PROGRAMS
& DEGREES
University Transfer Programs
Edison's Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)
degrees allow you to complete the first two years of study for nearly any baccalaureate
major and to transfer to a four-year institution. Typically, you then specialize in a
major during your junior and senior years at the transfer institution.
If you intend to transfer you should identify your transfer institution and program as
soon as possible. It is strongly recommended that you consult with advisors and faculty at
both Edison and the transfer institution to assure maximum transfer.
If you are undecided about a major your advisor will help you plan a general program that
meets the basic lower division requirements at most colleges and universities. Completion
of the state Transfer Module is highly recommended.
Edison students have transferred very successfully to colleges across the nation,
including nearly all public colleges in Ohio. With careful planning you will be able to
transfer to virtually into any program and the college of your choice.
Transfer programs at Edison offer many benefits, including significantly lower costs
compared to four-year colleges and a high quality, personalized learning atmosphere geared
to ensure your academic success.
Career Education Programs
Occupational and technical programs at Edison prepare you for a
career in business, engineering, health or public service. These programs also serve you
if you are seeking formal training toward advancement in your current employment.
Edison's career education programs have been developed to provide you with the job skills
area employers are seeking. Many business, industrial and organizational leaders from the
region serve on academic advisory committees to help guide the creation, development and
ongoing revision of these programs.
Career education programs are designed to prepare you for employment directly upon
graduation. While not designed for transfer, many career education programs can be
transferred, however credits accepte d will vary according
to the program and the policies of the receiving institution.
To transfer in one of these programs, you should work very closely with your advisor and
an advisor at the receiving institution. It is possible that not all credits will transfer
and that you may need to take additional general education courses.
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - 60 semester hours
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is one of two University Transfer
programs offered at Edison. The AA allows a student to complete the first two years of
study for nearly any baccalaureate (bachelor's) major in the social sciences, humanities
and arts. The AA curriculum parallels the traditional university liberal arts degree. It
provides an excellent academic background and prepares the student to select a major in
the junior year. The AA degree also serves those students seeking two years of general
education with emphasis in the arts, social sciences or humanities.
Students following a transfer curriculum are strongly encouraged to plan their courses
with the assistance of a faculty advisor and with respect to the specific program
requirements at the transfer institution. Efficient transfer requires careful planning.
Changing programs or transfer institutions may complicate the transfer process or
necessitate the taking of additional courses.
Associate of Science (AS) Degree - 60 semester hours
The Associate of Science degree parallels the first two years of a
Bachelor of Science program. It can help prepare students for many different careers in
physical science, natural science, business or mathematics. Depending on electives chosen,
the AS program leads to four-year programs in such fields as biology, business, chemistry,
physics, engineering, computer and information science, mathematics, pre-medicine,
nursing, physical therapy, electronics, accounting, and many similar majors.
Students following a transfer curriculum are strongly encouraged to plan their courses
with the assistance of a faculty advisor and with respect to the specific program
requirements of the transfer institution. Efficient transfer requires careful planning.
Changing programs or transfer institutions may complicate the transfer process.
Associate of Applied Business (AAB) - 60 to 68 semester hours
The AAB degree programs at Edison prepare you for immediate entry into a business career.
Courses in the AAB programs focus on developing the practical skills you need to gain an
entry-level position in business. AAB majors are:
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/Financial
Management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/Human Resource
Management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/Real Estate
COMMERCIAL ART
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/Business Systems
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/Computer Programming
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/Systems Engineering
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/Telecommunications
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS
MARKETING/Sales
MARKETING/Design
OFFICE SYSTEMS &
ADMIN./Administrative Assistant
OFFICE SYSTEMS & ADMIN./Legal Office Support
OFFICE SYSTEMS & ADMIN./Medical Office Assistant
OFFICE SYSTEMS & ADMIN./Word Processing Specialist
PARALEGAL STUDIES
REAL ESTATE
Many of these career education programs can be transferred to four year programs. If you
intend to transfer in a career education discipline, you are strongly advised to work very
closely with advisors and faculty at Edison and at the transfer institution to assure
maximum transfer of credits. Additional coursework may be required.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 to 73 semester hours
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees prepare you for immediate
employment in a career in the technology, health or service fields. These programs have
many technical courses centered on practical applications. AAS majors are:
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING:
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
HUMAN SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT/Quality
Mgmt
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT/Team Leader-Facilitator
PLASTICS MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING/Manufacturing Systems
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/Mechanical Design
REGISTERED NURSING (R.N.)
Many of these career education programs can be transferred to four year programs. If you
intend to transfer in a career education discipline, you are strongly advised to work very
closely with advisors and faculty at Edison and at the transfer institution to assure
maximum transfer of credits. Additional coursework may be required.
Associate of Technical Study (ATS) - 60 to 72 semester hours
The Associate of Technical Study (ATS) degree program is open to any
student whose educational goals cannot be accomplished through an existing program. If you
have a specialized technical interest, the ATS program allows you to develop - with the
guidance of an academic advisor - an individualized technical program. Your program must
have an educational goal and include a specific listing of courses required to accomplish
that goal.
A minimum of 30 semester hours, or 50% of your total program, must be in a clearly
identifiable area of concentration. This technical component may be developed from more
than one academic discipline. General studies and related courses must each account for a
minimum of 15 semester hours.
Special application requirements must be met, including review and approval by the ATS
Review Committee.
Certificate Programs
One year certificate programs generally focus on the technical
course components from the associate degree programs with which they are associated.
Certificate programs may be of greatest benefit if you are employed and seeking technical
advancement for promotions, or if you have limited time and resources. Certificate
programs are available in the following disciplines:
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
Web Design
LEGAL ASSISTING
MARKETING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Systems
Computer Aided Drafting
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Business Systems
Computer Languages
OFFICE SYSTEMS & ADMINISTRATION
Clerical
Desktop Publishing
Medical Office Assistant
Word Processing
REAL ESTATE
Fast Track
Edison's Fast
Track program allows you to seek new career opportunities by learning a set of job
skills on a part-time basis. Fast Track requires you to complete three to five courses
over a period of one or two semesters. Both basic and upgrade skills programs are
available. Certification of achievement is awarded on completion of a Fast Track program.
The basic Fast Track programs provide entry level development in:
- basic secretarial skills
- basic computer skills
- real estate
- basic human relations skills
- basic multimedia.
The upgrade Fast Track programs provide advanced training in:
- desktop publishing
- technical writing
- computer aided drafting
- child development associate credential
- program assistant in early intervention classroom
- early childhood administrator
- office automation
- Web design.
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