A variety of Associate in Science degree programs and certificate options are available for those pursuing fields not requiring a four-year degree. Like all SPC programs, they include flexible class schedules and free support services such as tutoring.

A.S. DEGREE PROGRAMS
The A.S. degree is intended to prepare students dually for the work force and for transfer to some baccalaureate programs. Those programs are in nursing, business administration, electronic engineering, radiology and hospitality/tourism management.

AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (ENVSC-AS) (Fully transferable to SUSMGT-BAS)

ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (ARCH-AS)
• DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (DRAFT-AS)

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

• DIGITAL ARTS, MEDIA AND INTERACTIVE WEB DESIGN (DIG-AS)
• MUSIC INDUSTRY/RECORDING ARTS (MIRA-AS)
• PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY (PGY-AS)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

• ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY (ACCTG-AS)
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUS-AS) (Fully transferable to INTBUS-BAS)
• INSURANCE SERVICES (INSVS-AS)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (CHDEV-AS)

FINANCE

• FINANCIAL SERVICES-BANKING (FINSV-AS) (Fully transferable to BANK-BAS)

HEALTH SCIENCE

• DENTAL HYGIENE (DENHY-AS)
• EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS-AS)
• FUNERAL SERVICES (FUNSE-AS)
• HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM-AS)
• HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS (HCINF-AS)
• MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT-AS)
• NURSING
  • NURSING (R.N.) (NURSE-AS) (Fully transferable to BS at any SUS in Florida)
  • LPN to RN TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM
• PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA-AS)
• RADIOGRAPHY (RAD-AS) (Fully transferable to BS at UCF)
• RESPIRATORY CARE (RESC-AS) including
  • TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED THERAPISTS
  • TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR PARAMEDIC/EMS
• VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY (VETTC-AS)

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

• HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT (HMGT-AS) (Fully transferable to BS at FIU)
• PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES (PALS-AS)

HUMAN SERVICES

• HUMAN SERVICES with options in
  • ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE (HSM-AS)
  • SOCIAL SERVICES (HSDIS-AS)
• SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION PROGRAM (INTRP-AS)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• COMPUTER NETWORKING (COMPNET-AS)
• COMPUTER/WEB PROGRAMMING AND ANALYSIS (CWPA-AS)
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SECURITY (ITSEC-AS)
• TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (TECMGT-AS)
• WEB SITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (WEBSDM-AS)

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SERVICE

• CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY (CST-AS)
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY: PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES (CJPSS-AS)
• EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (EAM-AS)
• FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (FIRE-AS) with options in
  • FIRE INSPECTOR I
  • FIRE INSPECTOR II
  • FIRE OFFICER I
  • FIRE OFFICER II
  • FIRE INVESTIGATOR I
• PARALEGAL STUDIES (LEGAL-AS)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

• ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ENG-AS)

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS

• AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (AVAMM-AS)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following community occupational programs have been especially designed to assist students who desire the advantages of a college education and at the same time wish to prepare themselves for immediate employment.

Some of the Associate in Science degree programs have limited space and therefore have selective admissions. These programs are subject to the Equal Access/Equal Opportunity requirements of both the College and the State of Florida. As a result, the minimum qualification requirements may be waived.

Insurance or proof of coverage is required for students in all programs where there is a possibility of liability involved. Students should check individual programs for this requirement. Health program students are required to obtain liability and clinical accidental insurance through the College for which a special fee is charged.

LINKAGE PROGRAMS

The Linkage System is a cooperative agreement among four community colleges and one college in the Tampa Bay Area: Hillsborough Community College, Manatee Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College, Polk Community College, and St. Petersburg College.

The Linkage System offers students the opportunity to enter identified quota based or unique occupational programs which are not available at their own institutions. Students selected for admission to a Linkage program may be dually enrolled and will be required to conform to all program requirements, as well as institutional policies and procedures of both colleges.

PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING STUDENTS FOR LINKAGE PROGRAMS

Candidates for a Linkage program must be screened according to the established procedures of the home college, and only candidates approved by the Linkage Administrator for the home college will be accepted for final consideration at the Linkage college.

1. Student meets with home college counseling department and identifies his/her choice of a Linkage program.

2. Counselor advises student of selected Linkage program requirements, selection process, testing requirements, and program admission requirements.

3. After the student completes 15 hours at the home institution, the student may contact the department chairman at the Linkage college for questions about the program.

4. Linkage students must meet individual program GPA minimum. A selection process may occur when Linkage students are chosen.

5. Unused Linkage slots will revert to native students.

6. Student completing screening process is recommended by a counselor to the Linkage Administrator for approval as an applicant to the selected Linkage program.

7. The Linkage administrator completes the Student Transmittal Form and sends copies of the form and a copy of the student's transcript to the Linkage Administrator at the receiving school.

8. A student recommended as an applicant to a selected Linkage program will be required to complete any additional program admission requirements, as necessary, for the selected Linkage program.

9. Admission to a Linkage program will be ultimately made by the Linkage college.

10. Deadline dates for submission of transfer forms are listed on data sheet for each individual program and in the section of the handbook stating program information.

GRADUATION INFORMATION

All occupational degrees earned at St. Petersburg College are based upon the successful completion of each prescribed program as indicated. As of August 2000, all graduates of an associate in science degree in Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Nursing and Radiography, (programs that are listed in the Statewide Articulation Manual) may articulate courses from these programs into a corresponding baccalaureate program at the state universities. The College does not assume any responsibility for the transfer of credits to a senior college or university for any associate in science degree program not listed in the Statewide Articulation Manual.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for graduation with an Associate in Science degree and Associate in Applied Science degree in vocational programs must:

1. Satisfactorily complete the prescribed course of study listed under the program, including special graduation requirements.

2. Satisfactorily complete Item II. (A-C) under the section Graduation Requirements for All Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas (Exceptions will be noted under specific programs.)

3. For the Associate in Science program at St. Petersburg College satisfactorily complete the general education core requirements that is acceptable to the State University System.

ADVISEMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. For students in the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree programs, the College will provide an automated program evaluation report each session in which they are enrolled at the college.

2. Each Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree candidate must have a graduation advisement session with their program advisor prior to completing 42 credit hours in the degree program.