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FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
ALUMNI OF THE YEAR
Chad Reed –
Our 2011 Florida Gateway College Alumnus of the year is Captain Chad Reed of Cross City.
This is a unique and special award in the history of our college. Captain Reed gave his life
in the line of duty in January of 2010 while protecting and serving the people of Dixie
County.
Chad’s service to his community was evident throughout his life. At age 12 he completed
a 48 hour first responder course. He received his Emergency Medical Technician
certification during his senior year of high school. His achievements since graduation
from the college were notable and his relationship with the college was ongoing.
Chad earned his Law Enforcement Standards from LCCC in 1998 and went to work
for the Dixie County Sheriff’s office. In 2000 he became director of the Dixie County
Emergency Management Service and worked tirelessly during the 04 and 05 hurricanes
which were especially hard on the people of Dixie County. In 2005 Governor Jeb Bush
appointed Chad interim Clerk of the Court. He rejoined the Dixie Sheriff’s office in 2007 as
the agency’s public information officer. It was during this time that he started the DARE
program at both elementary schools, a neighborhood watch program as well as a defensive
driving course.
Chad’s co-workers describe him as a one-of-a-kind individual. He served his community in a number of ways; Emergency Medical
Technician, Police officer, firefighter, Emergency Manager, and grant writer. His peers in the state of Florida elected him President of the
Florida Emergency preparedness Association.
DISTINGUISHED
ALUMNI OF THE YEAR
Philip Mobley –
Our 2011 Florida Gateway College Distinguished Alumnus of the year is Philip Mobley.
Philip graduated from the college in 1973 with an associate in arts degree. He was the
first African American Student Government President at our college. Philip later attended
the University of North Florida in Jacksonville where he graduated with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Mathematic and Computer Science.
Following graduation in 1975, Philip was employed by Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Florida
as a junior programmer in Human Resources. Since then he has worked on every major
system application and has been leader on many software development applications
within Blue Cross. His education has continued throughout his life and in 2002, he earned
a Masters degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville University.
Phil retired in 2008 and is currently the Executive Director/CEO of the North side
Community Involvement. The mission of the organization is to give children and families
a vision and a chance to improve their lives by becoming a vital part of the community.
With the help of his Board of Directors and staff, he is making an impact in one of
Jacksonville’s most at-risk communities
Phil is very active in the Jacksonville community. He is on the Board of Directors of
Family Support Services. He is the past chair of OneJax. He is on the executive committee of the Hope Haven Children’s Clinic. He is on
the Executive Committee of Leadership Jacksonville and is on the Executive Committee of the African American Chamber of Commerce.
He is also proud of his service to the University of North Florida Alumni Association where he served as president.
On his early college days at Lake City Community College, Phillip says “My instructors at LCCC really prepared me for the rigors at UNF
not only academically but also mentally.”
Philip wanted me to mention his siblings, Narragansett Mobley Smith who is the assistant Superintendant of Schools here in Columbia
County and Mattie Mobley Jones who is the Director of Nursing here at Florida Gateway College.
Philip and his wife Toni have been married for 35 years. They have 2 children and 5 grandsons and are raising their oldest grandson
Henry who is with them today.

Florida Gateway College
Serving Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties since 1947
visit our Web site at
www.fgc.edu
Florida Gateway College is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Gateway College.
The mission of Florida Gateway College is to provide superior, affordable, quality education and enrichment.
Florida Gateway College will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing
reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. Students may obtain further assistance and
information by calling Janice Irwin, coordinator of disability services, at (386) 754-4215. The Disability Services Office is located
in Building 017, Room 021, 149 SE College Place, Lake City, FL 32025.
Florida Gateway College does not discriminate in education or employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with
the law. The Equity Officer is Sharon Best, director of human resources, located in Building 001, Room 136, 149 SE College Place,
Lake City, FL 32025, and may be reached at (386) 754-4313.
Published by the
FGC Public Information Office
2011-2012 Publication
This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to
change, modify, or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses, and costs of any kind and further
reserves the right to add or delete without notice any course offering or information in this catalog.

2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Web registration/add/drop and Web payment are open until midnight on the last date indicated, unless another time is shown.
(Registration and fee payment will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on June 30 through July 3, 2011, and from 4:00 p.m. on June 28 through July 1, 2012.)
Unless a different time is shown, all other deadlines, except class dates, are effective at 4:30 p.m. on the last date indicated.
Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Summer A 2012 Summer B 2012
Deadline for all required documents to be received by financial aid to ensure funding of
tuition and fees at the beginning of the term. Required documents include, but are not
limited to, official transcripts, tax returns, and other documents required for verification, as
June 1 Nov. 1 Apr. 13 Apr. 13 Apr. 13
shown on any missing information letters. Students must be registered for classes before aid
can be awarded.
Last day to submit an application for admission (new students and re-admits) for classes
starting the first week of the term. Official high school transcripts must be on file, if
applicable, for the student to be admitted/re-admitted to FGC. TRANSFER STUDENTS: All
Aug. 12 Dec. 9 May 8 May 8 June 19
official transcripts must be received and evaluated by FGC in order to register and/or be
considered for financial aid. Allow at least 4 weeks for this to be completed.
Graduation applications due (*Names may not appear in the graduation program for
graduation applications received after Feb. 28.)
Sept. 30 Feb. 28 June 7* June 7* July 19*
State employee fee waiver application deadline July 28 Dec. 14 Apr. 19 Apr. 19 June 5
Open Registration (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit
Apr.13 - Aug. 21
*Fall registration will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on June 30 through July 3.
*See Note
Nov. 16 - Jan. 4 Apr. 11 - May 13 Apr. 11 - May 13 Apr. 11 - June 26
Fees Due: Cancellations for nonpayment will begin daily. All class registrations not secured
with full payment or financial aid will result in students having their entire class schedule
cancelled in its entirety. All students registering for classes after this date must secure
Aug. 17 Dec. 16 May 9 May 9 May 9
classes with full payment or financial aid.
Faculty return Aug. 15 Jan. 3 May 14 May 14 June 27
Professional development days Aug 15-19 Jan. 3-4 N/A N/A N/A
State employees register before 3 pm at the Registrar’s Office Aug. 19 Jan. 4 May 10 May 10 June 26
Classes begin Aug. 22 Jan. 5 May 14 May 14 June 27
Add/Drop (includes Dual Enrollment students), including registering for Audit. All fees are
Jun. 27-28 & Jul. 2
due daily. All students registering for classes must secure classes with full payment. Any
(ends 4:00 p.m.
Aug. 22-26 Jan 5-11 May 14-16 May 14-16
class schedule not secured with full payment will be cancelled in its entirety. Cancellations
Jun. 28 &
for nonpayment will begin daily during the Add/Drop period.
resumes Jul. 2)
Deadline for application to meet CLAS requirements. All AA students must apply with the
Testing Office prior to graduation.
July 18 Nov. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 15
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in previous term(s).
Unresolved "I" grades will change to "F".
Sept. 12 Jan. 25 June 4 June 4 July 17
Last day for withdrawal (Withdrawal deadline may differ for classes that do not span the full
term. Please see your advisor.)
Oct. 21 Mar. 9 July 3 June 6 July 23
Last day of classes before exams Dec. 2 Apr. 25 Aug. 7 June 21 Aug. 7
Final exams as scheduled Dec. 5-9 Apr. 26-May 2 Aug. 8 June 25 Aug. 8
Term Ends Dec. 9 May 2 Aug. 8 June 25 Aug. 8
Grades due (10 a.m. fall and spring; 4:30 p.m. summer) Dec. 12 May 3 Aug. 8 June 25 Aug. 8
Last faculty duty day Dec. 14 May 4 Aug. 8 June 25 Aug. 8
Grades available online to students Dec. 13 May 4 Aug. 9 June 26 Aug. 9
Last day to submit change of grade for incomplete (I) grades received in this term. Jan. 25 June 4 Sept. 7 July 17 Sept. 7
Commencement Ceremony N/A May 4 N/A N/A N/A
Summer work schedule begins N/A May 7 May 7 May 7 N/A
Summer work schedule ends N/A N/A Aug. 10 N/A Aug. 10
Term Holidays - No Classes
Sept. 5: Labor Day
Nov. 11:
Veterans Day
Nov. 23-25:
Thanksgiving
Dec. 19-31:
Winter Break
Jan. 16:
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
Feb 20:
President's Day
Mar. 30-Apr. 6:
Spring Break
May 28:
Memorial Day
June 26: No classes
July 4:
Independence Day
May 28:
Memorial Day
July 4:
Independence
Day
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General
College
General
College
President’s
Message
Greetings and welcome to the 2011-2012 academic year at Florida Gateway College (FGC). To serve you better, we are pleased to
present this catalog to you filled with new ideas, new directions and new opportunities as shown in our classes, programs, and activities.
Florida Gateway College offers you a great resource in our staff, award winning academic programs, a variety of college activities,
new technology, and newly renovated buildings and facilities.
Florida Gateway College is pleased to offer so many quality and practical programs and courses that have been developed to help you
transfer to the university of your choice, and quality programs to help you begin your career, or to realize a personal interest or goal
through the community education programs. Whatever your goal, the faculty and staff at FGC can help you get started on your path
to success.
The Florida Gateway College staff is dedicated to helping you set your goals and then help you to attain them. At FGC, we want to
be your college of first choice.
Best Wishes for a great 2011-2012 academic year.
Charles W. Hall, Ed.D.
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Federal Drug Free
Workplace Act of 1988
The College is committed to providing a drug-free
environment for all students and employees. Therefore, students
and employees are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, sale, or use of
controlled substances in the workplace.
Employees who violate the provisions of this act are subject
to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Students
who violate this act are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including suspension from the College.
The College, through its policies and programs, is dedicated
to providing an atmosphere that promotes wellness:
a) Through reinforcement of the positive, drug-free elements in life.
b) By respect for laws and rules pertaining to illegal drugs.
c) With an understanding of the effects of drugs, including
alcohol, on personal health and safety.
Campus Crime and Security Statistics
Florida Gateway College annually prepares Campus
Crime and Security statistics, disclosing institutional security
policies and crime statistics for the preceding three years. The
information is included in the Student Handbook which can
be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Student Services. A
copy of the handbook will be provided to prospective students
and employees upon request.
Performing Arts Center and
Visual Arts Gallery
Built in 1980, the Levy Performing Arts Center (PAC)
functions as the cultural center for the College and for the fivecounty
district the College serves. Each year the 500-seat facility
draws approximately 35,000 visitors who attend the many events
held in its auditorium and gallery area.
The College Lyceum Series has recently included such
touring productions as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Irish Step
Dancing, and The Tommy Dorsey Band. Traveling companies
that have performed at the PAC include The Russian Ballet, the
Hippodrome State Theatre, and the National Opera Company.
Throughout the year the PAC provides facilities for seminars,
training sessions, guest speakers, and other special events.
The Visual Arts Gallery exhibits the artwork of many local
and regional artists, as well as national traveling art exhibits.
Every fall and spring students display their works during the
FGC Student Art Show.
The Foundation for
Florida Gateway College
The purpose of The Foundation for Florida Gateway
College is to provide funds to enhance the mission of the College
in the form of scholarships, equipment, and resource materials,
and other support, which helps the College maintain a high
standard of excellence.
Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible and may be
designated for a particular program, use, or area of interest.
Various scholarships are offered by the Foundation.
General scholarships require the applicant to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through
the financial aid office. Students already accepted into allied
health, golf, or landscape program apply directly with their
program department. Scholarship application deadlines vary by
department.
For more information on how to contribute to the
Foundation, please call (386) 754-4201.
Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search is a federally funded, personalized
program for students grades nine-12 that provides students with
career information and assists them in getting into college or
occupational training programs that will lead to careers of their
choices.
Educational Talent Search will give special consideration to
students from low income families and students who are the first
members of their families to achieve a college degree. Criteria
for acceptance into the program requires that students must
demonstrate academic potential and be motivated to succeed.
The Educational Talent Search office is located in room 116
of the Student Union Building (014).
Continuing Education Programs
Florida Gateway College supports regional economic development
through a wide range of Continuing Education programs
through the Academy of Teacher Preparation Programs,
the Public Service Training Center (Olustee), the Criminal
Justice Training Center, and the Academy of Allied Health
Programs. Administered by the Division of Occupational Programs,
Continuing Education programs reach large and diverse
segments of the area population including childcare workers,
teachers, health care workers, law enforcement and corrections
officers, and employees of local business, industry, and government,
as well as the general public.
The College continually seeks professional or regulatory
certification for continuing education and pre-licensure courses.
State agencies certifying specified continuing education courses
include: Board of Nursing; Construction Industry Licensing
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General Information
The Student Services area is a part of the Instruction and
Student Services Division, which is administered by the Vice
President for Instruction and Student Services. The Student
Services area is administered by the Dean of Student Services.
This area provides the following support services to students:
admissions, career information, academic advising, financial
aid, services for students with disabilities, intramural sports,
orientation, testing, advising, and student activities. The overall
goal of Student Services is to support the academic mission while
attending to the total development of the student.
Student Services
“Your Hometown
College”
Admission Services
The Office of Admissions and Student Services are the initial
contact points for all students seeking admission to Florida Gateway
College. These offices offer prospective students information on
admission requirements, programs, and classes. The Admissions
Office is also responsible for collegewide recruitment and works
extensively with high schools in the service district.
For more information about admissions and the admission
process, please see the section on general college admissions
in this catalog. You may contact the Office of Admissions via
e-mail at admissions@fgc.edu.
Disability Services Statement
Florida Gateway College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to
providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
educational opportunity. Students may obtain further assistance
and information by calling Janice Irwin, coordinator of disability
services, at (386) 754-4215. The Disability Services Office is
located in Building 017, Room 021, 149 SE College Place, Lake
City, FL 32025.
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
Statement
Florida Gateway College does not discriminate in education
or employment related decisions on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status,
genetic information, or any other legally protected status in
accordance with the law. The Equity Officer is Sharon Best,
director of human resources, Building 001, Room 136, 149 SE
College Place, Lake City, FL 32025, and may be reached at (386)
754-4313.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is crucial to a student’s success at Florida
Gateway College and at any college or university to which
a student may transfer. Advisors help orient the students to
institutional academic policies and procedures and assist in the
development of a student’s educational plan.
Each semester, students should make an appointment to
consult with an advisor before registration; this can prevent
delays in program completion. An advisor’s signature may be
required on registration, add/drop/withdraw, change of major,
and graduation application forms. Students who register over
the Internet assume responsibility for selecting their own
courses but are highly encouraged to meet with an advisor
beforehand. Students with questions regarding academic
advising should contact the Office of Advising and Student
Development at (386) 754-4222.
Career Exploration
Student Services Career Center is housed in the Student Union
Building. This center provides effective professional career services to
all who seek or request such benefits. The services include interest
inventories, resume development, and interviewing assistance.
College and university catalogs, career resource books, and
career videotapes are included in the Center. Students have access
to these tools from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
and until 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. In addition, the Florida
Gateway College Library has a career exploration center where
students can check out books on various occupations.
Multicultural Academic Success
The Multicultural Academic Success Program supports
Florida Gateway College’s ongoing commitment to create and
foster an intellectually and culturally diverse campus community,
that extends to the College district service area. The program
helps students develop the personal and academic skills needed
to successfully complete college.
Some of the services that contribute to a student’s success
include:
• Academic Advising
• Mentoring
• Study Groups
• Career Planning
• Early Academic Alert
• Education Tours
The program is open to anyone who is committed to
working to build a stronger academic and social community at
Florida Gateway College and beyond. Contact the Multicultural
Advisor at (386) 754-4434.
BayCare Life Management – Student
Assistance Program
BayCare Life Management provides a comprehensive student
assistance program for Florida Gateway College students.
The program provides twenty-four hour telephone access for
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personal counseling issues. Counseling topics may include stress,
anxiety, adjustment to college, depression, substance abuse,
unhealthy relationships, time management, etc.
There is no cost to the student for assessment, referral, and
up to three counseling sessions per student per year. Students
may call BayCare toll free at 1-800-878-5470 to access these
free services. These calls and subsequent counseling sessions are
confidential.
Disability Services
All students have equal opportunities to pursue educational
goals and are encouraged to participate fully in all phases of
campus life. Therefore, Florida Gateway College provides an
ongoing program of individualized guidance and support services
for students with disabilities. To enable the success of students
with disabilities at the College, students receive assistance in
course registration and advising, instructional support, voter
registration, and other identified educational services. Specialized
assistance is often available by category of documented disability.
Students with disabilities are not required to disclose
their disability to the College; however, voluntary disclosure
is encouraged in order to provide as many services as possible
to enable success. Documentation of one’s disability diagnosis
must support the request for services. To be eligible for services,
contact the Disability Services Coordinator upon arrival on
campus or before taking the PERT or TABE placement test.
Information remains confidential.
Current federal and state law may allow substitutions
for graduation requirements for students with documented
disabilities; however, all Florida Gateway College degrees,
certificates and diplomas which have college identified
“General Education” courses as essential parts of their academic
program, require college level placement test scores or successful
completion of college preparatory coursework, or college
identified course substitutions for qualified disabilities. Check
with the Disability Services Coordinator for consideration of
this service. The College is working to ensure total access for all
students. Persons with concerns regarding access to programs,
services or activities are asked to contact the Disablity Services
Coordinator at (386) 754-4393.
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Diploma Graduates (Special Diploma)
ESE Diploma graduates are eligible to take postsecondary
occupational programs offered through FGC. At this time, that
includes cosmetology, patient care assistant, welding, heating/air
conditioning, patient care technician, and phlebotomy programs.
In order to have more program options, students would need
to take and pass the GED. Call (386) 754-4393 with further
questions.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance
and counseling for students who need help in meeting college
expenses. The College participates in four broad categories
of financial aid to help support student needs: federal, state,
institutional, and local. Students are encouraged to seek
assistance from all categories. Federal and state financial aid is
awarded according to each individual’s relative financial need as
defined by the U.S. Department of Education formula “cost of
education minus expected family contribution.”
Financial Aid Application Process
The financial aid process can take a number of weeks
to complete and students are encouraged to apply early.
Applications should be completed and submitted as soon as
possible after January 1 in order to be considered for all types of
aid for which they may be eligible.
To be considered for all types of aid the applicant should
complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). For FAFSA on the web, go to www.fafsa.gov. You
can apply beginning January 1, 2011; you have until June 30,
2012, to submit your FAFSA. But you need to apply early!
At Florida Gateway College, we have priority deadlines for the
2011-2012 academic year to complete your financial aid file.
Check the critical dates calendar for more information.
Student
Services
COST OF ATTENDING FGC
2011-2012 Estimated Student Budget
In-State Out-of-State
Home Budget
Tuition/Fees $2,924 $11,161
Books/Supplies $1,210 $1,210
NOTE: Fees are subject to change by the Florida Legislature and Florida
Gateway College District Board of Trustees without notice.
Fees are affected by residency status.
Step 2: Review your Student Aid Report (SAR). After you
apply, if you listed an e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail
stating that you can download your SAR. If you did not list
an e-mail address, a paper SAR will be sent to you from the
processor. Your SAR contains the information rpeorted on your
FAFSA and usually includes your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC). The EFC is an index used to determined your eligibility
for federal student aid. Review your SAR information and make
any corrections or changes, if necessary. The school (s) you list
on your FAFSA will get your SAR data electronically.
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Step 3: Contact the school(s) you might attend. Make sure
the Financial Aid office has all the information needed to
determine your eligibility. If you’re eligible and your admission is
complete, the Financial Aid Office will aware you an aid package
based on your financial aid need. It will be important for you to
check the MY FGC area of the college’s home page. There you
can find out (using your PIN) what your status is and what type
of aid you have been awarded.
Financial Aid is disbursed to students as quickly as possible
after classes begin. All students should inquire at the Financial
Aid Office about the terms and conditions of financial
assistance. As a result of the Higher Education Act of 1998,
the refund/repayment requirements have changed for students
receiving Title IV funds. In general, a portion of federal Title
IV grants or loan funds, but not work study funds, must be
returned to the Title IV programs upon a Title IV recipient’s
total withdrawal from school.
Verification Policy
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) randomly
selects 30 percent of the school’s applicants for federal student
aid for verification. In addition to the 30 percent selected by the
USDOE, Florida Gateway College will select any SAR/ISIR with
conflicting information. The institution is required by law to
verify data of those selected.
Standards of Satisfactory Progress
For Financial Aid Recipients
Federal and state regulations require that students must
meet minimum standards in order to be eligible to receive
financial aid funds. In order to meet the standards adopted by
Florida Gateway College, a student must have a cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Once awarded financial
aid, a student must complete a minimum of 70 percent of all
attempted classes each semester and maintain a cumulative GPA
of 2.0 or higher.
A student who does not maintain this standard will be
given a one semester probationary period. This means that the
student will continue to receive grants, scholarships, and/or work
study while on probation. A student who does not meet the
standards of progress at the end of the probationary period will
be suspended from financial aid. Grades of F, W, N, U, I and AU
will not count as satisfactory progress. If a student is placed on
suspension, he or she will not be eligible to receive any financial
aid until the aforementioned standards (70 percent completion
and 2.0 cumulative GPA) are met. However, a student may
appeal to the Financial Aid Committee for reinstatement to
probationary status. Contact the Financial Aid Office about the
appeal process.
All work attempted at Florida Gateway College or courses
accepted from any prior institution in accordance with FGC’s
guidelines for evaluation, award, and acceptance of transfer
credit will be counted toward the determination of satisfactory
progress, whether the student received financial aid or not. Any
Florida Gateway College financial aid student or transfer student
with a GPA less than 2.0 must appeal to the Financial Aid
Committee before receiving any type of financial aid for the
first time.
The maximum time frame for receiving financial aid at
Florida Gateway College for an eligible student seeking an
undergraduate degree, may not exceed 150 percent of the
published length of the program.
Federal Assistance
The College offers three types of financial assistance: grants
and scholarships, work, and loans. The College also offers
deferments of tuition for eligible financial aid students.
So that students may fully understand the nature of each
award, they are detailed below. Additional information is
available from the Financial Aid Office.
Fe d e r a l Pe l l Gr a n t
This federal money is available for undergraduate students
working toward a first bachelor’s degree. Pell provides eligible
students with a foundation of financial assistance. Eligibility
is based on financial need and is determined by a formula
consistently applied to all applicants. The amount of the grant
ranges from $400 to $5,550, not to exceed one-half of the
educational cost. A tentative estimate for the Pell Grant is
included in each student’s award package. It is based on a student
being enrolled full time (12 credits or more). If the enrollment
changes to less than full time, the Pell Grant award is prorated
accordingly. A student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
determines the amount of the Pell Grant Award. It is a grant and
nonrepayable.
Fe d e r a l Su p p l e m e n ta l Ed u c at i o n a l Op p o r t u n i t y Gr a n t (FSEOG)
FSEOG also provides federal money for undergraduate
students working toward their first bachelor’s degree. FSEOG is
awarded to students who demonstrate extreme financial aid need
and may not be available to all students, as funds are limited. It is
a grant and nonrepayable.
Te a c h e r Ed u c at i o n As s i s ta n c e Fo r Co l l e g e An d Hig h e r
Ed u c at i o n (TEACH) Gr a n t
For undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate students
who are or will be taking course work necessary to become
elementary or second teacher. The recipient must sign Agreement
to Serve saying he or she will teach full-time in designated
teacher shortage area for four complete years (within eight years
of completing academic program) at elementary or secondary
school serving children from low-income families. The amount
of the grant is up to $4,000 a year; total amount may not exceed
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$16,000.
Ir a q a n d Af g h a n i s ta n Se r v i c e Gr a n t
For students who are not Pell-eligible; whose parent or
guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan
after the events of 9/11; and who, at the time of the parent’s or
guardian’s death, were less than 24 years old or were enrolled
at least part-time at an institution of higher education. The
maximum amount is the same as the Pell maximum. It does not
have to be repaid.
Fe d e r a l Wo r k St u d y
This is a program that offers part-time work experiences
to eligible students. This program helps students earn a portion
of their educational expenses. Jobs are on campus and arranged
around a student’s class schedule. Students are paid semimonthly
and earn the current federal minimum wage. Students average 15
to 20 hours of work per week depending on unmet financial aid
need.
On March 30, 2010, President Obama signed the Health
Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA),
which, among other things, makes significant changes to the
federal student loan programs authorized by Title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965. One of the provisions of the
HCERA is the termination, as of July 1, 2010, of the authority
for lenders to make new loans under the Federal Family
Education Loan (FFEL) Program. Therefore, beginning July 1,
2010, all new Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation loans can only
be made under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct
Loan) Program.
Di r e c t PLUS Lo a n
This program makes long-term loans to parents of
dependent students and/or independent students to pay for
the portion of their child’s education that is not covered by
other financial aid, such as the Federal Stafford Loan. Eligible
borrowers may obtain loans up to the cost of education minus
other financial aid. Direct PLUS loans are limited to individuals
with no adverse credit history. Checks are made copayable to the
school and students’ parent(s). Interest rates for 2010-2011 are
7.9 percent.
State Assistance
Fl o r i d a St u d e n t As s i s ta n c e Gr a n t (FSAG)
This Florida resident grant may be used to help with any
college costs. An eligible student must be enrolled full time
(12 or more credits) in a degree program and should have a
completed error-free financial aid file at the college you plan to
attend on or before May 15. The award is based on financial aid
need.
Fi rs t Ge n e r at i o n Mat c h i ng Gr a n t
This grant is allocated by the State of Florida to students
who are considered the first in their generation to attend college.
Students must be a Florida resident, one or both of their parents
did not attend college, must show financial need, and enrolled
at least half-time. Renewal will be determined at the end of
the spring semester. A student will only receive this award for a
maximum of two years.
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This loan provides loans to undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students. The federal government subsidizes the
interest while the borrower is in an in-school, grace, or deferment
period. A first-year undergraduate can borrow up to $3,500 per
academic year; a second-year undergraduate can borrow up to
$4,500 per academic year, if eligible. Interest rates, effective July
1, 2009 are a fixed 5.6 percent. Loans must be repaid.
All student loan borrowers will use the Master Promissory
Note when applying for a Direct subsidized and/or unsubsidized
Stafford Loan as mandated by federal regulations.
Di r e c t Un s u b s i d i z e d Sta f f o r d Lo a n
This program provides loans to undergraduate, graduate,
and professional students. The total amount a student may
borrow under any period of study is generally the same amount
as for the subsidized loan. Interest rates, as of July 1, 2009 are
a fixed 6.8 percent. Unlike the subsidized Stafford, interest
accrues from the day the loan is disbursed until it is paid in
full, including in-school, grace, and deferment periods. You
may choose to pay the interest during these periods, or it can be
capitalized.
Fl o r i d a Stat u t e s Stat e Fi n a n c i a l Aid; St u d e n t s w i t h Di s a b i l i t i es
Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 1009.41(1)(b)1.b.
regarding the number of credits earned per semester or other
financial aid eligibility requirements related to the number
of required credits earned per semester/term, a student
with a documented disability, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act, shall be eligible to be considered for
state financial aid while attending an eligible postsecondary
institution on a part-time basis. The State Board of Education
shall establish the necessary criteria for documentation of the
student’s disability and the postsecondary institution shall make
the determination as to whether or not the disability is such that
part-time status is a necessary accommodation. For the purposes
of this section, financial aid funds may be prorated based on the
number of credit hours taken.
Fl o r i d a Br ig h t Fu t u r e s Sc h o l a r s h ip Pr o g r a m
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
consists of Florida Academic Top Scholars, Florida Academic
Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholarship and Florida Gold
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Seal Scholarship. These scholarships are funded by the State
of Florida. The legislature determines the funding levels each
academic year. Currently, the funding is a set dollar amount per
credit hour depending on the type of scholarship awarded and
the type of degree program the student has chosen. If you drop
and/or withdraw from a class or classes, you are obligated to pay
back the entire cost (tuition) of that class or classes. A hold will
be placed on your records until the debt is paid in full. For more
information, log on to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
Ro b e r t C. By r d Ho n o r s Sc h o l a r s h ip
This scholarship is offered to an eligible graduate of a
Florida high school who has submitted a fully completed (errorfree)
Florida Financial Aid Application by April 15. The student
must be nominated by the Florida high school principal, Florida
Adult Education director, or principal/headmaster of a school
outside of Florida by a date established by the FDOE during a
student’s graduation year from high school.
Jo s e Ma r t i Sc h o l a r s h ip Ch a l l e n g e Gr a n t Fu n d
This scholarship provides assistance to Hispanic-American
high school seniors who meet scholastic requirements and
demonstrate financial need. The student must complete the
Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 and have completed
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, including supporting
documentation, by May 15.
Ro s e w o o d Fa m i ly Sc h o l a r s h ip Fu n d
This scholarship provides assistance to a maximum of 25
minority students to attend a state university, public community
college, or public postsecondary occupational-technical school.
Students who are direct descendants of African-American
Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923
receive priority for awards. The student should submit a fully
completed (error-free) Florida Financial Aid Application online
by April 1. If you are a Florida resident, complete and submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online in time
to be processed error-free by the U.S. Department of Education
on, or before, May 15.
Oth e r St a t e Aid
There are other programs which are funded in varying
degrees each year. Contact the Financial Aid Office for additional
information and other state scholarship/loans programs. Any
new scholarships are listed on the scholarship bulletin board by
the Financial Aid Office. For more information, a student may
wish to contact the Bureau of Student Financial Assistance in
Tallahassee at 1-800-827-2004.
Institutional Scholarship
Dis t r i c t Bo a r d o f Tr u s t e e s Sc h o l a r s h ip
(To p Tw e n t y Pe r c e n t)
This scholarship is given to the top 20 percent of the
five-county district high school graduating class each year. The
scholarship pays $500 per semester (fall and spring) and can be
renewed the second year if the student meets applicable criteria.
The student must be enrolled at least halftime each semester the
scholarship is received. This scholarship does not cover books.
Ot h e r In s t i t u t i o n a l Sc h o l a r s h ip s
The College also offers music, theater, student government
president, and student ambassador scholarships. These
scholarships range from full to partial assistance for tuition only.
Each institutional scholarship has its own particular
requirements. Students are urged to contact the Financial Aid
Office for additional information.
Sh o r t Te r m Lo a n
The College offers institutional loans to students who
require assistance on a short-term basis. Loans may be borrowed
for tuition, books, or other direct educational expenses.
Applications are available through the Financial Aid Office. A
student may borrow for a period up to eight weeks or the last
day of the semester, whichever comes first. A student must be
enrolled at least halftime, have a cumulative 2.0 GPA, and show
a viable means of repayment. A cosigner is necessary if the
student’s source of repayment is any source other than approved
financial aid. The cosigner cannot be another FGC student.
The cosigner must be present when signing for the short-term
loan or have the cosigner signature with current ID notarized
prior to processing of the loan.
Delinquent loans are turned over to a collection agency.
Any expense incurred by the College in collecting the note shall
be borne by the signer and cosigner. Failure to repay your loan
may cause additional charges to your account such as legal fees,
court costs, and interest. Any fees incurred by the collection
agencies, will be the responsibility of the borrower. The
collection agency will have the option of credit bureau reporting
on delinquent loans.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation for Florida Gateway College, Inc. is a notfor-profit
organization providing financial support to help
Florida Gateway College perform its mission of providing
quality education. Revenues are received primarily from private
contributions, investment income, and state matching funds.
The Foundation supports the College by providing student
scholarships, purchasing equipment, and providing other, much
needed resources.
The generosity of individuals, organizations, and the
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business community make it possible for the Foundation to
meet its objectives. All contributions to the Foundation are tax
deductible. Gifts of cash, stock, real estate, equipment, or most
any other item of value may be donated. The Foundation may
also be named in an individual’s will. Donations may be made to
the general fund or to a specific program. Endowed funds may
be named after a loved one or friend.
To see how you can help, please call the Foundation at
(386) 754-4201 or write to Foundation for FGC, 149 S.E.
College Place, Lake City, Florida, 32025-2007.
The following are the 2009-2010 endowed and annually funded
scholarship and program enhancement funds made possible by the
generous support of various individuals and organizations.
2011-2012 Scholarships
Action for Excellence GCO Scholarship
ACV Endowment LLC
AFA Falcon Chapter
Alfonso Levy Music Scholarship
Allied Health General Scholarship
Altrusa International of Lake City
Anderson Family Trust Scholarship
Andrew Clarke Memorial Scholarship
Arihunt Hospitality dba Hampton Inn & Suites
Ashley Nabinger Memorial
Ashlyn Hollingsworth Memorial
Baker County Education Foundation Scholarships
Baker County Incentive Scholarship
Bell High School Senior Scholarship
Beta Sigma Scholarship
Bill Giles IV Memorial Scholarship
Blue Cross Blue Shield Nursing Scholarship
Brad Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Brecht Scholarship/University of FL Scholarship
Bruce Hage Memorial Scholarship
Butch Oxendine Scholarship for SGA
Call Me Mister Scholarship
Capital City Bank Foundation Scholarship
Captain Chad Reed, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Cathryn Collins Vanous Music Scholarship
Central FL Electric Charity, Inc. Scholarship
Central FL Electric Cooperative Educational Charity
Scholarship #1
Central FL Electric Cooperative Educational Charity
Scholarship #2
Charles E. & Frances M. Osterman Memorial Scholarship
Chesley Hines Robertson, IV Memorial Scholarship
Choir/Music Scholarship
Chris Gallups Scholarship
Clanton Scaff Memorial Scholarship
Clara Bell Memorial Scholarship
Clarence E. and Rachel Hackney Brown Scholarship
Clay County Fair Association
CNB National Bank - William J. Streicher Fund
Coach Paul Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Columbia County Builder’s Association Scholarship
Columbia County Homemakers Scholarship
Columbia County Public Schools Foundation
Columbia County Resources Scholarship
Columbia High School Senior Scholarship
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Mathew O’Steen Scholarship
MedPro RX
Michael Davis Memorial Scholarship
Mildred Fite Allied Heath African American Scholarship
Mildred Fite Nursing Scholarship
Missy Lee Scholarship
MM Parrish Construction Scholarship
Momex Foods, Inc.
Music Kamp Scholarship
National MPS Scociety
NE FL One Shot/NE FL Buckmaster Scholarship
Neal Dukes Memorial Scholarship
NE FL Economic Council
Nestle Waters North America, Inc.
New Millennium Building Systems Scholarship
New York Times Scholarship
Nick Collins Jumpstart Scholarship
North Florida Golf Course Superintendents Chapter
Scholarship
North Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association
(NFGCSA)
Old Town Elementary Scholarship
P.C. & Virginia Crapps Memorial Scholarship
Parks Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Pauline Collins Memorial Scholarship
PCS Phosphate Scholarship
President’s Initiative Scholarship
Public Service Scholarship
Ray L. & Athena Brown Memorial Scholarship
Rayonier Scholarship
Rick Cheek Memorial Scholarship
Rita M. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Robert Lassett Memorial Scholarship
Robin Roberts Memorial Scholarship
Rotary Club of Lake City Scholarship
Rotary Club of Lake City-Downtown Scholarship
Roy Sells Memorial Scholarship
Sandra Jean Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Scaff’s Inc./S & S Food Store Scholarship
Scholarship America
Schultz/Schwantj Memorial Scholarship
Shands at Lake Shore Auxiliary Scholarship
Shands Healthcare Nursing Work Grant
Skilled Health, Inc. - Gilchrist
State Farm Foundation Scholarship
State Farm of Lake City - John Kasak Scholarship
State Farm of Lake City - John W. Burns, III Scholarship
Steinhatchee AARP Scholarship
Steinhatchee Community Projects Scholarship
Students First Endowed Scholarship
Suwannee Lumber-Dickert Scholarship
Sweitzer Memorial Scholarship
Sylvia Davis Stambaugh Memorial Scholarship
The Episcopal Church
The Jordan Family Scholarship
Three Rivers Quail Unlimited Scholarship
Timberwolf! Music Scholarship
Tom Kirwan Memorial Scholarship
TORO Scholarship Scholarship
Trenton High School Senior Scholarship
Tustenuggee UMC Scholarship
Union County Quarterback Club Scholarship
US Bowling Congress
ValleyCrest Landscape Scholarship
Voncile Mole Memorial Scholarship
W. Brantley Brannon and Clarence E. Brown Memorial
Scholarship
W.O. Johnsrud Memorial Scholarship
Weegie Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
William Streicher Memorial General Scholarship
William Streicher Memorial/Union County Scholarship
Wilson & Sophia Rivers Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Off-Campus Assistance
Private
Many off-campus organizations and agencies offer
educational financial assistance to students. All students are
urged to contact any organization that offers assistance so that
they may obtain the “best” package of financial aid possible.
The College Financial Aid Office posts off-campus scholarship
information as it is received.
Public
The College also participates with several state agencies
to provide needed educational support for district students.
Students may find that they qualify for assistance offered
through WIA (Workforce Investment Act) and any number of
other public funding sources. Students are encouraged to contact
any agency which might provide financial assistance for their
education. Students should be aware that most outside assistance
received must be counted as a resource in the eligibility of some
types of financial aid.
Financial Aid Procedures
The procedure for each type of financial assistance may
vary with the scholarship, grant, work, or loan. Students are
urged to make early and regular contact with the Financial Aid
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Office to ensure a smooth application process. The application
for federal and state financial assistance may be started as early
as January 1 of each year.
General Rights of Students
A. Nondiscrimination - There shall be no discrimination
in any respect by the College against a student (or applicant
for admission as a student) based on race, color, age, religion,
national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or
sexual orientation.
B. Freedom of Speech and Assembly - Students shall have the
right to freedom of speech and assembly without prior
restraints of censorship, subject to clearly stated, reasonable
and nondiscriminatory rules and regulations regarding time,
place and manner. For more specific guidance, see the
Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, or
contact the student activities office at (386) 754-4317.
C. Freedom of Press - In their publications, students are
entitled to the constitutional right of freedom of the press,
including constitutional limitations on prior restraint and
censorship.
D. Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures -
Students are entitled to the constitutional right to be secure
in their persons, dwellings, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures. College safety officers
or administrative officers may conduct searches and
seizures only as authorized by law.
E. S tudent Representation in College Governance - Students
should be represented on campus committees that have the
following duties:
1. To propose policies that affect student activities and
conduct.
2. To make decisions on student activity budget matters.
F. Disruption-free Learning Environment - Discussion and
expression of all views relevant to the subject matter are
recognized as necessary to the educational process, but
students have the right to a classroom free from disruptions
which interfere with learning. The instructor sets the standard
of acceptable behavior in the classroom. In the interest
of preserving the rights of others, a student may be
dis missed from a class for unacceptable behavior.
G. Records
1. General - The Registrar’s Office will maintain and safeguard
student academic records. All official student
and former student records are private and
confidential. Separate records may be maintained by the
following offices: vice president for instruction and
student services, academic, advising, financial aid,
deans, veterans’ affairs, and disabled student services.
2. Notification of Rights under FERPA - The Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords
students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include the right to inspect and
review education records and the right to request the
amendment of education records that are believed to be
inaccurate or misleading. Once a student is enrolled as a
postsecondary student, parents have no inherent rights
to inspect a student’s education records. However,
records may be released to parents if:
a. the student gives written consent,
b. a subpoena is issued and/or
c. the parent(s) submits evidence to the Registrar’s
Office that the student is claimed as a dependent on
their most current Federal Income Tax form.
Detailed information about FERPA, including who
may have access to information contained in your
records, is available at the Registrar’s Office in
Building 015 or on the College Web site at
www.fgc.edu/services/registration/ferpa.html
You have the right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures
by the College to comply with the requirements of
FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
H. Students With Disabilities – Florida Gateway College will
comply with all Federal and State laws related to the civil
rights of the disabled, including the American with Disabilities
Act, the ADA Amendments, the Rehabilitation Act and
the Rehabilitation Act Amendments. For qualified persons
with appropriate documentation of their disabilities, this
may include the reasonable substitution of requirements for
admission to the College, admission to a program of study or
graduation from Florida Gateway College. For services, contact
Janice Irwin, Coordinator of Disability Services, located
in Building 017, Room 021, or phone (386) 754-4215,
preferably prior to arrival on campus.
I. Student Privacy Information - The Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides certain privacy
rights to students related to educational records. This
information can be found in the College Catalog, at the
Registrar’s Office in Building 015 or on the College Web
site: www.fgc.edu/services/registration/ferpa.html.
Rights Of Due Process
All students are guaranteed the following rights required by
due process:
A. The right to specific written notification of the charges. (It is
the responsibility of the student to have a current mailing
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written statements regarding the charges.
C. The right to choose between a public or private hearing.
D. The right to a prompt hearing.
E. The right to an advocate of choice provided that advocate is
not an attorney.
F. The right to hear accusers and all witnesses.
G. The right to present witnesses or evidence.
H. The right to refuse to give self-incriminating testimony.
I. The right to a full and complete record of the hearing.
J. The right to an appeal.
Procedures For Appeals
Students have the right to appeal. The following procedures
shall govern appeals by affected persons of post-admission
student issues. This procedure shall not apply to decisions of
agencies other than Florida Gateway College such as clinical
facilities or employers of students and other businesses allowing
job-site training of students. The College has no authority over
those decisions.
I. Any student may appeal an academic action or disciplinary
decision resulting from a violation of the Student Code of
Conduct, in writing, to the appropriate dean or vice president
within 15 working days after receiving notice of such
action or decision. For good cause shown, the appeal period
may be extended by the dean or others having authority to
decide the appeal.
scheduling, registration, financial aid, college survival tips, and
other details necessary for college life.
While orientation is not mandatory, new students are
strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the information and
resources given at each orientation session. Students desiring
information about orientation should contact the Admissions
Office for more details.
Registration and Records
The Registrar’s Office is located in the Mathewson Building
(015) and interacts with a student in many areas of his or her
on‐campus life. Among these are:
1. Registration,
2. Providing transcripts of student academic records,
3. Verification and certification of enrollment status,
4. Graduation,
5. Processing name and address changes,
6. Veteran’s services, and
7. Grade processing and reporting.
Additional information about records can be found in the
section entitled “Student Records.” Registration information
is detailed in the “Advising, Testing, and Registration” section.
Veterans’ information is explained in greater detail in the
“Veterans’ Services” section in this catalog. A student who desires
more information about general registration or records should
contact the Registrar’s Office.
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II. Should the appeal reach the vice president for instruction
and student services, it must be presented in writing. The
matters may be referred to the Campus Appeals Board for
consideration or decided by the vice president for instruction
and student services, as the student elects.
III. A final appeal may be referred to the president.
Ombuds Person
A student may appeal to the Office of the Ombudsperson
a decision that is related to the student’s access to courses and
credit granted toward the degree. The Ombudsperson can be
reached at (386) 754-4267. Refer to the Florida Gateway College
Student Handbook for more information.
Orientation
Florida Gateway College believes that one of the keys to
student success is knowledge and successful integration into
the college community. The orientation program is designed
to facilitate the smooth transition of students to college.
Orientation is the first formal step in the transition process for
students and includes opportunities to enhance both academic
and personal development.
Students will be notified as the orientations are scheduled.
These highly informative sessions provide information about
Online Self-Service for Students
Students with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) may
access online self-service for students from the MyFGC link on
the College’s Web page. Among other things, students may:
1. Register for classes, including add/drop, during
established registration periods
2. Pay for classes
3. View or print schedule of classes
4. View or print unofficial transcript
5. View and print final grades
6. View account summary
7. Perform degree evaluations to see classes or other
requirements for a major
8. Update address
9. View assigned student e-mail address
10. Check financial aid status
11. View and accept/decline financial aid awards
Student Activities
The Student Activities Office is located in the Wilson
Student Union Building (Building 014). This office works
with students in three vital areas of college life: activities
and programs, student government, and the processing of
identification cards.
The Student Activities Office provides a diversified program
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of both social and cultural activities to enhance a student’s
college education. Students are given encouragement to develop
leadership abilities through club and organizational activities.
A wide array of activities, both structured and unstructured,
are coordinated through the Student Activities Office. The
College attempts to provide both on- and off-campus activities
to augment the learning experience. Some of these activities have
included trips around Florida and the southeastern United States.
On-campus activities include fall and spring festivals, cultural
events, scavenger hunts, workshops, game shows, art contests,
and trips. For the outdoors- minded, canoes may be rented from
the Student Activities Office.
Student Government Association
Student Government at Florida Gateway College operates
through elected representatives and club representatives. The
Student Government Association serves as a liaison between the
student body and the College administration. Students are urged
to become involved in the executive or legislative branches of
Student Government as time and opportunity permits.
The Student Government Association meets on a regular
basis. Students interested in becoming part of this organization
should contact the Coordinator of Student Activities at (386)
754-4317 for additional information.
Student Representation in College
Governance
Students are represented on campus committees that have
the duty to propose policies that affect curriculum, programs,
student activities and conduct; make policy decisions on such
matters; and implement policy. Student representatives are
recommended for these committees by the Student Government
Association and appointed by the Vice President for Instruction
and Student Services.
Identification Cards
A student identification (ID) card may be obtained from
the Student Activities Office. Any student registered for three
or more credit hours is eligible for a card. The student’s picture,
name, and student ID number appear on the card, which serves
as campus identification and entitles the student to library
privileges, admission to all student activities-funded events, and
voting privileges in student elections.
An ID card is valid for two years from the date of issue. The
initial card is free. A charge of $5 will be made to replace a lost card.
When a student goes to the Student Activities Office to
obtain photo ID cards, he/she needs to bring a copy of his/her
class schedule or other document that includes their student
identification number. The student must also present a photo ID.
Intramural Activities
Intramural activities provide opportunities for all students to
participate in various competitive activities such as flag football,
dodgeball, basketball, billiards, soccer, cards, etc. Students
interested in forming or joining an intramural activity should
contact the coordinator for Student Activities.
Student Records
Notification of Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s educational
records within 30 days of the day the College receives a
request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar
written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to
inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and
notify the student of the time and place where the records
may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the
Registrar, the student will be informed as to the correct
official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request amendment of the student’s
educa tion records that the student believes are inaccurate or
misleading. Students may ask the College to amend a
record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They
should write the College official responsible for the record,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed,
and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the
College decides not to amend the record as requested by
the student, the College will notify the student of the
decision and advise the student of his or her right to a
hearing regarding the request for amendment. A hearing will
be conducted upon written request to the president.
Additional information regarding the hearing procedures
will be provided to the student when notified of the right
to a hearing. A student who conducts an unsuccessful
appeal to the College, and whose records are not amended
by the College, may place a statement in their education
record commenting upon the information therein, and/or
setting forth any reason for disagreement. Such a statement
by a student shall become part of the student’s record and
disclosed with it. A student who wishes to challenge a
specific grade must first consult with the faculty member.
If the situation is not resolved, the student may consult
with the appropriate dean. Final appeal shall be to the
Campus Appeals Board via the vice president for
Instruction and Student Services.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information contained in the student’s education records,
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without consent. According to FERPA the College may
release information without the student’s written consent to
the following or under the exceptions noted below:
a. To school officials, as identified by the College,
determined to have a legitimate educational interest,
Note: A school official is a person employed by the College
in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or
support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff); a person or company with
whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney,
auditor, or collection agent); contractors, consultants,
volunteers and other outside parties to whom the College
has outsourced institutional services or functions; a person
s erving on the District Board of Trustees; or a student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary
or grievance committee, or assisting another school official
in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to
review an education record in order to fulfill his or
her professional responsibility. Upon request, the College
discloses education records without consent to officials of
another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll
and to officials of other schools in accordance with the
provisions of articulation agreements with the College.
b. Upon request, to officials of other institutions in which
the student seeks to enroll, or where the student is
already enrolled so long as the disclosure is for purposes
related to the enrollment or transfer,
c. To persons or organizations providing financial aid to
the student, or determining financial aid decisions,
d. To accrediting organizations carrying out their
accrediting functions,
e. To persons in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully
issued subpoena,
f. To persons in an emergency, if the knowledge of
information, in fact, is necessary to protect the health or
safety of the student or other persons, including release
to student’s parents,
g. To parents of dependent students,
h. To organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of
educational agencies or institutions,
i. To authorized representatives of The Comptroller
General of the United States, The Attorney General of
the United States, The Secretary, or state and local
educational authorities,
j. After removal of all personally identifiable information
provided that the institution has made a reasonable
determination that a student’s identity is not personally
identifiable, whether through single or multiple releases,
and taking into account other reasonably available
information.
k. Transcripts, recommendations, etc. that appear to have
been falsified may be returned to the sending/creating
institution or school official in order to confirm
authenticity, allow for denying accuracy of the record,
and to send a correct version.
l. In compliance with The Patriot Act, The Campus Sex
Crimes Prevention Act, and The Clery Act.
m. In connection with legal actions between the institution
and the student.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department
of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to
comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
5. FERPA permits institutions to identify certain items
of information as “directory information.” Directory
information may be released to third parties without the
consent of the student, unless the student specifies in
writing to the Registrar, that he or she does not wish this
information released. No directory information will be
released without the student’s authorization during the
first ten days of a semester to allow students time to file a
nonrelease request with the Registrar’s Office.
6. Directory Information: Directory information may be
released to third parties without the consent of the student
unless a student specifies in writing to the Registrar’s Office
that the information is not to be released. The following
items are considered directory information at Florida
Gateway College.
• Student’s name
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees and awards received
• Most recent educational institution attended by the student
• Enrollment status
• Full or part-time status
• County of residence
Nondirectory information may be released to state and
governmental agencies in accordance with state and federal
guidelines.
7. Copies of Records: Copies of material in a student’s record
will be furnished to the student upon written or personal
request. There may be a nominal charge for duplication of
records materials. Florida Gateway College does not provide
copies of other institution’s records or transcripts to students
or forward them to other institutions.
8. Rights of Parents: Once a student is enrolled as a
postsecondary student, parents have no inherent rights to
inspect a student’s educational records. However, records
may be released to parents if:
a) The student gives written consent,
b) A subpoena is issued,
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c) The parent(s) submits evidence to the Registrar’s Office
that the student is claimed as a dependent on their
most recent Federal Income Tax form.
The College does have the right to notify the parents if the
student is under the age of 21 and the College determines
that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with
respect to the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled
substance.
9. Waiver of Confidentiality: A student may request that their
records be released to another individual, organization,
or institution. This consent to release records must be in
writing, signed and dated, and specify: a) the records to be
released, b) the purpose of the disclosure, and c) the party
(or parties) to whom disclosure may be made. The College
has developed a specific form for release of transcript
information.
10. Denial of Transcript Access: Student transcripts may
not be released if a student owes an obligation in money
or property to the College, or fails to pay the required
transcript fee, if applicable.
Notification of Social Security Number
Collection and Usage
In compliance with FL Statute 119.071(5), this document
serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection and usage of
your Social Security number.
Florida Gateway College (FGC) collects and uses your social
security number only for the following purposes in performance
of the College’s duties and responsibilities. To protect your
identity, FGC will secure your SSN from unauthorized access,
never release your SSN to unauthorized parties, and assign you a
unique student/employee identification number. This unique ID
number is used for all associated employment and educational
purposes at FGC.
Admissions Office
Federal legislation relating to the Hope Tax Credit requires
that all postsecondary institutions report student SSN’s to the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This IRS requirement makes
it necessary for colleges to collect the SSN of every student. A
student may refuse to disclose his or her SSN to the College, but
refusing to comply with the Federal requirement may result in
fines established by the IRS.
In addition to the federal reporting requirements, the
public school system in Florida uses SSN’s as a student identifier
(section 229.559, Florida Statutes-new school code section
1008.386). In a seamless K-20 system, it is beneficial for
postsecondary institutions to have access to the same information
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for the purpose of tracking and assisting students in the smooth
transition from one education level to the next. All SSN’s are
protected by federal regulations - Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) and are NEVER released to unauthorized
parties.
Registrar’s Office
All SSNs are protected by federal regulations of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and are NEVER
released to unauthorized parties. Your SSN is used for legitimate
business purposes, as set forth below.
• Completing and processing enrollment certification for
students applying for Veterans benefits (Veterans
Administration)
• Verifying identification on transcripts for evaluation and
award of transfer credit
Human Resources Department
Your SSN is used for legitimate business purposes in
compliance with:
• Completing and processing the Federal I-9 (Department
of Homeland Security)
• Completing and processing Federal W4, W2, 1099
(Internal Revenue Service)
• Completing and processing Federal Social Security taxes
(FICA)
• Processing and distributing Federal W2 (Internal Revenue
Service)
• Completing and processing quarterly Unemployment
Reports (FL Dept. of Revenue)
• Completing and processing Florida Retirement
Contributions reports (FL Dept. of Revenue)
• Completing and processing Workers Compensation
claims (FCCRMC and Department of Labor)
• Completing and processing 403(b) and 457(b)
Contribution reports and FICA Alternative enrollment
• Completing and processing group health, life, and dental
coverage enrollment and census reports
• Completing and processing various supplemental
insurance deduction reports
• Verify identification for Employment verification
Providing your Social Security number is a condition of
employment at FGC.
Student Conduct
College students are expected to conduct themselves
appropriately both on and off campus. Students are subject
to federal, state, and local ordinances as well as regulations
prescribed by Florida Gateway College. A breach or violation of
any of these laws or regulations will result in disciplinary action.
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College, is obligated to obey the rules and regulations established
by the College. Specific regulations are outlined in the Student
Handbook, which is available through the Dean of Student
Services, or on the College Web site.
The College reserves the right to discipline any student
whose conduct is considered unbecoming or detrimental to the
College or the community.
The Vice President for Instruction and Student Services
is responsible for the administration of student discipline as
described in the Student Code of Conduct. Students charged
with disciplinary infractions may have their cases heard by the
Campus Appeals Board or by the Vice President for Instruction
and Student Services. In all cases students will be accorded all
components of due process. The President is the final authority
on appeals at the institutional level.
Veteran’s Services
Florida Gateway College is an approved site for the
education and training of veterans and veterans’ dependents.
The College maintains a full-time employee who oversees
the Veteran’s Affairs Office. This office is located within the
Registrar’s Office.
Application Procedures
A student interested in applying for veterans’ benefits should
complete an application for general college admission and a
veteran’s (VA) application. If a veteran has not previously applied
for VA benefits he/she should provide the following to the
Veteran’s Affairs Office:
A. a copy of each DD-214, “member four copy,” and
B. copies of marriage certificate, divorce decrees, children’s
birth certificates, and/or any other papers depicting VA
dependent status.
Due to the lengthy processing time of VA paperwork,
veterans are advised to apply for benefits well in advance of
registration.
Certification
After verification of official enrollment, the College
Veteran’s certifying official certifies enrollment to the Veteran’s
Administration. The College does not determine eligibility or
amount of benefits.
Programs of Education
The Veteran’s Administration will only pay benefits if a
veteran, or other eligible person, is seeking a degree or certificate.
Only courses applicable to fulfilling degree requirements are used
for certification. A course taken for audit cannot be approved for
benefits.
A veteran student who must take an OJT (on-the-job
training) course and wishes to receive veteran’s educational
benefits cannot go beyond a 500 mile radius from Florida
Gateway College. Some out-of-state locations can be approved.
However, the students must consult with the Veteran’s certifying
official on campus prior to selecting a training site. Failure to do
so could result in an overpayment of educational benefits.
Veteran students are eligible for independent study courses
and open circuit TV courses.
Change of Educational Program/
Change of Educational Status
Pay m e n t o f Be n e f i t s
A delay in payments can result from a veteran student not
reporting changes in enrollment or changes of program. Since
the first VA checks are delayed, it is advisable for the veteran to
be prepared to meet all expenses for approximately two months.
A veteran student may change programs and continue to receive
benefits only with approval from the Veteran’s Administration
and approval of their college academic advisors. If a student
changes their educational program without contacting the
Veteran’s certifying official, he/she will experience a delay in
payment of benefits and a hold is placed on their records until
necessary paperwork is filed with the Veteran’s certifying official.
The Veteran’s certifying official is located in the Registrar’s
Office, Building 015.
Standards of Progress
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for
financial aid eligibility federal regulations (34 CFR 668.34)
require a student to move toward the completion of a degree or
certificate within an eligible program when receiving financial
aid. Specific requirements for academic progress for financial
aid recipients are applied differently than college academic
standards of Warning, Probation and Suspension. Federal
regulations state that Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
must include a review of all periods of enrollment, regardless of
whether or not aid was received. The student must meet all the
minimum standards in order to receive financial aid.
In order to meet the standards adopted by Florida Gateway
College, a student must have a cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Once awarded financial aid, a student
must complete a minimum of 67% of all attempted classes
each semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Complete their program of study within the 150% timeframe of
the declared degree or eligible certificate program.
If you are a transfer student, the initial evaluation to
determine if you are eligible to receive financial aid will be based
on all previous institutions attended once the official transcript(s)
are received, evaluated, and posted to the student’s academic
record. Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
and complete 67% of attempted credits accepted towards their
program of study within the 150% timeframe as noted above.
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Graduation Ceremony
The College conducts dual graduation ceremonies one
day per year. The ceremonies are held at the end of the spring
semester. To receive a diploma and/or participate in the
graduation ceremony, which includes having the student’s name
printed in the graduation program, a student must meet all
graduation requirements and file an application for graduation
with the Registrar’s Office in accordance with the published
deadline. A student must meet with an advisor when applying
for graduation. A student completing all degree or certificate
requirements in the previous fall semester, or current spring
semester, may participate in a ceremony. A student expecting
to complete all requirements within the Summer A or B terms
may participate, provided they need no more than 12 credits
to complete those requirements. Recognition of honors in the
graduation ceremony is based on the cumulative GPA in college
credit courses at the end of the fall semester.
Graduation information and the degree are mailed to the
address on file in the Registrar’s Office. The student is responsible
for updating that information.
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General Information
The Business Services division is administered by the
Vice President for Business Services. This division provides the
following services: business office, payroll, purchasing, data
processing, parking and traffic, college bookstore, facilities and
maintenance, and campus security.
These services join together with Instruction and Student
Services to provide a comprehensive academic environment for
the student while on campus.
A primary responsibility of the Business Office concerns
student fees and charges. The information listed below is
intended to provide a general overview of tuition, fees, and
charges.
General Fees and Charges
The College has established fee payment deadlines for
each term. The critical dates calendar includes the date that the
tuition and out-of-state fees are due each term. If the College
has not received your fees by the designated deadlines, you will
be dropped from your classes. Fees for students who register for
classes after the designated due date are due each day. Students
dropped for nonpayment must re-register on a space available
basis. If you are mailing fees, be sure to allow sufficient mail
time. The College will not be responsible for students dropped
from courses due to mail delays. No registration will be
completed until all fees are paid in full. Fees can be found online
or in the course schedule. Fees are subject to change without
notice and are affected by residency status and legislative action.
Fee increases, which are approved after a student has paid his or
her fees, will be retroactively billed to the student.
A student is only considered to be an officially registered
student of the College after having paid for all classes which he
or she scheduled. Students who fail to make prior arrangements,
or who do not complete fee payments as scheduled, shall forfeit
all course selections. State laws and regulations prohibit the
extension of credit.
Students who pay fees by student loans, scholarships, or
through state or federal agency authorization must follow all
procedures in the same manner as though they are paying cash.
In addition, these students must complete arrangements and
receive approval of loans, scholarships, or agency payments by
the Financial Aid office or Business office, prior to the deadline
for payment listed in the critical dates calendar.
Checks and/or money orders made payable to the College
should be for the exact amount of fees due. The College accepts
Visa/MasterCard. Payment may be made in person at the
Cashier’s Office, or online through the College’s Web registration
system. The College reserves the right to drop a class, or classes,
from a student’s registration if fees are not paid in full by the
payment due date.
Business Services
A student who obtains a scholarship outside of the College
should have that donor submit a letter to the College Foundation
Office. The letter should explain the nature and scope of the
scholarship, including the amount authorized, terms, recipient,
and billing addresses of the donor. Letters from scholarship
donors must be received before the start of registration.
A student who receives financial assistance through an offcampus
agency is considered to be “sponsored” by a third party.
A student in this category must obtain written authorization
from their sponsor and submit it to the billing coordinator
located in Building 15, next to the Cashier’s Office, before the
start of registration.
If authorizations are not on file with the billing coordinator,
then students will be dropped from their classes. The college
cannot act on verbal agreements to pay. If donors or sponsors do
not render payment according to their agreements, then students
will be required to pay within 30 days of being billed by the
College. Donors or sponsors who do not pay according to their
agreements may have their privilege of issuing authorizations to
the College suspended. If the sponsoring agency of organization
does not render payment to the College, the sponsored students
will be liable for the charges incurred on their behalf.
Students who have authorizations or financial aid in place,
but whose receipt of payment or aid is delayed for reasons
beyond their control, may apply for a deferment of tuition and
fees. Students seeking a deferment must complete a Request for
Deferment form in the Financial Aid Office and submit it to the
Financial Aid Director for a decision. Students who are Veterans
may apply for VA deferments at the Registrar’s Office.
Students who register for classes are responsible for all fees
associated with those classes. Students who decide not to attend
or wish to withdraw from a class are responsible for dropping
or withdrawing from class by the appropriate published date.
Students who have not been identified by their instructor as
never attending will not be automatically dropped or withdrawn.
Any student not dropped or withdrawn by the published date
will remain officially registered, liable for all fees, and assigned an
earned grade at the end of the semester.
Students who withdraw from classes and received financial
aid may have to repay all or part of their financial aid award.
Students who received financial aid should check with the
Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from any classes.
Fees for retaking courses
Florida State law mandates additional tuition/fees for the
third attempt at any college level or college preparatory course.
The increased fees will be the equivalent of the full cost of
tuition and fees. To avoid the additional charges, you must drop
a class prior to the end of add/drop. Withdrawing from a course
after that time counts as an attempt.
Students should be aware that state law allows only three
attempts in any college level or college prep class. A student
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who does not complete the same preparatory course within
three attempts will be prohibited from registering for any college
class, whether it is for college level or preparatory courses. For
these purposes, a withdrawal or a change ot an audit counts as
an attempt. After three unsuccessful attempts in any preparatory
class (or after an unsuccessful fourth attempt, if approved by
the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services), a
student will not be able to continue in any college class until
appropriate remediation is sought from other sources. If you find
yourself in this situation, speak with your advisor for appropriate
alternatives.
A student may have only three attempts per college
credit course, including the original grade, repeat grades, and
withdrawals at any point. Students who do not complete the
same college credit course within three attempts may not take
that class for a fourth time.
Students who do not complete a course within three
attempts may petition for a fourth attempt. The student must
submit a written petition to the Vice President for Instruction
and Student Services requesting permission to take the course for
a fourth time. Students must pay full cost of instruction charges
for all fourth attempts.
College Refund Policy
The College, in conjunction with applicable state and
federal laws, will refund monies paid by students in the following
manner:
A. Full fees will be refunded for any credit course which is
dropped by the last day of the published add/drop period.
The add/drop period will be clearly published in the course
schedule and the catalog as well as other publications.
B. Up to 100 percent of the fees will be refunded if a student
drops from a course due to circumstances determined by the
College to be exceptional and beyond the control of the
student, including but not limited to:
1. illness of a student of such severity or duration, as
confirmed in writing by a physician, to preclude
completion of the course(s),
2. death of the student or death in the immediate family
(parent, spouse, child or sibling),
3. involuntary call to active military duty,
4. a situation where the College is in error,
5. a change of course or section(s) initiated by the College
because of a cancellation, time and/or location, or
6. other circumstances that may be approved by the
College President or his/her designee(s).
C. Minimester Credit Classes: Full fees will be refunded for
any class offered for less than a full semester in length if
it is dropped before the end of the day of the second class
meeting.
D. Upon the recommendation of the Vice President for
Instruction and Student Services, a credit for the amount
of credit matriculation/tuition fees may be applied to the
student’s account to be applied toward payment of such fees
within the next calendar year. If not used within the next
calendar year, this credit to the student will be forfeited.
This credit will be in lieu of refunds as described in Section
A, B, and C above.
E. Noncredit Matriculation Tuition: Courses offered by
Workforce & Economic Development: Full fees will be
refunded if the noncredit course is dropped at least three
working days before the start of the class. If a course must be
canceled by Workforce & Economic Development, then full
fees will be refunded.
F. Special courses, seminars, institutes, and workshops: The
fee for special courses and events will be fully refundable up
to three working days before the event. After that time, no
refund is possible.
G. Students suspended for disciplinary reasons are not eligible
for any refunds.
H. The President or a designated representative may vary from
these procedures if compelling reasons exist, such as accident
or extended illness.
This college refund policy dictates that fees will be refunded
in full for coursework dropped during the add/drop period or
cancelled by the College. However, the federal refund/repayment
policy supersedes the College refund policy for students receiving
financial aid and who completely withdraw from the College.
Refund/Repayment Policy
As a result of the amended Higher Education Act of 1998,
a student who attended this institution and received title IV
grant or loan assistance and who completely withdraws from the
institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in
which the student began attendance, may be required to repay a
percentage of the unearned financial aid. All students receiving
Title IV assistance and who completely withdraw from the
institution are subject to this federal law. The institution must
determine the amount of title IV grant or loan assistance that the
student earned as of the student’s withdrawal date. For purposes
of this section, “title IV grant or loan assistance” includes only
assistance from the Federal Perkins Loan, Direct Loan, FFEL,
Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National
SMART Grant, TEACH Grant, and FSEOG programs,
not including the non-federal share of FSEOG awards if an
institution meets its FSEOG matching share.
The Office of Advising and Student Developments, located
in Building 014, is the designated office to contact about
withdrawing from the College. They can be contacted at (386)
754-4222. This office will assist the student in completing the
official withdrawal form and the exit interview. If a student is
unable to come to campus, he or she may contact the Office of
Advising and Student Development by phone.
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who park on campus are required to obtain parking permits
and to hang them from the rear view mirror of their vehicle
to avoid parking fines. Proof of enrollment is required at the
time the permit is requested. Permits are available at no cost at
Maintenance Operations, Building 026, during regular business
hours.
Campus Crime and Security Statistics
Florida Gateway College annually prepares Campus Crime and
Security statistics, disclosing institutional security policies and
crime statistics for the preceding three years. The information
is included in the Student Handbook which can be obtained
from the Office of the Dean of Student Services. A copy of
the handbook will be provided to prospective students and
employees upon request.
Policy on Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside any building on campus, on
covered porches or covered areas attached to covered porches, in
hallways/cooridors, or within 25 feet of any exterior door.
The college has designated smoking areas on campus which
include:
1. the gazebo East of Building 103
2. the gazebo North of Building 14
3. anywhere in an open-air area at least 25 feet from any
sidewalk, building, or areas where students assemble prior
to entering a building.
Cigarette butts should be disposed of properly by using
coveniently placed ashtrays. Failure to do so will be considered
littering.
Violation of the policy will result in warnings and/or fines.
and summer semesters/terms. The Bookstore does not purchase
damaged, unneeded, highlighted books or licensed software
textbooks at book buyback. All reusable components packaged
with the textbooks such as disks, audio tapes and study guides
must accompany the textbooks sold at book buyback.
The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard,
and bookslips authorized by Financial Aid and the third-party
billing office. Check and credit card purchases must be for the
exact amount of purchase and require student identification.
Students are encouraged to bring their class schedule and
student identification when purchasing textbooks to ensure the
correct textbooks and/or material is being purchased. Refunds
on textbooks will be allowed during the first seven days of the
fall and spring semesters and the first four days of each summer
term. Students must provide the original sales receipt and new
books must be returned in new condition and show no signs of
use. The Bookstore reserves the right to not accept or to issue
a partial refund for packaged textbooks that have been opened,
textbooks with missing or used supplements (CDs, audio
cassettes, access codes,) or textbooks that have been marked or
damaged after purchase.
The Bookstore is located in the Student Union Building
(014). We encourage students to shop their College Bookstore
for textbooks, supplies, clothing, snacks, and excellent service. If
you wish to contact the Bookstore, please call (386) 754-4320.
College Bookstore
The Florida Gateway College Bookstore is owned and
operated by the College as a service to students, faculty,
administration, and staff. Revenues from the bookstore provide
scholarships for FGC students and other purposes consistent
with College programs. The Bookstore works directly with
faculty to determine and offer the required and recommended
textbooks and materials needed for classes offered by Florida
Gateway College including Internet and Distance Learning
classes. The Bookstore offers new textbooks, used textbooks,
rental textbooks, reference books, study aids, computer
software, dictionaries, school supplies, art supplies, backpacks,
calculators, imprinted clothing, and a variety of snack foods.
Bookstore services also include special orders for books and
computer software that are not normally carried in the store.
The Bookstore organizes and conducts a textbook buyback
for students to sell their used textbooks, which were originally
purchased from the Bookstore, at the end of the fall, spring,
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Kyle Rhodes
Graduate: Columbia High School
Major: General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences
GPA: 3.63
“I chose FGC upon graduating from high school because I wasn’t completely sure
of what I wanted to major in. I thought it would be a great school in a convenient
location to attend for some of the prerequisite classes I would need later on for
anything I decided to do. I like the professors I’ve had while attending classes here
and how helpful they’ve been to me. I’ve thought about going into anything from
business to psychology in the past, but for my future I’ve realized I’m interested
in the arts. I’ve had experience with photography and painting this semester and
found I really enjoy them. I’m also interested in getting some experience in an
acting/drama environment because it seems interesting to me. Whether or not I
end up majoring in one of these fields, FGC has been a good starting point toward
reaching that goal. It’s good to keep some options open when choosing what to go to
school for so you can end up happy with what you’ve chosen.”

General Information
This section of the catalog is designed to familiarize the
student with college regulations, academic terminology, the
College grading system, special courses and programs, and
other pertinent student information concerning academic life at
Florida Gateway College. A student desiring information about the
specific programs at Florida Gateway College should contact:
Academy of Allied Health Programs
754-4404
Academy of Teacher Preparation Programs
754-4266
Criminal Justice Training Center
(386) 754-4347, Corrections
(386) 754-4383, Law Enforcement
Golf and Landscape Operations
754-4225
Liberal Arts & Sciences
754-4269
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Occupational Programs
Industrial Trades, Cosmetology and other occupational
programs:
754-4352
Olustee Public Service Training Center
(386) 754-4492, Banner Center for Global Logistics
(386) 754-4448, Emergency Medical Services
(386) 754-4442, Engineering Process Technology
(386) 754-4207, Banner Center for Water Resources
(386) 754-4347, Corrections
(386) 754-4383, Law Enforcement
This academic area of the College is administered through
the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. A
student needing more global academic help may wish to contact
that office for additional assistance.
Course Offerings
The College exercises the prerogative of choosing the courses
to be offered during any semester. This offering is announced
in the official course schedule for the semester and is contingent
on enrollment levels and staff availability. It is subject to change
without prior notification.
Academic Assistance
Florida Gateway College provides several sources of
academic assistance to students, including convenient access
to faculty and staff, peer tutors, Library, Audiovisual Center,
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and the Collegewide Learning Lab. A student is encouraged to
avail himself or herself of all the educational resources available
through the College.
Access to Faculty
The College prides itself on providing a caring, friendly
atmosphere conducive to the learning process. A student
experiencing academic difficulties is encouraged to contact his or
her instructor to determine what additional assistance, if any, can
be provided. College faculty maintain convenient office hours
to provide interactive opportunities for students to discuss class
work. Faculty hours are posted on faculty office doors.
Peer Tutors
The College is sometimes able to provide academic tutors
for students experiencing academic difficulties. Any student
needing information about peer tutors should contact the
instructor of the course in question for details. Peer tutors are
subject to availability, funding, and subject area expertise.
Audiovisual Center
The Audiovisual Center, located in the G.T. Melton Library
annex, works closely with faculty and staff to provide printed and
audiovisual material to the College community.
The Audiovisual Center also maintains a television
microwave broadcast system that transmits credit courses to
area cable television subscribers within the College’s district.
These credit courses, and other videotapes, are also broadcast
campuswide over two closed circuit television channels.
Collegewide Learning Lab
The Collegewide Learning Lab is a stand-alone,
multipurpose learning center. The focus of the lab is to provide
remedial and developmental instruction for nontraditional
and under-prepared students who have deficiencies in basic
skills. Assistance is provided in reading, writing, language,
critical thinking, study and test taking skills, and all levels of
mathematics. Tutors are available in the Collegewide Learning
Lab, free of charge, for a wide variety of subjects. Tutoring hours
vary each semester.
The Foreign Language and Math Labs are a part of the
Collegewide Learning Lab. The foreign language students have
access to subject specific computer tutorials, audio files, videos,
interactive CD-Rom programs, recording equipment, tutors,
and the Internet. Math students have access to course specific
computer tutorials, CD-Rom tutorials, videos, supplementary
texts, and tutors for prealgebra through calculus.
The Collegewide Learning Lab also serves the
community. Academic assistance is available for those studying
for a GED. Test preparation and remediation is available for
TABE, PERT, CLEP, and GED tests. Individuals can find
assistance with word processing, E-mail, general computer
applications, and Internet use and research.

Academic/
Instructional Services
The Collegewide Learning Lab is open from 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday through Thursday, throughout the college year.
During the fall and spring semesters there are Friday hours as well.
For more information please call (386) 754-4437.
Academic Policies
Academic Load
A normal load for fall or spring semester is 15 credits. In
each summer term, six credits is considered a normal course load.
Maximum course loads for which a student may register
without special permission are 19 credits. Maximum course
loads are recommended only for students who have a high school
average of B or a minimum college grade point average of 3.0.
A credit overload must be approved by the appropriate dean.
FULL TIME: is enrolled for 12 or more credits during the fall or
spring semesters or six or more credits during a
summer term.
PART TIME: is enrolled for fewer than 12 credits during fall or
spring semester or fewer than six credits during a summer term.
TRANSIENT: temporarily enrolled at Florida Gateway College
based on prior approval from another college or university
without the intention of receiving an FGC degree. The student
intends to transfer such coursework back to his/her home
institution.
AUDIT: is admitted to the College by standard admissions
procedure but desires to take credit courses without receiving a
grade for those classes. Audit students are charged regular credit
fees.
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Academic Transcripts & Final Grades
A permanent cumulative record is kept on each student.
This record shows for each semester/term all credits attempted
and earned, all grades earned, and term and cumulative grade
point averages. A student can retrieve final grades or unofficial
transcripts by logging onto My FGC from the FGC home page.
Unofficial transcripts can be obtained through the online self
service portal on our home page or on FACTS (www.facts.org).
For more information regarding Internet access of final grades,
contact the Registrar’s Office in Building 015 or call (386) 754-
4205 or (386) 754-4290.
Transcripts of a student’s record are provided by the Registrar.
For security reasons, transcripts will not be faxed. Transcripts will
not be released for students or alumni whose financial obligations
to the College have not been satisfied. Release of transcripts
requires the written request or permission of the student prior to
issuance. Transcripts are mailed out approximately one week after
the Registrar’s Office receives the written request. The request
has to be signed by the student and indicate where the transcript
must be sent. A photo ID is required to pick up a transcript.
The transcript request form is available through the College Web
page.
Declaring a Major
Students who have completed 12 credit hours must declare a
major emphasis, program, or certificate. Students need to see an
academic advisor and complete a Change of Major form.
Classification of Students
Students may be classified in any number of ways. The
following categories are common to most students enrolling at
Florida Gateway College:
FRESHMAN: has completed fewer than 30 credits.
SOPHOMORE: has completed 30 or more credits.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT: is not a candidate for a degree
or certificate but takes credit classes. A student is only allowed
to take a maximum of 12 credit hours as personal enrichment
unless the student has already earned an associate degree or has
signed approval from a dean. These students must meet regular
admission requirements.
NONDEGREE: enrolls in courses for which no credit is given
or is not working toward a degree.
OCCUPATIONAL: enrolls in a occupational credit course with
the intention to receive a certificate.
Gordon Rule
The State Board of Education has adopted Rule 6A-
10.030 popularly known as the “Gordon Rule.” This rule places
stringent requirements upon those students seeking the Associate
in Arts degree. To meet this rule Florida Gateway College
requires that all students seeking associate degrees must take six
semester hours of mathematics coursework at the level of college
algebra or higher. For the purposes of this rule, applied logic,
statistics and other such computation coursework which may
not be placed within a mathematics department may be used
to fulfill three hours of the six hours required by this section.
Entry into these courses has the prerequisite of appropriate entry
level test scores or completion of Intermediate Algebra (MAT
1033), or other course prerequisites which are detailed in the
course description section of this catalog. In order to graduate
with the Associate in Arts degree, students also will be required
to demonstrate writing ability in a wide variety of English,
humanities, and social science courses containing substantial
writing requirements. All English courses will have a significant
writing requirement. All of these courses are designated in the
course description section of this catalog with a “GR.” These
courses also have the prerequisite of appropriate entry level test
scores or completion of Principles of Writing and Principles of
Reading.
A student seeking a transferable Associate in Science degree
should see their advisor regarding the Gordon Rule Requirements.
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attempted in that semester/term. A student’s cumulative grade
point average may be obtained by dividing the total grade points
earned for all semesters/terms by the total number of credit hours
attempted. A student’s cumulative grade point average includes
any applicable courses transferred from other colleges.
Academic Appeals
Students have the right to an appeal. A student having a
grievance or complaint regarding a class, test, assignment, course
grade, or other academic grievances should first confer with
the appropriate faculty member in an endeavor to resolve the
problem. If there is a conflict of interest with this person or the
problem cannot be resolved informally, the student should fill
out the Student Grievance Appeal Form. The Student Grievance
Appeal Form that documents the grievance procedure can be
found in the Academic Advising Center (Building 14) or any
academic Dean’s office and can be produced upon request. The
student must follow the steps on the form. At any point during
the grievance process, the student may rely upon the Florida
Gateway College Ombudsperson as a mediator. If the student
elects to have the Campus Appeals Board (CAB) hear the matter,
the student should attach a written statement of appeal and send
it to the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services and
the Vice President will transmit the appeal to the Chair of the
Appeals Committee (see the section on “Campus Appeals Board”
in the Student Handbook).
Credit Policies
Definition
Credit is a unit of measure assigned to courses or course
equivalent learning. The types of postsecondary credit authorized
are:
Nontraditional Credit
The College offers the following special opportunities for
academic enrichment and accelerated education:
Co l l e g e Le v e l Ex a m i n at i o n Pr o g r a m (CLEP)
Up to 45 credits of coursework may be earned through
the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students are
required to provide a copy of their official CLEP test scores to
the Registrar’s Office in Building 015.
Credit for CLEP examinations is awarded based upon the
State Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) credit by
exam guideline for state universities and community colleges.
Examinations are designed to give credit for knowledge acquired
by nontraditional means, such as special interest or self-directed
study. Consult the Student Development Center for further
information.
Co o p e r at i v e Ed u c at i o n
Cooperative Education allows a student to gain work
experience directly related to his/her academic major. This plan
integrates classroom study with employment and is based on
the principle that learning does not confine itself to academic
achievement but is also dependent upon practical experience.
Advantages of cooperative education to students include
increasing educational motivation, developing greater human
understanding, accelerating maturation, providing orientation to
the world of work, providing financial aid, and providing useful
employment.
A student who is interested in cooperative work experience
should contact the appropriate dean or division director.
The main criterion for entry into the program is that the work
experience must parallel the student’s career training on campus.
The co-op student must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA to
continue in the program.
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a. College Credit – One college credit is based on the learning
expected from the equivalent of 15 fifty-minute periods of
classroom instruction, with credits for such things as
laboratory instruction, internships, and clinical experience
determined by the institution based on the proportion of
direct instruction to the laboratory exercise, internship
hours, or clinical practice hours.
b. Occupational Credit – One occupational credit is based on
the learning expected from the equivalent of 30 hours of
instruction.
c. Preparatory Credit – One preparatory credit is based on the
learning expected from the equivalent of 15 fifty-minute
periods of classroom instruction, with credit for such things
as laboratory instruction and individualized study determined
by the institution based on the proportion of direct
instruction to the laboratory exercise or individualized
program.
Ad va n c e d Pl a c e m e n t (AP)
A student may receive course credit by earning high scores
on the Advanced Placement Test. Scores of three, four, and
five are acceptable for credit. Credit is awarded based on ACC
guidelines. A student is required to provide a copy of his/her
official test scores to the Registrar’s Office in Building 015.
Check with the Registrar’s Office for further information as to
equivalencies.
In t e r n at i o n a l Ba c c a l a u r e at e (IB) c r e d i t
The IB program provides an opportunity for high school
students to earn college credit. Credit is awarded based on ACC
guidelines. Official IB test scores must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office in Building 015.
Re c o g n i t i o n o f Ex p e r i e n t i a l Le a r n i n g
Florida Gateway College will award college credit for
experiential learning, under the following procedure. Students
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with sufficient learning can have that knowledge recognized
by documenting their learning activities and receiving college
credit. Up to 25 percent of a student’s program may be granted
for nontraditional learning. A student must be enrolled in one
of the College’s A.A., A.S., A.T.D. or Certificate programs and
the credits the student seeks must be applicable to that program.
Credit is awarded on a course by course basis. Credits can only
be awarded in courses in the current course inventory at Florida
Gateway College.
To seek college credit for experiential learning, the student
must first complete an Application for Preliminary Evaluation
of Experiential Learning and forward it to the director of the
appropriate instructional division. The course listed in the
Florida Gateway College catalog for which the student is seeking
credit will be specified by the student in this application. A
separate application is required for each course for which
the student is seeking credit. If the application is accepted,
the student will be notified of acceptance. Assessment may
involve written or performance tests, preparation of a portfolio,
evaluation of certificates/licenses, interviews with faculty
members, and review of external agency recommendations (ACE,
AIB, PONSI, etc.). The dean or division director and faculty
member will determine the method of evaluation. There will be
an assessment fee of $100 per course. The fee must be paid when
the application is submitted. The credit, if awarded, will appear
on a student’s transcript as transfer work, and will reflect only S
(Satisfactory) and U (Unsatisfactory) grades, which will not be
figured into a cumulative average.
If the student must assemble an experiential portfolio,
the portfolio must contain evidence of scholarship or work
experience that involved the mastery of the expected learning
outcomes of the course for which credit is applied. In each
case, the portfolio will be an individually assembled body of
evidence that supports the claims of course learning mastery.
When completed, the portfolio will be reviewed by a committee
in the specific discipline, and, if the portfolio is accepted, the
appropriate credits will be granted, on a S (Satisfactory) or U
(Unsatisfactory) basis.
The College reserves the sole right to determine experiential
learning applicability to Florida Gateway College courses. For more
information regarding recognition of experiential learning, contact
the Registrar’s Office in Building 015 at (386) 754-4204.
In d e p e n d e n t St u d y
A student wishing to take independent study courses may
seek to enroll in either Special Independent Study or Directed
Independent Study. The student must secure an Application for
Independent Study form from the appropriate division office
and submit it to the appropriate instructor and dean or division
director for approval.
Special Independent Study courses are offered when a
student is unable to register for a needed regularly offered course
due to one of the following reasons: medical, required course
for graduation not being offered, a required course was canceled
because of insufficient enrollment, or a student is in his/her last
semester and has been unable to register for a course required for
graduation. Directed Independent Study courses are especially
designed to allow a student to pursue a particular topic or
subject, under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
The student taking an independent study course works on
his/her own to achieve mastery of the material in the course.
Periodic conferences are scheduled with the instructor for
tutorials and exams, and to ensure that satisfactory progress is
being made.
The maximum number of credits allowed for independent
study is 25 percent of a student’s program. A student may begin
an independent study program only after receipt of approval
from the instructor and dean or division director. The instructor
will specify the testing, attendance, term paper, and other
requirements of the class. The regular grading system applies
to all independent study students. Grades earned through
independent study have the same effect as those earned through
regular classroom instruction.
Students must register through the Registrar’s Office for
independent study classes as they do for all other classes, before
the end of the add/drop period.
Dis ta n c e Le a r n i n g
When distance or time separates you as a student from your
instructors, technology can help to bridge the gap. Distancedelivered
education can provide those with limited time, or
those isolated by distance or physical disability, with access to
a college education. Forget about having gas money, fighting
traffic, scheduling babysitters, and taking off of work. Distance
education courses offer the convenience and flexibility your busy
life demands.
Online Courses
You can use the Internet to learn and complete courses and
eventually whole degree programs, while working from your
own space at your own pace. As you take courses, you will meet
students, create friendships, and get to know your instructors all
from the comfort of your own work space and at times that work
for you.
If you have a working knowledge of computers and the
Internet, our online courses may be a good fit for you. To take an
online course, you will need an e-mail account, Internet connection,
and a computer. At Florida Gateway College, online
courses are offered through Blackboard. This is a web-based
learning management system that contains tools for distance
education, such as course content and assignments, a discussion
board for collaboration and communication, assignment boxes
for submission of homework, and much more. All online courses
are instructor led and offer the same content and rigor of a
traditional campus course. You will have exams and assignments
to complete with due dates. Instructors use a variety of learning
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traditional campus course. You may access your online course
at http://blackboard.fgc.edu. Login with your college wide ID and
your PIN to access your My Institution page and see your courses.
Video Conference Courses
Another great opportunity at Florida Gateway College is our
state of the art Video Conferencing classrooms. Classrooms are
located in each of our five counties served by the college. You
can attend a course where you can interact live with your instructor
and other students. The big advantage to our Video Conferencing
courses is that you dont have to drive any further than
the electronic classroom located in your area. Your instructor and
fellow students will be available during class to ask questions and
network with you.
Hybrid Courses
Hybrid courses are courses that combine traditional meeting
times on campus with online coursework available in Blackboard.
In order to take this type of course, students should be
familiar with online learning, should have access to a computer
with Internet capability, and should have the ability to attend oncampus
classes on the days prescribed by the instructor. Many
of these courses meet only once per week, or perhaps only meet a
select number of times during the semester.
Telecourse
If your course is offered as a telecourse, you view the content
through a series of video programs that are broadcast at specific
times over FGC-TV and can be accessed through your local
cable channel. If you do not have access to cable TV or the FGC
channel is not available in your area, you can contact the Audio
Visual Department at (386) 754-4329 and they will provide you
with video cassettes of the courses that you can view on your
home VCR.
Tr a n s f e r Cr e d i t
Evaluation, acceptance and application of transfer credit will
be based upon receipt of official transcripts from all institutions
attended, testing agencies, or department of military services. It
is the student’s responsibility to provide all official transcripts.
Students should provide unofficial transcripts for advising
purposes.
Evaluation of transcripts from international institutions will
be considered only when accompanied by an official transcript
evaluation from an approved foreign credit evaluation service.
Contact the Admissions Office for more information at (386)
754-4287.
The decision as to the acceptance of transfer credits will
be based on the regional accreditation status of the college. If a
college is regionally accredited, FGC will normally accept the
credit.
All developmental, freshman and sophomore level courses
attempted at the prior institution will be evaluated for degreeseeking
students. However, any prior courses taken as part of an
A.S., A.A.S., or certificate program and clearly related to specific
occupational or professional training, including courses leading
to professional licenses or certifications, will not ordinarily apply
toward an A.A. degree, including acceptance as an A.A. elective
credit.
FGC will not ordinarily accept credit for transfer purposes
from a non-public and/or non-regionally accredited institution
(“transfer institution”).
Section 1007.24(6), Florida Statutes (F.S.), states that,
“Non-public colleges and schools that are fully accredited by a
regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United
States Department of Education. . . . may participate in the
statewide course numbering system.” Furthermore, Section
1007.24 (7), F.S., guarantees the transfer of credit between all
participating institutions.
Any student who transfers among postsecondary
institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national
accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department
of Education and that participate in the statewide course
numbering system shall be awarded credit by the receiving
institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at
the previous institutions based upon Florida Gateway College’s
guidelines for transfer credit.
A student wishing to appeal the decision of transferability
of a course should contact the Registrar’s Office regarding
additional requirements. A student will be required to provide
additional documentation as to the content and quality of the
course and faculty credentials.
A student will be placed on academic probation if his or her
previous grade point average is below 2.0.
All transfer students should have their transcripts evaluated
no later than the first semester of attendance at Florida Gateway
College. It is the student’s responsibility to request that an
evaluation be done. Students should request that the Registrar’s
Office complete an evaluation.
To graduate from Florida Gateway College, a transfer
student must complete at least 25 percent of program credits at
FGC before graduation.
A student’s cumulative GPA is calculated from the courses
transferred in and the earned hours at Florida Gateway College.
Students who have completed either the PSAV Basic Law
Enforcement or Basic Corrections and have passed the State
Certification Examination in either discipline are eligible to
obtain additional credits towards the Criminal Justice A.S.
degree upon successful completion of 12 college credit hours at
FGC towards this degree.
Co r r e s p o n d e n c e o r Ex t e n s i o n Cr e d i t
Up to 25 percent of a student’s program may be granted for
correspondence and/or extension credit, providing:
1. The courses were administered by a regionally accredited
institution,
2. The minimum grade of D was earned, and
3. The courses were administered at the freshman and
sophomore levels.
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Educational Funding Programs
Florida Gateway College manages a number of state and
federal services available to assist students in funding their
education and/or training. All programs are coordinated with
each other and with other financial aid to maximize service, yet
prevent duplication in funding.
WAGES
Assists persons who are no longer eligible for public
assistance in finding work. Services may include work placement,
skill training, occupational training, on-the-job training,
childcare, travel, and other support services. Check eligibility
with the WAGES office at your local Department of Children
and Families offices.
WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
Assists persons in upgrading workplace skills. Funding is
available through the Financial Aid Office.
Perkins
Assists in supporting occupational certificate and college
credit programs. Funding supports delivery of the program, not
individual student funding.
Career Pathways
Assists the communities with high school to college
transition of occupational classes, decreasing the possibility of
repetition of coursework. Coordinates and supports preparation
of middle and high school students in technical content areas.
Funding supports delivery of program, not individual student
funding. Articulation agreements between the school districts
and the College are in place to provide students with:
1. college credit for some occupational education in high
school,
2. credit by examination,
3. advanced placement in college programs, or
4. preferential admission to selective admission programs.
For more information, please contact the program directors
Registrar’s Office on the registration date shown on the academic
calendar. Students are responsible for any lab fees. If the fees
are not paid at the time of registration, the student will be
dropped for non-payment and may not use the state fee waiver
for the class during that term. Course availability is on a space
available basis only. This tuition waiver may not be used for
any course being taken for a third or subsequent attempt or for a
course offered as part of a limited access program.
Library
The G.T. Melton Library is an attractive modern building
designed for student and faculty use. There is an excellent,
growing collection of over 87,000 catalogued books, electronic
books, microfilm, video and audiocassette tapes, compact discs,
films, a collection of original art, periodicals, and pictures.
Services of the library include circulation, reference, reserve,
interlibrary loans, and library orientation. Seminar rooms
and individual carrels are provided for faculty and students to
encourage individual study and research. Digital microform
readers and printers, and photocopy machines are also available.
The library has a computerized catalog which lists, not only
library holdings at the College, but of all colleges and state
universities in Florida. This network also provides electronic access to
the Internet and other online information databases.
Registered students have access to library databases and
other online resources via the College Web site, www.fgcc.edu. A
library card is required.
The library maintains cooperative agreements with the
public libraries in each of the counties of its district. This
State Employee Tuition Waiver Program
Florida Gateway College may waive tuition and some fees
for state employees to enroll for up to six credits per semester/
term on a space available basis. State employees using the
Tuition Waiver Program are required to submit their Intent to
Apply and Student Registration form to the Registrar’s Office
on or before the deadline. See the academic calendar for dates.
Forms will not be accepted after that date.
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for registering State
Tuition waiver students. Students utilizing the State Employee
Waiver Program must bring the registration form to the
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provides students with local library support, Internet access to
electronic databases, and reserve services.
The library maintains convenient day and evening hours to
support student, faculty, and community needs.
The library orientation is now available online at the
College Web site, under Students, Library. It provides instruction
for accessing information online and in the library.
Academic Standards of Progress
All students are expected to maintain progress toward
achievement of their academic goals. Students who do not attain
Florida Gateway College’s standards of progress are subject to
academic warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal.
A student’s progress will be determined at Florida Gateway
College by the relationship of credits of coursework attempted
to grade points earned. For each credit hour of A, 4 grade points
are earned; for each credit hour of B+, 3.5 points; for each credit
hour of B, 3 points; for each credit hour of C+, 2.5 points; for
each credit hour of C, 2 points; for each credit hour of D+, 1.5
points; for each credit hour of D, 1 point. No points are earned
for any other grades.
To remain in good standing and progress toward an
educational goal, a student must earn the grade points necessary
to maintain a 2.0 (C) cumulative grade point average (GPA).
For a further explanation of how to calculate a GPA, see the
section on Grading Policies.
Academic Warning, Probation
and Suspension
All students must exhibit sufficient academic progress.
Students who do not comply with Florida Gateway College’s
standards of progress are subject to academic warning, probation,
suspension, and/or dismissal. For these purposes, a student’s
cumulative GPA includes all courses taken at Florida Gateway
College and any coursework transferred from other colleges.
Warning: A student who does not maintain a cumulative 2.0
GPA will be placed in academic warning status.
Probation: A student who does not maintain a cumulative 2.0
GPA for two consecutive semesters will be placed in academic
probation status. Students in this category will not be allowed
to register for more than 13 credits. Transfer students will be
placed on probation if previous GPA is below a 2.0. A student
on probation who achieves a 2.0 GPA each semester/term will
remain on academic probation until their cumulative GPA is at
least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Suspension: A student on academic probation who does
not achieve a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in each semester will
be suspended from the College. Students who are suspended
from the College will not be allowed to attend any classes until
after the next regular major semester (i.e. fall or spring). The
student must submit a written petition to the Vice President for
Instruction and Student Services before enrolling in classes.
Readmittance After Suspension
Students who are suspended from the College may return
after remaining out for one major semester. The student must
submit a written petition to the Vice President for Instruction
and Student Services before enrolling in classes. Upon return,
they will be placed on probationary status. If they achieve a 2.0
GPA for the first semester, they will again be subject to probation
procedures.
Academic Dismissal
This represents a separation of students from the College for
at least one year. Academic dismissal occurs if a student returning
from suspension fails to maintain a 2.0 GPA for the first semester
after returning.
Students are eligible to apply for readmission to the College
after the dismissal period. Admission will be on a petition basis.
In order for readmission to be approved, the petition must present
evidence of some change in the student’s circumstances.
Grade Forgiveness
College Level Courses
A student who receives a D+, D, or an F in a course
may choose to repeat the course to raise his/her grade point
average. Florida state law limits to two (2) the number of times
a course may be forgiven. The student must complete a grade
recalculation request and submit it to the Registrar’s Office
in order for grade point average (GPA) adjustment to occur.
Florida Gateway College will count only the last grade of a class
for grade point average purposes. Students should be aware
of the preference given by colleges or universities to students
who complete courses on their first attempt. Florida state law
mandates additional tuition/fees for the third attempt at any
college level or preparatory course.
Students who repeat a course should contact the Registrar’s
Office upon completion of an additional attempt, to ensure
recalculation of the grade point average. All grades will remain
on the transcript, even though the last will be the only one used
in the grade computation.
Students are discouraged from repeating courses unless
necessary to improve poor grades. Many institutions in Florida,
either public or private, now calculate the number of attempted
classes when making admissions decisions. Students who plan
to transfer to a Florida college or university should be aware
that withdrawals and/or audits (i.e., repeats) may affect selected
college admissions.
Students who are on financial aid should check with their
financial aid counselor regarding the status of repeated courses.
Florida teachers taking courses for recertification should ensure that
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repeated courses count for that purpose. The Florida Department of
Education is the only definitive source for that information.
NOTE: A student may have only three attempts per college
credit course including the original grade, repeat grades, and
withdrawals at any point in the semester. The student must pay
full instructional costs (approximately three times normal in-state
tuition) for the third and subsequent attempts. A fourth attempt
may be allowed only through an academic appeals process based
on major extenuating circumstances. All grades from the third
and subsequent attempts will be calculated in the GPA.
Preparatory Courses
Students should be aware that only three attempts in a
preparatory class will be allowed by Florida Gateway College.
Florida state law mandates additional tuition/fees for the third
attempt at a preparatory course. Students who do not complete
the same course within three attempts will be prohibited from
registering for any college class, whether it is for college level or
preparatory level courses. For these purposes, a withdrawal or a
change to an audit counts as an attempt.
A student who feels there were extenuating circumstances
which prohibited him or her from completing the preparatory
class may appeal to the Vice President for Instruction and Student
Services for an exception to policy. If the Vice President for
Instruction and Student Services grants the exception, the student
will be charged at regular tuition rates for the third attempt.
A student with questions about repeating college preparatory
instruction should contact his or her advisor, or the
Registrar’s Office, for additional information.
Continuous Enrollment in
Preparatory Classes
Students who score into preparatory classes through their
placement test scores must be continuously enrolled in at least
one prep class.
Students who are enrolled in preparatory class(es) and drop
all of their preparatory classes must be dis-enrolled from all
classes for that semester.
Students, who enroll in classes, which include preparatory
classes, can withdraw from any or all preparatory classes only at
the end of add/drop and after the student has attended at least
one class meeting for which the student is enrolled.
The withdrawal is an attempt and classifies as continual
enrollment in preparatory classes.
Excess Hours Advisory Statement
Section 1009.26, Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess
hour” surcharge for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree
at a state university. It is critical that students, including those
entering Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional
course fees. “Excess hours” are defined as hours that go beyond
115% of the hours required for a baccalaureate degree program.
For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours,
the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any
credits attempted beyond 138 credit hours (120 X 115%).
All students whose educational plan may include earning
a bachelor’s degree should make every effort to enroll in and
successfully complete those courses that are required for their
intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students
intending to transfer to a state university should identify a major
or “transfer program” early and be advised of admission requirements
for that program, including the approved common prerequisites.
Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment
in courses nonessential to the intended major, may contribute to
a potential excess hours surcharge.
Academic Amnesty
It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees that students
with poor academic records may request academic amnesty for
one full semester of college work.
The academic amnesty will only apply to FGC coursework.
Coursework approved for academic amnesty will be excluded
from grade point average (GPA) calculations and in determining
graduation eligibility. Students who wish to apply for academic
amnesty should first discuss the process with an academic advisor
to ensure guidelines are met and secure approval.
In accordance with Policy 6Hx12:09-37, students should
follow the guidelines set forth in this procedure to apply for
academic amnesty at Florida Gateway College (FGC). Academic
amnesty excludes the grades from the cumulative GPA calculation
and in determining graduation status.
The following process will apply:
1. In order to be eligible for academic amnesty, a student
must not have attended FGC in the past five preceding
academic years.
2. A student must petition for academic amnesty prior to
re-enrolling at FGC or within the first semester of reenrolling
at FGC.
3. Academic amnesty may only be applied to a term in
which no grade of “C” or higher was awarded.
4. Academic amnesty is not available to students who have
been awarded a FGC degree or certificate.
5. The student must submit a completed Academic Amnesty
Petition (petition) to the Office of the Registrar, Chair of
the Campus Appeals Board.
6. The petition may request exclusion of one term of FGC
coursework.
7. Students may not request specific courses to be removed;
it must be all courses for the term noted in the petition.
8. The petition should include evidence that proves that
s atisfactory performance can be expected. The student
must attach a written academic plan approved by the
appropriate academic advisor, director or executive
d irector, if applicable, and academic dean. This plan must
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a. The designated term of the student’s academic history
to be excluded.
b. Evidence that proves that satisfactory performance can
be expected.
c. Approved courses in which the student will enroll
during the completion of the degree; and
d. Any additional requirements mandated by the
college (i.e., academic advising or mentoring,
required tutoring or academic support services, etc.)
9. The Campus Appeals Board evaluates every petition and
recommends only those who they deem can satisfy the
requirements and show potential for success. Applying for
academic amnesty does not ensure a petition will be
approved.
10. The recommendation of the Campus Appeals Board is
sent to the Vice President for Instruction and Student
Services for a final decision.
11. The student will be notified in writing of the final
decision of the Vice President for Instruction and Student
Services.
12. When academic amnesty is granted, all credits and grades
completed for the term indicated on the petition will
remain on the student’s permanent record (transcript),
but will not be considered in any GPA computations by
FGC.
13. The credits and grades excluded due to academic amnesty
will not count toward admission into any FGC limited
access program, course of study requirements, or
graduation from a degree or certificate program.
14. When academic amnesty is granted, the following
statement will be added to the student’s transcript: “Academic
Amnesty Implemented XXXXXX and Applied to
Term XXXXXX.”
15. Academic amnesty is granted only once for a FGC student.
16. Academic amnesty is non-reversible. Once granted, academic
amnesty shall not be rescinded.
17. Academic amnesty has no effect on the student’s financial
aid award history.
18. Academic amnesty has no effect on the federal and state
student financial aid standards or academic progress.
Financial aid recipients who have been placed on
academic probation, academic suspension, academic
sus pension waiver, or who have exceeded the maximum
number of attempted credits should contact the FGC
financial aid office for any applicable financial aid appeal
procedures.
19. Academic amnesty has no effect on the calculation of
course attempts related to the multiple course attempts
surcharge.
20. Students planning to transfer to another college or
university are cautioned that academic amnesty applies
only at FGC.
21. FGC does not recognize amnesty or similar policies
from other institutions; therefore, courses and grades
excluded at other institutions via that institution’s
amnesty or similar policy will not be excluded at FGC.
22. FGC reserves the right to discontinue the academic
amnesty process or make exceptions under special circumstances.
Students planning to transfer to another college or university
are cautioned that the receiving institution may use all grades
attempted when computing a GPA for admissions eligibility
or for other purposes. Academic amnesty has no effect on the
student’s financial aid award history. Academic amnesty has no
effect on the calculation of course attempts related to the multiple
course attempts surcharge.
Drop/Withdrawal
Students who register for classes are responsible for all fees
associated with those classes. Students who decide not to attend
or wish to withdraw from a class are responsible for dropping or
withdrawing from class by the appropriate published date (see
Academic Calendar). Students, who have not been identified
by their instructor as never attending, will not be automatically
dropped or withdrawn. Any student not dropped or withdrawn
by the published date will remain officially registered, liable for
all fees, and assigned an earned grade at the end of the semester.
To Withdraw from a Course:
1. Submit the Course Schedule Change form to an academic
advisor for signature (Advising Center, Building 014).
2. Submit the same form to the Director of Financial Aid or
Director’s designees for signature, if the student receives
any form of financial aid, including scholarships.
3. Take the signed Course Schedule Change form to the
Registrar’s Office for processing before the deadline for
withdrawal.
A student will be permitted a maximum of two (2) withdrawals per
course. Upon the third attempt, the student will not be permitted to
withdraw and will receive a grade for the course. Students, who take
courses off campus or have extenuating circumstances that prevent
submission of Course Schedule Change form for withdrawal, may
phone the Director of Advising and Student Development in Building
014, or designated advisor for signature.
Absence from class or merely notifying the professor does not
constitute withdrawal. A student who stops attending class without
withdrawing may receive a grade of F from his/her instructor.
Academic Changes
This catalog is meant to portray academic regulations that
were in effect at the time the catalog was printed. There may
be changes to the courses and/or the programs after the catalog
is printed. Students are required to work with their advisors
to remain knowledgeable about FGC’s requirements as well as
transfer requirements.
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Natalie Martinez
Dual Enrollment: Columbia High School
Major: AA/Pediatric Dentistry
GPA: FGC 4.0 and CHS 3.9
Clubs: FCA, Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, Interact,
National Honor Society
“I chose FGC for the dual enrollment program. The class size is perfect. Not to
mention everyone is extremely kind! I plan to graduate with my general AA this
spring and transfer to a university and work toward a degree in dentistry.”

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Admissions
Florida Gateway College adheres to the open-door
admissions policy for lower-division programs, providing openaccess
to superior, affordable, quality education and training
opportunities as permitted by state admission requirements and
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender,
age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other
legally protected status in accordance with the law.
Florida Gateway College adheres to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to
providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
educational opportunity. Students may obtain further assistance
and information by contacting Janice Irwin, Coordinator of Disability
Services at (386) 754-4215. The Disability Services Office
is located in Building 017, Room 021, 149 SE College Place, Lake
City, Florida 32025
Although admission to associate degree programs requires that
an applicant have graduated from high school, have a general education
diploma (GED) issued by a state department of education, or
have satisfactorily completed their home-educated requirements as
required by F.S. 1007.263, a limited number of certificate programs
are available regardless of high school graduation.
Admission Procedures
Prospective students are required to complete a FGC
application for admission, inclusive of the residency affidavit.
Students must provide official transcripts indicative of high
school graduation when and if applicable, as well as transcripts
from all previously attended institutions of higher learning.
A number of Associate in Science and Certificate programs are classified
as limited access programs, signifying that they are programs
for which a limited numbers of students are admitted each semester
or year. Limited access programs typically involve a selection process
whereby prospective students submit a separate program application
with required documents in addition to the standard application
for admission to the college. Applicants interested in enrolling in
a limited access program should contact the appropriate program
director as early as possible. Admission to the College does not
imply nor guarantee admission into any program with special
admission requirements.
Additionally, admission to the College does not signify that
you have met or will meet requirements for professional licensure.
If your intended program of study requires professional licensure
you are encouraged to obtain information relative to those licensure
requirements prior to entering the program of study.
NOTE: Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess
hour” surcharge for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree at a
state university. It is critical that students, including those entering
Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional course
fees. “Excess hours” are defined as hours that go beyond 115% of
the hours required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example,
if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may
be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted
beyond 138 credit hours (120 x 115%).
All students whose educational plan may include earning
a bachelor’s degree should make every effort to enroll in and
successfully complete those courses that are required for the
intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students
intending to transfer to a state university should identify a
major or “transfer program” early and be advised of admission
requirements for that program, including approved common
prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as
enrollment in courses non-essential to the intended major, may
contribute to a potential excess hour surcharge.
Admission procedures for all degree, certificate and applied technology
diploma students are listed below by type of admission.
Contact an admissions representative for application materials and
admission information at:
Office of Admissions
Florida Gateway College
149 S.E. College Place
Lake City, Florida 32025
(386) 754-4287
First-Time in College Student/Freshman
(someone who has never attended college)
1) submit a complete FGC application for admission, inclusive of
the residency affidavit and supporting documentation, and;
2) official transcripts that verify high school graduation. This
includes home school affidavits and/or a GED transcript, all of
which must include a graduation date.
Re-admit Student
(someone who was previously enrolled at FGC or LCCC as a
dual enrollment student OR someone who has not attended
FGC or LCCC in the last year, but was previously enrolled)
1) submit a complete FGC application for admission, inclusive of
the residency affidavit and supporting documentation, and;
2) official transcripts that verify high school graduation. This
includes home school affidavits and/or a GED transcript, all of
which must include a graduation date. If previously provided
student does not need to re-submit.
3) official transcripts from any other post-secondary institution that
the student may have attended while not enrolled at FGC.
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Transfer Student
(someone who is entering FGC and has attended any college,
university, or technical school, regardless of credit earned).
1) a complete FGC application for admission, inclusive of the
residency affidavit and supporting documentation, and;
2) official transcripts that verify high school graduation. This
includes home school affidavits and/or a GED transcript, all of
which must include a graduation date.
3) official transcripts from each post-secondary institution previously
attended.
4) official copies of college placement scores, if needed. (Ex: ACT,
SAT, etc.)
Transient Student
(someone who is currently enrolled at another college and is
not seeking a degree at FGC. The transient student typically
seeks to enroll at FGC for a limited period of time – usually
one semester).
1) a complete FGC application for admission, inclusive of the
residency affidavit and supporting documentation, and;
2) transient student form/letter from institution where degree is
being sought. Florida students may access an electronic transient
student form by going to www.facts.org and selecting the transient
student form link under the college students tab.
Non-degree Seeking/Personal Enrichment
(someone who wishes to enroll in courses without the intent
of working toward a degree, certificate or applied technology
diploma). Personal enrichment students will be required to
show proof of graduation from high school.
1) a complete FGC application for admission, inclusive of the
residency affidavit and supporting documentation, and;
2) official transcripts that verify high school graduation with graduation
date posted, GED or home school affidavit, and;
3) English, reading and/or math assessment scores, if applicable
for course selection.
A student may continue in the non-degree/personal enrichment
status as long as the courses attempted indicate no intention of
working toward a degree, certificate or applied technology diploma.
A student who attempts more than 12 credit hours will be required
to declare a major prior to future registrations, unless he or she
already has an associate degree or higher. This requirement may be
waived in special circumstances by the appropriate dean.
A non-degree student/personal enrichment student who wishes to
pursue a degree, certificate or applied technology diploma must
contact the Office of Admissions to request a change in status.
Appropriate admission requirements must be met in accordance
with the change in status.
High School Dual Enrollment/
Early College Program
Florida Gateway College, in cooperation with the school
boards of Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Union counties,
area private schools, and home schooled students, provides dual
enrollment opportunities for academically qualified high school
students. Students who enroll in the program and attend public
high schools will have tuition, books, and fees waived. Students
who enroll in the program and attend nonpublic high schools or
home schools will have tuition and fees waived.
1. Academic Dual Enrollment
Students in grades 10-12 who earn high school credit toward
a high school diploma and college credit toward an associate
degree. Students may be part time or full time.
2. Occupational Dual Enrollment
Students in grades 10-12 who earn high school credit
towards a high school diploma and college credit toward an
associate degree or credit toward a occupational
certificate from a complete job preparatory program, not
including isolated occupational courses.
3. Early Admissions
Students who qualify are enrolled full time in college courses
that are creditable towards a high school diploma and an
associate or baccalaureate degree and must have completed a
minimum of six semesters of full-time academic enrollment
in grades nine-11. Students enrolled in Early Admissions
must complete two semesters for a total of 24 credit hours
with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
To be considered for admission to the dual enrollment program a
student must:
a) be enrolled in grades 10-12 in an eligible school,
b) submit a completed Dual Enrollment Application for
Admission with appropriate signatures and approvals,
c) submit an official high school transcript. (Students applying
for associate programs must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
to be eligible. Students applying for certificate programs
must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, meet all program
entrance requirements, and be accepted by the division
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d) provide official evidence of college level competencies
through PERT, ACT, or SAT, and
e) receive written notice of acceptance from the Director of
Admissions.
International Admission
1) a complete FGC international student application for admission,
2) a confidential financial statement reflecting evidence of
adequate financial resources for the period of enrollment,
3) all foreign educational transcripts which must be evaluated by
an approved foreign credential evaluation and translation service,
and
4) test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) scores, with a
minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL paper exam, 173 on the
TOEFL computerized-based test, or 61 on the TOEFL internetbased
test.
All of the aforementioned items must be received before a decision
regarding acceptance to the college can be made, or an I-20
can be issued by the college.
Upon arrival at FGC, the international student is required to
provide
a. copies of all immigration documents, including passport
b. proof of health insurance to cover medical costs while in
the United States.
International students are assessed tuition at full cost. Fees are
due at the time of registration and may be paid in cash, check, or
money order in U.S. currency.
Georgia Four-County Differential/
Residency Classification Request
Georgia residents who reside in Echols, Clinch, Ware, or
Charlton counties may be eligible for Florida in-state tuition
rates at FGC due to the proximity of their residence to the
College. Qualification is based upon documented evidence of a
legal residence in the state of Georgia in the following counties:
Echols, Clinch, Ware, or Charlton. Georgia residents of the
aforementioned counties who wish to apply for the differential
tuition rate should complete the Residency Classification
Request form upon application for admission to the College.
Residency Classification
It is important to understand that living or attending college
in Florida is not equivalent to establishing a legal residence.
Living or attending school in Florida simply indicates physical
presence - not legal residence. Legal residency in Florida is
established when certain legal ties to the state are made. A
student is not automatically a Florida resident after living 12
months in the state of Florida.
All applicants for admission to Florida Gateway College
are required to complete a statement concerning their state of
legal residency. The affidavit of residence is part of the admission
application.
A copy of the Florida Statutes which pertain to residency is
excerpted further in this section. A student who wishes more
information about residency should contact the Admissions
Office. A student who seeks to become a Florida “resident for
tuition purposes” after enrolling at the College must complete an
application through the Registrar’s Office for such purpose.
Florida Resident Requirements for
Tuition Purposes
The Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes policy is
based upon state statute (Section 1009.21), rules the two
higher education governing boards in Florida and statewide
guidelines developed by college and university administrators in
conjunction with the Statewide Residency Committee and the
Florida Department of Education. Students and their families
should consult these documents for specific details including
exceptions and further qualifications.
As part of the admission process, a student applying to
a state college or university must complete a residency form
or affidavit in order to declare Florida residency for tuition
purposes. College staff will review this information and related
documentation to verify residency and eligibilty for in-state
tuition. Residency is determined by the postsecondary institution
(i.e., college or university). There is no appeal of the decision to
a higher governmental agency. Questions regarding a student’s
initial residency status/classification should be directed to the
college’s admissions office staff.
Major areas of consideration that college staff review when
determining residency include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Is the student a dependent or independent student?
Dependent or independent status will be based on a copy of a
student’s or his/her parent’s or legal guardian’s most recent tax
return and/or other documentation as appropriate.
2. Has the student (or the student’s parent or legal guardian
if the student is considered dependent) established legal ties to
Florida? College personnel reviewing a student’s application for
residency purposes will require various forms of documentation
to verify legal ties and timelines. A student and his/her parent or
legal guardian will be asked to provide copies of driver’s licenses
or State of Florida Identification Cards, voter registration,
proof of purchaes of permanent home or full-time Florida
employment, Florida vehicle registration, or other form of
documentation. No single piece of evidence shall be considered
exclusive.
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voter registration, etc.) in order to establish a starting point for
his/her 12 month residency requirement.
3. Has the student (or the student’s parent or legal guardian
is the student is considered dependent) established a physical
presence in Florida for at least twelve (12) months immediately
preceding the first day of classes for which Florida residency is
sought?
4. Has the intent of residing in Florida for the required
12 month period been for the purpose of maintaining a bona
fide domicile rather than for the purpose of enrollment in
an institution of higher education? A student who comes to
Florida to enroll full-time in a state college or university as an
out-of-state resident and continuously enrolls in a state college
or university will not normally meet the Florida residency
requirements for in-state tuition regardless of the length of time
enrolled.
Further detailed information
Residency decisions are based upon Florida Statute and Board of
Governors Regulation.
Residency Statute
Section 1009.21, Florida Statutes, outlines the broad legal
parameters for establishing residency for tuition purposes in
Florida public higher education institutions. It is the highest
level of authority regarding residency as established by the
Florida Legislature. This statute also provides authority for the
Department of Education to establish rules related to residency
for tuition purposes.
Residency Rules/Regulations
In 2005, the State Board of Education and the Board of
Governors for the State University System adopted an identical
residency rule. This rule was forwarded for consideration
by the Articulation Coordination Committee (ACC). The
Statewide Residency Committee, a subcommittee of the
ACC, proposes changes to this rule based on feedback from
community colleges, universities and independent institutions.
The residency rule provides more detail than statute regarding
the process and requirements for residency. However, it may not
conflict with any of the broader requirements in statute.
documents for specific details, including exceptions and
further qualifications. Questions regarding a student’s initial
residency status/classification should be directed to the college’s
admissions office staff.
Programs with Separate
Admission Requirements
(programs that require a separate program application with
required documents which are in addition to the standard
admission application to FGC).
The following programs require separate/additional
admission requirements which should be submitted to the
corresponding departments. Please contact the appropriate
department listed below or refer to the program in the
catalog for additional information:
Ac a d e m y o f Al l i e d He a lt h Pr o g r a m s
Director, (386) 754-4368
Ac a d e m y o f Te a c h e r Pr e pa r at i o n Pr o g r a m s
Executive Director, (386) 754-4266
Pu b l i c Se r v i c e Tr a i n i n g Ce n t e r – Ol u s t e e
Criminal Justice Programs Director, (386) 754-4303
Emergency Medical Svcs. Prog. Coordinator (386) 754-4292
Go l f /La n d s c a p e Op e r at i o n s
Director, (386) 754-4225
Li b e r a l Ar t s
Dean, (386) 754-4209
Oc c u pat i o na l Pr o g r a m s
Cosmetology Coordinator, (386) 754-4411
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Residency Guidelines
A Residency Guidelines documented was adopted by the
Articulation Coordinating Committee to assist college and
university administrators in implementing Section 1009.21,
Florida Statutesl Rule 6A.10.044 and 6A-20.003, Florida
Administrative Code; and the Board of Governors (BOG)
Residency Regulation. The guidelines are maintained by
the Statewide Residency Committee which is comprised of
residency experts from the state’s public colleges and universities.
Students and their families should consult these
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Testing and Assessment Initial Placement
Florida Gateway College wants you to be successful in accomplishing
your educational goals. To evaluate your level of preparation, the
Department of Education requires that all first-time-in-college students
wishing to enroll in degree or college credit programs take an entry level
assessment test (such as ACT, SAT, or PERT) prior to your initial placement
in reading, English language skills and mathematics courses. Test
scores will be accepted provided they are less than two years old at the time of
initial placement into subject area courses listed previously.
You may use the highest score from the PERT, ACT or SAT for
placement, for example, you may use your PERT score for placement in
mathematics and your SAT score for placement in reading and English.
If your skills are below the levels defined by the Florida Department
of Education as required for successful performance in a college-credit
program, you are restricted to college-preparatory courses and any other
instruction for which you are adequately prepared.
ACT and SAT
If you have taken the ACT and/or SAT and your scores place you
in college-level course work in reading, English language skills, and/or
mathematics at Florida Gateway College, you may use these scores. If
you have the required SAT-I or Enhanced ACT scores, you must submit
an official score report or an official transcript with the scores to the
Admissions Office.
PERT (Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test)
For those with no ACT or SAT test scores, Florida Gateway
College offers the PERT (Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness
Test). All students with the exception of dual enrollment students must
complete the admission application before taking the test. No appointment
is necessary, but you will need to consult the test schedule for the
test session that will work best for you.
PERT for Ability to Benefit
Students who do not have a standard high school diploma or GED
must meet Federal Ability to Benefit (ATB) guidelines in order to be
eligible to attend credit courses and receive federal financial aid. Florida
Gateway College has identified the PERT as the only acceptable test
for ATB purposes. To be used for ATB, all PERT scores must be from a
single administration on the same day. The minimum acceptable PERT
scores are: reading 55, English language skills 60, and arithmetic 34.
Requirements for Taking the PERT
Whether you are a full-time or a part-time student, if you do not
qualify for one of the exceptions that follow, you must complete the
PERT prior to registration for any course that has a specific entry test
score as a prerequisite.
You will need to bring an official, valid, government-issued photo
identification such as a driver’s license, passport of military identification
card. You are strongly encouraged to prepare for the PERT
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through a review session. Information about the review sessions are available
in the Test Center and on line at http://www.fgc. edu/students/test-center.
aspx
Exceptions to Requirements for Taking the PERT
You will be exempt from taking the PERT, unless needed as a prerequisite
for a specific course, if
you provide written documentation for one of the following exceptions:
1. You have official ACT and/or SAT scores less than two years
old that place you in college-level course work at Florida
Gateway College.
2. You have attended a United States regionally-accredited college
or university in which English was the language of instruction
and have completed college-level or the highest college-pre
paratory level coursework, as evaluated by Florida Gateway
College, in reading, English language skills and/or mathemati
cs with a grade of C or better
3. You hold a college degree from a United States regionallyaccredited
college or university in which English was the lan
guage of instruction and have submitted your official tran
script to Florida Gateway College for review.
4. Your official Florida Gateway College record indicates that you
are a transient student.
How to Prepare for the PERT
It is important that you are well prepared when you take the PERT, To
prepare, you may review the resources available on the Test Center web page
(http://www.fgc.edu/students/test-center.aspx) In addition, workbooks, which
are sold in bookstores, include review materials and practice tests for selfdirected
study. These materials are not designed to teach skills you have not
learned previously.
Testing Accommodations
The Test Center will provide appropriate accommodations for all test
candidates with documented disabilities in accordance with the American
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please register with the Office of Disability
Services. Upon completion of your registration, the Test Center will be
notified of the necessary accommodations for your test administration. You
may then contact the Test Center and schedule an appointment.
Advising
Academic advisors assist students with many aspects of their
academic career, such as selecting appropriate individual coursework,
program planning, and assessing progress toward their
educational goals and objectives.
Academic advising is required for each student who
enrolls at Florida Gateway College. For assistance, contact
the Advising Center at (386) 754-4222.
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Preparatory Classes
Each student attempting college level courses at the College
must take an approved entry placement exam. The score(s)
from this exam will be used in determining the appropriate level
course for reading, math, and writing.
A student who scores below the minimum level(s) will be
required to complete preparatory (prep) coursework which will
not count toward completion of a degree. These courses are
designed to assist a student with future college level courses.
A student required to complete one or more prep courses
must begin those courses during the first semester if enrolled
for 12 or more semester hours. Part-time students must begin
prep before completing 12 semester hours. Students must
score grades of C or better and pass a coursewide exit exam
to progress to the next higher level course, whether that is the
next prep level, or college level course. Students must complete
the required college preparatory studies by the time they have
accumulated 12 hours of college credit or they must maintain
continuous enrollment in college preparatory coursework each
semester/term until the requirements are completed.
A student required to enroll in a prep course will be academically
advised through the Student Development Center
during his or her first semester.
Pursuant to state law, students will be allowed only two
attempts at a prep course at in-state tuition. The third attempt
will be charged at full cost of instruction. Students will be
allowed a total of only three attempts at any single prep course.
Exceptions to these rules may only be granted for specific, and
very limited circumstances. A student wishing to obtain an
exemption to the full cost of instruction for the third attempt,
should contact the office of the Vice President for Instruction
and Student Services.
Registration
A first semester student must meet with his or her advisor
before registration to plan coursework for a particular semester.
A student, excluding Dual Enrollment students, who has been
enrolled for the prior semester or has met with an advisor, will be
allowed to register by Internet.
The College conducts open registration and add/drop
periods for each semester. Students may register during any
of these periods; however, students are strongly encouraged to
register early to avoid closed classes.
The following brief outline will assist students in
understanding the formal mechanics of college registration:
a) student applies for college admission;
b) student completes assessment test (if not already taken
within the previous two years);
c) student meets with his or her advisor to discuss and complete
a program of study and tentative schedule;
d) student registers online or through the Registrar’s Office;
e) official class schedule may be reviewed and printed via the
Internet;
f ) students who owe obligations to the College or have a
registration hold must resolve these prior to registering
for classes;
g) students must pay fees by the established deadline
each semester/term to avoid being dropped from classes.
Auditing Courses
Auditing a course allows the student to attend classes
without taking examinations or receiving credit. A symbol of AU
is assigned on the student’s transcript. A grade of “AU” (audit) is
not computed in the current or cumulative grade point average
(GPA).
Auditing a course requires the instructor’s permission and
must be done when registering for the course at the beginning
of the semester. The audit option is designed to give students an
opportunity to take courses to gain perspective, to review subject
materials, or for enjoyment, without academic penalty.
A student auditing a course is not allowed to change to
credit status. Courses taken for audit do not count as hours
enrolled for the following areas: Veteran’s certification, financial
aid awards, international student enrollment requirements, early
admission program requirements, or dual enrollment.
Acceleration Methods
for Students
There are many areas of nontraditional learning which may
allow for the awarding of college credit. Below are a few of them.
Students should see the academic and admissions sections of this
catalog for further information on other areas.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Florida Gateway College allows students with superior
academic credentials to receive credit for Advanced Placement
work taken in high school. The following conditions apply to
Advanced Placement work:
a) a student must have passed the Advanced Placement (AP)
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exam in his or her particular subject area(s) with a score
of 3, 4, or 5 and must provide official test scores to the
Registrar’s Office;
b) advanced placement work will be so identified on the
College transcript but will not accrue grade points;
c) students are responsible for ensuring that AP credits are
noted properly on their academic record.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a series
of examinations developed by the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) that allows students to demonstrate competency in
certain subjects and earn college credit for those courses without
attending classes. Transfer students must have all transcripts on
file from their previous institutions prior to having CLEP credit
awarded. There is no charge for posting credits. Semester hours
toward graduation are recorded as “credit by examination” with
no grades or quality points given. These credits do not affect a
student’s grade point average.
The CLEP exams are administered at the Florida Gateway
College Test Center or any center authorized by the College
Entrance Examination Board. The student is required to provide
a copy of their official test scores to the Registrar’s Office in
Building 015.
The following conditions apply to the acceptance of CLEP
work:
a) credit is awarded only when determined to represent
student achievement based on the required levels of
performance on the examinations and the specific courses
for which credit may be granted as determined by the
Articulation Coordination Committee (ACC);
b) no more than six semester credits shall be transferred in
each of the five areas of the general examination on exams
administered prior to July 1, 2001;
c) no more than 45 CLEP credits may be awarded with no
grade points assigned;
d) CLEP credits awarded will be recorded on the student’s
transcript;
e) no credit will be given for courses not offered through the
College on exams administered prior to July 1, 2001;
f) credit for examinations may be earned in those courses
where students have not already earned academic credit;
and
g) the institution will comply with all applicable state
regulations regarding CLEP.
A student may request an evaluation of his or her educational
experience while in the military through application to the
Registrar’s Office. The College generally follows the American
Council of Education evaluation guide when evaluating
armed services coursework, but reserves the right to be the sole
determinant of courses applicable for college credit. Credit will
be accepted when it applies to a student’s program of study and
when it is comparable in content, credit, and value to a course
offered at Florida Gateway College.
Transient Students
A Florida Gateway College student may wish to take courses
at another college or university to complete degree requirements.
To do so, a student must:
a) complete a transient student form through FACTS.org, or
b) complete a transient student request form, which can be
obtained from the Registrar’s Office (this certifies good
standing to the receiving institution); and
c) obtain the necessary signatures required on the transient
student form; and
d) submit the transient student form to the transient college
and request that a final transcript be returned to Florida
Gateway College upon completion of the transient work.
To qualify to take a course as a transient student, a student
must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and must have met the
prerequisites of the equivalent course offered at FGC. The
course being taken at the receiving institution must be certified as
equivalent to the FGC course to be transferred by the Registrar’s
Office.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A list of courses and credits awarded for each examination is
available in the Registrar’s Office.
Military Credit
Veterans may be eligible to receive college credit for training
and/or other courses completed during their military service.
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Kyle Williams
Graduate: Glades Day School
Major: Physical Therapist Assistant
GPA: 3.2
Clubs: Environmental Club, SGA, and Intramural Sports
“The faculty and staff at Florida Gateway College treat each student as an
individual. They are overly willing to help you in and outside of the classroom.
And the intramural sports give you a chance to connect with other people around
the college.”

General Education Requirements
The general education requirements for associate degrees
at Florida Gateway College are consistent with the College
philosophy which states that each student who attends the
College shall be assisted in acquiring learning as a lifelong
pattern. Specifically, students in career-oriented areas should be
able to communicate, to calculate, and to understand the social
and scientific implications of the world around them. Students
seeking transfer to a baccalaureate program should complete
a general education requirement which is broad in scope and
requires an in-depth level of inquiry.
The College recognizes that student learning goals may
change during a lifetime; therefore, the general education
requirement for all degrees is collegiate in nature and, as such,
should provide an academic foundation for lifelong learning.
It is designed to meet students at their levels of ability and
assist them in attaining collegiate levels of performance. Not all
students come to the College prepared for this level of endeavor.
Preparatory courses, therefore, are provided to assist the student
in gaining the requisite skills necessary to be successful in a work
or collegiate setting.
Florida Gateway College requires students in all associate
degree programs to demonstrate computer competency.
Competency is defined as the ability to use computer technology
to access data, transform the data into information, and
communicate that information to others. Students who were
admitted for first time registration for the summer of 2001 and
after (or students who have not been enrolled for at least one
semester for every year of enrollment), are required to prove
competency by one of the following ways prior to graduation:
providing evidence of computer coursework on an official
high school transcript; satisfactory completion of a collegewide
proficiency test of computer competence; taking any course with
the prefix CGS, COP, or EME, before graduation; or successfully
completing a college Internet course.
Florida Gateway College requires students in all associate
degree programs to demonstrate oral communication
competency. Competency is defined as the ability to perceive,
interpret, evaluate, organize, and demonstrate effective oral
presentation. Students who were admitted for first time
registration for the summer of 2001 and after (or students who
have not been enrolled for at least one semester for every year
of enrollment), are required to prove competency by passing
one of the following courses before graduation: Fundamentals
of Oral Interpretation, Oral Communications, Introduction
to Academic and Professional Speaking, Group Discussion, or
Public Speaking.
Associate in Arts Degree
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General Learning Outcomes
Listed below are the FGC General Learning Outcomes to
be mastered by all students who complete an Associate in Arts
program or an Associate in Science program. The curriculum in
these courses will be mapped to confirm coverage of the competencies
and the course examinations will be designed to assess
mastery of the competencies.
A. Communications: Demonstrate the ability to understand
and be understood through effective reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
respond to college level reading assignments through
the application of effective reading skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
to produce effective writing.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to apply effective
listening skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
produce effective speaking
B. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the knowledge and
ability to evaluate carefully and apply reasoning to
differentiate between facts, inferences, assumptions and
conclusions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to question and
evaluate information (data, ideas or concepts) for accuracy,
objectivity and quality.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to analyze
information (data, idea or concepts) in context to draw
approriate and well supported conclusions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to synthesize ideas
from a variety of sources producing an original product.
C. Quantitative Reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to use
numerical, geometric and measurement data in
computations and reasoning to draw logical conclusions
and make well-reasoned decisions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to make necessary
numeric conversions from measurements in both the
US and Metric Systems.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to interpret mathematical
models such as formulas, graphs, table, and to
draw inferences from them.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to estimate and
check answers to problems in order to determine reasonableness,
identify alternatives, and select optimal
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D. Scientific Reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to apply
empirical evidence to describe, understand and predict
natural phenomena.
• Student will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental
scientific principles and their application to
scientific research and to society.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to utilize and
apply technological data to understand natural
phenomena.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to apply these
steps of the scientific method to solve problems by:
a. Observation of natural phenomena
b. Interpretation of the natural phenomena
through formulation of a hypothesis which
is a tentative explanation of the observed
phenomena.
c. Acquisition of scientific data through
experiment or continued observation.
d. Formulation of a conclusion to explain the
results obtained and be able to modify that
conclusion when new data is collected.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to integrate ideas
and concepts from different disciplines.
E. Information Literacy: Demonstrate the ability to locate,
comprehend, evaluate and use information effectively and
ethically.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to locate relevant
resource materials available in the library or through
the Florida college system in either electronic or
print format.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to differentiate
between reliable and unreliable Web sites and relevant
subject databases provided through the library, and
utilize reliable electronic web resources to support their
beliefs, position, and/or argument.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to use information
derived from a variety of sources in accordance with the
laws and guidelines of “Fair Use” and intellectual property
rights.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to gather information
by using an internet search engine.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to send and receive
basic e-mail communication.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to organize data in
a tabular format (using an appropriate computer soft
ware package).
a. Demonstrate the ability to apply an appropriate
analysis method to the data (based
on the software capabilities).
• Student will demonstrate the ability to save data in an
electronic form.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to print a document
from the computer.
F. Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness,
understanding and appreciation of the interconnectedness
of cultures within and across local, regional, state, national
and global communities.
• Student will acquire an awareness of cultural differences
and/or interconnections based upon multiple
perspectives of either culture outside their own or the
interconnections of cultures, languages and/or nations
at various levels, including international.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to reflect upon
cultural differences and/or interconnections, resulting
in the formulation of their own responses to the culture
or global issue and be able to relate such reflection
through written or spoken analysis, contrast/comparison
and informed deliberation.
• Student will begin to develop greater tolerance and
appreciation of cultural differences and/or interconnections
and by extension begin to develop a global
perspective, through the identification of positive elements
in different cultures.
General Information
A student wishing to transfer to an upper division university
should be enrolled in courses leading to the Associate in Arts
degree (A.A.). The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is the
freshman and sophomore years of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
Florida Gateway College offers a wide range of preprofessional
courses designed to prepare students to transfer to upper
division universities.
The transfer articulation agreement between state
universities in Florida and community colleges allows each
community college to develop its own general education
requirements, and determine what electives are allowed for
the granting of the Associate in Arts degree. A student who
completes the general education program at a community
college will not be required to complete other general education
requirements at the four-year university.
A student should realize that upper division universities
also set their own academic requirements for entry into specific
programs. The College will make every effort to advise a
student concerning upper division requirements for each major.
However, for reliable information concerning which electives
to choose while in residence at Florida Gateway College, each
student is encouraged to consult with the dean, department
chair, or registrar of the school he or she expects to attend.
Students are strongly encouraged to declare a major upon first
enrolling at the College because courses selected for electives
may have to be used to meet university prerequisites to degree
programs.
A student who has determined a professional program of
study should become thoroughly familiar with the requirements
for admission into that program at the particular four-year
university to which he or she plans to transfer.
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Graduation Requirements for the Associate in Arts degree:
a) demonstrate competence in oral communication and
computer literacy by assessment or passing the
appropriate courses,
b) complete general education requirements (36 semester
hours) and elective courses (24 semester hours) to complete
a minimum of 60 semester hours,
c) complete a minimum of 25 percent of credits at Florida
Gateway College before graduation,
d) complete multiple writing assignments in the areas below
with a grade of C or better in each course,
Communications
Humanities
Social Sciences
e) successfully complete a course in Student Development if
any developmental reading, writing or math course is
required,
f) satisfactorily complete the following specific requirements as
listed below:
Communications 9 semester hours
Mathematics
6 semester hours
Science
9 semester hours
Social Science
6 semester hours
Humanities
6 semester hours
Electives
24 semester hours
1. Communications ‐ 9 college credits*
Learning Outcome: Communications & Critical
Thinking
English: ENC 1101 (6,000 words).
and one course from:
Communications Group 1 (6,000 words):
ENC 1102, AML 2010, AML 2020, ENL 2010,
ENL 2022, LIT 2110, LIT 2120, LIT 2140, CRW 2000,
and one course from:
Communications Group 2 (3,500 words): SPC 1017, SPC
1062, SPC 1420, SPC 2608, or ORI 2000.
2. Mathematics ‐ 6 college credits*
Learning Outcome: Quantitative Reasoning & Critical
Thinking
MAC 1105, MGF 1106, MGF 1107, or other higher level
mathematics course.
3. Science ‐ 9 college credits*
Learning Outcome: Scientific Reasoning & Critical
Thinking
one course from:
Group 1: Courses prefixed BSC, BOT 2010, MCB, or
ZOO
one course from:
Group 2: Courses prefixed AST, CHM, GLY, PHY, or PSC
Group 1 or 2: Courses prefixed BSC, BOT 2010, GLY,
MCB, ZOO, AST, CHM, PHY, or PSC with at least
one course having a lab component. Courses may not
be duplicated.
Science credit may exceed 9 credit hours. If student achieves
more than 9 credit hours in science from the approved list,
credit hour overage will count as elective credit.
4. Social Science ‐ 6 college credits*
Learning Outcome: Information Literacy & Critical
Thinking
one course from:
Group 1 (3,500 words): EUH 2000, EUH 2001,
AMH 2010, AMH 2020, WOH 2012, WOH 2022,
and one course from:
Group 2 (3,500 words): DEP 2001, DEP 2004, PSY 2012,
ECO 2013.
5. Humanities ‐ 6 college credits*
Learning Outcome: Cultural Awareness & Critical
Thinking
one course from:
Group 1 (3,500 words): HUM 2020, HUM 2210,
HUM 2230, HUM 2310, HUM 2511, HUM 2472,
MUL 1010, MUH 2111, MUH 2112, ARH 1000,
ARH 2050, ARH 2051, or THE 2000,
and one course from:
Group 2 (3,500 words): HUM 2551, HUM 2472,
PHI 1100, PHI 2600, REL 2212, or REL 2246.
6. A course may satisfy only one area of General
Education requirements.
Total General Education Credits Required – 36 semester hours.
Electives ‐ 24 semester hours
Prerequisites, background, or specialization courses
required for junior and senior year work. These must be
individually determined based upon the student’s transfer
goals, transfer institution, etc. Academic advisors and the
Student Development office may have the needed
information. Two years of the same foreign language at the
high school or two years at the community college level
are required for transfer to a state university. A computer
science course is recommended for all A.A. students.
Courses designated with an “*” in the Course Description
section of this catalog are acceptable A.A. elective credits.
GR indicates a Gordon Rule course which has specific
writing or math requirements (see Gordon Rule).
and one additional course from:
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The following courses of study lead to bachelor’s degrees at
upper-division colleges and universities. Students who expect to
seek these degrees are strongly advised to contact the university
they expect to attend for information on courses to be taken
while attending Florida Gateway College.
• Agriculture (Animal Science)
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business (General)
• Cardiopulmonary Science
• Communications (Mass)
• Computer Information Science
• Computer Engineering
• Criminal Justice
• Dramatic Arts
• Economics
• Elementary Education
• Engineering (General)
• English
• English Teacher Education
• Forest Resource Conservation
• Health Information Management
• Health Services Administration
• History
• Humanities
• Journalism
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Marine Biology
• Math
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Medical Technology
• Microbiology
• Motion Picture & TV Technology
• Motion Picture TV Recording Art
• Natural Resource Conservation
• Nursing
• Pharmacy I
• Pharmacy II
• Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
• Psychology
• Radiology Med Tech
• Religious Studies
• Social Science History Teaching
• Social Work
• Special Education
• Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Studio/Fine Art
• Wildlife Ecology Conservation
* Other courses of study are available - please see
an advisor.
Visit the College Web site to view a copy of the A.A. degree audit
tracks.
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AA Degree Programs
General Requirements
General
Education Sem Hrs Grd
36 Semester
Hours
ENC 1101 3
2nd Comm.
ENC 1102 or
any AML, ENL,
LIT, CRW 3
SPC, ORI 3
MAC, MGF,
STA 3
MAC, MGF,
STA
BSC, BOT
MCB, ZOO* 3
GLY, AST,
PSC, CHM,
PHY* 3
GLY, AST,
PSC, PHY,
CHM, BSC,
MCB, ZOO,
3
BOT*
1st Social Sci.
AMH 2010,
AMH 2020,
EUH 2000,
EUH 2001 3
2nd Social Sci.
DEP 2004,
DEP 2320,
DEP 2001,
PSY 2012,
ECO 2013 3
1st Humanities
ARH, HUM
2511, MUH,
3
MUL, THE
2000
2nd Humanities
HUM 2551,
3
PHI, REL
3
Electives 24
Semester
Hours
Sem Hrs Grd
Science
1
Elective*
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 2
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
SPN 1120 AND SPN 1121
TWO YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL OR TWO
SEMESTERS OF COLLEGE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO STATE
UNIVERSITIES
*At least 9 hours of general education science
coursework is required. Must include a lab or
lab component and must include at least one
biological science course. Hours exceeding 9
will be considered “science elective” credit.
Check course requirements in College
Catalog. Also, Check AA tracks/majors for
Transfer requirements to the appropriate
university.
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Articulation
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Articulation with Florida Universities
Associate in Arts Transfer Guarantees
Community college Associate in Arts graduates are
guaranteed certain rights under the statewide Articulation
Agreement (Rule 6A10.024). The Articulation Agreement
governs the transfer of students from Florida public community
colleges into the State University System. The agreement
addresses GENERAL ADMISSION to the State University
System and PROGRAM ADMISSION to selected programs at a
university.
General Admission
Guarantees
The statewide Articulation Agreement designates the
Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree as the transfer degree. In doing so,
the agreement guarantees that:
1. Community college A.A. degree holders will be granted
admission to a university within the State University
System, but not necessarily to the university or program
of choice.
2. Upon transferring to a state university, A.A. degree
graduates will be awarded at least 60 credit hours
towards the baccalaureate degree.
3. The university catalog in effect the year the A.A.
degree student first enrolled at the community college
will remain in effect for the student’s entire program,
provided the student maintains continuous enrollment
as defined in that catalog.
4. Once a student has completed the general education
core and this is so noted on the transcript, regardless
of whether an A.A. degree is awarded, no other state
university or community college to which the student
may transfer can require additional courses to the
general education core.
5. When transferring among institutions participating in
the Statewide Course Numbering System, a receiving
institution must accept all courses taken at the transfer
institution if the same course with the same course
number is offered at the receiving institution.
6. Credits earned through articulated acceleration
mechanisms, such as dual enrollment, International
Baccalaureate, early admission, advanced placement,
and credit by exam, that are earned within the A.A.
degree at the community college, will be transferable to
the state university. Students without an A.A. degree
who are seeking admission to a state university do not
have all the protection provided by the Articulation
Agreement and may be denied admission or lose credit
when transferring. In most cases, students without
a degree will have to meet freshman admissions
standards. Neither Associate in Arts graduates nor
native university students are guaranteed admission
to limited access programs. However, the Articulation
Agreement does provide certain guarantees, including
that:
a) The community college student will have the
same opportunity to enroll in a university
limited access program as the native university
student.
b) Selection and enrollment criteria for a university
limited access program must be established and
published in catalogs, counseling manuals, and
other appropriate publications. Changes in
program enrollment criteria must be given with
sufficient advance notice for prospective
students to adjust their programs to meet the
new criteria.
Should any of these guarantees be denied, the student has
the right to file an appeal. Each state university and community
college has established appeal procedures. These procedures
must be published in the university catalog. As a general rule, if
a student is denied admission to a university or a program at the
university and wants to appeal, the appeal must be initiated at
the university admissions office.
Program Admission General
The universities determine the courses and prerequisites
that must be taken in order to receive a baccalaureate degree
for a chosen program. Although all credit earned towards an
A.A. degree will transfer to a university, not all credit may
satisfy the program prerequisites or the course requirements for
a baccalaureate degree. Therefore, it is important to know the
program requirements and to take as many courses as possible at
the community college while completing the A.A. degree.
Limited Access
Because of demand or limited resources, most of the
universities have programs that are called limited access
programs. Admission to limited access programs is granted on a
competitive basis. Consequently, limited access programs have
additional admission requirements which are more restrictive
than the universities’ general admission requirements. These
requirements include one or more of the following: grade
point averages, test scores, prerequisite courses, auditions, and
portfolios.
Articulation
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Admission Appeals
If a student is accepted into a university, but is denied
admission to a program, the university must state the reasons
for the denial. This is usually done in a letter from the dean
of the college, school, or department. Any request for further
clarification should include:
1. A copy of the letter of denial,
2. A copy of the student’s transcripts,
3. A copy of the page(s) from the counseling manual
or
catalog outlining the program requirements, and
4. A signed statement requesting a review of the denial.
Students should keep a copy of all correspondence and a log
of all telephone contacts. A copy of all of the above information
should be forwarded to the university admissions office and the
university articulation officer.
Articulation Officers
The university articulation officer is responsible for
assisting the community college student seeking admission to a
university. If assistance is needed with an appeal request or if it
appears that a department is not complying with the statewide
Articulation Agreement, the university articulation officer should
be contacted. Articulation officers at the community colleges
are also responsible for assisting in the transfer of students to
universities and can advise students in the interpretation of the
articulation agreement and appealing an admissions decision.
Appealing to the Articulation
Coordinating Committee
If the denial is upheld at the university level and there is still
a question of potential violation of the Articulation Agreement,
the student may request a hearing before the Articulation
Coordinating Committee (Florida Education Center, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-0400). All of the avenues available to the student
at the institutional level should be pursued prior to appealing to
the Articulation Coordinating Committee. The student should
keep a copy of all correspondence and a log of all telephone
contacts.
The procedures for filing such an appeal with the
Articulation Coordinating Committee are as follows:
1. The student submits a statement of the problem, a
copy of the letter of denial from the university, a copy
of the transcript in question, a copy of the page(s)
from the catalog or counseling manual, and a request
to have a hearing before the Articulation Coordinating
Committee for purposes of adjudication.
2. All student appeals and policy concerns are reviewed
by the Articulation Appeals Subcommittee, which then
forwards its recommendation(s) to the Articulation
Coordinating Committee. Issues not resolved by
the subcommittee are sent to the full committee for
resolution.
3. The Articulation Coordinating Committee receives the
student’s petition and forwards it to the Appeals
Subcommittee for review.
4. Appeals Subcommittee may request the appearance
of representatives or statements from the receiving or
sending institution to provide additional information
or clarification on the issue.
5. A decision letter on the disposition of an appeal is
written by the chair of the Articulation Coordinating
Committee to the division directors and copies are
simultaneously sent to all persons involved, including
the student. The decision of the Articulation
Coordinating Committee shall be final.
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Academy
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Academy of Allied Health Programs
The Academy of Allied Health, founded in July, 2005, is
designed to increase the College’s emphasis on helping to meet
the healthcare needs of the service area. Its primary goals are
to maximize the number of graduates employed in the nursing
and health-related professions, and to provide continuing
education opportunities for persons already employed in those
professions. These goals are achieved by working with schools
and local healthcare providers to identify professions where there
is an unmet employee need, developing programs to provide
education and training, and identifying funding sources to make
the educational programs possible.
The Academy of Allied Health includes the following
programs:
Associate Degrees:
• Biotechnology (A.S.)
(in conjunction with Santa Fe College)
• Fast-Track LPN to RN (nights/weekends) (A.S)
• Physical Therapist Assistant (A.S.)
• Registered Nursing (A.S.)
• Respiratory Care (A.S.)
(in conjunction with Santa Fe College)
• Traditional LPN to RN (days) (A.S.)
• Veterinary Technology (A.S.)
(in conjunction with St. Petersburg College)
Occupational Credit Certificates:
• Patient Care Assistant - 1 semester
• Patient Care Technician - 2 semesters
• Phlebotomy - 1 semester
• Practical Nursing - 12 months
Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
• Issues in Domestic Violence
• AIDS in Florida
• IV Therapy
• other Continuing Education courses based on demand
For more information on the Academy of Allied Health
Programs call (386)754-4362.
Academy Programs
Department of Children and Families Child Care Training
System until the competency exam for the course has been
passed. Childcare training courses are offered in the evening
and on Saturdays at the main campus in Lake City and the
Gilchrist Center. Students must register 3 days prior to the first
day of class. Payment is due in advance. For more information
on the state requirements for daycare employees and to view
FGC childcare training schedule for your area, please visit www.
myflorida.com/childcare/training.
Childcare Training Courses
Child Growth and Development-6 hours
Behavior, Observation and Screening-6 hours
Health, Safety and Nutrition-8 hours
Child Abuse and Neglect-4 hours
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations-4 hours
Family Child Care Home Rules and
Regulations-6 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
for Infants and Toddlers-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
for Preschool-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
for School Age-10 hours
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
for Special Needs-10 hours
Academy of Teacher Preparation Programs
The Academy of Teacher preparation, created in July,
2005, is designed to increase the College’s course offerings for
those seeking careers in the field of education. The academy is
divided into three areas: Associate Degrees, Early Childhood
and the Educator Preparation Institute. Students who complete
either the Associate degrees, Education (A.A.) or Early
Childhood (A.S.) can transfer to a Florida public university.
Academy
Programs
Ea r ly Ch i l d h o o d
Early Childhood offers the required courses for daycare
certification. These noncredit child care training courses prepare
students to pass the Department of Children and Families
Competency Exams. Certificates will not be issued by the
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Ed u c at o r Pr e pa r at i o n In s t i t u t e
The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) provides a
pathway for individuals who have earned a four-year degree
or higher from an accredited institution to enter the field of
teaching through competency-based alternative certification.
The EPI is a seven course program that can be completed in less
than one year.
Requirements for Program Participation:
• Possess a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a
regionally accredited college or university
• Submit to finger printing for background check
• Possess the dispositions suitable for becoming a teacher
• Be of good moral character
• Be competent and capable of performing the duties,
func tions, and responsibilities of an educator
• Have a valid statement of eligibility for certification from
the FLDOE
Review classes for the various Florida Teacher Certification
Exams are offered throughout the year. These classes are 9 hours
in length and meet a couple of weeks prior to each offering of the
state exams to assist individuals with preparation. There is a fee
for each class as well as required and suggested books for optimal
preparation.
The institute also provides ESOL and Reading
endorsement classes for in-service teachers to meet Florida
Department of Education requirements. Classes are offered as
professional development or in-service on an as-needed basis
throughout the year and can be scheduled in other locations in
the service area if requested by a school district.
WFCX 0026 Empowering ESOL Teachers:
Diversity in the Classroom
EPI 0009 Reading Endorsement 1:
Language and Cognition
EPI 0010 Reading Endorsement 2:
Foundations of Research Based Practices in
Reading
EPI 0011 Reading Endorsement 3:
Foundations Assessment
WFCX 0036 Reading Endorsement 4/5:
Differentiated Instruction
SLS 1931 Professional Skills Enhancement:
Substitute Teacher Training
Please contact the Executive Director of the Academy at
(386) 754-4266 for more information.
WFCX 0019
WFCX 0020
WFCX 0021
WFCX 0032
WFCX 0033
WFCX 0034
FTCE Review: Professional Education
FTCE Review: Elementary Education
FTCE Review: General Knowledge Test
FTCE Review: Exceptional Student Education
FTCE Review: Middle Grades Integrated
Curriculum
FTCE Review: 6-12 Mathematics
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Jami and Jordan Yarbrough
Mother & Daughter
Major: AA/Nursing
GPA’s: Jami - 3.9, Jordan - 3.5
Clubs: Drama Club, Phi Theta Kappa,
International Honor Society
Jami - “I enjoy attending FGC because it’s close to home, the professors and
students are very friendly and the campus is beautiful.”
Jordan - “I love attending FGC, it’s my second home! All the professors and
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“Your Hometown
College”
General Education Requirements
The general education requirements for associate degrees
at Florida Gateway College are consistent with the College
philosophy which states that each student who attends the
College shall be assisted in acquiring learning as a lifelong
pattern. Specifically, students in career-oriented areas should be
able to communicate, to calculate, and to understand the social
and scientific implications of the world around them. Students
seeking transfer to a baccalaureate program should complete
a general education requirement which is broad in scope and
requires an in-depth level of inquiry.
The College recognizes that student learning goals may
change during a lifetime; therefore, the general education
requirement for all degrees is collegiate in nature and, as such,
should provide an academic foundation for lifelong learning.
It is designed to meet students at their levels of ability and
assist them in attaining collegiate levels of performance. Not all
students come to the College prepared for this level of endeavor.
Preparatory courses, therefore, are provided to assist the student
in gaining the requisite skills necessary to be successful in a work
or collegiate setting.
Florida Gateway College requires students in all associate
degree programs to demonstrate computer competency.
Competency is defined as the ability to use computer technology
to access data, transform the data into information, and
communicate that information to others. Students who were
admitted for first time registration for the summer of 2001 and
after (or students who have not been enrolled for at least one
semester for every year of enrollment), are required to prove
competency by one of the following ways prior to graduation:
providing evidence of computer coursework on an official
high school transcript; satisfactory completion of a collegewide
proficiency test of computer competence; taking any course with
the prefix CGS, COP, or EME, before graduation; or successfully
completing a college Internet course.
Florida Gateway College requires students in all associate
degree programs to demonstrate oral communication
competency. Competency is defined as the ability to perceive,
interpret, evaluate, organize, and demonstrate effective oral
presentation. Students who were admitted for first time
registration for the summer of 2001 and after (or students who
have not been enrolled for at least one semester for every year
of enrollment), are required to prove competency by passing
one of the following courses before graduation: Fundamentals
of Oral Interpretation, Oral Communications, Introduction
to Academic and Professional Speaking, Group Discussion or
Public Speaking.
General Learning Outcomes
Listed below are the FGC General Learning Outcomes to
be mastered by all students who complete an Associate in Arts
program or an Associate in Science program. The curriculum in
these courses will be mapped to confirm coverage of the competencies
and the course examinations will be designed to assess
mastery of the competencies.
A. Communications: Demonstrate the ability to understand
and be understood through effective reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
respond to college level reading assignments through
the application of effective reading skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
to produce effective writing.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to apply effective
listening skills.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to understand and
produce effective speaking
B. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the knowledge and
ability to evaluate carefully and apply reasoning to
differentiate between facts, inferences, assumptions and
conclusions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to question and
evaluate information (data, ideas or concepts) for accuracy,
objectivity and quality.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to analyze information
(data, idea or concepts) in context to draw appro
riate and well supported conclusions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to synthesize ideas
from a variety of sources producing an original product.
C. Quantitative Reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to use
numerical, geometric and measurement data in
computations and reasoning to draw logical conclusions and
make well-reasoned decisions.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to make necessary
numeric conversions from measurements in both the
US and Metric Systems.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to interpret mathematical
models such as formulas, graphs, table, and to
draw inferences from them.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to estimate and
check answers to problems in order to determine reasonableness,
identify alternatives, and select optimal
results.
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D. Scientific Reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to apply
empirical evidence to describe, understand and predict
natural phenomena.
• Student will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental
scientific principles and their application to
scientific research and to society.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to utilize and apply
technological data to understand natural phenomena.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to apply these steps
of the scientific method to solve problems by:
a. Observation of natural phenomena
b. Interpretation of the natural phenomena
through formulation of a hypothesis which
is a tentative explanation of the observed
phenomena.
c. Acquisition of scientific data through
experiment or continued observation.
d. Formulation of a conclusion to explain the
results obtained and be able to modify that
conclusion when new data is collected.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to integrate ideas
and concepts from different disciplines.
E. Information Literacy: Demonstrate the ability to locate,
comprehend, evaluate and use information effectively and
ethically.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to locate relevant
resource materials available in the library or through the
Florida college system in either electronic or print
format.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to differentiate
between reliable and unreliable Web sites and relevant
subject databases provided through the library, and
utilize reliable electronic web resources to support their
beliefs, position, and/or argument.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to use information
derived from a variety of sources in accordance with the
laws and guidelines of “Fair Use” and intellectual property
rights.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to gather information
by using an internet search engine.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to send and receive
basic e-mail communication.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to organize data in
a tabular format (using an appropriate computer soft
ware package).
a. Demonstrate the ability to apply an appropriate
analysis method to the data (based on
the software capabilities).
• Student will demonstrate the ability to save data in an
electronic form.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to print a document
from the computer.
F. Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate an awareness,
understanding and appreciation of the interconnectedness
of cultures within and across local, regional, state, national
and global communities.
• Student will acquire an awareness of cultural differences
and/or interconnections based upon multiple
perspectives of either culture outside their own or the
interconnections of cultures, languages and/or nations
at various levels, including international.
• Student will demonstrate the ability to reflect upon
cultural differences and/or interconnections, resulting
in the formulation of their own responses to the culture
or global issue and be able to relate such reflection
through written or spoken analysis, contrast/comparison
and informed deliberation.
• Student will begin to develop greater tolerance and
appreciation of cultural differences and/or interconnections
and by extension begin to develop a global
perspective, through the identification of positive elements
in different cultures.
General Information
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is designed for the
student seeking training in business, health, technical, industrial,
or public service fields.
A student interested in the Associate in Science degree is
required to meet all general admission requirements and special
program admission requirements and achieve acceptable scores
on the College placement exam.
A student should check with an advisor to determine which
courses, if any, may transfer.
A student wishing to apply to an Associate in Science
program should consult the admission section of this catalog
for information about general college admissions. However,
a student is cautioned that acceptance into selective college
programs is done officially by the specific instructional
department and not the admissions office.
A student must complete a general admission application to
the College and may also be required to submit a supplemental
application to the instructional program.
Many of the Associate in Science degree programs have
limited or special admissions requirements. A student should not
assume guaranteed admittance because he or she has completed
recommended or required prerequisites. A student will be
officially notified, in writing, of his or her acceptance into a
particular Associate in Science program.
The Associate in Science degree student is required to
complete a placement exam as prescribed by State Board Rule.
A student who does not achieve minimum scores will be
required to take preparatory classes in English, math, reading,
and student development.
A.S.
Degree
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These classes will not count toward completion of an academic
degree.
Florida Gateway College
Student Guarantee Program
Any Associate in Science graduate, who is judged by his/
her employer to be lacking in the technical job skills identified in
the exit competencies for his/her specific degree program will be
provided up to twelve (12) tuition-free credit hours of additional
skill training, under the conditions of the guarantee policy.
Special Conditions:
• The graduate must have earned the A.S. degree,
beginning 1999 or thereafter, in an occupational program
identified in the College catalog.
• The graduate must have completed the A.S. degree at
FGC (with a majority of the credits being
earned at FGC) and must have completed the degree
w ithin a four-year time span.
• Graduates must be employed full time in an area directly
related to the area of program concentration.
• Employment related to the degree area must commence
within twelve (12) months of graduation.
• The employer must certify, in writing, that the employee
is lacking entry-level skills identified by FGC as the
employee’s program competencies and must specify the
areas of deficiency within ninety (90) days of the
graduate’s initial employment.
• The employer, graduate, faculty, and Division Chair are
to develop a written education plan for retraining. The
plan is to be approved by the Vice President for
Instruction and Student Services.
• Retraining will be limited to twelve (12) credit hours
related to the identified skill deficiency and those classes
regularly scheduled during the period covered by the
retraining plan.
• All retraining must be completed within eighteen months
from the time the educational plan is agreed upon.
• The graduate and/or employer is responsible for cost of
books, insurance, and uniforms.
• The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will pass
any licensing or qualifying examination for a particular
career.
• If the student has passed a national or state licensing exam
(i.e.: NCLEX; Microsoft certification) the College has no
obligation to retrain.
• The student’s sole remedy against FGC and its
employees for skill deficiencies shall be limited to twelve
(12) credit hours of tuition-free education (fees included)
under conditions described above.
Graduation Requirements
All students must:
1. Complete the program requirements as outlined in the
program section of the catalog,
2. Demonstrate competence in reading, math, and language.
3. Complete at least 15 hours of general education requirements
as part of an A.S. program,
4. Meet Florida Gateway College’s residency
requirement by completing a minimum of 25 percent of
the program in residence at FGC before graduation from
Florida Gateway College, and
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
6. Demonstrate computer and oral communication
compentency.
A student is strongly encouraged to contact the instructional
program department concerning the guidelines and requirements
for full acceptance into the Associate in Science degree program.
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Associate in Science Programs
The following programs offered at the College are A.S.
degree programs.
ACADEMY OF ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
b i o t e c h n o l o g y
p h y s i c a l t h e r a p i s t a s s i s ta n t
a c c e l e r at e d l p n-r n b r i d g e t r a c k s
t r a d i t i o n a l (f u l l-t i m e)
fa s t-t r a c k (pa r t -t i m e)
r e g i s t e r e d n u r s i n g
r e s p i r at o r y c a r e
v e t e r i n a r y t e c h n o l o g y
*In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student training
will take place, all students in Allied Health programs must now meet state
and federal regulations as described by Florida Statutes S.400.211. An
in-depth background screen is required. In addition, students must establish
that they are drug free by voluntarily submitting to a drug screening analysis.
ACADEMY OF TEACHER PREPARATION
PROGRAMS
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
c r i m i n a l j u s t i c e t e c h n o l o g y
g e n e r a l
l a w e n f o r c e m e n t t e c h n o l o g y t r a c k
c o r r e c t i o n s t e c h n o l o g y t r a c k
ENGINEERING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
e n g i n e e r i n g p r o c e s s t e c h n o l o g y q u a l i t y
e n g i n e e r i n g p r o c e s s t e c h n o l o g y a d va n c e d m a n u fa c t u r i n g
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING CENTER
e m e r g e n c y m e d i c a l s e r v i c e s t e c h n o l o g y
e n v i r o n m e n ta l s c i e n c e t e c h n o l o g y
GOLF & LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
g o l f c o u r s e o p e r at i o n s
l a n d s c a p e t e c h n o l o g y
t u r f e q u i p m e n t m a n a g e m e n t
e a r ly c h i l d h o o d e d u c at i o n
BANNER CENTER FOR GLOBAL
LOGISTICS
s u p p ly c h a i n m a n a g e m e n t
BANNER CENTER FOR WATER
RESOURCES
BUSINESS
b u s i n e s s a d m i n i s t r at i o n
o f f i c e a d m i n i s t r at i o n
COMPUTER
c o m p u t e r i n f o r m at i o n t e c h n o l o g y
c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m m i n g a n d a n a ly s i s
g r a p h i c d e s i g n t e c h n o l o g y
A.S.
Degree
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Academy of Allied Health Programs
Biotechnology (BIOT)
In c o o p e r at i o n w i t h Sa n ta Fe Co l l e g e
This specialized program is in partnership with Santa
Fe College. Students will enroll at Florida Gateway College
to complete their general education courses. Specialized
biotechnology courses, many of them offered on-line, will
be offered by Santa Fe College (SFC), and the A.S. degree in
Biotechnology is awarded by SFC. This is a selective admission
program. For more information about the program, please
contact Dr. Kelly Gridley, SFC Biotechnology Program Director,
at (352) 395-5687 or visit the Web site at
http://www.sfcollege.edu/emergingtechcenter/biotech.php
The following courses, which are part of the program, may
be taken at FGC:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
ENC 1210 Technical Writing 3
PHI 2600 (GE) Ethics 3
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra 3
STA 2023 (GE) Elementary Statistics 3
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I 3
CHM 2045 (GE) General Chemistry I 3
CHM 2045L (GE) General Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM 2046 (GE) General Chemistry II 3
CHM 2046L (GE) General Chemistry II Lab 1
BSC 2085 (GE) Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BSC 2085L (GE) Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
BSC 2086 (GE) Anatomy and Physiology II 3
BSC 2086L (GE) Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
BSC 2010C (GE) General Biology I with Lab 4
Total Credits at FGC 38
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAA)
(74 credit hours)
The Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
(PTA) program is designed to graduate physical therapist
assistants to assist physical therapists in the rehabilitation of
patients/clients.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education. Accreditation was granted until 2010.
To be officially considered for admission into this program,
a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• obtain the general college admission application by
calling the FGC Admissions Office, (386) 754-4396.
Submit the completed application to the Office of
Admissions,
• complete a supplemental PTA department application,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule. For placement testing,
make an appointment by calling (386) 754-4335,
. • complete all first year general education courses with a
grade of C or better,
• complete 24 hours of clinical exposure in a physical
therapy setting,
• write a summary of your acquired clinical experience,
• schedule an appointment at (386) 754-4358 to meet
the program coordinator to answer any of your
questions before formal admission into the program.
Students will comply with FDLE screening when admitted.
In addition, students will be certified drug free by urinalysis.
Courses designated as (♦) are occupational Physical
Therapist Assistant classes, and (GE) are general education
courses.
FIRST YEAR
A student is required to successfully complete all of the following
Phase 1 courses before being formally accepted into the
second year of the PTA program. A grade of C or better is required
in each course with an average GPA of 2.5 to be considered for
admission in the PTA program. Phase 1 courses consist of general
education and a specialty course, called Introduction to Physical
Therapy (PHT 1004). Phase 1 courses need to be completed by
the end of the Spring Semester of the year of application. The following
sequence is suggested for taking the Phase 1 courses:
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra* 3
BSC 2085, BSC 2085L (GE) Anatomy &
Physiology I/Lab** 3/1
PHY 1020 (GE) Essentials of Physics 3
HSC 2531 Medical Terminology 3
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PHI 2600 (GE) Ethics**** 3
SPC 1017 (GE) Oral Communications***** 3
BSC 2086, BSC 2086L (GE) Anatomy &
Physiology II/Lab** 3/1
DEP 2004 (GE) Human Growth & Development 3
13
*Courses that may substitute for MAC 1105 College Algebra are:
MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I or other higher math
courses.
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**Anatomy & Physiology I and II must be completed within the
last five years prior to starting PTA second year.
****Courses that may substitute for PHI 2600 are: PHI 1100
Introduction to Logic, HUM 2551 Philosophy & Religion,
MUL 1010 Music Appreciation, and HUM 2020 Introduction
to Humanities.
*****Course that may substitute for SPC 1017 Oral Communications
is: SPC 2608 Public Speaking.
SECOND YEAR
c r e d i t
s u m m e r t e r m c
h o u r s
PHT 1175C (♦) Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology 4
PHT 1200, PHT 1200L (♦) Basic Patient Care/Lab 3/2
PHT 1224C Therapeutic Techniques & Disabilities 3
12
fa l l s e m e s t e r
PHT 1801L (♦) Physical Therapy Clinical
Practice I 3
PHT 1217, PHT 1217L (♦) Physical Therapy
Principles & Procedures/Lab 2/2
PHT 2252C (♦) Orthopedic Disabilities & Treatment 4
PHT 1930 (♦) Special Topics: Preclinical Practice
Integration 1
12
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
PHT 2810L (♦) Physical Therapy Clinical
Practice II 3
PHT 2220, PHT 2220L (♦) Foundations of
Exercise in Physical Therapy/Lab 3/2
PHT 2162C (♦) Neurological Disabilities &
Treatment 4
PHT 2931 (♦) Trends in Physical Therapy 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m a
PHT 2820L (♦) Physical Therapy Clinical
Practice III 6
6
Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. Total 74
Program Notes:
Students:
• must be officially selected into the program,
• must maintain a grade of C or better in all courses
according to program grade scale,
• must provide their own transportation to area clinical facilities,
• must have health insurance, and
• must buy liability insurance which is available at summer
C registration at the student’s expense.
Completion of Phase 1 does not guarantee admission
into Phase 2. Interested students should contact the Office
of Admissions at (386) 754-4396 for a program information
packet.
Registered Nursing (NRVA)
(72 credit hours)
The Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ASDN), a
limited access program, qualifies the student to take the national
licensing exam to become a registered nurse. The program is
approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (1964), 4052 Bald
Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252, (850)
245-4125 and accredited by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite
500, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.ninac.org.
Students seeking admission to the ASDN program must:
• submit a Florida Gateway College admission
application to the Admissions Office,
• have official high school transcript, GED or documentation
of Home Schooling, and any transcripts from colleges
other than FGC sent to the FGC Admissions Office.
• provide scores for ACT or SAT standardized testing
OR register and take a college placement test prior to
advisement in the nursing department,
• upon declaring nursing as a major attend the next
Group Nursing Advising Session. Sessions held
monthly according to the scheduled dates and times.
• complete prep courses as required, prior to registering
for the prerequisite and corequisite science courses,
• maintain minimum GPA of 2.50 and no grade below a
C in all prerequisite courses and any completed
corequisite courses,
• submit to nursing department by March 1:
• current score (within past two years) of 75 or higher
on the nursing entrance exam (RNET/HESI),
• ASDN supplemental application,
• unofficial copy of transcripts from colleges attended,
including FGC,
• two letters of reference and a brief resume
Prerequisite and corequisite courses completed by the end of
the spring term in which you are applying are included in the
required 2.5 GPA for admission to the program.
The student must provide official transcripts to the
Nursing Department and the Registrar’s Office immediately
following the end of Spring term for prerequisites and/or
corequisites taken at a college other than FGC during the Spring
term in which the student is applying. The transcripts must be
received no later than May 15, to receive credit for the courses
completed in Spring term.
Applicants are responsible for providing the above
documentation if they wish to be considered for admission to
the nursing program. Make copies of all documentation for your
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personal records. Failure to present proper documentation may
result in non-acceptance into the program.
Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee admission to
the program. Admission is competitive.
Guaranteed Admission
Any applicant who has earned a minimum grade of B+ in
all prerequisite courses and any corequisite courses taken will be
guaranteed admission, providing all of the above requirements
are met. All pre- and corequisite courses must be taken at Florida
Gateway College.
Career Pathway Admission
A number of positions will be reserved for Career Pathway
students, under a Career Pathway agreement among FGC and
the high schools in the service area. To be eligible for one of these
positions, a Career Pathway student must meet all requirements
for admission as listed above and: (1) attend Florida Gateway
College for all pre- and corequisite courses, (2) have a minimum
2.75 GPA in all prerequisite and any corequisite classes taken,
and (3) apply to the Nursing Program within two years of high
school graduation.
Other Admission
Students who do not qualify under the Guaranteed
Admission or Career Pathway Admission criteria will be
admitted if space is available, with places being awarded to
those individuals with the highest points using the ASDN Point
System for Competitive Admission.
In depth admission information may be found in the
ASDN Admission Booklet in the Allied Health Department, the
Admissions Office, and the College Web site www.fgc.edu. Florida
Gateway College reserves the right to make changes in admission
criteria and program information, as circumstances require.
All applicants will be notified of their status via letter mailed
June 1.
In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in the Allied Health Programs
must now meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida
Statues S. 400.211. An in-depth background screen and drug screen is
required. Further instructions regarding the background and drug screen
is provided in the acceptance letter. All screening must be completed no
more than six weeks prior to the first day of class. Results of screening
must be available to the program coordinator by the last day of open
registration as determined by the FGC Academic Calendar.
Random screening within the program may be required. Cost is
the responsibility of the student for admission background and drug
screening and any further random analysis.
All students who graduate from a nursing program and
wish to take the registered nurse NCLEX-RN exam in Florida
are subject to the licensure and screening process of the Florida
Board of Nursing.
Program Readmission
A student who has been admitted into the program and
withdraws or does not satisfactorily complete the requirements
for a required course may be considered for readmission. A
student may be readmitted no more than one time. A student
who has previously been readmitted and who subsequently
earns a grade of D will be dismissed from the program.
The ASDN program includes 30 credit hours of general
education courses, and 42 credit hours of nursing courses. The
following 13 credit hours (prerequisite courses) may be taken at
the students own pace, but must be completed by the end of the
Spring term prior to admission to the program.
Prerequisite Courses (required):
BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I (GE) 3
BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (GE) 1
ENC 1101 Freshman English I (GE) 3
DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development 3
MAC 1105 College Algebra (GE) (or higher) or
MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I (GE) 3
or any higher level math course
Total 13
In order to be considered for admission, an overall GPA
of 2.5 or higher, with no grade below a C is required in all
prerequisite courses. Completion of the courses does not
guarantee admission into the program.
The following 17 credit hours (corequisite courses) may
be taken prior to or following admission to the program.
Completion of science courses prior to entering the nursing
program is strongly recommended to enhance success in the
nursing program. All sciences courses must have a lab.
Corequisite Courses
BSC 2086 Anatomy and Physiology II (GE) 3
(must be completed prior to end of 2nd semester)
BSC 2086L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (GE) 1
MCB 2010 Microbiology (GE) 3
(must be completed prior to end of 3rd semester)
MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab (GE) 1
SPC 2608 Public Speaking 3
(must be completed prior to end of 2nd semester)
HUN 1201 Human Nutrition 3
(must be completed prior to end of 1st semester)
PHI 2600 Ethics (GE) or 3
HUM 2020 Introduction to the Humanities (GE)
HUM 2210 Humanities - PreHistory to Renaissance or
HUM 2230 Humanities - Renaissance to Modern Times or
HUM 2310 Mythology in Arts (GE) or
HUM 2472 Intercultural Explorations or
HUM 2511 Arts & Music or
HUM 2551 Philosophy & Religion
(must be completed prior to graduation)
Total 17
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For credit toward admission to the program, Anatomy
and Physiology 1 & 2 coursework must be completed with a C
or higher within the previous five (5) years. If coursework was
completed more than five years ago, you must pass the college
required competency exam OR you may take Essentials of
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BSC 2084C). For credit toward
admissions to the program, Microbiology coursework must be
completed with a C or higher within the previous five (5) years.
If coursework was completed more than five years ago, you must
pass the college required competency exam. Permission may
be granted by the Vice President for Instruction and Student
Services to repeat microbiology coursework that was completed
more than five years ago, provided the coursework was
completed with a grade of C or better. Any repeat course must
also be completed with a grade of C or better.
All competency exams must be completed prior to the
March 1 application deadline. Please contact the testing center
for testing information.
An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, with no grade below a C is
required in all corequisite courses. Students who do not complete
the corequisite courses within the specified timeframe with a C
or better will not permitted to continue in the nursing program.
The 42 credit hours of nursing courses are to be completed
in the following sequence. In order to progress in the nursing
program, all nursing courses must be completed with a
minimum grade of C.
Core Courses
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
NUR 1142 Pharmacology 2
2
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
NUR 1020C Nursing Foundations 8
8
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
NUR 1213C Nursing Process I 8
8
f o u rt h s e m e s t e r
NUR 1214L Clinical Skills 2
NUR 1520C Mental Health 3
5
f i f t h s e m e s t e r
NUR 2241C Nursing Process II 9
9
s i x t h s e m e s t e r
NUR 2420C Maternity Health 5
NUR 2310C Pediatric Nursing 5
10
Registered Nursing A.S. Total 72
demonstrate knowledge of computers by one of the following:
a) college credit computer course, b) noncredit college computer
course, or c) college examination.
Program Notes:
• All nursing students must construct their class
schedules with the assistance of the nursing faculty,
who must approve all course exemptions, alternatives,
or substitutions.
• Additional costs are required when admitted to this
program including costs of uniforms, clinic shoes,
liability insurance, health insurance, medical exam,
standardized testing, graduation costs, in depth back
ground screen, and licensing fees.
• Students are required to submit proof of current
CPR certification[Healthcare Provider for American
Heart Association (AHA) or Professional Rescuer for
American Red Cross (ARC)] prior to participation in
hands-on clinical rotations. Students must maintain
current CPR certification throughout the nursing
program.
• Standardized tests and remediation are mandatory for
all students.
• Laboratories in nursing are calculated using a 1 to 3
ratio or one credit equals 150 minutes.
• Course calendars may vary from the College calendar
due to availability of clinical sites. The student will
have clinical assignments during days, evenings, week
days, and weekends at various times during the Nursing
Program.
LPN to RN Bridge Tracks
LPN-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time (BRTA)
(72 credits: 10 experiential credits awarded for LPN status)
The Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ASDN), a
limited access program, includes the following components:
Traditional Generic, LPN-to-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time,
and the LPN-to-RN Bridge: Fast-Track Part-Time. The ASDN
program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (1964),
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252,
(850) 245-4125 and accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Rd NE,
Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.nlnac.org.
Because of the common body of knowledge between the
Practical Nursing program and the Registered Nursing program,
it is possible for accepted Licensed Practical Nurses to complete
the LPN-to-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time component in
approximately four semesters. Completion of this component
qualifies the student to take the national licensing exam to
become a registered nurse.
A.S.
Degree
In order to meet graduation requirements, students must
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Students seeking admission to the Traditional Bridge
component must:
• submit a Florida Gateway College admission
application to the Admissions Office,
• have official high school transcript, GED or documentation
of Home Schooling, and any transcripts from colleges
other than FGC sent to the FGC Admissions Office.
• provide scores for ACT or SAT standardized testing
OR register and take the CPT prior to advisement in
the nursing department,
• complete prep courses as required, prior to registering
for the science courses,
• maintain minimum GPA of 2.50 and no grade below
a C in all prerequisite courses and any completed
corequisite courses.
• after declaring the LPN- to- RN Bridge; Traditional
Full-Time as a major, attend the next Group Nursing
Advising Session held monthly according to the scheduled
dates and times,
• score at the national average or higher on the NLN
Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (N.A.C.E.) if the
student graduated from a PN program more than five
years ago or outside the state of Florida,
• submit to the Nursing Department by August 1:
• the Traditional Bridge supplemental application,
• an unofficial copy of transcripts from colleges attended
including FGC,
• two letters of reference,
• a brief resume,
• a copy of current Florida LPN license,
• current score (within past two years) of 75 or higher on
the nursing entrance exam (RNET/HESI),
• documentation of full time work experience as an LPN
(acute care facility preferred). All applicants must have
one year of documented full time work experience
as an LPN prior to admission. Applicants with less
than one year of full-time work experience as a LPN
as of August 1, must submit documentation of all fulltime
work experience at that time. Proof of completion
of remaining work experience (to equal or exceed
one year) must be submitted by the last day of open
registration as determined by the FGC Academic
Calendar.
Prerequisite and corequisite courses completed by the end
of the spring term in which you are applying are included in the
required 2.5 GPA for admission to the program.
The student must provide official transcripts to the Nursing
Department and the Registrar’s Office immediately following the
end of fall semester for prerequisites and/or corequisites taken at
a college other than FGC during the fall semester in which the
student is applying. The official transcripts must be received
by the last day of open registration as determined by the FGC
Academic Calendar. Applicants must submit a progress report,
from the course instructor, for all current classes in progress
by September 15. Failure to provide these in a timely manner
may result in nonadmission to the nursing program.
Applicants are responsible for providing the above documentation
if they wish to be considered for admission to the
nursing program. Make copies of all documentation for your
personal records. Failure to present proper documentation may
result in non-acceptance into the program.
Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee admission to
the program. Admission is competitive. Admission is awarded
to those individuals with the highest points using the ASDN
Point System for Competitive Admission.
In depth admission information may be found in the ASDN
LPN-to-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time Admission Booklet in the
Allied Health Department, the Admissions Office, and the College
Web site www.fgc.edu. Florida Gateway College reserves the right to
make changes in admission criteria and program information as circumstances
require in the continuing development of the program.
Conditional acceptance letters are mailed by October 30.
In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in the Allied Health Programs
must now meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida
Statues S. 400.211. An in-depth background screen and drug screen
is required. Further instructions regarding the background and drug
screen is provided in the acceptance letter. All screening must be completed
no more than six weeks prior to the first day of class. Results
of screening must be available to the program coordinator by
the last day of open registration as determined by the FGC
Academic Calendar.
Random screening within the program may be required. Cost is
the responsibility of the student for admission background and drug
screening and any further random analysis.
All students who graduate from a nursing program and wish
to take the registered nurse NCLEX-RN exam in Florida are subject
to the licensure and screening process of the Florida Board of
Nursing.
Program Readmission
A student who has been admitted into the program and
withdraws or does not satisfactorily complete the requirements
for a required course may be considered for readmission. A student
may be readmitted no more than one time. A student who
has previously been readmitted and who subsequently earns a
grade of D will be dismissed from the program.
The LPN-to-RN Bridge: Traditional Full-Time component
includes 30 credit hours of general education courses, 32 credit
hours of nursing courses, and 10 experiential learning credits.
The following prerequisite courses must be completed by the end
of the Fall term prior to January admission.
Prerequisite Courses:
ENC 1101 Freshman English I (GE) 3
DEP 2004 Human Growth & Development 3
BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I (GE) 3

Associate in
Science Degree
BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (GE) 1
BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II (GE) 3
BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (GE) 1
MCB 2010 Microbiology (GE) 3
MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab (GE) 1
MGF 1106
MAC 1105
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I (GE) or
College Algebra (GE) or
any higher level math course 3
HUN 1201 Human Nutrition 3
NUR 1142 Pharmacology * 2
* counts as nursing credits.
Total 26
HUM 2472 Intercultural Explorations or
HUM 25ll Art and Music or
HUM 2551 Philosophy and Religion
(must be completed prior to graduation)
Total 6
All corequisite courses must be completed in order to graduate
from the Nursing Program. Each course completed is included
in the student’s GPA for admission purposes. An overall
GPA of 2.5 or higher, with no grade below a C is required
in all corequisite courses. Students who do not complete the
corequisite courses with a C or better within the specified time
frame will not be permitted to continue in the nursing program.
An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher, with no grade below a C is
required in prerequisite courses to be considered for admission
into the program. Completion of these courses does not guarantee
acceptance into the program. All science courses must have a lab.
For credit toward admission to the program, Anatomy
and Physiology 1 & 2 course work must be completed with a
C or higher within the previous five years. If coursework was
completed more than five years ago you must pass the college
required competency exam OR you may complete Essentials of
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BSC 2084C) with a C or higher. For
credit toward admission to the program, Microbiology coursework
must be completed with a C or higher within the previous
five years. If coursework was completed more than five years ago
you must pass the college required competency exam. Permission
may be granted by the Vice President for Instruction and
Student Services to repeat microbiology coursework that was
completed more than five years ago, provided the coursework
was completed with a grade of C or better. Any repeat course
must also be completed with a grade of C or better.
An exemption examination for NUR 1142 Pharmacology
and/or HUN 1201 Human Nutrition is available in the Nursing
Department. A score of 80% is required to pass each exam. A
student cannot enter the Traditional Bridge component without
a successful exam score or satisfactory completion of these
courses.
All competency/exemption exams must be completed prior
to the August 1 application deadline. Please contact the testing
center for testing information.
The following corequisite courses may be taken prior to or
following admission to the Nursing Program.
SPC 2608 Public Speaking 3
PHI 2600 Ethics (GE) 3
HUM 2020 Introduction to the Humanities (GE) or
HUM 2210 Humanities - PreHistory to Renaissance or
HUM 2230 Humanities - Renaissance to Modern Times or
HUM 2310 Mythology in Arts (GE) or
The nursing courses are to be completed in the following
sequence. In order to progress in the nursing program, all nursing
courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Core Courses
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
c r e d i t
h o u r s
NUR 1213C Nursing Process I 8
8
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
NUR 1520C Mental Health 3
3
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
NUR 2241C Nursing Process II 9
9
f o u rt h s e m e s t e r
NUR 2420C Maternity Health 5
NUR 2310C Pediatric Nursing 5
10
Experiential Credit* 10
Registered Nursing A.S. Total 72
* 10 college credits are awarded to all students for experiential
learning in nursing upon successful completion of NUR 1213C
and NUR 2241C with a grade of C or better, as well as documentation
of licensure and a minimum of one year of full-time
employment. LPN’s who have graduated more than five years
ago and/or out-of-state graduates must meet the above requirements
and pass the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam
(N.A.C.E.): Foundations of Nursing at the national average or
higher.
In order to meet graduation requirements, students must
demonstrate knowledge of computers by one of the following:
a) college credit computer course, b) noncredit college computer
course, or c) college examination.
A.S.
Degree
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Program Notes:
• All nursing students must construct their class schedules
with the assistance of the nursing faculty, who must
approve all course exemptions, alternatives, or
substitutions.
• Additional costs are required when admitted to this
program including costs of uniforms, clinic shoes, liability
insurance, health insurance, medical exam, standardized
testing, graduation costs, in depth background screen, and
licensing fees.
• Students are required to submit proof of current
CPR certification[Healthcare Provider for American
Heart Association (AHA) or Professional Rescuer for
American Red Cross (ARC)]prior to participation in
hands-on clinical rotations. Students must maintain
current CPR certification throughout the nursing program.
• Standardized tests and remediation are mandatory for all
students.
• Laboratories in nursing are calculated using a 1 to 3 ratio
or one credit equals 150 minutes.
• Course calendars may vary from the College calendar
due to availability of clinical sites. The student will have
clinical assignments during days, evenings, weekdays, and
weekends at various times during the nursing program.
LPN-RN Bridge Track: Fast-Track Part-Time
(BRFA)
(72 credits: 12 experiential credits awarded for LPN status.)
The College offers opportunities for Licensed Practical
Nurses to become Registered Nurses through an accelerated
curriculum. Because of the common body of knowledge between
the Practical Nursing program and the Registered Nursing
program, it is possible for accepted Licensed Practical Nurses
to complete the LPN-to-RN Bridge: Fast-Track Part-Time,
a component of the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing
(ASDN) program, in approximately 12 months.
The ASDN program is approved by the Florida Board of
Nursing (1964), 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee,
FL 32399-3252, (850) 245-4125 and accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343
Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-
5000, www.nlnac.org.
Students seeking admission to the Fast Track component must:
• submit a Florida Gateway College admission
application to the Admissions Office,
• have official high school transcript, GED or documentation
of Home Schooling, and any transcripts from colleges
other than FGC sent to the FGC Admissions Office.
• provide scores for ACT or SAT standardized testing
OR register and take a college placement test prior to
advisement in the nursing department,
• complete prep courses as required, prior to registering
for the science courses,
• complete all prerequisite courses with no grade below a
C and a GPA of 2.80,
• after declaring the LPN- to- RN Bridge; Fast-Track Part-
Time as a major, attend the next Group Nursing
Advising Session held monthly according to the scheduled
dates and times,
• score at the national average or higher on the NLN
Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (N.A.C.E.) if the
student graduated from a PN program more than five
years ago or outside the state of Florida,
• submit to the Nursing Department by August 1:
• the Fast-Track Bridge supplemental application,
• an unofficial copy of transcripts from colleges including
FGC,
• two letters of reference,
• a brief resume,
• a copy of current Florida LPN license,
• current score (within past two years) of 75 or higher on
the nursing entrance exam (RNET/HESI),
• documentation of full time work experience as an LPN
(acute care facility preferred). All applicants must have
one year of documented full-time work experience
as an LPN prior to admission. Applicants with less
than one year of full-time work experience as a LPN
as of August 1, must submit documentation of all fulltime
work experience at that time. Proof of completion
of remaining work experience (to equal or exceed one
year) must be submitted by the last day of open registration
as determined by the FGC Academic Calendar.
• proof of completion of a 30-hour IV Therapy class
within 18 months of admission to the program. The
30-hour IV Therapy course must be completed by the
end of fall semester of the year the student is applying
to the program. This course is offered through continuing
education (386) 754-4231 and at other colleges.
NOTE: If you completed a class over 18 months
from date of admission, proof of IV experience and
two successful IV starts within the past three months
will be accepted.
• demonstrate knowledge of computers by one of the
following:
a. college credit computer course
b. noncredit college computer course
c. college examination
Prerequisite and corequisite courses completed by the end
of the fall semester in which you are applying are included in the
required 2.8 GPA for admission to the program.
The student must provide official transcripts to the Nursing
Department and the Registrar’s Office immediately following the
end of fall semester for prerequisites taken at a college other than
FGC during the fall semester in which the student is applying. The
transcripts must be received by the last day of open registration as
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determined by the FGC Academic Calendar. Applicants must submit
a progress report, from the course instructor, for all current classes in
progress by September 15. Failure to provide these in a timely manner
may result in nonadmission to the nursing program.
Applicants are responsible for providing the above documentation
if they wish to be considered for admission to the
nursing program. Make copies of all documentation for your
personal records. Failure to present proper documentation may
result in non-acceptance into the program.
Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee admission to
the program. Admission is competitive. Admission is awarded
to those individuals with the highest points using the ASDN
Point System for Competitive Admission.
In depth admission information may be found in the ASDN
LPN-to-RN Bridge: Fast Track Part-Time Admission Booklet in
the Allied Health Department, the Admissions Office, and the
College Web site www.fgc.edu. Florida Gateway College reserves
the right to make changes in admission criteria and program
information as circumstances require in the continuing development
of the program.
Conditional acceptance letters are mailed by October 30.
In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in the Allied Health Programs
must now meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida
Statues S. 400.211. An in-depth background screen and drug screen
is required. Further instructions regarding the background and drug
screen is provided in the acceptance letter. All screening must be completed
no more than six weeks prior to the first day of class. Results
of screening must be available to the program coordinator by the last
day of open registration as determined by the FGC Academic Dates
Calendar. Random screening within the program may be required.
Cost is the responsibility of the student for admission background
and drug screening and any further random analysis.
All students who graduate from a nursing program and wish
to take the registered nurse NCLEX-RN exam in Florida are subject
to the licensure and screening process of the Florida Board of Nursing.
Program Readmission
A student who has been admitted into the program and
withdraws or does not satisfactorily complete the requirements
for a required course may be considered for readmission. A student
may be readmitted no more than one time. A student who
has previously been readmitted and who subsequently earns a
grade of D will be dismissed from the program.
The ASDN program includes 30 credit hours of general
education courses, 30 credit hours of nursing courses, and 12
experiential learning credits. The following prerequisite courses
must be completed by the end of the Fall term prior to January
admission.
Prerequisite Courses (required):
ENC 1101 Freshman English I (GE) 3
SPC 2608 Public Speaking 3
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I (GE) 3
BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (GE) 1
BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II (GE) 3
BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (GE) 1
MCB 2010 Microbiology (GE) 3
MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab (GE) 1
MGF 1106
MAC 1105
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I (GE) OR
College Algebra (GE) OR
any higher level math course 3
NUR 1142 Pharmacology * 2
HUN 1201 Human Nutrition 3
DEP 2004 Human Growth & Development 3
(must be completed prior to end of 2nd semester)
HUM 2020 Introduction to the Humanities (GE) or
HUM 2210 Humanities - PreHistory to Renaissance or
HUM 2230 Humanities - Renaissance to Modern Times or
HUM 2310 Mythology in Arts (GE) or
HUM 2472 Intercultural Explorations or
HUM 25ll Art and Music or
HUM 2551 Philosophy and Religion or
PHI 2600 Ethics (GE) 3
(must be completed prior to end of graduation)
* Counts as nursing credits.
An overall GPA of 2.8 or higher, with no grade below
a C is required in all prerequisite courses to be considered for
admission into the program. Completion of these courses does
not guarantee acceptance into the program. All science courses
must have a lab.
For credit toward admission to the program, Anatomy
and Physiology 1 & 2 course work must be completed with a
C or higher within the previous five years. If coursework was
completed more than five years ago you must pass the college
required competency exam OR you may complete Essentials of
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BSC 2084) with a C or higher. For
credit toward admission to the program, Microbiology coursework
must be completed with a C or higher within the previous
five years. If coursework was completed more than five years ago
you must pass the college required competency exam. Permission
may be granted by the Vice President for Instruction and
Student Services to repeat microbiology coursework that was
completed more than five years ago, provided the coursework
was completed with a grade of C or better. Any repeat course
must also be completed with a grade of C or better.
An exemption examination for NUR 1142 Pharmacology
and/or HUN 1201 Human Nutrition is available in the Nursing
Department. A score of 80% is required to pass each exam. A
student cannot enter the Fast-Track Bridge component without a
successful exam score or satisfactory completion of these courses.
All competency/exemption exams must be completed prior
to the August 1 application deadline. Please contact the testing
center for testing information.
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The nursing courses are to be completed in the following
sequence. In order to progress in the nursing program, all nursing
courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Core Courses
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
NUR 1204C LPN-RN Transition: Adult Health 8
8
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
NUR 1520C Mental Health 3
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
3
NUR 2241C Nursing Process II 9
f o u r s e m e s t e r
9
NUR 2412C LPN-RN Transition:
Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent 8
8
Experiential Credit * 12
Registered Nursing A.S. Total 72
* 12 college credits are awarded to all students for experiential
learning in nursing upon successful completion of NUR 1204C,
and NUR 2241C with a grade of C or better, as well as documentation
of licensure and a minimum of one year of full time
employment. LPN’s who have graduated more than five years
ago and/or out-of-state graduates must meet the above requirements
and pass the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam
(N.A.C.E.): Foundations of Nursing at the national average or
higher.
Program Notes:
• All nursing students must construct their class schedules
with the assistance of the nursing faculty, who must
approve all course exemptions, alternatives, or
substitutions.
• Additional costs are required when admitted to this
program including costs of uniforms, clinic shoes,
liability insurance, health insurance, medical exam,
standardized testing, graduation costs, in depth back
ground screen, and licensing fees.
• Students are required to submit proof of current CPR
certification-health care provider prior to participation in
hands-on clinical rotations. Students must maintain
current CPR certification throughout the nursing
program.
• Standardized tests and remediation are mandatory for all
students.
• Laboratories in nursing are calculated using a 1 to 3 ratio
or one credit equals 150 minutes.
• Course calendars may vary from the College calendar due
to availability of clinical sites.
Respiratory Care (RCTT)
In c o o p e r at i o n w i t h Sa n ta Fe Co l l e g e
(19 credit hours – towards an A.S. Degree)
This specialized program is in partnership with Santa Fe
College. Students will enroll at Florida Gateway College to complete
their general education courses. Specialized respiratory care
courses will be offered by Santa Fe College (SFC), and the A.S.
degree in Respiratory Care is awarded by SFC. This is a selective
admission program. For more information about the program,
please contact Paul Stephan, SFC Respiratory Care Director, at
352-395-5706 or visit the Web site at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/
health/respcare/.
The following courses, which are part of the program, may
be taken at FGC:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
HSC 2531 (GE) Medical Terminology 3
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra or
MGF 1106 (GE) Mathematics for Liberal Arts I or
STA 2023 (GE) Elementary Statistics 3
Social/Behavioral Science elective 3
(course with prefix AMH, EUH, or PSY)*
Humanities/Fine Arts elective
(PHI 2600 is recommended; other acceptable courses
are those with a prefix HUM, ARH, MUL, MUH,
REL)* 3
BSC 2084C (GE) Essentials of Anatomy &
Physiology 4
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*Course must be a General Education (GE) courses as identified
in the FGC catalog.
Veterinary Technology (VETT)
In c o o p e r at i o n w i t h St. Pe t e r s b u r g Co l l e g e
(22 credit hours – towards an A.S. Degree)
This specialized program is in partnership with St. Petersburg
College (SPC). Students will enroll at Florida Gateway College,
complete their general education courses, and then enroll at
St. Petersburg College to complete the A.S. program. The SPC
portion of the program is a totally distance learning program. All
SPC courses are online and students must work at least parttime
for a veterinarian. This is a selective admission program.
For more information about the selection process, please contact
SPC at (727) 341-3653 or visit the Web site at
http://www.spcollege.edu/program/VETTC-AS. The following
general education courses, which are part of the program, are
available at FGC and must be taken before admission to the SPC
portion of this program.
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h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
SPC 1017 (GE) Oral Communications or
SPC 1061 (GE) Introduction to Academic and
Professional Speaking or
SPC 2608 (GE) Public Speaking 3
PHI 2600 (GE) Ethics 3
BSC 2010C (GE) General Biology I with Lab or
ZOO 2010C (GE) General Zoology (includes Lab) 4
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra or
MGF 1106 (GE) Math for Liberal Arts I or
STA 2023 (GE) Elementary Statistics 3
A course with one of the following prefixes:
ARH, HUM, MUH, MUL, REL 3
Social or Behavior Science (GE)
A course with one of the following prefixes:
AMH, ECO, EUH, PSY 3
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Students must also meet the SPC computer literacy
requirement. This may be done by successfully completing
CGS 1570, Computer Applications ( 3 credits) or passing the
SPC computer literacy examination.
Academy of Teacher Preparation
Programs
Early Childhood Education (EECE)
(63 credit hours – A.S. Degree)
The Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood
Education prepares students for a variety of careers in the area of
early childhood. The coursework of this program focuses on the
development, care and education of young children. Students
may choose from specialization tracks in the following areas:
Infant-Toddler, Preschool, Special Needs, School Age and Child
Care Center Management.
Graduates may pursue a career as a:
• Child Care Director
• Child Care Teacher
• Infant/Toddler Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Licensing Specialist
• Public School Paraprofessional
• Parent Educator
• Resource and Referral Specialist
• Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist
The opportunities for employment in the field of early
childhood education are numerous. Graduates may find
employment in Head Start Programs, Early Head Start Programs,
private and public prekindergarten programs, the public school
system, nonprofit agencies, Department of Children and Families,
resource and referral agencies and school readiness coalitions.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete application to FGC
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• interview with an advisor in the Academy of Teacher
Preparation Programs.
Students at Florida Gateway College develop and set their
schedules with the assistance of an advisor. The following is the
A.S. Early Childhood Education sequence of courses:
First Year
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101** (GE) Freshman English I 3
MGF 1106** (GE) Math for Liberal Arts I or
MGF 1107** (GE) Math for Liberal Arts II 3
PSY 2012** (GE) General Psychology I 3
MUL 1010** (GE) Music Appreciation or
HUM 2551** (GE) Philosophy & Religion 3
12
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
CHD 1220** (♦) Child Growth & Development I 3
BSC 2010C* (GE) General Biology with Lab 4
EEC 1309C (♦) Early Childhood Education
Foundations 3
EEC 2300** (♦) Cognitive Experiences for Young
Children 3
13
s u m m e r t e r m a
HUN 2410** (♦) Child Nutrition & Health 3
EEC 1600 Guidance for Young Children 3
6
s u m m e r t e r m b
EEC 2401** (♦) Home and Community 3
3
Second Year
fa l l t e r m
EEC 1601** (♦) Observing & Recording Child
Behavior 3
EEC 2200 (♦) Language & Literacy in Early
Childhood 3
EDF 1005** Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3
Elective (♦) 6
15
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s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
SPC 2608** (GE) Public Speaking
h o u r s
3
EEC 2949C (♦) Internship-Child Development 2
EME 2040** Introduction to Technology for
Educators 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
14
Early Childhood Education A.S. Total 63
*CCP (CDAE) meets requirement of EEC 1001 and EEC
2300.
**Distance Learning Option Available.
Recommended A.S. Early Childhood Education Electives or
any general education transferable elective:
CHD 1312** Infants and Toddlers
EEC 2002** Foundations of Childcare and Education
Administration
EEC 2521** Child Care & Administration Leadership
Management
EEX 2013** Survey of Disabling Conditions in Young
Children
CHD 1230** Child Growth & Development II
EDF 2085** Introduction to Diversity for Educators
CHD 1339 Learning Through Play
EEC 1001 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Banner Center for Global Logistics
Supply Chain Management (SCML)
(64 credit hours – A.S. Degree)
c r e d i t
Florida Gateway College offers the Associate in Science
degree (A.S.) in Supply Chain Management (logistics and
distribution). The degree is designed to prepare students with
cross-functional skills necessary for the integration of the business
processes involved in the planning, acquisition, flow and
distribution of goods and services or the enter the state university
system. Students who choose the alternative route should be
aware that 12 hours of additional general education courses are
required to transfer to the state university of choice. The program
curriculum focuses on related business and accounting practices
such as standard policies and operating procedures, negotiation
techniques, planning, organizing, logistics concepts, purchasing
and inventory control theory. Emphasis is placed on the development
of business and managerial skills necessary for the efficient
and effective performance of all operations within a company’s
supply chain.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in MicroSoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra or
MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 3
TRA 2154 (♦) Introduction to Supply Chain
Management 3
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
Humanities Elective (GE):
(HUM, PHI, REL, ARH course or THE 2000) 3
15
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
ENC 1102 (GE) Freshman English II or 3
ENC 1210 Technical Writing
MAN 2500 (♦) Operations Management 3
TRA 2010 (♦) Transportation & Distribution 3
SPC 1061 or SPC 2608 (GE) Speech 3
Professional Elective 4
16
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
TRA 2230 (♦) Warehouse Management 3
TRA 2131 (♦) Purchasing & Inventory Management 3
Social Science (GE) (AMH 2010 or 2020,
ECO 2013, EUH 2000 or 2001, or PSY course) 3
Professional Elective 3
16
f o u rt h s e m e s t e r
MAN 2043 (♦) Principles of Quality Management 3
MAN 1942 (♦) Supply Chain Management
Internship 2
Professional Elective 3
Professional Elective 3
Professional Elective 3
Elective 3
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Supply Chain Management A.S. Total 64
Recommended Electives are:
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES
MAN 2930 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
MAN 2021 Principles of Management
ECO 2023 Microeconomics
MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing
BUL 2241 Business Law
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics
SPN 1120 Elementary Spanish I
*SCIENCE ELECTIVE BSC, CHM, GLY, PHY, AST
ELECTIVES
CGS 2511 Spreadsheets
CGS 1103 Project Management
CGS 1363 Geographic Information Systems
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
SBM 2000 Small Business Management
SYG 1310 Human Relations
OST 1384 Introduction to Customer Service
MNA 2345 Principles of Supervision
*SCIENCE ELECTIVE BSC, CHM, GLY, PHY, AST
Program Notes:
Students:
• may exempt courses if sufficient skills are demonstrated or
if the division chairperson agrees to a course substitution.
If a student exempts one or more courses, acceptable
elective(s) must be taken.
• must have all electives or alternatives approved by the
program advisor or division chairperson, and
• must complete preparatory classes in English, reading,
math, and student development, if placement scores are
not at required levels.
Business
Business Administration (BAVM)
(64 credit hours – A.S. Degree)
Florida Gateway College offers the Associate in Science
degree in Business Administration. The degree is designed to
prepare students to enter the business world as mid-managers in
a variety of environments, or to enter the state university system
in the School of Business. Students who choose the latter route
should be aware that she/he will be required to take an additional
12 hours of general education courses upon transfer to the state
university of her/his choice.
To be officially accepted into this program, students must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board
of Education Rule, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes
and 16 hours of classes marked as core course (♦) before
being officially admitted to this program.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor. All core (♦) courses must have a
C or better.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
GEB 1011 (♦) Introduction to Business 3
OST 2713 (♦) Word Processing I 3
MTB 1103 (♦) Business Math 3
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
ENC 1102 (GE) Freshman English II 3
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra 3
ENC 1210 Technical Writing 3
BUL 2241 Business Law I 3
ECO 2013 (GE) Macroeconomics 3
15
su m m e r s e m e s t e r
ECO 2023 Microeconomics 3
3
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
SPC 2608 (GE) Public Speaking 3
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
Humanities (GE) (PHI 1100 or 2600) 3
MAN 2021 (♦) Principles of Management or *
MNA 2345 (♦) Principles of Supervision 3
STA 2023 (GE) Elementary Statistics 3
16
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
MAC 2233 (GE) Survey of Calculus 3
MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing 3
SBM 2000 Small Business Management 3
Elective 3
15
Business Administration A.S. Total 64
A.S.
Degree
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Program Notes:
Students:
• may exempt courses if sufficient skills are demonstrated
or if the division chairperson agrees to a course substitution.
If a student exempts one or more courses, acceptable
elective(s) must be taken.
• must have all electives or alternatives approved by the
faculty advisor or division chairperson, and
• must complete preparatory classes in English, reading,
math, and student development, if placement scores are not
at required levels.
Recommended Electives are:
APA 2144 Introduction to QuickBooks
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics
PSY 2012 General Psychology I
HSC 2531 Medical Terminology
SPC 1017 Oral Communications
FIN 2104 Personal Finance
SPC 1061 Introduction to Academic and
Professional Speaking
*It is recommended taking one as a required course and the other
as an elective.
Office Administration (OFAD)
(63 credit hours - A.S. Degree)
The Associate in Science degree in Office Administration
prepares students for employment in the traditional and
automated office environments. Modern office practices,
communications, and technical skills are developed using the
most up-to-date information and electronic office equipment.
Essential human relations skills are also emphasized in this
comprehensive program.
To be officially considered for this program, students must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board
of Education Rules, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes
and 16 hours of classes designated as core courses (♦).
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor. All core (♦) courses must have a
C or better.
The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
General Education Course (GE) 3
OST 1101 (♦) Keyboarding I 3
OST 2401 (♦) Office Procedures 3
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
ENC 1210 Technical Writing 3
Humanities (GE) 3
OST 2355 (♦) Records Management 3
CGS 2511 (♦) Spreadsheets 3
OST 1102 (♦) Keyboarding II 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m
Elective 2
2
SECOND YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I 3
MTB 1103 (♦) Business Mathematics 3
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
OST 2713 (♦) Word Processing I 3
Math/Science (GE) 3
16
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
MAN 2021 (♦) Principles of Management or
MNA 2345 (♦) Principles of Supervision 3
CGS 2541 (♦) Database Management 3
OST 1581 (♦) Professional Development
in the Work Environment 3
OST 1601 (♦) Machine Transcription 3
CGS 1572 (♦) Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
15
Office Administration A.S. Total 63
Program Notes:
Students:
• may exempt College Reading, Keyboarding 1 or other
courses if sufficient skills are demonstrated or if the
program chairperson agrees to a course substitution.
A student who exempts one or more classes must take
other suitable electives, and
• if deficient in English, reading, or math will be required
to enroll in preparatory courses which do not count
toward the college degree.
Recommended electives are:
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
APA 2144 Introduction to QuickBooks
BUL 2241 Business Law I
CGS 1103 Project Management
ECO 2013 Macroeconomics
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FIN 2104 Personal Finance
HIM 2282 Basic Medical Coding
HIM 2283 Advanced Medical Coding
HSC 2531 Medical Terminology
OST 1384 Introduction to Customer Service
SBM 2000 Small Business Management (♦)
Computer
Computer Information Technology (CITN)
(63 credit hours - A.S. Degree)
The Computer Information Technology program prepares
students for employment as a microcomputer support specialist,
help desk specialist, user support analyst, applications system
specialist, information systems specialist, technical support
specialist, computer information manager, user support
analyst supervisor, computer systems analyst, customer service
representative, computer operator, computer repair technician,
computer sales person, help desk office supervisor, office systems
support specialist, software tester, software trainer, user support
specialist, or to provide supplemental training for persons
previously or currently employed in these occupations.
The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
COP 1000 (♦) Introduction to Programming 3
COP 2830 (♦) Basic Web Page Programming 3
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
Elective 3
15
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
SPC 2608 (GE) Public Speaking 3
Elective 3
CGS 2541 (♦) Database Management 3
Elective 3
CET 1600C Networking for Home and
Small Business 3
15
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I 3
CET 1610C Working at a Small to Medium
Business 3
CET 1178C (♦) Computer Repair and Upgrading 3
MGF 1106 (GE) Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3
OST 1581 Professional Development in the
Work Environment 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
Humanities (GE) 3
OST 1384 Introduction to Customer Service 3
CET 2615C Introducing Routing and Switching
in the Enterprise 3
CET 2179C Computer Systems Troubleshooting 3
ENC 1210 Technical Writing 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m
CET 2620C Designing and Supporting Computer
Networks 3
3
Computer Information Technology A.S. Total 63
Program Notes:
Students:
• must have all electives approved by a faculty advisor
or division chairperson,
• must complete preparatory classes in English, writing,
math and student development if placement scores
are not at required levels, and
• may exempt course if sufficient skills are demonstrated, or
if the division chairperson agrees to a course substitution.
If student exempts one or more courses, acceptable
elective(s) must be taken.
Recommended electives are:
Any other CGS course
Any other CET course
Any other COP course
OST 2713 Word Processing I
GRA 1117C Introduction to Computer Graphics
GRA 2751C Web Design I
PGY 2801C Digital Photography I
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Computer Programming and Analysis
(CPVM)
(63 credit hours - A.S. Degree)
The Associate in Science degree in Computer Programming
and Analysis prepares students for employment in computer
programming, computer applications, entry level analysis, and
computer sales.
The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:
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FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
COP 1000 (♦) Introduction to Programming 3
COP 2830 (♦) Basic Web Page Programming 3
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
CGS 2511 (♦) Spreadsheets 3
15
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
SPC 1017 (GE) Oral Communications or
SPC 2608 (GE) Public Speaking 3
COP 1332 Visual Basic 3
CGS 2541 (♦) Database Management 3
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
COP 1334 Beginning C++ Programming
or other COP class 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra or
MGF 1106 (GE) Math for Liberal Arts I 3
3
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I 3
Other COP course 3
CET 1178C (♦) Computer Repair and Upgrading 3
Approved Elective 3
OST 1581 Professional Development in the
Work Environment 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
Humanities (GE) 3
COP 2335C Intermediate C++ Programming 3
CET 1600C Networking For Home and Small
Business 3
CET 2179C Computer Systems Troubleshooting 3
Approved Elective 3
15
Computer Programming & Analysis A.S. Total 63
Approved electives are:
Any other CGS course
Any other CET course
Any other COP course
OST 2713 Word Processing I
GRA 1117C Introduction to Computer Graphics
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
GRA 2751C Web Design I
PGY 2801C Digital Photography I
Program Notes:
Students:
• must have all electives approved by a faculty advisor
or division chairperson,
• must complete preparatory classes in English, writing,
math and student development if placement scores
are not at required levels, and
• may exempt course if sufficient skills are demonstrated, or
if the division chairperson agrees to a course substitution.
If student exempts one or more courses, acceptable
elective(s) must be taken.
Graphic Design
Technology - A.S. Program
(College Credit Certificate also available)*
Graphic Design Technology (GRAT)
(64 credit hours)
The Associate of Science degree in Graphic Design
Technology prepares students for employment in the
graphic design industry. Graduates will have the skills to
work in advertising, desktop publishing, Web publishing,
electronic photo enhancement, and digital illustration. Visual
communications through electronic and print reproduction
methods are emphasized. Students develop technical and
creative skills with layout, illustration, typography, digital
graphics and photography, page layout, prepress, and Web
design. Skills are developed on a computer production
environment using current industry standard software. The
graphic design fields offer growing opportunities for both selfemployed
individuals and employees of graphics businesses.
Students earning an A.S. degree must complete MAC 1105 or
MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics course.
A college credit certificate in Graphic Design Production
may be awarded upon completion of ART 1201C, CGS 1572,
GRA 1103C, GRA 1117C, GRA 1206C, PGY 2801C, GRA
2122C, and GRA 2151C. See Professor Fran Rossi for further
information about the certificate program within Graphic Arts.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes and
16 semester hours of the courses marked as core courses (♦).
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor.
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The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
ART 1201C (♦) Design Fundamentals 3
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
GRA 1103C (♦) Graphic Design Basics 3
GRA 1117C (♦) Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
PGY 2401C (♦) Introduction to Photography 3
PGY 2801C (♦) Digital Photography I 3
CGS 1572 (♦) Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
GRA 2151C (♦) Computer Illustration w/Illustrator 3
ART 1300C (♦) Drawing I 3
15
s u m m e r s e m e s t e r
Approved Art Elective (listed below) 3
3
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
GRA 1206C (♦) Typography 3
MGF 1106 (GE) Mathematics for Liberal Arts 1 or
MAC 1105* (GE) College Algebra 3
GRA 2122C (♦) Desktop Publishing
with Quark 3
ARH 1000 (GE) Art Appreciation and Introduction
to the Visual Arts or
ARH 2050 (GE) Art History: Prehistory to
Gothic or
ARH 2051 (GE) Art History: Renaissance to
Modern 3
Approved Art Elective (listed below) 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
GRA 2751C Web Design I 3
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I or
DEP 2004 (GE) Human Growth & Development 3
SPC 1017 (GE) Oral Communications or
SPC 2608 (GE) Public Speaking 3
GRA 2181C (♦) Portfolio 4
Approved Art Elective (Listed below) 3
16
Graphic Design Technology A.S. Total 64
GRA 1103C Graphic Design Basics and GRA 1117C
Introduction to Computer Graphics are offered fall semester
only and are prerequisites for GRA 1206C, GRA 2122C, GRA
2751C, GRA 2151C, GRA 2181C, and PGY 2801C.
Approved Art Electives are:
ARH 1000 Art Appreciation and Introduction to
the Visual Arts
ARH 2050 Art History: Prehistory to Gothic
ARH 2051 Art History: Renaissance to Modern
ART 2330C Drawing II
ART 1203C Three-Dimensional Design
PGY 2404C Photography II
ART 1400C Printmaking
COP 2830 Basic Web Page Programming
GRA 2940 Graphic Design Internship
Criminal Justice
Technology - A.S. Programs
General (CRJL)
(Minimum 64 credit hours)
The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice
Technology is designed to provide a solid foundation upon
which students prepare for the analysis of social and human
problems necessary for functioning within the criminal justice
system.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule,
• complete at least half of the requisite program course
work in general education courses and all occupational
courses designated as (♦), and
• interview with the program coordinator before formal
admission into the program is approved.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of the A.S. advisor, who must approve all
course alternatives.
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
MGF 1106 (GE) Mathematics for Liberal Arts I or
MAC 1105 (GE) College Algebra 3
SYG 1000 Introduction to Sociology 3
CCJ 1020 (♦) Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
Criminal Justice Elective (♦) 3
15
A.S.
Degree
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ist or Technician, or Process and Production Technician in
various specialized areas, or to provide supplemental training
for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
It includes, but is not limited to, communication
skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability
skills, technical competency, safe and efficient work practices
and a combination of theory and laboratory activities
to gain the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills to
perform preventive and corrective maintenance and support
for engineering design, processes, production, testing,
and/or maintaining product quality. This program focuses
on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and
demonstration of the following elements of Engineering and
Manufacturing Technologies and Industrial Applications:
production materials and processes, quality, computer-aided
drafting, electronics, mechanics, instrumentation and safety.
This degree is a planned sequence of instruction consisting
of five specialization tracks with one common technical
core. It is recommended that students complete the
core or demonstrate a mastery of the student performance
standards contained in the core before advancing to the
course(s) in the next level of specialization. The common
core consists of 18 credit hours of technical core courses
from the following areas: instrumentation and measurement,
manufacturing processes and materials, quality ,computeraided
drafting, electronics, and safety. The total Associate
in Science degree program consists of 60 credit hours. The
18 credit hour technical core has been defined to align with
the skills standards in the Manufacturing Skills Standards
Council’s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT)
credential MSSC skill standards define the knowledge, skills,
and performance needed by today’s frontline manufacturing
workers. After completing this core and the General Education
requirements it is anticipated that students will be
prepared to pass the MSSC CPT Certification. The Advanced
Manufacturing Specialization track builds on those
fundamentals with more in-depth study of automation and
instrumentation (including PLC basics), metrology and process
improvements (including total predictive maintenance,
lubrication technology, vibration and alignment).
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules with
the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
Engineering Technology Quality -
Advanced Manufacturing (EGTM)
(60 credit hours - A.S. degree)
General Education Courses
ENC 1101 Freshman English I (GE) 3
PHI 2600 Ethics (GE) 3
SPC 2608 Public Speaking (GE) 3
MAC 1105 College Algebra or
MGF 1106/1107 Math for Liberal Arts I/II (GE) 3
Social Science (GE) 3
Total 15
Core Courses
EET 1084C Introduction to Electronics 3
ETD 1320 Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting (AutoCAD) 3
ETI 1110 Principles of Quality Assurance 3
ETI 1420 Manufacturing Materials & Processes 3
ETI 1701 Industrial Safety 3
ETM 1010C Mechanical Measurement &
Instrumentation 3
Total 18
Specialization Courses (Advanced Manufacturing)
EST 1511 Motors and Controls 3
ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing
& Six Sigma 3
EST 1542C Introduction to Programmable
Logic Controllers 3
EST 1535C Automated Process Control 3
Total 12
Specialization Courses (Advanced Manufacturing)
MAN 2500 Operations Management 3
EST 1540C Industrial Applications using
PLCs and Robotics 3
ETM 2315 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3
ETM 2315L Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 3
Technical Electives 3
Total 15
Total Credit Hours 60
Recommended Technical Electives:
ETI 1628 Developing and Coaching Self-Directed Work Teams
ETI 1644 Production and Inventory Control
ETI 2408C Welding Processes
ETI 1949L Manufacturing Internship
PHY 1020 Essentials of Physics
ENC 1210 Technical Writing
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus
Program Notes:
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Students:
• may articulate the 18 credit hour Engineering Technology
Support Specialist Certificate if they possess the
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC) Certified
Produc tion Technician (CPT) credential
• must have all electives or alternatives approved by the
faculty advisor or division chairperson, and
• must complete preparatory classes in English, reading,
math, and student development, if placement scores are not
at required levels.
Engineering Process Technology Quality
(60 credit hours - A.S. degree)
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
Engineering Process Technology Quality
(EGTQ)
(60 credit hours - A.S. degree)
Florida Gateway College offers the Associate in Science
degree (A.S.) in Engineering Process Technology Quality specialization.
The degree is designed to prepare students for initial
employment with an occupational title as Engineering Support
Specialist, Engineering Specialist, Quality Assurance Technician/
Technologist, or Process and Production Technician in various
specialized areas, or to provide supplemental training for
persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
It includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership
skills, human relations and employability skills, technical
competency, safe and efficient work practices and a combination
of theory and laboratory activities to gain the necessary cognitive
and manipulative skills to perform preventive and corrective
maintenance and support for engineering design, processes,
production, testing, and/or maintaining product quality.
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and
stresses understanding and demonstration of the following
elements of Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies and
Industrial Applications: production materials and processes,
quality, computer-aided drafting, electronics, mechanics, instrumentation
and safety
This degree is a planned sequence of instruction consisting
of five specialization tracks with one common technical core. It
is recommended that students complete the core or demonstrate
a mastery of the student performance standards contained in
the core before advancing to the course(s) in the next level of
specialization. The common core consists of 18 credit hours of
technical core courses from the following areas: instrumentation
and measurement, manufacturing processes and materials, quality,
computer-aided drafting, electronics, and safety. The total
Associate in Science degree program consists of 60 credit hours.
The 18 credit hour technical core has been defined to align
with the skills standards in the Manufacturing Skills Standards
Council’s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential.
MSSC skill standards define the knowledge, skills, and
performance needed by today’s frontline manufacturing workers.
After completing this core and the General Education requirements,
it is anticipated that students will be prepared to pass the
MSSC CPT Certification.
General Education Courses
ENC 1101 Freshman English I (GE) 3
PHI 2600 Ethics (GE) 3
SPC 2608 Public Speaking (GE) 3
MAC 1105 College Algebra or
MGF 1106/1107 Math for Liberal Arts I/II (GE) 3
Social Science (GE) 3
Total 15
Core Courses
EET 1084C Introduction to Electronics 3
ETD 1320 Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting (AutoCAD) 3
ETI 1110 Principles of Quality Assurance 3
ETI 1420 Manufacturing Materials & Processes 3
ETI 1701 Industrial Safety 3
ETM 1010C Mechanical Measurements &
Instrumentation 3
Total 18
Specialization Courses (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)
ETI 1610 Principles of Six Sigma 3
ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing
& Six Sigma 3
ETI 1623 Tools for Lean Manufacturing 3
ETI 1628 Developing & Coaching Self Directed
Work Teams 3
Total 12
Specialization Courses (Six Sigma Black Belt)
ETI 2619 Six Sigma Project Management 3
ETI 2624 Six Sigma Black Belt Concepts 3
ETI 2626 Six Sigma Capstone Project 3
ETI 2670 Technical Economic Analysis 3
Total 12
Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 60
A.S.
Degree
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Recommended Electives:
ETI 1644 Production and Inventory Control
EST 1511C Motors and Controls
ETM 2315/2315L Hydraulics & Pneumatics with Lab
EST 1542C Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
EST 1540C Industrial Applications Using PLCS & Robotics
STA 2023 (GE) Elementary Statistics
PHY 1020 (GE) Essentials of Physics
CGS 1570 Computer Applications
Program Notes:
Students:
• may articulate the 18 credit hour Engineering Technology
Support Specialist Certificate if they possess the
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC)
Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential.
• must have all electives or alternatives approved by the
faculty advisor or division chairperson, and
• must complete preparatory classes in English, reading,
math, and student development, if placement scores are
not at required levels.
Public Service Training Center - Olustee
Emergency Medical Services Technology
(EMSA)
(73 credit hours)
The Associate in Science degree program in Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) prepares paramedics for employment
as EMS supervisors, coordinators, operations managers, and/or
directors of service.
To be officially accepted into this program, a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• interview with the program director before formal
admission is approved.
This is a limited access program. A student should not
assume assured admission until officially notified, in writing, by
the EMS Program Coordinator.
Students will comply with FDLE screening standards within
clinical agencies for student training. In addition, students will
be certified drug free by urinalysis.
PHTLS will be included as part of the course schedule for
the first semester and must be successfully completed to receive
credit for EMS 2271 - Paramedic 1.
ACLS and PEPP/PALS will be included as part of the
second semester and must be successfully completed to receive
credit for EMS 2272 - Paramedic 2.
The courses below are presented as a suggested course
sequence for this program and must be completed with a C or
better. All students are required to complete their class schedules
with the assistance of their advisors.
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
EMS 1119 (♦) Emergency Medical Technician -
Basic 5
EMS 1119L (♦) Emergency Medical Technician -
Basic - Lab 3
EMS 1431C (♦) EMT Hospital/Field Experience 3
WFHX 0018 (♦) Issues in Domestic Violence 0
WFHX 0016 (♦) Hazardous Materials Level I 0
WFHX 0011 (♦) Emergency Vehicle Operator
Course 0
WFHX 0012 (♦) Basic Extrication 0
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
14
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
DEP 2004 (GE) * Human Growth & Development 3
SPC 1017 (GE) * Oral Communications 3
PHI 2600 (GE) * Ethics 3
BSC 2084C (♦) Essentials of Anatomy &
Physiology 4
13
**BSC 2085 with lab and BSC 2086 with lab may be substituted for BSC 2084C.
SECOND YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
EMS 2271C (♦) Paramedic I 8
EMS 2435L (♦) Paramedic I Clinical 6
WFHX 0029 (♦) Prehospital Trauma Life Support 0
(PHTLS) 14
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
EMS 2272C (♦) Paramedic II 8
EMS 2436L (♦) Paramedic II Clinical 8
WFHX 0005 (♦) Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) 0
WFHX 0007 (♦) Pediatric Advanced Life Support 0
(PEPPP/PALS) 16
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
EMS 2273C (♦) Paramedic III 3
EMS 2437L (♦) Paramedic III Clinical 1
EMS 2458L (♦) Paramedic III Field Internship 4
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Golf & Landscape Operations -
A.S. Programs
Golf Course Operations (GCOP)
(69 credit hours)
The Associate in Science degree in Golf Course Operations
is uniquely designed to develop the total golf course operations
professional. Graduates of the program are qualified to enter
careers as assistant superintendents with excellent opportunities
to advance to superintendents, golf course construction
supervisors, or specialists in allied areas of turf management,
including sod production and athletic field management.
This is a very competitive program. Students are accepted
in chronological order after they have met all of the
following requirements:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• submit application to FGC,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, if they have not previously completed
English, reading or college level math,
• complete any required prep classes, and
• suggest work experience on a golf course in golf course
maintenance and successfully complete the Turf Equipment
Management program at Florida Gateway College;
OR
• experience in golf course maintenance PLUS two
years of full-time experience in golf course mechanics
PLUS a minimum of 70 percent on a minimum skills
exam on equipment and shop operations and basic golf
course maintenance practices,
• submit the supplemental program application to the
program director,
• submit letter(s) of recommendation from golf course
superintendent(s) detailing length of maintenance
experience and tasks performed, and
Field Training is an important component of this program.
Once accepted into the Golf Course Operations program, a
student is required to attend summer sessions of internships.
The training is conducted at selected golf courses within a
500 mile radius of the College. Students earn course credits
for the field training, and wages are paid by their employers.
Students may be required to work in hot, humid conditions
and experience demanding physical activity. They must provide
their own transportation and live off-campus during the threemonth
summer training period. It is common for students to be
required to drive vehicles and operate complex equipment and
machinery.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of the program advisor who must approve all
course alternatives.
The following is a suggested sequence of required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
BOT 1000 (♦) Principles of Plant Growth 3
ORH 1517 (♦) Landscape Plants 3
PLS 1021C (♦) Applied Agricultural Chemistry 3
GCO 1400C (♦) Turfgrasses for Golf &
Landscaping 3
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
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SWS 1102 (♦) Soils and Fertilizers 3
GCO 1402 (♦) Turfgrass Science 3
ORH 2842C (♦) Landscape Installation &
Maintenance 3
ORH 1838C (♦) Landscape Engineering 2
Humanities (GE) 3
Math (GE) MAC, MGF, STA 3
17
s u m m e r t e r m c
GCO 2944L (♦) Golf Course Operations Internship 6
6
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
GCO 2441 (♦) Integrated Pest Management I 3
GCO 2601 (♦) Materials Calculations 3
GCO 2431 (♦) Golf Course Irrigation 3
GCO 2471 (♦) Sustainable Golf Course Management 3
APA 2111 Accounting I
(or other approved Accounting) 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
GCO 2442C (♦) Integrated Pest Management II 3
GCO 2632 (♦) Golf Course Organization &
Administration 3
GCO 2742C (♦) Landscape Design for Golf Courses 2
GCO 2931 (♦) Golf Course Industry Seminar 1
ORH 2011L (♦) Horticulture Lab 1
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I or
DEP 2004 (GE) Human Growth & Development 3
SPC 1017, SPC 2608 (GE) Speech 3
16
Golf Course Operations A.S. Total 69
Optional Electives:
GCO 1481 Sports Turf Management 3
ORH 2935 Irrigation Auditing 3
Program Notes:
Students:
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• must have all electives or alternatives approved by Golf/
Landscape faculty or director,
• complete all courses designated as occupational (♦) in
addition to the required general education requirements,
• must successfully complete all Golf/Landscape courses to
be eligible for the field training,
• some online courses planned for Fall 2011
Landscape Technology (LDST)
(64 credit hours)
The two-year Associate in Science degree in Landscape
Technology is designed to prepare students for positions as assistant
landscape managers at golf courses and resorts as well as management
trainees with large landscape companies. Other career opportunities
also exist with lawn care companies, nurseries, and garden centers.
Field training is an important component of the Golf
and Landscape programs. Once accepted into the Landscape
program, students must attend a 12-week summer semester of
field training. This training is at selected landscape operations
located within 500 miles of the College campus. Students earn
course credit for the field training, and wages are paid by the
employers for whom they work.
The Landscape program is a physically and mentally
challenging program. All students should be aware of the
vigorous nature of this program. Prior landscape experience is
desirable and is taken into consideration when selecting students.
To be considered for this program, a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule if they have not previously completed
freshman English, reading or college level math, and
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of the program advisor who must approve all
course alternatives.
The following is a sequence of required courses:
FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
PLS 1021C (♦) Applied Agricultural Chemistry 3
ORH 1517 (♦) Landscape Plants 3
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
BOT 1000 (♦) Principles of Plant Growth 3
Humanities (GE) 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
SWS 1102 (♦) Soils and Fertilizers 3
ORH 2842C (♦) Landscape Installation &
Maintenance 3
Math (GE) MAC, MGF, STA 3
ORH 1838C (♦) Landscape Engineering 2
CGS 1570 Computer Applications
(or other approved computer elective) 3
14
s u m m e r t e r m c
ORH 2941L (♦) Landscape Technology Internship 5
5
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
GCO 1400C (♦) Turfgrasses for Golf and
Landscaping 3
IPM 2112 (♦) Landscape Pest Control I or
GCO 2441 Integrated Pest Management I 3
LDE 2310 (♦) Landscape Irrigation or
GCO 2431 Golf Course Irrigation 3
GCO 2601 (♦) Materials Calculations 3
SPC 1017 OR SPC 2608 (GE) Speech 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
ORH 2835 (♦) Landscaping Estimating &
Contracting 3
IPM 2632 (♦) Landscape Pest Control II or
GCO 2442C Integrated Pest Management II 3
LDE 2000C (♦) Basic Landscape Design or
GCO 2742C Landscape Design for Golf Courses 2
ORH 2011L (♦) Horticulture Lab 1
Business Elective 3
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I or
DEP 2004 (GE) Human Growth & Development 3
15
Landscape Technology A.S. Total 64
Program Notes:
Students:
• must have all electives and alternatives approved by
Golf/Landscape division faculty or the director,
• who take the required placement exam and do not score
at a level to exempt prep classes must take those classes
before taking college level courses,
• must successfully complete all Golf/Landscape courses to
be eligible for field training.
• some online courses planned for Fall 2011
The following courses are recommended business electives:
MAN 2021 Principles of Management
SBM 2000 Small Business Management (or)
ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting (or)
APA 2111 Accounting I (or)
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business
IPM 2290C Pest Control Business Management
A.S.
Degree
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education
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Turf Equipment Management (TEMG)
(67 credit hours)
The turf equipment program can be completed as an
applied technology diploma (ATD) in Turf Equipment
Technology in one year or as an Associate in Science degree in
Turf Equipment Management in two years. See the Certificate
Program section for the one year program.
This program trains students to repair and manage various
types of golf course maintenance equipment and to manage
modern golf course maintenance facilities. There is an extremely
high demand in the golf industry for properly trained equipment
technicians.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete application to FGC,
• complete a supplemental division application, and
• take ACT, SAT, or college placement test
to indicate readiness for college level work in English,
reading, and math. Insufficient test scores will require a
student to take the appropriate preparatory classes and
student development.
Students must meet these requirements by testing or by
taking the appropriate course, to receive the Turf Equipment
Technology Certificate.
Field training is an important component of this
program. Once accepted into the Turf Equipment Management
program, students must attend a 12-week internship. This
training is at selected cooperative training sites within 500 miles
of the campus. Students earn course credit for the field training,
and wages are paid by their employer. Students must be capable
of being self-sufficient during this period.
The Turf Equipment Management program is physically
and mentally challenging. All students should be aware of the
vigorous nature of this program. Prior golf course maintenance
experience is desirable and is taken into consideration when
selecting students for the program. This is not a limited access
program; however, a student should apply early to have the best
opportunity for acceptance.
Each student is required to construct a class schedule with
the assistance of a program advisor who must approve all course
alternatives.
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FIRST YEAR
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
GCO 1201 (♦) Basic Golf Course Mechanics I 4
GCO 1611 (♦) Golf Course Shop Management I 3
GCO 1243C (♦) Introduction to Regulatory
Compliance & Welding 4
GCO 1220 (♦) Sharpening and Grinding 3
GCO 1211C (♦) Turf Equipment Diagnosis I 3
17
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
GCO 1202 (♦) Basic Golf Course Mechanics II 4
GCO 1612 (♦) Golf Course Shop Management II 3
GCO 1472C Reel Mower Adjustment, Maintenance
& Evaluation 2
GCO 1212C (♦) Turf Equipment Diagnosis II 3
CGS 1004 Computers in Golf Course Management or
CGS 1570 Computer Applications or
Other Approved Computer Elective 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m c
GCO 1942L (♦) Turf Equipment Management
Internship 6
6
SECOND YEAR
fa l l s e m e s t e r
GCO 1400C Turfgrasses for Golf and
Landscaping 3
ENC 1101 (GE) Freshman English I 3
Humanities (GE) 3
Math (GE) MAC, MGF, STA 3
PSY 2012 (GE) General Psychology I or
DEP 2004 (GE) Human Growth & Development 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
SPC 1017 or SPC 2608 (GE) Speech 3
SPN 1120 Elementary Spanish I 4
MNA 2345 Principles of Supervision 3
GCO 2482 Turf Equipment Management Seminar 1
*Approved Business Elective 3
14
Turf Equipment Management A.S. Total 67
Approved Business electives include:
ACG or APA Any accounting class
GEB 1011 *Introduction to Business
IPM 2290C Pest Control Business Management
MAN 2021 Principles of Management
MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing
SBM 2000 Small Business Management
Program Notes:
Students:
• must participate in the summer field training activity,
• must successfully complete all program courses to be
eligible for internship
• must complete all testing and course requirements and
satisfy all program requirements to receive the Turf
Equipment Management degree.
This is not a limited access program; however, a student
should apply early to have the best opportunity for acceptance.

COLLEGE
CREDIT
CERTIFICATES
Caleb Hill
Dual Enrollment: Columbia High School
Major: AA/Pre-Dentistry
GPA: FGC 3.83, CHS 3.81
Clubs: SGA, National Honor Society, Junior Class Club
“FGC is a top notche facility with high quality teacher-student time. The ability to
come to a class and have your teacher know who you are is something that appeals
to me. I plan on getting my AA by the time I graduate, and then go into a major
university as a transfer student, meanwhile working toward becoming a pediatric
dentist.”

General Information
College Credit Certificate programs are designed for the
student who wishes to quickly transition from education into
work. These programs are for short time periods, generally one
year or less. College Credit Certificates can stand alone or be part
of an A.S. degree. A student wishing to apply for a certificate
program should consult the admission section of this catalog for
general admissions information. However, a student is cautioned
that official acceptance into Florida Gateway College’s certificate
programs is done at the academic department level.
Some certificate programs have limited or selective
admissions requirements. A student is urged to consult with the
specific instructional area which oversees a particular certificate
for additional details.
To meet entry and/or graduation requirements, College
Credit Certificate students must:
• complete the requirements for the program of study as
specified by the program,
• demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language
through placement examination or by passing the
appropriate reading, math, or language courses, and
• maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher in all
certificate program courses and a C in any college
preparatory courses which may be required for that specific
program.
Certificate Enrollment & Registration
Certificate programs at the College are generally designed
for full-time study. However, occasionally a program may be
offered that is also applicable to part-time enrollment. A student
should contact the Admissions Office for further information.
College Credit Certificates
“Your Hometown
College”
College Credit Certificate Programs
ACADEMY OF TEACHER PREPARATION
PROGRAMS
c h i l d c a r e p r o f e s s i o n a l
e d u c at o r p r e pa r at i o n i n s t i t u t e
c h i l d c a r e c e n t e r m a n a g e m e n t
i n fa n t a n d t o d d l e r s s p e c i a l i z at i o n
p r e s c h o o l s p e c i a l i z at i o n
BANNER CENTER FOR GLOBAL
LOGISTICS
l o g i s t i c s a n d t r a n s p o r tat i o n s p e c i a l i s t
BANNER CENTER FOR WATER
RESOURCES
BUSINESS
COMPUTER
a c c o u n t i n g t e c h n o l o g y
b u s i n e s s m a n a g e m e n t
o f f i c e m a n a g e m e n t
c i s c o c c n a
c o m p u t e r o f f i c e s p e c i a l i s t w i t h p r o g r a m m i n g
c o m p u t e r s u p p o r t s p e c i a l i s t w i t h p r o g r a m m i n g
g r a p h i c d e s i g n p r o d u c t i o n
w e b d e v e l o p m e n t s p e c i a l i s t
ENGINEERING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
e n g i n e e r i n g p r o c e s s t e c h n o l o g y s u p p o r t s p e c i a l i s t
l e a n m a n u fa c t u r i n g
l e a n s i x s i g m a g r e e n b e lt
p n e u m at i c s, h y d r a u l i c s a n d m o t o r s f o r m a n u fa c t u r i n g
s i x s i g m a b l a c k b e lt
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING CENTER -
OLUSTEE
pa r a m e d i c
w a t e r q u a l i t y t e c h n i c i a n
GOLF & LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
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College Credit
Certificate
College Credit
Certificate
Academy of Teacher Preparation
Programs
Child Care Professional
The core for the following certificates is the 9 credit hour, Personal
Enrichment enrollment option, Child Care Professional
(CCP). This core consists of three courses which focus on eight
areas of competency regarding the care of young children, such
as health and safety, professionalism, child care center management
and promoting the cognitive, emotional, social and
physical development of young children. Upon completion of
this program, (with a passing grade of C or better), students are
eligible to apply for the Florida Staff Credential. Students will
earn 9 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early
Childhood Education.
This program is for students who are already working or volunteering
in an early childhood classroom, and the students
must have at least 480 hours of classroom experience prior to
admittance to the program in addition to a GED or high school
diploma. During the CCP program, students are formerly
observed and evaluated in their classroom settings. The CCP
program may be completed in one semester. Classes are scheduled
online and in the evenings to accommodate students who
work in the classroom during the weekdays.
CCP Core Courses
c r e d i t
h o u r s
EEC 1001 Introduction to Early Childhood
Education 3
CHD 1220 Child Growth and Development I 3
EEC 2300 Cognitive Experiences for Young
Children 3
Child Care Professional Total 9
Early Childhood Certificates
To be eligible for these certificates a student must meet:
Admissions Requirements:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take the College Placement Test (CPT), ACT, or SAT
Insufficient scores will mean the student must take appropriate
remedial courses and student success.
Students will earn 12 college credits towards the Associate of Science
in Early Childhood Education.
These 12 hours cannot be a combination of 12 Personal Enrichment
hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or
certificate seeking process.
Child Care Center Management
(CCCM)
(12 credits)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students as child
care administrators with the knowledge and skills to effectively
manage a quality childcare program or to provide supplementary
training for persons previously or currently employed in these
occupations.
The content includes, but is not limited to, implementation of
rules and regulations; family interaction; administrative organization;
financial and legal issues; education programming;
professional responsibilities; and employability skills. Program
prepares individuals to assume major managerial and administrative
responsibilities within home or center-based programs for
childcare.
To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet the above
admissions requirements, complete the CCP core courses, and
pass:
EEC 2002 Foundations of Child Care and Education Administration
(3 credits)
Infant and Toddlers Specialization
(ITSC)
(12 credits)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students as early childhood
education caregivers with an infant/toddler specialization
or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or
currently employed in these occupations.
The content includes, but is not limited to, growth and development,
early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a
safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques
and classroom management; communication; identification of
child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations;
nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities;
and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to
assume major care giving and educational responsibilities within
home or center-based programs for infant/toddlers.
To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet the above
admissions requirements, complete the CCP core courses, and
pass:
CHD 1312 Infants and Toddlers (3 credits)
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Preschool Specialization (PSSC)
(12 credits)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students as Early
Childhood Education Caregivers with a preschool specialization
or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or
currently employed in these occupations.
The content includes, but is not limited to, growth and development,
early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a
safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques
and classroom management; communication; identification of
child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations;
nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities;
and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to
assume major care giving and educational responsibilities within
home or center-based programs for preschool children.
To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet the above
admissions requirements, complete the CCP core courses, and
pass:
EEC 1600 Guidance for Young Children (3 credits)
Educator Preparation Institute (CBTC)
(21 credit hours)
The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) provides a pathway for
individuals who have earned a four-year degree or higher from
an accredited institution to enter the field of teaching through
competency-based alternative certification. The EPI is a seven
course program that can be completed in less than one year.
Requirements for Program Participation:
• possess a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from a
regionally accredited college or university
• submit to finger printing for background check
• possess the dispositions suitable for becoming a teacher
• be of good moral character
• be competent and capable of performing the duties,
func tions, and responsibilities of an educator
• have a valid statement of eligibility for certification from
the FLDOE
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
EPI 0001 Classroom Management 3
EPI 0002 Instructional Strategies 3
EPI 0003 Technology 3
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EPI 0004 The Teaching Learning Process 3
EPI 0020/0940 Professional Foundations/
Field Experience 3
EPI 0030/0945 Diversity in the Classroom/
Field Experience 3
9
s u m m e r s e m e s t e r
EPI 0010 Foundations of Research Based
Practices in Reading 3
Educator Preparation Institute Total 21
Banner Center for Global Logistics
Logistics and Transportation
Specialist (LTSC)
(18 credit hours)
This 18 credit certificate is a college credit program that
prepares a student for an entry level position in the supply chain
industry. Students will learn related business and accounting
practices such as standard policies and operating procedures,
negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, logistics concepts,
purchasing and inventory control theory. Emphasis is placed on
the development of business and managerial skills necessary for
the efficient and effective performance of all operations within a
company’s supply chain.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
p r o f e s s i o n a l c o r e r e q u i r e m e n t s
c r e d i t
h o u r s
c r e d i t
h o u r s
TRA 2154 (♦) Introduction to Supply Chain
Management 3
MAN 2500 (♦) Operations Management 3
TRA 2010 (♦) Transportation & Distribution 3
TRA 2230 (♦) Warehouse Management 3
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Certificate
TRA 2131 (♦) Purchasing & Inventory
Management 3
MAN 2043 (♦) Principles of Quality Management 3
Logistics and Transportation Specialist Total 18
Business
Accounting Technology (ACGC)
(Minimum 28 credit hours)
c r e d i t
h o u r s
The Accounting Technology Certificate is designed for those
students who intend to seek employment in accounting or related
fields, or for those in the field wishing to acquire additional skills.
Students must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes and
nine hours of the classes marked as core courses (♦)
before being admitted to this program.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
All core (♦) classes must be completed with a C or better.
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3
MTB 1103 (♦) Business Math 3
TAX 2000 (♦) Introduction to Federal Income Tax 3
ACG 2021 (♦) Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
13
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
OST 2335 (♦) Applied Business Communication 3
ACG 2071 (♦) Introduction to Managerial
Accounting or
FIN 2003 Introduction to Small Business Finance 3
BUL 2241 Business Law 3
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
12
s u m m e r t e r m
APA 2144 Introduction to QuickBooks 3
3
Accounting Technology Total 28
Business Management (SBMD)
(Minimum 24 credit hours)
The Certificate in Business Management is a college credit
program that prepares a student for the operation of a small
business.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes and
nine hours of the classes marked as core courses (♦)
before being admitted to this program.
The following is a suggested sequence for the required courses:
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
c r e d i t
h o u r s
MTB 1103 (♦) Business Math 3
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
GEB 1011 (♦) Introduction to Business 3
SBM 2000 (♦) Small Business Management 3
12
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing 3
BUL 2241 (♦) Business Law 3
APA 2111 (♦) Accounting I 3
OST 2355 (♦) Records Management 3
12
Business Management Total 24
Office Management (OFMG)
(Minimum 27 credit hours)
The Office Management Certificate program is 27 credit
hours designed to prepare students to be one of the following;
administrative associates, coordinators, clerical, client service
specialist, communications specialist, legal secretary, customer
service, data control specialist, executive secretary, office clerk,
office manager, and personal assistant. Students can choose to
major in one of the following; Office Management Certificate,
Legal Office Certificate, or Office Software Applications
Certificate.
Admissions Requirements:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take the College Placement Test, ACT, or SAT
Insufficient scores will mean the student must take
appropriate remedial courses and student success.
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education 99

“Your Hometown
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Core Course work:
• Computer Applications
• Technical Writing
• Keyboarding or Word Processing
• Business Math
• Professional Development
Office Management Certificate:
• Office Procedures
• Desktop Publishing & Graphics
• Records Management
• Keyboarding II
Legal Office Certificate:
• Business Law
• Keyboarding II
• Legal Transcription I
• Legal Office Procedures
Office Software Applications Certificate:
• Keyboarding II
• Advanced Computer Applications
• Desktop Publishing & Graphics
• Computer Systems Technician Troubleshooting
The following is a suggested sequence of the required courses:
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
c r e d i t
h o u r s
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
OST 2335 Applied Business Communication 3
OST 1101 (♦) Keyboarding I or
OST 2713 (♦) Word Processing I 3
MTB 1103 Business Math 3
OST 1581 (♦) Professional Development
in the Work Environment 3
15
Office Management Specialization (OFMG)
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
OST 2401 (♦) Office Procedures 3
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
OST 2355 Records Management 3
OST 1102 Keyboarding II or
OST 1601 Machine Transcription 3
12
Legal Office Management Specialization (OFML)
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
BUL 2241 Business Law 3
OST 1102 Keyboarding II 3
OST 1621 Legal Transcription 3
OST 2431 Legal Office Procedures 3
12
Office Software Applications
Management Specialization (OFMS)
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
OST 1102 Keyboarding II 3
CGS 2571C Advanced Computer Applications 3
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
CET 2179C Computer Systems Troubleshooting 3
12
Computer
CISCO (CCNA)
(Minimum 12 credit hours)
The CISCO CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate)
is a college credit certificate program. Students successfully
completing this program can earn a national certification. The
CCNA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice
knowledge of networking for the small office/home office
(SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install,
configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for
small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited
to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame
Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
To be considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• successfully complete any necessary preparatory classes.
The following are the required courses:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
CET 1600C Networking for Home and Small
Business 3
CET 1610C Working at a Small to Medum Business 3
CET 2615C Introducing Routing and Switching in
the Enterprise 3
CET 2620C Designing and Supporting Computer
Networks 3
CISCO Total 12
Computer Office Specialist with
Programming (COSP)
(minimum 18 hours)
c r e d i t
h o u r s
The Computer Office Specialist with Programming certificate
is designed to give the student marketable skills in Microsoft

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Office applications, with emphasis on spreadsheet and database
management, web development or desktop publishing skills and
some basic Windows programming skills that can be used in
advanced spreadsheet and database management applications,.
Only six classes are required. This certificate will allow the student
to transition easily into the next certificate, the Computer
Support Specialist with Programming certificate. This Computer
Office Specialist with Programming certificate can be taken
entirely online.
The following are the required courses:
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming 3
CGS 2511 Spreadsheets 3
9
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing and Graphics 3
(or COP 2830 Basic Web Page Programming,
offered in the Fall semester only)
CGS 2541 Database Management 3
COP 1332 Visual Basic 3
9
Computer Office Specialist
with Programming Total 18
Computer Support Specialist with
Programming (CSSP)
(minimum 33 hours)
The Computer Support Specialist with Programming
certificate is a direct follow up to the Computer Office Specialist
with Programming certificate. Once you have passed the basic
six classes for the Computer Office Specialist with Programming
certificate the student needs only five more computer classes
to obtain the Computer Support Specialist with Programming
certificate. This certificate increases the students skills in the area
of networking, hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting,
and either Web development or desktop publishing
skills. The Computer Support Specialist with Programming certificate
leads directly into one of the two computer A. S. degree
programs.
The following are the required courses:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
COP 1000 Introduction to Programming* 3
COP 1332 Visual Basic* 3
COP 2830 Basic Web Page Programming** 3
CGS 1570 Computer Applications* 3
CGS 2511 Spreadsheets* 3
CGS 2541 Database Management* 3
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics** 3
CET 1178C Computer Repair & Upgrading 3
CET 1600C Networking for Home and
Small Business 3
CET 2179C Computer Systems Troubleshooting 3
OST 1581 Professional Development
in the Work Environment 3
Computer Support Specialist
with Programming Total 33
*These classes are the required classes for Computer Office Specialist
with Programming certificate.
** Either COP 2830 Basic Web Page Programming or CGS 1572
is taken for the Computer Office Specialist with Programming
certificate. Whichever one was not taken for the Computer Office
Specialist with Programming certificate, is required for the Computer
Support Specialist with Programming certificate.
Graphic Design Production (GDPD)
(Minimum 24 credit hours)
The Graphic Design Production Credit Certificate program
is designed to be completed in 10 months. All courses are
subject specific. No general education classes are required
unless the student tests into preparatory education classes. This
program will provide the essential skills and knowledge needed
to obtain entry-level jobs in the graphic design industry.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• be 16 years of age or older,
• complete application to FGC,
• take ACT, SAT or college placement test to indicate
readiness for college level work in English, reading, and
math. Insufficient test scores will require a student to
take the appropriate preparatory classes and student
success.
The following are the required courses:
c r e d i t
h o u r s
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
ART 1201C (4) Design Fundamentals 3
GRA 1103C (1,4) Graphic Design Basics 3
GRA 1117C (1,4) Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
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h o u r s
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing and Graphics 3
GRA 2151C (4) Computer Illustration
with Illustrator 3
PGY 2801C Digital Photography I 3
9
fa l l s e m e s t e r
GRA 2122C (4) Desktop Publishing with
Quark 3
GRA 1206C (4) Typography 3
6
Graphic Design Production Total 24
(1) Prerequisite courses offered fall semester
(4) Offered this semester only
Web Development Specialist (WDSP)
(36 credit hours)
The Web Development Certificate is designed to prepare
students for jobs in the design, development and deployment
of Web pages and sites. Graphic Design and web programming
are included. Student will gain extensive experience with the
software tools used to implement Web pages.
The following are the required courses:
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
CET 2179C Computer System Troubleshooting 3
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
COP 1800 JAVA 3
COP 2830 Basic Web Page Programming 3
GRA 1117C Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
CET 1178C Computer Repair & Upgrading 3
COP 2831 Internet Applications 3
GRA 2751C Web Design I 3
CGS 1172 E-Commerce Systems Administration 3
OST 1581 Professional Development in the
Work Environment 3
15
s u m m e r s e m e s t e r
CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing & Graphics 3
Elective (from approved electives list) 3
6
Web Development Specialist Total 36
Approved electives:
c r e d i t
CET 1600C Networking for Home and Small Business
CGS 2511 Spreadsheets
CGS 2541 Database Management
COP XXXX Any COP class (excluding 1800, 2830 & 2831)
GRA 2151C Computer Illustration with Illustrator
PGY 2801C Digital Photography I
Engineering Process Technology
Engineering Process Technology Support
Specialist (ETCC)
(18 credit hours)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial
employment with an occupational title as Engineering Support
Specialist or Engineering Specialist in various specialized areas, or
to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently
employed in these occupations. This certificate program
is the core of the Engineering Process Technology degree
program. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills
and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following
elements of the Engineering Technology and Industrial Applications:
production materials and processes, quality, computeraided
drafting, electronics, mechanics, instrumentation and
safety. The 18 credit hour technical core has been defined to
align with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC)
skills standards. MSSC skill standards define the knowledge,
skills, and performance needed by today’s frontline manufacturing
workers. After completing this core and the General Education
requirements, it is anticipated that students will be prepared
to pass the MSSC Production Technician Certification
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
EET 1084C Introduction to Electronics 3
ETD 1320 Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting (AutoCAD) 3
ETI 1110 Principles of Quality Assurance 3
ETI 1420 Manufacturing Materials & Processes 3
ETI 1701 Industrial Safety 3
ETM 1010C Mechanical Measurement &
Instrumentation 3
102

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Certificate
Engineering Process Technology
Support Specialist Total 18
Lean Manufacturing (LMFC)
(12 credit hours)
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for
initial employment with an occupational title as a Quality
Assurance or Lean Specialist in various specialized areas, or to
provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently
employed in these occupations.
It includes, but is not limited to, the concepts, theories and
tools of Lean Manufacturing used in the manufacturing and
service industries. The program covers such Quality Assurance
methods and concepts as: quality measurements, actual versus
standard, data collection and analysis, process capability and
internal and external supply chains. The program includes various
Lean Manufacturing concepts as: value stream, instrumentation
and process control, manufacturing resource planning,
just-in-time concepts, pull production, identification and reduction
of waste, 5S and appropriate six sigma concepts. Also, the
program will cover such supply chain and operations management
concepts and techniques as: supply chain software, layout
and design of production operations, application of engineering
economy factors in equipment justification, warehouse throughput
systems and strategies to optimize productivity and reduce
inventories.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
ETI 1110 Principles of Quality Assurance 3
ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing
& Six Sigma 3
ETI 1644 Production and Inventory Control 3
ETM 1010C Mechanical Measurements and
Instrumentation 3
Lean Manufacturing Total 12
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ETGB)
(12 credit hours)
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for
initial employment with an occupational title as a Quality
Assurance or Lean Specialist in various specialized areas, or to
provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently
employed in these occupations.
It includes, but not be limited to, the concepts, theories,
and tools of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma as used in
the manufacturing and services industries. The program covers
the methods used in Lean and Six Sigma such as continuous
flow, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Kaizen, process
mapping, the 5S’s, total productive maintenance (TPM), cellular
manufacturing, the DMAIC, self-directed work teams, the
kanban system, design for manufacturing, and value steam mapping.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
ETI 1610 Principles of Six Sigma 3
ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing
& Six Sigma 3
ETI 1623 Tools for Lean Manufacturing 3
ETI 1628 Developing & Coaching Self Directed
Work Teams 3
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Total 12
Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for
Manufacturing (PHMC)
(12 credit hours)
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for initial
employment with an occupational title as a Mechanical Specialist
or Industrial Maintenance Specialist in various specialized
areas, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously
or currently employed in these occupations.
It includes, but is not limited to, industrial processes and materials,
maintenance techniques, technical communications, maintenance,
operation of and troubleshooting of various industrial
components and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.
The program covers such industrial maintenance topics as: current
manufacturing processes, machinery, flow and manpower
requirements, tool design, time and motion study, methods,
quality and productivity improvement and the selection and
usage of popular raw materials and how they are transformed
into products. The program also provides a fundamental
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understanding of electricity and electronics, including: AC/
DC theory, circuit problems using unit conversion and scientific
notation, current, voltage and resistance, series and parallel
circuits, capacitance and inductance, reactance, impedance and
the proper usage of common test instruments. The program
covers the set up, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance
of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical components and
systems, including: the science behind pneumatic and hydraulic
energy, work, force and pressure, construction of flow diagrams
of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical systems, setup
of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechnical circuits using
appropriate components, operation and maintenance of systems,
troubleshooting errors and faults throughout systems and identification
of operating parameters and appropriate monitoring
gauges and instruments.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
EET 1084C Introduction to Electronics 3
ETI 1420 Manufacturing Materials and
Processes 3
EST 1511C Motors and Controls 3
ETM 2315 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2
ETM 2315L Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 1
Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for
Manufacturing Total 12
Six Sigma Black Belt (ETBB)
(12 credit hours)
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for
initial employment with an occupational title as a Quality Assurance,
Quality Control Specialist or Quality Analyst in various
specialized areas, or to provide supplemental training for persons
previously or currently employed in these occupations. The content
should include, but not be limited to the six sigma methodology
of problem solving, strategic improvement, and business
transformation. The specifics of this certificate program will
focus on the theory and methods of Six Sigma and concentrates
on using facts and data to improve customer satisfaction, reduce
cycle time, and reduce defects.
To be officially accepted into this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete an application to FGC,
• take a placement test as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule, and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
All students are required to construct their class schedules
with the assistance of an advisor or the Program Director
ETI 2619 Six Sigma Project Management 3
ETI 2624 Six Sigma Black Belt Concepts 3
ETI 2626 Six Sigma Capstone Project 3
ETI 2670 Technical Economic Analysis 3
Six Sigma Black Belt Total 12
Public Service Training Center - Olustee
Paramedic (PARA)
(42 credit hours)
The Paramedic Certificate program prepares a student
for employment as a paramedic functioning at the advanced
prehospital emergency care level.
PHTLS for Paramedics will be included as part of the
course schedule for the first semester and must be successfully
completed to receive credit for EMS 2271C - Paramedic I.
ACLS and PEPP/PALS will be included as part of the
second semester and must be successfully completed to receive
credit for EMS 2272C - Paramedic 2. This program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education
Programs.
To be considered for this program, a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete a physical examination, immunization
requirements, laboratory studies, background check, and
drug test before entering any clinical area,
• take a placement exam as prescribed by State Board of
Education Rule,
• be a currently certified and maintain certification with the
state of Florida as an EMT-B,
• meet with the Paramedic Program Coordinator
before admission is approved.
Students will comply with screening standards within clinical
agencies for student training. In addition, students will be certified
drug free by urinalysis.
This is a limited access program. A student should not
assume admission until he or she is officially notified, in writing,
by the EMS Program Coordinator. Courses designated with
(♦) are occupational paramedic classes. All courses must be

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completed with a C or better.
*P rerequisite Courses
BSC 2084C Essentials of Anatomy and 4
Physiology or
BSC 2085/L Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab & 4
BSC 2086/L Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab 4
(must take both of the above)
c r e d i t
h o u r s
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
EMS 2271C (♦) Paramedic I 8
EMS 2435L (♦) Paramedic I Clinical 6
WFHX 0029 (♦) Prehospital Trauma Life Support
(PHTLS) 0
14
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
WFHX 0005 (♦) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS) 0
WFHX 0007 (♦) Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PEPP/PALS) 0
EMS 2272C (♦) Paramedic II 8
EMS 2436L (♦) Paramedic II Clinical 8
16
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
EMS 2273C (♦) Paramedic III 3
EMS 2437L (♦) Paramedic III Clinical 1
EMS 2458L (♦) Paramedic III Field Internship 4
8
Paramedic Total 42
Program Notes:
Student must:
• be responsible for providing his or her own
transportation between the campus and the health
agencies selected for the clinical experience and in-field
experience,
• obtain liability insurance, which is available at
registration through the College, at the student’s expense,
and
• submit proof of health insurance, and must maintain
health insurance for the life of the program,
Water Quality Technician (WQTC)
(12 credit hours)
The Water Quality Technician Certificate program is
designed to prepare individuals to enter the water quality field,
in the area of water, wastewater, or water distribution. The first
two courses provide the scientific and mathematics background
for students planning to enter the career field. The Special
Topics courses satisfy the DEP requirement of completion of a
course of study in drinking water plant operator and/or wastewater
treatment plant operator in order to qualify to take the
operator’s certification licensing test.
Students in this program engage in management of water
sources, laboratory analysis of water samples, operation of water/
wastewater treatment facilities, maintenance of treatment facility
equipment, and troubleshooting process problems. All courses
are offered online.
EVS 1026C Chemistry and Biology of Natural Waters 4
EVS 2005 Treatment of Water and Wastewater 4
EVS 2930 Special Topics:
Wastewater Treatment Operator C Course 4
Or
EVS 2931 Special Topics:
Water Treatment Operator C Course
Water Quality Technician Total 12
Golf & Landscape Operations
Horticulture (HORT)
(18 credit hours)
This is a one year, 18 credit certificate program that leads
to entry level positions in horticulture related industries such as
plant nurseries or landscape companies.
• Need college placement test, SAT, or ACT
• 18 credits articulate into the A.S. degree in Landscape
Technology
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
PLS 1021C Applied Agricultural Chemistry 3
ORH 1517 Landscape Plants 3
LDE 2310 Landscape Irrigation or
GCO 2431 Golf Course Irrigation 3
BOT 1000 Principles of Plant Growth 3
12
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
SWS 1102 Soils & Fertilizers 3
ORH 2842C Landscape Installation and
Maintenance 3
6
Horticulture Total 18
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education 105

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Barry Congressi
Graduate: Columbia High School
Major: General Engineering
GPA: 3.9
Clubs: Former President of the SGA,
Member of Phi Theta Kappa, Member of Fit Club
“Because it’s a local college, the class sizes are smaller and you really get to
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Occupational Credit Certificates
“Your Hometown
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General Information
Occupational Certificates are clock hour programs that
usually lead to professional licenses or certifications. These
programs may have limited or selective admission requirements.
A student is urged to consult with the specific instructional area
which oversees a particular certificate for additional details.
To meet graduation requirements, each Occupational
Certificate student must:
• complete the requirements for the program of study as
specified by the program,
• take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in reading,
language and math.
or
a student may be exempted from taking the TABE
through one of the following: Be exempt from preparatory
classes in English, reading, and math as
determined by a state approved placement test, e.g.
ACT, SAT, or CPT; complete any required preparatory
c lasses with a C or better, if required; complete a college
level English and math with a grade of C or better or
have earned an A.A. degree or higher,
or
provide transcripts showing satisfactory CPT scores
(reading: 83, English: 83, arithmetic: 121, algebra: 72)
or completion of college prep courses or college level
courses in reading, English, and math. Some short term
programs do not have the TABE requirement, but may
require a different assessment, and
• maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher in
all program courses.
Occupational Certificate Fees
A student enrolling in a clock hour certificate program is
assessed fees based on an occupational credit unit. Credit and
occupational fees are listed each semester in the current course
schedule. Fees are subject to change without notice and are
affected by residency status and legislative action.
Occupational Certificate Enrollment
Occupational Certificate programs at the College are
generally designed for full-time study. However, occasionally
a program may be offered that is also applicable to part-time
enrollment. A student should contact the Admissions Office for
further information.
Occupational Certificate
Student Registration
Each Occupational Certificate student is required to complete
his or her class schedule with the assistance of an advisor.
A student entering Open Entry/Open Exit programs
must be prepared to pay registration fees at the time he or she
registers for classes. Some Occupational Certificate programs
may be eligible for certain types of financial assistance, however,
not all programs qualify. A student is urged to consult with
the Financial Aid Office to determine if any type of financial
assistance is available to him or her.
Occupational Certificate Programs
ACADEMY OF ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS*
pat i e n t c a r e a s s i s ta n t
pat i e n t c a r e t e c h n i c i a n
p h l e b o t o m y
p r a c t i c a l n u r s i n g
BANNER CENTER FOR GLOBAL
LOGISTICS
c o m m e r c i a l v e h i c l e d r i v i n g
BANNER CENTER FOR WATER RESOURCES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER
c m s l a w e n f o r c e m e n t b a s i c r e c r u i t
c o r r e c t i o n a l b a s i c r e c r u i t
c r o s s-o v e r: c o r r e c t i o n a l o f f i c e r t o c m s l a w
INDUSTRIAL
e n f o r c e m e n t b a s i c r e c r u i t
a p p l i e d w e l d i n g t e c h n o l o g y
c o m m e r c i a l h e at i n g a n d
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g t e c h n o l o g y
c o s m e t o l o g y
fa c i a l s p e c i a l i s t
n a i l s p e c i a l i s t
r/v s e r v i c e t e c h n i c i a n t r a i n i n g
wa s t e wat e r o p e r at o r
w a t e r t r e at m e n t p l a n t o p e r at o r
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING CENTER
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Academy of
Allied Health Programs
*In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in Allied Health programs
must now meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida
Statutes S.400.211. An in-depth background screen is required.
In addition, students must establish that they are drug free by
voluntarily submitting to drug screening analysis.
Phlebotomy (PBTM)
(240 clock hours) (8 occupational credits)
The Phlebotomy portion of the PCT program prepares
a student for employment as a phlebotomist. A phlebotomist
obtains blood by venipuncture or skin puncture and is an
integral part of a clinical laboratory.
This course is a combination of classroom instruction and
six weeks in the clinical setting, scheduled over a 16-week period.
This program is normally offered during the fall, spring and
summer semesters.
a d m i s s i o n p r o c e s s
Prior to Admission
1. Complete a Florida Gateway College application.
Applications are available from the Admissions Office,
(386) 754-4287.
2. Complete the Patient Care Technician Program
Application and return it to the advisor in the Allied
Health Bldg, even if only taking the Phlebotomy portion.
Pr i o r t o s ta r t i n g c o u r s e s f o r p c t:
1. Students who have completed the steps above will be
required to complete the clinical eligibility requirements
listed in the PCT application booklet.
2. Drug screening: Students must test negative on urinalysis
for controlled substances of amphetamines, cannabinoids,
cocaine, opiates, and PCP. Testing instructions and date
will be announced at the orientation class. Cost is the
responsibility of student and will vary according to laboratory
used.
3. Students must complete an in-depth background screen,
physical examination, immunizations or appropriate lab
studies, and
4. Provide copy of accident and health/hospitalization
insurance.
A student who completes the program is eligible to take
a written and practical certification examination given at the
College by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e s c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
HCP 0001C
Health Careers Core 90 3
HCP 0780C
Allied Health Assistant 150 5
Total 240 8
Patient Care Assistant (PCAT)
(290 clock hours) (9.66 occupational credits)
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program is a component
of the Patient Care Technician program and a certificate program
which prepares a student to provide basic nursing care for the
patient in the hospital, long-term care, outpatient clinic, or inhome
health. A student who completes this program is eligible
to take the State Certification Exam for the Certified Nursing
Assistant.
An in-depth background screen is required for admission to the
program.
In addition, students must establish that they are drug free
by voluntarily submitting to drug screening analysis. Testing
will be done by attended urinalysis for the following drug classes:
amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, and PCP. Cost is the
responsibility of the student for admission urinalysis and any future
random analysis.
This is a limited access program. A student should not
assume assured admission until officially registered.
Program Notes:
• Students must receive a C or better in each course in order
to continue in the program.
• Students must have means of transportation to clinical
and home health sites
f i r s t s e m e s t e r c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
HCP 0001C
Health Careers Core 90 3
HCP 0430C
Nursing Assistant and
Home Health Aide 125 4.16
HCP 0620C
Patient Care Assistant 75 2.5
Total 290 9.66
Program Notes:
Students must:
• purchase liability insurance, included in fees
• purchase a uniform,
• complete specific medical exams,
• obtain personal health insurance, or accident insurance,
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The following courses qualify as occupational completion points
within the patient care assistant program:
Health Careers Core (90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits),
Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide (125 clock hours,
4.16 occupational credits), Patient Care Assistant (75 clock
hours, 2.5 occupational credits).
Patient Care Technician (PCTN)
(600 clock hours) (20 occupational credits)
The Patient Care Technician program is a certificate program
which prepares a student to provide basic nursing care in
the hospital, long-term care, outpatient clinic, or at home. This
includes specialty areas such as phlebotomy and electrocardiography.
A student who completes the Health Careers CORE and
Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide courses is eligible to
take the State Certification Exam for Certified Nursing Assistant;
a student who completes the Health Careers CORE and Allied
Health Assistant courses may sit for the certification exam given
by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
An in-depth background screen is required for admission to the
program. In addition, students must establish that they are drug
free by voluntarily submitting to drug screening analysis. Testing
will be done by attended urinalysis for the following drug classes:
amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, and PCP. Cost is the
responsibility of the student for admission urinalysis and any future
random analysis.
Seating is limited and a student should not assume admission
until officially registered.
Program Notes:
Students must receive a C or better in each course in order
to continue in the program. Florida Gateway College reserves
the right to make changes in its admission processes.
Students must:
• Purchase liability insurance, included in fees
• Purchase a uniform
• Complete specific medical exams
• Obtain personal health insurance
• Have a means of transportation to clinical and home
health sites
• Take the TABE and score a minimum of 10 in reading,
language, and math by the end of the program
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e s c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
HCP 0001C
Health Careers Core 90 3
HCP 0430C
Nursing Assistant and
Home Health Aide 125 4.16
HCP 0620C
Patient Care Assistant 75 2.5
HCP 0780C
Allied Health Assistant
(Phlebotomy) 150 5
HCP 0781C
Advanced Allied Health
Assistant (EKG Aide) 100 3.34
HCP 0796
Patient Care Technician 60 2
Total 600 20
NOTES:
• Health Careers Core must be the first course taken
• Patient Care Technician must be the last course taken
• Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide must be taken
before Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide, Allied Health
A ssistant, and Advanced Allied Health Assistant may be
taken in any order
• Recommended course sequence for full time students:
F irst semester, HCP 0001C, HCP 0430C, HCP 0620C;
S econd semester, HCP 0780C, HCP 0781C, HCP 0796C;
alternative sequence for full time students: First
semester, HCP 0001C, HCP 0780C, HCP 0781C;
second semester, HCP 0430C, HCP 0620C; third
semester, HCP 0796C.
• Students who have previously completed the Patient Care
Assistant program may begin with HCP 0780C or HCP
0781C.
Practical Nursing (LPNA)
(1350 clock hours) (45 occupational credits)
The Practical Nursing (PN) program is a 12-month
program designed to assist a student with nursing employment
in such areas as a hospital, doctor’s office, home health, or long
term care facility. The Practical Nursing Certificate program
qualifies the student to take the national licensing exam to
become a licensed practical nurse. All students who graduate
from a practical nursing program and wish to sit for the Licensed
Practical Nurse exam in Florida, will be reviewed by the Florida
State Board of Nursing, in accordance with State Law Chapter
464.008 and 464.018.
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Certificate
To be considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or home
school equivalent,
• take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) as outlined
in this catalog,
• apply for general college admission by August 1,
• submit a specific PN application to the Nursing
Department by August 1 for a spring start, and
• complete the Practical Nurse Entrance Test (PNET) by
August 1 See brochure available from the Academy of
Allied Health Programs for testing dates.
Pharmacology 28 .93
PRN 0020
Human Development
Across the Life Span 20 0.67
517 17.24
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
PRN 0381C
Med/Surge Life Span I 285 9.5
PRN 0500C
Geriatrics 60 2.0
345 11.5
Occupational
Certificate
In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in Allied Health Programs
must now meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida
Statutes S. 400.211. An in-depth background screen is required
for admission to the program. Students must be free of offenses
that would disqualify one for employment as a Certified Nursing
Assistant.
In addition, students must establish that they are drug free
by voluntarily submitting to a drug screening analysis. Screening
is required prior to admission when coordinator notifies student.
Random screening within the program may be required by clinical
agencies. Admission testing will be done by attended urinalysis for
the following classes: amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates,
and PCP. Cost is the responsibility of the student for admission
urinalysis and any future random analysis.
This is a limited access program. Applicants must reach
required scores on the TABE and PNET to qualify for admission.
If there are more qualified applicants than there are available
positions, the applicants will be selected through PNET scoring.
In-depth admission information is available in the Allied Health
Department, the Admissions Office and the College Web site
www.fgc.edu. Florida Gateway College reserves the right to make
changes in its nursing admission processes.
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
PRN 0382C
Med/Surge Life Span II 396 13.20
PRN 0100C
Maternal/Infant 66 2.2
PRN 0011
Transition into Practice 26 0.86
488 16.26
Total 1350 45
Program Notes:
• Class and clinical hours will vary for each term.
• Clinical calendars may vary from the Critical Dates
calendar due to availability of clinical sites.
• Standardized testing within the program is mandatory.
• Students must make a C or better to continue to the next
course in the program.
• Students must complete a physical examination,
immunization, and laboratory study, including the
Heptavax, after admission into the program.
• This is a limited access program. A student should not
assume admission until officially notified, in writing, by
the Coordinator of Practical Nursing.
f i r s t s e m e s t e r c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
HCP 0001C
Health Careers Core 90 3
PRN 0001C
Basic Nursing 296 9.87
PRN 0080
Body Structure and Function 60 2.0
PRN 0070
Basic Nutrition 23 0.77
PRN 0030
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Commercial Vehicle Driving (CVDV)
(320 clock hours) (10.66 occupational credits)
The Commercial Vehicle Driving program prepares
students for entry-level employment as a Truck Driver. The
program focuses on all safety issues, federal rules and regulations,
providing one-on-one driving training instruction (one student
per truck). The course is divided into three specific sections:
orientation, hands-on training in operating a tractor-trailer, and
street driving on specific routes. Upon completion students are
eligible to acquire a class “A” Commercial Driver License (CDL)
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and local or over the road job placement assistance.
Entrance Requirements
Students must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. In
addition, students must pass a DOT (NIDA) 5 Panel Drug
Screen, a Florida Department Of Transportation (DOT) Physical
exam and a 7-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background
check (MVR) prior to beginning classes. Students must have no
more than six (6) points in violations on his/her driver license
in the past three (3) years, have no DUI (Driving Under the
Influence) violations within the past seven (7) years. Entrance
requirements must be met before students can enroll into the
course.
c l o c k
h o u r s
o c c u pat i o n a l
c r e d i t s
TRA 0081
Commercial Vehicle Driving I 40 1.33
TRA 0082C
Commercial Vehicle Driving II 80 2.67
TRA 0083C
Commercial Vehicle Driving III 100 3.33
TRA 0089C
Commercial Vehicle Driving IV 100 3.33
Total 320 10.66
Criminal Justice Training Center
Minimum Basic Skills Requirements
A student attempting a clock hour certificate program must
meet certain minimum skills requirements as established by the
state of Florida, Division of Law Enforcement.
Students seeking admission to any of the limited access
programs listed in this section must take and pass the Florida
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (FBAT), appropriate to the
discipline they are applying for, prior to being admitted to the
program.
The certificate in Basic Law Enforcement is designed to
assist students seeking to qualify for the State Certification
Examination for Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida.
To be eligible for these programs a student must:
• meet minimum requirements as set forth by Florida
statutes and Florida Department of Law Enforcement
• meet general admission requirements. Admissions requirements
parallel the employment standards for Law
Enforcement as established and modified periodically by
the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
and,
• successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Basic
Abilities Test (FBAT), appropriate to the discipline
applied for.
Correctional Basic Recruit (BCRA)
(552 clock hours) (18.4 occupational credits)
Limited Access Program
To be eligible for this program a student must:
• be at least 19 years of age,
• be a U.S. citizen,
• be a high school graduate or have GED,
• pass a physical exam, and
• successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Basic
Abilities Test for Correctional Officer.
c l o c k
o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
CJK 0480
Emergency Preparedness 26 .87
CJK 0285
Criminal Justice Legal II 22 .73
CJK 0286
Criminal Justice
Communications 42 1.40
CJK 0031C
First Aid for Criminal
Justice Officers 40 1.33
CJK 0040C
Criminal Justice Firearms 80 2.67
CJK 0051C
Defensive Tactics 80 2.67
CJK 0101
Criminal Justice
Interpersonal Skills II 50 1.67
CJK 0102
Correctional Operations 64 2.13
CJK 0270
Criminal Justice Legal I 46 1.53
CJK 0280C
Criminal Justice
Officer Physical
Fitness Training 40 1.33
CJK 0100
Interpersonal Skills I 62 2.07
Total 552 18.4
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CMS Law Enforcement - Basic Recruit
(BLEA)
(770 clock hours) (25.67 occupational credits)
Limited Access Program
To be eligible for this program a student must:
• be at least 19 years of age,
• be a U.S. citizen,
• be a high school graduate or have GED,
• pass a physical exam, and
• successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Basic
Abilities Test for Law Enforcement Officer.
c l o c k
o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
CJK 0007C
Introduction to
Law Enforcement 11 .37
CJK 0008C
Legal 69 2.30
CJK 0011C
Human Issues 40 1.33
CJK 0017C
Communications 76 2.53
CJK 0020C
Vehicle Operations 48 1.6
CJK 0031C
First Aid for
Criminal Justice Officers 40 1.33
CJK 0076C
Crime Scene Investigations 24 .80
CJK 0082C
Traffic Stops 24 .80
CJK 0083C
DUI Traffic Stops 24 .80
CJK 0086C
Traffic Crash Investigations 32 1.07
CJK 0096C
Criminal Justice Officer
Physical Fitness Training 60 2.00
CJK 0422C
Dart Firing Stun Gun 8 .27
Total 770 25.67
Crossover: Correctional Officer to Law
Enforcement Basic Recruit (XCLA)
(457 clock hours) (15.26 occupational credits)
Limited Access Program
To be eligible for this program a student must:
• be at least 19 years of age,
• be a U.S. citizen,
• be a high school graduate or have GED,
• pass a physical exam,
• successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Basic
Abilities Test for Law Enforcement Officer,
• be a graduate of a State of Florida community college
training center or vocational technical center.
Occupational
Certificate
CJK 0040C
Criminal Justice Firearms 80 2.67
c l o c k
h o u r s
o c c u pat i o n a l
c r e d i t s
CJK 0051C
Defensive Tactics 80 2.67
CJK 0061C
Patrol I 58 1.93
CJK 0062C
Patrol II 40 1.33
CJK 0071C
Criminal Investigations 56 1.87
CJK 0020C
Vehicle Operations 48 1.60
CJK 0061C
Patrol I 58 1.93
CJK 0062C
Patrol II 40 1.33
CJK 0071C
Criminal Investigations 56 1.87
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CJK 0076C
Crime Scene Investigations 24 0.80
CJK 0082C
Traffic Stops 24 .80
CJK 0083C
DUI Traffic Stops 24 .80
CJK 0086C
Traffic Crash Investigations 32 1.07
CJK 0212C
Cross-Over Corrections to
CMS Law Enforcement
High Liability 8 .27
CJK 0221
Cross-Over Correctional to
CMS Law Enforcement
Introduction and Legal 47 1.60
CJK 0222
Cross-Over Correctional to
Law Enforcement
Communications 56 1.86
CJK 0223
Cross-Over Correctional to
Law Enforcement
Human Issues 32 1.06
CJK 0422C
Dart Firing Stun Gun 8 .27
Total 457 15.26
Industrial
Applied Welding Technology (PMTV)
(1,170 clock hours) (39 occupational credits)
The Applied Welding Technology program offers training to
prepare students to become skilled welders. The total program,
including preparation for nationally recognized certification,
requires a minimum of 1,170 hours of preparation. Graduates
will be taught techniques that include thermal cutting, Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW),
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW), and pipe welding as well as blueprint reading and
power tool and equipment operation. The program prepares
students to meet certification in industry standards. Seating is
limited. Students are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
To be eligible for this program a student must:
• be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate or
have a GED certificate, (or) be a nonhigh school graduate
who has been out of high school at least six months,
• and take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and
score at minimum of 8.0 for reading, math and language
by the end of the program.
c l o c k
o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
PMT 0123C
Welding I 250 8.33
PMT 0146C
Welding II 250 8.33
PMT 0131C
Welding III 225 7.50
PMT 0165C
Welding IV 175 5.83
PMT 0168C
Welding V 270 9
Total 1,170 39
In order to successfully graduate from this program a student
must:
• pass courses with a D or better while maintaining a 2.0
GPA
Commercial Heating and
Air Conditioning Technology (ACRV)
(1,350 clock hours) (45 occupational credits)
Florida Gateway College offers a 1,350 clock-hour
occupational program in air conditioning, heating, and
refrigeration which prepares students for entry-level positions
in the air conditioning industry. Seating is limited. Students are
accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
To be eligible for this program a student must:
• be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate or
have a GED certificate, (or) be a non-high school
graduate who has been out of high school at least six
months,
• and take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Score
a minimum of 9.0 for reading, 10.0 for math and 9.0 for
language by the end of the program.
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In order to successfully graduate from this program a student
must:
• pass courses with a D or better while maintaining a 2.0
GPA
f i r s t s e m e s t e r c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
(fa l l & s p r i n g) h o u r s c r e d i t s
ACR 0000C
Introduction to Air-Conditioning 180 6
ACR 0100C
Basic Electricity 180 6
12
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
(fa l l & s p r i n g)
ACR 0009C
Install, Maintain & Repair AC 90 3
ACR 0022C
Domestic Refrigeration 90 3
ACR 0700C
Central Residential AC 90 3
ACR 0061C
Psychrometrics 90 3
12
t h i r d s e m e s t e r
(s u m m e r )
ACR 0741C
Commercial Refrigeration 90 3
ACR 0850C
Commercial Troubleshooting 180 6
9
f o u rt h s e m e s t e r
(fa l l & s p r i n g)
Cosmetology (COSM)
(1,200 clock hours) (40 occupational credits)
The certificate in Cosmetology is designed to provide the
training to acquire skills and knowledge necessary to become a
licensed cosmetologist.
The College offers two convenient times during the year
for a student to begin his or her training in cosmetology. Classes
begin in August and January and end in July and December
respectively.
This program is based on clock-hour attendance. A student
must complete the minimum specified hours to receive his or her
certificate. Seating is limited and students are accepted on a first
come, first serve basis. To be eligible for this program a student
must:
• be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate or
have a GED certificate, or be a nonhigh school graduate
who has been out of high school at least six months,
• and take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and
score a minimum of 8.0 in language and math and
9.0 for reading by the end of the program,
• complete the required data for the State Board of Cosmetology,
and
• meet with an advisor from the Cosmetology Dept. for
advising.
Transfer students will be tested in each cosmetology
area and evaluation credit will be awarded accordingly. Students
must make a C or better to continue to the next course in the
program.
Required courses in program:
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
COS 0510C
Scalp & Hair Care 30 1
COS 0301C
Hair Cutting & Shaping 150 5
Occupational
Certificate
ACR 0205C
Compressors 90 3
ACR 0610C
Heat Pumps I 90 3
ACR 0601C
Heat Pumps II 90 3
ACR 0815C
Advanced Service Practices 90 3
12
Total 1,350 45
COS 0400C
Hair Styling/
Designing Procedures 150 5
CSP 0010C 90 3
Manicuring & Pedicuring
COS 0011
Orientation/Introduction
to Cosmetology 60 2
CSP 0004C
Esthetics and Skin Care 90 3
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COS 0644C
Chemical Hair Restructuring I 120 4
COS 0640C
Chemical Hair Restructuring II 120 4
COS 0700C
Hair Coloring/Bleaching I 120 4
COS 0760C
Hair Coloring/Bleaching II 120 4
COS 0870C
Salon Management 60 2
COS 0963
Preparation for
State Board Certification 90 3
Total 1200 40
Facial Specialty (CSPE)
(260 clock hours) (8.67 occupational credits)
The Facial Specialty Certificate program provides facial
practices which prepares the student to gain employment as a
Florida licensed Facial Specialist. Must pass course with C or
better.
To be considered for this program a student must:
• be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate
or have a GED certificate, or be a non-high school graduate
who has been out of high school at least six months.
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e s c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
CSP 0260C
Esthetics Specialist 260 8.67
Total 260 8.67
Nail Specialty (CSPN)
(240 clock hours) (8 occupational credits)
The Nail Specialty Certificate program provides the student
with the skills and techniques needed to become a Florida
licensed Nail Specialist. Must pass course with C or better.
To be considered for this course a student must:
• be at least 16 years old and either a high school graduate
or have a GED certificate, or be a non-high school graduate
who has been out of high school at least six months.
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e s c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
CSP 0013C
Nail Specialist 240 8
Total 240 8
RV Service Technician Training
RV Technician Program: FGC, in relationship with Central
Florida RV and the University of South Florida, offers an online
training for employees at participating RV dealerships. Successful
program graduates receive a certificate of completion from
the University of South Florida and are prepared to take the RV
Technician Certification Exam. Interested individuals should
contact Judy Wilson at (386) 754-4285 for program specifics.
Water/Wastewater Operator Training
These programs satisfy the DEP requirement of completion
of a course of study in drinking water plant operator and/or
wastewater treatment plant operator in order to qualify to take
the operator’s certification licensing test.
This license is required by the Department of
Environmental Protection for an individual to operate or work
in a public drinking water and/or wastewater treatment facility.
Students in these programs engage in management of water
sources, laboratory analysis of water samples, operation of water/
wastewater treatment facilities, maintenance of treatment facility
equipment, trouble shooting process problems, inspection of
records, and communication of financial support needed to
maintain the welfare of the community.
The operator keeps the water/wastewater treatment plant
operating. Operators operate the valves, push switches, collect
samples, read gauges and record information. They also observe
the condition of the plant, make calculations and determine the
most efficient way in which the plant should operate.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
(WWTN) (405 clock hours) (13.5 occupational credits)
c l o c k
o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
EVS 0333
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operation “C” 155 5.17
EVS 0343
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operation “B” 130 4.33
EVS 0153
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Plant Operator 120 4
Total 405 13.50
Water Treatment Plant Operator (WTTN)
(405 clock hours) (13.5 occupational credits)
c l o c k
o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
EVS 0133
Water Treatment
Plant Operation “C” 155 5.17
r e q u i r e d c o u r s e s c l o c k o c c u pat i o n a l
h o u r s
c r e d i t s
FFP 1041C
Emergency Services
First Responder 40 1.33
FFP 0010
Firefighter I 206 6.87
FFP 0020C*
Firefighter II 192 6.4
Total 438 14.6
Occupational
Certificate
EVS 0143
Water Treatment
Plant Operation “B” 130 4.33
EVS 0153
Water Wastewater Plant
Operator 120 4
Total 405 13.50
Public Service Training Center -
Olustee
Firefighter Minimum Standards (FIRF)
Offering of this program is subject to the approval of the
Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and
Training
The Firefighter program offers training to prepare an individual
to become certified as a firefighter. Students successfully
completing the First Responder and Firefighter I courses are
eligible to sit for certification as volunteer firefighters. Students
succssfully completing all three courses are eligible to sit for the
state Minimum Standards examination. Passing this examination
qualifies an individual for employment as a firefighter. The
Emergency Services First Responder course may be waived for
those individuals who are licensed as EMTs or Paramedics.
Students must pass the TABE examination at the 10th grade
level for English, Reading, and Math, or be exempt from this
requirement, in order to earn the certificate.
To be eligible for admission into this program a student must:
• Pass a physical exam
• Complete a background screen,
• Submit a supplementary program application, and
• Must be at least 18 years of age
Notes: Students who have completed EMS 1059C or EMS 1119 and
1119L and 1431C may substitute that for FFP 0141C. Students who are
current EMTs or Paramedics should request a waiver of FFP 0141C.
*Students must have successfully completed FFP 0010C and be a state
certified firefighter to enroll in FFP 0020C.
Minimum Scores of 10 in the reading, math and language sections of
the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) are required by the end of
the program.
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Applied Technology
Diploma
Applied Technology Diplomas
General Information
Applied Technology Diplomas (A.T.D.) are occupational
training programs that can be offered by a community college
and are guaranteed to transfer to an A.S. degree.
Some applied Technology Diploma programs have limited
or selective admission requirements. A student is urged to
consult with the specific instructional area which oversees a
particular diploma for additional details.
A.T.D. programs at the College are generally designed for
full-time or part-time study. Every student is encouraged to
complete his or her class schedule with the help of an advisor.
To meet graduation requirements, each Applied Technology
Diploma student must:
• complete the requirements for the program of study as
specified by the program,
• demonstrate competence in reading, math, and language
through placement examination. Currently this is the Test of
Adult Basic Education (TABE), and
• maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher in
all A.T.D. program courses.
Applied Technology Diploma Programs
The following programs are offered at the College:
BUSINESS
c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e t e c h n o l o g y
m e d i c a l c o d e r/b i l l e r
m e d i c a l r e c o r d t r a n s c r i b i n g
GOLF & LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
p e s t c o n t r o l o p e r at i o n s
t u r f e q u i p m e n t t e c h n o l o g y
PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING CENTER -
OLUSTEE
e m e r g e n c y m e d i c a l t e c h n i c i a n
Applied Tech.
Diploma
Applied Technology Diploma
Enrollment
Applied Technology Diploma programs at the College are
generally designed for full-time or part-time study. A student
should contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Applied Technology Diploma
Student Registration
Each Applied Technology Diploma student is required
to complete his or her class schedule with the assistance of an
advisor.
Some A.T.D. programs may be eligible for certain types
of financial assistance. A student is urged to consult with the
Financial Aid Office to determine if any type of financial
assistance is available to him or her.
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational
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Business
Customer Service Technology (CSTC)
(Minimum 18 credit hours)
This program is designed to prepare students for
employment in customer service occupations such as
telemarketers, customer service clerks (retail trade), and customer
service representatives. It is designed to prepare students for
employment in entry level positions involving customer service
activities in all industry areas of marketing and in all institutions
of marketing (retail, wholesale, services). The content includes
interpersonal skills, customer service and selling concepts, math,
keyboarding, communication skills, and employability skills.
The following is a suggested sequence of courses:
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
OST 1384 Introduction to Customer Service 3
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3
MTB 1103 Business Math 3
CGS 1570 (♦) Computer Applications 3
12
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
OST 1581 Professional Development in the
Work Environment 3
OST 2335 Applied Business Communication 3
6
Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 18
Medical Coder/Biller (MCDG)
(Minimum 26 credit hours)
The program is designed to prepare students for
employment in a variety of healthcare settings as entry level
coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coding clerks, or
medical coder/billers (Industry Title).
The content includes, but is not limited to, medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems,
fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology,
healthcare delivery systems, basics of medical records services,
ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic
data processing, and employability skills.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• be a high school graduate or have a GED,
• complete a Florida Gateway College application,
• complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a
score of math 10, language 11, reading 11 by the end of
the program or provide transcripts showing satisfactory
college placement test scores or completion of college
level courses in reading, English, and math.
The following is a suggested sequence of courses:
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
HCP 0001C Health Careers Core 3
OST 1135 Medical Keyboarding I 3
Prn 0080 Body Structure and Function 2
HSC 2531 Medical Terminology 3
HIM 2282 Basic Medical Coding 3
14
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
HSC 2524 Human Diseases 3
HIM 2273C Medical Billing & Insurance 3
HIM 2283 Advanced Medical Coding 3
HIM 2253 Current Procedural Terminology
CPT Coding 3
12
Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 26
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Medical Records Transcribing (MTRN)
(Minimum 33 credit hours)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for
employment as medical transcribers. The content includes, but
is not limited to, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,
grammar and punctuation, healthcare delivery systems, health
information services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/
security procedures, word processing/ transcription skills, and
employability skills.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• be a high school graduate or have a GED,
• complete a Florida Gateway College application,
• complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a
score of math 10, language 11, reading 11, or provide
transcripts showing satisfactory CPT scores (reading 83,
English 83, arithmetic 121, algebra 73) or completion of
college level courses in reading, English, and math.
The following is a suggested sequence of courses:
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
HCP 0001C Health Careers Core 3
HSC 2531 Medical Terminology 3
OST 1135 Medical Keyboarding I 3
OST 2402 Medical Office Procedures 3
Prn 0080 Body Structure and Function 2
14
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
HSC 2149 Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals 3
HSC 2524 Human Diseases 3
OST 2335 Applied Business Communication 3
OST 2611 Medical Transcription I 4
13
s u m m e r s e m e s t e r
OST 2612 Medical Transcription II 4
OST 2936C Technical Career Exploration 2
6
Golf & Landscape Operations
Pest Control Operations (PCOP)
(24 credit hours)
The Pest Control Operations program prepares students
to work with lawn care companies, landscape companies, and
golf courses as plant health technicians. Pest control operators
identify landscape plant materials, the pests that infest or infect
them, and are familiar with plant pest control measures. All 24
credits transfer to the 64 credit Associate in Science (A.S.) degree
in Landscape Technology.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete application to FGC,
• complete a supplemental division application, and
• score a minimum of 10 in language, reading and math
on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) before
completion of the program.
Students must meet these requirements by testing or by
taking the appropriate course, to receive the Pest Control
Operations A.T.D.
c r e d i t
fa l l s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
PLS 1021C Applied Agricultural Chemistry 3
ORH 1517 Landscape Plants 3
GCO 2441 Integrated Pest Management I or
IPM 2112 Landscape Pest Control I 3
GCO 2601 Materials Calculations 3
BOT 1000 Principals of Plant Growth 3
15
s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
CGS 1570 Computer Applications or
other approved computer elective 3
GCO 2442C Integrated Pest Management II or
IPM 2632 Landscape Pest Control II 3
IPM 2290C Pest Control Business Management 3
9
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Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 33
Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 24
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational
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Turf Equipment Technology (TETN)
(38 credit hours)
The Turf Equipment Program can be completed as an
applied technology diploma in Turf Equipment Technology in
one year or as an Associate in Science degree in Turf Equipment
Management in two years.
This program trains students to repair and manage various
types of golf course maintenance equipment and to manage
modern golf course maintenance facilities. There is extremely
high demand in the golf industry for properly trained equipment
technicians.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• complete application to FGC,
• complete a supplemental division application, and
• score a minimum of 10 in language, reading and math
on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) by the end
of the program.
GCO 1243C (♦) Introduction to Regulatory
Compliance and Welding 4
GCO 1220 (♦) Sharpening and Grinding 3
GCO 1211C (♦) Turf Equipment Diagnosis I 3
17
s e c o n d s e m e s t e r
GCO 1202 (♦) Basic Golf Course Mechanics II 4
GCO 1612 (♦) Golf Course Shop Management II 3
GCO 1472C Reel Mower Adjustment, Maintenance
& Evaluation 2
GCO 1212C (♦) Turf Equipment Diagnosis II 3
CGS 1004 Computers in Golf Course Management or
CGS 1570 Computer Applications 3
15
s u m m e r t e r m
GCO 1942L (♦) Turf Equipment Management
Internship 6
6
Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 38
Students must meet these requirements by testing or by
taking the appropriate course, to receive the Turf Equipment
A.T.D.
Field training is an important component of this program.
Once accepted into the Turf Equipment Technology Program,
students must attend a 12-week on-the-job-training. This training is
at selected cooperative training sites within 500 miles of the campus.
Students earn course credit for the field training, and wages are paid
by their employer. Students must be capable of being self-sufficient
during this period.
The Turf Equipment Technology Program is physically
and mentally challenging. All students should be aware of the
vigorous nature of this program. Prior golf course maintenance
experience is desirable and is taken into consideration when
selecting students for the program. This is not a limited access
program; however, a student should apply early to have the best
opportunity for acceptance.
Each student is required to construct a class schedule with
the assistance of a program advisor who must approve all course
alternatives.
c r e d i t
f i r s t s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
GCO 1201 (♦) Basic Golf Course Mechanics I 4
GCO 1611 (♦) Golf Course Shop Management I 3
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Public Service Training Center - Olustee
*In order to meet clinical agency requirements where student
training will take place, all students in the Public Service Training
Center must now meet state and federal regulations as described
by Florida Statutes S.400.211 and 401. An in-depth background
screen is required. In addition, EMT students must establish that
they are drug free by voluntarily submitting to drug screening
analysis; and show proof of immunity of communicable diseases of
childhood.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
(EMTD) (11 credit hours)
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic is a one semester (16
week) program, that is offered in spring and fall, and prepares
the student for employment as an emergency medical technician
functioning at the basic emergency care level. This program
is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services. The curriculum adheres to the
latest U.S. DOT EMT-B National Standard Curriculum. Upon
completion, students are eligible to take the state of Florida
EMTs certification exam. Florida Certification as an EMT-B is a
prerequisite for paramedic training.
The EMT-Basic course is offered at the Olustee site each
semester.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• be 18 years of age or older by the beginning of the
clinical rotation,
• complete a physical examination, immunization
requirements and laboratory studies before entering any
clinical area,
• take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and
score a 10 in Reading, Math and Language by the end
of the program or provide transcripts showing
satisfactory CPT scores (reading: 83, English: 83,
Arithmetic: 121, Algebra: 72) or completion of college
prep courses or college level courses in reading, English,
and math, and
• schedule an appointment to meet with EMS Programs
Coordinator by calling (386) 754-4292.
• proof of health insurance
Students will comply with background screening standards
within clinical agencies for student training. In addition, students
will be certified drug free by urinalysis.
This is a limited access program. A student should not
assume admission until officially notified, in writing, by the
EMS Program Coordinator.
c r e d i t
o n e s e m e s t e r
h o u r s
EMS 1119 (♦) Emergency Medical Technician-
Basic 5
WFHX 0018 (♦) Issues in Domestic Violence 0
EMS 1119L (♦) Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Lab 3
WFHX 0016 (♦) Hazardous Materials Level I 0
EMS 1431C (♦) EMT Hospital/Field Experience 3
WFHX 0011 (♦) Emergency Vehicle Operator
Course (EVOC) 0
WFHX 0012 (♦) Basic Extrication 0
Total 11
*Upon successful completion of EMS 1119 and EMS 1119L, the
student will have satisfied all of the compentencies required in
the Health Core (HCP 0001).
Program Notes:
A student must:
• be responsible for providing his or her own transportation
between the campus and the health agencies selected
for the clinical experience,
• obtain liability insurance, which is available at registration
through the College, at the student’s expense, and
• be 18 years or older in order to drive an ambulance in
the state of Florida (F.S. 401.281).
Applied Tech.
Diploma
Meeting with the Programs Coordinator provides an
opportunity to answer questions and provide the student with
a Program Application package. Please bring the following
information to your appointment:
• proof of Florida residency
• copies of CPT or TABE scores or college transcript
showing completion of required courses
• copies of current EMS related certifications
Course Designation Key ♦ = Core Occupational
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Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System
Courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that were assigned by Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). This
numbering system is used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and 28 participating non-public institutions. The major purpose of
this system is to facilitate the transfer of courses between participating institutions. Students and administrators can use the online Statewide Course
Numbering System to obtain course descriptions and specific information about course transfer between participating Florida institutions. This information
is at the SCNS website at http://scns.fldoe.org.
Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of its own courses and recommends the first digit of the
course number to indicate the level at which students normally take the course. Course prefixes and the last three digits of the course
numbers are assigned by members of faculty discipline committees appointed for that purpose by the Florida Department of Education
in Tallahassee. Individuals nominated to serve on these committees are selected to maintain a representative balance as to type of
institution and discipline field or specialization.
The course prefix and each digit in the course number have a meaning in the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).
The list of course prefixes and numbers, along with their generic titles, is referred to as the “SCNS taxonomy.” Descriptions of the
content of courses are referred to as “statewide course profiles.”
Example of Course Identifier
Prefix Level Code Century Digit Decade Digit Unit Digit Lab Code
(first digit) (second digit) (third digit) (fourth digit)
ENC 1 1 0 1
English Lower (Freshman) Freshman Freshman Freshman No laboratory
Composition Level at this Composition Composition Composition component in
institution Skills Skills I this course
General Rule for Course Equivalencies
Equivalent courses at different institutions are identified by the same prefixes and same last three digits of the course number and are guaranteed to be
transferable between participating institutions that offer the course, with a few exceptions. (Exceptions are listed below.)
For example, a freshman composition skills course is offered by 56 different postsecondary institutions. Each institution
uses “ENC_101” to identify its freshman composition skills course. The level code is the first digit and represents the year in which
students normally take the course at a specific institution. In the SCNS taxonomy, “ENC” means “English Composition,” the century
digit “1” represents “Freshman Composition,” the decade digit “0” represents “Freshman Composition Skills,” and the unit digit “1”
represents “Freshman Composition Skills I.”
In the sciences and certain other areas, a “C” or “L” after the course number is known as a lab indicator. The “C” represents
a combined lecture and laboratory course that meets in the same place at the same time. The “L” represents a laboratory course or the
laboratory part of a course, having the same prefix and course number without a lab indicator, which meets at a different time or place.
Transfer of any successfully completed course from one participating institution to another is guaranteed in cases where the
course to be transferred is equivalent to one offered by the receiving institution. Equivalencies are established by the same prefix and
last three digits and comparable faculty credentials at both institutions. For example, ENC 1101 is offered at a community college.
The same course is offered at a state university as ENC 2101. A student who has successfully completed ENC 1101 at the community
college is guaranteed to receive transfer credit for ENC 2101 at the state university if the student transfers. The student cannot
be required to take ENC 2101 again since ENC 1101 is equivalent to ENC 2101. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully
completed equivalent courses and used by the receiving institution to determine satisfaction of requirements by transfer students on the
same basis as credit awarded to the native students. It is the prerogative of the receiving institution, however, to offer transfer credit for
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courses successfully completed that have not been designated as equivalent. NOTE: Credit generated at institutions on the quarterterm
system may not transfer the equivalent number of credits to institutions on semester-term systems. For example, 4.0 quarter
hours often transfers as 2.67 semester hours.
The Course Prefix
.
The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline, subject matter area, or sub-category of
knowledge. The prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines
the assigned prefix to identify the course.
Authority for Acceptance of Equivalent Courses
Section 1007.24(7), Florida Statutes, states:
Any student who transfers among postsecondary institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized
by the United States Department of Education and that participate in the statewide course numbering system shall be awarded
credit by the receiving institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at the previous institutions. Credit shall be awarded
if the courses are judged by the appropriate statewide course numbering system faculty committees representing school districts, public
postsecondary educational institutions, and participating nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to be academically equivalent
to courses offered at the receiving institution, including equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public or nonpublic control
of the previous institution. The Department of Education shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a receiving institution are generated
in courses for which the faculty possess credentials that are comparable to those required by the accrediting association of the receiving
institution. The award of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the statewide course numbering system. Credits awarded
pursuant to this subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements on the same basis as credits awarded to native students.
Course
Descriptions
Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalency
Since the initial implementation of the SCNS, specific disciplines or types of courses have been excepted from the guarantee
of transfer for equivalent courses. These include varying topics courses that must be evaluated individually, or applied courses in
which the student must be evaluated for mastery of skill and technique. The following courses are exceptions to the general rule for
course equivalencies and may not transfer. Transferability is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
A. Courses not offered by the receiving institution.
B. For courses at non-regionally accredited institutions, courses offered prior to the established transfer date of the course in
question.
C. Courses in the _900-999 series are not automatically transferable, and must be evaluated individually. These include such
courses as Special Topics, Internships, Apprenticeships, Practica, Study Abroad, Thesis and Dissertations.
D. College preparatory and vocational preparatory courses.
E. Graduate courses.
F. Internships, Apprenticeships, practica, clinical experiences and study abroad courses with numbers other than those ranging
from 900-999.
G. Applied courses in the performing arts (Art, Dance, Interior Design, Music, and Theatre) and skills courses in Criminal
Justice (academy certificate courses) are not guaranteed as transferable. These courses need evidence of achievement (i.e.,
portfolio, audition, interview, etc.)
Courses at Nonregionally Accredited Institutions
The Statewide Course Numbering System makes available on its home page (http://scns.fldoe.org) a report entitled “Courses
at Nonregionally Accredited Institutions” that contains a comprehensive listing of all nonpublic institution courses in the SCNS
inventory, as well as each course’s transfer level and transfer effective date. This report is updated monthly.
Questions about the Statewide Course Numbering System and appeals regarding course credit transfer decisions should be
directed to Amanda Luke in the Registrar’s Office or the Florida Department of Education, Office of Articulation, 1401 Turlington
Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Special reports and technical information may be requested by calling the Statewide
Course Numbering System office at (850) 245-0427 or via the internet at http://scns.fldoe.org.
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*ACG 2021 Introduction to
Financial Accounting
(4 credits) F, SP, S
An introduction to the principles of
accounting. The complete accounting cycle is
studied. Specifically included are preparation
of journal entries, worksheets, financial
statements, and a more detailed look at
cash, receivables, and fixed assets. Course
includes accounting treatment for equity and
debt funding, inventory assets and payroll.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, MAT 0028 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*ACG 2071 Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
(3 credits) F, SP, S
An introduction to managerial accounting
concepts and principles. Emphasis is placed
on cost reporting, cost control, cost behavior,
budgets, special reports, statements, and
analytical tools used by management to plan
and control the organization. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACG 2021 with a C or better.
Course Descriptions
Students are encouraged to review the specific program sections of this catalog to determine
which classes are applicable to their academic course of study. Even though the following
represents courses available at Florida Gateway College, not all courses are offered each
semester. The College reserves the right to offer classes and programs at such time as best fits
the institutional scope and mission of the College.
The College publishes a schedule of class offerings each semester online which details
those classes that are being offered during a particular semester.
The College reserves the right to cancel scheduled classes due to low enrollment or other
conditions deemed by the College to justify course cancellations.
The designation “GR” listed beside certain course prefixes indicates that the class will
satisfy the College’s Gordon Rule requirements. Each Gordon Rule class has specific mathematics
or writing requirements. All Gordon Rule (GR) classes must be passed with a grade
of C or better.
The designation “MC” listed beside certain course prefixes indicates that the class is
officially identified as a course with multicultural content, and as such, satisfies the common
course prerequisite requirement for various majors at some state universities.
The designation “*” denotes an acceptable A.A. elective credit. A student should
contact his or her advisor or the Registrar’s Office for more information concerning A.A. elective
credits. It is ultimately a student’s responsibility to confirm with a receiving institution
that an elective credit will transfer successfully from Florida Gateway College to the receiving
institution.
The following courses are presently offered by Florida Gateway College. Each class is
subject to change, revision, revocation, termination, or amendment. Classes are listed in
alphabetic order by course prefix (e.g., ACG 2071, HUM 2472, etc.).
ACR 0000C Introduction to
Air-Conditioning
(6 credits, 180 contact hours) F, SP
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the history of refrigeration, tools
of the trade, safety, and service management
work with piping, tubing and fittings,
understand the components and accessories
and EPA Exam. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Take the TABE
Corequisite: ACR 0100C.
ACR 0009C Install, Maintain, &
Repair AC
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Students will wire, test, install, and service
motors and various electrical components
used in the air conditioning, heating and
refrigeration industry. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0022C. ACR 0700C, ACR
0061C.
ACR 0022C Domestic
Refrigeration
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Practical study of domestic refrigerators,
freezers and window air conditioners,
installation and service including defrost
and multiple temperatures of capillary tube
systems. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0009C, ACR 0700C, ACR
0061C.
ACR 0061C Psychrometrics
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Study of air, humidity, heat, and movement
as it relates to comfort air conditioning.
Psychrometric processes will be charted,
measured, and applied. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0009C, ACR 0022C, ACR
0700C.
ACR 0100C Basic Electricity
(6 credits, 180 contact hours) F, SP
The course will cover electric motors and
various electrical components. Students will
wire, test, install, and service motors and
various electrical components used in the
air conditioning, heating and refrigeration
industry. Lab fee.
Corequisite: ACR 0000C.
ACR 0205C Compressors
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Students will study the internal chemistry
of a refrigeration system and the study of
refrigerants, oil, contaminants, dehydration,
and burnouts in detail. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0610C, ACR 0601C, ACR
0815C.
ACR 0601C Heat Pumps II
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
An advanced study of the refrigerant cycle,
and the electrical circuitry necessary to provide
year round air conditioning. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0205C, ACR 0610C,
ACR 0815C.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
F = Offered in Fall Term SP = Offered in Spring Term S = Offered in Summer Term
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ACR 0610C Heat Pumps I
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Students will study oil and gas fired heating
systems, combustion, mechanical and electrical
components. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C
Corequisite: ACR 0205C, ACR 0601C, ACR
0815C
ACR 0700C Central
Residential AC
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Study of application, installation and servicing
central residential equipment and integrates
electrical, psychrometric and mechanical
operation. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0009C, ACR 0022C, ACR
0061C.
ACR 0741C Commercial
Refrigeration
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) S
A comprehensive study of standard and
special mechanical components. Component
characteristics, operation and application;
includes design, construction and analysis of
commercial systems. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0850C.
ACR 0815C Advanced Service
Practices
(3 credits, 90 contact hours) F, SP
Students will study diagnostic procedures
and development of job entry competencies
in commercial refrigeration and central
residential air conditioning. Lab fee. .
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0205C, ACR 0610C, ACR
0601C.
ACR 0850C Commercial
Troubleshooting
(6 credits, 180 contact hours) S
Domestic refrigeration and commercial
circuitry, principles of control and interaction
of components and defrost systems. Students
will design; build and troubleshoot commercial
systems. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ACR 0000C, ACR 0100C.
Corequisite: ACR 0741C.
ACR 0930C Special Topics HVAC
(1 credit, 30 contact hours)
This course will cover topics of current or
special interest in HVAC. The course may
be repeated up to a maximum of thre times.
Topics will cover such areas as: Green in
HVAC, Advanced Commercial Refrigeration
Installation, Advanced Commercial
Refrigeration Service, and Review for HVAC
Certification exam. May be taken three times
for credit.
AEB 1003 Introduction to
Agribusiness
(3 credits) F, SP
Introduction to Agribusiness is a course
designed to allow the student to explore the
many career choices within the agriculture
industry, not only in Florida but the nation
as well. This course is designed to introduce
agribusiness management, marketing, and
sales in the free enterprise system. Topics
may include a broad study of the modern
agribusiness system, agricultural career
opportunities, management principles,
business organization types, economic
principles, financial records and budgeting,
finance, sales and marketing, employee/
employer responsibilities, and human relations
skills.
*AMH 1091 History of the
African American
(3 credits)
A detailed study into the development of the
African-American culture in the United States
from the early 1600s to present. This course
traces the social, economic, and political
aspects of the African-American experience
utilizing a cultural, as well as historical,
approach.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*AMH 2010 United States
History to 1865
(3 credits) GE, GR
Analysis of United States history from 1425 to
1865, including European background, life in
the colonies, the Revolution, the constitution,
the Federalist era, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian
democracy, westward expansion, growth of
sectionalism, and the Civil War.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*AMH 2020 United States
History from 1865
(3 credits) GE, GR
Continuation of AMH 2010 from 1865 to
present, including Reconstruction, growth of
the industrial-commercial system, problems
of agriculture, populism, the Progressive
movement, World War I, the Depression, and
World War II.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*AMH 2070 History of Florida
(3 credits)
Analysis of Florida’s history, including Spanish
heritage, acquisition by the United States,
statehood, the Civil War, and modern Florida,
emphasizing development of agriculture,
tourism, urbanization, and industrialization.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*AMH 2910 American History
Research
(3 credits) GR
This course entails an introduction to topic
selection, research techniques and procedures,
and the actual writing of formal research
material. The student will undertake a
research project in an appropriate area of
study which will result in 6,000 words of
typed material.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*AML 1600 Introduction to
African American Literature
(3 credits) GR
This course is a survey of the major periods of
African-American literature. Attention will
be given to the African background of the
works and the study will cover historical, as
well as literary, elements of the works, their
authors, and the time periods. There will be a
concentration on literary conventions, terms,
and themes, as well as the authors’ political,
social, and economic backgrounds.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
better.
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*AML 2010 American Literature I
(3 credits) GE, GR
Critical study of literature from the colonial
period to the Civil War, including such writers
as Bradford, Taylor, Franklin, Irving, Poe,
Hawthorne, Emerson, and Thoreau.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
better.
*AML 2020 American
Literature II
(3 credits) GE, GR
Continuation of AML 2010, from the Civil
War to mid‐20th century. Includes concerns,
styles, and philosophies of such writers as
Melville, Whitman, Dickenson, Twain,
Fitzgerald, Steinbeck, Hemingway, and
Faulkner.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
better.
*ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology
(3 credits) MC
An introduction to the varieties of customs
and to the patterns of social and cultural life
of humankind. It is the study of behavior that
is learned rather than genetically transmitted.
Major divisions may include anthropology
and culture, sociocultural adaptations, and
ethnography. This course may be taught in
conjunction with a foreign study experience.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
APA 2111 Accounting I
(3 credits) F, SP
Study of theory and practice of accounting for
sole proprietor with emphasis on forms and
procedures. Designed for semiprofessional and
occupational business students.
Prerequisites: REA 0017 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*APA 2144 Introduction to
QuickBooks
(3 credits)
This is an introductory computer accounting
course. QuickBooks Pro is for general ledger
procedures, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and
financial statement preparation. Course is an
independent study.
Prerequisite: ACG 2021 or APA 2111.
*ARH 1000 Art Appreciation and
Introduction to Visual Arts
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Development of visual literacy in many areas.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0015
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*ARH 2050 Art History:
Prehistory to Gothic
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
History and criticism of each of the major
visual art forms from the Stone Age through
the Low Renaissance.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0015
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*ARH 2051 Art History:
Renaissance to Modern
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Course covers Art History from the Low
Renaissance through the 20th century.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0015
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*ART 1201C Design
Fundamentals
(3 credits)
The study of art elements and principles
of design as they apply to creative works in
various media in two-dimensional design.
This course provides experience in analyzing,
creating and critiquing two-dimensional
compositions. Lab fee.
*ART 1203C Three-Dimensional
Design
(3 credits)
Continuation of ART 1201C with emphasis
on three dimensional work. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1201C.
*ART 1300C Drawing I
(3 credits)
Introductory drawing in various media.
Lab fee.
*ART 1400C Printmaking
(3 credits)
Graphic work including the study of relief,
and stencil painting techniques. Lab fee.
*ART 1500C Painting I
(3 credits)
Introductory painting with acrylic paint.
Lab fee.
*ART 1540C Watercolor
(3 credits)
Introductory watercolor course includes study
of master works of art, vocabulary and actual
painting experience. Lab fee.
*ART 1551C Airbrush Painting
(3 credits)
Study of airbrush painting as a graphic design
tool. Course uses airbrush painting in a variety
of different media and projects. Lab fee.
*ART 2100C Introduction to
Crafts
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the basic
process in craft media. Power and hand tools
will be used in developing the techniques and
creative use of a variety of materials, such as
clay, fibers, glass, metals, paper, and woods.
*ART 2103C Intermediate Crafts
(3 credits)
A continuation of ART 2100C with an
introduction to new craft techniques and the
relationship between various mixed media
projects. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 2100C with a grade of C
or better.
*ART 2150C Jewelry I
(3 credits)
Jewelry I is an introductory course
concentrating on the design and production
of jewelry and metal art forms. Basic
techniques such as fabrication, forming,
casting, soldering, polishing, and stone setting
are covered.
Lab fee.
*ART 2151C Jewelry Casting
(3 credits)
An introductory course concentrating on the
design and production of jewelry and metal
art forms using models and casting processes,
primarily lost-wax. Research, planning and
design skills will be incorporated with project
production. Students will learn terminology
and appropriate use of studio equipment,
materials and tools relative to jewelry and
Course
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metal work.
*ART 2330C Drawing II
(3 credits)
Study of structure, movement, and rhythm of
the human figure. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1300C with a grade of C
or better.
*ART 2401C Printmaking II
(3 credits)
Graphic work includes study of incised and
planographic printing techniques. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1400C with a grade of C
or better.
*ART 2501C Intermediate
Painting
(3 credits)
Continuation of ART 1500C with emphasis
on individual themes and ideas. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 1500C with a grade of C
or better.
*ART 2701C Basic Sculpture I
(3 credits)
Study of visual communication with media
experimentation in casting, carving, and
modeling techniques. Lab fee.
*ART 2702C Sculpture II
(3 credits)
Study of mold-making techniques, lost wax
process, and metal casting. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ART 2701C with a grade of C or
better or permission of instructor.
*ART 2750C Ceramics I
(3 credits)
Concentrates on the basic materials, tools,
and techniques for hand building ceramic and
sculptural ceramic forms. Construction of
projects will be implemented through additive
methods of pinch, coil, and slab. Students
are expected to produce works in clay that
are structurally sound, creative in design, and
explorative of the medium. Historical and
contemporary issues in clay will be integrated
into the course activities. Basic surface design,
glazing, and firing techniques will be explored
to aid students in the completion of their
projects. Individual and group critiques will
occur throughout the term.
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*ART 2751C Ceramics II
(3 credits)
Intermediate level course involving the study
and production of complex ceramic and
sculptural forms using hand-building methods
and non-commercial molds. Experimentation
in surface design, glaze formulation and
various firing techniques will be explored. Lab
fee. Prerequisite: ART 2750C with a grade of
C or better.
*ART 2752C Wheel Throwing I
(3 credits)
Study and production of basic stoneware,
ceramic vessels and forms utilizing the potter’s
wheel. Basic surface design, glazing and firing
techniques will be explored. Lab fee.
*AST 1002C Astronomy
(4 credits) GE
Survey of astronomy; telescopes and
instruments, structure and formation of
the solar system, stars and solar motions;
the Milky Way Galaxy, other galaxies
and the nature of the universe. Course
includes laboratory component providing
an exploration of our universe through
exercises involving observations of celestial
objects and analysis of observational data.
Telescopes, binoculars, and the naked eye are
used to observe the sun, the moon, planets,
constellations, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and
galaxies.
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 with a C or better or
score out on appropriate placement test.
BOT 1000 Principles of Plant
Growth
(3 credits)
Practical study of plant functions, structures,
physiology, reproduction, and environmental
relationships.
Prerequisite: PLS 1021 (or taken in the same
semester.)
*BOT 2010C Botany I
(4 credits) (alternates years with Zoology) GE
Survey of vascular plants using live and
preserved materials. The structure, function,
and natural relationships of plant life will be
investigated through field work and laboratory
studies. Lab fee.
*BSC 1005 Biological Principles
for NonMajors
(3 credits) GE
Biological principles that familiarizes the
students with the history, organization,
growth, metabolism, and genetics of
organisms. The course also includes an
overview on cell structure, ecology, and
behavior.
*BSC 2010C General Biology I
with Lab
(4 credits) GE
Analysis of the structure, function, and
organization of biological molecules into
cellular structures, cellular growth, metabolism
and its regulation, genetics including growth,
replication, mutation and repair mechanisms,
biotechnology, and evolution of organisms.
Course includes a lab component.
*BSC 2011C General Biology II
with Lab
(4 credits) GE
This course is a continuation of BSC 2010C
that familiarizes the students with the
diversity of organisms, comparative plant and
animal physiology, introduction to anatomy,
developmental biology, population biology,
ecology, and applications to clinical sciences.
Course includes a lab component.
Prerequisite: BSC 2010C.
*BSC 2084C Essentials of
Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 credits) GE, S
This is an essentials level course in Anatomy
and Physiology with a laboratory component,
designed for Paramedic and Dental Hygiene
students. It is a one semester course with
a laboratory component, carrying four
semester hours of credit. It is designed to
provide the student with a solid background,
with emphasis on knowledge required in
the clinical setting, and on clinical thinking
skills. The course will also be suitable for
General Education requirements as well as
students desiring to enter other Allied Health
disciplines - such as Respiratory Therapy. It is
NOT designed for students desiring to enter
the Nursing or Physical Therapist Assistant
programs. Students wishing to pursue a
bachelor’s degree in the sciences, entering
the Nursing or Physical Therapist Assistant
programs should opt for the two semester
sequence of Anatomy and Physiology (BSC
2085 & Lab, BSC 2086 & Lab).
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017,
ENC 0025, MAT 0018 with a C or better or
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*BSC 2085 Anatomy and
Physiology I
(3 credits) GE
The first course in human anatomy and
physiology is a survey of the chemistry,
structure, and function of the human
body to include the following topics: cells
and cytology, tissue and histology, the
integumentary system, skeletal system,
muscular system, and nervous system. The
course is designed for students in the health
related, biological, and physical education
programs.
Prerequisites: Completion of REA 0017, ENC
0025, MAT 0028 with a score of C or better
or score out on appropriate placement test.
Corequisite: BSC 2085L.
*BSC 2085L Anatomy and
Physiology I Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Laboratory exercise which emphasizes the
biochemical, physiological, and anatomical
principles associated with classroom work.
Such laboratory exercises include microscopic
observations, experimentation, and the study
of skeletal materials and anatomical models, as
well as dissections. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: Completion of REA 0017, ENC
0025, MAT 0028 with a “C” or better or
score out on an appropriate placement test.
Corequisite: BSC 2085.
*BSC 2086 Anatomy and
Physiology II
(3 credits) GE
A continuation of the anatomy and
physiology sequence about the human body
to include the following topics: special
senses, endocrine system, circulatory system,
lymphatic system and body defenses,
respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition
and cellular energetics, urinary system, fluid
and electrolyte dynamics, reproductive system,
and genetics.
Prerequisites: Completion of BSC 2085/BSC
2085L with a minimum grade of C.
Corequisite: BSC 2086L.
*BSC 2086L Anatomy and
Physiology II Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Laboratory exercises which are coordinated
with the classroom work in Anatomy &
Physiology 2. Such laboratory exercises
include microscopic observations,
experimentation, the study of skeletal
materials and anatomical models as well as
dissections, and emphasizes the biochemical,
physiological, and anatomical principles
associated with classroom work. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of BSC 2085/BSC
2085L with a minimum grade of C.
Corequisite: BSC 2086.
*BUL 2241 Business Law I
(3 credits) F, SP
A study of law as it relates to business matters
concerning contracts, sales, bailments,
commercial paper, employment, and the
uniform commercial code.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*CCJ 1000 Role of Criminal
Justice in Crime and
Delinquency
(3 credits) SP
This course studies the role of agencies within
the criminal justice system relative to their
responsibilities for prevention, apprehension,
conviction, and disposition of individuals who
come in contact with agencies of the system.
Special emphasis on specific present problem
areas in the system are also studied.
*CCJ 1020 Introduction to
Criminal Justice
(3 credits) F, S
An introduction to philosophical and
historical backgrounds of agencies within
the criminal justice system is studied. The
organization, purpose, and function of the
agencies of the criminal justice system in the
United States are also presented in this career
orientation course.
*CCJ 2010 Introduction to
Criminology
(3 credits) SP, S
This course presents a systematic study of
crime, criminals, and criminal behavior
incorporating social and behavioral sciences,
law and philosophy, providing for advanced
work in the upper division of the university
system.
*CCJ 2052 History of Criminal
Justice
(3 credits) SP
The historical development of criminal
justice in America is examined in this course.
Special attention is devoted to the evolution
of the concept of crime and the methods of
controlling criminal acts. This course explores
the ecclesiastical and philosophical viewpoints
in the development of criminal justice
throughout history.
Prerequisites: CCJ 1000 or CCJ 1020 with a
grade of C or better.
CET 1178C Computer Repair
and Upgrading
(3 credits)
Course provides students with theory of
operation of computers and peripheral
equipment hardware necessary to configure,
upgrade and repair personal computer
systems. Topics covered: installation,
configuration, computer upgrades and
peripherals; diagnosis and troubleshooting
problems; safety; preventative maintenance
procedures, motherboards, processors and
memory; printers; portable systems; basic
networking; and customer satisfaction.
Prepares student for Computing and
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A+ certification test. Lab fee.
CET 1600C Networking for Home
and Small Businesses
(3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare a student
to apply and understand the basics of
networking hardware. The course covers the
OSI Model and industry standards, network
topologies, IP addressing, including subnet
masks, and basic network design. This is the
first of a four-part series designed to prepare
students for the CISCO Certified Networking
Associate Exam. Lab fee.
CET 1610C Working at a Small to
Medium Business or ISP
(3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare a student to
apply and understand the basics of networking
hardware. The course covers the beginning
Course
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router configurations, routed and routing
protocols, and an introduction to LAN
switching. This is the second of a four-part
series, designed to prepare students for the
CISCO Certified Networking Associate
Exam. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CET 1600C
CET 2179C Computer Systems
Troubleshooting
(3 credits)
Prepares student for the Computing and
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
A+ certification test. Topics covered
include all of the competencies required
to be demonstrated on the exam including
operating system function, structure,
operation and file management; memory
management; operating system installation,
configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing
and troubleshooting operating systems; and
network. Lab fee.
CET 2615C Introducing Routing
and Switching in the Enterprise
(3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare a student
to apply and understand the advanced
principles and applications of networking
hardware. The course covers the advanced
route configurations, LAN switching, network
management, and advanced network design.
This is the third of a four-part series designed
to prepare students for the CISCO Certified
Networking Associate exam. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CET 1610C.
CET 2620C Designing and
Supporting Computer Networks
(3 credits)
This course is designed to prepare a student
to apply and understand the advanced
principles, applications, and implementation
of networking hardware. The course covers
the advanced network design projects and
advanced network management projects.
This is the last of a four-part series designed
to prepare students for the CISCO Certified
Networking Associate Design Exam. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CET 2615C
CGS 1004 Computers in Golf
Course Management
(3 credits)
This course is designed to give the student
insight into basic computer concepts and
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TRIMS software package for golf course
management. Lab fee.
CGS 1172 E-Commerce Systems
Administration
(3 credits)
This course provides an overview of how
to conduct business online, as well as
understand the technical issues associated
with constructing an e-commerce Web site.
Students will explore the similarities and
differences between traditional commerce and
e-commerce, and will identify e-commerce
technologies at varying levels of sophistication.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: COP 2830 with a grade of C or
better.
*CGS 1363 Geographic
Information Systems
(3 credits)
An introductory, nonprogramming course
in Geographic Information Systems using a
popular vector-based GIS software package.
Topics include vector, and raster data
structures, data manipulation, layering, spatial
querying, thematic mapping, and modifying
objects. Lab fee.
*CGS 1570 Computer
Applications
(3 credits)
Introduces major software used with today’s
computers including electronic spreadsheet,
database management, and word processing. It
includes considerable hands-on experience on
the microcomputer. Lab fee.
*CGS 1572 Desktop Publishing &
Graphics
(3 credits)
Introduction of major software used for page
layout and simple draw (vector-based) type
graphics. Common types of publications
will be produced which may include print
ads and flyers, catalog pages, brochures, and
newsletters. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CGS 1570 with a grade of C or
better.
*Typing skills required.
CGS 2470 Introduction to AutoCAD
(3 credits)
An introduction to computer aided drafting.
Emphasis is on basic applications and
techniques for creating CAD drawings.
Includes hardware and software concepts,
initial drawing set up, coordinate systems,
keyboard functions and applications, basic
drawing commands and techniques, editing
techniques, rotating and scaling, copying and
moving, zoom and pan, developing a layer
system, menu structure, printing and plotting
your drawing. Architectural drawing exercises.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Any CGS or CET course.
*CGS 2511 Spreadsheets
(3 credits)
Nonprogramming course to teach spreadsheet
applications using a popular spreadsheet
software package. Covers replication, graphics,
various functions, transferring data, pivot
tables & charts and lists. Lab fee.
* Typing skills required.
CGS 2541 Data Base
Management
(3 credits)
Teaches database management using a popular
database software package. Covers index files,
query files, and command language. Lab fee.
*Typing skills required.
CGS 2571C Advanced Computer
Applications
(3 credits)
This course is intended for students who
have had an introduction to microcomputer
applications, and desire instruction in
advanced topics using an integrated
software suite. The focus of this course will
be integration of files between software
applications represented in the suite.
Additional topics using word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and
database management that are not covered in
the introductory course will also be taught.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CGS 1570 or equivalent
experience
♦CHD 1220 Child Growth and
Development I
(3 credits)
This course covers the growth and
development of the child from conception
through age five, including the physical,
social, emotional, and mental development of
the young child. Required in A.S. degree Early
Childhood Education.

Course
Descriptions
CHD 1230 Child Growth and
Development II
(3 credits)
This course includes the study of the physical,
emotional, social, and intellectual growth and
development of the school age child (6-12
years) up to preadolescence. Also includes
dynamics of behavior, child guidance, and
needs of exceptional children.
Prerequisite: CHD 1220 with a grade of C or
better.
CHD 1312 Infants and Toddlers
(3 credits)
This course provides the student with
information pertinent to the care of infants
and toddlers. Special attention is given to
selection of developmentally appropriate
curriculum.
CHD 1339 Learning Through
Play
(3 credits)
This course establishes an understanding of
the importance of play in the development of
children.
*CHM 2045 General Chemistry I
(3 credits) GE
This course is the first of the series CHM
2045/2046 required for science, premedical,
and engineering students. An introduction to
fundamental principles and laws of chemistry.
Topics include atomic structure, bonding,
chemical stoichiometry and calculations,
states of matter, thermochemistry, periodic
properties, and properties of gases, liquids,
and solids.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of
C or better or score out on an appropriate
placement test.
Corequisite: CHM 2045L.
*CHM 2045L General
Chemistry I Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Introduction to the fundamental laboratory
techniques used in studying the properties of
inorganic compounds. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a “C” or better
or test out appropriate placement test.
Corequisite: CHM 2045.
*CHM 2046 General
Chemistry II
(3 credits) GE
Continuation of CHM 2045. Topics include
equilibria in gases and in solutions, kinetics,
thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2046L.
*CHM 2046L General
Chemistry II Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Continuation of General Chemistry lab and
introduction to the principles and techniques
of qualitative analysis. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2046.
*CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I
(3 credits) GE
Introduction to aliphatic and aromatic
organic chemistry, structural theory, reaction
mechanisms, and synthetic methods.
Prerequisite: CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2210L.
*CHM 2210L Organic
Chemistry I Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Introduction to fundamental operations and
purification techniques in organic chemistry.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2210.
*CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II
(3 credits) GE
Continuation of CHM 2210. This course
completes the study of fundamental organic
chemistry and includes consideration of
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic
acids.
Prerequisites: CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2211L.
*CHM 2211L Organic
Chemistry II Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Study of synthetic organic reactions.
Accompanies CHM 2211.
Topics include: IR, UV, visible and NMR
spectroscopy. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: CHM 2211.
*CHM 2910 Chemistry Research
(3 credits)
Supervised research and paper presentation
within the content area. 6,000 word writing
requirement.
Prerequisites: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*CJC 2162 Probation, Pardons,
and Parole
(3 credits) S
Review of philosophy and development of
probation and parole, and examination of
probation as a judicial process and parole as
an executive function as community based
correctional programs and includes a view of
the use of pardons.
*CJC 2400 Understanding
Criminal Behavior
(3 credits) SP, S
An examination of the diversity of thought
on understanding criminal behavior and
reviewing the history of various ways people
have responded to crime is made. This course
includes an examination of psychological/
philosophical issues upon which treatment of
offenders is based, the various schemes used
in classifying offenders, and how to evaluate
various treatment techniques.
*CJE 2600 Fundamentals of
Criminal Investigation
(3 credits) SP
This course provides educational theory in the
fundamentals of investigation, techniques of
collection, preservation and transportation of
evidence.
Course
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CJE 2640 Crime Scene
Investigation & Crime
Laboratory Techniques
(3 credits)
This course provides a broad survey of
criminology with emphasis on crime scene
processing, crime laboratory examinations
and court testimony. Emphasis will be
on scientific techniques of collection,
identification, preservation and transportation
of physical evidence.
*CJJ 2002 Introduction to
Juvenile Justice System
(3 credits) F, S
An analysis of sociological issues in defining
juvenile delinquency in a changing society,
the nature of adolescence, current theories
of delinquent behavior and modes of social
control applied to juvenile delinquency are all
examined.
CJK 0007C Introduction to Law
Enforcement
(11 clock hours, .37 occupational credits)
This course is the Introduction to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission
Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Training
Program. This is Course 1.
CJK 0008C Legal
(69 clock hours, 2.30 occupational credits)
This course is the Legal Section of the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal
Justice Standards and Training Commission
Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Training
Program. This is Course 2.
CJK 0011C Human Issues
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
This course is the Human Issues Section of
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is Course 4.
CJK 0017C Communications
(76 clock hours, 2.53 occupational credits)
This course is the Communications Section
of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is Course 3.
CJK 0020C Vehicle Operations
(48 clock hours, 1.6 occupational credits)
This course is available only to students who
are accepted into the Basic Law Enforcement
Certificate program. Course includes: Module
2 of CJST curriculum. High liability course
involving defensive driving lectures and
practical driving on a driving range.
CJK 0031C First Aid for
Criminal Justice Officers
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
This course is available only to students who
are accepted into the Basic Law Enforcement
certificate program. Course includes Module
3, Units 1 through 4, of the Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Application-based Law
Enforcement Basic Recruit Training program.
This is a high liability course involving
medical first aid training with both lecture
and applied training. This course will also
introduce prospective officers to recognizing
and responding appropriately to emergency
situations.
CJK 0040C Criminal Justice
Firearms
(80 clock hours, 2.67 occupational credits)
This course is available only to students who
are accepted into the Basic Law Enforcement
Certificate program. Course includes Module
4 of the new Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Applied Basic Law Enforcement
program. This is a high liability course
involving firearms training with both lecture
and applied training.
CJK 0051C Defensive Tactics
(80 clock hours, 2.67 occupational credits)
This Basic Recruit High Liability Course
is designed to provide training for persons
seeking certification as a law enforcement
officer, correctional officer, or correctional
probation officer in the State of Florida.
CJK 0061C Patrol I
(58 clock hours, 1.93 occupational credits)
This course is the Patrol I Section of the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is Course 5.
CJK 0062C Patrol II
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
This course is the Patrol II Section of the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is Course 6.
CJK 0071C Criminal
Investigations
(56 clock hours, 1.87 occupational credits)
This course is the Criminal Investigations
Section of the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement
Recruit Training Program. This is Course 8.
CJK 0076C Crime Scene
Investigations
(24 clock hours, .80 occupational credits)
This course is the Crime Scene Investigations
Section of the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement
Recruit Training Program. This is Course 7.
CJK 0082C Traffic Stops
(24 clock hours, .80 occupational credits)
This course provides the student with the
methods and skills for stopping a vehicle for
a violation or other lawful reason; infractions:
types of criminal violations and their
elements; handling an abandoned vehicle;
procedures for making a felony stop; and legal
issues regarding stops.
CJK 0083C DUI Traffic Stops
(24 clock hours, .80 occupational credits)
This course is the DUI traffic stops section of
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission,
Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic
Recruit Training Program for law enforcement
officers.
CJK 0086C Traffic Crash
Investigations
(32 clock hours, 1.07 occupational credits)
This course is the Traffic Crash Investigations
Section of the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement
Recruit Training Program. This is Course 10.
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CJK 0096C Criminal Justice
Officer Physical Fitness
Training
(60 clock hours, 2.00 occupational credits)
This course is the Officer Physical Fitness
Section of the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement
Recruit Training Program. This is Course 16.
CJK 0100 Interpersonal Skill I
(62 clock hours, 2.07 occupational credits)
Community relations techniques and courtesy
are addressed, with emphasis given to crime
prevention. The needs of various groups
within society are addressed including juveniles,
the elderly, ethnic and cultural groups,
the mentally ill and retarded, the physically
disabled, and substance abusers. Intervention
techniques for various situations including
suicide, domestic violence, and other crises
are studied. Emphasis also placed on cultural/
human diversity. Lab fee.
CJK 0101 Criminal Justice
Interpersonal Skills II
(50 clock hours, 1.67 occupational credits)
The interpersonal skills needed by officers
to understand the incarcerated society are
explored, with emphasis on supervision
methods. Inmate adjustment and the various
segments of the society are studied. Includes
study of inmate homosexuality, female
inmates, deception and manipulation by
inmates, and institutional criminalities. Lab
fee.
CJK 0102 Correctional
Operations
(64 clock hours, 2.13 occupational credits)
The operation of correctional facilities is
studied, including the intake of new inmates,
all aspects of their daily care; institutional
procedures, and techniques by officers to
perform daily tasks. Lab fee.
CJK 0212C Cross-Over
Correctional to CMS Law
Enforcement High-Liability
(8 hours, 0.27 occupational credits)
Student will demonstrate proficiency in
three of the four High-Liabilities areas and
successfully complete Vehicle Operations. Lab
fee.
CJK 0221 Cross-Over
Correctional to CMS Law
Enforcement Introduction and
Legal
(47 hours, 1.60 occupational credits)
Elements of CMS Law with specific
application to scenario based policing
methods is studied. Legal aspects, methods,
and techniques of interviewing and
interrogation are studied, such as domestic
violence, crime prevention, dealing with the
elderly and juveniles, and suicide prevention.
Lab fee.
CJK 0222 Cross-Over
Correctional to Law
Enforcement Communications
(56 clock hours, 1.86 occupational credits)
This course is the communications section
of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is course two.
CJK 0223 Cross-Over
Correctional to Law
Enforcement Human Issues
(32 clock hours, 1.06 occupational credits)
This course is the Human Issues Section of
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission Basic Law Enforcement Recruit
Training Program. This is Course 3. Lab fee.
CJK 0270 Criminal Justice
Legal I
(46 clock hours, 1.53 occupational credits)
Provides an introductory overview of the
criminal justice system and a history of law.
The foundation and basic components of
law are studied, with special focus upon
correctional officer application. Court
procedure and testimony are also examined.
Lab fee.
CJK 0280C Criminal Justice
Officer Physical Fitness
Training
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
This course is the Officer Physical Fitness
Section of the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards
and Training Commission Corrections Basic
Recruit Training Program.
CJK 0285 Criminal Justice
Legal II
(22 clock hours, .73 occupational credits).
Constitutional law and its application to the
public and officers are examined. Law, including
evidence procedures, probable cause, arrest
law, search and seizure, and various statutory
laws that are common to correctional officers
is studied. Emphasis is given to elements of
various crimes and civil law applications. Correctional
officer civil and criminal liabilities
are also covered. Lab fee.
CJK 0286 Criminal Justice
Communications
(42 clock hours, 1.40 occupational credits)
The correctional report writing process, from
the interview, statements and note taking,
through the final report product, is covered,
with practical exercises included. Interpersonal
skills, communication equipment, radio
codes, and telephone procedures are also
covered. Lab fee.
CJK 0422C Dart Firing Stun
Gun
(8 clock hours, .27 occupational credits)
This course is the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission Dart Firing Stun Gun
course.
CJK 0480 Emergency
Preparedness
(26 clock hours, .87 occupational credits)
Skills needed for riot and disturbance control
and firefighting are studied and practiced.
Lecture includes methods of riot prevention,
handling of unusual occurrences, what to do
if taken hostage, and emergency procedures.
Lab fee.
*CJL 2001 Legal Rights and
Responsibilities
(3 credits) S
The complexities of the criminal justice
process and organization, including the
following of a violator from the time of the
commission of an offense through the entire
criminal justice system, are examined.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
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*CJL 2062 Constitutional Law
(3 credits) F
This course studies the nature, sources, and
types of criminal law. It includes studies of the
United States Constitution, Federal Statutes,
and case law which interprets the United
States Constitution and Federal Statutes.
Prerequisites: CCJ 1000 or CCJ 1020 with a
grade of C or better.
*CJL 2080 Comparative Legal
Systems
(3 credits) F
This course provides some balance and
appreciation for the Anglo-American system
of criminal justice. It includes various foreign
systems of criminal justice selected to give a
comparative view of the American system.
Prerequisites: CCJ 1000 or CCJ 1020 with a
grade of C or better.
*CJL 2101 Criminal Law II
(3 credits) S
The State Constitution and statutory and case
law of the state of Florida are studied.
Prerequisite: CCJ 1000 or CCJ 1020 with a
C or better.
COP 1000 Introduction to
Programming
(3 credits)
This is an introductory computer course
aimed primarily at computer programming
majors. It covers fundamental computer and
programming concepts including algorithm
development, operating systems, and basic
computer literacy.
COP 1332 Visual Basic
(3 credits)
This course will introduce the students to the
popular professional computer programming
language. Visual BASIC is an object oriented
programming language in which the programs
are event driven and involve the use of forms
and controls with properties. Lab fees.
Prerequisite: Any COP course.
*COP 1334C Beginning C++
Programming
(3 credits)
Introduction to programming using the C++
language. Involves a variety of problemsolving
techniques in the C++ language using
computer lab facilities. Involves top-down
program design, loops, arrays, lists and tables,
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functions, text processing, file manipulation,
and simulation techniques.
Prerequisites: MAT 0028 with a grade of
C or better or score out on an appropriate
placement test or COP 1000 with a grade of
C or better.
COP 1800 JAVA
(3 credits)
Introduction to programming using the JAVA
language. Involves a variety of problemsolving
techniques in the JAVA language using
computer lab facilities. Involves developing
JAVA applets and applications using
object-oriented program design, and visual
development using JAVA’s Abstract Windows
Tool kit (AWT).
Prerequisite: Complete MAT 0024 with a C
or score out on appropriate placement test.
*COP 2335C Intermediate C++
Programming
(3 credits)
This course continues to build the student’s
programming proficiency from the basics
learned in COP 2220 (1334C).
Prerequisites: COP 2220 or COP 1334C with
a grade of C or better.
COP 2830 Basic Web Page
Programming
(3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the
student to basic Web development tools
and design techniques. Topics will include
hypertext mark-up language (HTML),
scripting using one or more scripting
languages, and using a Web page development
software package (e.g. FrontPage). Upon
completion of this class, the student should
have the capability to design and create a
simple Web site.
Prerequisite: CGS 1570 with a C or better.
*COP 2831 Internet Applications
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to Web server
technology and scripting techniques using one
or more scripting languages. It also focuses on
data-driven Web interactions.
Prerequisite: COP 2830 with a C or better.
COS 0011 Orientation/
Introduction to Cosmetology
(60 clock hours,2 occupational credits) F, SP
Professional ethics required of the
cosmetologist, includes study of Florida
law, care and use of equipment, personality,
hygiene, and personal projection. Pass with a
C or better.
Prerequisite: TABE
Corequisite: COS 0301C, COS 0400C.
COS 0301C Hair Cutting and
Shaping
(150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits)
F, SP
Development of knowledge and skill in the
use of scissors and razor for basic shaping and
styling of hair on both male and female, as
well as safety precautions. Lab fee. Pass with a
C or better.
Prerequisite: TABE.
Corequisite: COS 0400C, COS 0011.
COS 0400C Hair Styling/
Designing Procedures
(150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits) F,
SP
Development of knowledge and skill in
molding, setting, pin curls, roller curls, press
styling, iron curling, hot combs, and blower
techniques. Includes study of artistry in hair
styling, style client, for both male and female,
safety precautions, related anatomy and
physiology. Study of the types of wigs and hair
pieces, methods of cleaning, styling, shaping,
and conditioning, for males and females if
student desires. Lab fee. Pass with a C or
better.
Prerequisite: TABE.
Corequisite: COS 0301C, COS 0011.
COS 0510C Scalp and Hair Care
(30 clock hours, 1 occupational credit) F, S
Study of hair treatments, scalp treatment,
manipulations, related chemistry, and light
therapy. Hair and scalp treatment techniques
for both male and female. Study of related
anatomy and physiology, draping, scientific
hair brushing technique, shampooing
manipulations, rinsing, production
information, safety precautions, and related
chemistry for both male and female. Lab fee.
Pass with a C or better.
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COS 0640C Chemical Hair
Restructuring II
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
SP, F
Study and analysis of hair in regard to
procedures of permanent product information
and cold wave chemistry. Techniques for both
male and female. Study of the methods for
chemical straightening of normal and tinted
hair, and product control techniques for both
male and female. Related chemistry. Lab fee.
Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: COS 0301C with a grade of C
or better.
Corequisite: COS 0700C.
COS 0644C Chemical Hair
Restructuring I
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
SP, S
Study and analysis of hair in regard to
procedures of permanent product information
and cold wave chemistry. Techniques for
both male and female. Study the methods for
chemical straightening of normal and tinted
hair, and product control techniques for both
male and female. Related chemistry. Lab fee.
Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: COS 0301C with a grade of C
or better.
Corequisite: COS 0700C.
COS 0700C Hair Coloring/
Bleaching I
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
S, SP
Study and analysis of hair and the chemistry
of color, permanent coloring, bleaching,
frosting, streaking, toners, and corrective
work, as well as safety precautions. Hair
coloring techniques for both males and
females. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: COS 0644C with a grade of C
or better.
COS 0760C Hair Coloring/
Bleaching II
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
F, S
Includes the study and procedures of hair
lightening and toning techniques (deleting
natural pigment & adding artificial color to
the hair). Includes safety precautions.
Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisites: COS 0700C with a grade of C
or better.
Corequisite: COS 0870C, COS 0963.
COS 0870C Salon Management
(60 clock hours, 2 occupational credits) F, S
Practice in the operation of a salon, including
developing a resume, employee interviews,
shop management, equipment care, sales
development, and employability skills required
to succeed in the industry. Pass with a C or
better.
Prerequisite: COS 0644C with a grade of C
or better.
Corequisite: COS 0760C, COS 0963.
COS 0920 Review for the State
Board
(90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits) F,
SP, S
Review of all subjects to prepare for a retake of
the state licensing exam. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: COS 0963 with a grade of C or
better. May be repeated three times for credit.
COS 0963 Preparation for State
Board
(90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits) F, S
Review Bacteriology/Sanitation/Sterilization,
Chemical Hair Restructuring 1, Chemical
Hair Restructuring 2, Hair Shaping, Scalp
and Hair Care, Hair Coloring/Bleaching,
Hair Styling/Designing Procedures, Esthetics
and Skin Care 1, Esthetics and Skin Care
2, Manicuring and Pedicuring, Salon
Management, and Florida Law Booklet. Pass
with a C or better.
Prerequisite: COS 0644C with a grade of C
or better.
Corequisite: COS 0760C, COS 0870C.
*CRW 2001 Creative Writing
(3 credits) GE, GR
Practice in writing poems and short stories,
critical analysis of student writing by class
instructor, guidance in how to publish, and
publication of best student work in college
literary magazine.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
better.
*CRW 2200 Magazine Writing
(3 credits)
A course for student writing as it relates to
the literary magazine. Critical emphasis on
the analysis of article writing and practice on
independent writing/editing projects. Students
will work on the production of the FGC
literary magazine, howl!.
May be taken a maximum of four semesters
for credit.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a C or better.
CSP 0004C Esthetics and Skin
Care
(90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits)
F, SP
Study of facial treatment, and related anatomy
and physiology. Techniques of makeup,
lash and brow tints, eyebrow arches, safety
precautions. Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Corequisite: COS 0640C.
CSP 0010C Manicuring and
Pedicuring
(90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits) F,
SP
Study of manicuring and pedicuring
techniques for both male and female, hot
oil, plain, electrical and nail information and
safety precautions. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: TABE
Corequisite: COS 0011
CSP 0013C Nail Specialist
(240 clock hours, 8 occupational credits) F,
SP
Study of manicuring and pedicuring
techniques for both male and female, hot
oil, plain, electrical and nail information and
safety precautions. Pass with C or better.
CSP 0260C Esthetics Specialist
(260 clock hours, 8.67 occupational credits)
F, SP
Study of facial treatment and related anatomy
and physiology. Techniques of make-up,
lash, and brow tints, eyebrow arches, safety
precautions. Lab fee. Pass with C or better.
CTS 1203 Adobe Acrobat
(3 credits)
Presents the essentials to working with Adobe
Acrobat. Topics to be covered include getting
to know the essentials of the work area,
converting Microsoft Office files into Acrobat,
using Acrobat in document review cycle,
creating forms in Acrobat, and setting security
in Acrobat.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
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*DEP 2001 Child Development
(3 credits) GE, GR
Development of language, personality,
intelligence, and motor functions from the
prenatal period through early childhood, with
emphasis on development of cognitive systems
through learning and maturation.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*DEP 2004 Human Growth and
Development
(3 credits) GE, GR
This course is a study of the ongoing changes
which take place in human behavior from
conception to death. The emphasis is on the
entire life span.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*DEP 2302 Adolescent Psychology
(3 credits)
Further development of and changes in
language, personality, physical abilities,
and social life status, including some of the
many life crises faced as a normal part of
adolescence.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with
a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
EAP 1580 Advanced Combined
Skills I
(4 credits)
Emphasizes individualized instruction
and language laboratory to develop skills
in listening comprehension, reading
comprehension, oral communication, and
composition necessary to prepare the nonnative
speaker of English for college level
study. Involves both classroom (3 hours) and
language laboratory (minimum of 1 hour.)
Students should anticipate daily homework
assignments. Assignments will include
exercises in grammar, vocabulary, writing,
reading, and some research.
EAP 1680 Advanced Combined
Skills II
(4 credits)
Focuses on the non-native speaker of
English who is in need of intensive work on
vocabulary development and composition
skills of a sufficient level to anticipate the
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successful entry into college level course work.
Involves both classroom (3 hours) and
language laboratory (minimum of 1 hour.)
Students should anticipate daily homework
assignments. Assignments will include
exercises in grammar, vocabulary, writing,
reading, and some research.
*ECO 2013 Macroeconomics
(3 credits) GE, GR
Macroeconomics. The study of economics
principles, analysis of national income,
national production and distribution, money
and banking, and public finance.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*ECO 2023 Microeconomics
(3 credits)
Microeconomics. The study of theories of
production, price determination, and resource
allocation. In addition, the economics of
inequality, poverty, and comparative economic
systems are studied.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
♦*EDF 1005 Introduction to
the Teaching Profession
(3 credits)
This is a survey course including historical,
sociological and philosophical foundations
of education, governance and finance of
education, educational policies, legal, moral
and ethical issues and the professionalism
of teaching. Student will be provided
information on the Florida Educator
Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State
Standards and the Professional Educator
Competencies. Students are required to
complete a minimum of 20 hours of fieldbased
experience with children and youth in
schools or similar settings and not via virtual
modes of film or Internet.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 with a grade of C
or better or score out on an appropriate
placement test.
♦*EDF 2085 Introduction to
Diversity for Educators
(3 credits) MC
Designed for the prospective educator, this
course provides the opportunity to explore
issues of diversity, including an understanding
of the influence of exceptionalities, culture,
family, gender, sexual orientation, and
socioeconomic status, and religion, language
of origin, ethnicity, and age upon the
educational experience. Students will explore
personal attitudes toward diversity and
exceptionalities. Students will be provided
information on the Florida Educator
Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State
Standards, and the Professional Educator
Competencies. A minimum of 20 hours of
field-based experience working with diverse
populations of children and youth in schools
or similar setting is required. The field
experience should not be via virtual modes of
film or Internet.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 with a grade of C
or better or score out on an appropriate
placement test.
*EDP 2002 Educational Psychology
(3 credits)
This course studies the developmental changes
in language, personality, physical growth, and
social life status associated with students in an
educational setting. It explores the influences
on the teacher and the way teachers think
about the instructional process. Prerequisite:
Completion of REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
EEC 1001 Introduction to Early
Childhood Education
(3 credits)
The student will gain knowledge of the
eight areas of competency required by the
Child Care Professional Certificate and
demonstrate mastery in each area through
their EEC 1001 coursework and through an
official observation of the student in their
early childhood classroom. The student will
gain knowledge of state rules and regulations
regarding child care programs, child growth
and development, and developmentally
appropriate practice concerning children ages
birth through eight.
Corequisite: CHD 1220, EEC 2300.
EEC 1309C Early Childhood
Education Foundations
(3 credits)
This course provides the student with
knowledge of philosophy, theories, and
instructional practices of early childhood
education. Methods of teaching will include
lectures, class discussions, audio/visual
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group activities, and field assignments.
EEC 1600 Guidance for Young
Children
(3 credits)
This course includes the study of principles,
methods, guidance and discipline techniques
used to promote positive social development
in young children; influence of environment
and developmental level of child on social
behavior.
♦EEC 1601 Observing and
Recording Child Behavior
(3 credits)
This course is designed to increase objectivity
and proficiency in observing and interpreting
children’s behavior.
EEC 2002 Foundations of Child
Care and Education
Administration
(3 credits)
This course is to provide the student with
a foundation for management of child care
and other early education programs. This
course is designed to meet Florida educational
requirements for the foundational level child
care and education administrator credential.
♦EEC 2200 Language and
Literacy in Early Childhood
(3 credits)
This course establishes an understanding of
emergent literacy foundations and sequences
development across multiple domains and
influential factors based on the high scope
philosophies.
Prerequisite: EEC 1309C, pass with a D or
better.
EEC 2300 Cognitive Experiences
for Young Children
(3 credits)
This course includes the study of techniques
of creating and maintaining a safe, healthy,
learning environment for children. The course
stimulates the effective skills in advancing
physical, cognitive, communication, social,
emotional, and creative skills for young
children.
EEC 2401 Home and Community
(3 credits)
This course is comprehensive in scope,
emphasizing skills and concepts of parenting
which include: adjustment to parental roles,
parent-child communication, cultivating
strong families, alternate family structures,
working with families, agencies and legislation
affecting children and family.
EEC 2521 Child Care and
Administration Leadership and
Management
(3 credits)
This course establishes an understanding of
the duties and responsibilities of child care
center administration and management.
EEC 2949C Internship-Child
Development
(2 credits)
On-the-job training in associate of science
degree. The student is under the supervision
at work of a qualified supervisor appointed
by the respective agency, who works with
the FGC instructor regarding student’s
knowledge, comprehension, dependability,
initiative, cooperativeness, OJT performance.
The FGC instructor will evaluate the OJT
experience in consultation with the agency
supervisor regarding OJT performance and
project paper on approved project submitted
two weeks prior to close of semester.
Prerequisite: CHD 1220 with a C or better.
EET 1084C Introduction to
Electronics
(3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to
the basic fundamentals, terminology, and
applications used in the electronics industry.
The topic coverage will include circuit theory
principles, electronic components, transistor
usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic
techniques, and electronic instruments. Topics
include: electric circuits, DC electric circuits,
AC transistors amplifiers wave shaping digital
logic instruments and measurements.
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
EEX 2013 Survey of Disabling
Conditions in Young Children
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to examples
of atypical child development and disabling
conditions in young children and issues
related to the care and education of
exceptional children.
♦*EME 2040 Introduction to
Technology for Educators
(3 credits)
Application of instructional design principles
for the use of technology to enhance the
quality of teaching and learning in the
classroom. The course includes hands-on
experience with educational media, emerging
technologies, and hardware, software, and
peripherals for the personal computer as well
as data-driven decision-making processes.
Identification of appropriate software for
classroom applications, classroom procedures
for integrating technologies with emphasis
on legal and ethical use, and effective
instructional strategies for teachers and
students in regard to research, analysis, and
demonstration of technology. Students
will be provided an overview of the Florida
Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine
State Standards, the Professional Educator
Competencies, and the National Educational
Technology Standards.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 with a grade of C
or better or score out on an appropriate
placement test.
EMS 1059C EMS First Responder
(3 credits)
This survey course based on the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
curriculum for first responders at scenes of
accident and/or illness is designed to prepare
the student for emergency care of a victim,
providing the skills and knowledge of care
prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical
Technician/Paramedic. Recognition of
symptoms and signs of impending danger to
the patient’s life and the accepted treatment
modes for the conditions will be taught as well
as techniques for extrication (light duty) of the
accident victim.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
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EMS 1119 Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic
(5 credits)
Introduction to Emergency Medical
Technician, covers Modules 1 to 7 of the
U.S. Department of Transportation National
Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical
Technician – Basic. Emergency
Medical Technician-Basic Lab (EMS 1119L),
EMT Hospital/Field Experience (EMS
1431), Issues in Domestic Violence (WFHX
0018), Emergency Vehicle Operations
Course (WFHX 0011), Basic Extrication
(WFHX 0012) and Florida Level I Hazardous
Materials Awareness (WFHX 0016) are
required corequisites and satisfy additional
educational requirements set by the Florida
Department of Education (Health CORE)
and the Florida Department of Health,
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (64E-2
FAC).
EMS 1119L Emergency Medical
Technician – Basic Lab
(3 credits) SP
Introduction to Emergency Medical
Technician covers psychomotor components
of Modules 1 to 7 of the U.S. Department
of Transportation, National Standard
Curriculum for Emergency Medical
Technician – Basic. Medical Technician-Basic
Lab (EMS 1119L), EMT Hospital/Field
Experience (EMS 1431), Issues in Domestic
Violence (WFHX 0018), Emergency Vehicle
Operations Course (WFHX 0011), Basic
Extrication (WFHX 0012) and Florida Level
I Hazardous Materials Awareness (WFHX
0016) are required corequisites and satisfy
additional Educational requirements set
by the Florida Department of Education
(Health CORE) and the Florida Department
of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services (64E-2 FAC). Lab fee.
EMS 1431C EMT Hospital/Field
Experience
(3 credits) F, SP
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic covers
objectives from Modules 1 to 7 of the U.S.
Department of Transportation, National
Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical
Technician – Basic as they are applied to
patients in the hospital and field settings.
This course includes a minimum of three 12
hour rescue shifts for a total of 36 hours of
hospital emergency room experience, and a
minimum of three 12 hour rescue shifts for
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a total of at least 36 hours of rescue experience
which must include a minimum of 5
emergency responses with patient transports
on designated units. Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic Lab (EMS 1119L, Issues in
Domestic Violence (WFHX 0018), Emergency
Vehicle Operations Course (WFHX
0011), Basic Extrication (WFHX 0012) and
Florida Level I Hazardous Materials Awareness
(WFHX 0016) are required corequisites and
satisfy additional educational requirements set
up by the Florida Department of Education
(Health CORE) and the Florida Department
of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services (64E-2 FAC).
EMS 1930C Special Topics in
EMS
(1 credit) as needed
EMS 1930C is a 1 credit class that centers
around topics of current or special interest to
students or instructors. Topics of focus may
vary from semester to semester based on the
needs of the student or program requirements.
EMS 2271C Paramedic I
(8 credits) F, SP
First semester theory course teaching the role
and function of the paramedic, ethical and
legal aspects of EMS, overview of anatomy
and physiology, patient assessment skills, fluid
and electrolytes, use of blood and related
hazards, shock and management of shock,
IV therapy, respiratory systems indices and
pathophysiology, management of respiratory
problems, and recognition and implications
of emotionally disturbed patients. Lab fee.
Liability insurance fee. Advanced Extrication
and BTLS/PHTLS will be included as part
of the course schedule for the fall semester
and must be successfully completed to receive
credit for EMS 2271C - Paramedic I. Pass
with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Must be a certified Florida EMT,
BSC 2084C, or BSC 2085/2085L and BSC
2086/2086L with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: EMS 2435L.
EMS 2272C Paramedic II
(8 credits) SP, S
Second semester course teaching a review of
anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular
system, pathophysiology, and management
techniques. Reading formal EKGs and recognizing
dysrhythmia, using dosage and therapy
used in prehospital situations, and communications
by telemetry (voice and EKG). Lab
fee. ACLS and PEP/PALS will be included as
part of the spring semester and must be successfully
completed to receive credit for EMS
2272C - Paramedic II. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: EMS 2271C, EMS 2435L with
a C or better.
Corequisite: EMS 2436L.
EMS 2273C Paramedic III
(3 credits) F, S
Third semester course teaching anatomy and
physiology, assessment of the patient, history
taking, and physical examination procedures
and pathophysiology and management of
patients with specific problems. Specifically
includes central nervous system, soft tissue
and musculoskeletal injuries, medical
emergencies, OB-Gyn emergencies, and
pediatric-neonatal management techniques.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: EMS 2272C, EMS 2436L with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: EMS 2458L, EMS 2437L.
EMS 2435L Paramedic I Clinical
(6 credits) F, SP
Clinical field experience in specific hospital
areas corresponding with theory presented in
EMS 2271C using Advanced Life Support
Techniques.
Corequisite: EMS 2271C.
EMS 2436L Paramedic II
Clinical
(8 credits) SP, S
Clinical field and continuing experience of
skills taught in EMS 2271C & EMS 2435L.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: EMS 2271C, EMS 2435L with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: EMS 2272C.
EMS 2437L Paramedic III
Clinical
(1 credit) F, S
Clinical experience in specified areas of
prehospital and hospital care, including:
ICU, OB-Gyn, Pediatric-Neonatal, ER, etc.,
utilizing skills learned in EMS 2271C, EMS
2272C, EMS 2435L and EMS 2436L. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: EMS 2271C, EMS 2272C, EMS
2435L, EMS 2436L with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: EMS 2273C, EMS 2458L.

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EMS 2458L Paramedic III Field
Internship
(4 credits) F, S
In‐field ambulance experiences, bringing
together all previously learned classroom, lab,
and clinical skills. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: EMS 2271C, EMS 2435L, EMS
2272C, EMS 2436L with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: EMS 2273C, EMS 2437L.
EMS 2761C EMS Instructor
(3 credits) SP
This is an introductory course for EMS
instructors or training officers focusing on
program design, teaching methods, student
objectives and basic testing/measurement
techniques as they apply to EMS training.
ENC 0015 Principles of Writing I
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the
process of writing. It is an extensive study of
sentence and paragraph structure, grammar
and punctuation. Graduation to Principles
of Writing II is contingent upon passing this
class with a C or better. This course includes
a mandatory one hour per week in the
Collegewide Learning Lab.
Prerequisite: PERT score of 50-89 or other
appropriate college entrance test score.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
ENC 0025 Principles of Writing II
(3 credits)
This course prepares students for Freshman
Composition. It is an extensive study of
paragraph and essay structure, grammar
and punctuation. Graduation to Freshman
Composition is contingent upon passing this
course with a C or better, and passing the
Florida State Exit Test. Includes mandatory
one hour per week in the Collegewide
Learning Lab.
Prerequisite: ENC 0015 with a C or better,
a PERT score of 90-98, or other appropriate
college entrance score.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
*ENC 1101 Freshman
Composition I
(3 credits) GE, GR
This course requires documentation of
collegiate-level essay writing. Students will
study structure, mechanics, and content
development as a process in attaining
comprehension and applicative mastery of the
essay; study and demonstrate critical-thinking
skills especially in relation to analysis and
assessment of subject matter; and practice
and use research skills including evidence of
understanding the avoidance of plagiarism,
especially as these skills relate to library use
and beyond.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENC 0025 and
REA 0017 with a grade of C or better or score
out on an accepted placement test.
*ENC 1102 Freshman
Composition II
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
This course requires documentation of
collegiate-level essay writing as it relates to
interpretation and analysis of imaginative
literature. Students will learn and demonstrate
an ability to comprehend, analyze, and
synthesize meaning from imaginative literature
in its forms (poetry, short story, drama) and
conventions. Essay assignments will document
the writing, critical-thinking, and research
fundamentals learned and demonstrated
through a completion of ENC 1101.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENC 1101 with a
grade of C or better.
*ENC 1210 Technical Writing
(3 credits)
Practical writing course dealing with abstracts,
resumes, short reports (travel, lab, progress,
etc.), proposals, and research. Use of graphic
materials appropriate to professional papers
and presentations are also included.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*ENL 2012 British Literature I
(3 credits) GE, GR
This course requires documentation of
collegiate-level essay writing as it relates to
interpretation and analysis of nonfictional
and imaginative British literature. Students
will learn and demonstrate an ability to
comprehend, analyze, and synthesize meaning
from a study of a part of British culture
(A.D. 43-1789) and literary movements.
Essay assignments will document the writing,
critical-thinking, and research fundamentals
learned and demonstrated through a
completion of ENC 1101.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENC 1101 with a
grade of C or better.
*ENL 2022 British Literature II
(3 credits) GE, GR
This course requires documentation of
collegiate-level essay writing as it relates to
interpretation and analysis of nonfictional
and imaginative British literature. Students
will learn and demonstrate an ability to
comprehend, analyze, and synthesize meaning
from a study of a part of of British culture
(1789-present) and literary movements.
Essay assignments will document the writing,
critical-thinking, and research fundamentals
learned and demonstrated through a
completion of ENC 1101.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENC 1101 with
a grade of C or better.
EPI 0001 Classroom
Management
(3 credits)
This module explores the area of discipline
in the classroom setting. Various policies,
procedures and approaches to discipline
used by teachers and administrators of
schools, with particular emphasis on Florida
schools and the local districts served by this
institution. While there are no prerequisites,
students should be aware that reading and
writing are important parts of the course.
This is a required module in the alternative
certification process as mandated by the state
of Florida.
Lab fee.
EPI 0002 Instructional
Strategies
(3 credits)
This module explores instructional strategies
appropriate for the classroom setting. Various
philosophies and approaches to instruction
will be investigated, with emphasis on
Gardner’s learning styles, Bloom’s taxonomy
and other modern teaching trends. While
there are no prerequisites, students should be
aware that reading and writing are important
parts of the course. This is a required module
in the alternative certification process as
mandated by the state of Florida.
Lab fee.
EPI 0003 Technology
(3 credits)
This module is designed to introduce
productivity software, interactive media
Course
Descriptions
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(including communications hardware),
education software, and instructional
applications to the educator. Creating
multimedia presentations, using the Internet
in an educational setting, and exploring
educational technology issues in the social,
ethical, and legal arenas will be covered. While
there are no prerequisites, students should be
aware that reading and writing are important
parts of the course. This is a required
module for alternative certification process as
mandated by the state of Florida.
Lab fee.
EPI 0004 The Teaching Learning
Process
(3 credits)
This module prepares the participant to set
up a classroom, establish classroom policies
and procedures, create objective-based lesson
plans, utilize various presentation styles and
strategies, develop and administer various
forms of assessment, integrate sunshine state
standards into lesson development, establish
and maintain cooperative relations with
parents, research professional literature to seek
best practices and hone the craft of effective
instruction. A major focus will be ethical and
legal obligations of the teaching profession.
Participants will build a developmental,
assessment and professional portfolio
demonstrating mastery of competencies.
This is a required module in the alternative
certification process as mandated by the
state of Florida.
Lab fee.
EPI 0009 Foundations of
Language and Cognition
(3 credits)
This course teaches language structure
and function and cognition of phonemic
awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension. This instruction is grounded
in scientifically-based research and meets
state requirements for competency one of the
Florida Reading Endorsement.
EPI 0010 Foundations of
Research Based Practices In
Reading
(3 credits)
This module provides substantive knowledge
of language structure and function and
cognition of phonemic awareness, phonics,
fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
It provides knowledge of the reading
components as well. Instruction is grounded
in scientifically-based reading research as a
mechanism to inform instructional practice.
This course provides the state of Florida
Reading Endorsement Competency 2.
This is a required module in the alternative
certification process as mandated by the state
of Florida.
Lab fee.
EPI 0011 Foundations of
Assessment
(3 credits)
This course is designed to teach the role of
assessments in guiding reading instruction
and instructional decision making for reading
progress of struggling readers. Foundations of
assessments meets state requirements for
competency three of the Florida Reading
Endorsement.
EPI 0020 Professional
Foundations
(2 credits)
This course teaches the foundation for
becoming a productive member of the
teaching profession. Topics will include
history and philosophy of education, school
governance, school finance, school law,
ethics, purpose of schools, and continuing
professional development.
Corequisite: EPI 0940.
Lab fee.
EPI 0030 Diversity in the
Classroom
(2 credits)
This module provides exposure to the
variety of backgrounds and cultures found
in a typical classroom. Participants will
develop an understanding of how social class,
religion, language, gender, ethnicity, physical
differences and prejudices have an impact
on how a student learns. This is a required
module in the alternative certification process
as mandated by the state of Florida and is a
corequisite of EPI 0945.
Corequisite: EPI 0945
Lab Fee
EPI 0940 Field Experience
(1 credit)
This course provides a 15 hour field
experience segment in a public, charter, or
accredited private school for the EPI 0020
Module.
Corequisite: EPI 0020
Lab fee.
EPI 0945 Field Experience
(1 credit)
This course provides the field experience and
exposure to a variety of experiences to broaden
knowledge and understanding of various
subclasses in our society. This is a required
module in the alternative certification process
as mandated by the state of Florida that is a
corequisite of EPI 0030.
Corequisite: EPI 0030
EST 1511C Motors and Controls
(3 credits)
This course provides the theory of operation
of Direct (DC) and Alternating Current
(AC) Motors. Motor components, forces and
NEMA ratings and nameplate information
will be identified and defined. Inverter and
PWM drives will be explained as well as AC
to DC rectifiers and signal regeneration for
3 phase systems. A laboratory for AB Power
Flux menu navigation will be included.
Prerequisite: EET 1084C and ETI 1420 or
permission of director.
EST 1535C Automated Process
Control
(3 credits)
This course includes instruction in PID Loop
Development and Tuning, RSLogix 5000,
Fuzzy Logic Design and Development, Ladder
Logic Programming and Troubleshooting,
Data Highway and Ethernet applications.
Students will work with trainers and software
simulations to build the concepts of PID in
the classroom, followed by extensive hands-on
lab work. Foundations in Ladder Logic,
PLCs and automation will be reinforced
with specific training in RSLogix, Rockwell
Fieldbus, Data Highway, and Ethernet
networking applications for process control
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systems.
Prerequisite: Completion of Engineering core
requirements; EET 1084C, ETI 1110, ETI
1420, ETI 1701, ETM 1010C and ETD
1320 with a grade of C or better.
EST 1540C Industrial
Applications using PLCs and
Robotics
(3 credits)
Industrial use of PLCs are explored and
covered during several presentations, labs
and research. Multi-function PLCs and
their applications are studied in class and in
real-world industrial sites. Supply Chain/
Logistics and Materials Flow, High-Tech
Manufacturing and Processing uses for
robotic lines, conveyors, switches, PLCs in
various settings are explored, including ladder
logic, video feed and IR control for product
movement and identification. Industry
representatives provide hands-on experiences
within the local workforce where allowable,
and computer simulations and labs provide
instruction in PLC and robotic placement and
use in industrial settings.
EST 1542C Introduction to
Programmable Logic Controllers
(3 credits)
This course covers fundamental ladder
logic, programmable controller theory and
application techniques, and design and
troubleshooting of PLC-based systems in
classroom presentations, lab construction and
redesign, simulation trainers and multi-modal
software learning labs. Basic instruction sets
are presented and reinforced by computerbased
training simulations. Hands-on
replication of PLC functions is created in
the lab with Rockwell/Allen Bradley and
comparable PLC components.
Prerequisite: EET 1084C
ETD 1320 Introduction to
AutoCad
(3 credits)
This course is about using the major features
of AutoCad to make graphic
displays including basic geometric figures,
orthographic views of three-dimensional
objects, architectural and construction
drawings, and pictorial drawings of threedimensional
objects. The major topics include
the AutoCad drawing, utility, file handling,
text, editing, dimensioning, and plotting
features.
ETI 1644 Production and
Inventory Control
(3 credits)
This course provides the techniques of
Production Control and Inventory Control.
Topics covered include production planning,
scheduling, MRP, capacity planning inventory
control and forecasting.
ETI 1511C Manufacturing
Internship
(3 credits)
This course is intended to teach the student
to apply theoretical principles to a real-life
situation under the academic supervision of
the program director. Students employed in
industry will be required to select a program
from outside their area of expertise. Other
students can arrange to work in any area
manufacturing facility for a minimum of 90
clock hours. A formal report is required.
Prerequisite: EET 1084C, ETI 1110, ETI
1420, ETI 1701, ETM 1010C and ETD
1320 with a grade of C or better.
ETI 2408C Welding Processes
(3 credits)
The course provides an introduction
to the welding skills safety, measuring,
communication, leadership, use of tools and
equipment; also cutting, finishing, bending
drilling and punching operations will be
introduced.
ETI 1110 Principles of Quality
Assurance
(3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to
quality control and continuous improvement.
Students will not only learn the principles
and practices of quality control, but also
the tools and techniques used in quality
operations. Topics such as statistical process
control (SPC), benchmarking, fundamentals
of statistics, acceptance sampling, control
charts, and other quality issues and tools will
be presented.
ETI 1420 Manufacturing
Materials and Processes
(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the students
with an introduction to the basic properties
of materials, principles and processes in the
metal working and plastics field and tools and
machinery involved in the manufacturing
of metals and plastics. This course covers
non-chip producing and chip producing
manufacturing processes.
ETI 1610 Principles of Six Sigma
(3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the
basic principles and theories of six sigma as
used in the continual improving process.
The course examines the tools most common
to six-sigma projects and how and when
to use them. The focus of the course is on
measurement methods, data collection, data
integrity, and graphical methods of presenting
findings.
ETI 1622 Concepts of Lean
Manufacturing and Six Sigma
(3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the
basic principles and theories of lean
manufacturing. Lean manufacturing involves
identifying and eliminating non-value-adding
activities in design, production, and supply
chain management. The course introduces the
concepts of Juran, Demming, Taylor, Shingo,
and Ohno. Course coverage also includes
topics related to cost reduction, work-free
manufacturing, continuous flow, kaizen,
the 5Ss, value stream mapping, modular
manufacturing, and overall equipment
effectiveness (OEE).
ETI 1623 Tools for Lean
Manufacturing
(3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the lean
manufacturing concepts with a working
knowledge of the tools required to implement
and maintain a lean manufacturing facility.
Course coverage includes mistake proofing,
the 5Ss for operations, quick changeover,
overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),
cellular manufacturing, and the kanban
Course
Descriptions
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ETI 1628 Developing and
Coaching Self-Directed Work
Teams
(3 credits)
This course begins with an exploration of
teams and how they work. Manufacturing
teams create the opportunity to mix
complementary technical work skills to
improve the production process. The coverage
includes the principles and tools used by
self-directed teams in identifying and solving
problems in the workforce.
ETI 1644 Production and
Inventory Control
(3 credits)
This course provides the techniques of
Production Control and Inventory Control.
Topics covered include production planning,
scheduling, MRP, capacity planning inventory
control and forecasting.
ETI 1701 Industrial Safety
(3 credits)
Covers practical and operational health and
safety procedures and practices as defined
by OSHA regulations that are applicable
to advanced to manufacturing facilities.
Handling and disposal of hazardous materials
will also be emphasized.
ETI 1949L Manufacturing
Internship
(3 credits)
This course is intended to teach the student
to apply theoretical principles to a real-life
situation under the academic supervision of
the program director. Students employed in
industry will be required to select a problem
from outside their area of expertise. Other
students can arrange to work in any area
manufacturing facility for a minimum of 90
clock hours. A formal report is required.
Prerequisite: EET 1084C, ETI 1110, ETI
1420, ETI 1701, ETM 1010C and ETD
1320 with a grade of C or better.
ETI 2408C Welding Processes
(3 credits)
The course provides an introduction
to the welding skills safety, measuring,
communication, leadership, use of tools and
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equipment; also cutting, finishing, bending,
drilling and punching operations will be
introduced.
ETI 2619 Six Sigma Project
Management
(3 credits)
This course provides the concepts and
methods for implementing six sigma
project management utilizing six sigma
methodologies. The course will cover the
aspects of developing projects, managing
risk, understanding customers’ needs and
requirements, estimating costs, developing
schedules, integrating cost and schedule
controls, and evaluating projects. This
course will also utilize a variety of project
management tools and performance measures
including the model of define, measure,
analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC).
Prerequisite: ETI 2624
ETI 2624 Six Sigma Black Belt
Concepts
(3 credits)
This course addresses the roles and
responsibilities required for a six sigma
black belt candidate. This course also covers
the advanced six sigma tools beyond those
tools using the model of define, measure,
analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). The
student will be required to exhibit a mastery
of the concepts and tools through projects,
exercises and case studies as they apply to both
manufacturing and service industries.
ETI 2626 Six Sigma Capstone
Project
(3 credits)
The student will develop a suitable six
sigma project by utilizing the six sigma
methodologies. A specific problem or set
of problems will be identified and solved
using the six sigma methods of improvement
to deploy on the project. This course will
emphasize the different phases of the
project to include design, verification, and
implementation. The completion of this
project requires a written report and a formal
presentation of the six sigma process.
ETI 2670 Technical Economic
Analysis
(3 credits)
This course defines the economic evaluation
of engineering alternatives and analysis
of cost allocation in technical operations.
Topics include the time value of money
and the economic impact of risk, inflation,
depreciation, and capital budgeting with
applications related to those areas.
ETM 1010C Mechanical
Measurements and
Instrumentation
(3 credits)
This course provides the basic foundation for
both mechanical and electronic measurements
techniques used in manufacturing
environments. The course will integrate
the concepts, principles, and techniques
of mechanical measurement with the use
of various types of instruments including
micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges, and
other types of measuring equipment. This
course will also introduce the student to the
basic measurement techniques employing
electronic text equipment including the
operation and usage of digital multimeters,
function generators, and oscillosopes.
ETM 2315 Hydraulics and
Pneumatics
(2 credits)
This course is an introduction to the basic
hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices
found in advanced manufacturing facilities.
Underlying scientific principles and their
practical applications will be covered. The
laboratory will reinforce the principles learned
through hands-on experiments.
Corequisite: ETM 2315L
ETM 2315L Hydraulics and
Pneumatics Lab
(1 credit)
This course is an introduction to the basic
hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices
found in advanced manufacturing facilities.
Underlying scientific principles and their
practical applications will be covered. The
laboratory will reinforce the principles learned
through hands-on experiments.
Corequisite: ETM 2315
*EUH 2000 Western Civilizations 1
(3 credits) GE, GR
Introductory survey of basic social and
political institutions of ancient New Eastern
and early modern European history. Topics
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rise of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; early
development of Europe from the fall of Rome
through the Middle Ages. Chronologically, the
course will cover from ancient times through
the 16 th Century.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*EUH 2001 Western
Civilizations II
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Introductory survey of basic social and
political institutions of modern European
history. Topics include nation building
in Europe: Reformation, Renaissance
and Enlightenment; Absolutism and
Mercantilism; revolutions of late 18 th and 19 th
Centuries; unification of western European
nations; world wars; and the Cold War.
Chronologically, the course will cover from
the 16 th Century through the 20 th Century.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or higher or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*EUH 2032 Survey of The
Holocaust, 1933 - 1945
(3 credits) MC
This course will present an overview of the
systematic destruction of Jews and other
European ethnic minorities between 1933
and 1945. Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC
0025 with a grade of C or better or score out
on appropriate placement test.
*EUH 2910 Supervised Research
in European History
(3 credits) GR
Option to fulfill research writing requirement
under Gordon Rule. Student selects a topic
or topics and writes a paper(s) to total 6,000
words under the direction of an instructor
assigned by the department.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
EVR 1001C Introduction to
Environmental Science and
Laboratory
(4 credits)
This course of study provides the student
with an overview of current environmental
concerns and the management of these
concerns. Emphasis is on the application of
biological, physical, and chemical methods
to the understanding of and solutions to
environmental problems. The student will
gain insight into the natural interactions
among living things and physical aspects of
the environment.
EVS 0133 Water Treatment Plant
Operation “C”
(155 clock hours, 5.17 occupational credits)
This course is designed to prepare students
to pass the state of Florida exam for water
treatment operator level “C.”
EVS 0143 Water Treatment Plant
Operation “B”
(130 clock hours, 4.33 occupational credits)
This course is designed to prepare students
to pass the state of Florida exam for water
treatment operator level “B.”
EVS 0153 Water Wastewater
Plant Operator
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
This course is designed to prepare students
to pass the state of Florida exam for water/
wastewater treatment plant supervisor, level “A.”
Prerequisite: EVS 0143 or 0343 with a grade of
C or better.
EVS 0333 Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operation “C”
(155 clock hours, 5.17 occupational credits)
This course is designed to prepare students to
pass the state of Florida exam for wastewater
treatment operator level “C.”
EVS 0343 Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operation “B”
(130 clock hours, 4.33 occupational credits)
This course is designed to prepare students to
pass the state of Florida exam for wastewater
treatment operator level “B.”
EVS 1026C Chemistry and
Biology of Natural Waters
(4 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the
biological and chemical processes present in
water and wastewater treatment systems. It
emphasizes the unit operations and analysis
of water and wastewater treatment processes.
Attention is placed on the assessment of
natural waters with regard to raw water quality
and the impact of wastewater effluent.
EVS 1181 Conventional and
Pretreatment Water Technology
(3 credits)
This course covers the technologies required
to produce safe drinking water as well as the
pretreated water required for advanced water
treatment technologies. Technologies covered
include clarification, media filtration, cartridge
filtration, bag filtration, membrane filtration,
silt dispersants, biocides, acid washes, scale
inhibitors, sulfite compounds, ultraviolet
irradiation, ozone treatment, and softening.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C, EVS 2005
EVS 1183 Introduction to Water
Treatment Systems
(3 credits)
This course introduces the student to a career
field in water treatment technologies, and it
prepares students to work safely in a water
treatment laboratory and facility. The course
introduces the student to water treatment
techniques, and it prepares the student to
understand the technologies found in the
water treatment industry.
EVS 2005 Treatment of Water
and Wastewater
(4 credits)
This course examines the mathematical,
chemical, physical, and biological treatment
of water and wastewater. It emphasizes unit
operations analysis of water treatment systems,
and the field evaluation of their operation.
EVS 2179C Water Analysis and
Monitoring
(3 credits)
This course covers the standard laboratory
procedures and on-stream analysis for the
measurements of silica, organic compounds,
ions, particles, and microorganisms. It
prepares the student for water and wastewater
analysis and monitoring utilizing laboratory
equipment, and it outlines the application of
laboratory data to the effective management
of water sheds and the disposal of wastewater
Course
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effluent to the natural environment.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C and EVS 2005
EVS 2891 Hydrology and Quality
of Water
(4 credits)
This course of study is a comprehensive
survey of wter resources considering both
quantity and quality. The emphasis of study
is concerned with standard techniques of
sampling and monitoring, especially for
ground water, but also covering surface water.
Analytical procedures are examined as they
relate to field investigations and modeling
studies.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C, EVS 2005
EVS 2892 Comparative Sampling
and Analysis Methods
(3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students
to the methodologies involved with analyzing
environmentally significant substances
including heavy metals and toxic materials
found in water, wastewater, industrial
discharges, and hazardous waste streams.
Prerequisites: EVS 2179C
EVS 2893C Environmental
Sampling and Analysis I
(5 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students
to the theory and the methodology of
analyzing environmentally significant organic
substances in water, wastewater, hazardous
waste, soil, sediment, and air samples.
This course provides for an internship at a
wastewater treatment facility, water treatment
facility, solid waste disposal facility, or
environmental laboratory.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C, EVS 2005 and
EVS 2179C
EVS 2894C Environmental
Sampling and Analysis II
(5 credits)
This course is a continuation of EVS 2893C,
and it is concerned with the methodologies
involved with analyzing environmentally
significant inorganic substances in water,
wastewater, hazardous waste, soil, sediment,
and air samples. This course provides for an
internship at a wastewater treatment facility,
water treatment facility, solid waste disposal
facility, or environmental laboratory.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C, EVS 2005, EVS
2179C, and EVS 2893C.
EVS 2895C Environmental
Sampling and Analysis III
(5 credits)
This course is a continuation of EVS 2894C
where advanced methods of analyzing
environmentally significant inorganic
substances in water, wastewater, hazardous
waste, and industrial waste streams are
discussed. This course provides for an
internship at a wastewater treatment facility,
water treatment facility, solid waste disposal
facility or environmental laboratory.
Prerequisites: EVS 2894C, EVS 2179C
EVS 2930 Special Topics:
Wastewater Treatment
Operator C Course
(4 credits)
This course is the preparation for the student
to pass the state certification examination
for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
C. Wastewater processes and laws are
covered as well as a review of necessary topics
associated with wastewater treatment in order
to prepare the student for obtaining a job
in the industrial or municipal wastewater
treatment industry. Case studies, process
flows and problem solving, workshops, types
of wastewater treatment facilities are presented
during the course.
EVS 2931 Special Topics: Water
Treatment Operator C Course
(4 credits)
This course is the preparation for the student
to pass the state certification examination for
Water Treatment Plant Operator C. Drinking
water processes and laws are covered as well
as a review of necessary topics associated
with drinking water treatment in order to
prepare the student for obtaining a job in
the industrial or municipal water treatment
industry. Case studies, process flows and
problem solving, workshops, types of water
treatment facilities are presented during the
course.
EVS 2942L Environmental
Science Technology Practicum
(4 credits)
This course provides to the student an
internship at a wastewater treatment facility,
water treatment facility, or environmental
laboratory. It is designed to provide a practical
application of the knowledge acquired in the
classroom concerning water and wastewater
treatment technology and laboratory analysis
to clinical settings. Students earn four credits
for 600 hours of service. May be taken up to
three times for credit.
Prerequisites: EVS 1026C, EVS 2005, and
either EVS 2930 or EVS 2931
FFP 0010C Firefighter I
(206 clock hours, 6.87 occupational credits)
The Firefighter I Training Program, which
includes NFPA Firefighter I and Florida
specific requirements, consists of a minimum
of 206-hours of training. It is the certification
level of training and competency for all
individuals performing firefighting duties in
the hot zone in the State of Florida. Training
courses are delivered by state certified and
approved instructors.
Prerequisite or corequsite is completion
of First Responder (Emergency Medical
Responder) course.
Prerequisite: FFP 0141C (may be taken
concurrently)
FFP 0020C Firefighter II
(192 clock hours, 6.4 occupational credits)
The Firefighter 2 Training Program, which
includes NFPA Firefighter 2 and Florida
specific requirements, consists of a minimum
of 192-hours of training. It is the certification
level of training and competency for all
individuals performing firefighting duties in
the hot zone in the State of Florida. Training
courses are delivered by state certified
and approved instructors. Prerequisite is
completion of Firefighter I course and state
certification.
Prerequisite: FFP 0010C with a grade of C or
better.
FFP 0141C Emergency Services
First Responder
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
This survey course based on the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
curriculum for first responders at scenes of
accident and/or illness is designed to prepare
the student for emergency care of a victim,
providing the skills and knowledge of care
prior to arrival of the Emergency Medical
Technician/Paramedic. Recognition of
symptoms and signs of impending danger to
the patient’s life and the accepted treatment
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modes for the conditions will be taught
as well as techniques for extrication (light
duty) of the accident victim. This course is
designed to instruct a student to the level of
Emergency Medical Responder, who serves
as a vital link in the chain of the health care
team. In addition to class meetings and weekly
quizzes and assignments, students are required
to demonstrate mastery of all psychomotor
skills in the skills lab. The course meets the
requirements of the Florida Department
of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services (64J-1 FAC)
Pre or corequisite course is CPR certification.
*FIL 2001 Introduction to
American Cinema
(3 credits)
Provides students with an introductory course
in film studies. Presents a survey of the
American film industry as an art form, as an
industry, and as a system of representation
and communication. This course will explore
how Hollywood films work technically,
aesthetically, and culturally, to challenge and
reinforce the fabric of America’s self-image.
FIN 2003 Introduction to Small
Business Finance
(3 credits) F, SP, S
A course that covers the core financial aspects
of business entrepreneurship in any legal
form of a small business. The course includes
a basic review of Financial Reporting and
detailed study of: break-even analysis, working
capital management, time value of money and
capital budgeting.
*FIN 2104 Personal Finance
(3 credits) SP
A personal finance management course to
cover money management, financial planning,
credit, insurance, and investment and
retirement planning.
Prerequisite: ACG 2021, CGS 1570
*FRE 1120 Beginning French I
(4 credits - 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)
This is a course for absolute beginners. In
this course all four language skills (listening,
speaking, reading, and writing) are developed.
The class is taught in French, following
the natural approach. On completion of
this and the subsequent course, FRE 1121,
most students will have attained a “survival”
proficiency in French. Includes mandatory
two hours per week in Learning Lab. Lab fee.
*FRE 1121 Beginning French II
(4 credits - 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)
This course builds upon previously acquired
skills and provides direct participation in
development of proficiency in understanding
speaking, reading, and writing French. The
class is taught in French, following the natural
approach. On completion of this course,
most students will have attained a “survival”
proficiency in French. Includes mandatory
two hours per week in Learning Lab. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: FRE 1120 with a C or better.
GCO 1201 Basic Golf Course
Mechanics I
(4 credits)
Basic study of principles of mechanics as
applied to golf course equipment, emphasizing
small and multicylinder engines and electric
motors. Lab fee.
GCO 1202 Basic Golf Course
Mechanics II
(4 credits)
Continuation of study of basic mechanics as
applied to golf course equipment, emphasizing
power trains, fuel, ignition and cooling
systems, and hydraulic drives and controls.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GCO 1201 with a D or better.
GCO 1211C Turf Equipment
Diagnosis I
(3 credits)
The study of problems that effect the
proper operation of golf course equipment
and developing a systematic approach to
diagnosing and repairing the problem.
GCO 1212C Turf Equipment
Diagnosis II
(3 credits)
The advanced study of the diagnosis of
turf equipment problems with emphasis on
electrical and hydraulic problems. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GCO 1211C with a D or better.
GCO 1220 Sharpening and
Grinding
(3 credits)
Principles and practices of sharpening tools
and equipment used in golf course operations,
with special emphasis on grinding and lapping
mowers. Lab fee.
GCO 1243C Introduction to
Regulatory Compliance and
Welding
(4 credits)
Students will learn the regulatory agencies
involved in shop management, the proper
handling of hazardous waste, and basic
welding safety and techniques. Lab fee.
GCO 1400C Turfgrasses for Golf
and Landscaping
(3 credits)
Identification, evaluation, establishment, and
maintenance of turfgrasses used in golf and
landscape facilities.
GCO 1402 Turfgrass Science
(3 credits)
The advanced study of establishment and
maintenance practices for turfgrasses primarily
used on golf courses.
Prerequisite: BOT 1000, GCO 1400C, PLS
1021C with a D or better.
GCO 1472C Reel Mower
Adjustment, Maintenance, and
Evaluation
(2 credits)
This course will prepare students for
proficiency in adjusting and maintaining
various reel units and in evaluating proper reel
mower performance.
GCO 1481 Sports Turf
Management
(3 credits)
This is an optional course for students in
Golf Course Operations and Landscape
Technology. Students learn the tools,
materials, and techniques for the proper
management of turf and nonturf areas on
athletic fields.
GCO 1611 Golf Course Shop
Management I
(3 credits)
Elements of golf course equipment shop
management including shop safety and
OSHA regulations, shop tools and equipment,
overall shop maintenance, and development
of equipment inventory and buyer’s guide files.
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Lab fee.
GCO 1612 Golf Course Shop
Management II
(3 credits)
Setting up and maintaining an effective shop
records system, establishing, stocking, and
maintaining a parts and supply inventory
system, and planning an effective preventive
maintenance system for golf course
equipment. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GCO 1611 with a D or better.
GCO 1942L Turf Equipment
Management Internship
(6 credits) (12 week internship)
Supervised training in equipment and shop
management at selected golf courses. Certain
division restrictions and requirements apply.
Prerequisite: GCO 1212C with a D or better.
GCO 2431 Golf Course Irrigation
(3 credits)
The study of the design, operations, and
maintenance of modern golf course irrigation
systems including water requirements, supply,
and distribution.
GCO 2441 Integrated Pest
Management I
(3 credits)
Study of insect and nematode pests on
golf courses emphasizing modern pest
management techniques including integrated
pest management, environmental regulations,
and safety.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PLS 1021C with
a D or better.
GCO 2442C Integrated Pest
Management II
(3 credits)
Study of disease and weed pests on
golf courses emphasizing modern pest
management techniques including integrated
pest management, environmental regulations,
and safety.
Prerequisite: PLS 1021C with a D or better.
GCO 2471 Sustainable Golf
Course Management
(3 credits)
Detailed study of the logistics of day-to-day
maintenance programs as they relate to the
overall management of golf course facilities.
GCO 2482 Turf Equipment
Management Seminar
(1 credit)
This is an advanced course for Turf
Equipment Management students who are
pursuing the A.S. degree in which topics
pertinent to the operation of a modern golf
course maintenance facility will be discussed
by FGC faculty and guest speakers from
industry.
GCO 2601 Materials Calculations
(3 credits)
Calculation of materials used in golf
course and landscape oper ations, including
pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, grasses, plant
materials and soil amendments, determination
of areas and vol umes, weights and measures,
and calibration of equipment for materials
application.
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 with a C or better or
score out on appropriate placement test.
GCO 2632 Golf Course
Organization and
Administration
(3 credits)
Detailed analysis of golf course and
landscape operations, including personnel,
planning, budgeting, purchasing, records,
labor management, and other administrative
functions.
GCO 2742C Landscape Design
for Golf Courses
(2 credits)
Study, practice, and analysis of landscape
design with emphasis on specific areas of golf
courses and surrounding structures.
Prerequisite: ORH 1517, ORH 1838C with a D
or better.
GCO 2931 Golf Course Industry
Seminar
(1 credit)
The study of golf course industry tools,
techniques, practices, and problems as
presented by leading industry authorities.
GCO 2944L Golf Course
Operations Internship
(6 credits) (12 week internship)
Supervised training in basic golf course
maintenance procedures at selected golf
courses. Certain division restrictions and
requirements apply. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of all first year GCO Division
courses.
Prerequisite: GCO 1402 with a grade of D or
better.
*GEB 1011 Introduction to
Business
(3 credits) F, SP
A thorough overview course on all aspects
of the world of business. Emphasis on the
interaction of human relations, management,
marketing, finance and banking, ethics and
social responsibility, global issues, accounting,
insurance, and the legal aspects of business.
*GEB 1941 Business Internship
(1 credit) as needed
This is a one-hour course featuring applied
work in a professional field. Included in
the requirements is an eight hour day with a
professional in the career in which the student
is interested. May be repeated for a maximum
of three credit hours.
*GEB 2930 Business Ethics
and Society
(1 credit) as needed
This course is a one-hour seminar featuring
the use of concepts and tools to define and
understand the moral and ethical dilemmas
involved in business and corporate spheres
of activity. Issues include: whistle blowing,
product safety, legislation and regulation,
pollution, social responsibility to the
community, and public rights versus private rights.
*GEB 2931 Advanced Seminar in
Business
(3 credits) as needed
Provides an opportunity for travel study or
other in-depth research of topics not offered
in other courses or on topics of special
current significance. Students may repeat the
course (focusing on a different topic) for an
additional three hours of credit. Required
group travel may be used as an instructional
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paradigm.
*GEO 2000 Introduction to
Geography
(3 credits)
Study of relationship between human
activities and natural environment. Earth
(its structure, climatic conditions, and
natural resources) is used as background for
understanding man’s life and activities.
*GLY 1000C Geology with Lab
(4 credits) GE
A study of the history and processes of the
physical features of the Earth, its internal
dynamics and its surficial weathering, erosion,
and sedimentary processes. Laboratory
component includes examination of mineral,
rock, and fossil specimens, interpretation of
topographic maps and aerial photographs.
Selected area field trips exemplifying some
common geomorphic processes may be
involved.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*GLY 1001 Earth Science
(3 credits) GE
Elementary study of topics from meteorology,
geology, and astronomy, including the
atmosphere, various weather phenomena, gas
laws, types of rocks, surface features of earth
and processes which caused them, internal
structures of earth, earth-moon system, solar
system, and other stellar systems.
*GRA 1103C Graphic Design
Basics
(3 credits)
This is an introductory level studio course in
the fundamentals of graphic design and visual
communication. This includes terminology,
history, and techniques for production
utilizing traditional and electronic skills, tools,
and equipment. The development of creative
problem solving as it relates to the design
process will be emphasized. Lab Fee.
*GRA 1117C Introduction to
Computer Graphics
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the
computer as a tool for creating graphic
design and artwork. Students will learn
the fundamentals of operating a desktop
computer and peripheral devices. Students
will examine current industry-standard
desktop publishing, vector-based drawing,
and image editing software. Design concepts
featuring capabilities of computer graphics
will be studied.
Lab Fee.
*GRA 1206C Typography
(3 credits)
An introduction to the fundamentals
and principles of typography including
typographic history, recognition of type
families, hand and computer generation and
manipulation of type and creative typography.
Basic letter form design, measurement
systems, and compositional principles used in
designing with type will be emphasized. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: GRA 1117C & GRA 1103C
with a grade of C or higher.
*GRA 2122C Desktop Publishing
with Quark
(3 credits)
This course is an intermediate course in
electronic publishing. Students will work
with a page layout application to design,
layout, illustrate and typeset publications,
advertisements, brochures, flyers, and
newsletters. Students will import text and
graphics from other programs and sources.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GRA 1103C, GRA 1117C, and
CGS 1572 with a grade of C or better.
*GRA 2151C Computer
Illustration with Illustrator
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to an industrystandard
vector graphics program used to
create and manipulate graphic images. Adobe
Illustrator fundamental concepts and features
are introduced and applied to a variety of
graphics applications. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GRA 1103C and GRA 1117C
with a grade of C or better.
*GRA 2181C Portfolio
(4 credits)
This course is a portfolio development
course. Professional business practices in
communications are covered. Students will
design and produce a portfolio of projects
demonstrating proficiency in computer
graphics. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: GRA 1103C, GRA 1117C and
CGS 1572 with a grade of C or better.
GRA 2751C - Web Design 1
(3 credits)
This course covers the basics of Web page
design and Internet architecture. Students
are introduced to concepts and procedures
for planning Web sites as well as the design
process and how it functions. Students
will learn how to create for the world-wide
Web with industry-standard Web creation
applications. They will also integrate elements
from other graphic software programs in an
attractive and functional manner.
Lab fee
Prerequisites: GRA 1103C, GRA 1117C and
PGY 2801C with a C or better or instructor’s
permission
GRA 2940 Graphic Design
Internship
(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students
with practical experience in the application
of graphic design knowledge acquired in
the classroom. The intern will work in a
professional setting in graphic design, desktop
publishing, prepress or Web design to gain
insight into the actual function and operation
of the workplace. The student will be required
to perform duties usually associated with the
graphic design profession, work a minimum
of 150 (unpaid) hours, maintain a journal
documenting job responsibilities, secure
samples of his/her work, and satisfy employer
and faculty evaluations.
Prerequisite: GRA 2181C with a grade of C
or better.
HCP 0001C Health Careers Core
(90 contact hours, 3 occupational credits)
SP
An introductory course to health
occupations and the healthcare delivery
system. Meets the Department of
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Education requirement of 90 contact
hours. Overview of the following
principles are included: interpersonal and
communication skills, legal and ethical
responsibilities, wellness and illness
concepts, safety and security procedures,
response in emergency situations, infection
control procedures, computer literacy
skills, employability skills and blood borne
disease precautions including AIDS. Lab
fee.
HCP 0300 Home Health Aide
(55 contact hours, 1.83 occupational credits)
Students in this course must already be a
certified nurse aide. After completing this
minicourse the student is qualified as a Home
Health Aide. Student must have previously
completed the 90 contact hour course of
Health Careers Core or have achieved an
equivalency of such in a C.N.A. Program.
Lab Fee. Liability insurance fee.
Prerequisite: Health Careers Core (HCP
0001C), 90 contact hours or equivalency,
completion of a nursing assistant program
and/or be certified as a certified nurse aide.
CPR C Health Care Provider Card and AIDS
in Florida, four hours instruction. Be free of
offenses on background check, and negative
drug analysis check.
Prerequisite: HCP 0001C with a C or better.
HCP 0430C Nursing Assistant
and Home Health Aide
(125 contact hours, 4.16 occupational
credits)
This course prepares students for certification
testing as a nurse aide and as a home health
aide. Once certified, graduates can work
in nursing home or community agencies
such as home health and hospitals. Topics
covered in the course include continuation
of topics introduced in the Health Career
Core course and in addition: perform physical
comfort and safety functions; provide
biological, psychological, and social support;
perform supervised management functions;
and specific services related to the home
health aide. A clinical lab is a component
of this course. Laboratory fee and liability
insurance fee included. Be free of offenses on
background check.
Prerequisite: HCP 0001C with a C or better.
HCP 0620C Patient Care
Assistant
(75 contact hours, 2.5 occupational credits)
Students enrolled in this course must have
already completed the Health Career Core,
nursing assistant and home health aide
courses or already be certified as such. Upon
completion of this course, graduates are
qualified to be tested for the certified nursing
assistant licensure if they have not already
done so previously. Patient care assistants are
qualified to work in nursing home, hospital,
and other healthcare facilities such as home
health agencies. Topics included in this course
are nursing assistant skills related to care of the
adult patient in hospital settings. A clinical lab
is a component of this course. Laboratory fee
included.
Prerequisites or Corequisite: HCP 0430C or
HCP 0300 with a C or better.
HCP 0780C Allied Health
Assistant
(150 contact hours, 5 occupational credits)
This course prepares students for employment
in the phlebotomy field. Phlebotomists
obtain blood by venipuncture or skin
puncture and are an integral part of the
clinical laboratory. Topics include techniques
of withdrawing venous blood, maintaining
sterility, and storage techniques. Not open to
students who have passed MLT 0042 in the
past 5 years. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HCP 0001C with
a C or better.
HCP 0781C Advanced Allied
Health Assistant
(100 contact hours, 3.34 occupational
credits)
This course provides skills and clinical
experiences specific to the allied health
area of Electrocardiography. Students who
successfully complete this course will be
prepared to work as an electrocardiography
aide or electrocardiograph monitor technician.
Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HCP 0001C
with a C or better.
HCP 0796 Patient Care
Technician
(60 contact hours, 2 occupational credits)
This course is designed to focus on the
organizational and management skills to
practice in a clinical setting. Students
enrolled in this course must have completed
all modules in the patient care technician
program. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: HCP 0620C, HCP 0780C and
HCP 0781C with a C or better.
HIM 2253 Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT) Coding
(3 credits) SP
This course is one of three medical coding
courses and covers the Current Procedural
Terminology - Medical coding.
Prerequisite: HIM 2282.
HIM 2273C Medical Billing and
Insurance
(3 credits) SP
This course is an introduction to health
insurance claims processing, carrier
requirements, state and local regulations,
billing for physician office, hospital, and
ambulatory surgery services. Topics covered
include: electronic billing, confidentiality,
managed care systems, workers’ compensation,
Medicare and Medicaid. Hands-on practice
with medical billing software is emphasized.
Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: HIM 2282, HIM 2253 with
a C or better. HIM 2253 may be taken
concurrently.
HIM 2282 Basic Medical Coding
(3 credits) F
This is a basic course in medical coding
which teaches ICD-9-CM (International
Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision,
Clinical Modification) and CPT (Current
Procedure Terminology) coding. The history,
standards, and ethics of coding are also taught
in this course. Lab fee.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSC 2531 with a
C or better.
HIM 2283 Advanced Medical
Coding
(3 credits) SP
This course in medical coding will teach
advanced procedures and practices of ICD-
9-CM and CPT coding.
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Prerequisite: HIM 2282 with a C or better.
*HSC 2149 Pharmacology for
Healthcare Professionals
(3 credits) SP
This course provides practical knowledge
of pharmacology for the allied health
professional. The course will provide
the student with general principles of
pharmacological, drug action, and therapy.
Topics will include drug classifications,
common usages, indications, and
contraindications of drugs prescribed for
patients. This course is designed as an
introductory course for a variety of allied health
professionals.
Prerequisite: PRN 0080 or BSC 2084C or
BSC 2086 with lab with a C or better.
HSC 2524 Human Diseases
(3 credits) SP
This is an introductory pathology course. It
will cover the etiology, diagnosis, and possible
treatment of human diseases. The course
organization will be based on the diseases of
the body organ systems. In each section there
will be an introduction to the anatomy and
physiology, typical symptoms, and diagnostic
tests associated with each body system.
Prerequisite: PRN 0080 or BSC 2084C or
BSC 2086 with lab with a C or better.
*HSC 2531 Medical Terminology
(3 credits) F, SP
This course is designed to provide the student
with an introduction to medical terms and
abbreviations used by healthcare professionals.
The purpose of this course is to enable
students to recognize, comprehend, and
utilize medical terms with proper spelling and
pronunciation.
*HUM 2020 Introduction to
Humanities
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
This course provides a broad thematic overview
of the major artistic disciplines within the
humanities, as well as their interrelationships,
and cultural significance. Disciplines include
the visual arts, architecture, music, literature,
drama, dance, and film.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2210 Prehistory to the
Renaissance
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
This course provides a detailed overview
of humanity’s achievements - including
information on historical, political, economic,
scientific, theological, literary, artistic, and
musical trends - in Prehistory, the Ancient
World, the Classical World, the Roman
World, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2230 Renaissance to
Modern Times
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
This course provides a detailed overview
of humanity’s achievements—including
information on historical, political, economic,
scientific, theological, literary, artistic, and
musical trends—in the Renaissance, Baroque
Era, Enlightenment, Nineteenth Century,
Twentieth Century, and early Twenty-First
Century.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2310 Mythology in the Arts
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
This course explores the mythology of various
world cultures and provides a broad overview
of the artworks, architecture, music, and
literary works that they have inspired.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2472 Intercultural
Explorations
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Travel to various locations out of the country
in an examination of the nature of human
culture and society through the styles of
the arts and their place in influencing the
host country’s vision of itself and its future.
Cultures will vary dependent on travel plans
each semester. Must travel with group to
receive credit for class. Can repeat travel to
different country to satisfy both Humanities
requirements. Subsequent trips to receive
elective credit only. May be taken a maximum
of four semesters for credit. Cost of trip
separate from registration fee. Prerequisite:
Completion of REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2511 Art and Music
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Study of development of man’s creative efforts,
emphasizing art and music. Includes basic
theory and techniques in art and music
as basis for appreciation of man’s cultural
heritage.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*HUM 2551 Philosophy and
Religion
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Study of development of man’s creative
efforts, emphasizing philosophy and religion.
Introduction to philosophy through study
of epistemology and ethics in classical
philosophy. Introduction to major religions
of the world and application of philosophy to
religious concepts.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*HUN 1201 Human Nutrition
(3 credits) S, SP, F
Study of basic principles of normal nutrition
for all age levels and diet modifications.
Students will acquire the basic principles of
nutrition as they relate to a healthy lifestyle
and to disease processes across the life span
of humankind. Emphasis will be placed on
the food nutrients, the food pyramid, and the
dietary guidelines for Americans. Cultural
and economic factors and how they affect
the eating habits of people will be addressed.
Students will be required to do a personal diet
analysis, presentation of nutritional subject,
plan a menu for a family/self and/or plan a
menu for a person with a compromised health
situation, and research current medications for
nutritionally at risk clients.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 and MAT
0028 with a grade of C or better or score out
on appropriate placement test.
HUN 2410 Child Nutrition and
Health
(3 credits)
This course covers the methods of meeting
physical needs of young children through
Course
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nutrition and good health practices.
Recognition of childhood diseases and care of
the child with special needs.
*IDS 2151 Environmental
Education
(3 credits) (seminar, offered as needed)
Current and relevant topics concerning the
environment in gen eral and the environment
of the surrounding area in particular. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
IPM 2112 Landscape Pest
Control I
(3 credits)
Study of insect and nematode pests of
landscape plants emphasizing modern pest
management techniques including integrated
pest management, environmental regulations,
and safety.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PLS 1021C with
a D or better.
IPM 2290C Pest Control Business
Management
(3 credits)
Students will learn safety and compliance
in the handling, storage, and disposal
of pesticides, Certified Pest Control
Operator (Lawn and Ornamental) duties
and responsibilities, state laws pertaining
to commercial pest control, and business
management practices. Prerequisites GCO
2601, PLS 1021C with a D or better.
IPM 2632 Landscape Pest
Control II
(3 credits)
Study of disease and weed problems on
landscape plants, emphasizing control
principles and recommendations, calibration
and use of equipment, and safety regulations
and practices.
Prerequisite: PLS 1021C with a D or better.
*LAH 2020 Latin American History
(3 credits) MC
The study of Latin American civilization from
the conquest to the present.
LDE 2000C Basic Landscape
Design
(2 credits)
Study, practice, and analysis of landscape
design, emphasizing residential and
commercial properties.
Prerequisite: ORH 1517, ORH 1838C with a
D or better.
LDE 2310 Landscape Irrigation
(3 credits)
The study of the design, operations, and
maintenance of modern residential and small
commercial irrigation systems including water
requirements, supply, and distribution.
*LIT 2110 World Literature I
(3 credits) GE, GR
Critical study of literature from Homer to
Neoclassicism.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
higher.
*LIT 2120 World Literature II
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Critical study of literature from Neoclassicism
to modern writers.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
higher.
*LIT 2140 Contemporary
World Novel
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Study of the modern British and American
novel. Features lectures on the history of the
novel beginning with Samuel Richardson to
the present, a review of the contemporary
novel scene, and methods of conducting
literacy research on a given novelist.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
higher.
*LIT 2380 Women in Literature
(3 credits)
This course offers study of fiction and other
prose writings (including diaries, letters,
and autobiographies), drama, and poetry
written in English by American, British, and
European women.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
higher.
*MAC 1105 College Algebra
(3 credits) GE, GR
A review of algebraic techniques and
operations; the study of equations and
inequalities; linear, quadratic and rational
functions; absolute value, radical, exponential
and logarithmic functions; systems of
equations and inequalities; and applications.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a C or better or
score out on appropriate placement test.
*MAC 1114 Trigonometry
(3 credits) GE, GR
Study of the trigonometric functions, angles,
and real numbers; identities and formulas;
solutions of triangle; graphs of trigonometric
and inverse trigonometric functions; vectors;
complex numbers in trigonometric form;
parametric equations; and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of C or
higher or appropriate scores on appropriate
placement test.
*MAC 1140 Precalculus
(3 credits) GE, GR
The study of algebraic principles and
properties including radicals, exponents,
complex numbers, absolute values, linear and
quadratic equations, inequalities, exponential
and logarithmic functions, equations, and
other relations and functions; graphs of linear,
quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential
and logarithmic functions; roots of higher
degree polynomials; systems of equations and
inequalities; linear programming; matrices and
determinants; conics, applications, sequences
and series; and the Binomial Theorem.
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus
(4 credits) GE, GR
This course includes the study of functions;
limits; continuity; derivatives of algebraic,
logarithmic, and exponential functions;
interpretations of the derivative; applications
of the derivative to optimization, growth,
decay, business, and social science problems;
integrals of algebraic, exponential, and
logarithmic functions; introduction to
methods of integration, including numerical
estimation, and applications of the integral.
Prerequisite: C or higher in MAC 1105 or
MAC 1140 or score out on appropriate
placement test.
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*MAC 2311 Calculus I
(4 credits) GE, GR
First of the three-course Integral Calculus
sequence including function review;
analytic geometry; limits and continuity;
differentiation and integration of algebraic,
and transcendental functions; the
Fundamental Theorem; and applications in
maxima and minima, curve sketching, related
rates and economics, area, and the definite
integral.
Prerequisite: C or higher in MAC 1140 and
MAC 1114.
*MAC 2312 Calculus II
(4 credits) GE, GR
Continuation of MAC 2311 with emphasis on
the definite integral with applications, inverse
functions, techniques of integration; infinite
series, polar coordinates with applications and
conic sections in both polar and Cartesian
coordinate systems, parametric equations, and
vectors, and the geometry of space.
Prerequisite: C or higher in MAC 2311.
*MAC 2313 Calculus III
(4 credits) GE, GR
A continuation of Calculus 2 with emphasis
on vectors and the calculus of vector-valued
functions, quadric surfaces, differentiation
and integration of functions of two or three
variables, vector analysis, and first-order
differential equations.
Prerequisite: C or higher in MAC 2312.
*MAN 1930 Special Topics
(1 credit)
This course will cover topics of special current
significance in management. The course may
be repeated up to a maximum of four times.
Topics will cover such areas as: employee
benefits, time management, motivation
techniques, community and media relations,
customer service, delegating effectively,
interviewing and selecting employees, and
performing a job search on the Internet.
MAN 1942 Supply Chain Management
Internship
(2 credits) F, SP
This course provides a selected and planned
work-based experience that will provide
students with an opportunity to enhance
workplace skills through a supervised practical
experience related to their career objective.
Work site, supervision and objectives are to be
approved by the program director. Depending
upon course credit, a minimum of 75 clock
hours of work site training and supervision
are required to complete the internship. In
addition to on-site work, the student will
meet with the Internship Instructor during
the internship period and complete all
requirements.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101, MTB 1103 or
MAT 1033 with a grade of C or better and
TRA 2154 with approval of program director.
*MAN 2021 Principles of
Management
(3 credits) F, SP
Study of concepts, terminology, principles,
and theories that are the substance of
management. Covers planning, organizing,
staffing, motivating and controlling in
business environments.
MAN 2043 Principles of Quality
Management
(3 credits) S
This course is an introduction to the
principles, techniques and basic tools of
quality and business process improvement
used by organizations. Topics include
continuous process improvement,
performance measures, Statistical Process
Control, benchmarking, and the use of
various management tools used to achieve
continuous process improvements and
customer satisfaction. Emphasis will be
placed on understanding how the tools are
implemented to aid in quality and process
improvement in the supply chain.
MAN 2500 Operations
Management
(3 credits) F, SP
This course introduces students to operations
management techniques including their
application to functional areas of the business
enterprise and operations control. Topics
include the design and management of
production operations, including productivity,
strategy, capacity planning, location, layout,
resource management, just-in-time systems,
materials requirement planning, and project
management. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate the ability to
make decisions and resolve problems in an
operations management environment.
MAN 2930 Special Topics in
Supply Chain Management
(2 credits) F, SP
This course provides students with an
in-depth analysis of current issues, problems,
and systems in logistics and supply chain
management with emphasis on new
theoretical and methodological developments.
Specific topics will vary depending upon
current industry developments.
Prerequisite: TRA 2154
*MAP 2302 Elementary
Differential Equations
(3 credits) GE, GR
The study of first order differential equations,
higher-order linear differential equations,
systems of linear differential equations, the
Laplace transform, numerical methods, and
applications.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312 with a grade of C or
better.
*MAR 2011 Principles of
Marketing
(3 credits) F, SP
Using a unique blend of lectures, videos, case
studies, class projects, readings, research, and
student presentations, this course will emphasize
the necessity of marketing in today’s
business environment. Particular emphasis will
be placed on marketing research, selection of a
target market, development of an appropriate
marketing mix, and promotion and advertising
of goods and services.
MAT 0018 Arithmetic wth
Algebra
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to develop
student proficiency in arithmetic, basic
geometry and some algebra topics. Study
includes operations with integers, fractions,
decimals, and percents; geometric figures and
their measures; pre-algebra topics including
properties of rational numbers, operations
of rational numbers, simplification of
polynomials, and equation-solving techniques.
Successful completion of this course will
prepare students for MAT 0028, Elementary
Algebra.
Prerequisite: PERT score of 50-95 or other
appropriate college entrance test score. This
course includes a mandatory one hour per
week in the Collegewide Learning Lab.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
Course
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MAT 0028 Elementary Algebra
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to develop
the student’s proficiency in elementary
algebra. Study includes operations on real
numbers, solving linear equations and
inequalities in one variable, operations on
polynomials, including factoring, integer
exponents, radicals, graphing techniques, and
applications. Successful completion of this
course will prepare the student for instruction
in MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra. This
course includes a mandatory one hour per
week in the Collegewide Learning Lab.
Prerequisites: MAT 0018 with a C or better,
PERT score of 96-112 or appropriate college
entrance test score.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
*MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra
(3 credits)
This course includes a review of linear and
absolute value equations and inequalities and
factoring polynomials, the study of quadratic
equations and inequalities, rational exponents
and their properties, radicals, complex
numbers, rational expressions and equations,
graphing linear functions and interpreting
graphs, solving systems of linear equations
and inequalities, an introduction to functions,
function notation, function operations, and
composite functions and applications.
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 with a grade of C or
higher or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*MCB 2010 Microbiology
(3 credits) GE
Study of microbiology which includes
history, biochemistry, microbial anatomy,
microbial growth and metabolism, microbial
genetics, genetic engineering, pathogenicity,
immunology, and microbial diseases.
Prerequisites: Completion of BSC 2010C,
BSC 2085, BSC 2085L or BOT 2010C or
ZOO 2010C.
Corequisite: MCB 2010L.
*MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab
(1 credit, 3 Lab hours weekly) GE
Study of microbial staining techniques,
isolation methods, microbial identification,
genetic engineering, and aseptic techniques.
Lab Fee.
Prerequisites: Completion of BSC 2010C,
BSC 2085, BSC 2085L or BOT 2010C or
ZOO 2010C.
Corequisite: MCB 2010.
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*MET 1010 Meteorology
(3 credits)
An elementary study of the fundamentals of
atmospheric systems on global, hemispheric,
and local geographic scales. The study of
temperature, barometric pressure, relative
humidity, dewpoint, windspeed, and direction
will show how they interact to produce what
we call our weather. Expertise will be derived
to permit analysis and evaluation of these
data to forecast each parameter with fair
confidence.
*MGF 1106 Mathematics for
Liberal Arts I
(3 credits) GE, GR
Study includes: sets and Venn diagrams,
systematic counting principles, permutations
and combinations, probability, descriptive
statistics, logic, geometry, measurements, and
history of mathematics.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or
higher or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*MGF 1107 Mathematics for
Liberal Arts II
(3 credits) GE, GR
The study of numbers and number systems,
elementary number theory, linear and
quadratic relations, functions, graphs and their
applications, exponential and logarithmic
functions, financial mathematics, and history
of mathematics. Students will participate in
collaborative investigations relating to the
major topics of study.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or
higher. or score out on appropriate placement
test.
MKA 2021 Salesmanship
(3 credits) as needed
Usually presented as a business telecourse.
Designed to provide aspiring salespeople, and
those already in sales, with the tools they need
to compete in the age of consultative selling.
Students prepare a comprehensive sales
presentation as final project.
*MNA 2345 Principles of
Supervision
(3 credits) F, SP
Understanding and dealing with supervisory
areas such as motivating employees, managing
time, communicating ideas, making decisions,
and handling discipline. Centers on case
studies and application in real-life situations.
*MTB 1103 Business Mathematics
(3 credits) F, SP
A study of mathematical problems involved
in business, including interest, payrolls, taxes,
depreciation, discounts, notes, insurance and
inventory. In addition to a review of basic
math computations.
Prerequisite: MAT 0018 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*MUH 2111 Music History and
Literature I
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Stylistic and historical survey of Western
music from antiquity through the Classical
period with attention to the technique of
listening analytically to music.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*MUH 2112 Music History and
Literature II
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Continuation of MUH 2111. Survey of
Western music from the Romantic period
through the 20th century.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*MUL 1010 Music Appreciation
(3 credits) GE, GR, MC
Nontechnical approach to the enjoyment
of listening to music, requiring little or no
musical background.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*MUN 1310 College Choir
(1 credit, 3 hours weekly)
Choral ensemble performing a wide variety of
choral music. Open to all students and may be
taken for credit four semesters.
*MUN 1340 Collegiate Consort
(2 credits, 3 hours weekly)
Ensemble of auditioned singers who perform a
variety of choral music from jazz to madrigals.
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Course
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*MUT 1121 Music Theory I
(4 credits, 5 hours weekly)
Study of materials and structures of music,
including ear training, sight-singing, and
keyboard harmony.
Note: Basic knowledge of musical notation.
*MUT 1122 Music Theory II
(4 credits, 5 hours weekly)
Continuation of materials covered in MUT
1121. Prerequisite: MUT 1121.
*MUT 2126 Music Theory III
(4 credits, 5 hours weekly)
Continuation of materials covered in MUT
1122. Prerequisite: MUT 1122.
*MUT 2127 Music Theory IV
(4 credits, 5 hours weekly)
Continuation of materials covered in MUT
2126. Prerequisite: MUT 2126.
*MVK 1111 Class Piano I, II
(1 credit)
Study of basic piano skills, music reading,
and beginning piano literature requiring little
or no keyboard experience. May be taken for
credit two semesters.
*MVK 1211 Applied Secondary
Piano
(1 credit)
This course is designed to teach elementary
to advanced keyboard skills, depending on
the student’s level of proficiency at the outset
of the course. It will include scales, cadences,
sight-reading, basic ear training, theory,
technique and interpretation. May be taken
for credit two semesters. Lab fee: $75.
*MVK 1311 Applied Principal
Piano
(1 credit)
This course is designed for the piano student
with advanced keyboard skills. It will include
scales, arpeggios, caddences, sight-reading, ear
training, theory, technique, and interpretation.
Student will be required to accompany choir
or voice lessons weekly. May be taken for
credit two semesters. Lab fee: $125.
*MVK 2121 Class Piano III and IV
(1 credit)
Continuation of materials covered in MVK
1111. May be taken for credit two semesters.
Prerequisite: MVK 1111
*MVK 2221 Piano
(1 credit)
This course is a continuation of MVK 1211
and is designed to teach intermediate to
advanced keyboard skills. It will include scales,
cadences, arpeggios, sight-reading, basic ear
training, theory, technique, and interpretation.
May be taken for credit two semesters. Lab
fee: $75.
*MVK 2223 Applied Secondary
Organ
(1 credit)
This course is a continuation of MVK 1211
and is designed to teach intermediate to
advanced keyboard skills. It will include scales,
cadences, arpeggios, sight-reading, basic ear
training, theory, technique, and interpretation.
May be taken for credit two semesters. Lab
fee: $75
*MVK 2321 Piano
(2 credits)
This course is a continuation of MVK 1311
and is designed for the piano student with
advanced keyboard skills. It will include
scales, arpeggios, cadences, sight-reading, ear
training, theory, technique, and interpretation.
Student will be required to accompany choir
or voice lessons weekly. May be taken for
credit two semesters. Lab fee: $125
Applied Music Lessons
(Secondary) Freshman
(1 credit, .5 hour private instruction/week)
Musical instruction designed for college
students majoring in areas outside of musical
performance. Lessons will include study of
techniques, musicianship and repertoire.
May be taken for credit for two semesters.
Lab fee: $75.
The following course numbers are Applied
Music Lessons (Secondary) Freshman:
*MVB 1211 TRUMPET
*MVB 1212 HORN
*MVB 1213 TROMBONE
*MVB 1214 BARITONE
*MVB 1215 TUBA
*MVK 1213 ORGAN
*MVP 1211 PERCUSSION
*MVS 1216 GUITAR
*MVV 1211 VOICE
*MVW 1211 FLUTE
*MVW 1212 OBOE
*MVW 1213 CLARINET
*MVW 1214 BASSOON
*MVW 1215 SAXOPHONE
Applied Music Lessons (Secondary)
Sophomore
(1 credit, .5 hour private instruction/week)
Musical instruction designed for college
students majoring in areas outside of musical
performance. Lessons will include study of
techniques, musicianship and repertoire.
May be taken for credit for two semesters.
Lab fee: $75.
The following course numbers are Applied
Music Lessons (Secondary) Sophomore:
*MVB 2221 TRUMPET
*MVB 2222 HORN
*MVB 2223 TROMBONE
*MVB 2224 BARITONE
*MVB 2225 TUBA
*MVK 2223 ORGAN
*MVP 2221 PERCUSSION
*MVS 2226 GUITAR
*MVV 2221 VOICE
*MVW 2221 FLUTE
*MVW 2222 OBOE
*MVW 2223 CLARINET
*MVW 2224 BASSOON
*MVW 2225 SAXOPHONE
Applied Music Lessons
(Principal) Freshmen
(2 credits, 1 hour private instruction/week)
Musical instruction designed for college
students majoring in areas of: Music Performance;
Music Education; or Musical Theatre.
Lessons introduce freshmen to collegiate study
of their instrument/vocal techniques; musicianship
along with appropriate literature/
repertoire. May be taken for credit for two
semesters. Lab fee: $125.
Course
Descriptions
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F = Offered in Fall Term SP = Offered in Spring Term S = Offered in Summer Term 155

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The following course numbers are Applied
Music Lessons (Principal) Freshmen:
*MVB 1311 TRUMPET
*MVB 1312 HORN
*MVB 1313 TROMBONE
*MVB 1314 BARITONE
*MVB 1315 TUBA
*MVP 1311 PERCUSSION
*MVS 1316 GUITAR
*MVV 1311 VOICE
*MVW 1311 FLUTE
*MVW 1312 OBOE
*MVW 1313 CLARINET
*MVW 1314 BASSOON
*MVW 1315 SAXOPHONE
Applied Music Lessons
(Principal) Sophomore
(2 credits, 1 hour private instruction/week)
Musical instruction designed for students
majoring in areas of: Music Performance;
Music Education; or Musical Theatre. Sophomores
continue study of their instrument/
vocal techniques; musicianship along with
appropriate literature/repertoire.
May be taken for credit for two semesters.
Lab fee: $125.
The following course numbers are Applied
Music Lessons (Principal Sophomore:
*MVB 2321 TRUMPET
*MVB 2322 HORN
*MVB 2323 TROMBONE
*MVB 2324 BARITONE
*MVB 2325 TUBA
*MVP 2321 PERCUSSION
*MVS 2326 GUITAR
*MVV 2321 VOICE
*MVW 2321 FLUTE
*MVW 2322 OBOE
*MVW 2323 CLARINET
*MVW 2324 BASSOON
*MVW 2325 SAXOPHONE
*MVV 1111 Class Voice I, II
(1 credit, 3 hours weekly)
Study of the rudiments of vocal music:
breathing, diction, and development of
tone. Technical development includes
study of interpretation, tone production,
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pronunciation, and vocal expression. May be
taken for credit two semesters.
NSP 1052 Pharmacology Review
(2 credits)
Review of principles learned previously in
NUR 1142. Includes essential concepts and
principles of pharmacology as applied in
the nursing management of patient care.
The knowledge and skills required for safe,
effective administration of therapeutic drugs
are an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite: NUR 1142 with a grade of C or
better.
NSP 1710C Nursing Process I
Review
(4 credits)
This course is a review of principles learned
previously in NUR 1213C Nursing Process
1 - Medical. Lab fee. Insurance fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 1213C with a C or better.
*Permission of Director of Nursing Programs.
NUR 1020C Nursing Foundations
(8 credits)
Study of nursing fundamentals, designed
to develop understanding, knowledge and
skills for nursing care of patients of all ages.
Includes concepts of health needs, nursing
process, asepsis, body mechanics, nutrition,
drug administration and nursing history. Lab
fee. Liability insurance fee.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program.
NUR 1142, HUN 1201 with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, DEP
2004 (may be taken as a prerequisite or
corequisite)
NUR 1023C Nursing Foundation
Review
(8 credits)
This course is a review of principles learned
previously in NUR 1020C Nursing
Foundations. Lab fee. Insurance fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 1020C with C or better.
NUR 1142 Pharmacology
(2 credits) S
Essential concepts and principles of
pharmacology as applied in the nursing
management of patient care. The knowledge
and skills required for safe, effective
administration of therapeutic drugs are an
integral part of this course.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025, and
MAT 0028 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test and BSC 2085 and
BSC 2085L with a grade of a C or better.
NUR 1204C LPN-RN Transition:
Adult Health
(8 credits) SP
The LPN-RN Transition: Adult Health course
introduces the experienced Licensed Practical
Nurse to the functional and professional
roles of the registered nurse, nursing process,
assessment of basic needs, and unmet needs
that occur in response to imbalances in
homeostasis affecting the biological systems
and human dimensions. Students review
basic interventions and learn more complex
interventions to assist patients to promote,
maintain, or restore homeostasis. The
professional roles of the nurse as provider of
care and beginning manager of care are also
emphasized. The clinical focus is on using
increasingly complex skills and interventions
within these roles to assist the adult patient in
regaining optimal health.
Prerequisites: Admission to the LPN-RN Fast-
Track program.
NUR 1213C Nursing Process I
(8 credits)
This course includes a study of nursing care
for adult clients with specific medical surgical
problems. Clinical practice involves providing
nursing care for adult clients experiencing
these disease processes whether acute or
chronic conditions.
Lab fee. Liability insurance fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 1020C, BSC 2086, BSC
2086L with a C or better. MCB 2010 and
MCB 2010L with a C or better (may be taken
concurrently).
NUR 1214L Clinical Skills
(2 credits)
Students will provide and manage nursing
care for a group of adult clients in an acute
care facility by applying the previously learned
nursing process and practicing advanced
technical skills. C or better required.
Prerequisite: NUR 1213C or NSP 1710C
with a C or better.
Corequisite: NUR 1520C.
NUR 1520C Mental Health
(3 credits) S
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living. Emphasis on therapeutic response. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 1213C or NSP 1710C or
NUR 1204C with a C or better.
NUR 2241C Nursing Process II
(9 credits)
The focus of this course is on the theoretical
application of the nursing process to selected
complex medical surgical conditions affecting
the adult client. Related pathophysiological
and psychosocial concepts, principles of nutrition
and communication, and pharmacology
and critical care aspects are included as they
apply to the selected conditions. Decisionmaking
and management theory is emphasized.
Lab fee. Liability insurance fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 1520C with a grade of C
or better.
NUR 2243C Nursing Process II
Review
(9 credits)
The focus of this course is on the theoretical
application of the nursing process to selected
complex medical surgical conditions affecting
the adult client. Related pathophysiological
and psychsocial concepts, principles of nutrition
and communication, and pharmacology
and critical care aspects are included as they
apply to selected conditions. Decision making
and management theory is emphasized. Lab
fee. Liability insurance fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 2241C with a grade of C
or better and permission of Director of Nursing
Programs.
NUR 2310C Pediatric Nursing
(5 credits) SP
Minicourse of eight weeks duration. Study
of growth of children from infancy through
adolescence with emphasis on response to
disease and other stress conditions. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 2241C or NUR 2243C
or NUR 2260C or NUR 2263C with a C or
better.
Corequisite: NUR 2420C.
NUR 2412C
LPN-RN Transition: Maternal,
Infant, Child, Adolescent
(8 credits)
This course emphasizes a broad, in-depth
application of the nursing process as an
approach to assisting women, children,
and families in meeting their advanced
reproductive needs in a variety of settings.
The roles of the nurse as a provider of care,
communicator, teacher, manager and member
of the profession provide the framework for
clinical application and evaluation. Study
includes advanced study of reproduction,
pregnancy, with an emphasis on labor and
delivery and complications of pregnancy and
childbirth. Growth of children from birth
through adolescence is covered, with emphasis
on response to disease and other stress
conditions. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 2241C or NUR 2243C
with a grade of C or better.
NUR 2420C Maternity Health
(5 credits) SP
Mini course of eight weeks duration. Study of
reproductive aspects of life as they affect the
entire family. Develop principles underlying
nursing during normal maternity cycle. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: NUR 2241C or NUR 2243C or
NUR 2260C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: NUR 2310C.
ORH 1009 Soil Water & Plant
Relations
(3 credits)
Students will learn basic botany, soil types,
and the interaction among soil, water, and
plant growth.
ORH 1300C Irrigation Field
Applications
(3 credits)
Students will be able to sharpen their skills
and take on the roles of a mock irrigation
business as a salesman, designer, job
superintendent, foreman, and laborer, and
apply skills in a working environment in and
around campus. Students will also learn to
deal with problems that occur in the field
and make necessary adjustments to remedy
them. Students will also be able to deal with
dissatisfied clients and general contractors
then learn viable solutions to remedy them.
Prerequisite: ORH 1303C with a grade of C
or better.
ORH 1301 Introduction to
Irrigation
(3 credits)
Students will learn a brief history of irrigation
and the five Florida regions of water
management, and be exposed to the basic
components of agriculture, large turf, golf,
commercial, and residential irrigation systems.
ORH 1302C Irrigation Systems
Installation I
(3 credits)
Students will learn job preparation and
installation and servicing techniques for two
and three-man crews involved in residential
and commercial irrigation systems.
ORH 1303C Irrigation Systems
Installation II
(3 credits)
Students will learn about installation
techniques for microirrigation, nursery
applications, large turf, and golf courses.
Students will be exposed to technical
renovation procedures and remedies that occur
in the field. Students will learn advanced
irrigation equipment and tools and how to
apply them in the workplace.
Prerequisite: ORH 1302C with a grade of C
or better.
ORH 1307 Irrigation Shop
Management
(3 credits)
Students will learn space utilization for work
trucks and shops, gain a working knowledge
of basic computers pertaining to irrigation,
and learn basic management information.
ORH 1308 Irrigation Business
Management
(3 credits)
Students will learn to write proposals and
billing sheets, customer relations, inventory
control, local and state laws, codes, permits
and licensing requirements, and develop good
business ethics pertaining to managing an
irrigation business.
ORH 1309 Irrigation
Troubleshooting and Repair
(3 credits)
Students will develop a working knowledge of
a volt/ohm meter, basic electronic principles
applied to irrigation and be able to diagnose
and repair various malfunctions in the
components of an irrigation system.
Course
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ORH 1310C Residential Irrigation
Design
(3 credits)
Students will learn to use technical data to
select proper components to design various
types of residential irrigation systems.
ORH 1314C Computer Software
for Irrigation Systems
(3 credits)
Students will be familiar with different
manufacturers’ computer programs that
pertain to the large turf and golf industries.
Students will develop a plot plan of a
residential property and design an irrigation
system. Students will write up a computer
generated material list and invoice for sales
presentations of irrigation system.
Prerequisite: ORH 1310C with a grade of C
or better.
ORH 1517 Landscape Plants
(3 credits)
Identification and study of plant materials
used in landscape operations in the
southeastern United States, including ground
covers, vines, shrubs, and trees.
ORH 1838C Landscape
Engineering
(2 credits)
Modules in drafting, surveying, and drainage.
ORH 1936 Irrigation Seminar
(3 credits)
Students will attend several instructional
seminars given by professionals in the
irrigation field, take field trips to an irrigation
company, irrigation wholesale business,
agricultural farm, greenhouse, golf course,
commercial, and residential site.
ORH 1943L Irrigation Technology
Internship
(6 credits)
Field training for Irrigation Management.
Prerequisite: ORH 1300C with a grade of C
or better.
ORH 2011L Horticulture Lab
(1 credit)
This course will provide practical, hands-on
experience in various operations such as
pest identification and control, scouting
techniques, irrigation repair, spreader and
sprayer calibration, and other procedures
essential to the operation of golf courses.
Prerequisites: GCO 2601 and GCO 2441
or IPM 2112 with a D or better. (Students
are not allowed to take these courses as
corequisites.)
ORH 2835 Landscape Estimating
and Contracting
(3 credits)
Techniques and systems used in contract/
bid preparation in the landscape industry
including writing contracts and specifications,
labor, equipment, and materials cost analysis,
and accounting processes.
Prerequisite: GCO 2601, LDE 2000C, ORH
2842C with a grade of C or better.
ORH 2842C Landscape
Installation and Maintenance
(3 credits)
The study of the principles and procedures
involved in properly installing and
maintaining plant materials in the landscape.
Prerequisite: ORH 1517, BOT 1000 with a
D or better.
ORH 2935 Irrigation Auditing
(3 credits)
This course covers the basics of performing an
audit on golf course and landscape irrigation
systems. Students will learn how to inspect
and tune-up hydrozones and controllers, perform
a system test, estimate evapotranspiration,
determine available soil water, determine
maximum allowable depletion, precipitation
rates, and hydrozone schedules. Students will
be offered the opportunity to become Irrigation
Auditors, and to take a national Certified
Irrigation Auditor test offered by the Irrigation
Association (IA).
ORH 2941L Landscape
Technology Internship
(5 credits) (12 week supervised internship)
Supervised training in basic landscape
operations at selected landscape sites. Certain
division restrictions and requirements apply.
Prerequisite: ORH 2842C with a grade of C
or better.
*ORI 2000 Fundamentals of
Oral Interpretation
(3 credits) GE, GR
Examination of contemporary theories and
fundamental principles of oral interpretation,
with emphasis on valuation and application
through oral performances of selected prose,
drama, and poetry.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*ORI 2142 Oral Interpretation of
Dramatic Literature and Prose
(3 credits)
Introduces students, both individually and
in groups, to an imaginative and skillful oral
rendering and analysis of dramatic literature
and prose.
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a grade of C or
better.
OST 1101 Keyboarding I
(3 credits) F
Introduction to computer keyboard with
emphasis on touch typing of alphabetic and
numeric keys. Basic business documents,
including business letters, memos, and
reports will be keyed using Microsoft Word
functions for creating, editing, and formatting
documents. Lab fee.
OST 1102 Keyboarding II
(3 credits) SP
Continuation of OST 1101. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: OST 1101 with a D or better.
OST 1135 Medical Keyboarding I
(3 credits) F
Introduction to the touch system in computer
keyboarding/document processing and the
application of the basic skills to business
letters, reports, and tabulated problems.
Emphasis on medical reports, forms, and
manuscripts using Microsoft Word functions
for creating, editing, and formatting
documents. Lab fee.
OST 1384 Introduction to
Customer Service
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the basics of
customer service technology. Emphasis is on
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enhancing customer relations skills, building
a rapport with customers, and improving
communication and negotiating skills.
Students will learn how to respond to customer
requirements and to efficiently handle difficult
situations.
OST 1581 Professional
Development in the Work
Environment
(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide techniques
for the development of “people” skills essential
for job success. Topics include developing a
positive self-image, a professional self-image,
ethics, time management, human relations
and communication skills, organizational
dynamics, interpersonal development skills,
employability skills, conflict management
skills, and professional development.
OST 1601 Machine Transcription
(3 credits)
This course provides the student with
the necessary skills required for machine
transcription. In addition, the student
will learn to become proficient in writing,
listening, and proofreading for grammar and
spelling errors. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 or
score out on appropriate placement test and
OST 1101 with a C or better.
OST 1621 Legal Transcription
(3 credits)
Understanding legal terminology is an
essential requirement for employees in
a legal office. Upon completion of this
course, the student will be able to correctly
spell, pronounce, and define the legal terms
presented. The student will transcribe the
legal terms on a computer directly from
prerecorded dictation.
Prerequisite: CGS 1570, ENC 1210, OST
1101, OST 2713, OST 1581.
Corequisite: OST 1102.
OST 1931 Special Topics/
Seminars
(1 credit)
Courses centering around topics of current
interest or of special interest to students or
instructors. Topics or focus may vary from
semester to semester. Hours may vary.
OST 2335 Applied Business
Communications
(3 credits) F, SP
A course with emphasis on effective writing in
business communications. Stress on clarity,
conciseness, and directness in handling a variety
of written business communications.
OST 2355 Records Management
(3 credits)
Principles, procedures, and systems of filing,
covering the creation, storage, protection,
control, and disposition of records.
OST 2401 Office Procedures
(3 credits)
Study and application of office procedures
and practices relating to office careers in
traditional, word processing, and electronic
offices. Includes information processing
technology and procedures, and administrative
support functions.
Prerequisite: OST 1101 with a D or better.
OST 2402 Medical Office
Procedures
(3 credits) F
In-depth study of office and administrative
procedures and the principles of office
automation. Simulations of medical office
environment using electronic equipment, is
presented in this course. Emphasis is placed
on the practical aspects of the tasks performed
by administrative support personnel. Lab fee.
OST 2431 Legal Office
Procedures
(3 credits)
This class will present an overview of the
structure and functions of the law office while
providing the student with an opportunity to
learn about different responsibilities of various
law office employees. Different specialty
areas of law are explored in depth from the
perspective of one who is preparing the
paperwork and documents for these practice
areas. The material presented is beneficial
for any law office employee, including legal
assistants, paralegals, or other types of law
office professionals.
OST 2611 Medical Transcription I
(4 credits) SP
This course teaches students to become
productive medical transcribers by using
authentic physician dictations in “on-the-job”
situations designed to develop high levels of
knowledge and skill.
Prerequisite: OST 2713.
Corequisite: HSC 2531.
OST 2612 Medical
Transcription II
(4 credits) S
As a continuation of Medical Transcription 1,
OST 2611, this course is designed to further
develop, improve, and refine the transcription
skills learned in the previous course.
Prerequisite: OST 2611.
OST 2713 Word Processing I
(3 credits)
Introduction to word processing in the
electronic office to include word processing
concepts as they relate to other office
systems. Instruction is conducted on
the microcomputer using modern word
processing programs. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Typing skills required.
OST 2936C Technical Career
Exploration
(2 credits) S
This course introduces the student to an
identified career field. Students will have
the opportunity to explore various aspects
of the identified area such as specific jobs
available in the career field, skills required
and certifications. Students participate
in experiences designed to enhance their
learning and expose them to the actual work
environment and preparation of certification
examinations.
Prerequisite: OST 2611
*PEM 1101 Physical Conditioning
(1 credit, 2 hours weekly)
Basic physical conditioning course for men
and women involving selective use of various
types of conditioning: weight training,
flexibility, exercises, calisthenics, and jogging.
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*PEM 1131 Beginning Weight
Lifting
(1 credit, 2 hours weekly)
Selected exercises with barbells, dumbbells,
and exercise machines. May be repeated for a
maximum of two credit hours.
*PEM 1132 Advanced Weight Lifting
(1 credit, 2 hours weekly)
Advanced techniques in the use of barbells,
dumbbells, and exercise machines. May be
repeated for a maximum of two credit hours.
*PEM 1171 Aerobic Dance 1
(1 credit, 2 hours weekly)
This class covers conditioning through body
stretches, floor exercises, and dance routines.
You will learn terms of body alignment and
dance technique.
*PGY 2401C Introduction to
Photography
(3 credits)
Study of film development and basic
darkroom printing techniques. 35 millimeter
camera required. Lab fee.
*PGY 2404C Photography II
(3 credits)
Study of the camera and related equipment
such as lenses, filters, and various light sources.
35 millimeter camera required. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: PGY 2401C or permission of
instructor.
*PGY 2801C Digital Photography I
(3 credits)
This course will focus on the technical and
photographic aspects of digital photography.
Operation of digital cameras, obtaining proper
exposure, and photographic composition will
be presented. Adobe Photoshop fundamental
concepts and features are introduced and
applied to scanned images and digital
photography. This course is designed to
provide students with experience in image
editing, photo retouching, and color painting.
Students will produce artwork for print. PGY
2801C is a 3-credit lecture/lab course.
Prerequisite: GRA 1103C and GRA 1117C
with a grade of C or better or instructor’s
permission.
*PHI 1100 Introduction to Logic
(3 credits) GE, GR
Introduction to the use of reason in everyday
life. Study of language (meaning, definition,
ambiguity) and argument (deduction and
induction). Provides practical skills for
further college work and for life beyond the
classroom.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*PHI 2600 Ethics
(3 credits) GE, GR
Analysis of values and moral concepts.
Examination of the nature and criteria of
good, evil, right, justice, etc. Reading from
ancient, medieval, and modern philosophers.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*PHI 2910 Individual
Philosophy Activity
(3 credits)
Involves statement and resolution of a major
philosophical problem, with emphasis on
relevance to a personal philosophy.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025
with a grade of C or higher or score out on
appropriate placement test.
PHT 1004 Introduction to
Physical Therapy
(3 credits) (60 contact hours of lecture)
Provides as a prerequisite and a dual
enrollment course, an overview of the physical
therapy profession and a basic understanding
of the theory and clinical skills necessary to
function in the field of physical therapy in a
variety of rehabilitation settings. This course
is designed to effectively engage the student in
an active interest in the profession of physical
therapy. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PHT 1007C Topics in Physical
Therapy I
(1 credit) (20 contact hours of lecture/lab)
Provides an overview of the profession of
physical therapy and a basic understanding
of the theory and clinical skills necessary
to function in the field of physical therapy
in a variety of rehabilitation settings. The
course introduces topics to familiarize the
student with physical therapy history and
evolution, cultural diversity and competence,
and domestic violence. An understanding of
ethical and legal issues affecting the physical
therapy profession is taught, with special
regard for patient’s rights to confidentiality
and dignity. This course is designed to
engage the student in an active interest in the
profession of physical therapy. Introductory
elements of physical therapy profession
explored in this course are developed and
expanded in the Phase II of the PTA program’s
curricula. Pass with a C or better.
PHT 1051C Academic Review for
PTAs
(4 credits) (60 contact hours of lecture)
This is an independent study and an
individualized style course. It provides an
academic review of all elements of a physical
therapist assistant program. It is mandatory
for students who cannot pass the PTA
Comprehensive Examination at the end of
the PTA program. It is recommended for
students who need to pass the licensure exam
on the first attempt. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 2820L with a grade of C
or better.
PHT 1175C Functional Anatomy
and Kinesiology
(4 credits) (90 contact hours of lecture & lab)
S
In-depth study of the structure and function
of the musculoskeletal system emphasizing
functional aspects of human motion,
goniometry, manual muscle testing, range of
motion, and other related assessments. Lab
fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission into Phase 2 of PTA
Program and PHT 1004 with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: PHT 1200, PHT 1200L, PHT
1224C.
PHT 1200 Basic Patient Care
(3 credits) (45 contact hours of lecture)
S
Introduction and orientation to the field of
physical therapy including role, organizational
structure, ethics, legal issues, patient care, and
introductory procedures and pathologies. Pass
with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission into PTA Program
and PHT 1004 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 1200L, PHT 1175C, and
PHT 1224C.
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PHT 1200L Basic Patient Care
Lab
(2 credits) (60 contact hours of lab)
S
Allows for practice of activities and procedures
basic to the care of patients in healthcare
facilities. Included are basic manual skills,
common pathologies, and patient’s safety and
comfort. Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission into Phase 2 of PTA
Program and PHT 1004 with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: PHT 1200, PHT 1175C, PHT
1224C.
PHT 1217 Physical Therapy
Principles and Procedures
(2 credits) (30 contact hours of lecture)
F
Introduces principles of PT treatment
procedures and modalities used in patient
care. Introduces specialized terminology
and selected pathological conditions and
treatments. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1200, PHT 1200L, PHT
1224C, PHT 1175C with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: PHT 1217L, PHT 2252C, PHT
1801L, PHT 1930.
PHT 1217L Physical Therapy
Principles and Procedures Lab
(2 credits) (60 contact hours of lab)
F
Allows student to apply developed skills
and principles of anatomy, kinesiology,
basic therapeutic exercise, and application
of modalities relative to patient care. Covers
medical/surgical conditions. Lab fee. Pass with
a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1200, PHT 1200L with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 1217, PHT 2252C,
PHT 1801L.
PHT 1224C Therapeutic
Techniques and Disabilities
(3 credits) (60 contact hours of lecture &
lab)
S
This course is an introduction to the basics
of therapeutic exercises including passive,
active, active-assistive, passive stretching, and
resistive exercises and activities. Exploration
of the variety of modes of exercises applying
concurrent information of kinesiology
principles and also considering patient/client
safety. Offers a foundational knowledge
about the types, uses, and methods of various
exercise programs in relation to major
disabilities. Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission into Phase 2 of PTA
program and PHT 1004 with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: PHT 1175C, PHT 1200, PHT
1200L.
PHT 1801L Physical Therapy
Clinical Practice I
(3 credits) (160 contact hours of clinical practice)
F
Allows the student to correlate didactic
background with the basic patient care in
both the College laboratory and healthcare
facility under on site supervision of a physical
therapist or physical therapist assistant. Pass
with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1224C, PHT 1175C, PHT
1200, PHT 1200L, PHT 1217, PHT 1217L
with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 2252C.
PHT 1930 Special Topics: Pre-
Clinical Practice Integration
(1 credit)
This course is designed to address clinical
internship issues that historically contribute to
the overall success of the full-time rotations.
This course is designed to prepare the
student in transitioning from the classroom
to community-based clinical environment. A
comprehensive review of the use of the PTA
MACS and forms will be presented. Practice
assignments in completing the forms and
sections of the PTA MACS will be returned
and discussed.
Prerequisite: PHT 1200, PHT 1200L and
PHT 1175C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 1217
PHT 2162C Neurological
Disabilities and Treatment
(4 credits) (75 contact hours of lecture & lab)
SP
Provides advanced study of the nervous
system and selected neurological disabilities
encountered in PT. Etiology, clinical
manifestations, and treatment procedures are
discussed. Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1224C, PHT 1217, PHT
1217L, PHT 1801L, PHT 2252C with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 2931, PHT 2810L, PHT
2220, PHT 2220L.
PHT 2220 Foundations of
Exercise in Physical Therapy
(3 credits) (45 contact hours of lecture)
SP
Provides an overview of the biomechanical
and neurophysiological basis for application
of therapeutic exercises. The functional basis
of therapeutic exercise is correlated with
specific orthopedic, medical, and neurological
conditions. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1175C, PHT 1217, PHT
1217L, PHT 1224C, PHT 2252C, PHT
1801L with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 2220L, PHT 2162C,
PHT 2931, PHT 2810L.
PHT 2220L Foundations of Exercise
in Physical Therapy Lab
(2 credits) (60 contact hours of lab)
SP
Laboratory component to PHT 2220.
Provides for practice of neuro-rehabilitation,
PNF, NDT, motor learning, isokinetics, and
developmental reflexes. Selected orthopedic
and neurological treatments are studied.
Facilitation and inhibition techniques are
practiced. Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1175C, PHT 1200, PHT
1200L, PHT 1217, PHT 1217L, PHT
2252C, PHT 1801L, PHT 1004, PHT
1224C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 2220, PHT 2162C,
PHT 2810L, PHT 2931.
PHT 2252C Orthopedic
Disabilities and Treatment
(4 credits) (75 contact hours of lecture & lab)
F
Provides a basic knowledge of general
orthopedics and selected disabilities and
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conditions encountered in physical therapy
practice. Etiology, clinical signs, and treatment
procedures are discussed. Lab fee. Pass with a
C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1175C, PHT 1224C, PHT
1200, PHT 1200L with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 1217L, PHT 1217,
PHT 1801L.
PHT 2810L Physical Therapy
Clinical Practice II
(3 credits) (160 contact hours of clinical practice)
SP
Provides the student with specific experiences
of more complex therapeutic procedures
utilizing patient care plans in the healthcare
facilities under supervision of a therapist or
physical therapist assistant. Pass with a C or
better.
Prerequisite: PHT 1217, PHT 1217L, PHT
1801L, PHT 2252C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PHT 2162C, PHT 2220, PHT
2220L, PHT 2931.
PHT 2820L Physical Therapy
Clinical Practice III
(6 credits) (280 contact hours of clinical
practice)
S
Allows the student to correlate entire didactic
background with more advanced activities
in the clinical setting. Student is allowed to
perform a wide variety of modalities and
procedures on a wide variety of patient
conditions under the supervision of a physical
therapist or physical therapist assistant. Pass
with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 2162C, PHT 2220, PHT
2220L, PHT 2931 with a grade of C or better.
PHT 2931 Trends in Physical
Therapy
(3 credits) (45 contact hours of lecture)
SP
Seminar style class which studies historical
development and future directions of the
physical therapy profession. Concepts
of multidisciplinary team, professional
organization, legal and ethical implications,
and patient diversity are reviewed and
expounded. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PHT 2252C, PHT 1217, PHT
1217L, PHT 1801L with a grade of C or
better.
Corequisite: PHT 2162C, PHT 2220,
PHT 2220L, PHT 2810L.
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*PHY 1020 Essentials of Physics
(3 credits) GE
A study of concepts underlying many
principles of physics. Topics include
mechanics of moving objects, force systems,
lever systems, properties of fluids, heat, sound,
light, electricity, and magnetism.
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or
better.
*PHY 2048C General Physics
with Calculus I
(5 credits, 4 hours lecture ‐ demonstration,
3 hour lab) GE
Mechanics of solids, liquids, gases, heat, and
mechanical waves. Laboratory correlated with
lectures. Recommended for transfer students
in engineering and physical sciences with a
cal culus background. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: MAC 2311 with a “C” or better.
Corequisite: MAC 2312.
*PHY 2049C General Physics
with Calculus II
(5 credits, 4 hours lecture, 3 hour lab) GE
Electricity and magnetism, light, optics,
atomic physics, nuclear physics, solid state
theory, and other assorted topics. Laboratory
correlated with lectures. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: PHY 2048C with a grade of C
or better.
*PHY 2053C General Physics I
(4 credits, 6 hours lecture, demonstration,
lab) GE
First course in fundamental principles of
physics, with applications in life sciences,
forestry, agriculture, etc. Includes mechan ics
of solids, liquids, gases, and heat. Laboratory
work integrated with lecture. Recommended
for preprofessional transfer students who do
not intend to major in physical sciences. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or a higher
mathematics course with a grade of C or
better.
*PHY 2054C General Physics II
(4 credit, 6 hours lecture ‐ demonstration, lab)
GE
Continuation of PHY 2053C, includes
mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism,
and optics. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: PHY 2053C with C or better.
PLS 1021C Applied Agricultural
Chemistry
(3 credits)
Fundamentals of chemistry as applied to plant
growth, fertilizers, pesticides, and soils.
PMT 0108C Fundamentals of
Welding
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
Course prepares student to demonstrate
safe use of shop hand tools and equipment
used during basic shielded metal arc welding
and basic oxyfuel gas cutting processes.
Student will also learn appropriate shop
communication and employment skills for
welding technology industry. Students will
identify and explain proper use of shielded
arc welding (SMAW) equipment and oxyfuel
gas cutting equipment and basic procedures/
techniques in hands-on lab/shop environment.
This includes plasma cutting and an
introduction to TIG, MIG and Flux Core
Welding. They will apply basic cutting and
welding procedures by performing fillet welds,
shape cutting and level cutting operations on
plain carbon steels. Lab fee.
PMT 0109C Fundamentals of
Welding II
(120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits)
This course provides instruction in workplace
communication skills, infection control
procedures, related science and mathematics
principles essential for employment in the
welding technology industry. This course
prepares the student to integrate mathematical
and scientific principles along with welding
symbols that are commonly required for
performing job duties common in welding
technology occupations. Students will
demonstrate these principles using welding
tools and equipment in numerous hands-on
shop activities while understanding and
demonstrating appropriate employability skills.
Prerequisite: PMT 0108C
PMT 0123C Welding I
(250 clock hours, 8.3 occupational credits)
F, S
The purpose of this course is to enable
the student to gain the skills needed to
demonstrate intermediate ability in Gas
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux
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is commonly referred to as Metal Inert
Gas (MIG). Participants of this class must
demonstrate competency with drawing and
symbol interpretation as well as other welding
applications. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: Take the TABE.
PMT 0131C Welding III
(225 clock hours, 7.5 occupational credits)
F, S
The purpose of this course is to enable
the student to gain the skills needed to
demonstrate intermediate ability in Gas
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux
Core Arc Welding (FCAW). This process
is commonly referred to as Metal Inert
Gas (MIG). Participants of this class must
demonstrate competency with drawing and
symbol interpretation as well as other welding
applications. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: PMT 0123C.
PMT 0146C Welding II
(250 clock hours, 8.3 occupational credits)
F, S
The purpose of this course is to enable the
student to gain the skills needed to demonstrate
intermediate ability in Shield Metal
Arc Welding. Participants of this class must
demonstrate competency with drawing and
symbol interpretation as well as other welding
applications. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: PMT 0123C.
PMT 0165C Welding IV
(175 clock hours, 5.83 occupational credits)
F, S
The purpose of this course is to enable
the student to gain the skills needed to
demonstrate intermediate ability in Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding is commonly referred to as
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). Participants in
this class will first become familiar with the
skills needed for brazing and soldering. Lab
fee.
Prerequisite: PMT 0123C.
PMT 0168C Welding V
(270 clock hours, 9 occupational credits)
F, S
The purpose of this course is to assist the
student in honing their skills and knowledge
to a more professional level. They will
use the skills they have already gained
through participation in the other classes
to fabricate projects and will be introduced
to pipe welding and several other welding
applications. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: PMT 0123C, PMT 0146C.
PMT 0930C Special Topics
Welding
(30 clock hours, 1 occupational credit)
This course will cover topics of current or
special interest in welding. The course may
be repeated up to a maximum of three times.
Topics that may be covered are: GTAW-
Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Welding,
SMAW-Stainless Steel Groover Welds,
CAD-CAM Plasma Arc Operations for the
Welding Industry, and Review for Welding
Certification Exam.
*POS 1041 American
Government
(3 credits)
Examination of the Constitution, parties,
electoral process, and branches of the
government of the United States, with emphasis
on relationship of the individual to the national
government.
*POS 2112 State and Local
Government
(3 credits)
Focus on how state and local governments
operate in the American system of government.
Prerequisite: REA 0017, ENC 0025 with a C
or better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
PRN 0001C Basic Nursing
(296 contact hours,
9.87 occupational credits)
SP
This is an introductory course to patient
care. Focuses on the basic skills and serves as
foundation of the whole program. Lab fee.
Liability insurance fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission to program.
Corequisite: HCP 0001C, PRN 0020, PRN
0030, PRN 0070, PRN 0080.
PRN 0007C Basic Nursing
Review
(296 clock hours, 9.87 occupational credits)
This course is a review of principles learned
previously in PRN 0001C Basic Nursing. Lab
fee. Insurance fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0001C with a grade of C
or better.
PRN 0011 Transition into
Practice
(26 contact hours, .86 occupational credit)
Course content addresses current trends in
nursing and job seeking skills. Emphasis is
placed on role change from student to
healthcare team member. Pass with a C or
better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0381C, PRN 0500C with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0100C, PRN 0382C.
PRN 0020 Human Development
Across the Life Span
(20 contact hours, .67 occupational credit)
SP
This course presents normal human
development from birth to death. Emphasis
is on developmental stages. Pass with a C or
better.
Prerequisite: Admission to program,
HCP 0001C with a grade of C or better or
taken as a corequisite.
Corequisite: PRN 0001C, PRN 0030, PRN
0070, PRN 0080.
PRN 0030 Pharmacology
(28 contact hours, .93 occupational credit)
SP
This course is designed to acquaint the
student with safety in the administration
of drugs. Drug actions and reactions are
emphasized. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission to program,
HCP 0001C with a grade of C or better or
taken as a corequisite.
Corequisite: PRN 0001C, PRN 0020, PRN
0080, PRN 0070.
PRN 0070 Basic Nutrition
(23 contact hours, .77 occupational credit)
This course presents the basic principles of
nutrition and diet therapy for all age groups.
Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: Admission to program,
HCP 0001C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0001C, PRN 0020, PRN
0030, PRN 0080.
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Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
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PRN 0080 Body Structure and
Function
(60 contact hours, 2 occupational credits)
SP
This course provides basic knowledge of
normal human body structures and functions.
Emphasis on major systems. Lab fee. Pass with
a C or better.
PRN 0100C Maternal/Infant
(66 contact hours, 2.2 occupational credits)
F
This course acquaints the student with the
needs of mother and baby. Emphasis is on
conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery,
postpartum, and newborn. Lab fee. Pass with
a C or better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0381C, PRN 0500C with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0011, PRN 0382C.
PRN 0381C Med/Surge Life
Span I
(285 contact hours, 9.5 occupational credits)
S
This course provides basic knowledge of the
disease process and how it affects the child,
adult, and elderly patient. Lab Fee. Pass with
a C or better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0020, PRN 0030, PRN
0070, PRN 0080, PRN 0001C with a grade
of C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0500C.
PRN 0382C Med/Surge Life
Span II
(396 contact hours, 13.20 occupational
credits)
F
Continuation of medical surgical nursing
across the life span with emphasis on
oncology, renal disorders, cardiac,
neurological, and sensory problems. Lab fee.
Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0381C, PRN 0500C with a
grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0100C, PRN 0011.
PRN 0500C Geriatrics
(60 contact hours, 2 occupational credits) S
This course focuses on the special needs of
the older adult. Emphasis on differentiating
between normal aging and disease process.
Lab fee. Pass with a C or better.
Prerequisite: PRN 0001C, PRN 0020, PRN
0030, PRN 0070, PRN 0080 with a grade of
C or better.
Corequisite: PRN 0381C.
*PSC 1341 Physical Science
(3 credits) GE
Elementary study of physics and chemistry,
including kinematics, dynamics, work and
energy, wave motion, heat, atomic and nuclear
physics, radioactivity, fusion and fission,
periodic table, compound formation and
stoichiometry.
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*PSY 2012 General Psychology I
(3 credits) GE, GR
Study of adaptation of the individual to
his environment to provide a basis for
understanding human behavior.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 or
score out on appropriate placement test.
REA 0007 Principles of Reading I
(3 credits)
This course focuses on development of
student proficiency in reading skills and
critical thinking. Graduation to Principles
of Reading II is contingent upon passing
this class with a C or better. This course
includes mandatory one hour per week in the
Collegewide Learning Lab.
Prerequisite: PERT score of 50-83 or other
appropriate college entrance test score.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
REA 0017 Principles of Reading II
(3 credits)
This course focuses on the specific reading
skills that are essential for college level courses
and that form the foundation of the Florida
State Exit Test. In order to pass this course,
students must pass the exit test and receive a
grade of C or better; a student who fails the
exit exam will not receive a passing grade for
the course.
Prerequisite: REA 0007 with a C or better,
PERT score of 84-103, or other appropriate
college entrance test score.
Corequisite: SLS 1101
*REA 1105 College Reading I
(3 credits)
Provides intensive practice in reading
comprehension and analysis to give the
student an understanding of how writers
organize, develop, and support their ideas.
Concentrates on the development of critical
reading skills to enable the student to read
with greater comprehension and retention.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*REL 2210 Religious Thought in
the Old Testament
(3 credits) GE, GR
Study of the basic themes and ideas of the Old
Testament world of thought as illustrated in
the literature of the Old Testament. Includes
one major tradition which will be singled out
for detailed study and analysis.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*REL 2246 Religious Thought in
the New Testament
(3 credits) GE, GR
Includes all major traditions of thought in the
New Testament, and one major tradition will
be singled out for detailed study and analysis.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
SBM 2000 Small Business
Management
(3 credits) F, SP
Provides students with the foundation to
create, manage, and profit from a business
of their own and to determine if it is a
viable career choice. Students prepare a
comprehensive business plan as final project.
*SLS 1101 Student Success
(3 credits)
This course is designed to develop and
strengthen skills essential to success in college
and whose applications can be used in postcollege
plans. Topics include school policy
and procedures and college services and
resources. Personal development skills in the
area of career exploration and planning, sound
financial practices and effective interpersonal
relationships will be taught. Basic academic
skills in note taking, test taking strategies, and
study skills will be stressed. Student Success
is a required corequisite of a student’s first
preparatory class.
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*SPC 1017 Oral Communications
(3 credits) GE, GR
A survey of human communication,
employing a combination of perceptual
learning and performance skills to concentrate
on interpersonal, small group, public, and
mass communication contexts necessary for
effective oral communication.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*SPC 1061 Introduction to
Academic and Professional
Speaking
(3 credits) GE, GR
Prepares individuals to function effectively in
an academic/professional work environment
where the ability to communicate orally is a
mandatory skill for success. Provides students
with the skills to present material for various
speaking situations. Manuscript speaking,
proposal presentations, and speaking in media
environments will be addressed.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*SPC 2511 Fundamentals of
Debate
(3 credits)
Theory of argumentation combined
with regular debate practice. Skills in
argumentation, case preparation, briefing,
researching, and refutation are developed.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*SPC 2601 Public Speaking II
(3 credits)
Theory and practice in presenting public
speeches; determination of communication
purpose, situational adaptation, patterning
of ideas, selection of supporting materials,
language usage, and message orientation to
designated listeners.
Prerequisite: SPC 2511 with a C or better.
*SPC 2608 Public Speaking
(3 credits) GE, GR
Focus in the development of effective
public speaking with concentration on the
fundamentals of structure and organization,
and demonstrated mastery through
performance.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or better or score out on appropriate
placement test.
*SPN 1120 Elementary Spanish I
(4 credits - 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)
Emphasizes acquisition of an active command
of the language and requires constant
participation for development of fundamental
skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing Spanish. Includes mandatory two
hours per week in Learning Lab. Lab fee.
*SPN 1121 Elementary Spanish II
(4 credits – 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)
Builds upon previously acquired skills and
provides direct participation in development
of proficiency in understanding, speaking,
reading, and writing Spanish. Includes
mandatory two hours per week in Learning
Lab. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: SPN 1120.
*STA 2023 Elementary Statistics
(3 credits) GE, GR
Introductory descriptive and inferential
statistics involving vocabulary; probability;
z, t, and f tests for one or two populations;
chi-square test; correlation and regression
for bivariate data; and one way analysis of
variance.
Prerequisite: MAC 1105, REA 0017 with a C
or better or appropriate placement test scores.
SUR 2533 Introduction to GPS
(3 credits)
Introduction to Geographical Position System
(GPS) with emphasis on its application to
agriculture. Basic hardware and software
applications will be used to download satellite
data into a handheld receiver; transfer
data from the handheld into the personal
computer; draw maps and produce reports.
*SWS 1102 Soils and Fertilizers
(3 credits)
Study of soil and fertilizer types and properties
as each affects the growth and maintenance of
turfgrasses and ornamental plants.
Prerequisite: PLS 1021C or consent of
instructor.
*SYG 1000 Introduction to
Sociology
(3 credits) MC
Study of fundamental foundations of group
life, social origins and processes, and basic
principles involved in human attitudes,
feelings, institutions, and situations.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*SYG 1310 Human Relations
(3 credits)
Study of human nature with emphasis on
dealing with personal problems in a specific
area of technology.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*SYG 1320 Deviant Behavior
(3 credits)
Examination of the nature, types, and social
reactions to deviant behavior. Special emphasis
on the process of stigmatization and the
emergence of community awareness of this
problem. Develops an understanding of human
service support role with respect to the deviant
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*SYG 2010 Social Problems
(3 credits)
Study of major problems confronting
individuals, families, and communities in
contemporary America, with emphasis on
social forces tending to disorganize basic
growth.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*SYG 2300 Introduction to Social
Psychology
(3 credits)
Designed to develop an understanding of
self and others, emotionally and behaviorally.
Emphasis is on development of personal
communication and emotional growth.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
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Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*SYG 2430 Marriage and the
Family
(3 credits)
Examination of man-woman relationships
and forms of marriage and families, with an
analysis of the effect of social change on the
structure and function of the contemporary
family, sex differentiation, sex education, and
social factors affecting marital adjustment.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
TAX 2000 Introduction to
Federal Income Tax
(3 credit hours)
A review of the concepts and methods of
determining income and deductions of
individuals for Federal tax purposes. Various
filing requirements and forms are reviewed for
individual taxpayers.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 with a grade of C or
better or score out on appropriate placement
test.
*THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation
(3 credits) GE, GR
An examination of the history of theatre
and study of the various aspects and artists
involved in the production of drama and
dramatic literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017 and
ENC 0025 with a C or better or score out on
appropriate placement test.
*THE 2925 Theatre Production
(1 credit)
Students may earn credit for participating
in major college promotions as actors or
technicians. Course may be taken up to four
times for credit.
*TPP 1110 Basic Principles of
Acting
(3 credits)
Performance based approach with emphasis
on the fundamentals.
*TPP 1111 Acting II
(3 credits)
A continuation of basic acting, stressing
advanced character development and script
analysis, and techniques in relaxation,
concentration, and voice and movement
dynamics.
Prerequisite: TPP 1110.
TRA 0081 Commercial Vehicle
Driving I
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
monthly
This course introduces the student to the
trucking industry. The students will receive
an overview of the State of Florida Class A
Commercial Drivers License rules, orientation
in tractor-trailer operations, air brakes,
and combination vehicles. Students will
be prepared for mastery of the Commercial
Drivers License written examinations to
obtain their Florida Class-A CMV Drivers
Permit. Students must undergo and pass a
DOT Physical Examination, a background
Motor Vehicle Report and 5-panel drug
screen within one week prior to starting class.
TRA 0082C Commercial Vehicle
Driving II
(80 clock hours, 2.67 occupational credit)
This course is a continuation of TRA 0081.
Instruction will include vehicle design,
inspection and preventative maintenance,
trip planning, speed and space management,
ports of entry, DOT inspections, and
adverse driving conditions. Students will be
introduced to vehicle operation through the
use of simulation and actual vehicle driving.
Students must possess a valid Florida Class-A
CMV Learners Permit and current DOT
Physical Exam before entering this course.
Prerequisite: TRA 0081
TRA 0083C Commercial Vehicle
Driving III
(100 clock hours, 3.33 occupational credits)
This course focuses on fundamental driving
skills. Students will learn basic vehicle
control skills such as Straight Line Backing,
Offset Backing, Parallel Parking and Alley
dock exercises. Instruction will focus on
driving standards necessary to pass the CDL
basic skills test. Students will be introduced
to proper shifting techniques. Students will
perform pre-trip vehicle inspections in accordance
with FDOT & FMCSA requirements.
Students must possess a valid Florida CMV
Class A Learners Permit and current DOT
Physical Exam before entering this course.
Some classes will meet at night.
Prerequisite: TRA 0082C
TRA 0085 School Bus Driver
(40 clock hours, 1.33 occupational credits)
The purpose of this program is to prepare
students for employment as school bus
drivers. The content includes, but is not
limited to, communication skills, leadership
skills, human relations and employability
skills, safe and efficient work practices,
operation of buses, loading, unloading, and
transporting students, reporting delays or
accidents on the road, and keeping records.
This program focuses on broad, transferable
skills and stresses understanding and
demonstration of the following elements of
the School Bus Driver Training industry;
planning, management, finance, technical
and product skills, underlying principles of
technology, labor issues, community issues
and health, safety, and environmental issues.
TRA 0089C Commercial Vehicle
Driving IV
(100 clock hours, 3.33 occupational credits)
This two-week long course focuses on
advanced driving skills. Students will learn
advanced vehicle control skills by means
of Urban, Rural and Expressway driving
on public roads. Instruction will focus on
increased proficiency on all driving standards
necessary to pass the CDL driving skills
test. Students will be introduced to proper
shifting techniques. Students will perform
pre-trip vehicle inspections in accordance
with FDOT requirements. Students must
possess a valid Florida Class-A CMV Learners
Permit and current DOT Physical Exam
before entering this course. Some classes will
meet at night.
Prerequisite: TRA 0083C
TRA 2010 Transportation and
Distribution
(3 credits) F, SP
This course explores the role and importance
of transportation in the distribution of
goods. The focus of the course will be on the
infrastructure of the freight transportation
system, modes of transportation,
transportation regulations and public policy.
Students will be introduced to the carrier
cost structures, operating characteristics
and policy regulations regarding each of the
transportation modes.
Prerequisite: TRA 2154
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TRA 2131 Purchasing and
Inventory Management
(3 credits) S
This course provides a comprehensive
introduction to the purchasing and supply
chain management field. Cases cover
purchasing and supply chain issues in a
variety of settings, from process industries
to high tech manufacturing and services as
well as public institutions. Emphasis is on the
purchasing process as it relates to such topics
as inventory control procedures, price/cost
analysis, laws and ethics, vendor selection and
the development of vendor relationships.
Prerequisite: TRA 2154
TRA 2154 Introduction to
Supply Chain Management
(3 credits) F, SP
This course provides a general knowledge
of Supply Chain Management and the
associated functions necessary for delivery of
goods and services to customers. The course
will focus on what employees and managers
must do to ensure an effective supply chain
exists in their organization. Students will be
introduced to the following topics: overview
of SCM functions such as order processing,
transportation, warehousing, purchasing and
inventory, E-Commerce, information flow
and customer service.
TRA 2230 Warehouse
Management
(3 credits) F, SP
An introduction to the practical concepts
of warehousing including the types of
equipment, storage processes and systems, the
technologies used to identify and track units
in a warehouse, and the regulations designed
to ensure safety in warehouse operations.
Prerequisite: TRA 2154
WFCX 0004 Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Infants
and Toddlers
(10 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Infants and Toddlers.
This course focuses on appropriate activities
and environment for infants and toddlers in
the child care setting. Lab fee.
WFCX 0005 Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Young
Children
(10 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Young Children.
This course focuses on appropriate activities
and environment for children ages three to
five in the child care setting. Lab fee.
WFCX 0006 Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Special
Needs
(10 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Developmentally
Appropriate Practice for Special Needs. This
course focuses on appropriate activities and
environment for children with special needs
in the child care setting. This course also
explains the ADA. Lab fee.
WFCX 0019 FTCE Review:
Professional Education
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
Professional Education.
WFCX 0020 FTCE Review:
Elementary Education
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
Elementary Education.
WFCX 0021 FTCE Review:
General Knowledge Test
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
General Knowledge.
WFCX 0022 Child Care Facility
Rules and Regulations
(6 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Child Care Facility
Rules and Regulations for early childhood
education in the state of Florida. Lab fee.
WFCX 0024 Child Growth and
Development
(6 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Child Growth and
Development. Milestones of development
from infancy to school-age are examined.
Lab fee.
WFCX 0025 Behavior,
Observation and Screening
(6 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Behavior, Observation
and Screening for early childhood education.
Lab fee.
WFCX 0026 Empowering ESOL
Teachers
This class is designed to assist teachers in
developing attitudes, skills, and knowledge
which will enable them to identify students
who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and
to provide and justify effective instruction
of LEP students. It will provide an
understanding of the variety of backgrounds
and cultures that may be found in a typical
classroom as well as language functions,
school curricula, and articulation with LEP
students. It teaches how social class, religion,
language, gender differences, culture and
ethnicity, physical differences, and prejudices
have an effect on how a student learns and
effective teaching strategies to benefit all
students. This course covers standards 2,
3, 4, and 23 of the Florida Performance
Standards for Teachers of English for Speakers
of Other Languages and provides 60 hours of
the 300 required for ESOL endorsement.
WFCX 0027 Health, Safety and
Nutrition
(8 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Health, Safety and
Nutrition for early childhood education.
Health and safety laws and requirements
for child care settings in Florida, as well as
appropriate nutrition, common childhood
illnesses and accident prevention are
explored. Lab fee.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
F = Offered in Fall Term SP = Offered in Spring Term S = Offered in Summer Term 167

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WFCX 0028 Child Abuse and
Neglect
(4 Hours)
This course prepares students to pass the
Department of Children and Families
competency exam for Child Abuse and
Neglect for early childhood education and
features definitions and examples of child
abuse and neglect and mandatory reporter
laws. Lab fee.
WFCX 0032 FTCE Review:
Exceptional Student Education
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
Exceptional Student Education.
WFCX 0033 FTCE Review:
Middle Grades Integrated
Curriculum
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (5-9).
WFCX 0034 FTCE Review: 6-12
Mathematics
(9 hours)
This course is designed as an intensive review
for students who are preparing to take the
Florida Teacher Certification Examination for
6-12 Mathematics.
WFCX 0036: Foundations and
Application of Differentiated
Instruction
(45 hours)
This course is designed to develop an
understanding of differentiate instruction
and utilize appropriate strategies and
materials that use research-based instructional
methodology, identification, prevention,
and remediation of students with reading
difficulties including those from diverse
backgrounds. Foundations and Applications
of Differentiated Instructors meets the state
requirement for competencies four and five of
the Florida Reading Endoresements.
168
WFHX 0003 CPR: BLS/HCP
(8 Hours) F, SP, S
Provides AHA certification in CPR/BLS and
includes special resuscitation techniques,
pediatric BLS, medical/legal issues,
authomatic external defibrillator (AED) and
FBOA techniques. This course is offered
through the division of community education.
WFHX 0005 Advanced
Cardiacvascular Life Support
F, SP
Medical interventions used to treat victims of
respiratory and/or cardiac emergencies and
stroke, including invasive techniques such
as intubation and administration of drugs.
Sixteen-hour course required for American
Heart Association certification. Designed for
health care providers
WFHX 0007 Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PEPP/PALS)
F, SP, S
Sixteen-hour course required for American
Heart Association in Advanced Pediatric Life
Support. Advanced medical assessment and
interventions used to treat pediatric victims of
respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies
and stroke, including invasive techniques
such as intubation and drug administration.
Designed for healthcare providers.
WFHX 0011 Emergency Vehicle
Operator Course
F, SP
A course designed to meet the specifications
of 64E-2.012 Florida Administrative
code that requires all ambulance drivers
employed by a licensed EMS provider to have
completed an ambulance driver program.
The class combines lecture as well as practical
application and driving laboratory.
WFHX 0012 Basic Extrication
F, SP
Fundamentals of gaining access to and
disentangling victims from a vehicle,
emphasizing protection of the victim and
rescuer. Includes use of available rescue
tools, “packaging” patients to protect against
possible spinal injuries, and makes use of
mock scenes and “junk” cars. Lab fee.
WFHX 0013 Advanced
Extrication
F, SP
Builds on knowledge gained in EMSX 1340
including assessment of skills with basic rescue
tools, demonstration of more advanced rescue
tools, mock multiple trauma scenes, and
utilization of most appropriate tools and safest
disentangling techniques. Lab fee.
WFHX 0014 12 Lead ECG
Course
This course teaches the advanced level
healthcare provider the basics of application
and interpretation of 12 Lead ECGs for use
in the pre-hospital environment. This course
will include classroom discussion and practice
with the ECGs.
WFHX 0015 Advanced Airway
F, SP
This course teaches the advanced airways
used in the pre-hospital field. This course
will include some discussion of the topics and
hands-on practice using the advanced airway
devices as discussed in the skills lab.
WFHX 0016 Hazardous
Materials - Level I
F, SP
Florida Level 1 Hazardous Materials Program,
is an eight contact hour introductory course
designed to acquaint EMS personnel to the
dangers of hazardous materials at rescue scenes.
WFHX 0018 Issues in Domestic
Violence
F, SP
This four hour class is designed to satisfy the
basic educational requirement for healthcare
providers in Florida. Topics include: personal
safety, understanding the characteristics of
abusive relationships, assessment of victims,
appropriate interventions, effects on children,
and legal responsibilities.
WFHX 0021 IV Therapy for the
LPN
This course is designed to meet the
requirements of the Florida Board of Nursing
rule regarding the expanded role of the LPN
in IV therapy. The course will be presented
as a 30-hour postgraduate course including
24 hours of theory, simulated practice, and
six hours of clinical practical experience to
include two successful IV cannulations.

Course
Descriptions
WFHX 0029 Pre-hospital
Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
F, SP
This 16 hour course was developed by the
American College of Surgeons, Committee
on Trauma as an introduction to current
techniques for the rapid identification, assessment
and treatment of multi-system trauma
in the critically injured patient. This course is
designed for the advanced level provider and
includes instruction and supervised practice
of invasive procedures.
WFWX 0003 Water Treatment
Plant Operation Levels B & C,
Module 1
This module covers such topics as defining the
characteristics of raw water, pretreatment of raw
water, primary treatment of water for drinking
water, and chemical disinfection of water. Successful
completion of WFWX 0003, WFWX
0004, and WFWX 0005 fulfills course requirements
to sit for the operator certification exam
for Water Treatment Level B or Level C.
WFWX 0004 Water Treatment
Plant Operation Levels B & C,
Module 2
Topics include EPA regulations for the treatment
of water, safety measures utilized in the
treatment of water, wastes associated with
the treatment of water, iron and manganese
removal, lime softening processes, fluoridation,
and water regulations. Successful
completion of WFWX 0003, WFWX 0004,
and WFWX 0005 fulfills course requirements
to sit for the operator certification exam for
Water Treatment Level B or Level C.
WFWX 0005 Water Treatment
Plant Operation Levels B & C,
Module 3
Course topics include EPA regulations for the
treatment of water, safety measures utilized in
the treatment of water, management of THMs,
maintenance of equipment, advanced laboratory
procedures and drinking water rules. Successful
completion of WFWX0003, WFWX0004, and
WFWX0005 fulfills course requirements to sit
for the operator certification exam for Water
Treatment Level B or Level C.
WFWX 0006 Intro to
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operation Level C, Module 1
Upon completion of this module, the student
will understand the characteristics of wastewater,
its delivery to the wastewater plant,
primary treatment, biological treatment, and
disinfection of wastewater. Successful completion
of WFWX 0006, WFWX 0007 and
WFWX 0008 fulfills course requirements to
sit for the Wastewater operator certification
exam Level C.
WFWX 0007 Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operation
Level C, Module 2
Course topics include activated sludge
treatment of wastewater, type of wastewater
treatment plants, nutrient removal process
control and laboratory procedures. Successful
completion of WFWX 0006, WFWX 0007
and WFWX 0008 fulfills course requirements
to sit for the Wastewater operator certification
exam Level C.
WFWX 0008 Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operation
Level C, Module 3
Upon completion of this module, the student
should have an understanding of safety,
maintenance of equipment, odor control
and disposal of wastes, effluent discharge,
advanced laboratory procedures and wastewater
discharge rules. Successful completion
of WFWX 0006, WFWX 0007 and WFWX
0008 fulfills course requirements to sit for
the Wastewater operator certification exam
Level C.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operation Level B (scheduled
as needed)
This 15-week course focuses on activated
sludge treatments, modified activated sludge
processes, nutrient removal processes, residual
solids disposal, and effluent discharge. The
student will need Wastewater Treatment
Operations, Vols. I and II and Advanced
Wastewater Treatment. Successful completion
fulfills course requirements to sit for
the Wastewater Operator certification exam,
Level B. Note: You must hold a Level C
license in order to sit for the Level B exam.
WFWX 0010 Water Distribution
Operations Level 3
The Water Distribution Operations Level
3 course of study is designed to prepare the
student to take and be successful at passing
the state of Florida’s Department of Environmental
Protection licensure test as mandated
by the United States Department of Environmental
Protection. The course includes
an overview of the job requirements and
competencies required in order to place water
distribution lines and to render those drinking
water lines safe for the dissemination of drinking
water to the public. It includes developing
the necessary math skills and the understanding
of the scientific principles necessary to
carry out specific engineering mandates in
placing and maintaining a drinking water
distribution system.
*WOH 2012 World History I
(3 credits) GE
WOH 2012 is a survey of the development
of civilizations from ancient times to the early
modern era, up to and including the 16th
century. The course examines the political,
social, religious and economic aspects of civilization
as they evolved throughout the world
from Neolithic civilizations to historical ones.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or higher or score out on appropriate college
entrance test.
*WOH 2022 World History II
(3 credits) GE
WOH 2022 is a survey of the development of
civilizations from the 16th century to present
day, exploring the major political, economic,
cultural and intellectural movements that
have shaped the modern world. This course
provides a broad overview of world history
from the age of new world colonization,
through the Age of Reason to the Modern
Age of international interrelationships. Course
will also explore the rise of terrorism in the
modern world, its origins and implications.
Prerequisite: REA 0017 and ENC 0025 with
a C or higher or score out on appropriate college
entrance test.
*ZOO 2010C General Zoology
(4 credits) GE, GR
(alternates years with Botany)
Survey of the invertebrate and vertebrate animals
using live and preserved materials. Study
of animal life, its development, anatomy,
physiology, ecology, and natural relationships.
Appropriate laboratory experiment and field
trips included. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of REA 0017, ENC
0025, MAT 0028 with a C or better or score
out on appropriate placement test.
Course
Descriptions
Course Designation Key * = Transferable A.A. elective ♦ = Core Occupational GE = General Education GR = Gordon Rule MC = Multicultural
F = Offered in Fall Term SP = Offered in Spring Term S = Offered in Summer Term 169

PRESIDENT
Charles W. Hall
President;
B.S., Sterling College;
M.A., Ohio University;
Ed.D., Arizona State University
Administrative Personnel & Faculty
VICE PRESIDENTS
Charles Carroll
Vice President for Instruction & Student Services;
B.M.E., M.Ed., University of Florida
Marilyn C. Hamm, CPA
Vice President for Business Services;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.B.A, University of North Florida
DEANS
Brian G. Dopson
Dean, Arts and Sciences;
B.A., University of North Florida;
M.A., University of Florida
Ed.D., University of North Florida
Tracy D. Hickman
Dean, Occupational Programs;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Florida A&M University;
M.A., University of Central Florida
Linda P. Croley
Dean, Student Services;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., M.A., University of West Florida;
Ph.D., University of South Florida
“Your Hometown
College”
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Michael Davis
Executive Director, Informational Technology/CIO;
B.S., University of Florida
J. Michael Lee
Executive Director, FGC Foundation;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., University of Florida
Michael P. McKee
Executive Director of Media & Community Information;
B.S., University of Florida
James Morris
Executive Director, Library and Community Services;
B.A., Indiana University;
M.A., University of Florida;
M.S., Florida State University
PROFESSIONAL
Patty Anderson
Director, Research, Institutional Effectiveness &
Distance Learning;
B.S., West Virginia University;
M.S., Nova University
Tim Atkinson
Director, Banner Center for Water Resources;
B.A., Valdosta State University
M.S.S.W., University of Louisville
Terry Auger
Coordinator, Testing;
A.S., Endicott Junior College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
ACADEMIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Pamela S. Carswell
Executive Director, Teacher Preparation Academy;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., University of North Florida;
M.A., University of Central Florida
Swanzetta Battles
Coordinator, Grant Management;
A.A., Tallahassee Community College;
B.S., Florida A & M
Sharon M. Best
Director, Human Resources;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Christine Boatright
Coordinator, Library Research;
A.A., North Florida Community College;
B.A., M.A., Florida State University
Onalee (Toni) J. Briley
Academic Advisor, Student Development;
B.S., Troy State University;
M.S., Troy State University;
Ph.D ., Capella University
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Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
PROFESSIONAL (cont.)
William Brown
Director, Purchasing;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., Valdosta State University
Rob Chapman
Coordinator, Graphics Production
A.A., Lake City Community College
B.A., Jacksonville University
Karyn L. Congressi
Assistant to the President
Sandra J. Johnston
Director, Enrollment Management;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University;
M.S., University of West Alabama
Mattie E. Jones
Director, Nursing Programs;
A.S., Lake City Community College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Florida
Christopher Kabali
Academic Advisor, Student Development;
B.A., M.P.A., University of North Florida
Robert L. Cox
Coordinator, Information Services;
B.S., University of Florida
Robert Deckon
Director, Engineering & Process Technology;
B.A., University of Akron
Amanda (Amy) A. Dekle-Hunt
Coordinator, Student Activities;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., University of Florida
Robin Steel Fall
Director, Banner Center for Global Logistics;
B.S., University of Florida
Lili High
Vocational Program Developer
B.S., Indiana State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
M. Ed., Indiana State University
Audrey F. Hulen
Manager, Bookstore
Gayle P. Hunter
Registrar;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Janice Irwin
Coordinator, Disability Services;
B.S., M.A., Bowling Green State University
John Jewett, IV
Director, Law Enforcement Programs;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Mark A. Kirby
Coordinator, Community Cultural Services;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., University of Florida
Donald Martin
Business Analyst;
A.A. St. Johns River Community College;
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
Margaret McLaughlin
Director, Advising Services;
B.A. University of Colorado;
M.Ed., Lewis & Clark College;
Ed.D., University of Georgia
John Piersol
Director, Golf and Lanscape Operations;
B.S., University of Delaware;
M.S., Colorado State University
Troy Roberts
Coordinator, Public Information;
B.A., Valdosta State University
Carrie Rodesiler
Director, Title III Developmental Education;
A.A., Lansing Community College;
B.A., M.A., Michigan State University
Carl D. Romano
Coordinator, Industrial Technology;
B.A., Western State College of Colorado
Melinda Rowland
Coordinator, Law Enforcement Training;
A.S., B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Kacey N. Schrader
Associate Registrar;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
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College”
PROFESSIONAL (cont.)
George V. Scott
Director of Facilities;
B.S., University of Washington;
M.B.A., University of North Florida
Laurel Sandberg Semmes
Director, Grants;
B.A. University of Florida;
M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D. University of Florida
Scott Sloan
Academic Advisor;
A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College
B.S., J.D., Ph. D, University of Florida
William V. (Van) Smithey
Director, Business Services;
B.S., Jacksonville University
Debberin Tunsil
Director, Financial Aid;
B.A., M.B.A., Jacksonville University
Rebecca A. VanHoek
Coordinator, Planning & Accreditation;
A.S., Indian River Community College;
B.S., Saint Leo University
Anita Westberry
Associate Director, Financial Aid;
A.A. Lake City Community College;
B.S., B.A., University of Florida
Linda E. Williams
Academic Advisor, Student Development;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., University of Florida;
M.S., Florida State University
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Maureen Akey-Meyerson
Associate Professor, Science;
A.A.S., State University of New York;
B.S., Cornell University;
M.S., University of Florida
Troy Appling
Associate Professor, English;
B.S., Atlanta Christian College;
M.S., University of Memphis
William Batlle
Associate Professor, Mathematics;
B.A., M.A., University of Florida
Brenda L. Berryhill
Professor/Coordinator, Nursing;
A.A., Santa Fe Community College
B.S.N., Florida State University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
Cheryl M. Boice
Professor, Microbiology;
A.A., Central Florida Community College;
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Dana Brady
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Florida State University;
M.A., University of Florida
Janis E. Brothers
Professor, Art;
A.A., North Florida Community College;
B.S., M.F.A., Florida State University
Sylvia M. Calcano
Professor, Mathematics;
B.S., University of Puerto Rico;
M.S., Florida State University
F. Elaine Cannon
Associate Professor, Mathematics;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Sheri Carder
Professor, Business Education;
B.A., Hendrix College;
M.A., Memphis State University;
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Paula Cifuentes
Professor, Mathematics;
B.S., George Mason University;
M.S., Virginia Tech University
Elizabeth Cobb
Associate Professor, English;
B.S., Eastern Oregon State College
M.A., University of North Florida
Melody E. Corso
Professor, Nursing;
A.A., Santa Fe Community College;
B.S.N., University of Florida
Patricia Davis
Professor, Nursing;
R.N., B.S.N., Louisiana State University Medical School;
M.N., University of Florida
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Personnel & Faculty
FULL-TIME FACULTY (cont.)
Cindy Geick
Associate Professor/Coordinator, PTA;
B.S. Arkansas State University;
M.A. Northern Arizona University;
M.P.T., Florida A & M;
D.P.T., Rocky Mountain University
Mustapha Kane
Professor, Earth Science;
B.S., National Institute of Hydrocarbons and Chemistry,
Algeria;
M.S. & Doctorate, University of Nancy, France;
Ph.D, University of Georgia
James W. Givvines
Professor, Physics;
B.S., M.S, Western Carolina University
Vicki Glenn
Professor, Cosmetology;
A.A., Lake City Community College
Larry Gunter
Professor, Speech;
B.A., University of Arkansas;
M.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana
Juan F. Guzman
Professor, Anatomy & Physiology;
M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas Specialization,
Universidad de los Andes
John. B. Hawes
Professor, Chemistry;
B.S., Keene State College;
M.A., University of Arizona
Mary A. Hill
Professor, Nursing;
B.S.N., University of Central Florida, Orlando;
M.S.N., University of South Alabama;
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Diana Hingson
Associate Professor, Psychology;
A.A., Saint Johns River Community College;
B.A., Edward Waters College;
M.S., Troy State University
Lori S. Holdren
Professor, Mathematics;
B.S., Stockton State College;
M.A., University of Arizona;
Ph.D., University of South Florida
David Hurner
Professor, English/Literature;
B.A., M.Ed., University of Florida
Lance Kaminski
Associate Professor, Mathematics;
B.S. University of Missouri;
M.S. Kansas State University
Andrew L. Kouns
Associate Professor, Irrigation at Lancaster C.I.;
B.S., Bob Jones University;
B.S., Florida State University
Joanne LaFramboise-Otto
Professor, Nursing;
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Western Ontario-Canada
Doris E. Lombo
Associate Professor, Anatomy & Physiology;
M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas
Nancy Carol McLean
Professor/Coordinator, Cosmetology;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University
Sean McMahon
Professor, History;
B.A., University of Georgia;
M.A., Clemson University;
Ph.D., Florida State University
Williema Mohan
Professor, Practical Nursing;
B.S.N., Barry University
Jonathan P. Morriss
Professor, Turf Equipment Technology;
B.S., LeTourneau University
Tim Moses
Professor, Humanities;
B.A., Florida State University;
M.A., University of Illinois
Patricia Orender
Professor, Nursing;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.S., Florida State University
Gabriel Pardo
Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology;
M.D., Escuela de Medicina, Juan N. Corpas
Matthew R. Peace
Professor, Mathematics;
B.S., Clemson University;
M.S., University of Florida, University of North Florida
Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
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College”
FULL-TIME FACULTY (cont.)
Saralee S. Perry
Professor, Physical Therapy;
B.S., Indiana University;
M.S., Old Dominion University
Harriet Poole
Associate Professor, Liberal Arts;
A.B., Valdosta State University;
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Henrietta Pope
Professor, Nursing;
R.N., B.S.N., University of North Florida;
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Ian Rodriguez
Professor, Golf Course Operations and Landscape Technology;
B.S., M.S., University of Florida;
Ph.D., Clemson University
Francine Rossi
Professor, Art;
B.A., M.Ed., University of Florida;
M.A.T., Jacksonville University
John A. Rowe
Professor, Wastewater Treatment/Biological Science;
B.S., University of Tennessee;
D.D.S., University of Tennessee
Keith W. Rupert
Professor, Computer Science;
B.A., B.S., Albany State College;
M.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana
Yvonne Sapia
Professor, English;
B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., University of Florida;
Ph.D., Florida State University
Frederick K. Smith
Professor, Humanities;
B.A., Florida Southern College;
M.M., Ph.D., University of Florida
Kimberly R. Stearns
Professor/Coordinator, Early Childhood;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University;
M.S., Nova Northeastern University
Apryll M. Tillotson
Associate Professor/Coordinator, Teacher Preparation Academy;
A.A., Lake City Community College;
B.A., Saint Leo University;
M.S., Florida A & M University
Judy Webb
Associate Professor, Nursing;
R.N., B.S.N., Medical College of Virginia
John Wildmon
Professor, Golf Course Operations and Landscape Technology;
B.S., M.S., University of Florida
Owen Wingate
Professor, Choral Music Director;
B.A., Newberry College;
M.C.M., Southern Seminary
Bruce Witt
Professor, Golf Course Operations and Landscape Technology;
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Cathy Wogamon
Associate Professor, Nursing;
A.A.S., Wytheville Community College;
B.S.N., Florida State University;
B.A., Bluefield College;
M.S.N., Florida State University
Mark E. Yarick
Professor, Turf Equipment Management;
A.S., LeTourneau University
Robert Yorke
Professor, Social Sciences;
B.S., M.S., Valdosta State University
Note: A complete list of full-time and part-time faculty is available
through the College’s Web site at www.fgc.edu.
Megan Smith
Associate Professor, Nursing;
A.A., North Florida Community College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Florida
Samantha Smythe
Associate Professor/Coordinator, Patient Care Assistant;
A.A., A.S.D.N., Lake City Community College
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A
Index
Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
Academic Advising....................... 14, 52
Academic Amnesty......................... 44
Academic Appeals........................... 39
Academic Assistance........................ 36
Academic Changes.......................... 45
Academic Competitiveness Grant... 16
Academic Dates............................... 2
Academic Dismissal........................ 43
Academic Freedom.......................... 8
Academic Load............................... 37
Academic &
Instructional Services..............35
Academic Policies............................ 37
Academic Load....................... 37
Attendance.............................. 38
Classification.......................... 37
Declaring a Major................... 37
Final Grades............................ 38
Gordon Rule........................... 37
Grading Policies...................... 38
Honors................................... 29
Transcripts.............................. 37
Academic Programs.......................... 8
Academic & Instructional Services.. 36
Academic Standard of Progress........ 43
Warning.................................. 43
Probation................................ 43
Suspension.............................. 43
Academy Programs..................69
Academy of Allied Health....... 69
Academy of Teacher Prep........ 69
Acceleration Method
for Students.................................... 53
Access to Faculty............................. 36
Accounting Technology.................. 99
Accreditation................................... 8
Administrative Personnel..........170
Admissions, Testing, Advising &
Registration.............................47
Admission Procedures..................... 48
Admission Services.......................... 14
Advanced Placement.................... 39, 53
Applied Technology
Diplomas................................119
Business
Customer Service
Technology............................ 120
Medical Coder/Biller............. 120
Medical Records
Transcribing........................... 121
Golf/Landscape Operations
Pest Control Operations........ 121
Turf Equipment Technology.. 122
Public Service Training Center
Emergency Medical
Technician - Basic.................. 123
Applied Welding Technology......... 114
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Degree ......................................... 56
Articulation Agreement........... 61
Courses of Study..................... 59
General Education
Requirements.......................... 56
General Information............... 57
General Learning Outcomes... 56
General Requirements............. 60
Associate in Science (A.S.) &
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Degrees....................................66
General Education
Requirements.......................... 66
General Learning Outcomes... 66
General Information............... 67
Graduation Requirements....... 68
Programs Offered.................... 69
Student Guarantee Program.... 68
Academy of Allied Health Programs
Biotechnology......................... 70
LPN to RN Bridge Tracks.... 73, 76
Physical Therapist Assistant.... 70
Registered Nursing.................. 71
Respiratory Care..................... 78
Veterinary Technology............ 78
Academy of Teacher Preparation
Programs
Early Childhood Education.... 79
Banner Center for Logistics &
Distribution
Supply Chain Management.... 80
Business
Business Administration.......... 81
Office Administration............. 82
Computer
Computer Information
Technology............................. 83
Computer Programming
and Analysis............................ 83
Graphic Design Technology.... 84
Criminal Justice Technology
General................................... 85
Law Enforcement Track.......... 87
Corrections Track.................... 86
Golf/Landscape Operations
Golf Course Operations.......... 92
Landscape Technology............ 93
Turf Equipment
Management........................... 94
Process Technology Engineering
Engineering Technology
Quality ....................... .......... 87
Public Service Training Center
Emergency Medical
Services.................................. 90
Audiovisual Center......................... 36
Auditing Courses............................ 53
B
Bad Check Policy............................ 33
Basic Law Enforcement.................. 113
BayCare Life Management.............. 14
Biotechnology................................. 70
Board of Trustees............................. 6
Board of Trustees Scholarship......... 18
Bookstore........................................ 34
Business Administration.................. 81
Business Management..................... 99
Business Services.....................31
Bad Check Policy.................... 33
Fees & Charges....................... 31
Fines & Penalities................... 33
Refund Policy......................... 32
Repayment Policy................... 32
C
Campus Crime & Security.............. 10
Career Pathways.............................. 42
Catalog of Entry............................. 29
Career Exploration.......................... 14
Child Care Professional................... 94
College Credit
Certificates..............................97
Academy of Teacher Preparation
Programs
Child Care Center
Management.......................... 97
Child Care Professional......... 97
Educator Preparation
Institute..................................98
Infant & Toddlers
Specialization......................... 97
Banner Center for Logistics &
Distribution
Logistics & Transportation
Specialist................................. 98
Business
Accounting Technology.......... 99
Business Management............. 99
Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
175

Office Management................ 99
Computer
CISCO CCNA...................... 100
Computer Office Specialist
with Programming................. 100
Computer Support Specialist
with Programming................. 101
Graphic Design Production....101
Web Development
Specialist................................102
Golf/Landscape Operations
Horticulture........................... 105
Process Technology Engineering
Engineering Technology Support
Specialist............................... 102
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.... 103
Six Sigma Black Belt............. 104
Public Service Training Center
Paramedic............................. 104
Change of Name, Address, Major... 38
CISCO CCNA.............................. 100
Classification of Students................ 37
CLEP........................................... 39, 54
College Bookstore........................... 34
College Credit Policies.................... 39
Advanced Placement............... 39
CLEP................................... 39, 54
Cooperative Education........... 39
Distance Learning................... 40
Nontraditional Credit............. 39
Transfer Credit........................ 41
College History................................ 7
College Level Examination
Program (CLEP).......................... 39, 54
College Refund Policy..................... 32
Collegewide Learning Lab............... 36
Commercial Heating and
Air Conditioning Technology........ 114
Commercial Vehicle Driving.......... 111
Computer Information
Technology..................................... 83
Computer Office Specialist
with Programming......................... 101
Computer Programming
& Analysis...................................... 83
Computer Support Specialist
with Programming......................... 101
Continuing Education Programs..... 10
Cooperative Education................... 39
Correctional Basic Recruit............. 112
Corrections Track............................ 86
Correctional to Law Enforcement.. 113
Correspondence Credit................... 41
Cosmetology.................................. 115
Cost of Attending FGC.................. 15
Course Descriptions....................... 127
Course Equivalency Rule............... 124
Course Numbering System............ 124
Credit Policies................................. 39
Crime Statistics............................... 10
Crossover Correctional to
Law Enforcement........................... 113
Customer Service Technology........ 120
D
Declaring a Major........................... 37
Disability Services........................... 15
Disibility Services Statement........... 14
Dismissal, Academic....................... 43
Distance Learning........................... 40
District Board of Trustees................. 6
District Board of Trustees
Scholarships.................................... 18
Diversity Statement.......................... 9
Drug Free Workplace...................... 10
Dual Enrollment/Early College....... 49
E
Early Admissions............................ 49
Early Childhood Education......... 63, 79
Educational Funding Programs....... 42
Educational Talent Search............... 10
Educator Preparation Institute..... 64, 98
Emergency Medical Services .......... 90
Emergency Medical
Technician -Basic .......................... 123
Engineering Technology
Quality........................................... 89
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity..... 9
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
Statement........................................ 14
Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
Diploma Graduates......................... 15
Excess Hours Advisory Statement... 44
Experiential Learning...................... 39
Extension Credit............................. 41
F
Facial Specialty..........................116
Faculty......................................172
Family and Student Educational
FERPA Rights................................. 24
Federal Assistance........................... 16
Federal Work Study........................ 17
Fees and Charges............................ 31
FGC Student Guarantee................. 68
Final Grades.................................... 38
Final Examinations......................... 38
Financial Aid, General.................... 15
Application Process................. 15
“Your Hometown
College”
Off-Campus Assistance........... 21
Federal Assistance................... 17
Foundation Scholarships......... 19
Institutional Scholarships........ 18
Procedures.............................. 21
Standards of Progress.............. 16
State Assistance....................... 18
Verification Policy................... 16
Fines and Penalties.......................... 33
First Generation Matching Grant.... 17
First Time in College...................... 48
Florida Academic Scholars.............. 18
Florida Bright Futures
Scholarship Program....................... 18
Florida Medallion Scholars............. 18
Florida Gold Seal
Occupational Scholars.................... 18
Florida Statutes............................... 50
Florida Student Assistant Grant...... 18
Foundation..................................... 10
Foundation Scholarships................. 19
G
General College Admissions............ 48
General Education
Requirements............................... 56, 66
General Learning Outcomes........ 56, 66
General Rights of Students............. 22
Georgia Four-County Differential... 50
Golf Course Operations.................. 92
Gordon Rule................................... 37
Grade Forgiveness........................... 43
Grade Points................................... 38
Grading Policies.............................. 38
Final Examinations................. 38
Honors................................... 29
Grading System.............................. 38
Graduation Ceremony.................... 30
Graduation and Transfer.................. 9
Graduation Requirements............... 29
Graphic Design Production........... 101
Graphic Design Technology............ 84
H
High School Dual Enrollment........ 49
History of the College...................... 7
Honors........................................... 29
Horticulture................................... 105
Hybrid Courses............................... 41
I
Identification Cards........................ 24
Incomplete Grade........................... 38
Independent Study......................... 40
176

Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
International Admission.................. 50
International Baccalaureate.......... 39, 54
Intramural Activities....................... 24
Institutional Scholarship................. 18
Instructional Services...................... 35
J
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge
Grant Fund..................................... 18
L
Landscape Technology.................... 93
Law Enforcement Track.................. 87
Law Enforcement, Basic................. 113
Learning Lab................................... 36
Library............................................ 42
LPN to RN Bridge Tracks............ 73, 76
Logistics & Transportation
Specialist......................................... 98
M
Medical Coder/Biller..................... 120
Medical Records Transcribing........ 121
Military Credit................................ 54
Mission & Goals of the College....... 7
Multicultural Academic Success...... 14
N
N Grade.......................................... 38
Nail Specialty................................. 116
Nondegree Admissions.................... 49
Nontraditional Credit.....................39
Nursing Programs...........................71
O
Occupational Credit
Certificate Programs...............108
Academy of Allied Health Programs
Patient Care Assistant............ 109
Patient Care Technician......... 110
Phlebotomy........................... 109
Practical Nursing................... 110
Banner Center for Logistics
& Distribution
Commercial Vehicle
Driving.................................. 111
Criminal Justice Training Center
Basic Law Enforcement.......... 113
Correctional Basic Recruit..... 112
Crossover Correctional to
Law Enforcement................... 113
Industrial
Applied Welding
Technology............................ 114
Commercial Heating & Air
Conditioning Technology...... 114
Cosmetology.......................... 115
Facial Specialty....................... 116
Nail Specialty......................... 116
RV Service Technician
Training................................. 116
Water/Wastewater Operator... 116
Water Treatment Plant
Operator............................... 117
Off-Campus Centers........................ 8
Off-Campus Assistance................... 21
Office Administration..................... 82
Office Management........................ 99
Ombuds Person.............................. 23
Online Courses............................... 40
Orientation..................................... 23
P
Paramedic...................................... 104
Parking........................................... 33
Patient Care Assistant.................... 109
Patient Care Technician................. 110
Peer Tutors...................................... 36
Pell Grant....................................... 16
Performing Arts Center................... 10
Perkins............................................ 42
Personal Enrichment....................... 49
Pest Control Operations................ 121
Phlebotomy................................... 109
Philosophy, College.......................... 7
Physical Therapist Assistant............ 70
Plus Loan, Federal........................... 17
Practical Nursing........................... 110
Preparatory Classes...................... 44, 53
President’s Message.......................... 5
Probation, Academic....................... 43
Procedures for Appeals.................... 23
Programs with Separate Admission
Requirements.................................. 51
Progress, Academic Standards of..... 43
R
Readmission................................ 43, 48
Refund/Repayment Policy.............. 32
Registered Nursing.......................... 73
Registration.................................... 53
Registration and Records................ 23
Online Service for Students......... 23
Residency Classification.................. 50
Respiratory Care............................. 78
Robert C. Byrd
Honors Scholarship........................ 18
Rosewood Family
Scholarship Fund............................ 18
Rules and Regulations...................... 9
RV Service Technician Training...... 116
S
Saint Leo University......................... 9
Scholarships
Florida........................................ 18
Foundation................................. 19
Institutional................................ 18
Semester Average............................. 38
Social Security Number.................. 26
Separate Admissions Requirements. 50
Stafford Loan, Subsidized................ 17
Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized........... 17
State Employee Tuition Waiver....... 42
Statewide Numbering System........ 124
Student Activities............................ 23
Student Conduct............................ 26
Student Classification..................... 37
Student Advising Center.............. 14, 52
Student Government Association.... 24
Student Guarantee Program............ 68
Student Records.............................. 24
Student Representation in
College Governance........................ 24
Student Services.........................13
Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant......................... 16
Supply Chain Management............ 80
Suspension, Academic..................... 43
T
Telecourse....................................... 41
Testing, Advising &
Registration...............................52
Testing............................................ 52
Administrative
Personnel & Faculty
177

Transcripts...................................... 37
Transfer Admission......................... 49
Transfer Credit................................ 41
Transient Students....................... 49, 54
Transportation and Parking............. 33
Turf Equipment Management......... 94
Turf Equipment Technology.......... 122
“Your Hometown
College”
U
University Admission Appeals......... 62
V
Veteran’s Services............................. 27
Veterinary Technology.................... 78
Video Conference Course............... 41
Visual Arts Gallery.......................... 10
W
WAGES.......................................... 42
Warning, Academic......................... 43
Water Treatment Plant Operator.... 117
Water/Wastewater Operator .......... 116
Web Development Specialist.......... 102
Welding Technology, Applied......... 114
Withdrawal from a Course.............. 45
Withdrawal from College................ 45
Work Study, Federal........................ 17
Workforce Investment Act.............. 42
178

DISTINGUISHED
FRIENDS
OF THE FOUNDATION
Wilson
and
Sophia
Rivers
Foundation and
College Service
Mr. Wilson S. Rivers served the College for 28
years as Trustee, from 1961-1989. While a
member of the Board of Trustees, he served
as Trustee chairman, and was the second
Foundation chairman in 1973.
Mr. and Mrs. Rivers established the Wilson and
Sophia Rivers Nursing Scholarship endowment
to perpetually benefit Union County
nursing students at FGC. Additionally, the
couple recently gifted real estate appraised at
$1,000,000 to the Foundation. The FGC Board of Trustees unanimously approved, at the June 2011 meeting, to name the
new library and media center “The Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center” in recognition and appreciation of this
generous donation. The gift was the largest in College and Foundation history and the first time a gift has been made to
name an entire building. Mr. Rivers’ comment regarding the library and media center naming was “From Lake City Forest
Ranger School to Florida Gateway College and it only took 64 years. It is our privilege and pleasure to give back a part of
what we have been so blessed to receive.”
Personal Information
Mr. Rivers graduated from the University of Florida in 1944 with a business degree. He has served his community as a
member of the Union County Lions Club, Union County Rotary Club, Union County Riding Club and Lake Butler Fire
Department. He and Mrs. Rivers are members of First Christian Church in Lake Butler and Mr. Rivers has been a member
there for 82 years, serving in the roles of deacon, elder, board member and board chairman. He is a member of the Florida
Forestry Association and served on the board for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Rivers met while he was serving in WWII as a 1 st Lt. in the Army Infantry Division as a hospital
administrator in the Philippines and she was a 2nd Lt. in the Army Nursing Corps. They married in Springfield, MA and
returned to Lake Butler, Florida where they owned and operated a family hardware and furniture store for many years.
They fondly joke that he is a Florida “Cracker” and she is a Connecticut “Yankee”. Mr. Rivers’ hobbies are riding horses
and tree farming.
Mrs. Rivers enjoys music, books and art. They have been married for 65 years and have four children, six grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. When asked the secret of such a long and successful marriage, Mr. Rivers commented,
“I always do what she tells me.”
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
Past Recipients: 2010 Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Aileen Crapps, 2009 Mr. Keith Leibfried, 2008 Mr. Lester and
Mrs. Anne Scaff, 2007 Mr. James Montgomery, 2006 Mr. Tom Brown, 2005 Mr. Marvin Pritchett

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(386) 754-4493 (from Lake City)
GILCHRIST CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(352) 463-0073 (from Gilchrist County)
(386) 754-4254 (from Lake City)
OLUSTEE PUBLIC SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrections • (386) 754-4347
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Emergency Services • (386) 754-4448
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Lake City, FL 32025-2007
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