Gulf Coast State College

Accounting Applications

The purpose of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to enter the accounting field.

Accounting Technology

Prepares students for immediate employment in the field of accounting; graduates typically work as bookkeepers or accounting technicians.

Alternative Energy Systems Specialist

This certificate program prepares students to meet the industry-specific skills needed for technicians in the new and emerging alternative and renewable energy fields, including electrical technician, solar photovoltaic installer, solar power plant technician, energy auditor, and smart grid technician.

Architectural Design and Construction Technology

Prepares students for employment as construction planners or provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree comprises the freshman and sophomore years of a baccalaureate degree and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Florida public university. It requires a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours, including 36 general education credits and 24 electives.

Business Administration and Management

Prepares students for immediate employment in business administration and management, providing training for both first-time job seekers and experienced employees who wish to advance in their careers.

Business Specialist

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for an entry level position in a business setting, providing technical knowledge and skills to prepare for further education and careers in the Business Administration and Management career cluster.

Central Sterile Processing Technologist

The Central Sterile Processing Technologist CCC, embedded within the Surgical Services associate degree program, promotes knowledge-based critical thinking regarding the safe practice of Central Sterile Processing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

This certificate program is designed to provide the education and skill level necessary to qualify for the state Certified Nursing Assistant exam, delivered in two courses totaling 165 clock hours.

Chef's Apprentice

This program provides coherent content and technical skills to prepare students for further education and careers in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster, including sanitation and safety, equipment operation, food preparation and cooking methods, culinary organization, and food and beverage purchasing.

CNC Machinist

The CNC machinist certificate reflects the learned skills and proficiencies that allow a student to set up and operate CNC machinery and turning centers at the entry level, with core courses providing training on a Haas Mill, a Haas Lathe, and machine shop operations.

Composite Fabrication and Testing

In this certificate program students develop an understanding of applied mathematics, precision measurement, safety, blueprint reading, materials and processes, and fabrication and assembly skills related to advanced composites such as matrices, fiber, basic design, layup methods, core materials, tooling, and bonding.

Correctional Officer Certification

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as correctional officers, including the basic standards courses mandated for certification as a correctional officer in the state of Florida, after which students are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination.

Criminal Justice Technology

Prepares students for employment and advancement as practitioners in law enforcement and corrections; awards credit for completion of Florida Basic Standards and passing the State Officer Certification Examination.

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

This program prepares students who have completed correctional officer certification training and now wish to pursue law enforcement certification, including the courses mandated for certification as a law enforcement officer of a person previously trained as a correctional officer.

Culinary Arts

This program prepares students for employment in commercial and institutional positions such as bakers, pantry cooks, prep cooks, and lead cooks in the culinary industry, or provides supplemental training for persons currently employed in these occupations.

Culinary Management

For students committed to a career in the food service profession; accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC).

Cybersecurity

Features a rigorous, hands-on curriculum in which students learn to secure devices, data, and networks; graduates are prepared for high-demand careers as cybersecurity professionals.

Dental Assisting

The purpose of this limited access, selective admissions program is to provide students with the educational background and clinical competencies necessary in the field of dental assisting, after which graduates are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination.

Dental Hygiene

A limited access, selective admissions program designed to help students master basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of dental hygiene practice; graduates are eligible to apply for national and state board examinations. Accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Digital Media

Prepares graduates to apply business principles and tools in an organizational setting, balancing theory with practical application in digital media, simulations, and web-based technology; graduates are prepared for entry and mid-level technical and management positions in digital media, web technology, and computing industries.

Digital Media/Multimedia Production

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as a digital media/multimedia production technician or developer, with graduates potentially obtaining entry positions as graphic artist, animation/gaming/simulation, digital video production, or web design technicians.

Digital Media/Multimedia Technology

Prepares students for employment as digital media/multimedia programmers, project managers, web designers/developers, audio/video technicians, producers, animators, and interface designers, with specialization options in Web Development, Digital Production, and Marketing & Graphics.

Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as a videographer or video editor, with content including the design and generation of video and/or animations and the production of digital media/multimedia projects.

Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as web designers, web production assistants, or web production artists, providing hands-on experience in analysis of end-user needs and the design and production of digital media/multimedia projects.

Early Childhood Education

Prepares students for employment as child development center teachers, early intervention associates, curriculum coordinators, infant/toddler and preschool teachers, family day care providers, and related early childhood roles.

Emergency Medical Services

Prepares graduates with the knowledge, technical skill, and professional behavior to provide safe, effective care as Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics; requires completing the EMT and Paramedic coursework plus general education courses. Paramedic program accredited by CoAEMSP.

Engineering Technology

Prepares students for employment or additional training in the manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and related industries; a planned sequence with one common core and three specializations: alternative energies, advanced manufacturing, and digital manufacturing.

Engineering Technology Support Specialist

This certificate prepares students for entry level technical jobs in high tech production, manufacturing, distribution and engineering research and development facilities, and is aligned with the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification.

Firefighting

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for Florida State Firefighter Certification.

Fire Science Technology

Prepares graduates for advancement in the fire service; completion of company officer courses leads to Fire Officer Certification and completion of inspection courses leads to Fire Inspector Certification.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential

This credential provides students with the knowledge base and professional skills necessary for teachers of children from birth to 5 in early education and daycare programs, including pre-kindergarten programs across the State of Florida.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Prepares students for immediate employment in entry-level positions in the hospitality industry.

Law Enforcement Officer Certification

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a law enforcement officer, including the courses mandated for law enforcement certification with the state of Florida.

Network Server Administration

The Network Server Administration certificate prepares students for careers in the Information Technology career cluster as network support technicians and administrators.

Network Systems Technology

Prepares graduates for careers in the Information Technology Career Cluster, including network administration and support roles.

Nursing

An RN-BSN completion program that builds from associate in science nursing coursework, allowing a registered nurse with an associate's degree to earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing, preparing licensed nurses for evidence-based practice and leadership in an ever-changing health care environment.

Nursing

Prepares students for eligibility to apply for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensing Examination; fully approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Organizational Management

Designed to prepare students to become effective leaders within organizations and society, with specializations in Entrepreneurship and Health Services Administration; intended for those in the workforce seeking to advance to higher-level supervisory and leadership positions in business, health care, and related careers.

Paramedic

Upon completion, graduates will have demonstrated the necessary knowledge, technical skill, and professional attitude and behavior to implement safe, effective and appropriate care in their role as an entry-level Paramedic.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Prepares students to become physical therapist assistants through prescribed study and clinical practice; graduates are eligible for the national PTA licensing examination and the Florida laws and rules examination. Accredited by CAPTE.

Practical Nurse

The purpose of the practical nursing certificate program is to prepare students for eligibility to apply for the NCLEX-PN and obtain licensure in the State of Florida, consisting of 1,350 hours of study.

Radiography

Prepares students to become registered radiographers through prescribed courses and clinical practice; graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' examination are eligible to work as radiographers in hospitals, doctors' offices, and sports medicine clinics. Approximately 21 months in duration.

Rapid Prototyping Specialist

This certificate prepares students for initial employment as rapid prototyping or digital manufacturing specialists, industrial designers, product designers, or mechanical drafters and technicians in industries that use digital design and modeling, rapid prototyping, and direct digital manufacturing.

Registered Nurse First Assistant

These courses introduce the Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), CNOR-eligible registered nurse, and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to the perioperative specialty of surgical first assisting with a focus on the intraoperative component, covering the roles and responsibilities of the RNFA and the principles and surgical techniques of first assisting practice.

Respiratory Care

Prepares students to become registered respiratory therapists by obtaining the National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT) credential; respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, sleep disorder clinics, pulmonary function labs, and home health agencies. Accredited by CoARC.

Software and Database Developer

For individuals seeking to begin or advance a career in software and database development.

Sonography, Diagnostic Medical

Prepares students for employment as an entry-level sonographer, skilled by academic and clinical training to perform ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a qualified physician; a 24-month limited access program.

Stage Technology

This program provides students with the foundation skills required to begin working in a variety of positions in the live entertainment industry, focusing on stagecraft, lighting, and sound production for theatre, concerts, dance, and industrial theatre.

Surgical First Assistant

The purpose of this Certified Surgical Technologist to Surgical First Assistant bridge program is to promote knowledge-based critical thinking in safe practice and educate students in the specialty of surgical first assisting as an entry-level surgical first assistant.

Surgical First Assisting

A 74-hour dual certification program that educates students in surgical first assisting and surgical technology as an entry-level surgical technologist and surgical first assistant; graduates may apply to take the national certifying examination.

Surgical Services

A 16-month, four-semester program that educates students in the specialty of surgical technology and promotes knowledge-based critical thinking regarding safe healthcare practice; graduates receive an Associate in Science degree in Surgical Services.

Technology Management

Builds upon an associate's degree in Software and Database Development, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or Computer Programming (open to any associate's degree holder), preparing students to move into supervisory or management positions by expanding their technology and leadership skills.

Theatre and Entertainment Technology

Prepares students for a technical career in the entertainment industry with a foundation in theatre technology and hands-on training in scenic, lighting, and sound production; graduates are prepared for roles such as stage hands, scenic carpenters, stage electricians, and lighting/sound operators.

Unmanned Vehicle Systems

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as Unmanned Vehicle System Operators, learning the basic operating principles of Unmanned Aircraft, Underwater, Surface, and Ground Vehicles along with system maintenance, data management, and security skills.

Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations

Gives graduates the expertise needed for employment as operators, observers, sensor operators, and operations administrators of unmanned vehicle systems, covering UAS applications such as surveillance, data collection, and autonomous operations.