The academic programs that CSM offers.
CSM offers a wide range of academic programs that allows students to pursue their educational goals.
Credit Programs
- Associate's Degree Programs
- Certificate Programs
- Letter of Recognition
- Bachelor's Degree Opportunities
- Online Programs - these programs can be completed by taking all online courses, or else a combination of online courses, teleweb courses and telecourses
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Associate's Degree Programs
Associate's Degree programs are the formal degree programs offered by the college. An Associate's Degree may be transferred to another institution in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree.
Graduates are awarded a diploma upon passing all courses required in their curriculum with a grade point average of 2.00 for all work at the college.
Certificate Program
Certificate programs focus on the skills required for specific job functions. After completing a Certificate program, the student is awarded a Certificate by the college.
Depending on the Certificate Program chosen, it consists of 15 to 42 credits. To qualify for graduation with a Certificate, students must pass all required courses and must have a 2.00 average for all courses required by the Certificate Program.
A Certificate Program is different from a formal degree program, such as an Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's Degree. Many of the General Education Requirement classes required for a formal degree are not necessary to earn a Certificate.
Letter of Recognition
To earn a letter of recognition, the student takes a small group of highly focused credit courses designed to help them prepare for specific job skills and/or national and professional certification exams. After completing the sequence of courses, the student is awarded an official letter of recognition by the college.
Depending on the letter of recognition program chosen, it consists of 6 to 11 credits. Students must earn a C or better in each course. Credits may be transferred from another institution as determined by the academic department. At least 25 percent of the credits must be earned at CSM.
Letter of recognition programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.
