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Choose an item under Academic Information on the left for more information.CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
St. Petersburg College awards the following degrees, certificates and diplomas to students that have completed all program requirements consistent with the provisions of this catalog.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE:
The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon the completion of the course requirements in one of the following programs: Business Technology Education, Educational Studies, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Middle Grades General Science Education (5-9), Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9), Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Biology Education, Technology Education or Nursing.BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a baccalaureate degree primarily designed to prepare students to enhance their career. The graduates who possess an earned Associate in Science degree (AS) or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) accredited degree are eligible for admission. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is awarded upon the completion of the course requirements in one of the following programs: Banking, Dental Hygiene, Interdisciplinary Health and Human Studies, International Business, Management and Organizational Leadership, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Paralegal Studies, Public Safety Administration, Technology Management or Veterinary Technology.SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE:
A second baccalaureate degree may be earned by students provided that (1) all requirements for the major/minor as well as individual program requirements for the second degree are satisfied; and (2) thirty (30) semester hours in residence are completed, in addition to the hours required for the first degree. There are no liberal studies or Florida CLAST requirements for the second degree.ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE:
The Associate in Arts degree is awarded upon the completion of the course requirements of the college transfer associate in arts program. This curriculum is designed for students desiring to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree at a senior college or university.ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (articulated):
The Associate in Science degree is awarded upon completion of the course requirements for the college transfer articulated associate in science program. This curriculum is designed for students desiring to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree at a senior college or university.ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE:
The Associate in Science degree is awarded upon completion of the course requirements for most two-year programs.ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:
The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded upon completion of the course requirements in Management, Marketing or Industrial Management Technology.TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE:
The Technical Certificate is awarded upon completion of the course requirements of a program of instruction that is less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, and is part of an associate in science degree (AS) or an associate in applied science degree (AAS) program and which prepares students for entry into employment.APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA:
The Applied Technology Diploma is awarded upon completion of the course requirements of the diploma. The course of study is part of an associate in science degree (AS) or an associate in applied science degree (AAS), is less than sixty (60) credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation.ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE:
The Advanced Technical Certificate consists of a program of instruction of nine (9) hours or more but less than forty-five (45) credit hours of college-level courses. The ATC may be awarded to students who have already received an associate in science degree or an associate in applied science degree and are seeking an advanced specialized planning program of study to supplement their associate degree.