Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)

The Associate in Science degree program is designed to allow the student to immediately pursue a career in the degree area or, in limited circumstances, to transfer to a four-year institution for continued studies towards the baccalaureate degree. The A.S. Degree in Business Administration and Management is articulated statewide with all universities. Other A.S. degree programs require individual institutional articulation.

North Florida Community College offers the Associate in Science degree in the following programs:

1. Business Administration and Management
2. Digital Media / Multimedia Technology
3. Early Childhood Education 
4. Emergency Medical Services
5. Registered Nursing 

NOTE: A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs are subject to change. Please consult with an academic advisor for applicable requirements.

Associate in Science Degree:
Business Administration and Management

64 Credit Hours

General Education Core Requirements.......................................................................19 Credit Hours

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
ENC 1101	Freshman English I	3
ENC 1102	Freshman English II	3
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3
SCIENCE	College Credit Science	4
SOCIAL SCIENCE	College Credit Social Science	3
HUMANITIES	College Credit Humanities	3
		Total: 19

Professional Courses...........................................................................................45 Credit Hours

Required Core Courses (33 hours)

Course #	Title	Credit hours
ACG 2021	Intro to Financial Accounting	3
BUL 2241	Legal Environment in Business	3
CGS 1100C	Computer Applications I	3
CGS 2571C	Computer Applications II	3
ECO 2013	Principles of Economics (Macro)	3
ECO 2023	Principles of Economics (Micro)	3
MAC 2233	Calculus for Business	3
GEB 1011	Introduction to Business	3
MAN 2021	Principles of Management	3
OST 2335	Business Communications	3
SLS 2940R	Service Learning	3
		Total: 33

Electives Courses (Choose 12 hours from the following)

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
ACG 2071	Intro to Managerial Accounting	3
FIN 2001	Principles of Finance	3
FIN 1100	Personal Finance	3
ECO 2220	Money and Banking	3
MNA 2100	Human Resource Management	3
CIS 2250	Computer Ethics	3
MAR 2011	Principles of Marketing	3
SBM 2000	Small Business Management	3
		Total: 12

General Education Requirements: 19
Professional Courses:                      45
TOTAL:                                                  64 Credit Hours

Associate in Science Degree: Digital Media | Multimedia Technology

64 Credit Hours

General Education Core Requirements............................................................15 Credit Hours

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
ENC 1101	Freshman English I	3
ARH 2000	Humanities Art	3
PSY 2012	General Psychology	3
MTG 2204	Geometry for College Students	3
-or- MGF 1106	Mathematics for Liberal Arts	3
CGS 1100C	Computer Applications I	3
		Total: 15

Professional Courses...........................................................................................49 Credit Hours

Required Core Courses (49 hours)

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
GEB 1011	Intro to Business	3
CGS 1520	Multimedia Programming	3
ART 2201C	Basic Design I	3
ART 2202C	Basic Design II	3
ART 1300C	Basic Drawing I	3
PGY 2401	Introduction to Photography	3
OST 2335	Business Communications	3
GRA 2144C	Fundamentals of Web Design	3
GRA 2143C	Advanced Web Design	3
GRA 2117C	Computer Assisted Graphic  Design	3
GRA 2140C	Interactive Media	3
GRA 2131C	Electronic Imaging	3
GRA 2207C	Advanced Electronic Imaging	3
GRA 2160C	Computer Animation	3
GRA 2121C	Publication Design	3
CIS 2252	Computer Ethics	3
GRA 1952	Portfolio Review	1
		Total: 49

General Education Requirements: 15
Professional Courses:                      49
TOTAL:                                                  64 Credit Hours 

Associate in Science Degree: Early Childhood Education

63 Credit Hours

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for entry into careers in education and childcare. Education paraprofessionals serving as aides and assistants may complete the degree to satisfy requirements associated with the career. This program degree satisfies the Staff Credential and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Instructor requirements for child care licensure and VPK participation.

General Education Requirements..........................................................19 Credit Hours

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
ENC 1101	Freshman English I	3
MGF 1106	Math for Liberal Arts I	3
CGS 1100C	Computer Applications I	3

Choice of One (3 Hours)	3
DEP 2004	Human Development
PSY 2012	General Psychology
AMH 2091	African-American History & Culture

Choice of One (4 Hours)	4
BSC 1010C	Principles of Biology I
BOT 2010C	General Botany
ZOO 2010C	General Zoology

Choice of One (3 Hours)		3
ARH 2000	Humanities Art
HUM 2210	General Humanities
REL 2300	Intro to World Religion
		TOTAL 19

Professional Core..................................................................................44 Credit Hours

EDF 2005	Introduction to Education	3
EDF 2085	Teaching Diverse Populations	3
EME 2040	Introduction to Educational Technology	3
CHD 2220	Child Growth and Development	3
EEC 1310	Effective Classroom Management: Guidance and Discipline	3
EEC 1407	Physical, Social, Emotional Health  for Young Children	3
EEC 1601	Observing and Recording	3
EEC 2011	Early Childhood Educator Professionalism	2
EEC 2218	Language and Literacy for Young Adults	3
EEC 2226	Math, Science, and Technology for Young Children	3
EEC 2240	Social Studies and Creative Expression  for Young Children	3
EEC 2521	Child Care Management	3
EEC 2734	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
EEX 1010	Introduction to Exceptional Education	3
EDG 1940	Field Experience	3
		TOTAL: 44

General Education Requirements 19
Professional Core                             44
Total:                                                     63 Credit Hours

NOTE: Students with training and credentials from the Department of Children and Families may be eligible to receive college credit if the trainings and credentials meet the requirement of articulation.

Associate in Science Degree: Emergency Medical Services

73 Credit Hours

General Education Courses....................................................................20 Credit Hours

Course #	Title	Credit Hours
ENC 1101	Freshman English I	3
ENC 1102	Freshman English II	3
CGS 1100C	Computer Applications I	3
DEP 2004	Human Development	3
MAC 1105	College Algebra
-or- MGF 1106	Math for Liberal Arts
-or- STA 2023	Introductory College Statistics	3
MTB 1370	Math for Meds	2
HUM ------	Any Humanities Course	3
		Total: 20

 

Emergency Medical Service Cluster......................................................53 Credit Hours

EMT Basic	11
BSC 2084C  Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology	4
Paramedic	38
	Total: 53

General Education Courses: 20
Emergency Medical Cluster: 53
TOTAL:                                        73 Credit Hours

Associate in Science Degree: Registered Nursing - RN 

72 Credit Hours

NFCC has full approval from the Florida State Board of Nursing to offer the Associate in Science Degree for Registered Nursing. Students are admitted into the program in January of each year. This two year (six semester) program prepares the graduate to make application to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Achievement of a passing score on this exam and licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing enables the graduate to seek employment as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

Entrance Requirements

Applications for the program are accepted from July 1 through October 1 annually. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is a limited access program. Only the most qualified applicants are accepted. In the case where equally qualified applicants are identified, residents of Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties will be given precedence for admission. Students enter into the 72 hour program each January.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

1. Complete and submit to the college admissions office an NFCC application for admission and pay the $20 non-refundable fee.
2. Submit high school transcripts and transcripts from previously or currently enrolled colleges to the Registrar’s office.
3. If previously or currently enrolled at NFCC, be in good academic standing.
4. Basic computer skills are required for program completion.
5. Satisfactory completion of placement test and all college preparatory work.
6. Completion of the following pre-requisite courses by December of the year prior to the anticipated enrollment in January:
• ENC 1101
• BSC 2085C *
• BSC 2086C *
• STA 2023
• MCB 2010 *
• PSY 2012
• One Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion Course
  

  * Successful course completion is required within five (5) years from the anticipated program admission date. If more than five (5) years has elapsed since a successful course completion the course must be retaken and the student must demonstrate successful course completion prior to admission into to the ADN program.

7. No more than (1) one failure on any program pre-requisite course.
• A "D" in any pre-requisite course is not acceptable for admission into the program.
• A "D" in any co-requisite nursing course after admission into the program prohibits program progression.
• A "D" in any NUR (nursing) course after admission into the program prohibits program progression.
8. One of the components for application to the program includes completion of the HESI Admission Test. Please see the Nursing Advisor regarding HESI testing.
9. Applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee after all application requirements have been met.
10. Other key components for application to the program include a security background investigation and 10 panel drug screen. Both components are required for entry into clinical courses.
• Prior to admission in the Nursing and Allied Health Programs at NFCC, the student must have completed a FDLE, Level II security background investigation. The Director of Nursing and Allied Health programs will clear applicants with minor noncriminal offenses or no investigative findings. If an applicant’s security background investigation reveals anything other than a minor noncriminal offense, the program Director shall convene an interdisciplinary admission review board to examine the student’s application. The review board will make recommendations for admission on a case by case basis. Applicants who are not cleared for admission by the program Director or admission review board will be disqualified for entry into any of the Nursing and Allied Health programs. The cost of the security background investigation is the responsibility of the student.
  (Reference: Pursuant to Section 456.0635 Florida Statutes)
11. Mandatory attendance at an orientation session. Dates and times will be made available to all applicants.

NOTE: Students are required to buy designated school uniforms and accessories for classroom and clinical settings.

All interested applicants are required to schedule an appointment with a the nursing faculty advisor.

Registered Nursing Courses

General Track........................................................................................72 Credit Hours

PREREQUISITES

24

 SPRING

NUR 1021	Nursing Process I	6
NUR 1021L	Nursing Process I Clinical Experience	3

SUMMER

NUR 1024C	Focused Clinical Studies	2.5
NUR 1141C	Pharmacology	1

FALL

NUR 1231	Nursing Process II	6
NUR 1231L	Nursing Process II Clinical Experience	3
NUR 1180	Nutrition	3

SPRING

NUR 2236	Nursing Process III	6
NUR 2236L	Nursing Process III Clinical Experience	3
DEP 2004	Human Growth and Development	3

SUMMER

NUR 1940C	Focused Clinical Studies II	2.5

FALL

NUR 2241	Nursing Process IV	6
NUR 2241L	Nursing Process IV Clinical	3

Prerequisites:           24
Nursing Courses:     48
TOTAL:                        72 Credit Hours

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