University Parallel Degree A.S.
Students wanting to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university may complete the first two years at Volunteer State Community College by enrolling in the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree programs.
Vol State’s university parallel coursework is designed to transfer to four-year universities. To check the transferability of individual courses at specific universities, visit our College Transfer Information and Articulation Agreements webpage.
PCMC University Parallel Degree Options
- Business A.S. - This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, the graduate could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Logistics Manager or Emergency Management Director. Graduates will be able to enter numerous fields of business.
- Management A.S. – This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Management. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, graduates could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Marketing Manager or Financial Manager.
- Marketing A.S. - This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, graduates could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Marketing Manager or Marketing Strategist.
- Finance A.S. - This pathway is for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Upon completion of bachelor’s degree graduates could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including Personal Financial Manager or Financial Quantitative Analyst.
- Accounting A.S. - This is a pathway for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree graduates could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including accountant or auditor
University Parallel General Studies A.S.
This pathway is the most flexible pathway offered for students at VSCC. Students who do not know what to major in, who are looking to advance their career, or who want a major we do not offer should pursue this option. Students should work with an advisor to customize their studies to fit their interests while completing the General Education core. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree.
This emphasis is not currently part of Tennessee Transfer Pathway, and, therefore, it may not be fully transferable. Since general education and major requirements vary from one transfer institution to another, it is essential that transfer students decide pm a transfer institution as soon as possible and refer to the general education and major requirements in that institution’s catalog when planning a program of study. The PCMC will provide advising the guide students with course selection and transfer options.
What is an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students planning to enter the job market immediately upon graduation, or to advance their career.
Mechatronics A.A.S.
This career pathway provides the academic knowledge and practical experience necessary to prepare students for employment as highly skilled Mechatronics technicians. The Mechatronics A.A.S. is specifically provided for students who are interested in an integrated multidisciplinary environment dealing with state-of-the-art automated systems. This program is designed for students interested in getting into the workforce quickly with the technical skills that employers demand. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits of MECH classes at VSCC in order to graduate.
Students who have already completed some TCAT Mechatronics curriculum may potentially have some of those hours transferred into the A.A.S.
