Degree in Three - Evening Program

Fit earning a degree into your busy schedule.

Enroll part-time and earn your degree in three years by attending classes one night a week and online. 

Did you know? Through the Tennessee Reconnect program, you might be able to attend tuition-free. Learn more about Tennessee Reconnect.

Benefits:

  • Clear Degree Plan. Know where you are on the path to graduation with the Degree in Three academic plan.
  • Attend part-time. Attending part-time can make it easier to fit into your busy schedule.
  • Attend one night per week and online.
  • Affordable tuition rates.
  • Tuition-free opportunities through Tennessee Reconnect.

Academic Paths:

  • Social Work
    • General Transfer (A.S./A.A.) Tennessee Transfer Pathway
  • Criminal Justice
    • General Transfer (A.S./A.A.) Tennessee Transfer Pathway
  • Business
    • Business with Management Concentration (A.A.S.) 
    • Business Technical Certificate embedded 

Looking for a different career path? Check out our more than 80+ academic paths. Speak to one of our Admissions representatives to find out how you can create a plan that's right for you.

 

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Upcoming Degree in Three Info Sessions

Register for an upcoming session by completing the form above. 

  • Tuesday, Feb. 20 – 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Tuesday, Mar. 19 – 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Tuesday, Apr. 16 – 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Virtual)
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Whether you're going to college for the first time or are returning to finish your degree, Columbia State is here to help you reach your goals. You might even be able to attend tuition-free.
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Admissions Hotline

Have questions about Columbia State and the admissions process? Call Admissions at 931.540.2790 to learn more. 

Social Work: General Transfer (A.A./A.S.) Tennessee Transfer Pathways

Year One
Year Two
Year Three

Classes meet for full semester unless indicated. 

DVC courses are Desktop Video Conferencing Live Streaming classes using Zoom.  Student may participate from home with high speed Internet and a computer with a camera and microphone. Students may also participate from any of the colleges’ five campuses by making an appointment to use a computer.

HIST Requirement - Select from HIST 2010HIST 2020HIST 2030HIST 2310HIST 2320.

HUM/FA Requirement - Select from ART 1035ART 2000ART 2020ENGL 2160ENGL 2860HUM 1010HUM 1020MUS 1030PHIL 1030PHIL 1040PHIL 2200THEA 1030. 

LIT Requirement – Select from ENGL 2055ENGL 2130ENGL 2235ENGL 2310ENGL 2320.

Nat Sci Requirement - Select from ASTR 1030BIOL 1010BIOL 1020BIOL 2010BIOL 2020CHEM 1110CHEM 1120ESCI 1010ESCI 1020PHYS 2010PHYS 2020PSCI 1030. A specific on ground class will be scheduled as shown but online options are available. 

Elective can be any college level course.  The A.A. degree can be earned by completing a foreign Language sequence to fulfill the two electives.

Note: *Only if required based on placement test scores.

Criminal Justice: General Transfer (A.A./A.S.) Tennessee Transfer Pathway

Year One
Year Two
Year Three

Classes meet for full semester unless indicated. 

DVC courses are Desktop Video Conferencing Live Streaming classes using Zoom.  Student may participate from home with high speed Internet and a computer with a camera and microphone. Students may also participate from any of the colleges’ five campuses by making an appointment to use a computer.

HIST Requirement - Select from HIST 2010HIST 2020HIST 2030HIST 2310HIST 2320.

HUM/FA Requirement - Select from ART 1035ART 2000ART 2020ENGL 2160ENGL 2860HUM 1010HUM 1020MUS 1030PHIL 1030PHIL 1040PHIL 2200THEA 1030. 

LIT Requirement – Select from ENGL 2055ENGL 2130ENGL 2235ENGL 2310ENGL 2320.

Nat Sci Requirement - Select from ASTR 1030BIOL 1010BIOL 1020BIOL 2010BIOL 2020CHEM 1110CHEM 1120ESCI 1010ESCI 1020PHYS 2010PHYS 2020PSCI 1030. A specific on ground class will be scheduled as shown but online options are available.

Elective can be any college level course.  The A.A. degree can be earned by completing a foreign Language sequence to fulfill the two electives.

Note: *Only if required based on placement test scores.

Business Technical Certificate and Business A.A.S. with Management Concentration

Year One
Year Two
Year Three

Classes meet for full semester unless indicated. 

DVC courses are Desktop Video Conferencing Live Streaming classes using Zoom.  Student may participate from home with high speed Internet and a computer with a camera and microphone. Students may also participate from any of the colleges’ five campuses by making an appointment to use a computer.

Certificate requirements completed by Spring of Year 2 using ENGL 1010 as the elective.

HUM/FA Requirement - Select from ART 1035ART 2000ART 2020ENGL 2160ENGL 2860HUM 1010HUM 1020MUS 1030PHIL 1030PHIL 1040PHIL 2200THEA 1030. 

Note: *Only if required based on placement test scores.

Contact

Admissions
931.540.2790
931.560.4125 (fax)
Joni Allison
Adult Student Services Coordinator
Columbia Campus, JSC 143
931.540.2655