Start Strong. Transfer Smart.
Build transferable credits toward any associate or bachelor’s degree.
Build your academic foundation strategically with Owens’ General Education Transfer Certificate—a flexible first step toward a variety of associate or bachelor’s degrees.
Develop persuasive writing skills through composition courses. Build quantitative reasoning abilities for data-driven decision making. Explore natural sciences through hands-on investigation and examine human culture through the arts and humanities.
Your credits transfer seamlessly to any college or university in Ohio. Whether you envision yourself in a research laboratory, courtroom, creative studio or corporate boardroom, this certificate creates pathways to a variety of educational journeys.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
General Transfer Degrees
Required Credit Hours
30-34
An Inside Look
14
Average number of students per class—small, supportive environments
86%
Job placement 2 years after graduation
Think Deeply. Explore Freely.
This certificate is a step toward completing the first year of an associate or bachelor’s degree. You’ll save money at Owens while getting a well-rounded and high-quality start to your education.
Develop communication skills—verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual—through Composition I and II. Build deep analysis and problem-solving abilities in critical thinking and interpretation seminars.
Explore your passions with flexible electives in psychology, sociology, literature, history, math and science. You’ll gain a strong foundation in quantitative reasoning, human behavior and society, context for current events and natural sciences.
Career Outcomes
Graduate with confidence—with a strong academic foundation and marketable certificate in hand. Our curriculum covers all Ohio Transfer 36 requirements, allowing you to transfer seamlessly to any Ohio college or university.
This certificate provides broad career flexibility. From loan officer to coach or court clerk—you’ll have the transferable skills and credits to pursue your chosen path.
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In Their Words
“I was so shy when I started and now, I’m out there, I easily communicate with random people. I was so inspired by that, and I want to inspire others.”
Sophie Kepling, Education Transfer Pathway, ’24
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.