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Please enable Javascript for full functionality.end of script commented outwww.volstate.eduMain Numbers: (615) 452-8600 (888) 335-8722  facebook  instagram  twitter  youtube Campuses Gallatin Cookeville Livingston Springfield Academic Divisions Business & Technology Health Sciences Humanities & Fine Arts Mathematics & Science Nursing Social Science & Education Resources Accreditation Bookstore Campus Police Contact Us Employee Directory IT Help Desk Library Marketing & Communications Volunteer State Community College May 14, 2024 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Select a Catalog 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2018-2019 Vol State Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2017-2018 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2016-2017 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2014-2015 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2013-2014 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2012-2013 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2011-2012 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2010-2011 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2009-2010 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2008-2009 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2007-2008 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Schools/Colleges & Departments Policies and Other Non-Academic Content Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field Whole Word/Phrase Use Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home About VSCC Academic Calendar Academics Courses - Alphabetically Courses by Divisions Programs - Alphabetically Programs by Degree Types Programs by Divisions College Graduation Definition of Degrees & Certificates Embedded Certificates & Sequential Credentials General Education Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees Student Records and Academic Regulations Transfer and External Credit Workforce and Economic Development (Non-Credit Instruction) Students Academic Programs & Support Admission to the College Campus Services Student Services Financial Fees and Cost Financial Aid Scholarships College Campus Directory Employees Office of Resource Development Tennessee Board of Regents Catalog Addendum My Portfolio HELP 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog GENERAL CATALOG 2024-2025 VOL. LIII Fall 2024 Volunteer State Community College (VSCC) will begin the 53rd session of its educational operation on August 26, 2024. Volunteer State Community College 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066-3188 615-452-8600 1-888-335-VSCC www.volstate.edu Volunteer State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Volunteer State Community College. Specific programs are accredited by the following accrediting agencies: Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP) Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) Committee on Accreditation for Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP) (Renamed 2017 to International Council of Accreditation (ICA)) National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA PSG) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) A Note to Visitors The College administration, faculty, and staff welcome visitors to the campus. During the academic year general administrative offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact the College for hours of Library and Learning Commons operation, or visit online at https://www.volstate.edu/library The programs, curricula, and fees as set forth in this catalog are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Volunteer State Community College or the Tennessee Board of Regents. Because of the possibility of change, important points of fact and interpretation should be confirmed by the appropriate college official. Please note: The course offerings and requirements of Volunteer State Community College are continually under examination and revision. This catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication, but is no guarantee that they will not be changed. However, adequate and reasonable notice will be given to students affected by any changes. This catalog is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the institution. The College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the institution. These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions. Current information may be obtained from the following sources: Admission Requirements Admissions Office (615) 230-3688 Advising Office (615)230-3702 Fees and Tuition Business Office (615) 230-3585 Business & Technology Division Office (615)-230-3301 Health Sciences Division Office (615) 230-3330 Humanities & Fine Arts Division Office (615) 230-3200 Mathematics & Science Division Office (615) 230-3261 Nursing Division Office (615) 230-4760 Social Science & Education Division Office (615) 230-3231 The College provides the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by providing programs of instruction in the various disciplines and programs through faculty, who are qualified for teaching at the college level. The acquisition and retention of knowledge by any student is, however, contingent upon the student’s desire and ability to learn and his or her application of appropriate study techniques to any course or program. Thus, the college must necessarily limit representation of student preparedness in any field of study to that competency demonstrated at that specific point in time at which appropriate academic measurements were taken to certify course or program completion. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals are encouraged to disclose their disability with the Access Center to receive assistance with accommodations. It is the individual’s responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The College does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to individuals who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability. The Access Center is located in the Ramer Administration Building, Suite 143 (615-230-3472). It is the intent of Volunteer State Community College to fully comply with Executive Order 11246, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended, and all regulations implementing those laws and orders, for the promotion and ensuring of equal opportunity for all...