General Education

Central to the mission of Columbus State Community College is the provision of general education studies as an integral part of all degree programs.

General Education comprises the measurable knowledge and skills that serve as the foundation for success in society and in one’s discipline, vocation, and life. Columbus State Community College’s General Education Outcomes are an integral part of the curriculum and central to the mission of the College. The faculty at Columbus State Community College has determined that these outcomes include the following competencies:

1. Critical Thinking
Critical thinking involves recognizing, analyzing, and defining problems, drawing logical well-supported conclusions and testing them against relevant criteria and standards. Critical thinking also includes examining issues by identifying and challenging assumptions (including one’s own), developing alternative solutions or strategies and evaluating practical and ethical implications.

2. Effective Communication
Effective communication involves writing, speaking or communicating using language appropriate to the audience, technology, and purpose. Effective communication also includes receiving information/listening actively with understanding, demonstrating college-level reading comprehension, and writing in Standard English.

3. Community and Civic Responsibility
Community and civic responsibility involves collaborating and interacting effectively with others, and identifying individual and group roles. Community and civic responsibility also includes recognizing social responsibilities, ethics, and individual rights in a democratic society. Other elements include recognizing social diversity, including contributions, traditions, cultures, lifestyles, and/or values of others.

4. Quantitative Literacy
Quantitative literacy involves performing mathematical computations, using appropriate methods to arrive at accurate results. Quantitative literacy also includes analyzing, interpreting, and explaining the results of computations, including graphs, charts, tables, or statistical data.

5. Scientific and Technological Effectiveness
Scientific and technological effectiveness involves differentiating between scientific and nonscientific methods of inquiry and using scientific knowledge in the analysis of civic and environmental issues. Scientific and technological effectiveness also includes integrating technology appropriate to one’s vocation or discipline. Other elements include recognizing the impact of science and technology on society and how scientific and technological principles are built and used in the modern world.

6. Information Literacy
Information literacy involves defining the information needed to accomplish a specific purpose and accessing, analyzing, synthesizing, and incorporating selected information effectively. Information literacy also includes evaluating information critically and drawing from a variety of perspectives and sources. Other elements include the ethical and legal use of information.

Computational and computer literacy skills appropriate to the program of study are included in the degree requirements for program. Student competence in these areas is assessed throughout the curriculum and at the end of the student's academic program.
 

Transfer Programs

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

The Ohio Transfer Module

The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are specifically designed to allow for the transfer and application of all credits earned at Columbus State to the bachelor degree requirements of most colleges and universities. Specific agreements have been made with colleges at The Ohio State University, Antioch College, Capital University, Central State University, Franklin University, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Ohio Dominican College, Otterbein College, Shawnee State University, University of Toledo, and Wilberforce University which guarantee admission and the application of all courses taken in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs at Columbus State to the bachelor degree requirements at those institutions. Guides for course selection to meet specific requirements at these schools are available in the Columbus State Counseling Center or from the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Completion of the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees at Columbus State also ensures completion of the Ohio Transfer Module. This guarantees the application of a minimum of 60 quarter hours to the general education requirements of all state supported institutions in Ohio. Those who complete the AA or AS degree are to be given preferential consideration for admission to Ohio public colleges.

The Associate of Science Degree is different from the Associate of Arts Degree primarily in the level of mathematics required. The Associate of Science Degree requires completion of Calculus and Analytical Geometry II, which is the foundation for further study in advanced physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. Careers in the biological and health sciences may not require this level of mathematics.

Upon completion of the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Read and listen critically and with understanding.
• Write and speak clearly and effectively in standard English.
• Analyze ethical issues and value conflicts and adopt a defensible resolution to those issues.
• Discuss current social and political problems in their cultural and historical contexts and suggests remedies to such problems.
• Critically review works of art and music in the context of the society which produced them.
• Discuss the nature, role, and impact of technology on the environment and society.
• Apply mathematics and reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Explain public policy issues from the viewpoints of psychology, economics, sociology, and potential science.
• Apply the scientific method to examine nature and interpret everyday experiences.

Graduation Requirements:

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In order for a student to be considered a candidate for an associate degree, he/she must have completed all the requirements for that degree as described in the college catalog in effect at the time the student enrolled in the program leading to that degree. If the requirements for the degree change while the student is enrolled in a degree program, the original requirements will apply to the student until he/she earns the degree or for a period of twelve quarters from the time the student initially enrolled in the program. If the student does not receive a degree within twelve quarters of initial enrollment, and there is a change in the degree requirements, the Provost for Learning Systems shall decide what requirements the student shall meet in order to be awarded a degree.

Graduation Requirements:

Associate of Arts and

Associate of Science Degrees

1. All students must satisfactorily complete at least 92 credit hours of approved courses, a minimum of 35 hours of which must be completed at Columbus State. Approved courses are designated below. Satisfactory completion requires a final grade of A, B, C, or D. Transfer credit may be awarded for courses in which a "C" or better has been earned at other accredited institutions if the course level equivalencies have been approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Courses listed in the "Transfer Module" of an Ohio college, have been pre-approved for credit toward a Columbus State degree. Credits by examination, proficiency credit, non-traditional credit, and transfer credit do not apply toward meeting residency credit hour requirements.

2. All students must attain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better for all credit courses at the 100 level or above taken at Columbus State. Grade point averages are calculated on the following scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0. Number equivalencies are not assigned for grades other than these.

3. All students must complete the following General Education Requirements for the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees:

ENGL 190 Freshman Seminar – 2 hours Required for all new degree seeking students or students new to Columbus State with less than 15 applicable hours of transfer credit from their previous college. Students are to take this course in conjunction with ENGL 101 or ENGL 111. Topics should be chosen according to the student's interest.

Communication Skills-12 quarter hours minimum

College Composition - (5-6 hours required)

ENGL 101 Beginning Composition (3 hours) and

ENGL 102 Essay and Research (3 hours) or

ENGL 111 English Composition (5 hours)

(Students who place into ENGL 111 may take ENGL 111instead of ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.)

 

Composition and Literature (3-5 hours required)

Students who complete ENGL 111 must take a five hour Composition and Literature course. Additional courses in this category may not be taken as elective hours.

ENGL 220 Introduction to Literature (3 hours)

ENGL 250 Writing About the Amer. Exp. (5 hours)

ENGL 251 The American Identity (5 hours)

ENGL 252 Images of Men & Women in Amer. (5 hrs)

ENGL 253 American Regional Writing (5 hours)

 

Oral Communication (3 hours required)

COMM 105 Speech (3 hours)

COMM 115 Oral Interpretation (3 hours)

Mathematical and Logical Analysis - Associate of Arts Degree requires 10 quarter hours, 5 must be in mathematics. The remaining 5 hours may be from mathematics, statistics, logic, or computer programming. The Associate of Science Degree requires completion of MATH 152.

Mathematics

MATH 125 Mathematics in the Modern World (5 hours)

MATH 148 College Algebra (5 hours)

MATH 150 Precalculus (5 hours)

MATH 151 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (5 hrs)

MATH 152 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (5 hrs)

MATH 153 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (5 hrs)

MATH 254 Multivariable Calculus (5 hrs)

MATH 255 Elementary Differential Equations I (5 hrs)

MATH 256 Elementary Differential Equations II (5 hrs)

MATH 268 Elemementary Linear Algebra (5 hours)

MATH 285 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations (6 hrs)

MATH 130 Mathematical Analysis for Business I (5 hours)

MATH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business II (5 hours)

MATH 132 Business Calculus (5 hours)

 

Statistics

MATH 135 Elementary Statistics (5 hours)

MATH 233 Statistics for Business (5 hours)

 

Formal Logic

PHIL 150 Introduction to Logic (5 hours)

PHIL 250 Symbolic Logic (5 hours)

 

Computer Programming

CPT 111 Assembly Language I (5 hours)

CPT 112 Assembly Language II (5 hours)

CPT 201 Cobol I (5 hours)

CPT 202 Cobol II (5 hours)

CPT 205 Cobol III - CICS (5 hours)

CPT 221 Database Programming (3 hours)

CPT 225 Database Systems (5 hours)

CPT 251 Intro. to C++ Programming (5 hours)

CPT 252 Advanced C++ Programming (5 hours)

Biological and Physical Sciences

Associate of Arts - 15-20 hours

Option 1: (15 hours) NSCI 101, NSCI 102, and NSCI 103.

Option 2: 20 hours from the following approved lists. At least one course must be from the Biological Sciences and at least one course must be from the Physical Sciences.

Associate of Science - 25 hours

Option 1: NSCI 101, NSCI 102, and NSCI 103, and 10 additional hours of mathematics above the level of MATH 152 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or 10 additional hours of laboratory science from the following approved list.

Option 2: 25 hours of laboratory science from the following approved lists, including one approved 10 hour sequence. At least one course must be taken from the Biological Sciences and at least one course must be from the Physical Sciences.

Option 3: 15 hours of laboratory science from the approved lists and 10 hours of mathematics above the level of MATH 152 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.

Approved 10 hour Sequences

Physical Sciences Biological Sciences

CHEM 111& 112 BIO 111 & BIO 112

CHEM 171 & 172 BIO 111 & BIO 115

PHYS 117 & 118 BIO 111 & BIO 126

PHYS 177 & 178 BIO 111 & BIO 127

BIO 111 & ANTH 200

BIO 161 & BIO 169

BIO 174 & BIO 175

 

Approved Individual Courses

Physical Sciences Biological Sciences

CHEM 173 (5 hours) ANTH 200 (5 hours)

CHEM 251 (5 hours) ANTH 240 (5 hours)

CHEM 252 (5 hours) BIO 104 &105 (5 hours)

CHEM 253 (5 hours) BIO 115 (5 hours)

CHEM 261 (5 hours) BIO 125 (5 hours)

GEOL 101 (5 hours) BIO 126 (5 hours)

GEOL 121 (5 hours) BIO 127 (5 hours)

PHYS 119 (5 hours) BIO 161 (5 hours)

PHYS 179 (5 hours) BIO 169 (5 hours)

BIO 170 (5 hours)

BIO 201 (5 hours)

BIO 205 & 206 (6 hours)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 15-20 hours

Option I: 15 quarter hours - choose three from:

SSCI 101 Cultural Diversity (5 hours)

SSCI 102 America in Transition (5 hours)

SSCI 103 Social Problems (5 hours)

SSCI 104 World Economic Geography (5 hours)

 

Option II: 20 quarter hours from at least two areas:

Integrated/Interdisciplinary

SSCI 101 Cultural Diversity (5 hours)

SSCI 102 America in Transition (5 hours)

SSCI 103 Social Problems (5 hours)

SSCI 104 World Economic Geography (5 hours)

 

Economic/Geography

ECON 100 Introduction to Economics (5 hours)

ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics (5 hours)

ECON 240 Principles of Macroeconomics (5 hours)

GEOG 200 World Regional Geography (5 hours)

 

Political Science

POLS 101 Introduction to American Government (5 hours)

POLS 165 Introduction to Politics (5 hours)

 

Psychology

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (5 hours)

PSY 200 Educational Psychology (5 hours)

PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)

PSY 235 Psychology of Adjustment (3 hours)

PSY 240 Human Growth and Development (4 hours)

PSY 261 Introduction to Child Development (5 hours)

PSY 267 Social Psychology (5 hours)

 

Sociology/Anthropology

ANTH 201 World Prehistory (5 hours)

ANTH 202 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5 hours)

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 hours)

SOC 210 Sociology of Deviance (5 hours)

SOC 230 Intro. to Marriage and Family Relations (5 hours)

SOC 280 American Race and Ethnic Relations (5 hours)

Humanities- 15 quarter hours -

Option I:

HUM 111 Civilization I (5 hours)

HUM 112 Civilization II (5 hours)

HUM 113 Civilization III (5hours)

Option II:

HUM 111 Civilization I (5 hours)

HUM 151 American Civilization to 1877 (5 hours)

HUM 152 American Civilization since 1877 (5 hours)

Associate of Arts students select a minimum of 20 elective hours. Associate of Science students select a minimum of 15 hours. Students may complete their degree requirements from any of the courses listed above, or below in the Transfer Module. In addition students may select electives from the following:

Foreign Languages: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, or Spanish,

Creative Writing: ENGL 281 through ENGL 285,

Humanities and Fine Arts: Any courses listed under ART, DANCE, HUMANITIES, MUSIC, THEATER or ENGLISH 260 through ENGLISH 278.

Mathematics: MATH 105 & 106

Other elective options may be chosen from pre-approved lists available from the Counseling Center or the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Careful selection of Columbus State "elective" courses can ensure the greatest applicability of Columbus State credits to the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

5. A&S 290 Capstone Experience - 3 hours. Within the last 2 quarters prior to graduation, students must complete a "Capstone" course in the discipline of their intended major at a baccalaureate institution, e.g., BIO 290, ENGL 290, etc.

Ohio Transfer Policy

The Ohio Board of Regents has established the Transfer Module, which is a specific set of courses from a college or university's general education requirements. The Transfer Module contains 54-60 quarter hours (or 36-40 semester hours) of course credits in English composition, mathematics, fine arts, humanities, social science, behavioral science, natural science, physical science and interdisciplinary courses.

A Transfer Module completed at one public college or university will automatically meet the requirements of the Transfer Module at the receiving institution, after the student has been accepted. Students may be required to meet additional general education requirements that are not included in the Transfer Module. Since private colleges and universities in Ohio may or may not be participating in the Transfer Module policy, students are encouraged to check with the college of their choice regarding their transfer agreements.

Students who complete Columbus State's degree requirements in Communication Skills, Mathematics, Humanities, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences will automatically have completed the Transfer Module.

Transfer Module

English Composition -

College Composition - 5 - 6 hours required

ENGL 101 Beginning Composition (3) and

ENGL 102 Essay and Research (3) or

ENGL 111 English Composition (5)

 

Literature-based Composition - select one course (students with credit for

ENGL 111 must take a 5 hour course).

ENGL 220 Introduction to Literature (3)

ENGL 250 Writing About the American Experience (5)

ENGL 251 The American Identity (5)

ENGL 252 Images of Men and Women in America (5)

ENGL 253 Regional American Writing (5)

Mathematics and Logical Analysis - select a minimum of one course

Mathematics - 5 hours required

MATH 125 Mathematics in the Modern World (5)

MATH 130 Mathematical Analysis for Business I (5)

MATH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Business II (5)

MATH 132 Business Calculus (5)

MATH 148 College Algebra (5)

MATH 150 Precalculus (5)

MATH 151 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)

MATH 152 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5)

MATH 153 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (5)

MATH 254 Multivariable Calculus (5)

MATH 255 Elementary Differential Equations (5)

MATH 266 Discrete Mathematical Structures (5)

MATH 268 Elementary Linear Algebra (5)

Biological and Physical Sciences - select Option I or Option II

OPTION I:

Integrated/Interdisciplinary

NSCI 101 Natural Science I (5)

NSCI 102 Natural Science II (5)

NSCI 103 Natural Science III (5)

 

OPTION II: select three courses from at least two areas

Biological Sciences

BIO 111 Introductory Biology I (5)

BIO 112 Introductory Biology II (5)

BIO 115 General Microbiology (5)

BIO 125 General Botany (5)

BIO 126 Introduction to Ecology (5)

BIO 161 Human Anatomy (5)

BIO 169 Human Physiology (5)

BIO 174 Biological Sciences I (5)

BIO 175 Biological Sciences II (5)

BIO 201 Animal Diversity and Systemics (5)

 

Physical Sciences

CHEM 111 Elementary Chemistry I (5)

CHEM 112 Elementary Chemistry II (5)

CHEM 113 General and Biological Chemistry (5)

CHEM 171 General Chemistry I (5)

CHEM 172 General Chemistry II (5)

CHEM 173 General Chemistry III (5)

GEOL 121 Physical Geology (5)

PHYS 117 College Physics - Mechanics and Heat (5)

PHYS 118 College Physics - Elect, Magnetism & Light (5)

PHYS 119 College Physics - Modern Physics (5)

PHYS 177 General Physics I (5)

PHYS 178 General Physics II (5)

PHYS 179 General Physics III (5)

Arts/Humanities - select Option I or Option II

OPTION I: select one of the Civilization sequences

Ingegrated/Interdisciplinary

HUM 111 Civilization I (5) and

HUM 112 Civilization II (5) and

HUM 113 Civilization III (5) or

HUM 111 Civilization I (5) and

HUM 151 American Civilization to 1877 (5) and

HUM 152 American Civilization since 1877 (5)

 

OPTION II: select three courses from at least two areas

Interdisciplinary

HUM 205 Medicine and the Humanities (5)

HUM 222 Classical Mythology (5)

HUM 245 Music and Art Since 1945 (5)

 

Western Arts

ART 101 History of Western Art (5)

MUS 101 History of Western Music (5)

THEA 100 Introduction to the Theater (5)

 

Philosophy

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (5)

PHIL 130 Ethics (5)

PHIL 270 Philosophy of Religion (5)

 

World/Non-Western Cultures

HUM 251 History of Latin America (5)

HUM 252 The Islamic World and the Middle East (5)

HUM 253 History of China and Japan (5)

HUM 254 Introduction to African Literature (5)

HUM 270 Comparative Religions (5)

 

Literature

ENGL 230 Introduction to Dramatic Literature (5)

ENGL 235 Introduction to Poetry (5)

ENGL 240 Introduction to Science Fiction (3)

ENGL 262 Survey of British Literature (5)

ENGL 264 Introduction to Shakespeare (5)

ENGL 265 Modern European Lit. in Translation (5)

ENGL 270 Black American Writers (5)

ENGL 272 Introduction to Folklore (5)

ENGL 276 Women in Literature (5)

ENGL 274 Introduction to Non-Western Literature (5)

Social and Behavioral Sciences - select Option I or Option II

OPTION I: select three courses from the following

Integrated/Interdisciplinary

SSCI 101 Cultural Diversity (5)

SSCI 102 America in Transition (5)

SSCI 103 Social Problems (5)

SSCI 104 World Economic Geography (5)

 

OPTION II: select three courses from at least two areas

Economics/Geography

ECON 100 Introduction to Economics (5)

ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics (5)

ECON 240 Principles of Macroeconomics (5)

GEOG 200 World Regional Geography (5)

 

Political Science

POLS 101 Introduction to American Government (5)

POLS 165 Introduction to Politics (5)

 

Psychology

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (5)

PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology (3)

PSY 235 Psychology of Adjustment (3)

PSY 240 Human Growth and Development (4)

PSY 261 Introduction to Child Development (5)

PSY 267 Social Psychology (5)

 

Sociology/Anthropology

ANTH 200 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (5)

ANTH 201 World Prehistory (5)

ANTH 202 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5)

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (5)

SOC 230 Intro. to Marriage and Family Relations (5)

SOC 280 American Race and Ethnic Relations (5)

Students who meet the Transfer Module requirements are subject to the following conditions:

1. The policy encourages receiving institutions to give preferential consideration for admission to students who complete the Transfer Module and either the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees. These students will be able to transfer all courses in which they received a passing grade of "D" or better. Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 to be given credit for the Transfer Module.

2. The policy also encourages receiving institutions to give preferential consideration for admission to students who complete the Transfer Module with a grade of "C" or better in each course and 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours. Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 to be given credit for the Transfer Module. For individual courses, only those in which a "C" or better has been earned will transfer.

3. The policy encourages receiving institutions to admit on a non-preferential consideration basis, students who complete the Transfer Module with a grade of "C" or better in each course, and less than 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours. These students will be able to transfer all courses in which they received a grade of "C" or better.

Admission to a given institution does not guarantee that a transfer student will be automatically admitted to any major, minor or field of study offered at that institution. Once admitted, transfer students will be subject to the same catalog requirements as all other students. Transfer students will be accorded the same class standing and other privileges as all other students based on the number of credits earned. All residency requirements must be successfully completed at the receiving institution prior to the granting of a degree.

Early in their college career, students should identify the major and the university they wish to transfer into from Columbus State. They should plan their course of study to meet the requirements of the degree program they wish to pursue at the receiving four-year institution. Students should determine if there are foreign language or special course requirements that can be completed in the freshman or sophomore year. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to determine their specific transfer requirements.

An appeals process is required at each institution, which allows students who disagree with application of transfer credits to file an appeal. If a transfer student's appeal is denied by the institution, the student must be advised in writing how to appeal at the state level Articulation and Transfer Appeals Review Committee. This committee will recommend a resolution to each case.

The appeals process begins after the student receives a copy of the Transfer of Credit form, which indicates that some previous coursework may not be applicable to the student's new degree. The student may then appeal by asking the Director of Records and Registration for an explanation of the appeals process. The Director of Records and Registration will provide the student with additional information regarding the appeals process.

Columbus State Community

College Transfer Agreements

Columbus State Community College has established transfer agreements with the following institutions. Please see your academic advisor for specific transfer course information.

Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees to B.A. and B.S. Degrees

• Antioch College
• Capital Univrsity
• Central State University
• Franklin University
• Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Ohio Dominican College
• The Ohio State University - All Colleges
• Otterbein College
• Shawnee State University
• University of Toledo
• Wilberforce College

2 + 2 Agreements for all Degree Programs

• Capital University
• Central State University
• Devry Institute of Technology
• Franklin University
• Otterbein College
• Wilberforce University
• Shawnee State University

Guaranteed Admission to all Graduates of Columbus State (AA, AS, or AAS)

• Central State University
• Otterbein College
• Shawnee State University
• Wilberforce University

• Accounting Technology
• Business Management Technology
• Early Childhood Development Technology
• Nursing Technology

Devry Institute of Technology:

• Accounting Technology
• Business Management Technology
• Computer Programming Technology
• Electronic Engineering Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

• Aviation Maintenance Technology

Florida International University:

• Hospitality Management Hotel and Food Service Mgmt.

Miami University:

• Electronic Engineering Technology
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mount St. Joseph College:

• All A.A.S. degrees in Health, Human and Public Services

Ohio University:

• Hospitality Management to Hotel and Food Service Mgmt.

University of Rio Grande:

• Associate of Science Degree to B.S. in Mathematics

The Ohio State University:

• Mechanical Engineering to Industrial Tech. Education
• Mechanical Engineering to Welding Engineering
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1. The satisfactory completion of 90-110 quarter credit hours as required by the particular program.

2. The attainment of a "C" (2.00) average in all technical courses and a "C" (2.00) average in all non-technical courses.

3. The completion of no fewer than 35 of the required credit hours, including no fewer than 20 credit hours in technical courses approved by the department chairperson, while in attendance at Columbus State Community College. Credits by examination/proficiency, non-traditional credit, and transfer credit do not apply toward meeting residency credit hour requirements.

General Education Requirements

1. 12 credit hours in English/Communication Skills :

ENGL 101, ENGL 102 (students placing into ENGL 111 can take ENGL 111 instead of ENGL 101 AND ENGL 102), COMM 105, COMM 110 or COMM 115 (depending on the technology requirement), and one of the following three courses: ENGL 204, ENGL 202, or ENGL 200.

2. Five credit hours in Humanities: HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113, HUM 151, HUM 152, or HUM 224.

3. Five credit hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences for students in Engineering and Health and Human Services degree programs: SSCI 101, SSCI 102, SSCI 103 or SSCI 104.

Five credit hours in Biological and Physical Sciences for students in the Business and Public Services degree programs: NSCI 101 or BIO 104 & 105.

Following are exceptions to this requirement:

a. Mental Health/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation students must take BIO 112 to fulfill the requirement.

b. Early Childhood Development, and Interpreting/Transliterating students must take NSCI 101 or BIO 104 & 105 to fulfill the requirement.

c. Computer Programming, Microcomputing, Dietetic Technician Major, EDP Auditing and Medical Office Administration students must take SSCI 101, SSCI 102, SSCI 103 or SSCI 104 to fulfill the requirements.

Basic Studies Requirements

Each technical program requires completion of at least 21 credit hours in basic studies. Basic studies are those that provide students with the scientific and theoretical foundations of their technology, or those that provide students with an understanding of the legal, social, economic, or political environments within which they will practice their technology. Courses that fulfill the basic studies requirements vary from program to program. They are listed in the following section, with the listings of technical program requirements.

Technical Studies Requirements

Each technical program requires completion of 45 to 67 credit hours in courses clearly identifiable with the technical skills, proficiency, and knowledge required for career competency. Technical studies requirements also vary from program to program; they are also listed in the following section, by program.

Students need to work closely with an assigned advisor to assure they meet all requirements for graduation. The student is responsible for meeting all requirements.

Application Procedures

The Associate of Technical Studies Degree program enables a student to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a unique career goal that cannot be met through the completion of any one of the College’s technical programs. This is accomplished by selecting courses from up to four different technical disciplines, thereby fashioning a coherent technical program. In order to be considered for admission to this program, an applicant must:

1. Demonstrate a level of maturity and motivation which gives promise of successfully handling the responsibilities inherent in this program.
2. Satisfy the general admission requirements of Columbus State Community College.
3. Prepare and submit the Associate of Technical Studies application which includes the proposed program of study. The Associate of Technical Studies Coordinator will assist the student in planning an Associate of Technical Studies Degree program.
4. To obtain the Associate of Technical Study application, contact Associate of Technical Studies Coordinator at 614/ 287-2663, or stop by the Career Services Office located in the lower level of Madison Hall.

Graduation Requirements of all ATS Graduates

1. The satisfactory completion of 90-110 credit hours.
2. The attainment of a "C" (2.00) average in all technical courses, and a "C" (2.00) average in all non-technical courses.
3. The completion of no fewer than 35 of the required credit hours, including no fewer than 20 credit hours in technical courses approved by the department chairperson(s), while in attendance at Columbus State Community College. Credit by examination/proficiency, non-traditional credit, and transfer credit do not apply toward meeting residency credit hour requirements.

Specific Program Requirements

In this section, the requirements for Columbus State’s programs of study are listed alphabetically by department or technology. After you have located the program you are interested in, you will find a listing of the courses to be taken. The first three or four alpha identifiers of each course number indicate which department offers the course. For example, course numbers beginning with EET are all from the Electronic Engineering Technology and VET indicates Veterinary Technician Technology.

Course descriptions can be found in the Academic Programs section of the web site listed alphabetically by department.

Columbus State is offering an honors program for eligible students. Honor courses offer students more challenging, faster-paced coursework. Courses in English, humanities, and social sciences will be open to students who have completed or placed into ENGL 111, and have received permission from the Director of the Honors Program. Please see the quarterly list of course offerings for the complete listing of honors courses. For more information on the honors program, please call (614) 287-5368.