2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXAssociate in Applied ScienceDegree ProgramsThe two-year Associate in Applied Science degree programsprepare you for employment in a variety of specializedfields in agriculture, business, health, gainful homeeconomics, technical, industrial, and public service occupations.These specialized training programs can help youaccelerate your professional growth and keep pace withthe changes in your selected field. Each program stressespractical application. Classes are conducted in sophisticated,modern labs and technical facilities. The A.A.S. degreeprograms offer you an opportunity to learn tomorrow’stechnology today. Additional program information may beobtained from a counselor.If you are interested in A.A.S. degree programs, you mustmeet the program admission requirements and take theappropriate college placement tests. SFCC assists in providingappropriate courses to you if you score below placementtest requirements. Since some A.A.S. degree programshave limited enrollment, admission to these programsis based on when a your completed application isreceived and other admission requirements are met.6. It is recommended that you contact an advisor, counselor,or the Registrar to discuss graduation requirements.You will graduate under the catalog in effect at the timeyou were admitted into the program and maintainedcontinuous enrollment.7. Fulfilled all financial obligations to the College.General Education Requirements for the A.A.S. Degree -Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs include 5or 6 General Education courses (15 to 18 college credithours) from the disciplines of humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.The purpose of these courses is to broaden your understandingof the basic concepts and knowledge of today’sworld. Specific general education courses included in eachA.A.S. degree program are identified in the “OccupationalPrograms of Study” section of this Catalog and are identifiedwith the note (G.E.). The English and math courses ineach program require that you secure a college level scoreon the College Placement Test (CPT) or successfully completethe appropriate College Preparatory course prior toenrolling into the English or math course.If you have extensive practical or lifetime experience and/orhave successfully completed an occupational certificateprogram, you may receive experiential learning credit towardsan A.A.S. degree. (See “Credit for Experience” sectionin this Catalog.) Contact department chair, programmanager, or counselor for more information.A.A.S. programs are not designed for University transfer, soif you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, check with acounselor. A complete description of each of the A.A.S. programsis included in this Catalog.NOTE: Courses with (G.E.) following them are General Educationrequired courses for that degree program.Graduation Procedures - A.A.S. DegreeIt is recommended that you contact an advisor, counselor,or the Registrar to discuss graduation requirements. Youwill graduate under the catalog in effect at the time youwere admitted into the program and maintained continuousenrollment.The A.A.S. Degree is Awarded if You Meet the FollowingRequirements:1. Applied for graduation and paid the graduation fees.2. Completed the minimum number of hours and coursesrequired by your program.3. Earned at least twice as many quality points as credithours attempted at SFCC.4. Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.5. Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SouthFlorida Community College.85