Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has four academic divisions that offer college-credit-bearing courses:
- Business Technologies
- Engineering and Information Technologies
- Health and Public Safety
- Humanities and Sciences
The College offers a variety of educational programs that lead to an associate’s degree. Full-time students can complete associate's degree programs in two years or less; however, many students take longer to complete their degree requirements.
Technical associate's degrees
Technical associate’s degree programs are intended to prepare students for employment immediately after graduation, although the credits earned in these programs also are transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
The technical associate’s degrees awarded are:
- Associate of Applied Business (AAB)
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Associate of Technical Study (ATS)
- Associate of Individualized Study (AIS)
In this Catalog, the AAB, AAS, and BAS degree programs, as well as some ATS programs, are described in the information for the academic divisions that offer these programs. General guidelines for the AIS and ATS degrees appear later in this section of the Catalog.
University-parallel (transfer) associate's degrees
University-parallel associate’s degree programs (sometimes referred to as "bachelor bound" or "transfer" degrees) are intended to prepare students for immediate transfer to a four-year college or university, by providing the courses required for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete these degrees are given preferential consideration for admission to a public university in Ohio.
The university-parallel degrees awarded are Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS).
These associate’s degree programs are described in this Catalog in the information for the academic divisions that offer these programs.
Bachelor's degrees
Cincinnati State offers technical baccalaureate degrees in three specialized fields.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is available for Culinary and Food Science, and for Land Surveying
The RN to BSN Completion Program provides an option for registered nurses to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
The bachelor's degree programs are described in this Catalog in the information for the academic divisions that offer these programs.
Certificate programs
In addition to bachelor's degree and associate’s degree programs, the College offers many certificate programs that prepare students for specific occupational situations. These certificate programs usually can be completed in less time than is required to complete an associate’s degree.
Certificate programs are described in this Catalog in the information for the academic divisions that offer these programs.
Workforce training
Some college credit-bearing courses and certificates are offered by the College's Workforce Development Center. These programs are described in the Workforce Development Center section of this Catalog.
Assistance for students who need additional preparation and support
The College also offers courses and services to assist students who may need additional preparation or support in order to be successful in achieving their academic goals. These courses and services are described in the Developmental Education (Academic Foundations) section of this Catalog.