1630 - *The Compromised Patient link contains # Credits: (2)
    • DAST 1640 - *Capstone Course link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1650 - *Special Topics in Dental Assisting link contains # Credits: (3)
    • DAST 1660 - *Clinical Practice link contains # Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    Students should follow the recommended schedules for the technical certificate and work with their advisor to schedule the remaining required courses.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

  • Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography View in Catalog Preview

    Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Health Sciences
    Concentration: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. A total of 36 hours from the certificate may be applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

    The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography concentration.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge in appropriate didactic areas.

    2. Integrate knowledge into competency-based clinical experience.

    3. Apply skills to exceed the standards of the profession.

    4. Analyze clinical data.

    5. Write effectively in more than one format as part of the writing across the professional curriculum initiative.

    6. Provide excellent quality care to enrich and support the community through active engagement.

    7. Engage and maintain personal professional relationships.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15 - 17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link /Mathematicscontent.php link  (BIOL 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) - See Advisor Credits: (3-4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • One additional course from any of the following categories: Communicationcontent.php link , Humanities/Fine Artscontent.php link , Mathematicscontent.php link , Natural Sciencescontent.php link  or Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkProfessional Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ALHS 2312 - *Contemporary Issues in Healthcare link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2370 - *Legal Environment of Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Electives (Choose from the following list or from a MATH, AHC, ALHS, Natural Sciencescontent.php link  course or the student may apply Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate credits earned in excess of 30 credit hours as electives Credits: (6)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • SONO 2004 - *Vascular I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2010 - *Professional Research Inquiry link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2011 - *Physics and Instrumentation II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2014 - *Vascular II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2016C - *Clinical Education II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2020 - *Sonography Seminar link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2021 - *Physics and Instrumentation III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2026C - *Clinical Education III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • SONO 2033 - *Breast Sonography link contains # Credits: (2)
    • SONO 2036C - *Clinical Education IV link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    Students should follow the recommended schedules for the technical certificate and work with their advisor to schedule the remaining required courses.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

  • Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Paramedic View in Catalog Preview

    Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Paramedic

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Health Sciences
    Concentration: Paramedic

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their Paramedic program of study.  A total of 36 hours from the Paramedic Technical certificate may be applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

    The Paramedic Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Paramedic concentration.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical services system as well as emergency medical services system operations as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.

    2. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of medical and legal considerations of operating as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 

    3. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of pharmacological interventions available to treat patients as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.

    4. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of public health as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 

    5. Students will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to medical and trauma care of age-related patients associated with care as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.  

    CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15-17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link /Mathematicscontent.php link  (BIOL 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) - See Advisor Credits: (3-4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • One additional course from any of the following categories: Communicationcontent.php link , Humanities/Fine Artscontent.php link , Mathematicscontent.php link , Natural Sciencescontent.php link  or Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkProfessional Core Course Requirements - Credits (15)

    • ALHS 2312 - *Contemporary Issues in Healthcare link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2370 - *Legal Environment of Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Paramedic Electives (Choose from the following list or from a MATH, AHC, ALHS, Natural Sciencescontent.php link  course or the student may apply Paramedic Technical Certificate credits earned in excess of 30 credit hours as electives) Credits: (6)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (30)

    • EMSP 1311 - *Paramedic Clinical I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 1401 - *Paramedic Skills Lab I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2303 - *Paramedic Practicum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 2402 - *Paramedic Skills Lab II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2403 - *Paramedic Capstone link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2412 - *Paramedic Clinical II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2802 - *Fundamentals of Paramedic II link contains # Credits: (8)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    Students should follow the recommended schedules for the technical certificate and work with their advisor to schedule the remaining required courses.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

  • Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Sleep Diagnostics Technology View in Catalog Preview

    Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Sleep Diagnostics Technology

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Health Sciences
    Concentration: Sleep Diagnostic Technology

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Sleep Diagnostics. A total of 31 hours from the certificate are applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

    The Sleep Diagnostic Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Sleep Diagnostic Technology concentration.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award this concentration.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Graduates will become competent polysomnographic technologists with training in the fundamentals of polysomnographic technology, laboratory fundamentals, and clinical skills as outlined in, but not limited to, the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) Curriculum Outline.

    2. Graduates will have achieved both academic and clinical competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains using the following organizations as sources of standards: American Association of Sleep Technologists, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

    3. The students’ accomplishments of their academic and clinical objectives will prepare them with entry level skills as Polysomnographic Technicians.

    4. Successful completion of the program will qualify and help prepare the graduate to take the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Registry Exam.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (15 - 17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link /Mathematicscontent.php link  (BIOL 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred - See Advisor) Credits: (3-4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • One additional course from any of the following categories: Communicationcontent.php link , Humanities/Fine Artscontent.php link , Mathematicscontent.php link , Natural Sciencescontent.php link  or Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3-4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkProfessional Core Course Requirements - Credits (14)

    • ALHS 2312 - *Contemporary Issues in Healthcare link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1380 - *Supervisory Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2370 - *Legal Environment of Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Sleep Diagnostic Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (5)
      MATH, AHC, ALHS, or Natural Sciencescontent.php link  course - Credits: (1-5)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (31)

    • College Elective (Choose any College Level Course) Credits: (2)
    • PSG 101 - *Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 102 - *Classification of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 110 - *Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 120C - *Clinical Practice I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PSG 130 - *Data Management in Polysomnography link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 131 - *Sleep Scoring link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 132 - *Sleep Registry Review link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 133C - *Clinical Practice II link contains # Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60-62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    Students should follow the recommended schedules for the technical certificate and work with their advisor to schedule the remaining required courses.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

     

  • Hospitality Management Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Hospitality Management Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This Hospitality Management Technical Certificate offers the opportunity for formal study in the growing field of hospitality management and tourism management. Study in this certificate is designed to provide career growth. This certificate is intended to provide basic industry knowledge and business management skills with a focus on gaining real-world experience. 

    The Hospitality Management Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Management Concentration.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award the concentration.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    1. Contribute to a positive team performance in a hospitality/tourism business environment
    2. Model the behaviors of effective, ethical leaders by demonstrating the fundamental principles of leadership in the hospitality industry
    3. Create favorable guest experiences in the hospitality/tourism industry
    4. Organize, analyze, and interpret information to plan events
    5. Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills to interact with customers and staff in a positive, professional, and ethical manner

    CIP Code: 32.52.0904.00 SOC Code: 11-9081.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HMGT 1030 - *Introduction to Hospitality Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HMGT 1250 - *Service Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (9)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HMGT 1030 - *Introduction to Hospitality Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (9)

    • HMGT 1250 - *Service Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    The certificate program is offered for students interested in employment as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment. Instruction in mechatronics provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training in electronics, mechanics, and computers to work in a variety of industrial and manufacturing related businesses. The certificate offers opportunities for employment preparation and skills enhancement.

    The Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Technology and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The graduate will have demonstrated a basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.

    2. The graduate will demonstrate a basic understanding of pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.

    3. The graduate will demonstrate a basic understanding of digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 

    4. The graduate will have demonstrated a basic ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, and apply safety rules with respect to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components used in a mechatronics system.

    CIP Code: (09) 15.0403.00     SOC Code: 17-3024

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
      ​ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safetypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      INFS 1010 - Computer Applicationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
      MECH Prefix Elective Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, prerequisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    All courses required for completion of this certificate are offered at both the Gallatin and the Cookeville Campuses during the day and all 1000 level MECH courses are also offered at the Gallatin campus during the evening.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (9)

    • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motorspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) ​Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

    • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllerspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students​

    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above ENST 1350preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (9)

    • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1310 - *Electrical Componentspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

    • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuitspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above ENGR 101preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
  • Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Mechatronics Technology

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This career pathway provides the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare students for employment as highly-skilled Mechatronics technicians. The concentration is specifically provided for students who are interested in working as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment.  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be afforded the opportunity to complete the Level 2 Certification Examination to become a Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Associate.  This program is designed for students interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills employers demand. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits of MECH classes at VSCC in order to graduate.

    The Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics.  Courses in the certificate may be used to award this degree.

    Students earning a degree in Mechatronics Technology are required to take the MECH Exit Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements.  More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link. 

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. The graduate will have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
    2. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.
    3. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 
    4. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.
    5. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to install, implement and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.
    6. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication skills and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
    7. The graduate will demonstrate the ability to use mathematical and scientific principles to solve technical problems.

    CIP Code: (09) 15.0403.00    SOC Code: 17-3024

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 1

    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (CHEM, PHYS, or PSCI Courses Preferred) Credits: (4) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (ECON 2200preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (44)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 2425 - *Mechanics and Machine Elements link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2480 - *Automation Systems link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2490 - *Manufacturing Applications link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR MECH 2495 - *Internship in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6) 3
      CISP 1010 - Computer Science Ipreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (4)
      ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGR 2110 - Staticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGR 2120 - Dynamicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safetypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      INFS 1010 - Computer Applicationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MECH 1195 - *Internship in Mechatronics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
      MECH 1295 - *Internship in Mechatronics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (2)
      MECH 1395 - *Internship in Mechatronics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MECH 1991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-4)
      MECH 2195 - *Internship in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
      MECH 2295 - *Internship in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (2)
      MECH 2395 - *Internship in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      MECH 2410 - *Electrical Control Systemspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      MECH 2991 - *Special Topics in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Articulation to a four-year university requires higher-level mathematics choices. Consult your academic advisor.

    2 Articulation to a four-year university may require specific natural science courses. Consult your academic advisor.

    3 Articulation to a four-year university may require specific electives. Consult your academic advisor.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    All courses required for completion of this degree are offered at both the Gallatin and the Cookeville campuses during the day and all 1000 level MECH courses are also offered at the Gallatin campus during the evening.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motorspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

    • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllerspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 1

    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above - ENST 1350preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)3
    • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above - ENGR 101preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)3

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1310 - *Electrical Componentspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

    • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers link contains # Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students
    • OR MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuitspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students 

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog - CHEM, PHYS, or PSCI Preferred) Credits: (4) 2
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • MECH 2320 - *Motor Control link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4) Gallatin Campus Students
    • OR MECH 2480 - *Automation Systemspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) Cookeville Campus Students

    • MECH 2440 - *Process Control Technologies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • MECH 2441 - *Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation link contains # Credits: (4) Cookeville Campus Students
    • OR MECH 2480 - *Automation Systemspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) Gallatin Campus Students

    • MECH 2425 - *Mechanics and Machine Elements link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MECH 2490 - *Manufacturing Applications link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR MECH 2495 - *Internship in Mechatronics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog ECON 2200preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
  • Medical Coding Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Medical Coding Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This technical certificate is designed to meet the needs of individuals currently working in health care or related fields who need to obtain or upgrade their coding skills for career advancement or certification.  A thorough knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology are needed to pursue this certificate.  The Medical Coding Technical Certificate is fully integrated into the Volunteer State Community College Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management for those students who wish to continue their studies.  Students obtaining the HIM degree after completing the Medical Coding Technical Certificate must update their coding knowledge prior to sitting for the national Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) Exam. All courses in the Medical Coding Certificate apply toward the HIM degree requirements.  This is a three-semester certificate which only begins summer semester of each year.  Courses must be taken in sequence. 

    The Medical Coding Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Describe health care organizations from the perspective of key stakeholders.  

    2. Apply policies, regulations, and standards to the management of information.  

    3. Identify policies and strategies to achieve data integrity.  

    4. Determine compliance of health record content within the health organization. 

    5. Explain the use of classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures. 

    6. Apply privacy strategies to health information. 

    7. Apply security strategies to health information.  

    8. Identify compliance requirements throughout the health information life cycle.  

    9. Describe the concepts of managing data. 

    10. Determine diagnosis and procedure codes and groupings according to official guidelines. 

    11. Evaluate revenue cycle processes. 

    12. Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. 

    13. Apply legal processes impacting health information. 

    14. Demonstrate compliance with external forces. 

    15. Identify the components of risk management related to health information management. 

    16. Identify the impact of policy on health care. 

    17. Demonstrate fundamental leadership skills. 

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0707.00     SOC CODE 29-2072

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (25)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1303 - *Basic ICD Coding I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1401 - *Disease Processes link contains # Credits: (4)
    • HIMT 2301 - *CPT Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2302 - *Basic ICD Coding II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2303 - *Advanced Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2305 - *Revenue Cycle Management link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (25)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Vol State.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (7)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1401 - *Disease Processes link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (9)

    • HIMT 1301 - *Introduction to Health Information Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 1303 - *Basic ICD Coding I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2302 - *Basic ICD Coding II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (9)

    • HIMT 2301 - *CPT Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2303 - *Advanced Coding link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIMT 2305 - *Revenue Cycle Management link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Medical Laboratory Technology

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This program is designed to provide general education, natural science, and medical laboratory science education courses necessary for entry-level professional preparation in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). Medical Laboratory Technicians perform laboratory tests used to diagnose, treat and monitor patients. Program graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations and make application for Tennessee Licensure as Medical Laboratory Technicians. 

    Admission to the program is limited and on a competitive basis. In order to be eligible for admission into the MLT program, students must successfully complete all the required 16 hours of general education courses, MLAB 1301, BIOL 2020, BIOL 2230 (or CHEM 1030 or higher), and one of the elective options listed below with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applications for the full-time program must be received by March 15th. Part-time program applications are due by October 15th.  All MLT in-person courses except clinical practicums are taught at the Gallatin campus in Gallatin, Tennessee.  The full-time recommended schedule is listed below and the part-time schedule is located on the Medical Laboratory website. For more information, refer to the Medical Laboratoryelse - no logic for this link website.

    Program accreditation has been granted through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS, 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 www.naacls.orgelse - no logic for this link (847) 939-3597).

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem-solving.

    2. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their role as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

    3. Demonstrate entry-level technical competency in all skills necessary to fulfill their role as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

    4. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and mathematical reasoning.

    5. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.

    6. Demonstrate the necessary knowledge to pass national certification examinations and meet the criteria for licensure established by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board.

    7. Render professional and personal service to patients, physicians, other laboratory professionals, and the community.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.1004.00    SOC Code: 29-2012

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (51)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR CHEM 1030 - ^Fundamentals of Chemistrypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) OR HIGHER

    • MLAB 1301 - *Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MLAB 1510 - *Clinical Practicum I link contains # Credits: (5)
    • MLAB 1520 - *Clinical Practicum II link contains # Credits: (5)
    • MLAB 2130 - *Seminar I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MLAB 2201 - *Clinical Immunology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2202 - *Urinalysis and Body Fluids link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2270 - *Seminar II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2301 - *Immunohematology/Blood Bank link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MLAB 2401 - *Clinical Chemistry link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MLAB 2402 - *Hematology & Hemostasis link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MLAB 2403 - *Clinical Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MLAB 2510 - *Clinical Practicum III link contains # Credits: (5)
    • Medical Laboratory Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (3)
      AHC 115 - *Medical Terminologypreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellnesspreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      INFS 1010 - Computer Applicationspreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      POLS 1030 - ^American Governmentpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociologypreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements Credits: (67)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Medical Laboratory Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR CHEM 1030 - ^Fundamentals of Chemistrypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) OR HIGHER

    • MLAB 1301 - *Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (12)

    • MLAB 2401 - *Clinical Chemistry link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MLAB 2402 - *Hematology & Hemostasis link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MLAB 2403 - *Clinical Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • MLAB 1510 - *Clinical Practicum I link contains # Credits: (5)
    • MLAB 2130 - *Seminar I link contains # Credits: (1)
    • MLAB 2201 - *Clinical Immunology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2202 - *Urinalysis and Body Fluids link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2301 - *Immunohematology/Blood Bank link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • MLAB 1520 - *Clinical Practicum II link contains # Credits: (5)
    • MLAB 2270 - *Seminar II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • MLAB 2510 - *Clinical Practicum III link contains # Credits: (5)
  • Nursing, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Nursing, A.A.S.

    Degree:  Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Nursing

    For more information, contact the Nursing division at 615-230-4760.

    The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing prepares students for a career as a registered nurse. Nursing and pre-nursing education courses provide the student with the foundation for skills, attitudes, and knowledge for professional nursing. Graduates are prepared to provide holistic nursing care to persons from various cultures across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

    Admission to the program is limited and selection of students is competitive. Meeting the minimum program requirements for application does not assure acceptance into the nursing program. A point system is used to rank each applicant. There will be a cohort of students admitted to the Gallatin and Livingston campuses each summer. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all application materials are received in the Nursing Office by April 1st. Applicants who meet the deadline will be notified in writing of their admission status. All general education, sciences, and elective courses required for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing must be completed or in progress at the time of application with a minimum GPA of 2.9. Any courses in progress at the time of application must be completed before the nursing program courses begin. The Nursing program application will be available beginning December 1st and due April 1st. 

    LPNs: When accepted into the AASN program, LPNs with a current, unencumbered Tennessee license, may waive out of Fundamentals of Nursing (NRSG 1710) upon successful completion of assigned prior learning assessments (PLAs).  Prior learning assessments include successful completion of the following:  Care plan, physical assessment lab checkoff, medication administration lab checkoff, Foley catheter insertion lab checkoff, intravenous catheter insertion lab checkoff, a dosage calculation exam, and completion of a fundamentals review packet.  All other AASN admission requirements apply.  Contact the nursing division for specific details.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    For more information about Vol State’s Nursing program, visit www.volstate.edu/nursingelse - no logic for this link or contact the division office at (615) 230-4760.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Professional Behavior: Perform within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.

    2. Communication: Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques including information technology.

    3. Assessment: Use subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.

    4. Clinical Decision Making: Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.

    5. Caring Interventions: Practice the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, multiple populations, safety, and knowledge.

    6. Teaching and Learning: Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families and/or groups.

    7. Collaboration: Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

    8. Managing Care: Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics, and resources.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.3801.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Nursing Core Requirements - Credits (50)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Nursing Guided Elective: (Choose from the following list ) Credits: (3)
      COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      HED 220 - Principles of Nutritionpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  (Credits: 3)
    • NRSG 1320 - *Women’s Health and Childbearing Family link contains # Credits: (3)
    • NRSG 1330 - *Pediatric Nursing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • NRSG 1340 - *Mental Health Nursing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • NRSG 1710 - *Fundamentals of Nursing link contains # Credits: (7)
    • NRSG 1720 - *Medical-Surgical Nursing I link contains # Credits: (7)
    • NRSG 2240 - *Professional Practice in Nursing link contains # Credits: (2)
    • NRSG 2730 - *Medical-Surgical Nursing II link contains # Credits: (7)
    • NRSG 2740 - *Medical-Surgical Nursing III link contains # Credits: (7)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (66)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGallatin & Livingston Campus Recommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirement in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Nursing Guided Elective: (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

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    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)

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    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkThird Year - Spring Semester - Credits (9)

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    • NRSG 2240 - *Professional Practice in Nursing link contains # Credits: (2)
  • Ophthalmic Technician, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Ophthalmic Technician, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Ophthalmic Technician

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This program is designed to prepare the student to act as an entry level ophthalmic technician. Duties of the ophthalmic technician generally include, but are not limited to: recording of case histories, visual acuity measurement, visual field testing, refractometry, contact lenses, caring for and maintaining ophthalmic instruments, and assisting the doctor in the setup and performance of minor ophthalmic surgery. This program has received accreditation through the International Council of Accreditation (ICA).

    Admission to the program is limited and on a competitive basis. Screening for fall entry will take place in the summer. Admission into the program is contingent upon completion of all general education course requirements in addition to AHC 115*, COMM 2025 or COMM 2045, and OPHT 1205, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the required general education and pre-requisite courses.  Once students are admitted to the program, three consecutive semesters of intensive full-time study are required for graduation.  For more information refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the Catalog.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Graduates will utilize and apply their knowledge of ophthalmic technology to solve problems in a clinical setting.

    2. Graduates of the program will assume positions as entry-level technicians in a variety of eye-care settings.

    3. Graduates will perform ophthalmic skills at the technician level with competency and safety as defined by national certification and accreditation standards set forth by JCAHPO and ICA.

    4. Graduates of the program will be able to perform patient testing and demonstrate proper documentation in the patient record.

    5. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with the terminology and abbreviations used within the field of ophthalmic technology.

    6. Graduates will demonstrate and apply their knowledge of the rules and regulations of the boards and agencies involved in the field of ophthalmic technology.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.1803.00    SOC Code: 31-9092

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (44)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • OPHT 1205 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2202 - *Ocular Anatomy and Physiology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2221 - *Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2223 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Diseases link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2310 - *Clinical Applications I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2320 - *Clinical Applications II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2230 - *Clinical Applications III link contains # Credits: (1-3)
    • OPHT 2312 - *Ophthalmic Optics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2326 - *Ocular Motility link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2327 - *Retinoscopy/Refractometry link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2350 - *Ophthalmic Procedures I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2351 - *Ophthalmic Procedures II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2352 - *Ophthalmic Procedures III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2353 - *Ophthalmic Procedures IV link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements Credits - (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

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    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 1205 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology link contains # Credits: (2)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • OPHT 2202 - *Ocular Anatomy and Physiology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2223 - *Introduction to Ophthalmic Diseases link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2310 - *Clinical Applications I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2312 - *Ophthalmic Optics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2350 - *Ophthalmic Procedures I link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • OPHT 2221 - *Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • OPHT 2320 - *Clinical Applications II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2326 - *Ocular Motility link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2327 - *Retinoscopy/Refractometry link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2351 - *Ophthalmic Procedures II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Summer Semester (9)

    • OPHT 2230 - *Clinical Applications III link contains # Credits: (1-3)
    • OPHT 2352 - *Ophthalmic Procedures III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OPHT 2353 - *Ophthalmic Procedures IV link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Paramedic Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Paramedic Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The Paramedic Technical Certificate Program is designed to prepare competent entry level graduates in emergency medical care to serve in emergency care settings such as an ambulance service. Using the most current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, discussions include the application of advanced patient assessment, problem recognition, and advanced treatment modalities for medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies. Clinical exposures in local hospitals and EMS Services assure appropriate experience in dealing with emergencies for all age groups including pediatrics and geriatrics.

    Students must have a current Tennessee Advanced EMT (AEMT) license.

    The program is CLOSED to general enrollment, and students are competitively selected. Individuals wishing to be selected must complete the following application process:

    1. Application to the College submitted by April 30
    2. Application to the Paramedic Program by March 31
    3. ACT/SAT scores submitted (students under 21 years of age) or take the College Placement Examination (Compass)
    4. Basic EMT Knowledge Examination (see Paramedic Applicant Letter for important dates) 
    5. Psychological Profile (see Paramedic Applicant Letter for important dates)
    6. Personal Interview

    Forms are on-line at http://www.volstate.edu/EMT/else - no logic for this link.

    The Paramedic Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Paramedic concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    1. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical services system as well as emergency medical services system operations as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    2. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of medical and legal considerations of operating as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    3. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of the general pathophysiology of the human body relative to patient assessment, critical thinking and treatment.
    4. The student will integrate, synthesize, and evaluate the multiple determinants of the skills associated with advanced level management of age-related patient airway presentations as associated with respiratory emergencies for care as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    5. The student will integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of pharmacological interventions available to treat patients as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    6. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of age-related patient cardiovascular emergencies associated with care as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    7. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of workforce safety and wellness as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    8. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of public health as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    9. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of emergency medical care communications associated with care as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    10. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of patient care documentation as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    11. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of age-related patient anatomy and physiology as associated with care as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    12. The student will recognize, classify and translate the multiple determinants of age-related patient care associated with life span development as a paramedic in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0904     SOC Code: 29-2041

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (43)

    • EMSP 1311 - *Paramedic Clinical I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 1401 - *Paramedic Skills Lab I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 1801 - *Fundamentals of Paramedic I link contains # Credits: (8)
    • EMSP 2303 - *Paramedic Practicum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 2402 - *Paramedic Skills Lab II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2403 - *Paramedic Capstone link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2412 - *Paramedic Clinical II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2513 - *Paramedic Field Internship link contains # Credits: (5)
    • EMSP 2802 - *Fundamentals of Paramedic II link contains # Credits: (8)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (43)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EMSP 1311 - *Paramedic Clinical I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 1401 - *Paramedic Skills Lab I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 1801 - *Fundamentals of Paramedic I link contains # Credits: (8)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (16)

    • EMSP 2402 - *Paramedic Skills Lab II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2412 - *Paramedic Clinical II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2802 - *Fundamentals of Paramedic II link contains # Credits: (8)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSummer Semester - Credits (12)

    • EMSP 2303 - *Paramedic Practicum link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EMSP 2403 - *Paramedic Capstone link contains # Credits: (4)
    • EMSP 2513 - *Paramedic Field Internship link contains # Credits: (5)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Physical Therapist Assistant

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    Physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs in Tennessee’s state community college system are accredited two-year associate degree programs that prepare graduates to perform selected components of patient treatment and assessment under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist in an ethical, legal, safe, and effective manner. These PTA programs combine general education courses, physical therapy lecture, and laboratory courses, and clinical education to produce competent, caring, quality-oriented physical therapist assistants who are prepared for taking the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and for entering the field of physical therapy with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors of an entry-level PTA. The Vol State program meets the guidelines for accredited curricula and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Telephone: 703-706-3245

    Admission to the program is limited. Applicants must complete all 17 hours general education courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in these courses.  A grade of C or higher is required for transfer of credits into the program.  A grade of B or higher is required in the Math and Sciences to be considered for the program.  Students must also complete AHC 101*, AHC 115*, AHC 1100*, and MATH 1130 or MATH 1710. Once students are admitted into the second year of the PTA program, three semesters of continuous full-time intensive study are required for completion. The program begins with the Summer Session. The Summer Semester generally begins in May.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degreescontent.php link  section in the catalog.

    Please go to www.volstate.edu/PTAelse - no logic for this link for information regarding application deadlines.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Support the diverse physical therapy healthcare needs of Tennessee communities through employment as physical therapist assistants working under the supervision of physical therapists.

    2. Demonstrate entry-level competence as physical therapist assistants as evidenced by successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and qualification for state licensure.   

    3. Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities as physical therapist assistants in contemporary physical therapy practice.  

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0806.00    SOC Code: 31.2021

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (PHIL 1040preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (52)

    • AHC 101 - *Career Exploration in Physical Therapy link contains # Credits: (1)
    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AHC 1100 - *Physical Science for the PTA link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • PTAT 2100 - *Introduction to Physical Therapy link contains # Credits: (1)
    • PTAT 2210 - *Kinesiology for the PTA I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2220 - *Kinesiology for the PTA II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2280 - *Seminar for the PTA link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2440 - *Biophysical Agents for the PTA link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2460 - *Patient Care Skills for the PTA link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2492 - *Integrated Clinical Education link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2493 - *Terminal Clinical Education I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2494 - *Terminal Clinical Education II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2510 - *Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)
    • PTAT 2520 - *Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)
    • PTAT 2530 - *Medical Surgical Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (69)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • AHC 101 - *Career Exploration in Physical Therapy link contains # Credits: (1)
    • AHC 1100 - *Physical Science for the PTA link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (PHIL 1040preview_course_nopop.php link  Recommended) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester (12)

    • PTAT 2100 - *Introduction to Physical Therapy link contains # Credits: (1)
    • PTAT 2210 - *Kinesiology for the PTA I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2460 - *Patient Care Skills for the PTA link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2530 - *Medical Surgical Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • PTAT 2220 - *Kinesiology for the PTA II link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2440 - *Biophysical Agents for the PTA link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2492 - *Integrated Clinical Education link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2510 - *Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • PTAT 2280 - *Seminar for the PTA link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PTAT 2493 - *Terminal Clinical Education I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2494 - *Terminal Clinical Education II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PTAT 2520 - *Neuromuscular Conditions and Treatment for the PTA link contains # Credits: (5)
  • Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Radiologic Technology

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    The Radiologic Technology Program prepares students to become Radiologic Technologists (Radiographers). Radiographers work in a variety of Medical Imaging settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices. Medical Imaging represents the second-largest Health Science profession in the nation.

    The program has limited enrollment due to size restraints. Applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify for the program’s annual selection process and interview in May. Selected participants begin the program in August. Not including general education courses, the program is five semesters of full-time study including an extensive clinical experience.

    To be eligible for the selection process, students must successfully complete all required general education courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the courses and submit three program reference forms. For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degreescontent.php link  section in the catalog, visit the Radiologic Technology Program web siteelse - no logic for this link, or contact the program faculty.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning.

    2. Students will properly determine technical factors to be used for radiographic procedures.

    3. Students will apply knowledge of anatomy to accurately demonstrate desired anatomical structures on a patient diagnostic procedure.

    4. Students will be able to evaluate radiographic images.

    5. Students will be able to exercise judgment in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures.

    6. Students adapt appropriately to changing needs of patients.

    7. Students will demonstrate professionalism.

    8. Students will practice desirable customer service skills.

    9. Students will show compassion and concern towards the patient.

    10. Students present a professional appearance in the clinical setting.

    11. Upon completion of the radiography program our students / graduates will have successfully completed a number of goals and student learning outcomes.

    12. Students will demonstrate competency in the skills required of entry level radiologic technologists.

    13. Students will demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

    14. Students will exhibit professionalism for the patients by delivering high quality care with concern and compassion.

    15. Students will establish effective communication skills.

    16. Students will use acceptable communication with patients and other professionals.

    17. Students will use effective oral and written communication. 

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0907.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (59)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RADT 1200 - *Introduction to Medical Imaging link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RADT 1310 - *Radiographic Image Critique link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1320 - *Radiation Biology and Safety link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1330 - *Radiographic Procedures I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1340 - *Radiographic Procedures II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1350 - *Radiographic Digital Imaging link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1360 - *Radiographic Practicum I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1370 - *Radiographic Practicum II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1380 - *Principles of Radiographic Physics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1385 - *Radiographic Equipment Operation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1390 - *Principles of Image Acquisition link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2260 - *Radiographic Practicum III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RADT 2310 - *Radiographic Pathology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2330 - *Radiographic Procedures III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2350 - *Advanced Patient Care link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2370 - *Radiographic Practicum IV link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2380 - *Radiographic Practicum V link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2385 - *Radiographic Capstone link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (75)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • AHC 115 - *Medical Terminology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • RADT 1200 - *Introduction to Medical Imaging link contains # Credits: (2)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • RADT 1330 - *Radiographic Procedures I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1360 - *Radiographic Practicum I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1385 - *Radiographic Equipment Operation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2350 - *Advanced Patient Care link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • RADT 1340 - *Radiographic Procedures II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1370 - *Radiographic Practicum II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1380 - *Principles of Radiographic Physics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2310 - *Radiographic Pathology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Summer Semester - Credits (2)

    • RADT 2260 - *Radiographic Practicum III link contains # Credits: (2)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkThird Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

    • RADT 1350 - *Radiographic Digital Imaging link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1390 - *Principles of Image Acquisition link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2330 - *Radiographic Procedures III link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2370 - *Radiographic Practicum IV link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkThird Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

    • RADT 1310 - *Radiographic Image Critique link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 1320 - *Radiation Biology and Safety link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2380 - *Radiographic Practicum V link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RADT 2385 - *Radiographic Capstone link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Respiratory Care Technology, A.A.S. View in Catalog Preview

    Respiratory Care Technology, A.A.S.

    Degree: Associate of Applied Science
    Major: Respiratory Care Technology

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This program prepares students to become Registered Respiratory Therapists. Respiratory Therapists work under the supervision of a physician to assess, treat, and manage all patient populations who have cardiopulmonary-related issues. Therapists are typically employed within the hospital, clinic and home-care setting, and may also be employed within diagnostic labs with further training. 

    After fulfilling the college admission requirements, students are required to complete all of the general education courses as outlined, with the exception of Anatomy and Physiology II, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, prior to beginning the program in the spring. Students may complete AHC 115* as a recommended optional course. Students are required to submit an application to the Respiratory Care program by the October 1st deadline.  Formal screening for program admission is conducted in November. Classes begin in the spring and seating is limited. The RESP program consists of a total of four full-time semesters. The last semester meets one day a week in addition to clinical rotations. 

    Interested students should contact the Program Director for an information packet. For more information about the program, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section for Respiratory Care at https://www.volstate.edu/academics/health-sciences/respiratorycareelse - no logic for this link.

    Licensure requirements for respiratory therapists vary according to state statutes. In Tennessee, practitioners are required to pass the national examinations for certified and/or registered respiratory therapist respectively.

    Students must complete the general education courses prior to acceptance into the program.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). 

    2. Demonstrate the technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). 

    3. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). 

    4. Successfully meet employer expectations by competently performing skills required of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). 

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0908.00    SOC Code: 29-1126

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (17)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (Choose any except Geography) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMajor Core Course Requirements - Credits (54)

    • RESP 1225 - *Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 1310 - *Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 1399 - *Clinical Internship I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 1410 - *Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 1420 - *Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 1430 - *Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Diagnostic Procedures link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2290 - *Special Topics in Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 2299 - *Clinical Internship III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 2300 - *Neonatal Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 2305 - *Advanced Modalities in Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 2440 - *Mechanical Ventilation link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2445 - *Advanced Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2446 - *Comprehensive Review I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2456 - *Comprehensive Review II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2480 - *Special Projects link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2499 - *Clinical Internship II link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (71)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (Any except Geography - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 1410 - *Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 1430 - *Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Diagnostic Procedures link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2440 - *Mechanical Ventilation link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Summer Semester - Credits (14)

    • RESP 1310 - *Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 1399 - *Clinical Internship I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 1420 - *Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2445 - *Advanced Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • RESP 1225 - *Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 2290 - *Special Topics in Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 2300 - *Neonatal Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 2446 - *Comprehensive Review I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2499 - *Clinical Internship II link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • RESP 2299 - *Clinical Internship III link contains # Credits: (2)
    • RESP 2305 - *Advanced Modalities in Respiratory Care link contains # Credits: (3)
    • RESP 2456 - *Comprehensive Review II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • RESP 2480 - *Special Projects link contains # Credits: (4)
  • Sleep Diagnostics Technology Technical Certificate View in Catalog Preview

    Sleep Diagnostics Technology Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

    This technical certificate program is a three-semester (twelve-month) program and is composed of didactic and clinical instruction. The Program format includes six lecture courses offered online and clinical training during the Summer and Fall terms.  The clinical training will be performed at various hospitals and clinics in Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas.  The Program is designed to prepare the student for employment in a Sleep Disorder Center, as well as lessen the training period required to sit for the national BRPT credentialing examination. After completing and successfully passing the BRPT examination, the sleep lab technologist will receive the RPSGT credentialing (Registered Polysomnography Technologist).

    Students are required to take all program courses in succession. Therefore, each cohort of students will begin together and take the program courses in the same order. For those students entering the program with prior Sleep, Respiratory or Nursing backgrounds, the advisor may allow the transfer of college credit or credit by examination.

    For those wishing to pursue an associate degree, this technical certificate may be applied towards the A.A.S. Health Sciences Option.

    Students desiring entrance into the Sleep Diagnostic Technology program must have the following on file:

    1. Meet admission requirements for the College based on the admission or readmission status the applicant is seeking
    2. Though there are no course prerequisites to apply, selection preference will be given to applicants for the following:
      1. Completion of AHC 115* Medical Terminology and consideration will also be given to grades in any previous mathematics or science courses taken
    3. Interview or screening documentation

    The application deadline to the Sleep Diagnostic Program is October 1 for the class beginning in January.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.  Any questions about the program or the admissions procedure should be directed to the Program Director.

    The Sleep Diagnostics Technology Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Sleep Diagnostics Technology concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    1. Students will become competent polysomnographic technologists with training in the fundamentals of polysomnographic technology, laboratory fundamentals, and clinical skills as outlined in, but not limited to, the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists Curriculum Outline.
    2. Students will have achieved both academic and clinical competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains using the following organizations as sources of standards: Association of Polysomnographic Technologists, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
    3. The students’ accomplishments of their academic and clinical objectives will prepare them with entry-level skills as Polysomnographic Technicians.
    4. Successful completion of the program will help prepare the graduate to take the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Registry Exam.

    CIP Code: (31) 51.0917.00     SOC CODE 29-2099

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (31)

    • College Elective (Choose any College Level Course) Credits: (2)
    • PSG 101 - *Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 102 - *Classification of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 110 - *Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 120C - *Clinical Practice I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • PSG 130 - *Data Management in Polysomnography link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 131 - *Sleep Scoring link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 132 - *Sleep Registry Review link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 133C - *Clinical Practice II link contains # Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (31)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (6)

    • PSG 101 - *Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 102 - *Classification of Sleep Disorders link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSummer Semester - Credits (7)

    • PSG 110 - *Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSG 120C - *Clinical Practice I link contains # Credits: (2)
    • College Elective (Choose any College Level Course) Credits: (2)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (18)

    • PSG 130 - *Data Management in Polysomnography link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 131 - *Sleep Scoring link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 132 - *Sleep Registry Review link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PSG 133C - *Clinical Practice II link contains # Credits: (6)
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) (TTP)

    Degree:  Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3)

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.  Students pursuing careers in early childhood education with a 4-year bachelor’s degree may follow the career of a preschool teacher as well as a teacher in grades K-3.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) else - no logic for this linkare advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with an Associate of Science in Teaching degree from VSCC are required to take the PRAXIS Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
    2. ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT score of 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to the university’s College of Education.

    3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (3 disposition forms).

     Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature and one Fine Arts Course)Credits: (9)1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)3
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)4
    • Natural Sciences content.php link  Credits: (4) (Any General Education BIOL courses)
    • Natural Sciences content.php link  Credits: (4) (Any General Education ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, PSCI courses)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencecontent.php link  Credits: (3) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencecontent.php link  (GEOG 1012preview_course_nopop.php link  or GEOG 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (21)

    • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Educationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 5 

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3) 6

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students who intend to transfer to TSU are encouraged to take a Political Science course.
    3. Students who intend to transfer to UTK are encouraged to complete one U.S History course and one non-U.S. History course to fulfill the History requirement. Students who intend to transfer to UTM should take a U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirement. Students who intend to transfer to TSU may take U.S. History or Tennessee History.
    4. Students who intend to transfer to APSU, ETSU, UM, UTC, and UTK, MATH 1530 is required. At UTM, MATH 1130 College Algebra is required. Students who intend to transfer to TSU are required to take Math 1130 College Algebra or Math 1710 Pre-Calculus Algebra.
    5. Check with your advisor for recommended courses when selecting an Introduction to Special Education course.
    6. Students who plan to transfer to ETSU can take EDUC 2210 Educational Psychology instead of MATH 1420.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.

    See your advisor to create a degree plan.  DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)Credits: (3) 1
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 4
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (Any General Education BIOL course - see General Education Requirements in Catalog)) Credits: (4) 
    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (Any General Education ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, PSCI course - see General Education Requirements in Catalog)) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Educationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 5

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Humanities and/ or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencecontent.php link   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog - GEOG 1012preview_course_nopop.php link  or GEOG 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3) 6
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Elementary Education (K-5) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Elementary Education (K-5) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Elementary Education (K-5)

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu. This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.  Students pursuing careers as elementary teachers should consider this pathway.

    Transfer Option
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
    2. Minimum ACT cumulative score of 21 (SAT 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to the university’s College of Education.
    3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (three disposition forms.) 

    Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    All students graduating with an Associate of Science in Teaching degree from VSCC are required to take the PRAXIS Exam and the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include one Literature course) Credits (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 2
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (Any BIOL General Education Course with lab) Credits: (4) 3
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (Non-Biology course with lab (Any ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, ISCI, PHYS, PSCI General Education Course with lab) Credits: (4) 3
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3) 1
    • GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geography link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Physical Science Course in Earth Science, Geology or Astronomy (with lab) (Choose any ASTR, GEOL, or PSCI Course) Credits: (4) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to Christian Brothers University are encouraged to complete POLS 1030: American Government. Students who plan to transfer to UTK are encouraged to complete ECON 2010: Macroeconomics.
    2. Students who plan to transfer to UTK are encouraged to complete one U.S. History course as part of the requirement. Students who plan to transfer to MTSU are encouraged to complete a World History course. APSU requires students to complete one World History course. Students who plan to transfer to UofM must complete a sequence (either HIST 1110/1120 or HIST 2010/2020.
    3. UTK recommends that students complete Astronomy for the non-biology with lab requirements.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to APSU must take an Educational Psychology course. Students who plan to transfer to ETSU are encouraged to take Developmental Psychology or Educational Psychology.
    5. Students who plan to transfer to UTC are required to take a Physical Science course.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (Any BIOL General Education Course with lab) Credits: (4) 3
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2 
    • Natural Science content.php link (Non-Biology course with lab (Any ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, ISCI, PHYS, PSCI General Education Course with lab) Credits: (4) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Physical Science Course in Earth Science, Geology or Astronomy (with lab) (Choose any ASTR, GEOL, or PSCI Course) Credits: (4) 5
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2
    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (English) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (English) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Secondary Education (English)

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway focuses study on coursework necessary to keep students on par with other students entering their junior year majoring in Secondary Education-English at a four-year institution.  Students in this pathway typically earn their Bachelor of Science degree and teach English at the secondary level in public or private schools.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
    2. Minimum ACT composite score of 21 (SAT 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to the university’s College of Education. 

    3. Satisfactory ratings on a index of suitability for the teaching profession (three disposition forms)

    Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature course) Credits: (9) 1 
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 2
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciences with labcontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • ​Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Courses) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the University of Memphis must complete at least one fine arts class under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students should confer with their advisor or a representative of the university to which they intend to transfer to determine the recommended history courses.
    3. Students who intend to transfer to the UTK, UTC, TSU, or ETSU secondary education program should follow the English AA/AS TTP and not the AST TTP. ETSU and TSU recommend that students take education courses after transfer.
    4. EDUC 2220 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education transfers to MTSU as an elective.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3) ​3
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  with lab (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanitiescontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  with lab (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanitiescontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (Math) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (Math) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Secondary Education (Math)

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway focuses study on coursework necessary to keep students on par with other students entering their junior year majoring in Secondary Education-Math at a four-year institution. Students in this pathway typically earn their Bachelor of Science degree and teach Math at the secondary level in public or private schools.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    Students who intend to transfer to MTSU’s, ETSU’s or UTK’s secondary education program should follow the Mathematics AA/AS TTP and not the AST TTP. ETSU and UTK recommend and MTSU requires that students take education courses after transfer. Students interested in transferring to UTK have two options: a degree and teaching licensure.

    Option1: BS majoring in math with a minor in Math Education - do not use this TTP; follow the Math TTP.

    Option 2: BS in Education with a concentration in Math. If you are interested in this option, follow this Secondary Education - Math TTP.

    Additional Requirements for Education Programs:

    1. Students who intend to take the Praxis Core exam are encouraged to take MATH 1420 or Math 1530 to prepare. While a C or better is not required to receive an AST, most 4-year institutions require a C or better in Math courses.

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA). 
    2. Minimum ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT score of 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to a university’s College of Education. 

    3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (three disposition assessments).

    Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements-Credits-(42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Natural Sciences with labcontent.php link  Credits: (8) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements-Credits-(18)

    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Education Course (Any EDUC Course) Credits: (3) 
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students should confer with their advisor or a representative of the university to which they intend to transfer to determine the recommended history courses.
    2. PHYS or CHEM are recommended. Students who intend to transfer to UTC should take either a calculus-based or non-calculus-based Physics sequence. UTM requires an additional Chemistry sequence 1010/1020 and PHYS sequence. UoM also requires Intro to Biology and lab in place of PHYS 1040. 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year-Fall Semester-Credits-(13)

    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year-Spring Semester-Credits-(16)

    • Education Course (Any EDUC Course) Credits: (3) 
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year-Fall Semester-Credits-(17)

    • Natural Science with labcontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Science content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year-Spring Semester-Credits-(14)

    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Science with labcontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencecontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)Credits: (3) 
    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (Social Studies) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Secondary Education (Social Studies) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Secondary Education (Social Studies)

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway focuses study on coursework necessary to keep students on par with other students entering their junior year majoring in Secondary Education-Social Studies at a four-year institution. Students in this pathway typically get their Bachelor of Science degree and teach Social Studies at the secondary level in public or private schools.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average(GPA).
    2. Minimum ACT cumulative score of 21 (or SAT 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to university’s College of Education. 
    3. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (three disposition forms).
    4. Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (08)13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1035 - ^Introduction to Art link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literature link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ENGL 2320 - ^Modern World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciences with labcontent.php link  Credits: (8) 
    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      OR GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR POLS 1030 - ^American Governmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • HIST 2310 - ^Early World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2320 - ^Modern World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students pursuing a licensure area in Government or who plan to transfer to UTC or TTU should take POLS 1030: American Government.
    2. Because there are multiple areas of licensure in Social Studies, please read the following statement carefully: Students who plan to transfer to UT Knoxville should follow the History AS TTP for all social studies-related licensures.
    3. Students who intend to transfer to MTSU are recommended to take Tennessee History.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciences with labcontent.php link   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ​Natural Sciences with labcontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ART 1035 - ^Introduction to Art link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literature link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR ENGL 2320 - ^Modern World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR POLS 1030 - ^American Governmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1

    • HIST 2310 - ^Early World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      OR GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2320 - ^Modern World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • Teaching, A.S.T. - Special Education (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    Teaching, A.S.T. - Special Education (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science in Teaching
    Major: Teaching
    Area of Emphasis: Special Education

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    Teachers meet unique needs of students with learning, mental, emotional, and physical challenges.  Special education teachers work to ensure that teaching strategies are designed to meet individual needs.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    Additional AST Degree Requirements:

    1. Attainment of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
    2. Minimum ACT composite score of 21 (or SAT 1080) or higher or successful completion of approved standardized examination (Praxis Core) for admission to the university’s College of Education. Satisfactory ratings on an index of suitability for the teaching profession (three Disposition forms). 

    Note: Students transferring to a public university in Tennessee may need to meet additional requirements to gain admittance to the university.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (08) 13.0101.00

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1035 - ^Introduction to Art link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include one Literature course) Credits: (6)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (Any BIOL General Education Course) Credits: (4)
    • PSCI 1030 - ^Survey of Physical Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

      OR GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3

    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Science Credits (Choose from ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, ISCI, PHYS courses) Credits: (4) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to UTK are encouraged to complete one U.S. History course and one non-U.S. History course as part of this requirement.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • EDUC 2000 - Introduction to Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (Any BIOL General Education Course) Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • PSCI 1030 - ^Survey of Physical Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1035 - ^Introduction to Art link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • MATH 1410 - ^Number Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include one Literature course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (6)
    • EDUC 2220 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner/Special Education link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  GEOG 1015 - ^Physical Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

      OR  GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1420 - Geometry Concepts for Teachers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Science Credits (Choose from ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, ISCI, PHYS courses) Credits: (4) 
  • Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical C... View in Catalog Preview

    Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This technical certificate program offers the opportunity for formal study in the growing field of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Center/Warehouse Management, Sourcing & Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Study in the program is designed to provide career growth. Students completing the Certificate Program may apply the coursework toward the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Management concentration, and the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration.

    This program is fully available for online delivery plus limited availability for on-ground delivery.

    The Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

    Program​ Learning Outcomes

    1. Describe practical applications that address real-life challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management.
    2. Describe the latest professional concepts of transportation management and apply them in a global supply chain environment.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of the role warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) play in the supply chain.
    4. Recognize the impact of purchasing and supply chain management on the competitive success and profitability of modern organizations.

    CIP Code: (32) 52.0203.00    SOC CODE 11-3071

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCertificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFall Semester - Credits (9)

    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSpring Semester - Credits (9)

    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation link contains # Credits: (3)
    • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management link contains # Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Art (Studio) (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Art (Studio) (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Art (Studio)

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year school.  The standard pre-professional degree for artists and designers is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Individuals majoring in art have a variety of career opportunities including, but not limited to, studio artist, graphic designer, photographer, web and/or multimedia designer, product and/or package designer, interior designer, craft artist including jewelry or textile designer, museum curator, art historian, and educator.

    Additionally, an art curriculum provides intensive education in problem-solving strategies, a skill both useful and desired in many occupations. For those students primarily interested in developing their problem-solving skills, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, and Graphic Design are recommended.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2000 - ^Art History Survey I link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • ART 2020 - ^Art History Survey II link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must be Literature Course) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  ( HIST 2310preview_course_nopop.php link  and HIST 2320preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (6) 
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (21)

    • ART 1045 - Drawing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1050 - Drawing II link contains # Credits: (3) ²
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • Art Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (3)
    • ART 135 - Ceramics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 136 - Introduction to Printmakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imagingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 211 - Painting Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 212 - Painting IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 253 - Graphic Design Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 260 - Special Studies in Artpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ART 280T - Individual Problems in Artpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who attend community colleges that do not offer ARTH 2010, 2020 will complete these courses upon transfer to a university.  These students will complete requirements in the Humanities/Fine Arts as prescribed at the community college where they are enrolled.

    2 Students who plan to attend East Tennessee State University or the University of Tennessee, Knoxville will complete Drawing I and a three-hour elective course in Studio Art rather than Drawing II.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ART 1045 - Drawing I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ART 2000 - ^Art History Survey I link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog -  HIST 2310preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ART 1050 - Drawing II link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • ART 2020 - ^Art History Survey II link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog - HIST 2320preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Art Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Communication Studies (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Communication Studies (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Communication Studies

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Communication studies human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Communication Elective (Any Non-Asterisk COMM Course) Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course - See preferred list of COMM courses below)  Credits: (1)
      COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Salespreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relationspreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link    Credits: (3)
      COMM 280T - Special Topics in Communicationspreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (1)
      COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 1020 - Media Writingpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcastpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      COMM 2020 - Television Productionpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
    • Communication Electives: (Choose from the following list) Credits: (9) 
      COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)1
      COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1
      COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debatepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 2095 - Small Group Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    ¹ Since either COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 will be used to fulfill the General Education Communications requirement, only one of these courses may be applied as an elective.

    It is recommended that you contact your advisor to ensure you take the most appropriate Communications courses prior to transfer.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course - See preferred list of COMM courses above) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above 1

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above 1

    • COMM 2095 - Small Group Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above 1

    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Communication Elective (Any Non-Asterisk COMM Course) Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Criminal Justice (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Criminal Justice (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Criminal Justice

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231, ssed@volstate.edu or visit  www.volstate.edu/CriminalJusticeelse - no logic for this link.

    This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  Students pursuing careers in investigations, law enforcement, probation and parole, and criminal intelligence should consider this degree.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  [Must include at least one literature course]  Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 3
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 5
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8) 4
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6) 6
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students who intend to transfer to TTU should take POLS 1030 American Government
    3. Students who intend to transfer to UTK should take 6 credit hours of a non-U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirement. Students who intend to transfer to UTM should take a U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirement.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to UTM or UTK are encouraged to take the BIOL1110/1120 sequence.
    5. Students who intend to transfer to UTK and UTM should take MATH 1530 or above to fulfill the Math requirement.
    6. Students planning to transfer to the UoM will need to complete six hours of a 2000 level or higher foreign language to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK. Students may demonstrate intermediate-level competence after transferring to UTK.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3) 1
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 5
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Economics (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Economics (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Economics

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Department of Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science is focused on developing in students an understanding of the present that is informed by an awareness of the past as well as the complex and interdependent relationships between cultures and societies.  This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, finance, or banking.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note:  Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one literature course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Course 3

    • Foreign Language [One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language] Credits: (6) 4
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) (Guided) Credits: (10) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should take an Introduction to Ethics course as one of their Humanities/Fine Arts courses or as an alternative guided elective.

    2 MTSU and UTK students should take MATH 1630.  Students transferring to UTC or UTM should take a college algebra course.  University of Memphis requires MATH 1710 or MATH 1830.  APSU requires MATH 1710 only.  TSU requires MATH 1830 only.  ETSU and TTU requires MATH 1530.  Johnson University requires MATH 1130 or MATH 1530.

    3 MATH 1830 is a prerequisite to MATH 2050 for UTK requirement.

    4 Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK.  Students may demonstrate intermediate level competence after transferring to UTK.

    5 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should complete MATH 2050: Calculus-Based Probability and Statistics.  Students who plan to pursue the Accounting major or Accounting collaterals at UTK will be required to take ACCT 203 or demonstrate competency by passing an ACCT 203 proficiency exam before moving forward with upper level Accounting coursework.  Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to complete ENGL 295 at UTK if they have not completed an equivalent course at their community college.  Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Electives (See Math pre-requisites in Catalog) Credits: (3) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Course3

    • ​Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 4
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 4
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4) 5
  • University Parallel, A.A. - English (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - English (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: English

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    The English Department focuses on developing students’ ability to read critically, analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas, and write effectively for a variety of electronic and traditional media. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • English Credits (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
      ENGL 2055 - ^African American Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGL 2110 - ^Early American Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGL 2120 - ^Modern American Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ENGL 2320 - ^Modern World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language [Two-year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language] Credits: (12) 
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • English Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • English Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Foreign Language (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Foreign Language (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Foreign Language

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway explores language, culture, and communication in the Foreign Language Department. The department offers beginning and intermediate classes in French and Spanish, as well as travel and study abroad for academic credit. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Foreign Language [Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language through the intermediate level or the equivalent] Credits: (12)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1 Students who plan to transfer to UTC should take Math 1530.

    Please check websites of university departments of foreign language for additional information regarding advisement available to students majoring in foreign language.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language through the intermediate level or the equivalent) Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language through the intermediate level or the equivalent) Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language through the intermediate level or the equivalent) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language through the intermediate level or the equivalent) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - General Studies View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - General Studies

    Degree:  Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: General Studies

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is the most flexible pathway offered for students at VSCC. Students who do not know what to major in, who are looking to advance their career, or who want a major we do not offer should pursue this option. Students should work with an advisor to customize their studies to fit their interests while completing the General Education core. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree. 

    All Technical Certificates are embedded within the Associate of Arts, General Studies area of emphasis.  Courses in the certificates may be used to award this area of emphasis.

    Transfer Options
    This emphasis is not currently part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway, and, therefore, it may not be fully transferable. Since general education and major requirements vary from one transfer institution to another, it is essential that transfer students decide on a transfer institution as soon as possible and refer to the general education and major requirements in that institution’s catalog when planning a program of study. Contact your advisor for additional information.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Electives* Credits: (13) 
    • Foreign Language [One year sequence in single foreign language] Credits: (6)

    *An elective can be any college-level course; however, they should be carefully selected in consultation with an advisor. Students should choose courses appropriate for transfer to the senior institution they have selected. Please note the section under Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the General Education section of the Catalog for course pairs not allowed to apply toward graduation. Any course designated with an asterisk (*) in the catalog is a career/technical course and is not intended for transfer. 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSuggested Courses & Tracks

    Students may wish to pursue a suggested elective “track” of related courses depending on transfer plans.  See advisor for more information.

    Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), including professional health care degrees, should pursue the Mathematics and Science pathwaypreview_program.php link.  Contact the Mathematics and Science division for more information.

    Suggested Courses for Electives
    ART 1035preview_course_nopop.php link     ART 2000preview_course_nopop.php link    ART 2020preview_course_nopop.php link    ART 253preview_course_nopop.php link   
    ASTR 1030preview_course_nopop.php link    BIOL 1030preview_course_nopop.php link    BIOL 1050preview_course_nopop.php link    BIOL 1060preview_course_nopop.php link   
    CHEM 1030preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 1010preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2045preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2085preview_course_nopop.php link   
    COMM 2090preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2095preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link    ECON 2100preview_course_nopop.php link   
    ECON 2200preview_course_nopop.php link    ENGL - Any Literature Course ENGL 2860preview_course_nopop.php link    FREN 1010preview_course_nopop.php link   
    FREN 1020preview_course_nopop.php link    GEOG 1012preview_course_nopop.php link    GEOG 2010preview_course_nopop.php link    GEOL 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   
    GEOL 1050preview_course_nopop.php link    GEOL 1060preview_course_nopop.php link   HED 120preview_course_nopop.php link   HIST 2010preview_course_nopop.php link  
    HIST 2020preview_course_nopop.php link   HIST 2030preview_course_nopop.php link   HIST 2060preview_course_nopop.php link   HIST 2310preview_course_nopop.php link  
    HIST 2320preview_course_nopop.php link    HUM 275preview_course_nopop.php link   HUM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link   INFS 1010preview_course_nopop.php link  
    ISCI 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   MATH 1530preview_course_nopop.php link   MUS 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   PHIL 110preview_course_nopop.php link  
    PHIL 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   PHIL 1040preview_course_nopop.php link   PHYS 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   POLS 1010preview_course_nopop.php link  
    POLS 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   PSCI 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   PSYC 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   SOCI 1010preview_course_nopop.php link  
    SPAN 1010preview_course_nopop.php link   SPAN 1020preview_course_nopop.php link   THEA 1030preview_course_nopop.php link   

     

    Humanities Elective Track

    For students interested in the study of society and people from a perspective that teaches skills in problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. Choose elective credits from the following list.

    ART 253preview_course_nopop.php link     ART 1035preview_course_nopop.php link    ART 2000preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link   
    ENGL - Any Literature Course ENGL 2860preview_course_nopop.php link    HUM 275preview_course_nopop.php link    HUM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link   
    PHIL 110preview_course_nopop.php link    PHIL 1030preview_course_nopop.php link    PHIL 1040preview_course_nopop.php link    SPAN 1010preview_course_nopop.php link   
    SPAN 1020preview_course_nopop.php link    THEA 1030preview_course_nopop.php link       

     

    Career Readiness Elective Track

    For students who wish to take courses that might be valuable in a range of programs and careers. Choose elective credits from the following list.

    COMM 1010preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2025preview_course_nopop.php link  or COMM 2045preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2085preview_course_nopop.php link    COMM 2090preview_course_nopop.php link   
    COMM 2095preview_course_nopop.php link    ECON 2100preview_course_nopop.php link    ECON 2200preview_course_nopop.php link    HUM 275preview_course_nopop.php link   
    INFS 1010preview_course_nopop.php link    PHIL 110preview_course_nopop.php link       

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Electives* Credits: (3) 
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)    
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)  

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)            
    • Electives* Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Electives* Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Electives* Credits: (4)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - History (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - History (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: History

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Department of Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science is focused on developing in students an understanding of the present that is informed by an awareness of the past as well as the complex and interdependent relationships between cultures and societies. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of history, education, or law.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematics content.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciences content.php link  Credits: (8) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • HIST 2310 - ^Early World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2320 - ^Modern World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6) 4
    • Historycontent.php link  General Education Elective Credits: (3) 3
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students who plan to transfer to UTK must complete a natural science sequence.
    3. Consult the academic catalog or an advisor at your transferring institution to determine if this History elective course may count towards your intended transfer major or as a general elective.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to UTK or UTC will be required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in Foreign Language before graduating either institution. Students may demonstrate intermediate-level competence after transferring.  Students may take these additional foreign language courses to full the Elective category.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2310 - ^Early World History link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    •  Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HIST 2320 - ^Modern World History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 4
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 4
  • University Parallel, A.A. - International Affairs (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - International Affairs (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: International Affairs

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    International Affairs offers students an opportunity to learn about the world.  It provides an opportunity to study history, geography, culture, and economics.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 2
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 4
    • Natural Sciences content.php link  Credits: (8) 3
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Foreign Language [Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language] Credits: (6) 6
    • International Affairs Guided Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6) 5
      ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      GEOG 2010 - ^World Regional Geographypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      HIST 2320 - ^Modern World Historypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      POLS 2035 - International Relationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7) 6

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one Humanities & Fine Arts class general education requirement. 
    2. Students planning to transfer to UTK should complete HIST 2010 and HIST 2320.
    3. Students planning to transfer to UTK should complete an 8-hour natural science lab sequence.
    4. Students planning to attend UTK should take MATH 1130: College Algebra or higher.
    5. Check with your advisor for recommended courses when selecting guided electives.
    6. Students planning to transfer to the UoM will need to complete six hours of a 2000 level or higher foreign language to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK. Students may demonstrate intermediate-level competence after transferring to UTK.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • International Affairs Guided Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 5
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • International Affairs Guided Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 5
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (3) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 3
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7) 6
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Journalism View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Journalism

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Journalism

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields. 

    Transfer Options:
    The University Parallel Associate of Arts Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage link contains # Credits: (1-3) Three (3) total credits must be completed for degree requirements. However, these credits should be spread over multiple semesters.
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage link contains # Credits: (1-3) See note above.
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage link contains # Credits: (1-3) See note above.
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 242 - Digital Campus Coverage link contains # Credits: (1-3) See note above.
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Liberal Arts View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Liberal Arts

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Liberal Arts

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway provides students with broad knowledge of the wider world as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related fields.

    Transfer Options:
    The University Parallel  Associate of Arts Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • Liberal Arts Electives (Choose at least one course from four of the five following categories) Credits: (13)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkCommunication and Language

    COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    OR
      COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)      
    COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debatepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2300 - Creative Writingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    FREN 1010 - Beginning French Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    FREN 1020 - Beginning French IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkHumanities and/or Fine Arts

    ART 1035 - ^Introduction to Artpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ART 1045 - Drawing Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ART 1050 - Drawing IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ART 2000 - ^Art History Survey Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ART 2020 - ^Art History Survey IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2110 - ^Early American Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2120 - ^Modern American Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2310 - ^Early World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2320 - ^Modern World Literaturepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    ENGL 2860 - ^Introduction to Filmpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Musicpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    PHIL 110 - Logic and Critical Thinkingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    PHIL 260 - Introduction to Biblical Studiespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    PHIL 1030 - ^Introduction to Philosophypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    PHIL 2200 - Introduction to World Religionspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    THEA 1030 - ^Introduction to Theatrepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkMathematics

    MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkNatural Sciences

    ASTR 1030 - ^Astronomypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    BIOL 1030 - ^Essentials of Biologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Sciencepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    CHEM 1030 - ^Fundamentals of Chemistrypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    GEOL 1030 - ^Survey of Geologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    PSCI 1030 - ^Survey of Physical Sciencepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSocial/Behavioral Sciences

    University Parallel (Any Non-Asterisk Course from the following: ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Liberal Arts Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Liberal Arts Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    •  Liberal Arts Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Liberal Arts Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Mass Communication (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Mass Communication (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Mass Communication

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in mass communication or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)  2
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Electives - (Any COMM prefix course preferred) Credits: (1)
    • ​Mass Communication Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6) 3
    • COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Salespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcastpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      COMM 2020 - Television Productionpreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    Students who plan to transfer to MTSU and major in Commercial Songwriting, Audio Production or Music Business should take College Algebra and earn a C or higher to fulfill this requirement.

    Students transferring to MTSU in Recording Industry with a focus in Audio Production or Commercial Songwriting need to take MUS 1057: Music Theory I instead of a Media Writing course.

    Practicum courses are excluded as acceptable electives. Students should consult the catalog or a program advisor at the transferring institution for selection of mass communication electives.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)  2
    • Mass Communication Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 3
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Mass Communication Electives (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 3
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives - (Any COMM prefix course preferred) Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Philosophy (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Philosophy (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Philosophy

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    This pathway studies what the best minds have thought about the questions that are most important. Questions about what we know and how we know it, about what is real, true, and good, and about how to live well. To study philosophy is to enter into a dialogue about the nature of our existence, our place in the world and the universe, and what the possibilities and limits are of our ability to know these things. Primarily, philosophy is concerned with questions, the answers to which are not readily available from science, religion, or appeals to common sense. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6) 2
    • Philosophy Electives (PHIL Prefix) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    Students who plan to transfer to UT Chattanooga should not take a PHIL prefix course to fulfill a General Education requirement.

    Completion of two semesters of the same foreign language at the 1000 level is the requirement for the A.A. degree.  Students who plan to transfer to ETSU, UT Martin, the University of Memphis or UT Knoxville will need to complete two more semesters of the same foreign language at the 2000 level for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • Philosophy Elective (PHIL Prefix) Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Philosophy Elective (PHIL Prefix) Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 2
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 2
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Political Science (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Political Science (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Political Science

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Department of Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science is focused on developing in students an understanding of the present that is informed by an awareness of the past as well as the complex and interdependent relationships between cultures and societies.  This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of history, criminal justice, or law.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 3
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8) 4
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • Political Science Elective (POLS Prefix) Credits: (3) 5
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7) 6

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students transferring to TTU should take POLS 1010: Introduction to Political Science and SOCI 1010: Introduction to Sociology.
    3. Students should confer with their advisor or a representative of the university to which they intend to transfer to determine the recommended history courses. Students who intend to transfer to UTK should take six credit hours of a non-U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirements. UTC requires that one of the History courses be U.S. History.
    4. Students planning to transfer to UTK should complete an 8-hour natural science lab sequence.
    5. Consult the catalog or advisor at the transferring institution to determine if this Political Science elective course may count towards the major or as a general elective.
    6. For students planning on transferring to UTK you will need a 1-year intermediate level sequence in a single foreign language.  A total of seven credit hours are unspecified; transferable electives are needed to complete the degree requirements. 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 6
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 4
    • Social/Behavior Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 2
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 6

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Political Science Elective (POLS Prefix) Credits: (3) 5
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 4
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • History content.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 6
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Psychology (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Psychology (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Psychology

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of psychology.  Professional careers in the field of psychology typically require a master’s degree or a doctoral degree, depending on the career path one is pursuing.  However, with an A.A. degree in psychology, one can often find a job in the following areas: crisis intervention, counselor’s aide or assistant, casework, and mentoring.  An A.A. degree is often used as a stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree.  For example, with that degree, one could pursue work as a case manager, career counselor, rehabilitation specialist, or psychiatric technician.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • History content.php link  Credits: (6) 3
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR  BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 4

    • BIOL 1020 - ^Diversity of Life link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR  BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 4

    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Foreign Language (One-year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6) 6
    • Psychology Credits (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6) 5
      PSYC 2110 - Psychology of Adjustmentpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      PSYC 2120 - ^Social Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3) 
      PSYC 2130 - ^Lifespan Development Psychologypreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (7)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts class under Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students intending to transfer to UTC or APSU should complete social/behavioral science courses from two separate disciplines (e.g., SOC 1010; CRMJ 1010, etc.); It is recommended that students take PSYC 1030 at the four-year and choose another approved social/behavioral general education course.
    3. Students intending to transfer to UTK should complete a Western or World History sequence.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to ETSU must complete a natural science sequence.
    5. Students should seek the guidance of four-year advisors before choosing the area of emphasis Psychology requirement. Depending on the four-year institution you select, these courses may be applied to the major or elective requirements.
    6. Students planning to transfer to UoM will need to complete six hours of a 2000 level or higher foreign language to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Psychology Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 5
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Psychology Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (3) 5
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)
    • BIOL 1010 - ^Introduction to Biology link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR  BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 6
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 1020 - ^Diversity of Life link contains # Credits: (4)
    • OR BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 4

  • University Parallel, A.A. - Radio/TV View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Radio/TV

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Radio/TV

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Radio/TV provides a training facility for students to learn hands-on in a Radio or TV station. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV or related fields. 

    Transfer Options
    The University Parallel Associate of Arts Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (1)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • COMM 1020 - Media Writing link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2020 - Television Production link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - COMM 280Tpreview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Social Work (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Social Work (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Social Work

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway focuses study on skills useful for work in fields of public service (community case management, substance abuse counseling, etc.), such as counseling, technology, writing and communications, client assessment, and community organizing.  With an A.A. degree, positions with social service agencies and non-profit organizations are available.  One can apply, with professional certification, for entry-level, assistant social worker positions in case management or counseling care teams. This degree can act as a springboard into a bachelor’s degrees in social work. 

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8) 2,4
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

      OR  ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1040 - ^Social Problems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SWRK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 4,5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement. Students are encouraged to take an approved Ethics course, if applicable.
    2. ETSU requires a BIOL sequence: 1010 Intro to Biology and 1020 Diversity of Life or 1110/1120 General Biology I & II. TSU recommends BIOL 1010. APSU accepts MATH 1530.
    3. Students interested in transferring to TSU should take an Economics course. UM and UTC require an Anthropology course, which is not available at Vol State.
    4. Students who intend to transfer to UTM should take BIOL2010: Human Anatomy & Physiology I as an unspecified elective. Students who intend to transfer to APSU should take BIOL2010 (Human Anatomy & Physiology) as one of their natural science electives.
    5. For students planning on transferring to UTK, you will need 1-year intermediate level sequence in a foreign language. A total of 7 credit hours are unspecified, transferable electives are needed to complete the degree requirements.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, prerequisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Vol State.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SWRK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1040 - ^Social Problems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • POLS 1030 - ^American Government link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2,4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • History content.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2,4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • GEOG 1012 - ^Cultural Geography link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      OR 
      ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Foreign Language (Two-Semester Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 4,5
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Sociology (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Sociology (TTP)

    Degree:  Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Sociology

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of sociology.  Professional careers in the field of sociology typically require a master’s degree or a doctoral degree, depending on the career path one is pursuing.  One can find careers in a variety of areas, such as criminal justice (corrections), business (consumer research), agencies (disability services), advocacy (child welfare), communications (technical writing), and in government and education.  However, with this pathway, one can often find a job in the following areas: civil service, crisis intervention, counselor aide or assistant, casework, and mentoring.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1040 - ^Social Problems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6) 4
    • Sociology Elective (SOCI Prefix) Credits: (3) 3
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students intending to transfer to UTK should complete a Western or World History sequence.
    2. UTK and UTM require a sequence in Natural Science general education course.
    3. Universities will determine whether the sociology elective course counts toward requirements of the sociology major or as elective credit applied to the requirements of the baccalaureate degree.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to UTK or UTC will be required to demonstrate intermediate-level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from either institution. Students may demonstrate intermediate-level competence after transferring to either institution. Students may take these additional foreign language courses to fulfill the Elective category.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1040 - ^Social Problems link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3) 4
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • Sociology Elective (SOCI Prefix) Credits: (3) 3
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (34
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 2
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 4
  • University Parallel, A.A. - Theatre Arts (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.A. - Theatre Arts (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Arts
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Theatre Arts

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Theatre Arts is the study of theatrical performance relating to literary, physical, and historical contexts. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • THEA 1030 - ^Introduction to Theatre link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (6)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • THEA 1015 - Acting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • THEA 1025 - Stage Craft I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (6)
    • Theatre Electives (THEA Prefix - Excluding Theatre History) Credits: (7)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • THEA 1030 - ^Introduction to Theatre link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • THEA 1015 - Acting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Theatre Elective (THEA Prefix - Excluding Theatre History) (THEA 210 Recommended) Credits: (3)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • THEA 1025 - Stage Craft I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Theatre Elective (THEA Prefix - Excluding Theatre History) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course- See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Theatre Electives (THEA Prefix - Excluding Theatre History) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Accounting (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Accounting (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Accounting

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, the graduate could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including accountant and auditor.

    Transfer Options

    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link  At least one course in Literature) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • Natural Sciences  content.php link  Credits: (8) 
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3) 6
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 4
    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Credits (3) 5

    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should take an Introduction to Ethics course as one of their Humanities/Fine Arts courses or as an alternative guided elective.

    2 MTSU and UTK should take MATH 1630. Students transferring to UTC or UTM should take a college algebra course. UofM requires MATH 1710 or MATH 1830. APSU requires MATH 1710 only. TSU requires MATH 1830 only. ETSU requires MATH 1530. TTU requires MATH 1130. Johnson University requires MATH 1130 or MATH 1530.

    3 Students who plan to pursue the Accounting major or Accounting collateral’s at UTK will be required to take ACCT 203 or demonstrate competency by passing an ACCT 203 proficiency exam before moving forward with upper level Accounting coursework. Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    4 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should complete MATH 2050: Calculus-Based Probability and Statistics.

    5 Applied Calculus or equivalent is NOT required at UT Martin, MTSU or TTU.  MATH 1830 is prerequisite to MATH 2050 for UTK requirement.

    6 Students who intend to transfer to UTK should take MGT 201 equivalent, if available (BUSN 2330 or BUSN 1305, if BUSN 2330 not offered), as their elective.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK. Students may demonstrate intermediate level competence after transferring to UTK.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to complete ENGL 295 at UTK if they have not completed an equivalent course at their community college. Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2 

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor approved Credits: (3) 5

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Natural Sciences content.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 4
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3) 6
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Agriculture-Business (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Agriculture-Business (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Agriculture-Business

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students who plan to transfer to the university to complete a B.S. degree in agriculture or agricultural business.   The B.S. degree in agricultural business gives a student fundamental knowledge in finance, economics, and the agricultural industry to manage a farm or work in the agricultural industry. 

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.else - no logic for this link

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculuspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • Biologycontent.php link  (BIOL Prefix Course with a Lab) Credits: (4)
    • Chemistrycontent.php link  (CHEM Prefix Course with a Lab) Credits: (4)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • AGRI 1010 - Introduction to Agribusiness link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AGRI 1050 - Introduction to Soil Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Math Elective (Any MATH Prefix Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 2
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who intend to transfer to UTK should take three (3) credit hours of a non-US History course.  UTM does not accept TN History.

    2 Students transferring to UTK are required to take MATH 1830 Applied Calculus.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculuspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • AGRI 1010 - Introduction to Agribusiness link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Biologycontent.php link  (BIOL Prefix Course with Lab - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Chemistrycontent.php link  (CHEM Prefix Course with Lab - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Math Elective (Any MATH Prefix Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 2
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)​

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • AGRI 1050 - Introduction to Soil Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Biology (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Biology (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Biology

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students who plan to transfer to the university to complete a B.S. degree in biology, genetics, microbiology, or biotechnology. The B.S. degree in biology prepares graduates to continue their education in professional (dental, medical, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, veterinary) or graduate programs or to enter the workforce as research scientists in university or industrial laboratories, biological consultants, or as scientists in local, state, or federal agencies. 

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) else - no logic for this linkare advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19-20)

    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 1920 - Calculus IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61-62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who select Biology TTP with the intention to concentrate in pre-med or other pre-health fields at the university are strongly recommended to take Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology.  

    2 At UT Knoxville, the math course must be MATH 1920 (Calculus II)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16-17)

    • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MATH 1920 - Calculus IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 2

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Business Administration (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Business Administration (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Business Administration

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, the graduate could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Logistics Manager and Emergency Management Director.  Graduates will be able to enter numerous fields of business.

    Transfer Options

    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note:  Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking preview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (At least one course in Literature) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits (6)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3)  4
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should take an Introduction to Ethics course as one of their Humanities/Fine Arts courses or as an alternative guided elective.

    2 MTSU and UTK should take MATH 1630. Students transferring to TSU, UTC, or UTM should take a college algebra course. UofM requires MATH 1710 or MATH 1830. APSU requires MATH 1710 only. ETSU requires MATH 1530. TTU requires MATH 1130. Johnson University requires MATH 1130 or MATH 1530.

    3 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should complete MATH 2050: Calculus-Based Probability and Statistics.

    4 Applied Calculus or equivalent is NOT required at UT Martin, MTSU, or TTU.  MATH 1830 is prerequisite to MATH 2050 for UTK requirement.

    5 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should take MGT 201 equivalent if available (BUSN 2330 or BUSN 1305, if BUSN 2330 not offered), as their guided elective. 

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK. Students may demonstrate intermediate level competence after transferring to UTK.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to complete ENGL 295 at UTK if they have not completed an equivalent course at their community college. Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1) 5
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (32

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3) 5

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (4)
    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3) 4
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3) 1
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (4)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Chemistry (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Chemistry (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Chemistry

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students who will transfer to the university to continue studies leading to a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Because of the fundamental role it plays in every aspect of the world around us, chemistry is often called the ‘Central Science’. A student majoring in chemistry has a deep commitment to understanding how our world exists and operates on a molecular level in accordance with the laws of nature. Chemistry is a very rigorous curriculum that involves physics and mathematics to help students understand the driving force of the chemical reaction.  Chemistry students often gravitate to specific fields like organic, inorganic, physical, biochemistry, or materials chemistry.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (At least one course in Literature) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)

    • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (62)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1 Students transferring to UTK must also complete a non-US History Sequence.  TTU requires a US History course prior to transfer.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Civil Engineering (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Civil Engineering (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Civil Engineering

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. A civil engineer designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and highways, as well as utilities and other infrastructure projects.  Responsibilities of a civil engineer include estimating costs, determining personnel and material needs, preparing proposals, and establishing completion dates.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) else - no logic for this linkare advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements.  More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (At least one course in Literature) Credits (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (24)

    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGR 2110 - Statics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGR 2120 - Dynamics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 2050 - Calculus Based Probability/Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 3

    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (66)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students transferring to UTK& UTC should take ECON 2100 (Macroeconomics) and ECON 2200 (Microeconomics). UTM should take ECON 2100 (Macroeconomics).

    2 Students transferring to LMU should take a Geology (GEOL) elective and not PHYS 2120.

    ​​​​​​​3 UTK, TSU, UOM, and LMU do not require MATH 2010: Linear Algebra but do require a 3-hour course in Probability/Statistics. Students transferring to TTU should take MATH 2010: Linear Algebra.

    Notes:

    Students are strongly encouraged to complete a course in Mechanics of Materials, also known as Strength of Materials, before transferring to a university.

    Courses in engineering technology do not fulfill any of the requirements for the Area of Emphasis in Civil Engineering.

    Although it is possible to complete the B. S. Degree in Civil Engineering in four semesters after earning the associate’s degree, students typically need five or six semesters to complete the requirements.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • ENGR 2110 - Statics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4) 2
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGR 2120 - Dynamics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR MATH 2050 - Calculus Based Probability/Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 3

    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Communication Studies (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Communication Studies (TTP)

    Degree:  Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Communication Studies

    For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

    Communication is the study of human interaction in interpersonal, group and public settings. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or related fields.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) else - no logic for this linkare advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course)  Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • Communication Elective (Any Non-Asterisk COMM Course) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - See the following list of preferred COMM courses) Credits: (7)

    COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Salespreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 250 - Introduction to Social Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 280T - Special Topics in Communicationspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1)
    COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 1020 - Media Writingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Mediapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2020 - Television Productionpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ​Communication Electives: (Choose from the following list) Credits: (9) 

    COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1
    COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1
    COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debatepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    COMM 2095 - Small Group Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1 Since either COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 will be used to fulfill the General Education Communications requirement, only one of these courses may be applied as an elective.

    It is recommended that you contact your advisor to ensure you take the most appropriate Communications courses prior to transfer.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 1

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - see preferred list of COMM courses above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above 1

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course - see preferred list of COMM courses above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • COMM 2085 - Business and Professional Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above1

    • COMM 2095 - Small Group Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR other Communication Elective course from list above 1

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Communication Elective (Any Non-Asterisk COMM Course) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • History content.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course - see preferred list of COMM courses above)  Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Computer Science (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Computer Science (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Computer Science

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    Computer Science spans the broad range from theory through programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions. Computer science offers a foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas. The work of computer scientists falls into three categories: 1.) designing and building software; 2.) developing effective ways to solve computing problems such as storing information in databases, sending data over networks or providing new approaches to security problems; and 3.) devising new and better ways of using computers and addressing particular challenges in areas such as robotics, computer vision, or digital forensics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, more IT jobs are available in the United States today than at the height of the dot.com bubble and are expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations over the next decade. Computer science requires solid preparation and study in mathematics.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • Natural Science (Choose one sequence from the following list) Credits: (8)
      Sequence One
      BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
    • Sequence Two
      CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      Sequence Three
      PHYS 2010 - ^Non-Calculus Physics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      PHYS 2020 - ^Non-Calculus Physics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

      Sequence Four
      PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 2
      PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 2

    • Social/ Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • CISP 1010 - Computer Science I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CISP 1020 - Computer Science II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CISP 2410 - Assembly and Computer Organization link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  MATH 2050 - Calculus Based Probability/Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnote

    1 Students transferring to UTC should enroll in ECON 2100: Macroeconomics and ECON 2200: Microeconomics for the Social/Behavioral Science general education requirement.

    2 Students transferring to UTK must complete PHYS 2110, 2120, Calculus-based Physics I & II; students transferring to UTC in Computer Engineering concentration must complete PHYS 2110, 2120, Calculus-based Physics I & II. 

    3 The Computer Science major requires completion of MATH 1910: Calculus I, MATH 1920: Calculus II, and MATH 2010: Introduction to Linear Algebra either at the community college or at the university. Students who begin the TTP at a math course below MATH 1910: Calculus may take more than four years to complete an AS and BS

    4 Students transferring to MTSU should take MATH 2050: Calculus Based Probability & Statistics. Students who transfer to TTU must complete MATH 2010, 2110, or 2120 as their third math course in the pathway.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • CISP 1010 - Computer Science I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • CISP 1020 - Computer Science II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (Choose from Sequences listed above) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus IIpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 4

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

    • CISP 2410 - Assembly and Computer Organization link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  (Choose from Sequences listed above) Credits: (4)
    • Social/ Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      OR  MATH 2050 - Calculus Based Probability/Statisticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 4
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Criminal Justice (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Criminal Justice (TTP)

    Degree:  Associate of Science
    Major:  University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Criminal Justice

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231, ssed@volstate.edu or visit https://www.volstate.edu/academics/social-science-and-education/criminal-justiceelse - no logic for this link.

    This pathway is for students planning to complete a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  Students pursuing careers in investigations, law enforcement, probation and parole and criminal intelligence should consider this degree.

    The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate and the Correctional Officer Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Science, Criminal Justice area of emphasis.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this area of emphasis.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6) 3
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 5
    • Natural Sciencecontent.php link  Credits: (8) 4
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ Electives (Choose from the following list or consult with a program advisor for approved course options) Credits: (6)
    • ​ CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Lawpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 1325 - Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 1341 - *Physical Defensive Tacticspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 
      CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorismpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 1360 - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 2312 - Criminologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)  
      CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 2381 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justicepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (1-6) 
      CRMJ 2390 - Probation and Parolepreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 
      CRMJ 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship I preview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)  

    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1. Students who plan to transfer to the UoM must complete at least one fine arts under the Humanities & Fine Arts general education requirement.
    2. Students who intend to transfer TTU should take POLS 1030 American Government.
    3. Students who intend to transfer to UTK should take 6 credit hours of a non-U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirement. Students who intend to transfer to UTM should take a U.S. History sequence to fulfill the History requirement.
    4. Students who plan to transfer to UTM or UTK are encouraged to take the BIOL 1110/1120 sequence.
    5. Students who intend to transfer to UTK or UTM should take MATH 1530 or above to fulfill the Math requirement.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections link contains # Credits: (3)
    • CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3) 1
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • CRMJ Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (4) 4 
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3) 1
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • Historycontent.php link   (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 3
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (4) 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)
    • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies link contains # Credits: (3) OR HIGHER 5
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Economics (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Economics (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Economics

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    The Department of Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science is focused on developing in students an understanding of the present that is informed by an awareness of the past as well as the complex and interdependent relationships between cultures and societies.  This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of economics, finance, or banking.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematics link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Elective 5

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Elective 5

    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3) 4
    • University Parallel Electives (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should take an Introduction to Ethics course as one of their Humanities/Fine Arts courses or as an alternative guided elective.

    2 MTSU and UTK students should take MATH 1630.  Students transferring to UTC or UTM should take a college algebra course.  University of Memphis requires MATH 1710 or MATH 1830.  APSU requires MATH 1710 only.  TSU requires MATH 1830 only.  ETSU and TTU requires MATH 1530.  Johnson University requires MATH 1130 or MATH 1530.

    3 Students who plan to transfer to UTK should complete MATH 2050: Calculus-Based Probability and Statistics.  Students who plan to pursue the Accounting major or Accounting collateral’s at UTK will be required to take ACCT 203 or demonstrate competency by passing an ACCT 203 proficiency exam before moving forward with upper level Accounting coursework.  Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies

    4 MATH 1830 is a prerequisite to MATH 2050 for UTK requirement.

    5 MTSU and University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Students: This pathway is designed for transfer as an Economics Major, B.S., B.B.A., or B.S.B.A. degrees, in Colleges or Schools of Business at any public university in Tennessee. Students who intend to transfer into the Economics Major, B.S. Degree, in the College of Liberal Arts at Middle Tennessee State University OR the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga should NOT take the Principles of Accounting I and II sequence. Consult the Economics department at MTSU or UTC for guidance on appropriate alternate courses.  An approved course substitution is required for these alternate courses to be used for graduation at VSCC.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to demonstrate intermediate level competency in Foreign Language before graduating from UTK.  Students may demonstrate intermediate level competence after transferring to UTK.

    Students who plan to transfer to UTK will be required to complete ENGL 295 at UTK if they have not completed an equivalent course at their community college.  Advisors are invited to contact the UTK Transfer Center to learn more about course equivalencies.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13)

    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematics link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR  MATH 1130 - ^College Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR  MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Elective 5

    • MATH 1830 - ^Applied Calculus link contains # Credits: (3) 4
    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR Advisor Approved Elective 5

    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (4)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Electrical Engineering (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Electrical Engineering (TTP)

    Degree:  Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Electrical Engineering

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. An electrical engineer designs, tests, installs and maintains large-scale electronic equipment and machinery for use in manufacturing, power generation, or transmission. The use of computer-assisted engineering and design software is commonplace in the industry.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (42)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ​Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (6) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (25-26)

    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGR 210 - C++ for Engineers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  CISP 1010 - Computer Science Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4) 2

    • ENGR 2130 - Circuits I link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (67-68)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students transferring to U of Memphis or UTM should take Macroeconomics as one of the Social/Behavioral Science general education requirements.  

    2 Students who intend to transfer to UTK or TTU are required to take 4 hours of programming. As such, a three-credit hour computer programming course will not fulfill the programming requirements.

    3 Courses in engineering technology do not fulfill any of the requirements for the Area of Emphasis in Electrical Engineering.

    Notes:

    Although it is possible to complete the B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in four semesters after earning the associate’s degree, students typically need five or six semesters to complete requirements.

    The Electrical Engineering TTP also fulfills the preparatory coursework for: (1) the BS in Mechatronics at MTSU; (2) Computer Engineering BS at UTK; (3) Computer Engineering BS at TTU; (4) Electrical Engineering BS at TTU with a concentration in Mechatronics, (5) Electrical Engineering BS at TTU with a concentration in Vehicle Engineering; (6) Engineering Physics BSE at APSU.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

    • MATH 1920 - Calculus II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)

    • MATH 2110 - Calculus III link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGR 210 - C++ for Engineers link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  CISP 1010 - Computer Science Ipreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (4) 2

    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)

    • MATH 2010 - Introduction to Linear Algebra link contains # Credits: (3)
    • MATH 2120 - Differential Equations link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGR 2130 - Circuits I link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Environmental Science View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Environmental Science

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Environmental Science

    For more information, contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or at mathscience@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.  This timely curriculum investigates major environmental concerns including social and economic consequences of energy production, resource consumption, over-population, pollution, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

    Transfer Options
    The University Parallel, Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) Check senior institution requirement.
    • History (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
      HIST 2010 - ^Early United States Historypreview_course_nopop.php link   Credits: (3)
      HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States Historypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
      HIST 2030 - ^Tennessee Historypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciences content.php link (GEOG 1015preview_course_nopop.php link  and ECON 2100preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)

    • BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physics link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Science Credits (Choose either Biology or Geology courses from the following list - check senior institution requirement) Credits: (8)
    • BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology Ipreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      AND 
      BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology IIpreview_course_nopop.php link    Credits: (4)

         OR

      GEOL 1040 - ^Physical Geologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      AND EITHER 
      GEOL 1050 - ^Historical Geologypreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)
      OR  GEOL 1060 - ^Earth’s Environmentspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (4)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (61)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) Check senior institution requirement.
    • CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I link contains # Credits: (4)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog GEOG 1015preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)

    • CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II link contains # Credits: (4)
    • PHYS 1030 - ^Survey of Physics link contains # Credits: (4)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

    • BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Science Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
    • History (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science link contains # Credits: (4)
    • Science Credits (Choose from list above) Credits: (4)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Social/Behavioral Sciencescontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog ECON 2100preview_course_nopop.php link  Preferred) Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Exercise Science (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Exercise Science (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Exercise Science

    For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

    This pathway is focused on developing students understanding of exercise science as it relates to the physical and mental well-being of each individual and ways to improve the lifestyle of themselves and others. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of exercise science.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  Credits: (3) 4
    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4) 2
    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 1

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries link contains # Credits: (3) 5
    • Physical Education Activity Courses (PHED Prefix) Credits: (1-4)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3-6)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFootnotes

    1 Students planning to attend UofM should take SOCI 1010: Intro to Sociology

    2 Students planning to attend UTC should take BIOL 1110: General Biology

    3 Students planning to attend UTC should take CHEM 1110/L: General Chemistry

    4 Students planning to attend UTC should take College Algebra or higher

    5 Students planning to attend UTC should take PE 211: Personal and Community Health

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkTotal Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkRecommended Schedule

    This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

    Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness link contains # Credits: (3)
    • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology link contains # Credits: (3) 1
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkFirst Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science link contains # Credits: (3)
    • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communicationpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)
    • Historycontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

    • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I link contains # Credits: (4) 2
    • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR link contains # Credits: (3)
    • HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
    • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkSecond Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

    • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II link contains # Credits: (4) 3
    • PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries link contains # Credits: (3) 5
    • Mathematicscontent.php link  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 4
    • Humanities and/or Fine Arts content.php link (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
    • Physical Education Activity Course (PHED Prefix) Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel, A.S. - Finance (TTP) View in Catalog Preview

    University Parallel, A.S. - Finance (TTP)

    Degree: Associate of Science
    Major: University Parallel
    Area of Emphasis: Finance

    For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu

    This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Finance.  Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, graduates could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Personal Financial Advisor or Financial Quantitative Analyst.

    Transfer Options
    Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs)else - no logic for this link are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit, Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

    All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-examselse - no logic for this link.

    CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkGeneral Education Requirements - Credits (41)

    • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication link contains # Credits: (3)
    • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speakingpreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3)

    • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • Humanities and/or Fine Artscontent.php link  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9) 1
    • Historycontent.php link  Credits: (6)
    • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra link contains # Credits: (3) 2
    • OR  MATH 1630 - ^Finite Mathematicspreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

      OR  MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebrapreview_course_nopop.php link  Credits: (3) 2

    • Natural Sciencescontent.php link  Credits: (8)
    • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)
    • ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics link contains # Credits: (3)

    else - no logic for this linkelse - no logic for this linkArea of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

    • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I link contains # Credits: (3) 3
    • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II link contains # Credits: (3)
    • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business link contains # Credits: (3) 6
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