South Florida State College

Accounting Applications

Prepares you for employment as a bookkeeper, small business assistant, accounts receivable/payable clerk, or an accountant's assistant in a small business. Covers financial accounting principles and procedures, basic operation and use of microcomputers, business operations, and business communications. Some credits articulate toward the A.S. degree in Accounting Technology (#1580).

Accounting Technology

Prepares you for employment as an accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll supervisor, a small business accountant, an accounting technician in a professional accounting/tax office, and other accounting-related positions. You learn financial, cost, and managerial accounting principles and procedures, financial statement interpretation, and related business issues.

Administrative Office Specialist

Prepares you for an office occupation such as a typist, payroll clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, word processor, receptionist, file clerk, general office clerk, secretary, or administrative assistant. Course content includes accounting, payroll, business communications, keyboarding, office equipment, and interpersonal skills. Completion may yield some credits toward the Office Management (#3050) college credit certificate.

Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology

Prepares you with skills to enter the advanced manufacturing workforce, focusing on tools and technologies from basic hand and measuring tools up to robotics, computer-aided design, and PLC/microprocessors. Upon completion, 18 credit hours are granted toward the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology.

Associate in Arts

A prescribed university-transfer program designed as the first two years of a baccalaureate program within the Florida public college and university systems. Earning the A.A. degree indicates you have met general education requirements for admission to the upper division and will be admitted with full junior standing. It includes many pre-major tracks toward specific bachelor's degrees.

Automation

Prepares you for engineering technology support positions dealing with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation, and control systems in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development facilities. Program credits may articulate toward the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology (#1760).

Automotive Collision Technology Technician

Prepares you for employment as a repair technician or auto collision painter. Course content includes fundamentals of auto body repair, basic sheet metal repair, painting techniques, science of unibody repair, and panel repair and replacement. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Automotive Service Technology

Prepares you to enter the automotive service industry as a technician. Course content includes brake systems, steering, suspension, manual and automatic transmissions, automotive heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, and engine repair. Accredited by the ASE Education Foundation.

Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer

Designed to train you to become an auxiliary law enforcement officer in Florida, meeting state requirements approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon completion you are eligible to take the state certification examination and work with a certified officer as an auxiliary officer with limited authority.

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Prepares you for entry-level positions related to biomedical equipment repair and support, including inspection, installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. You must also be able to communicate effectively and train others in the proper use of equipment.

Business Administration

Prepares you for an entry-level position in management. You are introduced to essential management, legal, and financial skills. Professional electives allow you to tailor the degree toward individual educational and career goals.

Business Management

Provides the background to train you as a management assistant. Course content includes financial accounting principles and procedures, basic operations and use of microcomputers, an overview of business operations, and business communications. Some credits articulate toward the A.S. degree in Business Administration (#1510).

CNC Machinist/Fabricator

Designed for those interested in manufacturing and machining or professionals seeking to attain certification as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist/Fabricator. Aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, with credits that may articulate toward the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology (#1760).

Computer Engineering Technology

Prepares you as a technical professional to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor- and computer-controlled equipment. You learn to solve technical issues in the design, development, testing, manufacture, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and systems, including industrial control systems, robotics, SCADA systems, and IT infrastructure.

Computer Programming

Prepares you as an entry-level information technology specialist in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages and software applications courses allow you to individualize the program to your career interests, with hands-on computer experience emphasized. All credits articulate toward the A.S. degree in Computer Programming and Analysis (#1610).

Computer Programming and Analysis

Prepares you to become a software applications specialist or entry-level programmer in the microcomputer/business environment. A variety of programming languages and software applications are available so you may individualize the program to your career interests, with emphasis on hands-on computer experience.

Correctional Officer

Designed to train you to become a correctional officer in Florida, meeting state requirements approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion you are eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified officer.

Correctional to Law Enforcement (Crossover)

Designed to train correctional officers to become law enforcement officers in Florida, meeting state requirements approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. If you hold a corrections officer certificate, you may crossover to law enforcement and become eligible to take the state certification examination.

Cosmetology

Prepares you for entry-level employment in the cosmetology profession using a modern, school-operated salon. Course content includes hair design, chemical reformation, precision cutting, manicuring, nail extensions, pedicuring, facials, and makeup application. Upon completion you are eligible to apply for the Florida State Board of Cosmetology examination.

Criminal Justice Technology

Designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in the criminal justice field. Program content includes general education requirements as well as introductory courses relevant to criminal justice.

Dental Assistant

Prepares you as a versatile member of the dental health team, mastering theoretical, practical, and clinical skills including dental basic sciences, dental radiographic techniques, dental materials, sterilization and infection control, office management, and expanded duties. Prepares you for the DANB and Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) designations; accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Dental Hygiene

Prepares you for licensure as a dental hygienist so you may provide quality oral health care to the public. This limited-access program (88 credit hours; 66 following completion of 22 credit hours of prerequisites) prepares you to master competencies such as patient assessment, dental hygiene instrumentation, direct patient care, diagnostic radiographs, and infection control, and to sit for the National and Florida State examinations.

Drafting

Prepares you to work with design companies helping visualize concepts and produce working drawings to plan, build, and manufacture products using Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Enables further study in architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechatronics, or related fields.

Electrical Lineworker

Prepares you to work as an electric line technician in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility overhead and underground systems. Classroom study of electrical distribution systems is combined with laboratory and practical applications covering distribution line work practices, electrical theory, and equipment installation.

Elementary Teacher Education

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Teacher Education prepares you to become a highly qualified teacher in diverse educational settings in grades kindergarten through 6. Graduates earn Florida certification in Elementary K-6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsements. This is a limited-access program.

Emergency Medical Services

Provides supervisory-level instruction related to emergency, out-of-hospital care under the direction of an emergency physician. The program includes EMT, Paramedic, and general education coursework. Students certified as an EMT may be awarded up to 12 credit hours, and certified paramedics up to 42 credit hours, toward the degree.

Emergency Medical Technician

Prepares you to provide emergency medical care as an Emergency Medical Technician. Course content includes anatomy, emergency childbirth, poisoning, shock, respiratory emergencies, and psychological emergencies, along with clinical experience.

Engineering Technology

Designed to prepare you for the increasingly complex manufacturing processes found in today's advanced manufacturing workforce, leading to positions such as systems technician, process analyst, technical sales technician, project technician, and calibration technician. The program is aligned with the MSSC Certified Production Technician certification and can serve as a terminal degree or the first step of a 2+2 program. (Offered with an Advanced Manufacturing Specialization.)

Engineering Technology Support Specialist

Prepares you for entry-level technical jobs in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development facilities. Aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification; program credits articulate directly into the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology (#1760).

Firefighter

A limited-access certificate program focused on the theory and practice of fires and firefighting. Upon completion of the required courses meeting Bureau of Fire Standards and Training application requirements, you are eligible to take the state certification examination required for employment in the fire service.

Firefighter/EMT - Combined

A combination of the Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician programs. Training focuses on the theory and practice of firefighting and of pre-hospital medicine. Upon successful completion, you are eligible to apply to take the State/National certification examinations for both firefighter and EMT; accredited by the Florida Bureau of EMS, CAAHEP, and CoAEMSP.

Fire Science Technology

Prepares you for employment as a fire inspector and investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety inspector, or firefighter. For those previously or currently employed in these occupations, it can provide supplemental training. The program meets both the state of Florida and FESHE degree models.

Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Designed to train you to become a law enforcement officer in Florida, meeting state requirements approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion you are eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified law enforcement officer.

Health Care Services Specialist

Prepares you for employment as a health service supervisor or manager, or provides supplemental training in a current health occupation. You learn leadership and supervisory skills, laws and regulations for healthcare facilities, budgeting and fiscal management, scheduling, and health and safety including CPR. Credits articulate directly into the A.S. degree in Health Services Management (#1770).

Health Services Management

Prepares you for employment as a health service manager or health service administrator, or provides supplemental training in a previous or current health occupation. You learn skills in management, accounting and bookkeeping, personnel relations, governmental standards, and regulation of healthcare administration in diverse healthcare settings.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Prepares you for employment as a technician or repair person of home and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Course content includes the fundamentals of refrigeration, basic electricity, and heating systems.

Industrial Management Technology

Designed to provide specific entry-level managerial and supervisory skills related to your technical areas of training. You gain a balance of academic, business, supervisory, management, and technical skills appropriate for management roles and upward mobility. Up to 20 credits may be awarded toward the degree for completing certain Career Certificate programs.

Law Enforcement to Correctional (Crossover)

Designed to train law enforcement officers to become corrections officers in Florida, meeting state requirements approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. If you hold a law enforcement officer training certificate and passed the state exam, you may crossover to corrections and become eligible to take the state certification examination.

Lean Manufacturing

Prepares you for engineering support positions dealing with quality systems and their implementation in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development facilities. Aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification; credits may articulate toward the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology (#1760).

Mechatronics

Designed to prepare you for the complex manufacturing processes found in advanced manufacturing, leading to high-skill, high-wage positions such as a system operator or technician. Content includes maintenance techniques, computer-aided drafting/design, material handling, and proper use of tools and instrumentation. Aligned with the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification and can serve as a terminal degree or transfer into the A.S. in Engineering Technology.

Medical Administrative Specialist

Prepares you for employment as a receptionist in a medical office, hospital, clinic, or other community health agency. Course content includes basic and advanced medical office procedures, Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical terminology, medical billing/insurance, business communication, and MS Word. You are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam through the NHA.

Network Security

Prepares you to take physical and software preventative measures to protect networking infrastructure from unauthorized access, misuse, malfunction, modification, destruction, or improper disclosure, creating a secure platform for computers, users, and programs. Program credits articulate directly into the A.S. degree in Network Systems Technology (#1740).

Network Systems Technology

Provides the technical skills needed for Information Technology (IT) careers in computer network management, design, installation, security, forensics, maintenance, and support. Using virtualization, you learn to install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, secure, and repair computers and networks, with emphasis on completing leading industry certifications.

Nursing (Generic - RN)

A limited-access academic program designed to prepare you as a registered Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and/or to continue your education toward a baccalaureate or advanced degree. It provides the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Total is 72 credit hours (48 following completion of 24 credit hours of prerequisites).

Nursing (Practical)

Provides classroom theory and clinical experience in nursing skills, teaching the scientific principles of nursing care and development of a nursing care plan. Upon completion you are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); the program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science (BSN) completion nursing program is designed for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program graduate. It builds on prior education competencies and baccalaureate essentials for contemporary practice, grounded in the theory of Nursing as Caring. Upon enrollment you select a specialty focus in leadership and management or critical care. This fully online program is not limited access.

Nursing (Transition)

Designed for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or licensed paramedic who wishes to become an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN). Building on previously acquired knowledge and skills, it provides the additional knowledge and experience needed to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). (10 credit hours articulate current LPN/paramedic licensure.)

Office Administration

Prepares you for employment as an office clerk, administrative assistant, electronic publisher, data entry specialist, information processing assistant, software applications specialist, word processing specialist, office systems specialist, or office systems manager. Course content includes business letters, special communication forms, tabulated reports, integrated accounting systems, and an introduction to microcomputers.

Office Management

Prepares you for entry-level employment in the office workplace as an administrative assistant, secretary, office specialist, or office clerk. Course content includes accounting principles, office equipment, keyboarding, and computer applications. Some credits articulate directly toward an associate degree.

Paramedic

Trains you to provide emergency, out-of-hospital care under the direction of a physician. Instruction includes patient airway management, patient assessment, trauma emergencies, medical emergencies, assessment-based management, and ambulance operations. Credits articulate toward the A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services (#1660); the program is CoAEMSP accredited.

Phlebotomy

A short certificate program that prepares you for employment as a phlebotomist. You acquire skills in communication, leadership, human relations, and employment; collect blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children, and infants; and observe safety policies and procedures in classroom and clinical settings.

Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing

Prepares you for engineering support positions dealing with facilities operation and maintenance in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development facilities. Aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification; credits articulate directly into the A.S. degree in Engineering Technology (#1760).

Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Prepares you for employment as a kitchen manager and operations cook. Course content includes kitchen organization, sanitation, planning for production, quantity food preparation with emphasis on timing, quality, efficiency, and cost controls, raw materials, recipes, menu planning, institutional equipment, and banquet and catering preparations.

Public Safety Telecommunication

Designed to prepare you as a dispatcher in public safety situations, learning the role of a dispatcher for police, fire, and ambulance emergency dispatch processes. You are trained to operate telephones, radios, and computer terminals responding to emergency and non-emergency requests. Taught by certified PSTs and meets educational requirements for Florida Department of Health 911 Emergency Dispatcher Certification.

Radiography

Prepares you as a skilled professional radiographer through a curriculum that includes classroom and clinical instruction in utilizing X-ray equipment and techniques, proper patient positioning, radiation protection, and quality patient care. As a member of the medical imaging team, you produce diagnostic images. This is a limited-access program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Supervision and Management

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) is an open-access program available after completing an associate degree. It prepares you for supervisory and management roles in a variety of industries, with upper-level coursework including applied management practices, leadership development, finance, and human resource management. The program is offered online.

Supervision and Management (Criminal Justice Specialization)

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management - Criminal Justice Specialization is an open-access program that prepares you for supervisory and management roles in criminal justice. The online upper-level coursework includes applied management practices, leadership development, accounting, and basic human resource management practices to excel within the criminal justice field.

Surgical Services

Prepares you to become a certified surgical technologist working in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, central supply, labor and delivery, cardiac catheterization labs, and other settings where invasive procedures are performed. This two-year, limited-access program requires classroom, laboratory, and clinical hours, and prepares you to take the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Examination.