ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATEIN SCIENCEDEGREES ANDCERTIFICATEPROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

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SJR State offers a comprehensive series of programs designed to fulfill the educational needs of the community. Communication with employers in business, industry, and government agencies ensures the creation of programs and courses to prepare today’s adults for the world of work.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES The following programs are two-year programs for students who are planning to enter a chosen career at the semi-professional level upon completion of the course of study listed in this section of the catalog:

Accounting Technology Acting Business Administration Computer Information Technology Computer Network Engineering Technology Computer Programming and Analysis Computer Related Crime Investigation Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections Track - Law Enforcement Track Dance Studies/Dance Performance Emergency Medical Services Health Information Technology Health Services Management Internet Services Technology Medical Office Administration Musical Theater Nursing Nursing: LPN Bridge to ASN Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Stage Management Theater Technology Visual Art - Studio Art - Graphic Design/New Media - Photography

The A.S. degree program encompasses courses in two basic areas. One area is specialized courses, which provide specific training in a program of study. The second major area of courses is general education. General education courses are designed to help develop a well-rounded individual and enhance employment potential.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE Applied Management

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to be awarded the A.S. or A.A.S. degree, students must meet the following requirements: 1. *Earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0; 2. *Complete the required courses as set forth in the college catalog or as approved by the program director; 3. *Complete a minimum 25% of all credit hours required for graduation through SJR State; 4. Pay all fees and discharge all other obligations to the College; 5. File an application for degree conferral by the date specified in the academic calendar.

* College Initiated Degree Conferral Policy: When a student has met these three requirements, conferral of the degree will be indicated on the student record. Students will be notified of this status in advance and will be provided the opportunity to be excluded or to apply for a diploma.

The student may choose to satisfy the degree/certificate program requirements of either the catalog in effect when initial registration occurred or the current catalog. Students who change their program of study or who re-enter after an absence of two or more consecutive major terms (the two summer terms are considered a major term) shall be required to select the catalog in effect at the time of a program change, re-entry, or graduation. In addition, students who have been enrolled for five or more years may be required to select the catalog in effect at the time of graduation. Note: Since courses and programs may change, it may be impossible to complete courses or programs that have been deleted from the curriculum. Therefore, students who are seeking an Associate in Science degree or a certificate for a catalog year other than when initial registration occurred, or at the time of graduation, must submit a catalog year petition change form through the counselor and be approved by the appropriate vice president.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE & APPLIED SCIENCE

COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATEST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE

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COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE The college credit certificate programs are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into a career in the workforce. These programs are approximately one year in length and are an intermediate step toward an Associate in Science degree in a particular area of study. A college credit certificate consists primarily of specialized courses in the areas below.

Accounting Technology Management Accounting Technology Operations Accounting Technology Specialist Business Management Business Operations Business Specialist Computer Programmer Computer Programming Specialist Criminal Justice Technology Specialist Digital Forensics Emergency Medical Technician Health Care Services Help Desk Support Technician Information Technology Administration Information Technology Analysis Information Technology Support Specialist Logistics and Transportation Specialist Mobile Device Technology Network Enterprise Administration Network Infrastructure - CISCO Network Security Office Management Office Management - Medical Office Office Specialist - Medical Office Specialist Office Support - Medical Office Support Paramedic Risk Management and Insurance Operations Risk Management and Insurance Management Robotics and Simulation Technician Stage Technology Web Development Specialist

Corequisites, prerequisites, and advisor recommended courses such as SLS 1101 and REA 1105 may be considered a “part” of the program of study even though the courses may not be listed in the program description in the catalog. Corequisites and prerequisites may be required to advance to the next academic level, and SLS 1101 and/or REA 1105 may be needed to better assure academic success.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to be awarded a college credit certificate, students must meet the following requirements: 1. *Earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0; 2. *Complete the required courses as set forth in the college catalog or as approved by the program director; 3. *Complete a minimum 25% of all credit hours required for graduation through SJR State; 4. Pay all fees and discharge all other obligations to the College; 5. File an application for degree by the date specified in the academic calendar.

* College Initiated College Credit Certificate Conferral Policy: When a student has met these three requirements, conferral of the certificate will be indicated on the student record. Students will be notified of this status in advance, and will be provided the opportunity to be excluded or to apply

for a diploma.

The student may choose to satisfy the degree/certificate program requirements of either the catalog in effect when initial registration occurred, the current catalog, or the same catalog as their A.S. degree. Students who change their program of study or who re-enter after an absence of two or more consecutive major terms (the two summer terms are considered a major term) shall be required to select the catalog in effect at the time of a program change, re-entry, or graduation. In addition, students who have been enrolled for five or more years may be required to select the catalog in effect at the time of graduation. Note: Since courses and programs may change, it may be impossible to complete courses or programs that have been deleted from the curriculum. Therefore, students who are seeking an Associate in Science degree or a certificate for a catalog year other than when initial registration occurred, or at the time of graduation, must submit a catalog year petition change form through the counselor and be approved by the appropriate vice president.

VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATEST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

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POST SECONDARY JOB TRAINING St. Johns River State College offers several postsecondary training programs that prepare students for entry into a given career or vocation. Each of the following programs prepares students for a specific occupation or one of a cluster of related occupations: Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy Florida Corrections Officer Academy Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program Nursing Assistant Phlebotomist

To complete a program, students must demonstrate that they have mastered specific job-related performance requirements. These are not college credit programs. Students who complete these programs will earn vocational credit.

Corequisites, prerequisites, and advisor recommended courses such as SLS 1101 and REA 1105 may be considered a “part” of the program of study even though the courses may not be listed in the program description in the catalog. Corequisites and prerequisites may be required to advance to the next academic level, and SLS 1101 and/or REA 1105 may be needed to better assure academic success.

ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION Students requesting enrollment certification for educational benefits must be admitted to and be enrolled in a vocational program. The minimum attendance requirement may vary by program and agency.

ADMISSION A vocational certificate prepares students for entry into a given career or vocation. To be admitted to SJR State as a vocational certificate seeking student, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Be at least 16 years of age; furnish proof if asked; 2. Submit a completed SJR State application and, unless waived or exempt, the application fee; 3. Submit application for appropriate PSAV program; 4. Complete admissions testing, if required; and 5. If required, one of the following: - copy of a standard high school diploma; or - a high school diploma through any State Department of Education based on performance on the General Education Development (GED) test, provided the test was administered in English; or - a home education program meeting the requirements of F.S. 1002.41

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE