Technical Studies

  What is Technical Studies?

The technical studies program is an individualized program within the Chemical Sciences Department. It is intended to meet new and sometimes unique needs of students, but is not intended for transfer purposes. Any student whose educational needs cannot be met by an existing program may design a program to meet those needs. Graduates receive an associate of technical studies degree.

  Success Factors

The successful applicant to the technical studies program will have well-defined occupational goals, be highly self-motivated and work well independently. You must also be willing to work collaboratively with an advisor to design your course of study.

  Career Possibilities

Employed adults with previous training skills and experience, combined with current and future occupational needs, are among the students who could benefit from this program. Since you design your program, you can cater your degree to your career goals.

  Majoring in Technical Studies

There is no standard curriculum for this program. Before you are admitted into this program, you must meet with an adviser to develop an individualized course of study which contains at least 45 credit hours of general and basic related courses. The program must have coherence and be applicable to current or future occupational needs or opportunities. Once you've been admitted to the program, you must meet with your assigned adviser before each academic quarter and acquire approval for all courses to be applied to this degree.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.Curriculum is variable (see above, "Majoring in Technical Studies").

  Special Programs

Completion of a career-oriented associate degree program at Raymond Walters College prepares you for direct entry into the workforce. Classes are small, just 25-30 students, providing an atmosphere for acquiring skills quickly and personally.

  Admission Requirements

Admission to the Program

Applicants to this program must:

• Have special needs which cannot be met by any other academic program.
• Meet with the chairperson of the sponsoring academic department (chemistry) so a special academic adviser can be assigned.
• Submit to the assigned adviser a preliminary letter of application which includes a statement of purpose and objectives.
• Meet with the adviser to determine the specified need.
• Construct, in consultation with the adviser, an individualized course of study. (See "Program Requirements" for specifics.)

Admission to the College

You may enroll in Raymond Walters College (RWC) if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college's rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer.

High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.

The RWC Admissions Office provides an application for admission and all the information you'll need to enroll in the college.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to Raymond Walters College

A student wishing to transfer to Raymond Walters College from another accredited college or university should be guided by the following statement of policy:

1. Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student's file is complete.
2. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
3. Only grades of "C" or better are accepted. Special exceptions may be granted at the discretion of Enrollment Services in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
4. There is a 10-year expiration limit for acceptance of transfer credits. Exceptions can be made by Enrollment Services in consultation with the appropriate program directors or department chairpersons.
5. For all situations not covered by the above, the decision will be referred to the department involved when appropriate.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability to benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Application Deadlines

Students may enter the program during any quarter. Many courses are sequential, however, and are offered only one quarter per academic year. Entering during winter or spring may extend the length of the program.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

 

The University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.