Appraisal Associate Degree

The associate degree program in Real Estate Appraisal offers the coursework that meets the standards of professionalism in the appraisal industry and the educational requirements for appraisal registration, licensure, and certification in the state of Ohio.

The program meets the career objectives of persons interested in real estate appraisal and allied real estate professions. Licensed appraisers will find that the program provides training to upgrade their professional competence and to meet future education requirements. For students who plan to continue their education beyond the Associate Degree, it offers credit courses that may transfer to some four-year colleges and universities.

Continuing Education
Only courses approved by the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing qualify for continuing education credit for licensed appraisal professionals. Please check with the Real Estate Department staff or the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing for course approval before enrolling. Before registering for classes, students should contact the Real Estate Department if they are interested in taking 1) only classes to prepare for specific appraisal goals, or 2) only selected courses to meet continuing education requirements of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.

Columbus State offers the 7-Hour and 15-Hour National USPAP update courses quarterly.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Appraisal, the graduate will be able to:
• Think critically and solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Recognize the value of human diversity
• Demonstrate interpersonal and life management skills
• Determine the best method to arrive at real property value
• Complete various standard appraisal forms and reports
• Demonstrate market analysis techniques and applications
• Complete appraisals for all real property including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, business and agricultural
• Apply appropriate technology as needed within the appraisal profession
• Continue appraisal education.