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Columbus State's Career and Technical degree programs are offered in more than 50 career fields Students enrolled in these programs can attend classes on either a full- or part-time basis. Graduates receive the Associate of Applied Science or the Associate of Technical Studies Degree and, upon successful completion of their program of study, work as technicians or paraprofessionals.

Listed below in are the departments, or technologies, and the programs leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Also listed are the majors, and certificate programs that are offered. Additionally, many programs offer courses at a distance through global campus..

Select the first letter of the area of study.
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Accounting

  • Accounting Associate Degree
  • Certificate of Accounting Concentration    (CPA Exam Preparation)
  • Certificate of Fraud Examination
  • Certificate of Internal Auditing
  • (Bookkeeping Certificate: See Business Office Applications)
  • CPA Exam Review (courses only; no certificate)

Applied Sciences (see Skilled Trades)

Appraisal

Architecture

  • Architecture Associate Degree
  • Architecture Transfer Option
  • Architectural CAD Drafting Certificate
  • 3D Visualization Certificate

Automotive Technology

  • Automotive Technology Associate Degree
  • Automotive Service Management Major
  • Ford ASSET Program
  • Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate
  • Toyota T-TEN
  • YAATC
  • Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

Aviation Maintenance Technology

  • Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate

Business Management

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Business Management Major
  • Entrepreneurship Major
  • Public Administration Track
  • Basic Project Manager Certificate
  • Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • Leadership Skills Development Certificate
  • Managing Interpersonal Skills Certificate
  • Nonprofit Management Certificate
  • Pre-MBA Certificate
  • Project Management Team Certificate
  • Public Administration Certificate
  • Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

Business Office Applications

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Administrative Assistant Major
  • Administrative Assistant Legal Cognate
  • Administrative Assistant Medical Cognate
  • Office Skills Certificate
  • Office Specialist Certificate
  • Bookkeeping Certificate

Civil Engineering Technology

  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering  Technology – Civil Track
  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology – Survey Track 
  • Surveying Certificate

Computer Information Technology

  • (Formerly Computer Programming Technology and Microcomputing Technology)
  • Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Network Administrator Track
  • Software Developer Track
  • Web Developer Track
  • MIS/Project Management Track
  • Game Developer Track
  • Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) Discovery Certificate
  • Computer Literacy Certificate
  • Database Specialist Certificate
  • Information Security Certificate
  • Network Administrator Certificate
  • Software Developer Certificate
  • System Z Foundations Certificate
  • Also see: IT Support Technician (Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology)

Construction Management

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Field Supervision Certificate
  • Estimating/Bidding Certificate
  • Construction Project Management Assistant Certificate
  • Residential Construction Management Certificate

Dental Hygiene

  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Small Business Management (Associate of Technical Studies Degree)

Dental Laboratory Technology/Small Business Management

  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Small Business Management (Associate of Technical Studies Degree)
  • Dental Laboratory Technology Certificate

Digital Design and Graphics (formerly Graphic Communication)

  • Digital Design and Graphics Associate Degree
  • Desktop Publishing Certificate
  • Digital Design Certificate
  • Digital Media Certificate
  • Photoshop for Illustration and Design Certificate

Digital Photography

  • Digital Photography Associate Degree
  • Photography Certificate
  • Photoshop for Photographers Certificate

Early Childhood Development

  • Early Childhood Development Associate Degree
  • Preschool Education Certificate
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preparation

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree
  • IT Support Technician

Electronic Engineering Technology

  • Electronic Engineering Technology Associate Degree

Emergency Medical Services

  • Emergency Medical Services Associate Degree
  • EMT–Basic Certificate
  • EMT–Paramedic Certificate

Emergency Medical Service/Fire Science

  • Emergency Medical Service/Fire Science (Associate of Technical Studies Degree)

Engineering

Engineering Certificate Programs

  • Engineering Assembly Technician 
  • Engineering Technician
  • Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
  • Computer Aided Drafting Technician

Environmental Science, Safety and Health

  • Environmental Science, Safety and Health Associate Degree 
  • Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations Certificate
  • Water/Wastewater Technology Certificate
  • Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
  • Sustainable Building Certificate

Finance

  • Finance Associate Degree

Fire Science

  • Fire Science Associate Degree

Geographic Information Systems

  • GIS Associate Degree
  • GIS Certificate

Graphic Communications (See Digital Design and Graphics)

Health Information Management Technology

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Medical Coding Certificate

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology

  • Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology Associate Degree
  • High Pressure Boiler License Training Program
  • Large Commercial Certificate
  • Residential/Light Commercial Certificate

Hospitality Management

  • Chef Apprenticeship Major
  • Dietetic Technician Major
  • Foodservice/Restaurant Management Major
  • Foodservice/Restaurant Management Major – Baking and Pastry Arts Track
  • Travel/Tourism/Hotel Management Major
  • Baking Certificate
  • Dietary Manager Certificate
  • Meeting and Event Management Certificate
  • School Foodservice Manager Certificate

Human Resources Management Technology

  • Human Resources Management Technology Associate Degree

Interactive Media (IMMT)

  • Interactive Media Associate Degree
  • Digital Video and Sound Major
  • Video Game Art and Animation Track

Interpreting/American Sign Language Education Program

  • Interpreting/American Sign Language Education Associate Degree
  • American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Certificate

Landscape Design/Build

  • Landscape Design/Build Associate Degree

Law Enforcement

  • Law Enforcement Associate Degree -Corrections Major
  • Law Enforcement Major
  • Law Enforcement Major–Academy Track

Logistics (See Supply Chain Management)

Marketing

  • Marketing Associate Degree
  • Direct Marketing Major
  • Retail Management Major
  • Direct Marketing Certificate
  • Electronic Marketing Certificate
  • Pre-MBA Certificate

Massage Therapy

  • Massage Therapy Associate Degree
  • Massage Therapy LMT Degree Completion 
  • Massage Therapy Certificate
  • Massage Therapy Advanced Techniques Certificate

Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree

Medical Assisting

  • Medical Assisting Associate of Technical Studies Degree
  • Medical Assisting Certificate

Medical Laboratory Technology

  • Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree

Mental Health / Addiction Studies / Developmental Disabilities

  • Associate Degree–Mental Health Track
  • Associate Degree–Chemical Dependency Track
  • Associate Degree–Mental Retardation Track
  • Prevention Specialist Certificate
  • Community Living Specialist Certificate
  • Advanced Chemical Dependency Certificate
  • Advanced Mental Health Certificate
  • Advanced Mental Retardation Certificate
  • Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

Multi-Competency Health

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree or Associate of Technical Studies Degree
  • Basic Electrocardiography Certificate
  • Health Care Manager Certificate
  • Histology Certificate (Accredited by NAACLS)
  • Phlebotomy Certificate (Approved by NAACLS)

Note: These three programs have moved to Nursing Certificates:

Nuclear Medicine Technology

  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate Degree

Nursing (See also Practical Nursing and Nursing Certificate Programs)

  • Nursing Associate Degree
  • Vocational Education Transfer Option with the Ohio State University College of Education

Nursing - Practical Nursing

  • Practical Nursing Certificate

Nursing Certificate Programs

  • Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate
  • Patient Care Skills Certificate
  • Pranic Healing Certificate
  • Complementary Care Certificate
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
  • Train the Trainer Certificate

Office Administration

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Administrative Assistant Major
  • Administrative Assistant Legal Cognate
  • Administrative Assistant Medical Cognate
  • Office Skills Certificate
  • Office Specialist Certificate
  • Bookkeeping Certificate

Paralegal Studies

  • Paralegal Studies Associate Degree
  • Paralegal Studies Certificate (Post Baccalaureate Option)

Practical Nurse Certificate Program

  • Practical Nurse Certificate Program

Quality Assurance Technology

  • Quality Assurance Technology Associate Degree

Radiography

  • Radiography Associate Degree
  • Limited Radiography Certificate

Real Estate

  • Real Estate Associate Degree
  • Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate

Respiratory Care

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist Associate Degree
  • Sleep Study Certificate

Skilled Trades (formerly Applied Sciences)

  • Apprenticeship Partnership Degree Programs
  • Associate of Technical Studies Degree in Construction Trades
  • Introduction to the Construction Industry
  • Facilities Maintenance Associate Degree
  • Facilities Maintenance Certificate

Sport & Exercise Studies (formerly Sports & Fitness Management)

  • Associate Degree–Exercise Science Major
  • Associate Degree–Physical and Recreation Instruction Major
  • Associate Degree–Sport Management Major
  • Exercise Specialist Certificate

Sterile Processing Technology (See also Surgical Technology)

  • Sterile Processing Technology Associate of Technical Studies Degree
  • Sterile Processing Technology Certificate

Supply Chain Management (formerly Logistics)

  • Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
  • International Commerce Major  
  • Strategic Procurement Major
  • International Business Certificate
  • International Commerce Certificate
  • Strategic Procurement Certificate
  • Supply Chain Management Certificate

Surgical Technology

  • Surgical Technology Associate Degree
  • Surgical Technology Certificate

Technical Communication

  • Technical Communication Associate Degree

Veterinary Technology

  • Veterinary Technology Associate Degree