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This online associate in History studies the relationships between cultures and societies. Furthermore, at Vol State Community College, you’ll gain an understanding of the present based on the past. This program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution and major in history or plan to teach history. Therefore, there are no course substitutions allowed within the program, so you’ll be prepared to transfer.

Classes include:

• Early US History
• Modern US History
• Modern World History

This online associate in Political Science studies the relationships between governments and societies and their interactions. At Vol State Community College, you’ll gain an understanding of present politics based on past policies and events. This program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution and major in history, criminal justice, or law. As a transfer pathway, there is little flexibility within the outlined curriculum. Generally, coursework includes:

• Macroeconomics
• American Government
• Modern World History

Whether you choose the online AS or online AA in Liberal Arts, you’ll have a well-rounded education to balance your career or to pursue your bachelor’s degree.  Your communication skills will grow, as you take classes in public speaking and English composition.  In addition, The University Parallel Degree, enables students to select classes that align with specific curricula from 4-year institutions, depending upon your intended major.  General education credits pull from:

• History
• Humanities and/or Fine Arts
• Sciences

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Applied Science degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. This program focuses on areas of traffic management, entertainment touring, and other areas of the supply chain process. Students will gain a foundational knowledge to carry them into bachelor studies or career entry level positions.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Applied Science degree in Management. With a strong business and leadership foundation, this program prepares students for employment or furthering their business education. Skills in the curriculum include knowledge on accounting, computer applications, marketing, and legal environments.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Certificate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. With this degree, graduates can pursue bachelor's degree studies or careers in logistics, transportation, distribution, and supply chain management. The program provides a foundation for the career path in an effective and successful way.

Earn an AAS in Computer Information Technology online with a concentration in Networking through VSCC distance learning.  This program is designed for students bringing previous experience in training in the field.  Studies will include subjects such as:

• Project management
• Network security
• Computer applications

Coursework is subject-specific to align with students’ professional goals and to prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations.  Graduates with this degree may find pursuable pathways in furthering their education, or careers in systems administration, network support, and more.  Develop experience and training directly applicable to the workplace with Volunteer State Community College online.

Apply previous work experience in Programming to an online AAS in Computer Information Technology from Volunteer State Community College.  This program is designed to provide training, skills and experience directly applicable to the workplace.  Studies include but are not limited to:

• Computer applications
• Project management
• Database concepts

Coursework is subject-specific to align with students’ professional goals and to prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations.  Students will learn how to use programming language, how to design and implement objects, and how to develop and maintain software.  Graduates with this online programming degree may pursue further education or careers in programming and software engineering.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Science degree in Information Systems to students preparing to transfer to a four-year college.  This curriculum combines general education courses with areas of emphasis requirements to provide a foundation for students seeking a baccalaureate degree.  Studies may cover topics such as:

• Statistics
• Accounting
• Computer applications

Students will study principles and procedures directly applicable to the workplace.  This degree can prepare students for professional careers in network administration, programming, web development, and more.  Explore every option with the Tennessee Transfer Path offered through VSCC online.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online AAS in Computer Information Technology to students seeking focus in Cyber Defense.  This program is designed for the working adult with applicable work experience worth course credits.  Studies cover topics including but not limited to:

• Network security
• Digital forensics
• Computer applications

Coursework is subject-specific to align with students’ professional goals and to prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations.  Students will develop techniques and skills in critical thinking, data recovery, and more through hands-on lab work and internship experiences.  Explore a professional career path with an online cybersecurity degree from VSCC.

Prepare for an entry-level career in the criminal justice field with this online criminal justice degree. This program is designed for those who plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduation and who do not intend to transfer to a four-year university.  

This online criminal justice degree is multidisciplinary. Courses include such areas as:

• Investigation
• Criminal law
• Corrections
• Terrorism
• Policing

The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate and the Correctional Officer Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. You can use the courses in these certificates toward this degree.

Prepare to help your community during times of emergency with this online fire science degree. Learn about various fire and emergency services in this program which is the next step for those who have earned the Technical Certificate in Fire Science Technology.  

The curriculum teaches broad concepts of fire prevention. Study fire protection systems and components, their operation characteristics, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.  Courses also examine building construction and codes, fire prevention efforts, firefighting strategies, and firefighting tactics.  

The Fire Science Technical Certificate and the Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science. You can also use courses in these certificates to earn this online fire science degree.

Complete courses that meet the National Fire Academy standards and prepare to help your neighbors when disaster strikes with this online fire science degree. This program is for professional fire service personnel seeking upward mobility in their careers and for citizens interested in entering a fire science career.  

This curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and abilities in practical firefighting operations and fire service management. In particular, you will study the history and theory that assist firefighters in coping with current problems in the field. Learn broad concepts of fire prevention, about active fire protection systems and components, and about building construction as it relates to fire safety.  

This online fire science degree may be used towards completion of the AAS in Fire Science Technology. It is also embedded within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies area of emphasis.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Science in Secondary Education degree. The program was designed for students who eventually want to study teaching secondary education at a four-year institution. This program prepares aspiring teachers in a variety of subject areas including English, math, social science, and more.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Science in Teaching K-5 degree. Through this program, graduates will have gained a foundation to pursue a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Aspiring teachers would benefit from the coursework outlining concepts of educational psychology, exceptional children, and basic topics such as english, math, and science.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management degree. This program is designed for students who want a flexible, online learning environment studying healthcare analytics and statistics.

This program is offered through the TN eCampus; regionally accredited community colleges within the state of Tennessee working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.

The online Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education is offered through:

• Chattanooga State Community College
• Dyersburg State Community College
• Roane State Community College
• Volunteer State Community College
• Walters State Community College

Advance your career with the Technical Certificate in Medical Coding.  This online medical billing and coding degree is designed for those who currently work in healthcare or in a related field and who have thorough knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.  Obtain or upgrade your coding skills for career advancement and/or certification. 

Courses cover such topics as:

• Medical terminology
• ICD Coding
• CPT Coding
• Revenue cycle management

This degree is fully integrated into the AAS in Health Information Management degree.

Volunteer State Community College offers an online Associate of Arts degree in Psychology with a transfer pathway to the adult student.  This program is designed for smooth transfer to public baccalaureate psychology programs.  Explore topics such as:

• Social psychology
• Statistics
• Human development

Studies will include general education courses combined with area-of-emphasis requirements and psychology electives.  With this degree students may pursue career paths in areas of crisis intervention, case work, mentoring and more.  Develop skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem-solving through this online associate’s in psychology with Volunteer State Community College.

With an online Associate of Arts degree in Sociology from Volunteer State Community College, students are prepared to transfer to an accredited four-year bachelor program.  Coursework will include a combination of general education requirements and area-of-emphasis courses.  Studies may include but are not limited to:

• Communication
• Social problems
• Humanities  

Graduates with this degree may find pursuable pathways in crisis intervention, case work, civil service, and more.  Students will develop essential skills in problem-solving, analysis, research, and more, setting them up for advanced studies in the field.  Take an academic step towards a successful career with this online associate’s in sociology at Volunteer State Community College.