Wallace State Community College offers a variety of degrees and programs in an attempt to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the students within the service area of the College. Wallace State Community College is authorized to offer programs leading to the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, and Associate in Applied Science Degree. Certificate programs are also offered in certain subject areas. Students are not guaranteed to be able to complete a particular program in a specified period of time unless they meet all academic and admission procedures as required by this catalog. Each concentration can provide a map for students to follow in order to simplify completion. Contact the Advising Center or department chair. These are available for full and part time students.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (A.A.)
Available online and on-campus
The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a course of study in a liberal arts area. The following outline of the General Education Core requirements should be completed after consultation with an academic advisor and with consideration of the academic requirements of an individual student’s transfer-receiving institution. Departments and programs may suggest, require, or specify appropriate course work not only to complete these requirements but also to facilitate the transfer process. The College encourages students to enrich and improve their education by including additional course work to diversify and improve their educational experiences. Only code “A” courses should be taken in Areas I-IV. These are transfer courses.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.)
Available online and on-campus
The Associate in Science Degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution and pursue a career of study in a general field or specialized professional field. The following outline of General Education Core requirements should be completed after consultation with an academic advisor and with consideration of the academic requirements of an individual student’s transfer-receiving institution. Departments and programs may suggest, require, or specify appropriate course work not only to complete these requirements but also to facilitate the transfer process. The College encourages students to enrich and improve their education by including additional course work to diversify and improve their educational experiences. Only code “A” courses should be taken in Areas I-IV. These are transfer courses.
SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL STUDIES
The Short-Term Certificate is a formal award that prepares students for positions in business/industry and/or provides a general education foundation for additional coursework or transfer.
| Area I: Written Composition I & II | 6 Credit Hours |
| Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts | 3-9 Credit Hours |
| Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics | 6-8 Credit Hours |
| Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Science | 6-9 Credit Hours |
| Area V: Occupational/Career Electives | 1-3 Credit Hours |
| Maximum Program Semester Credit Hours | 29 Credit Hours |
DISTANCE LEARNING
Wallace State offers Distance Education courses, online, and hybrid courses that are available each semester and are offered in a variety of subject areas. All distance education courses and tuition rates are listed in the schedule each term.