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BASBachelor of Applied Science degrees give associatedegree graduates the option to earn a career-focused bachelor’sdegree.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree prepareslicensed registered nurses for advancement into administrative andsupervisory positions in the nursing and health care fields.

Associate in Arts transfer degree equals the first two yearsof a bachelor’s degree.

Associate in Science career degrees prepare you for skilledemployment and transfer to bachelor’s programs at Palm Beach State.Transfer to other institutions also is possible.

College Credit Certificates, the technical core of A.S. degrees,allow you to start or advance a career or continue your education.

Postsecondary Adult Vocational certificates prepare youfor high-skill, high-demand jobs.

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Palm Beach State College offers:Programs:See full descriptions of all programs ofstudy, including course requirements,admission requirements, careeropportunities, Palm Beach State staffcontact information and much more: palmbeachstate.edu/Programs

Transfer:To transfer means to apply college creditstoward a higher degree, usually fromassociate degrees to bachelor’s degrees.Learn about transfer options:palmbeachstate.edu/TransferSee how your PBSC courses transfer to aFlorida university here: FloridaShines.org

Advisors:An advisor can be your best friend when it comes to planning an educational path.Palm Beach State has two types ofadvisors: Academic advisors,who guide students increating an educational plan.Program advisors,who specialize in aspecific area of study. An academic advisor can help you choosewhich courses to take, refer you toadditional resources and advise you on thetransfer requirements of Florida’s collegesand universities. If you need assistance orhave questions about a career programthat you can complete at Palm BeachState, the academic advisor will refer youto a program advisor.

Think ahead: Meet with an academic advisor and putyour educational plan in place as soon aspossible. This will help you choose courseswisely and stay on track to graduation.PBSC students who are not sure whichdegree or certificate to pursue also can gethelp at the PBSC Career Centers.palmbeachstate.edu/Advisingpalmbeachstate.edu/Career

Think smart:Challenging and inspiring courses aboundin our Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College. Berewarded academically, and sometimesfinancially, with your choice to excel withan Honors distinction.palmbeachstate.edu/Honors

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Save time and money! Students who plan to transfer to a stateuniversity for their bachelor’s degree willincur an “excess hours” surcharge for anycredit hours beyond 120 percent of thehours required by that bachelor’s degreeprogram. To avoid the surcharge, workwith an academic advisor to identify yourintended transfer program early andenroll in courses required for yourintended major.

How to Apply, Tuition and Fees

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Program LengthMost PBSC degree programs require about two years of full-time study.Certificate programs vary in length from a few months to a year or more.

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Still in high school?Dual enrollment and early admission aretwo ways you can choose to come toPBSC that will save you time and money.palmbeachstate.edu/DualEnroll

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Palm Beach State College, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, complies with all applicablefederal and state laws and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity,national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, geneticinformation, pregnancy status, and any other factor protected under the law, state or federal, inemployment, admissions, or educational programs and activities.

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation ofPalm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears tosupport an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

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BASBachelor of Applied Sciencedegrees give associatedegree graduates the option to earn a career-focused bachelor’sdegree.

Bachelor of Science in Nursingdegree prepareslicensed registered nurses for advancement into administrative andsupervisory positions in the nursing and health care fields.

Associate in Artstransfer degree equals the first two yearsof a bachelor’s degree.

Associate in Sciencecareer degrees prepare you for skilledemployment and transfer to bachelor’s programs at Palm Beach State.Transfer to other institutions also is possible.


Postsecondary Adult Vocationalcertificates prepare youfor high-skill, high-demand jobs.

Advanced Technical Certificatesoffer specialtytraining beyond the A.S. degree for selected programs.

Applied Technology Diplomasprovide job trainingfor careers in demand and options to pursue a degree.

Corporate & Continuing Educationclasses helpyou stay current or advance in your field.

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Advisors:An advisor can be your best friend when it comes to planning an educational path.Palm Beach State has two types ofadvisors: Academic advisors, who guide students increating an educational plan.Program advisors, who specialize in aspecific area of study. An academic advisor can help you choosewhich courses to take, refer you toadditional resources and advise you on thetransfer requirements of Florida’s collegesand universities. If you need assistance orhave questions about a career programthat you can complete at Palm BeachState, the academic advisor will refer youto a program advisor.



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Online classes by leading providers

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Choose from a wide range of noncreditcourses, workshops and seminars offered atour five campuses or online.

Certificates Career DegreeCCCA College Credit Certificate awards college credit and delivers thetechnical core of the A.S. degree in that area of study. Completinga CCC gives you an immediate credential for skilled employment.And, because CCC credits transfer into the A.S. degree, you'll havea great start toward that degree goal as well.

36 credit hours of general education in these areas:• Communications• Humanities• Mathematics• Natural Sciences• Social Sciences

Because transfer requirements can vary among universities andtheir programs, you should choose a program of study andthe university you want to transfer to assoon as possible.

Consult with a Palm Beach Stateacademic advisor and stay intouch with the transfer universityin case requirements change. Forinformation on transfer requirementsand for a list of common prerequisites, go towww.FloridaShines.org.

Please note: If you earn an A.A. degree, all 60 hours areguaranteed to transfer.

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Students pursuing the A.S. degree are required to take 15-24credit hours of general education courses. General educationcourses are transferable, and other courses from an A.S. degreeprogram may transfer toward a corresponding baccalaureateprogram at a public or private university or college. The coursesthat a receiving institution will accept will vary.

ATCAdvanced TechnicalCertificateATCs are advanced specializedprograms of study for peoplewith degrees (associate andabove). ATCs consist ofbetween 9 and 12 collegecredit hours.

AAThe Associate in Arts (A.A.) is a two-year transfer degree thatguarantees A.A. graduates admission to a Florida public university or a member institution of the Independent Colleges andUniversities of Florida (ICUF). It does not guarantee admission intoa specific program. The following 60 hours of required collegecredit will transfer to a public university or ICUF institution:

Bachelor’s Degrees

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PSAVPSAV programs give vocational credit for technical courses thatprepare you for immediate employment. These programsgenerally are a year or less in length.

A vocational certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion.Some PSAV programs provide college credits that may beapplied toward a related A.S. degree.

ATDApplied TechnologyDiplomaThe ATD provides training forhigh-demand careers. Thecourses usually can beapplied toward an Associatein Science degree.

at universities/colleges across Florida or the country

plus 24 credit hours of courses (electives orcommon prerequisites)appropriate to youruniversity major.

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Associate in Science Degree

College Credit Certificate

Postsecondary Adult VocationalCertificate BAS

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is designed for studentswho wish to earn a bachelor’s degree for career advancementafter earning their A.A. or A.S. degree. Upper-division courseworkincludes concentration area courses, internships and project-based learning activities. Classes are offered primarily online, withsome face-to-face options given at the Center for Bachelor’sPrograms on the Lake Worth campus.

BSNThe RN to BSN completion degree is designed for licensedregistered nurses who want to advance into administrative andsupervisory positions in the nursing and health care fields.

Flexible online course sequencing allows students to completethe degree in 1 to 2 years. The upper-division courses include 36credit hours of coursework that focuses on leadership, advancedcare concepts, management, research, and contemporary issuesin nursing. The program culminates in an individual capstoneproject.

Supervision & Management Information ManagementCONCENTRATIONS:

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CONCENTRATIONS:

• General Management

• Entrepreneurship

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CPPThe CPP in Project Management is designed for individuals withat least a bachelor’s degree. This fully online certificate programfocuses on the competencies required for a career in projectmanagement.

Bachelor’s Degreesat Palm Beach State

Bachelor of Applied Science

Certificate of Professional Preparation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Palm Beach State CollegeAt Palm Beach State College, you’ll find what you’re looking for – whether you take the

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