Applied Sciences
Text Box: Associate in Science Degree Programs The two-year Associate in Sciences articulated degree programs prepare students for employment in a variety of specialized fields in business, electronics, hospitality, criminal justice, and nursing. These specialized training programs can help students accelerate their professional growth and keep pace with the changes in their selected field. Each program stresses practical application. Classes are conducted in sophisticated, modern labs and technical facilities. The A.S. degree programs offer students an opportunity to learn tomorrow’s technology today. These programs are designed to articulate with state universities. Text Box: Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs The two-year Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students for employment in a variety of specialized fields in agriculture, business, health, gainful home economics, technical, industrial, and public service occupations. These specialized training programs can help students accelerate their professional growth and keep pace with the changes in their selected field. Each program stresses practical application. Classes are conducted in sophisticated, modern labs and technical facilities. The A.A.S. degree programs offer students an opportunity to learn tomorrow’s technology today. Text Box: College Credit and Occupational Certificate Programs Many entry-level jobs require a training program of one year or less. SFCC offers numerous certificate programs to provide this type of entry-level training. A student receives a certificate for completing one of these programs. Certificate programs are for students who can spend three to six hours a day, five days a week, learning a skill. These programs usually are longer than one semester / term, but less than two years. Details of each program are listed in the section describing programs. Part-time attendance is possible in certain programs. Students should remember that they might have to spend additional time at the College if they do not meet all the requirements of a program. SFCC provides special assistance to students toward completing their program in the event that academic enhancement is needed. Text Box: Continuing Workforce Education Continuing workforce education courses help students who are employed, but wish to upgrade or improve their skills. A wide variety of educational programs are available to serve our local economic enterprise and the public at large, including a wide variety of management seminars. South Florida Community College offers these courses anywhere within the service district, at almost any time. Arrangements are flexible and customer oriented. Please contact the Dean of Applied Sciences and Technologies at (863) 784- 7165 or see Continuing Education Programs in the SFCC College catalog for more information about these types of courses.

DEGREES

Associate in Applied Science

Accounting Paraprofessional

Agri-Business

Bio-Medical Electronic Systems

Building Restoration

Business Administration

Child Development

Citrus

Computer Programming & Analysis

Construction Management

Criminal Justice Technology

Dental Hygiene

Drafting & Design Technology

Electrical Distribution Technology

Electronics Engineering

General Secretarial

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Industrial Management Technology

Instructional Services Technology

Medical Secretarial

Micro-Computer Systems Engineering

Networking Services Technology

Nursing Generic & Nursing Transition

Ornamental Horticulture

Associate in Science

Business Administration

Criminal Justice Technology

Electronics Engineering

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Nursing

 

 

CERTIFICATES

Accounting Applications

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing

Automotive Service Technology

Building Construction Trades

Building Maintenance Technology

Commercial Air Conditioning Technology

Commercial Vehicle Driving

Computer Programming

Correctional Officer

Cosmetology

Dental Assisting

Drafting

Electronics Technology

Emergency Medical Technician

Environmental Services

Food Management, Production & Services

General Secretarial Specialist

Law Enforcement

Medical Secretarial

Medical Secretarial Specialist

Network Support Services

Nursery Operations

Patient Care: Nurse Aid & Orderly

Practical Nursing

Precision Metal Fabrication

Secretarial/Administrative Assistant

 

APPRENTICESHIPS

Air Conditioning

Electrical

Plumbing

Electrical Distribution