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Academic Programs

In order to be awarded a degree or certificate from BCC, students must complete 25% of the prescribed college-level semester credit hours at BCC and be enrolled at BCC during the semester the degree is completed. Program requirements are defined in the college catalog.

Some program requirements can change from year to year. Therefore, it is important for students to maintain Continuous Enrollment while attending BCC. Continuous enrollment requires attending at least one major semester each year (summer not included). Students who miss more than one major semester in a calendar year are subject to the program requirements in the current catalog upon re-entry.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

The Florida State Articulation Agreement guarantees acceptance to any Florida State University for students who have earned their AA degree in a Florida public community college.

The AA degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a state university to complete their bachelors degree.

The AA degree requirements include 36 semester hours of general education courses and 24 semesters hours of program specific elective courses (a total of 60 credit hours). The degree also includes the CLAST exam, Gordon Rule writing requirement, and requires a minimum GPA of 2.0.

The 36 hours of general education courses parallel that of the universities freshmen and sophomore requirements. The 24 credit hours of elective courses is designed to satisfy the specific university program prerequisites of the students' chosen major.

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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE

The AS degree is a career education and transfer degree. It is a 60+ credit hour degree intended to prepare students for immediate employment in a specific occupational area and/or for transfer into the state university system.

The degree requires the completion of at least 15-18 semester hours of transferable general education courses. The general education courses will transfer and apply toward the 36 credit hours required for the baccalaureate degree in the state university system. Statewide program specific articulation agreements have been developed ensuring the transfer of the AS degree in some areas of study.

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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

The AAS degree is a career/technical degree. The AAS degree is a 60+ college credit hour degree consisting of both general education and technical courses. Graduates from such programs shall have the technical skills as well as the communication, problem solving, and scientific skills to compete successfully in the job market and to advance in the workforce. In some areas of study articulation agreements have been established with state university and private colleges enabling the transfer of degree credits.

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CERTIFICATES

Provide a quick comprehensive training for immediate entry into the job market.

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VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATES

A Vocational Certificate program is one year or less and consists of a prescribed number of vocational credits. One vocational credit is equal to 30 contact hours of classroom instruction. Vocational Certificates are designed for immediate job entry.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES

Advanced specialized training to supplement the 2-year associate degree earned.

Advanced Technical Certificates

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMAS

The ATD consists of a course of study that is a part of an Associate in Science degree or an Associate in Applied Science degree and leads to employment in a specific occupation. The diploma is less than sixty (60) college credit hours or vocational credits and is approximately fifty percent of the technical component of the degree.

The ATD is awarded upon completion of all technical courses and demonstration of attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements (reading and mathematical skills) as defined by Florida law and Rule. Transfer of coursework that is part of an ATD to an associate degree program is guaranteed for a period of three years following the date of the award of the ATD and based upon the AS or AA. articulation agreement.

Advanced Technology Diplomas

HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS

The BCC Center for Health Sciences offers programs and courses for individuals wishing to become healthcare professionals and for those who are health professionals seeking professional growth. The limited access programs under the Center for Health Sciences have their own admission process and degree requirements in addition to those of the college.

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Recency of Credit

College courses completed more than 10 years ago may require validation by examination.

As you can see, there is a wide variety of degrees and certificates offered at BCC. In the next section, we will discuss the different types of students that you will encounter and look at some of the different functions you will perform.

Types of Students