Types of Degrees & Certificates
At Columbus State, we have degrees and certificates to help you reach your academic
goals, no matter what they may be. Many degrees can transfer toward a four-year bachelor's
degree.
Associate of Science Degree
The A.S. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of
science, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public and many private colleges/universities.
Associate of Arts Degree
The A.A. degree fulfills the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of
arts, with guaranteed credit transfer to any Ohio public institution and many private
colleges/universities.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
An A.A.S. degree provides skills and credential to enter the workforce immediately,
with select transfer options to continue on for a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline.
Associate of Technical Studies
Combines two or more programs into one two-year degree. Some departments offer predesigned
A.T.S. degrees, or you can work with your advisor and program chair(s) to design a
custom major.
Certificate
A certificate provides intensive study (usually 1-2 semesters) in a specific discipline.
Earning a certificate does not qualify you to transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree,
although some certificates combine to lead to an associate degree.