College Studies Certificate
The College Studies Certificate offers a credential of completion for a student who does not plan to continue studying at VCSU.
These credits can come from dual credit or early entry credits while the student is in high school or can be earned while the student is enrolled at Valley City State University.
The flexibility of the requirements allows students to earn the College Studies Certificate in a variety of ways, either by focusing in a few areas of interest or being well-rounded in a variety of academic disciplines.
The College Studies Certificate is recorded on the student's official transcript and can be presented to an employer as proof the student has completed a range of college-level courses that will support their success in the workplace.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition and Speech Communication | 3-9 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Mathematics, Lab Science, & Technology | 3-12 | |
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Humanities, Fine Arts, & Social Science | 3-9 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Electives | 3-15 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |