Degree and Certificate Programs
The Associate in Science and Associate
in Applied Science Degree
Preparation for a Career
Florida Community College offers a comprehensive
series of business, health, engineering and industrial related,
fashion marketing, interior design, distributive, public service
and other programs designed to fulfill the career education needs
of the community’s citizens and employers.
Advisory committees help Florida Community
College create programs and courses to prepare today’s
youth and adults for the world of work. The advisory committees
are
made up of civic-minded representatives of business, industry,
government, health agencies, public service and labor.
Career and technical education programs
are designed to prepare students who, at the completion of a
program of study listed in this section of the catalog, are planning
to
enter a chosen career at the semi-professional level. The Associate
in Science degree program may also articulate into the bachelor’s
degree in a related field of study at a state public university,
based on specific program articulation agreements.
Associate in Applied Science degrees
are available in some programs, and provide the same career preparation
as Associate in Science degrees. Associate in Applied Science
programs are not designed to transfer to a four-year institution,
but may articulate under special agreements between the College
and the university system. For individuals wishing to spend less
than two years in career preparation, technical certificate programs
are also available in several areas.
The program manager or program chairperson
with the approval of the dean of instruction may prescribe deficiency
courses, which are necessary for successful completion of the
associate in science degree. If students are veterans, a copy
of the recommendation must be submitted to the FCCJ Veterans Affairs
Office for certification completion.
The program manager or program chairperson
with the approval of the dean of instruction may approve another
elective or professional course not listed as an approved elective
in the associate in science or associate in applied science degree
curriculum, which will apply toward associate in science or associate
in applied science degree completion. If students are veterans,
it is necessary that such course substitution be submitted to
the Veterans Affairs Office for certification completion. A record
of the approval will be maintained in their file.
Program Location
Not all of the career and technical education
A.S. or A.A.S. degree programs are available at each of the College’s
four campuses. However, the General Education Requirements and
many of the elective, professional and other required courses
are
available at all campuses as well as at selected off-campus centers
and sites.
Graduation Requirements
In order to be awarded the associate in
science or associate in applied science degree, students must
have met the following requirements:
- earned a Florida Community College cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 (C) at FCCJ on all courses attempted,
(Institution GPA),
- earned an all-college cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 (C) on all courses attempted, including transferred
credits, (All cumulative GPA),
- completed at least 25 percent of credit semester
hours of the required program at FCCJ, and
- completed the General Education Requirements
and required courses as set forth in the College catalog or
as approved by the dean of instruction. (The health education
programs of study may require a “C” grade or better
in professional courses.)
- Apply for graduation at the beginning of
the term in which you will complete your degree requirements.
A minimum of 60 semester hours is required
for this degree, of which at least 15 semester hours must be General
Education Requirements.
- Graduation dates will be the date at the end of the college
term in which the students complete the academic requirements
for the degree or certificate for which students are applicants.
(The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’
graduation dates, since the grade change is effective as of
the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned
rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
- If students expect to complete the coursework under the terms
of the catalog in effect during the term of their first registration,
they must graduate within five years or they will need to be
reassigned to an active catalog. Accordingly, students who enter
under this catalog (2002/2003) must graduate by the end of the
Summer Term 2007, or they will be required to consult with their
academic program to determine the appropriate active catalog
placement. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by
rule of the FCCJ District Board of Trustees may supersede this
provision.
- The General Education Requirements may be taken on any FCCJ
campus or center.
- Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite and/or corequisite
courses which are listed in the course descriptions. Students
are advised to be guided by these requirements.
- Students who place into college preparatory courses are required
to complete designated college preparatory courses with a grade
of “C” or better regardless of program of study.
- Students enrolling in associate in applied science programs
must pass all sections of the placement test before award of
an A.A.S. degree, regardless of the degree program’s general
education requirements.
- Degree-seeking students whose native language is not English,
who fall below a designated cutoff score on the English as a
second language (ESL) entry placement test, will be required
to take ESL courses with EAP prefix prior to registering for
other college credit classes. The level of these courses will
be determined by the entry placement scores. Individual exceptions
will be determined by the ESL program manager. Degree-seeking
students identified as non-native speakers must take an English
as a second language (ESL) placement test prior to taking the
College’s standard course placement test. Students who
place into ESL, as determined by the test, must complete ESL
courses before registering for other college credit classes.
Non-degree seeking college credit students who plan to take
English or reading courses must also meet these requirements.
Exceptions to these requirements can be made by the ESL program
manager or designee.
General Education Requirements
- A minimum of 15 semester hours of general education is required
for all associate in science degree programs of study.
- Up to 15 semester hours of general education may be required
for all associate in applied science degree programs of study.
- The following subject areas shall be included in each program
in the manner specified:
| ENC 1101 English Composition I |
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Area A
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DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development
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DEP 2401 Adult Psychology
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PSY 1012 General Psychology
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SOP 1002 Human Relations
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SOP 1502 Dynamics of Behavior
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SYG 2000 Introductory Sociology
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*SYG 2010 Social Problems
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Area B
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| AMH 2010 United States History to 1865 |
| AMH 2052 U.S. American Labor History |
ISS 1120 Origins of American Society (Economic,
Political and
International Institutions) |
| POS 2041 American Federal Government |
| *MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra |
| MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I |
| MAC 1105 College Algebra |
| MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra |
| MAC 1114 College Trigonometry |
| MAC 2233 Calculus for Business and Social
Sciences |
| MAC 2311 Calculus With Analytic Geometry I |
| HUM 2020 Humanities Forum |
| HUM 2211 Humanities: The Foundations |
| HUM 2236 Humanities: Mainstreams of Cultures,
15th to 20th Century |
| HUM 2250 Humanities: 20th Century Cultural
Perspectives |
| HUM 2410 Humanities of Asia |
| HUM 2450 Humanities in the Americas |
| HUM 2472 Intercultural Explorations |
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Area A
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| Computer Sciences: |
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| CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts |
| CGS 1570 Microcomputer Application |
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Area B
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| Communication: |
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| ENC 1102 English Composition II |
| *ENC 2210 Technical Report Writing |
| *OST 2335 Applied Business Communications |
| SPC 2600 Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
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Area C
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| Biological Sciences: |
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| BSC 1005 Life in Its Biological Environment |
| BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BOT 1010C Botany |
| BSC 2010C Principles of Biology I |
| BSC 2050 Biology of Environmental Systems |
| *May not be used
to fulfill general education requirements for the associate
in science degree. MTB 1314 may be an option for MAT 1033
in some of the IT
programs. See note in individual programs. |
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Area D
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| Physical Sciences: |
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| AST 1002 Introduction to Astronomy |
| CHM 1020 Chemistry for Liberal Arts |
| CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chemistry |
| CHM 1032C Principles of General Chemistry |
| CHM 2045C General Chemistry and Qualitative
Analysis I |
| GLY 1001 Earth and Space Science |
| GLY 1010 Physical Geology |
| ISC 1001 Fundamentals of Natural Science |
| MET 1010 Meteorology |
| PHY 2048C Physics I With Calculus |
| PHY 2053C General Physics I |
| PSC 1341 Physical Science |
| consisting of specialization
courses/competencies which may include technical knowledge
(theory), technical skills
(lab) and/or advanced and professional courses. |
A minimum of 60 semester hours is required
for the associate in science and associate in applied science
degree. Most programs require more. Lists of additional courses
required are set forth in individual degree programs. The total
credit hours listed for each individual program are minimum hours
required for program completion.
General Electives for Associate in
Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
The following is a list of general electives,
which are applicable to a number of programs.
| ACG 2021 |
Financial Accounting |
| ADV 2000 |
Advertising |
| APA 1001 |
Applied Accounting |
| BAN 2501 |
Money and Banking |
| BUL 2131 |
Business Law I — The Legal Environment of Business |
| BUL 2242 |
Business Law II |
| CCJ 2250 |
Constitutional Law |
| CGS 1003 |
Introduction to Using Microcomputers |
| CGS 1060 |
Introductory Computer Concepts |
| CGS 1100 |
Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics |
| CGS 1564 |
Introduction to Windows |
| CGS 1570 |
Microcomputer Application |
| CGS 1580 |
Introduction to Desktop Publishing |
| CGS 2512 |
Spreadsheet Concepts and Practices |
| CGS 2525 |
Introduction to Multimedia |
| CGS 2542 |
Database Concepts for Microcomputers |
| CGS 2555 |
Introduction to the Internet |
| CGS 2571 |
Advanced Microcomputer Applications |
| CIS 2321 |
Information Systems |
| ECO 2013 |
Principles of Economics I |
| ECO 2023 |
Principles of Economics II |
| ENC 1102 |
English Composition II |
| ENC 2210 |
Technical Report Writing |
| FIN 2000 |
Principles of Finance |
| FIN 2100 |
Personal Finance |
| GEB 1011 |
Introduction to Business |
| MAC 2233 |
Calculus for Business and Social Sciences |
| MAN 2021 |
Principles of Management |
| MAN 2300 |
Human Resources Management |
| MAN 2522 |
Quality Management |
| MAN 2590 |
Materials Management |
| MAR 1011 |
Principles of Marketing |
| MKA 1021 |
Salesmanship |
| OST 1051 |
Personal Preparation for Business Careers |
| OST 1100 |
Keyboarding/Introduction to Word Processing |
| OST 1108 |
Keyboard Skill/Speed Building |
| OST 1324 |
Business Mathematics Using Calculators |
| OST 1355 |
Introduction to Records Management |
| OST 1384 |
Introduction to Customer Service |
| OST 1581 |
Professional Development in the Work Environment |
| OST 2335 |
Applied Business Communications |
| OST 2771 |
Word Processing for Windows I |
| OST 2773 |
Word Processing for Windows II |
| OST 2812 |
Desktop Publishing Using Word Processing |
| QMB 2100 |
Business Statistics |
| RMI 1521 |
Principles of Insurance |
| SLS 1371 |
Portfolio Development for Prior Learning |
| STA 2023 |
Elementary Statistics |
| TRA 1010 |
Principles of Transportation |
Selective Access Programs
Dental hygiene, emergency medical services
(EMS) technology, emergency medical technology (EMT), health information
management, histotechnology, human services (addictions specialization),
medical coder/biller, medical laboratory technology, nursing,
paramedic, physical therapist assistant, radiation therapy and
respiratory therapy programs are selective access programs and
have special selection and admission criteria and procedures which
may be obtained from the program office as listed in this catalog.
University Transfer
Students who intend to transfer to a
state university upper division upon receipt of the associate
in applied science degree must satisfy certain additional requirements
before being accepted for transfer. These requirements do not
affect the award of the associate in applied science (A.A.S.)
degree by Florida Community College but do affect the ability
of the senior institution to accept students with the A.A.S. degree.
Students with A.S.or A.A.S. degrees who
plan to transfer to a state university should contact a counselor
to determine any additional requirements necessary for transferring.
Co-operative Learning and/or Internship
Opportunities Programs
All Associate in Science, Associate in
Applied Science and some certificate programs at Florida Community
College require a co-op/internship experience as part of the program
of study.
Preparing students for the workplace
is the goal of the Associate in Science and the Associate in Applied
Science degree programs at Florida Community College. Not only
must students complete degree and certificate programs having
mastered occupational skills, but they must also have the interpersonal
skills that allow them to contribute and be productive and successful
in the workplace. The Co-op and Internship Opportunities Programs
allow the student a chance to practice their occupational skills
while earning credit towards their degree or certificate.
The internship, which provides the student
with real experience in their chosen field of specialization,
module is an important component in all technical degree programs.
Upon completion of these programs, the college is certifying that
the student can perform certain job-related skills.
Such certification is not possible unless
the student has performed in some type of work environment.
- to gain practical work experience
- to gain insight into the daily functioning of the workplace
- to gain knowledge and understanding of interpersonal dynamics
- to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom
- to exercise ethical responsibilities expected of company personnel
- to personally evaluate these experiences
- to expose the student to the processes involved in acquiring
a position
The College does not guarantee employment.
Selection of a particular student to fill a job is at the sole
discretion of the employer
and not within the control of the college. This means the college
or any of its representatives cannot guarantee a paid or unpaid
co-op/internship placement.
*Co-operative Education (Co-op) is used to
identify full-time, paid or unpaid work experience in the field.
*Internship is used to identify part-time, paid or unpaid work
experience in the field.
