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Volunteer State Community College

Volunteer State Community College


Official telephone: (615) 452-8600
Toll-free telephone: (888) 335-8722
Fax number: (615) 230-3502

Website: www.volstate.edu


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Screen last updated on: August 10, 2007
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in August and January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in July and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Four summer sessions, one of 10 weeks, one of eight weeks, and two of five weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Enrollment by categories:
1% agriculture
19% arts/humanities/social sciences
1% biological/life sciences
14% business
7% education
32% health professions
2% law/legal studies
1% mathematics/physical sciences
Majors with the highest enrollment: Liberal Arts, Allied Health, Business
Majors with the lowest enrollment: Logistics Management, General Technology, Office Management
Student:Faculty ratio: 22:1
Total faculty: 166 men, 209 women, 375 total
Full-time faculty: 71 men, 76 women, 147 total
Part-time faculty: 95 men, 133 women, 228 total
Faculty degrees: 17% PhD, 69% master's degree, 7% bachelor's degree, 6% other
Graduation rate: 12% within four years
30% within six years

Volunteer State Community College
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, weekend college, distance learning, evening courses, adult education programs, online courses
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • General Business Administration
  • General Technology
  • Health Information Technology
  • Health Professions/Related Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Radiologic Technology
Certificates

  • Dental Assistant
  • EMT/Paramedic
  • Fire Science Technology
  • Office Management Technology
  • Respiratory Care Technician
  • Sonography

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • neither credit nor placement for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate



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