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1 Degrees & Career Programs Guide New Degrees & Certificates: Welding - Certificate Engineering Technology - Associate Network Systems Technology - Associate Early Childhood Ed - Bachelor s Management & Supervision - Bachelor s... and more!

2 Northwest Florida State College Northwest Florida State College Improves Lives! NWF State College is your best choice to earn a college degree, upgrade your job skills or prepare for one of today s top demand career fields. The college is committed to Opportunity meeting your educational needs at your level of ability; to Success preparing you for the future; and to providing Learning environments, both in and out of the classroom, that meet your learning needs and encourage your success. Students benefit from classes that average just 21 students and are taught by dedicated professors who hold doctoral or master s level specialization in their fields. Table of Contents Programs of Study...3 Registration Calendar...4 General Calendar...5 Get Started Guide...6 Payment, Tuition & Fees...7 Hybrid, Weekend & Friday College, ecampus/online Learning...8 Military Programs & Services...9 Bachelor s Degree Programs Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Program General Information General Education Requirements Florida College & University Transfer - Baccalaureate Programs Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree & Career Certificate Programs Adult Ed/GED & ESOL Classes College Departments/Contacts The college offers free tutoring and academic success services, affordable tuition that is among the lowest in Florida, and a selection of more than 1,000 courses each term including day, evening, weekend, ecampus, and more. Contact any campus, the NWF State College Office of Admissions at (850) if you have questions or to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor who will help you plan a program of study to reach your educational and career goals. Admissions, Enroll, Pay Fees, Buy Books

3 Degrees & Programs Offered Bachelor s Degrees Page NWF State College offers seven bachelor s degree programs. For information, see or contact: Bachelor of Applied Science: (850) ; Bachelor of Science in Education: (850) ; Bachelor of Science in Nursing: (850) ; Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education: (850) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Management & Supervision. This degree offers areas of specialization in: Human Resources Management Supervision Healthcare Management Public Service Management Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Project Management. This degree offers areas of specialization in: Acquisitions Project Management Quality Improvement Technology Management Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education with ESOL & Reading Endorsements Bachelor of Science (BS) in Middle Grades Math Education Bachelor of Science (BS) in Middle Grades Science Education Bachelor of Science (B.N.S.) in Nursing a career ladder for current Registered Nurses (limited admission degree option) Associate in Arts Pages The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree represents the first two years of a four-year bachelor s degree and prepares students to continue studies at the university level or in any upper division college program, such as the Bachelor s degree programs at NWF State College. Through the A.A. program of study, the college offers the necessary prerequisite courses for more than 200 State University System baccalaureate programs. As part of Florida s public higher education system, college courses at NWF State College carry the same course numbers as those offered at the state s universities and are recognized as equivalent. Thus, the college credits earned at NWF State College transfer to meet upper-division prerequisite requirements and the A.A. degree is recognized and welcomed in transfer to universities nationwide. Associate in Science, Certificates & Applied Technology Diplomas Page National studies indicate that 8 out of every 10 jobs require training beyond high school, but not necessarily a four year degree. The Associate in Science (A.S.) is a two-year career education degree that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The A.S. degree is also fully transferable into most NWFSC bachelor s degree programs. All A.S. degrees have companion certificates that may be used as a career path toward the A.S. degree. Students who complete one or more certificate(s) in the career path complete approximately 45% to 50% of the course requirements for the companion A.S. degree. For details see ecampus/online College Page 8 NWF State College offers college credit through online classes. Visit Call Dual Enrollment/Early College NWF State College participates in the state-wide Dual Enrollment/Early College program, governed by Florida law, which allows qualified high school students to enroll in collegecredit courses free of charge while still enrolled in their regular high school. Call or visit Adult Education/GED & ESOL Page 58 NWF State College offers English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and GED Preparation for a set fee of $30 per semester for in-state students (which includes all student materials and supplies). College readiness and career preparation services are free of charge to students enrolled in the adult education program. Call or Continuing Education & Professional Development The NWFSC Costa Leadership Institute provides professional development through specialized training for business and nonprofit organizations. Call or visit The PRIME Time program offers a variety of non-credit personal enrichment courses. Other Continuing Education courses and summer programs for youth are also available. Call or see Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 3

4 Registration Calendar Open Enrollment - All New & Returning Students Fall Term Enroll by Web or In-Person...July 8 - Aug. 18, 2013 Spring Term Enroll by Web or In Person...Nov. 18, Jan. 12, 2014 Summer Term Enroll by web or In Person...April 7 - May 26, 2014 Schedule Adjustment Period Fall Term 2013 Sessions 1 & 2...August 19-26, 2013 Spring Term 2014 Sessions 1 & 2...January 13-21, 2014 Summer Term 2014 Sessions 1... May 27 - June 3, 2014 Schedule adjustments (drop/add) or new enrollments in any open classes by web or in-person. Fast Track Registration - Sessions 2 & 3 Fall Term 2013 Session 2 (Fast Track)... July 8 - August 26, 2013 Fall Term 2013 Session 3 (Fast Track)...July 8 - October 10, 2013 Spring Term 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)...November 18 - January 12, 2014 Spring Term 2014 Session 3 (Fast Track)...November 18 - March 14, 2014 Summer Term 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)...April 7 - June 22, 2014 Dual Enrollment Students... (850) Regular Business Hours Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Robert L.F. Sikes Center (Crestview), Chautauqua Center (DeFuniak), South Walton Center Monday... 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday... 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - Friday... 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. NWFSC Eglin AFB Center Monday - Friday... 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. NWFSC Hurlburt Field Center Monday - Friday... 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Extended Hours Additional extended/evening business hours are offered during the schedule adjustment period at all NWFSC locations. See for information. College Closed... Labor Day (Sept. 2, 2013), Veteran s Day (Nov. 11, 2013), Thanksgiving (Nov Dec. 1, 2013), Winter Break (Dec Jan. 1, 2014) Take Your Career in the Right Direction The Career Resource Center at NWFSC provides a variety of free services to students and the public. q3 Career Assessment Explore majors and career paths to determine which career direction might prove rewarding. q3 Career Counseling Meet with a career specialist to discuss any issue relating to your career. Develop a career plan to achieve your career goals! q3 Career Exploration Research job trends and future growth through online career information and the most current career databases and publications. q3 Career Connection Connect with local and national employers for your full-time and part-time employment needs through job fairs, on-site recruiting, and our online job website. q3 Other Free Services Workshops on job search strategies, choosing a major, and business etiquette and more! Niceville Campus (850) Chautauqua Center, DeFuniak Springs (850) Page 4 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

5 General Calendar Class Days: Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Session 1...Aug Dec. 16, 2013 Session 1...Jan May 12, 2014 Session 1...May 27 - Aug. 4, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)...Aug Oct. 9, 2013 Session 2 (Fast Track)...Jan March 5, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)...June 23 - Aug. 4, 2014 Session 3 (Fast Track)...Oct Dec. 9, 2013 Session 3 (Fast Track)...March 7 - May 5, 2014 Last day to enroll or drop classes and receive refund: Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Session 1... Aug , 2013 Session 1...Jan. 21, 2014 Session 1... June 3, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)... Aug , 2013 Session 2 (Fast Track)...Jan. 21, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)... June 30, 2014 Session 3 (Fast Track)... Aug Oct. 18, 2013 Session 3 (Fast Track)...March 14, 2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W : Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Session 1...Oct. 30, 2013 Session 1... April 2, 2014 Session 1... July 8, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)... Sept. 24, 2013 Session 2 (Fast Track)... Feb. 18, 2014 Session 2 (Fast Track)... June 17, 2014 Session 3 (Fast Track)... Nov. 18, 2013 Session 3 (Fast Track)... April 18, 2014 For classes which begin at other times than a normal term, check the LDW (last date to withdraw) date listed by the course. It may differ from the dates listed above. College Closed: Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Labor Day... Sept. 2, 2013 Martin Luther King Day... Jan. 20, 2014 Memorial Day...May 26, 2014 Veteran s Day...Nov. 11, 2013 Spring Break... March 24-30, 2014 Independence Day... July 4, 2014 Thanksgiving...Nov Dec. 1, 2013 Winter Break... Dec Jan. 1, 2014 Graduation application deadline: Fall Nov. 29, 2013 Spring April 4, 2014 Summer July 11, 2014 For specific day, time, location and ecampus options for courses & electives in this Degrees & Career Programs Guide, see the Schedule of Classes at NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide PAGE 5

6 Get Started Guide Northwest Florida State College offers Bachelor and Associate degrees, certificates and diplomas. The college is an open door admission institution. In general, new students may be admitted to the College at any time during the year. However, some programs have a once per year admissions period, limited access, or additional admissions requirements. College-credit courses are open to degree seeking students and also to those who do not intend to complete a degree but wish to enroll for personal interest or professional development. For complete Admissions policies, see the college catalog at Admissions Step 1: Complete Admission and Residency Forms Online There is not an admissions fee to apply to the college. You must have a valid high school/ged diploma or an Affidavit for Home Educated Students verifying high school graduation. Admissions and Residency forms are found at: edu/admissions. Students are assigned a free NWFSC account at the time of admissions. The student address serves as the official method of communication for the college. For complete Admissions policies, see the college catalog or Step 2: Submit Official Transcripts Official high school/ged transcript, Home Educated Affidavit, official college transcript, university transcript and official score reports from CLEP, DANTES, AP, AICE, or IB. Transcripts noted as Issued to Student are not considered official. See Please request official transcripts to be sent directly to: Admissions Office NWFSC 100 College Boulevard Niceville, FL Step 3: Meet with an Advisor All first time in college degree seeking students must meet with an Academic Advisor prior to registration. The student can contact an Academic Advisor by phone, or in person. The Academic Advisor will help you chart an appropriate course selection for your degree objective. The advisor will determine recommendations such as placement testing, readiness skills, or other academic strategies to ensure student success. Contact Advising at the Niceville campus at , Fort Walton Beach at , or at the numbers listed for each center on page 59. Or, see advising for additional contact information. Step 4: Placement Testing Scores used from the ACT, SAT, or PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test) are used to determine the best starting point for English, math, writing, communications or computation skills essential to perform college-level work. These courses can assist with student success. The PERT test is offered free of charge at every NWFSC campus and center. Scores must not be more than two years old. The course placement criteria will be discussed with the student during the initial academic advisor session. Step 5: Enroll for Classes You are able to enroll online through RaiderNet at or in-person at one of the seven NWFSC locations. Step 6: Pay Fees See info on page 7. Step 7: Purchase Books Obtain textbooks, new and used books, book rentals and online purchase of course materials through the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at the Niceville and Fort Walton campuses. Page 6 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

7 Payment, Tuition & Fees Northwest Florida State College tuition and fees are among the lowest in Florida and the college offers a variety of financial assistance for students. For assistance in determining eligibility or questions, contact Financial Aid at (850) or see Eligibility for federal and state financial aid is determined after the last day to register for Session 1 courses based on the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. Pay fees by web at or pay in-person at all NWFSC locations. Web and In-Person payment accepts MasterCard, Visa, Amex and Discover. Call (850) for payment information. See the college website at for the Federal Financial Aid Repayment Policy. NWFSC offers a tuition payment plan through NELNET which allows students to pay fees in scheduled payments. Students may enroll in the program via the college s RaiderNet - online system at Active Duty military and their dependents stationed in Florida pay in-state fees. Military students may use military tuition assistance or VA in-service benefits. Student Tuition/Fees Tuition and fees** for 1000 and 2000 level college credit courses, vocational credit and college preparatory credit courses: In-state fee* AL Residents* Out-of-state fee* per credit hr per credit hr per credit hr CC College Credit Courses $ $ $ (Lower Division) VC Vocational Credit Courses $86.10 $87.10 $ PC College Preparatory Courses $ $ $ Tuition and fees for 3000 and 4000 level college credit courses: In-state fee* AL Residents* Out-of-state fee* per credit hr per credit hr per credit hr CC College Credit Courses $ $ $ (Upper Division) * Fees are subject to change by action of the Florida Legislature and the NWFSC Board of Trustees. ** Lab fees additional, see Priority Dates to Apply for Financial Aid Applications for federal financial aid should be made well in advance of registration. The priority consideration deadlines for applying for federal financial aid at Northwest Florida State College for are: 2014 Spring Term October 1, Summer Term February 1, Fall Term May 15, 2014 Students not meeting the priority deadline may still qualify for financial aid but may experience delays in receiving financial aid. Student Services Center Niceville Campus Admissions, Advising, Testing, Financial Aid, Pay Fees, Registration, Raider Cafe/Dining, Adult Education, Career Resource Center & more! Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 7

8 Class Options NWFSC offers more than 1,000 on-campus, online, weekend, hybrid, Fast-Track and Friday college classes each semester! For a complete listing of the course offerings/options see Online Learning Online classes at NWFSC provide students the convenience and flexibility to complete coursework at a distance. Online classes do not require face-to-face class meeting on campus. A portion of each class may include a proctored exam or assignment which can be completed on campus for free with the option for students at a distance to use a remote or online proctoring service for an additional fee. Online classes follow the same rules as on campus courses for refunds, schedule adjustments and course length (typically sixteen weeks for Fall and Spring terms). They require periodic submission of assignments whose deadlines are just as critical as in traditional courses; students will need to turn in their assignments by the deadlines specified in the course handout. For questions, contact the ecampus Office at the Niceville Campus at (850) or [email protected]. Hybrid Classes Hybrid classes offer a unique mixture of traditional in-class meetings and online activities to provide students with the advantages of both traditional and online learning. In Hybrid classes, students attend a reduced number of class meetings compared to a traditional class, and the balance of required course time is comprised of online assignments and activities. Hybrid classes offer the convenience and cost savings of fewer trips to campus, yet allow students to benefit from valuable face-to-face instruction and direct interaction with classmates and the instructor. Fast-Track Fast-Track classes offer all the college credit of a regular college course in a compressed period of time. Each Fall and Spring term the college offers two Fast-Track terms. Weekend & Friday College NWFSC offers a variety of courses in Friday or weekend only formats. To enroll in weekend classes offered at the college s military centers, a student must have base entry authorization for the duration of the course to enroll. NWFSC considers the use of the Internet an integral tool for learning and securing the skills necessary for gainful employment. All courses at NWFSC may require the use of the Internet. All hybrid and online courses will require use of the Internet. Open computer labs on campus have Internet availability for student use. Page 8 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

9 Military Programs & Services NWFSC Centers at Eglin & Hurlburt NWFSC operates full-time educational centers at Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base in the base education centers. These centers offer a variety of college courses every term scheduled during the day, lunch hour, evening or on weekends. As a Servicemember s Opportunity College, NWFSC allows degree completion through transferring courses back to NWFSC in the event of a PCS move. NWFSC Eglin AFB: (850) , Education Services Bldg. #251 NWFSC Hurlburt Center: (850) , Education Services Bldg Make the Most of MyCAA Benefits! NWFSC is an official Department of Defense approved college for the MyCAA program which provides financial assistance to eligible military spouses for their education. NWFSC is your best choice for utilizing your MyCAA benefits: More options of accredited programs in the approved career fields NWFSC offers more than 70 short term career Certificates and Associate degree programs that qualify for MyCAA funding. NWFSC tuition and fees are among the lowest in Florida so your education dollars go further! In-state fees apply for military and their dependents. Fully accredited credits accepted in transfer at colleges nationwide. Veterans Affairs Office The NWFSC Veterans Affairs Office administers various veterans and dependents educational assistance benefit programs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs for students attending NWFSC. New students should visit the college s VA web page for information on using their benefits. All students are strongly encouraged to return all required paperwork to the Veterans Affairs Office at the main campus in Niceville, located in Financial Aid at the Student Services Center. The NWFSC Veterans Affairs office also provides information, guidance about entitlements, assistance filing claims to the DVA, certifies enrollments, and provides other supportive services for veteran students and eligible dependents enrolled at NWFSC. NWFSC Veterans Affairs: (850) Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Eligible Active-Duty service members may receive up to $4,500 annually of Tuition Assistance (TA) toward a higher education at NWFSC. Because NWFSC offers among the lowest tuition and fees in Florida your education dollars go further at NWFSC. Contact the Base Education Office at your military station for further information on Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits. Scholarship Opportunities - NWFSC Foundation The NWFSC Foundation offers scholarships including many which may provide preference to military members, veterans or their dependents. Contact (850) or Credit for Military Training CCAF to AS Degree Do you have your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree or are you striving to achieve it? Academic accomplishments are great for EPR s and for future resume enhancement! NWFSC offers a unique program where you may apply your CCAF credits toward an NWFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Industrial Management Technology. For information, contact the NWFSC Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Centers or see Transfer Credit for Military Basic Training With your AARTS transcript you can receive up to 4 college elective credits toward any Associate degree program at Northwest Florida State College. Transfer Credit for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs NWFSC has an agreement with the 7th Special Forces, 18 Delta Tactical Medic group to accept some of the Army training into the NWFSC Paramedic program for credit toward earning the Paramedic certificate and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Associate in Science degree. For information contact the EMS program office at (850) Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 9

10 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (B.A.S. Degree) General Info -- NWFSC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Project Management (BAS) which provides students a unique opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for career advancement in a variety of areas. There are four areas of emphasis: Acquisitions, Project Management, Quality Improvement, and Technology Management. The B.A.S. degree program provides a career-ladder for those who have already completed an associate degree and wish to continue their education at the bachelor s level or new students who have not yet obtained an associate degree. The program is an especially desirable educational option for graduates of the Community College of the Air Force and for individuals transitioning from active duty military to the civilian workplace. New students may begin this program of study in any term. For specific day, time, location and ecampus options for courses and electives in this program, see the Schedule of Classes at See the college catalog for complete degree requirements at For more information or to schedule an advising appointment contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Division, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Recent graduates are employed as project managers, human resources and financial managers, contract managers, and technical analysts in settings that range from manufacturing, real estate, hospitality and tourism to state and county government, defense contractors, civil service and the military. Other graduates are pursuing education at the master s degree level. What course work is required? Coursework for the bachelor s degree program is designed with the working student in mind and is offered in a flexible, non-traditional format. A substantial number of courses in the degree program are offered as ecampus/online, or hybrid classes. Classes are available evenings, weekends and in concentrated Fast-Track terms. Coursework incorporates internships, seminars, and other work-based learning activities designed to ensure students acquire the latest skills and content. Students receive the full range of articulation and transfer rights guaranteed by Florida law through common course numbering and the statewide articulation agreement. In addition to the 36-credit general education requirement (1000 and 2000 level), students build on their associate degree coursework to complete a comprehensive 120-credit curriculum. The junior and senior level curriculum (3000 and 4000 level courses) consists of a 27-credit core and a 15-credit area of emphasis. B.A.S. Degree 120 credits GENERAL EDUCATION 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II MAC College Algebra or other GE Math STA Statistics or other GE Math 6 GE Humanities (SATC) 4 GE Biological Science 4 GE Physical Science 3-4 GE Science or HLP Social Science/History/Government 3 Social Science/Behavioral Science 1 General Education Elective LOWER DIVISION ELECTIVES 24 Credits Required Students entering with an A.S. or A.A.S degree will have more than 24 elective credits and may need additional general education credits to meet the 36 general education credits required for the baccalaureate degree. Students entering with an A.A. degree may need additional electives to provide appropriate business and/or technical background for the baccalaureate program. FOREIGN LANGUAGE 8 Credits Required Credits must be earned in the same foreign language; the requirement may also be satisfied with two years of the same high school foreign language or appropriate score on an approved CLEP examination Total Lower Division Credits Required 60 UPPER DIVISION CORE REQUIREMENTS** 27 Credits Required ACG Accounting: Concepts and Practice BUL Law and Business FIN Financial and Economic Mgmt GEB Contemporary Business Practices GEB Business and Administrative Communication GEB Ethics for Business Leaders GEB Business Trends and Issues MAN Management Philosophy & Practice MAN Project Management ADDITIONAL UPPER DIVISION COURSE REQUIREMENTS** 33 Credits Required Students will work with an advisor to develop a program of study that includes electives from the approved list depending on the student s selected area of emphasis. Area of Emphasis Technical Electives** Choose from ACG, BCN 1230, BCN 2231, BUL, CAP, CGS, CIS 1000, COP, CTS, ECO, GEB, GRA, ISM, MAC 2233, MAN, MAR, PAD, STA, and/or other preapproved courses. Total Upper Division Elective Credits Required 60 Total Credits Required for The Degree 120 ** Depending on the student s associate s degree, with approval, some lower division credits may be substituted for upper division electives; however, all students must complete at least 40 upper division credits to meet baccalaureate degree requirements. PAGE 10 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

11 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (B.A.S.) (cont.) Code R100C Emphasis in Acquisitions REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required BUL Contract Formation and Admin BUL Acquisition Law Seminar MAN Leadership and Group Dynamics MAN Acquisition Management MAN Applications Seminar: Acquisitions Total Required Emphasis Credits 15 Emphasis in Project Management Code R100D REQUIRED COURSES 9 Credits Required BUL Contract Formation and Admin MAN Leadership and Group Dynamics MAN Applications Seminar: Project Mgmt Total Required Emphasis Credits 9 Emphasis in Quality Improvement Code R100F REQUIRED COURSES 6 Credits Required MAN Quality Management MAN Quality Certification: ISO 9000 Total Required Emphasis Credits 6 Emphasis in Technology Management Code R100H REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required GEB Business in a High Technology Environment ISM Software Essentials ISM Network Technologies for Info Professionals ISM Applications in Info Security MAN Leadership and Group Dynamics Total Required Emphasis Credits 15 Upper Division Elective Course Requirements UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVE COURSE REQUIREMENTS** 33 Credits Required Students will work with an advisor to develop a program of study that includes electives from the list below depending on the selected Area of Emphasis: BUL Contract Formation and Admin BUL Acquisition Law Seminar GEB Bus Project & Acq Terms/Concepts GEB Business Research GEB Business in a High Technology Environment GEB Special Topics: Project Management GEB Special Topics: Acquisitions GEB Special Topics: Quality Improvement GEB Special Topics: Management GEB Special Topics: Business Admin GEB Internship: Business ISM Network Technologies for Info Professionals ISM Software Essentials ISM Applications in Info Security ISM Electronic Commerce Systems & Strategies ISM Special Topics Technology Mgmt ISM Internship Technology Mgmt MAN Leadership and Group Dynamics MAN Issues in Human Resource Mgmt MAN Employee Staffing and Benefits MAN Training and Development MAN Acquisition Management MAN Log & Chain Supply MAN Labor Relations MAN Quality Management MAN Quality Certification: ISO 9000 MAN Strategic Planning & Management MAN Applications Seminar: Acquisitions MAN Applications Seminar: Project Mgmt MAN Contract Negotiations Seminar MAN Best-Value Source Selection MAN Logistics Management Seminar MAN Capstone in Mgmt & Supervision PAD Public Service Operations PAD Advanced Emergency Management PAD Issues in Public Service Admin PAD Special Topics in Public Service Administration _ Other Approved Upper Division Elective(s) Total Upper Division Elective Credits Required 33 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide PAGE 11

12 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION (B.A.S. Degree) General Info -- NWFSC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Management & Supervision (B.A.S.) which provides students a unique opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for career advancement in a variety of areas. There are four areas of emphasis: Supervision, Public Service Management, Healthcare Management, and Human Resources Management. The B.A.S. degree program provides a career-ladder for those who have already completed an associate degree and wish to continue their education at the bachelor s level or new students who have not yet obtained an associate degree. The program is an especially desirable educational option for graduates of the Community College of the Air Force and for individuals transitioning from active duty military to the civilian workplace. New students may begin this program of study in any term. For more information or to schedule an advising appointment contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Division, at (850) or [email protected]. Code R200J B.A.S. Degree 120 credits Emphasis in Supervision GENERAL EDUCATION 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II MAC College Algebra or other GE Math STA Statistics or other GE Math 6 GE Humanities (SATC) 4 GE Biological Science 4 GE Physical Science 3-4 GE Science or HLP Social Science/History/Government 3 Social Science/Behavioral Science 1 General Education Elective LOWER DIVISION ELECTIVES 24 Credits Required Students entering with an A.S. or A.A.S degree will have more than 24 elective credits and may need additional general education credits to meet the 36 general education credits required for the baccalaureate degree. Students entering with an A.A. degree may need additional electives to provide appropriate business and/or technical background for the baccalaureate program. FOREIGN LANGUAGE 8 Credits Required Credits must be earned in the same foreign language; the requirement may also be satisfied with two years of the same high school foreign language or appropriate score on an approved CLEP examination. Total Lower Division Credits Required 60 UPPER DIVISION CORE REQUIREMENTS** 27 Credits Required BUL Law and Business FIN Financial and Economic Mgmt GEB Business and Administrative Communication GEB Ethics for Business Leaders MAN Management Philosophy & Practice MAN Leadership and Group Dynamics MAN Organizational Behavior MAN Issues in Human Resource Mgmt MAN Strategic Planning & Management ADDITIONAL UPPER DIVISION COURSE REQUIREMENTS Credits Required Students will work with an advisor to develop a program of study that includes electives from the approved list depending on the student s selected area of emphasis. Additional Upper Division Course Requirements** Students will work with an advisor to develop a program of study that includes electives from the approved list depending on the student s selected Area of Emphasis Technical Electives** Choose from ACG, BCN 1230, BCN 2231, BUL, CAP, CGS, CIS 1000, COP, CTS, ECO, GEB, GRA, ISM, MAC 2233, MAN, MAR, PAD, STA, and/or other preapproved courses. ** Depending on the student s associate s degree, with approval, some lower division credits may be substituted for upper division electives; however, all students must complete at least 40 upper division credits to meet baccalaureate degree requirements. Total Upper Division Elective Credits Required 60 Total Credits Required for the Degree 120 Emphasis in Code R200K Healthcare Management REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required HSA Healthcare Organization and Mgmt HSA Intro to Healthcare Management HSA Contemporary Issues in Healthcare HSA Health Information Systems HSA Capstone in Healthcare Management REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required ISM Information Systems Management MAN Operations Research MAN Customer Relations for Managers GEB Special Topics: Management MAN Capstone in Mgmt & Supervision Emphasis in Public Code R200G Service Management REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required PAD Public Service Operations PAD Issues in Public Service Admin PAD Public Safety Systems Integration PAD Community Relations PAD Capstone in Public Service Emphasis in Human Code R200E Resources Management REQUIRED COURSES 15 Credits Required GEB Special Topics: Management MAN Intro to Human Resource Mgmt MAN Employee Staffing and Benefits MAN Training and Development MAN Capstone in Mgmt & Supervision PAGE 12 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

13 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth Through Four (B.S. Degree) General Info -- The State Board of Education approved a new bachelor s degree for NWF State College starting in the academic year a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (B.S.) that will focus on training professionals to work with children ages birth through four years. The new degree is the first in the region and will provide a career ladder to increased pay potential for those currently employed in the field at child care facilities, pre-kindergarten programs, Head Start programs and more. The degree also provides a pathway to a bachelor s degree for students enrolled in the college s current associate degree and certificate programs in Early Childhood Education. The bachelor s curriculum will focus on the practical, applied knowledge essential in the field and will work seamlessly for current students who wish to move from an associate degree to the bachelor s, as well as for new students who want to pursue a career working with young children. In addition to its current programs in Early Childhood Education, NWF State College operates a nationally accredited Child Development and Education Center (CDEC) on its Niceville campus that serves the children of students and the public, and the center will serve as a lab classroom for the new bachelor s program. For information on the program, contact Beverly Sandlin, NWF State College Director of Early Childhood Education, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the Job Outlook? The career opportunities for graduates with a Bachelor s degree is strong as most federal and private early childhood programs now require the bachelor s degree for directors and teachers. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accrediting Academy now stipulates that all child center directors must have a bachelor s degree for facilities which have the national accreditation. Additionally, federal regulations now require that 50 percent of Head Start teachers must hold a bachelor s degree. B.S. Degree Code S credits GENERAL EDUCATION 1 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II MGF Mathematics for Liberal Arts I Or other General Education Math 3 General Education Math 6 GE Humanities (SATC) 4 GE Biological Science 4 GE Physical Science 3-4 GE Science or HLP Social Science/History/Government 3 Social Science/Behavioral Science 1 General Education Elective STATE-MANDATED PREREQUISITES 21 Credits Required EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education EEC Early Childhood Ed Foundations EEC Internship, Early Childhood Ed EEC Assessment in Early Childhood Ed EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDF Intro to Diversity for Educators EME Intro to Technology for Educators LOWER DIV. ELECTIVE 3 Credits Required EEC XXXX 3 Early Childhood Technical Elective FOREIGN LANGUAGE 8 Credits Required Credits must be earned in the same foreign language; the requirement may also be satisfied with two years of the same high school foreign language or appropriate score on an approved CLEP examination. Total Lower Division (Associate Degree) Requirements 60 UPPER DIV. EDUCATION 42 Credits Required EEC Teaching the Language Arts in Early Childhood Education EEC Art, Music, and Movement EEC Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers EEC Professionalism/Program Develop EEC Families and Diversity EEC Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood Education EEC Systematic Observation and Assmt EEC Principles and Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Social Studies EEX Classroom Management in Early Childhood Education EEX Young Children with Special Needs EDG Internship Total Upper Division Education Courses Requirements 42 1 Students entering with an A.S. or A.A.S. degree will complete 18 General Education hours within the B.S. in Early Childhood coursework. Students entering with an A.A. degree will complete 18 hours of Early Childhood technical coursework within the B.S. in Early Childhood, in accordance with a signed program of study designed by a program advisor. Total Credit Requirements for Degree 120 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 13

14 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH ESOL & READING ENDORSEMENTS (B.S. Degree) General Info -- The NWFSC Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.S.) program is designed to prepare students for teaching positions in grades one through six. The program provides suffi cient hours to earn the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsement and the reading endorsement. To be admitted to the NWFSC Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program, students must satisfy certain admissions requirements. School-based fi eld experiences are infused throughout the NWFSC Elementary Education Teacher Education program. Students will complete a 450 hour teaching internship, or student teaching assignment, as the culminating experience in the program. Students seeking the reading endorsement will complete an additional 60 hour teaching practicum. This teaching component is designed to ensure adequate application and practice of teaching skills learned in the classroom setting. In addition, many classes have an additional fi eld experience component in which the student will observe in the classroom, attend school staff meetings, present a lesson in the school setting or complete other school-based activities. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Teacher Education at (850) Will I be a certified teacher when I have completed the Bachelor of Science degree? The bachelor s degree is a crucial element in obtaining Florida teacher certifi cation. Actual certifi cation is determined by the Florida Department of Education and there are additional steps associated with the process. This program is designed to cover the content and competencies required by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in preparation for certifi cation in Elementary Education. The Elementary Education program will also qualify the student to seek the reading endorsement & ESOL endorsement. The FLDOE website ( doe.org) provides current information regarding certifi cation requirements. B.S.E. Degree Code S200E 120 credits GENERAL EDUCATION 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II 6 General Education Mathematics 6 (MGF 1106 and MAC 1105 recommended) 6 General Education Humanities (HUM 1020 recommended) GLY 2010C 4 Principles of Geology I 1, 2 PHY 4 GE Physical Science 1 BSC 4 GE Biological Science 1 3 GE Social Science/History/ Government 3 (POS or AMH) 3 GE Social Science/Behavioral Science 3 (GEA or ECO) 1 It is recommended that at least one physical or biological science include a lab. 2 Other general education natural science courses may meet this program requirement; see your advisor. 3 The two courses not taken to meet General Education requirements should be taken as lower division electives. STATE-MANDATED PREREQUISITES 9 Credits Required EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDF Intro to Diversity for Educators EME Intro to Technology for Educators LOWER DIV. ELECTIVES 4 15 Credits Required AMH 3 American History I or II DEP Child Growth and Development ECO 3 Economics I or II EDP Educational Psychology EEX Intro to Exceptional Children GEA World Regional Geography LIT Introduction to Children s and Adolescent Literature POS American Government PSY Psychology SPC Speech SYG Social Problems 4 Students who do not have foreign language requirement at the high school level must complete eight (8) credits of foreign language. Total Lower Division (Associate Degree) Requirements 60 UPPER DIV. EDUCATION 33 Credits Required EDG Instructional Strategies EDF Human Development and Learning EDF Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education EEX Methods of Inclusion & Collaboration EDG 3410C 3 Classroom Management, School Safety, Law, and Ethics TSL 3081C 3 TESOL Issues and Practice RED 3309C 3 Early and Emergent Literacy K-2 RED 3511C 3 Intermediate Literacy 3-6: Reading and Thinking RED Integration of Assessment into Classroom Reading RED 4519C 3 Diagnostic and Instructional Interventions in Reading EDE Integrating Art, Music, and Physical Education METHODS COURSES 15 Credits Required EDE 4226C 3 Integrated Language Arts, Social Science and Literature MAE 3350C 3 Principles and Methods for Teaching Mathematics K-8 SCE 3350C 3 Principles and Methods for Teaching Science K-8 LAE 4343C 3 Writing Across the Curriculum TSL 4140C 3 ESOL Methods, Curriculum and Assessment INTERNSHIP 12 Credits Required EDG Internship EDE 4930C 1 Seminar in Elementary Education RED 4854C 2 Reading Field Experience Total Internship Requirements 12 Total Upper Division Requirements 60 Total Credit Requirements for Degree 120 PAGE 14 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

15 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (B.S. Degree) General Info -- The NWFSC Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Math Education (B.S.) degree program is designed to prepare students for teaching positions in math at the middle school level. To be admitted to the NWFSC Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Math Education degree program, students must satisfy certain admissions requirements. The Bachelor s in Middle Grades Education degree program is 120 credits; 60 credits are earned at the lower division and 60 credits are earned at the upper division. Students who enroll full-time should be able to complete the full 120 credits in four years; students who enter the program as juniors and attend full-time should be able to complete the program in two years. However, the teaching internship requirement can be completed only in the Fall or Spring terms, which may impact the student s completion date. School-based field experiences are infused throughout the NWF State College Middle Grades Math Education degree program. Students will complete a 450 hour teaching internship, or student teaching assignment, as the culminating experience in the program. This teaching component is designed to ensure adequate application and practice of teaching skills learned in the classroom setting. In addition, many classes have an additional field experience component in which the student will observe in the classroom, attend school staff meetings, present a lesson in the school setting, or complete other school-based activities. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Teacher Education at (850) Will I be a certified teacher when I have completed the Bachelor of Science degree? The bachelor s degree is a crucial element in obtaining Florida teacher certification. Actual certification is determined by the Florida Department of Education, and there are additional steps associated with the process. This program is designed to cover the content and competencies required by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in preparation for certification in Middle Grades Math Education. The FLDOE website ( provides current information regarding certification requirements. B.S.E. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code S200M 120 credits 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II 6 General Education Mathematics 6 General Education Humanities 3 GE Social Science/History/Govmt 3 GE Social Science/Behavioral Science (PSY 2012 recom.) GLY 2010C 4 Principles of Geology I 1, 2 BSC 4 GE Biological Science 1 PHY 4 GE Physical Science 1 1 It is recommended that at least one physical or biological science include a lab. 2 Other general education natural science courses may meet this program requirement; see your advisor. STATE-MANDATED PREREQUISITES 17 Credits Required EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDF Intro to Diversity for Educators EME Intro to Technology for Educators MAC Calculus I MAC 4 Approved mathematics course LOWER DIV. ELECTIVES 7 Credits Required MAC College Algebra MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra MAC Trigonometry MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry MAC Calculus for Business 3 Students who have not met the foreign language requirement at the high school level must complete (8) college credits of foreign language. Core Professional Education COURSES 27 Credits Required EDG Instructional Strategies EDF Human Development and Learning EDF Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education EEX Methods of Inclusion & Collaboration EDG 3410C 3 Classroom Management, School Safety, Law, and Ethics EME 3410C 3 Integrating Technology in the Classroom TSL 3081C 3 TESOL Issues and Practice RED 3335C 3 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas RED 3324C 3 Teaching in the Middle Grades Curriculum ADDITIONAL METHODS & CONTENT COURSES REQUIRED 23 Credits Required MAE 4312C 3 How Children Learn Math MAE 3350C 3 Principles and Methods for Teaching Mathematics K-8 MAE 4940C 1 Teaching Methods in Middle Grades Math Field Experience MTG College Geometry MAC Calculus II or another department approved Math elective MHF History of Mathematics STA Statistics or another department approved Statistics course MHF Set Theory and Logic OR MAD Applied Discrete Mathematics INTERNSHIP & SEMINAR 10 Credits Required EDG Internship MAE 4930C 1 Seminar in Math Education Total Lower Division (Associate Degree) Requirements 3 60 Total Credit Requirements for Degree 120 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 15

16 B.S.E. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDDLE GRADES GENERAL SCIENCES EDUCATION (B.S. Degree) General Info -- The NWFSC Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Science Education (B.S.) degree program is designed to prepare students for teaching positions in science at the middle school level. To be admitted to this degree program students must satisfy certain admissions requirements. School-based fi eld experiences are infused throughout the NWFSC Middle Grades Science Education degree program. Students complete a 450 hour teaching internship, or student teaching assignment, as the culminating experience in the program. This teaching component is designed to ensure adequate application and practice of teaching skills learned in the classroom setting. In addition, many classes have an additional fi eld experience component in which the student will observe in the classroom, attend school staff meetings, present a lesson in the school setting, or complete other schoolbased activities. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Teacher Education at (850) Will I be a certified teacher when I have completed the Bachelor of Science degree? The bachelor s degree is a crucial element in obtaining Florida teacher certifi cation. Actual certifi cation is determined by the Florida Department of Education, and there are additional steps associated with the process. This program is designed to cover the content and competencies required by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in preparation for certifi cation in Middle Grades Science Education. The FLDOE website ( doe.org) provides current information regarding certifi cation requirements. Code S200S 120 credits 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II MAC College Algebra MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra 6 General Education Humanities 3 GE Social Science/History/Govmt 3 GE Social Science/Behavioral Science (PSY 2012 recom.) GLY 2010C 4 Principles of Geology I 1 BSC 1010C 4 Principles of Biology I 2 CHM Chemical Science OR PHY Physical Science STATE-MANDATED PREREQUISITES 20 Credits Required EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDF Intro to Diversity for Educators EME Intro to Technology for Educators GLY C 4 Geological Science 1,3 BSC 1011C 4 Principles of Biology II 2 OCE C 3 Oceanographic Science LOWER DIV. ELECTIVE 4 Credits Required 4 Physical Science Elective (EVS 1001C recommended particularly if the student s two-sequence science with lab was physical or chemical science instead of biological science) 1 Other general education natural science courses may meet this program requirement; see your advisor. 2 All students must take a two-course science sequence with a lab. Students who substitute CHM 1045C or PHY 1053C for BSC 1010C in their GE coursework, must substitute CHM 1046C or PHY 1054C for BSC 1011C in the state-mandated prerequisites. Remember that NWFSC GE requirements include a biological science; this college requirement cannot be waived for students completing their A.A. degree at NWFSC. Note: BSC 1011C serves as a prerequisite for ISC 4145, which is required in the B.S. Middle Grades Science Teacher Education program. Therefore, the most efficient lower-division course selection includes BSC 1010C to meet the GE biological science requirement, followed by BSC 1011C. This course sequence meets GE requirements, state-mandated prerequisite requirements, and one prerequisite for a course in upper division. CORE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES 27 Credits Required EDG Instructional Strategies EDF Human Development and Learning EDF Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education EEX Methods of Inclusion & Collaboration EDG 3410C 3 Classroom Management, School Safety, Law, and Ethics EME 3410C 3 Integrating Technology in the Classroom TSL 3081C 3 TESOL Issues and Practice RED 3335C 3 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas RED 3324C 3 Teaching in the Middle Grades Curriculum ADDITIONAL METHODS & CONTENT COURSES REQUIRED 23 Credits Required SCE 3350C 3 Principles and Methods for Teaching Science K-8 SCE 4940C 1 Teaching Methods in Middle Grades Science Field Experience ISC Environmental Systems CHM Chemical Science OR PHY Physical Science 12 Three department approved science electives INTERNSHIP 10 Credits Required EDG Internship SCE 4930C 1 Seminar in Science Education Total Lower Division (Associate Degree) Requirements 4 60 Total Upper Division Credits 60 Total Credit Requirements For Degree Some students may have satisfied this requirement in their General Education courses, in which case another college credit course may be substituted here. 4 Students who have not met the foreign language requirement at the high school level must complete (8) college credits of foreign language. PAGE 16 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

17 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N. Degree) General Info -- The NWF State College RN to B.N.S. degree program is designed for the Florida Licensed Registered Nurses who are seeking a bachelor s degree in nursing. Registered Nurses may already be 75% finished with their B.N.S., as at NWFSC, 14 credit hours are awarded (at no cost) to all RN to B.N.S. students just before earning their B.N.S. The B.N.S. degree brings the nurse an excellent potential for promotion and better employment options. A B.N.S. degree is required for numerous positions in bedside nursing, nursing leadership, case management, and public health clinics. It is the pathway to teach nursing and the route to becoming an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Nurse Midwife (CNM), or commissioned military officer. For Registered Nurses with a B.N.S. degree the salary range is from $40,000 to $67,000 per year. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Dr. Beth Norton, Director, at (850) or [email protected]. Online Courses -- The upper division nursing courses in the NWF State College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are offered online, while clinical experiences are located in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Clinical is scheduled by the students within a flexible framework of available dates, times, and sites. Students can complete the program in one to two years and most students have full-time careers as Registered Nurses while completing their B.N.S. National Accreditation -- The B.N.S. nursing program at NWFSC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) For more information regarding disclosure, please review pages of the CCNE Procedures for Accreditation of Baccalaureate Code S100 and Graduate Degree Nursing Programs B.S.N. Degree 120 credits GENERAL EDUCATION 36 Credits Required ENC English Composition I ENC English Composition II 3 General Education Math STA Statistics 6 GE Humanities (SATC) BSC 1085C 4 Anatomy and Physiology I BSC 1086C 4 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 General Education Physical Science PSY Psychology OR SYG Sociology 3 GE Social Science/History/Govmt B.S.N. Common PREREQUISITE Courses 13 Credits Required DEP Human Growth and Development HUN Nutrition (or NUR equivalent) MCB 2010C 4 Microbiology, Allied Health 3 CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY Course (CHM, PHY may be used for GE if 4 hours) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 8 Credits Required Credits must be earned in the same foreign language; the requirement may also be satisfied with two years of the same high school foreign language or appropriate score on an approved CLEP examination. Lower Division Nursing & Other COURSES Credits Required Generally, these are the NUR courses required in the associate degree nursing program; credits may vary depending on how many additional non-nur credits are needed to meet associate degree requirements. Lower division Credits 76 Credits Required Lower division credits may differ from this number depending on whether or not the student must complete additional prerequisites or foreign language credits. Upper division Nursing Courses 30 Credits Required NUR Dimensions of Baccalaureate Nursing Practice NUR Portfolio I NUR 3067C 3 Health Assessment NUR Writing for Success in Nursing NUR Nursing Care of Complex Clients NUR Evidence-Based Practice: Incorporating Nursing Research NUR 4615C 5 Family and Community Health NUR 4827C 5 Nursing Management & Leadership NUR Portfolio II NUR Health Care Issues NUR * 3 Upper Division Nursing Elective May I begin the program if I have not completed some of the pre-requisite courses? Yes, once accepted into the program you may begin. Students must complete all general education and prerequisite courses prior to taking any senior level courses. May I challenge courses? Challenge exams are available in selected nursing courses. Permission must be arranged in advance. *Available Upper Division Nursing Electives Credits NUR Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations NUR Nursing Ethics NUR Clinical Pathophysiology NSP Intro to Critical Care Nursing NSP The Professional Nurse Manager and Leader NSP Nursing Care of Military and Veteran Populations Portfolio Credits are awarded after successful completion of the Portfolio I and II courses 14 Total Upper Division Credits 44 Total Credits for the B.S.N. Degree 120 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 17

18 Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree A.A. Degree = First Two Years of a Bachelor s Degree The Associate in Arts degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor s degree program and prepares students to continue studies in any upper division bachelor s degree program -- whether at NWFSC or at another college or university program. The A.A. degree may also be earned as a stand-alone degree. The A.A. program of study offers all the necessary prerequisite courses for Florida s system of state colleges and universities. The A.A. is also recognized and welcomed in transfer to universities nationwide. As part of Florida s public system of higher education, college courses at NWFSC carry the same course numbers as those offered at the state s universities and are recognized as equivalent courses. The Associate in Arts degree includes 60 college credits, including a 36 hour general education core and 24 elective credits. Earn your Associate in Arts degree at NWFSC and you are guaranteed admission to one of Florida s public universities as a Junior (transfer student with acceptance of 60 credit hours) through NWFSC s participation in the statewide Articulation Agreement. Other transfer rights are also guaranteed by the State through this unique agreement. Individual Program of Study Tailored to Your Degree Goal! The A.A. degree is your gateway to more than 200 bachelor s degree programs in Florida and transfer opportunities nationwide. A.A. degree students should work closely with a counselor or faculty advisor to select the appropriate courses to meet their degree goals. Schedule a free appointment today with one of NWFSC s educational advisors to discuss your long-term educational goals. Meeting with an advisor face-to-face is a great way to get personalized answers to your college questions. Once you ve completed the online admissions application, advisors will help you outline your first two years of coursework for any bachelor s degree program of study. Open Door Admissions to A.A. Degree NWFSC has an open door admissions policy. This means any student who has a valid high school diploma, State GED or a Home School affidavit may be admitted to the NWFSC Associate of Arts degree program (see the college catalog for complete requirements at The college does not use grade point average or test scores to determine admission. Scores from the ACT, SAT or the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) are used to help place students in appropriate courses not as a requirement for admission. First-time-in-college students whose placement test scores are less than the designated minimums may be required to take necessary College Preparatory (Prep) courses. See NWFSC offers a College Success class (SLS 1101) that is recommended for new students. Any student who may be required to take College Success, must do so during their first semester at the college. Search for SLS 1101 in the online schedule of classes at for a complete listing of all the day, time and location options for enrolling in the College Success class. Students may be admitted to the college at any time during the year. Call NWFSC Admissions at (850) A.A. Degree = University Transfer & University Success! NWFSC graduates who transfer to Florida s university system earn among the highest grade point averages in the state - an average GPA of Our small class size, quality faculty and personal attention prepare you for success in any degree program you wish to pursue! A.A. Degree = Largest Degree Program! The Associate in Arts program of study is the largest degree program offered by the college with 75% of all NWFSC students enrolled in an A.A. or University transfer program of study. Class Times, Locations & Flexible Schedule Options Students may pursue an Associate in Arts degree through hundreds of different courses each term offered in day, evening, weekend, hybrid, fast-track and ecampus/online formats. New students may begin the A.A. program of study in any term. For specific day, time, location & ecampus options for courses, see the see the Schedule of Classes at Page 18 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

19 Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Those pursing an A.A. degree must complete sixty (60) college credits to earn the degree. Thirty-six (36) of these credits must be General Education core credits distributed across the five subject areas noted below. The remaining twenty-four (24) elective credits should be selected in consultation with an advisor, who will assist the student in selecting college credits most advantageous to the student s educational goals. See the Schedule of classes at for specific day, time, location and ecampus/online options available for all courses noted below. Important Note: Information presented below about Associate in Arts degree requirements is a synopsis. Students should consult the college catalog or schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to plan a specific program of study to meet your educational goals. For information call (850) or the NWFSC campus nearest you. General Education Requirements COMMUNICATION SKILLS 6 Credits Required ENC English Composition l ENC English Composition ll MATHEMATICS 6-7 Credits Required MAC College Algebra MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra MAC Trigonometry MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry MAC Calculus I MAC Calculus II MAC Calculus III MAC Calculus for Business MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics MAP Differential Equations MAS Linear Algebra MGF Math for Liberal Arts I MGF Math for Liberal Arts II MTG College Geometry STA Statistics OR STA Statistical Applications HUMANITIES 6 Credits Required I. Speaking-Across-The-Curriculum Humanities ARH Art History: Pre-Renaissance ARH Art History: Renaissance - 18th Century to Neo-Classicism ARH Architecture History ARH Art History: Modern Art HUM Humanities Introduction HUM Humanities Contemporary Perspective MUH Humanities Music PHI Introduction to Ethics THE Humanities Cinema Appreciation THE Introduction to Theater History THE Dramatic Literature II. General Humanities AML American Literature I AML American Literature II ARH Humanities Art ENL 2012A 3 English Literature I ENL English Literature II HUM Humanities Foreign Study LIT Contemporary Literature LIT World Literature I HUMANITIES (cont.) LIT World Literature II PHI Intro to Philosophy REL Intro to World Religions NATURAL SCIENCES Credits Required Select from each of the three areas below: I. Biological Science: (Choose One) BOT 1010C 4 Botany BSC General Biology BSC 1010C 4 Principles of Biology I BSC 1011C 4 Principles of Biology II BSC 1085C 4 Anatomy and Physiology I BSC 1086C 4 Anatomy and Physiology II ZOO 1010C 4 Zoology II. Physical Science: (Choose One) AST Astronomy CHM Chemical Science CHM 1032C 4 Gen. Chemistry for Life Sciences CHM 1045C 4 College Chemistry I CHM 1046C 4 College Chemistry II ESC Earth Science EVS 1001C 4 Environmental Sciences GLY 2010C 4 Principles of Geology I GLY 2100C 4 Principles of Geology II ISC Natural Disasters Causes, Conseq., Human Response MET Introduction to Meteorology OCE 1001C 4 Oceanography & Marine Biology OCE 1013C 4 Aquatic Environmental Science PHY Physical Science PHY 1053C 4 Physics I PHY 1054C 4 Physics II PHY 2048C 4 College Physics I PHY 2049C 4 College Physics II III. Choose one additional science from above or choose one of the following: BSC 2020C 4 Human Structure and Function GLY 2601C 4 Introduction to Paleontology HLP Wellness: Practice & Theory OR any Biological or Physical Science from above 36 credits Social Sciences/History/Government 3 Select one from the list below: AMH American History I AMH American History II AMH American Civilization POS American Government POT History/Ideas of Political Science SYG Social Problems WOH World Civilization I WOH World Civilization II WOH Twentieth Century SOCIAL SCIENCE/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 3 Select one Social Science course from list below OR a second Social Science course from above ANT Introduction to Anthropology ANT Introduction to Archaeology ECO Economics I GEA World Regional Geography PSY Psychology SYG Sociology General Education Electives - That may be used to count toward GE core Maximum of 1 credit from each course may be used toward the total 36 core credits required ASL of 4 American Sign Language I BSC 1005L 1 Biology Lab DEP of 3 Human Growth & Development FRE of 4 French I CHI of 4 Mandarin Chinese I ESC 1000L 1 Earth Science Lab ENG Research Papers HUN of 3 Nutrition LIS Library Skills LIS Internet Research LIT of 3 Intro Children s & Adolescent Lit. LIT of 3 Literature of War/20th Century PHY 1020L 1 Physical Science Lab SLS of 3 College Success SLS Effective Study SPC Essentials of Speech SPC of 3 Speech SPC of 3 Interpersonal Communication SPN of 4 Spanish I Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 19

20 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) Florida College & University Transfer - Baccalaureate Programs Through the A.A. program of study, NWFSC offers all the necessary prerequisite courses for transfer into more than 200 baccalaureate programs offered at State Universities or State Colleges such as NWFSC, which offers 7 baccalaureate programs. State baccalaureate programs are listed below to assist students in designing an Associate in Arts (A.A.) program of study. Elective credits in the A.A. degree should be tailored to the student s education goals or the degree requirements of the upper division major/program of study intended. For information on selecting appropriate prerequisite courses for each program, contact NWFSC Advising at (850) to develop a Program of Study. Bachelor s programs offered at NWFSC are noted below in bold underline and may also be found on pages Program changes, additions or deletions are mandated through the Florida Department of Education. See the college catalog for complete A.A. degree requirements. Certain restrictions apply. Accounting Actuarial Science Advertising Aerospace Engineering African-American (Black) Studies Agricultural (Food & Resource) Economics Agricultural Business/Operations Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Teacher Education (Vocational) Agriculture Science American Studies Animal Science - Animal Biology Animal Science - Animal Industry Anthropology Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Applied Science Architectural Engineering Technology Architecture Art History & Appreciation Art Teacher Education Art, General Asian Studies Astronomy Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology, General Biological & Physical Sciences - Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences Biological & Physical Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Biomedical Sciences Biomedical/Bioengineering Biotechnology Botany, General Business Administration & Management Business Administration Business Managerial Economics Business Marketing Management Business, General Business Technology Education Cardiopulmonary Science Chemical Engineering Chemical Sciences Chemistry Chemistry - Teacher Education Civil Engineering Classics Coastal & Ocean Engineering Communication (Mass) or Converged Communications Communication Studies Communications and Media Studies Community Health Community Health Liaison Computational Biology Computer & Information Science (Computer Science, Info. Systems, Information Science) Information Technology Computer Science Computer Criminology Computer Engineering Computer Engineering - Computer & Information Engineering Computer Networking Construction Engineering Construction/Building Technology Criminal Forensic Studies Criminal Justice Studies Criminology Dance Dance Education Dental Hygiene Dietetics/Nutritional Services Digital Arts/Digital Media (Computer Animation, Digital Arts/Digital Media) Digital Interactive Systems/Visual Language Digital Media Drama Education Dramatic Arts/Theatre East Asian Languages Economics - Social Sciences Economics - Business Education with Teaching Certifications in Elementary Ed and Exceptional Student Ed with Endorsements in English for Speakers of Other Languages and Reading Education of Blind & Visually Handicapped Education of Specific Learning Disabled Education of the Emotionally Handicapped Education of the Mentally Handicapped Educational Studies SPC Electrical, Electronics Engineering Electronic Engineering Technology Elementary Teacher Education - NWFSC Energy Technology Management Engineering Technology Engineering Technology, General (Electrical, Construction, Instructional Engineering) English Teacher Education English, General Entomology Environmental Health Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Studies Exercise Science Exercise Science - Fitness/Wellness Family & Consumer Sciences Education Family and Children Sciences Finance, General Finance, Banking Financial Services Fire Science Management Fire and Emergency Services Food Science & Technology (Food Science, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences) Foreign Language, Multiple Foreign Languages Teacher Education Forensic Science Forest Resources & Conservation (Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, Forest Resources & Conservation) French French and Francophone Studies Geography Page 20 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

21 Geology Geology - Earth Science Teacher Education Geomatics Engineering Geosciences German Gerontology Graphic Design Greek Health Information Management Health Science Health Services Administration Health Teacher Education Health and Physical Education, General (Sport Management, Physical Athletic Training, Health and Physical Education, Exercise Science) History Home Economics, General Horticulture Science Hospitality Administration/Management Human Resource Development Human Resource Management Human Services Humanities Industrial & Systems Engineering Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Information Engineering Technology Information Sciences and Studies - Computer Information Systems Information Technology Information Technology - Bioinformation Information Technology - Information Systems Technology Insurance & Risk Management Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Business Management International Relations International/Global Studies Italian Jazz Studies Jewish Studies Journalism Jr. High/Middle School Teacher Education Landscape Architecture Landscape and Nursery Horticulture Latin Latin American Studies Legal Assisting Liberal Arts & Sciences Linguistics Management Info Systems - Business/Data Processing/Business Information Management Management Info Systems - Information Sciences and Systems Management Science Marine Science Marine/Aquatic Biology Maritime Studies Marketing - Advertising Materials Engineering Mathematics Teacher Education - Secondary Mathematics Ed, Jr. High/Middle School Mathematics Teacher Education - Jr. High/ Middle School Mathematics Education (NWFSC) Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Meteorology Microbiology/Bacteriology Middle Eastern Studies Motion Picture & Television Technology Multi-/Interdisciplinary Multimedia Studies, B.A. - Journalism, Film & Video Studies Music Composition Music History & Appreciation Music Management and Merchandising Music Performance Music Studies Music Teacher Education Music Therapy Music, General Music, General, Music Teacher Education Nuclear Engineering Nursing - (NWFSC) Oceanography Orthotics & Prosthetics Packaging Science Paralegal Studies Parks & Recreation Management (Instruction, Professional, Recreation and Tourism, Natural Resource Recreation Management, Hospitality, Rec, & Resort Mgmt., Parks & Recreation Mgmt.) Pharmacy Philosophy Philosophy and Religion Photography Physical Education Teacher Education Physical Science Physics Physics - Physics Teacher Education Plant Sciences Political Science & Government Portuguese Pre-Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher Education (Age 3 through Grade 3, Birth through Age 4, Combined Age 3 through Grade 3 and Birth through Age 4) Project Management (NWFSC) Psychobiology Psychology, General Public Health Public Policy and Administration Public Relations & Organizational Communication Public Safety Management Public Safety Administration Public Safety/Homeland Security Public Safety and Security Radio & TV Broadcasting Radiologic and Imaging Science Real Estate Religious Studies Resort & Hospitality Management Restaurant and Food Service Management Rhetorical Speech & Communication Russian Russian & East European Studies Science Teacher Education (Biology Teacher Ed, Chemistry Teacher Education, Earth/Space Teacher Education, Physics Teacher Education, Middle Grades Science Teacher Ed (NWFSC)) Secondary Teacher Education - English, Social Science Sign Language Social Psychology Social Sciences Teacher Education (History, Social Science, Economics, and Political Science) Social Sciences, General Social Work, General Sociology - Anthropology Sociology Soils Science Spanish Special Education, General Speech Pathology & Audiology Sport Management Statistics Studio/Fine Art Studio/Fine Art - Graphic Design Supervision and Management (General Business Management, Organizational Management, Supervision and Organizational Management) Surveying Sustainability Management Sustainability and Built Environment Technology Education Technology Management Textiles & Clothing (Apparel Design Technology, Retail Merchandising & Product Development) Tourism and Travel Services Management Trade & Industrial Teacher Ed (Vocational) Transportation Management Urban & Regional Planning Urban Design Veterinary Technology Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Women s Studies Zoology Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 21

22 Associate in Science Degrees, Certificates, & Diplomas Listed by Career Programs All Associate in Science (AS) degrees have companion certificates (CCC or PSAV) that can be used as career pathways toward the AS degree. Students who complete one or more college credit certificate(s) in the career pathway have completed approximately 45%-50% of the course requirements in the companion AS degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor or a faculty advisor in the career area to explore these opportunities. Career Paths Accounting Technology (AS) Accounting Technology Management (CCC) Architectural Design & Construction Technology (AS) Business Administration (AS) Business Management (CCC) Business Specialist (Marketing) (CCC) Computer Engineering Technology (AS) Microcomputer Repair/Installer (CCC) Computer Information Technology (AS) Computer Programming & Analysis (AS) Computer Programmer (CCC) Computer Programming Specialist (CCC) Criminal Justice Technology (AS) Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Basic (PSAV) Correctional Officer (Basic) (PSAV) Law Enforcement Officer (Basic) (PSAV) Customer Relationship Management (AS) Customer Service Technology (ATD) Database Technology (AS) Dental Assisting (PSAV) see Health Services Management (A.S. degree) Digital Media/Multimedia Technology (AS) Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring (CCC) Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation (CCC) Drafting & Design Technology (AS) AutoCAD Foundations (CCC) Drafting Design (CCC) Early Childhood Education (AS) Child Care Center Management Specialization (CCC)...49 Child Development Early Intervention (CCC) Infant/Toddler Specialization (CCC) Preschool Specialization (CCC) Emergency Administration & Management (AS) Emergency Administrator & Manager (CCC) Firefighter (Basic) (PSAV) Homeland Security Emergency Manager (CCC) Emergency Medical Services (AS) Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) (CCC) Paramedic (CCC) Engineering Technology Advanced Technology Specialization Option (AS) Digital Design & Modeling Specialization Option (AS) Digital Manufacturing Specialization Option (AS) Mechanical Design & Fabrication Specialization Option (AS) Companion Certificates CNC Machinist (CCC) Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CCC) Digital Manufacturing Specialist (CCC) Engineering Technology Support Specialist (CCC) Rapid Prototyping Specialist (CCC) Firefighter (Basic) (PSAV) see Emergency Administration & Management (AS) Graphics Technology Graphic Design Option (AS) Graphics Technology Visual Artist Option (AS) Graphic Design Production (CCC) Graphic Design Support (CCC) Health Services Management (AS) Dental Assisting (PSAV) Medical Coder/Biller (ATD) Industrial Management Technology (AS) Internet Services Technology (AS) Information Technology Administration (CCC) Web Development Specialist (CCC) IT Security (AS) Database and E-Commerce Security (CCC) Music Production Technology (AS) Audio Technology (Recording Arts) (CCC) Network Systems Technology (AS) Advanced Network Infrastructure (CCC) Digital Forensics (CCC) IP Communications (CCC) Network Enterprise Administration (CCC) Network Infrastructure (CCC) Network Security (CCC) Network Server Administration (CCC) Network Support Technician (CCC) UNIX/Linux System Administrator (CCC) Nursing RN (AS) Office Administration (AS) Medical Office Management (CCC) Office Management (CCC) Office Specialist (CCC) Paralegal Studies (AS) Radiography (AS) Recreation Technology (AS) Theater & Entertainment Technology Acting Specialization Option (AS) Costuming Specialization Option (AS) Dance Specialization Option (AS) Musical Theater Specialization Option (AS) Technical Theater Specialization Option (AS) Stage Technology (Theater & Entertainment) (CCC) Welding - Applied Technologies (PSAV) AS Associate of Science Degree CCC College Credit Certificate ATD Applied Technology Diploma PSAV Career and Technical or Vocational Certificate Page 22 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

23 ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) General Info -- NWFSC offers a two-year program of study leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Accounting Technology. Students may also complete a College Credit Certificate in Accounting Technology Management while completing the A.S. degree requirements. Both programs provide students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. The NWFSC Accounting Technology program includes content in microcomputer applications, business math, economics, managerial accounting, payroll accounting, federal income tax and more. Graduates will also have knowledge of accounting principles, business law, and effective communication in order to be an asset to any business or organization. For those who wish to pursue a Bachelor s degree in Accounting, NWFSC provides all the prerequisite courses for the first two years of a four-year Accounting degree through the NWFSC Associate in Arts program of study. The A.A. degree with an emphasis in Business qualifies students for entry as a junior into an upper-division university program in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business Economics and more. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Career opportunities in business are among the fastest growing jobs in Florida. The starting salary range is between $22,006 to $36,899 a year for those who earn an Associate degree in Accounting. The Florida salary average for those in this field is $50,328 or higher depending on experience. Graduates who earn the A.S. degree in Accounting Technology find career opportunities with employers such as manufacturers, retailers, businesses and corporations, insurance firms, government agencies, financial institutions, and non-profit organizations. Positions include: Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Auditing Clerk, Billing Clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk, or Tax Clerk. Some of the duties in these positions include data entry, payroll and invoice processing, preparation of budgets and forecasting, and cash management. The NWFSC certificate programs in Accounting provide graduates entry-level employment opportunities for similar jobs. A.S. Degree Business Programs 64 Total Credits Required Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 33 Credits Required ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting ACG Computer Applications in Accounting ACO Payroll Accounting CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Computer Applications for Business ECO Economics I GEB Introduction to Business MTB Business Math TAX Federal Income Tax TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 13 Credits CTS Introduction to Windows ECO Economics II BUL Business Law I BUL Business Law II GEB Business Ethics OST Business Communications MAN Management STA Statistics CTS Network Technology GEB Internship Business Total Program Credits Required 64 Accounting Technology Management Code 6370 (College Credit Certificate) 27 Credits Earn a Certificate while completing the A.S. degree by completing the requirements below. CORE COURSES 27 Credits Required ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting ACG Computer Applications in Accounting ACO Payroll Accounting CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Computer Applications for Business GEB Introduction to Business 3 Other Approved College Credits Total Core Credits Required 27 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 23

24 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (A.S. Degree) Business Programs 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a two-year program of study leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Business Administration. Students may also complete a College Credit Certificate in Business Management or Business Specialist (Marketing emphasis) while completing the A.S. degree requirements. Both programs provide students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. The NWFSC Business Administration program provides students the training and knowledge needed to manage and direct employees, programs and resources, hire staff, prepare budgets, and perform a variety of other tasks needed in this field. The program includes content in business law, microcomputer applications, accounting, management, economics, marketing, organizational behavior, personnel management and more. For those who wish to pursue a bachelor s degree in Business, NWFSC provides all the prerequisite courses for the first two years of a four-year Business degree through the NWFSC Associate in Arts program of study. The A.A. degree, with an emphasis in Business, qualifies students for entry as a junior into an upper-division university program in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Business Economics, Management Information Systems and more. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, Code 2380 at (850) or [email protected]. 64 credits A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required GEB Introduction to Business BUL Business Law I CGS Microcomputer Applications ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II MAN Management ECO Economics I CGS Computer Applications for Business TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 22 Credits ACG Managerial Accounting BUL Business Law II CTS Introduction to Windows GEB Internship Business (can be completed 2 times for credit) GEB Business Ethics HFT Introduction to Hospitality Mgmt MAN Personnel Management MAR Introduction to Marketing MKA Professional Selling MKA Retail Management MKA Advertising MNA Customer Service MNA Supervision I MNA Organizational Behavior MTB Business Math OST Business Communications Total Program Credits 64 What is the job outlook? The job market in business, business services, and business administration is strong. Career opportunities in business are among the fastest growing jobs in Florida. A Business Administration degree opens up a variety of career options in Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising, Administrative/Office Management, Sales Agent, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Relations, Financial Management and more. Duties in these positions include managing various business operations, overseeing financial accounts and budgets, developing advertising, selling products, and other administrative duties. Possible employers include manufacturers, retail, wholesale, financial, service, and government. Salaries for entry-level Business Administration jobs in the region range from $25,917 to $58,989. Business Management Code 6381 (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits Earn a Certificate while completing the A.S. degree by completing the requirements below. CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required ACG Accounting I CGS Microcomputer Applications GEB Introduction to Business MAN Management TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 12 Credits ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting BUL Business Law I CGS Computer Applications for Business GEB Internship Business GEB Business Ethics MAN Personnel Management OST Business Communications 1-9 Other Business/College Credit Elective(s) Total Program Credits Required 24 Business Specialist (Marketing) Code 6382 (College Credit Certificate) 12 credits Earn a Certificate while completing the A.S. degree by completing the requirements below,which also apply toward the A.S. degree. CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required MAR Introduction to Marketing MKA Professional Selling MKA Retail Management MKA Advertising Total Program Credits Required 12 Page 24 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

25 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANageMENT (A.S. Degree) A.S. Degree Business Programs 60 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a two-year program of study leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Customer Relationship Management. Students may also complete an Applied Technology Diploma in Customer Service Technology while completing the A.S. degree requirements. Both programs provide students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. The NWFSC Customer Relationship Management program provides students the training and knowledge needed to manage and direct employees, programs and resources, hire staff, prepare budgets, and perform a variety of other tasks needed in this field. The program includes content in business law, microcomputer applications, management, organizational behavior, retail management, personnel management and more. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the Job Outlook? Those in this field generally, plan, direct or coordinate the operations of companies, or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies; managing daily operations; and planning the use of materials and human resources. These duties can be classified in any one functional area Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 27 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Computer Applications for Business MAR Introduction to Marketing MNA Customer Service MNA Organizational Behavior GEB Introduction to Business GEB Business Ethics OST Business Communications TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 15 Credits BUL Business Law I CGS Computer Basics GEB Internship Business (can be completed 2 times for credit) MAN Management MAN Personnel Management MKA Retail Management Total Program Credits Required 60 of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. The career field includes owners and managers whose duties are primarily managerial in small business establishments. Salaries for entry-level Customer Relationship Management jobs in Customer Service the region range from $34,798 to $99,216. Technology Code B575 The job market for those who are able to maintain positive customer relationships is (Applied Technology Diploma) 18 credits strong. A Customer Relationship Management degree can lead to a career in sales, customer service, or technology management. Duties include interacting with clients, managing accounts, marketing, and sales support. CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications GEB Introduction to Business MNA Customer Service OST Business Communications TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 6 Credits CGS Computer Basics CGS Intro to the World Wide Web GEB Internship Business (can be completed 3 times for credit) GEB Business Ethics MAR Introduction to Marketing MNA Organizational Behavior SPC Speech Total Program Credits Required 18 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 25

26 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (A.S. Degree) General Info -- NWFSC offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Office Administration. Students may also complete a college credit certificate in Medical Office Management, Office Management or Office Specialist. The degree and certificate programs provide students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. For complete requirements see the college catalog at Contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Positions are needed in almost every type of business. Job title and average hourly entry-level salary rates in the region include: Administrative Service Manager ($28.48); Customer Service Representative ($9.46); Human Resource Assistant ($15.16); and General Operations Manager ($21.65).Experienced individuals may supervise others. Job duties vary widely depending on the nature of the business Code 2100 A.S. Degree 63 credits and may include document production, Internet research, calendar management, budgeting, travel planning and customer service. GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Computer Applications for Business GEB Introduction to Business OST Word Processing I OST Records Management OST Word Processing II OST Business Communications OST General Office Management TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits ACG Accounting I BUL Business Law I BUL Business Law II CGS Computer Basics CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CTS Introduction to Windows GEB Internship Business (can be completed 2 times for credit) GEB Business Ethics HIM Intro to Health Information Mgmt HSC Health Education HSC First Aid HSC Medical Terminology MNA Supervision I MTB Business Math PLA Legal Terminology PLA Introduction to the Legal System PLA Case Analysis and Legal Writing PLA Introduction to Family Law Total Program Credits Required 63 Medical Office Management Code 6101 (College Credit Certificate) 34 credits CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications HIM Intro to Health Information Mgmt HSC Medical Terminology OST Word Processing I OST Word Processing II OST Business Communications OST General Office Management TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 13 Credits ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting BSC Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology BUL Business Law I CGS Computer Basics CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Computer Applications for Business CTS Introduction to Windows ECO Economics I GEB Internship Business GEB Business Ethics HIM 1273C 2 Medical Billing HIM Basic Coding for Medical Records HIM Pathophysiology HIM Pharmacology for HIM Professionals HIM 2283C 5 Adv Coding for Medical Records HSA Introduction to Health Care MTB Business Math OST Records Management 3 Other Approved College Credits Total Program Credits Required 34 Business Programs 63 Total Credits Required Office Management Code 6100 (College Credit Certificate) 27 credits CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications OST Word Processing I OST Word Processing II OST Business Communications OST General Office Management TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 12 Credits ACG Accounting I BUL Business Law I CGS Computer Basics CGS Computer Applications for Business CTS Introduction to Windows GEB Internship Business (can be completed 2 times for credit) MAN Management MTB Business Math GEB Introduction to Business OST Records Management 3-9 Other Approved College Credits Total Program Credits Required 27 Office Specialist Code 6102 (College Credit Certificate) 18 credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required CGS Microcomputer Applications OST Word Processing I OST Records Management OST Business Communications TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 6 Credits ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting BUL Business Law I CGS Computer Basics CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Computer Applications for Business CTS Introduction to Windows ECO Economics I GEB Internship Business GEB Business Ethics MTB Business Math OST Word Processing II Total Program Credits Required 18 Page 26 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

27 INDUSTRIAL MANageMENT TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) 60 Total Credits Required The A.S. in Industrial Management is an excellent choice for individuals who hold a Community College of the Air Force degree and wish to earn a companion Associate degree or for individuals who wish to transition from the military to a civilian career. Code credits A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 2 Credits Required GEB Business & Supervision Terminology CORE COURSES Select 6 Credits GEB Internship Business MNA Supervision I MAN Management MNA Organizational Behavior TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 34 Credits ACG Accounting I ACG Accounting II ACG Managerial Accounting BUL Business Law I CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Computer Applications for Business CTS Introduction to Windows 3 Approved computer-related course ECO Economics I ETI Intro to Total Quality Management ETI Implementing Total Quality GEB Introduction to Business GEB Internship Business (can be completed 3 times for credit) GEB Business Ethics GIS 1040C 4 Intro to Geographic Info Systems MAN Management MAN Personnel Management MNA ISO 9000 Industrial Management MNA Customer Service MNA Supervision I MNA Organizational Behavior OST Business Communications SPC Interpersonal Communication STA Statistics Total Program Credits Required 60 CCAF to A.S. Degree Do you have your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree or are you striving to achieve it? Academic accomplishments are great for EPR s and for future resume enhancement! Apply your CCAF credits toward an NWFSC Associate in Science degree in Industrial Management Technology! Transfer credits from your CCAF degree to count toward a second college degree! CCAF to A.S. in Industrial Management Technology degree requirements*: English Humanities Math Social Science Speech Natural Science GEB 1214 *18 college credits which meet NWFSC General Education requirements. If you have completed degree requirements at other institutions, send official transcripts to NWFSC and proceed with courses toward the A.S. degree. Students must complete 15 credit hours at NWFSC to meet residency requirements. When you achieve 15 credit hours at NWFSC and meet the requirements above, file your graduation intent form for the Associate in Science degree in Industrial Management Technology. NWFSC Hurlburt Field Center (850) NWFSC Eglin Air Force Base Center (850) Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 27

28 COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Computer Programs 68 Total Credits Required General Info -- Today s technology dependent workplace needs expert technicians who can troubleshoot hardware problems, and set up and maintain computers and computer networks. NWFSC is an official Cisco Networking Academy and Microsoft IT Academy. The college provides extensive hands-on training by certified instructors at a fraction of the cost of the same training offered by other providers. Programs lead to a college degree and certification testing in the IT field. Students are prepared to complete the commercial certification exams from CompTIA, Cisco Systems and Microsoft. The Associate in Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology also includes a specialized college credit certificate in Microcomputer Repair/ Installer which may be completed while earning the A.S. degree or as a stand-alone certificate. NWFSC is also an authorized Prometric and VUE testing center, providing official testing for various IT certifications. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact the Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 19 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2172C 4 Microcomputer Servicing CIS Introduction to Computer Science COP 3 Programming (VBasic, C, etc.) CTS 1383C 3 Windows Server Admin Fundamentals CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 31 Credits CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CET 2854C 3 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs CET 294X 1-3 Computer Engineering Internship CGS Introduction to E-Commerce COP 3 Programming CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 2143C 3 CompTIA Server+ CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CTS UNIX Administration CTS 2342C 3 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration CTS 2343C 3 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator ETG Internship MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 68 What is the job outlook? Employment needs for the IT industry are expected to increase faster than all other occupations nationwide according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Obtaining a college degree or multiple certifications increases the salary range. The average salary in the state of Florida for a Network Engineer is $88,200, for a Systems Administrator is $70,900 and Help Desk Support Technicians earn $41,900 on average nationally. A range of career opportunities in the IT field are available locally, Network Engineer, PC Technician, Network Manager, Desktop Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist and more. Microcomputer Repair/Installer Code 6142 (College Credit Certificate) 15 credits CORE COURSES 13 Credits Required CET 2172C 4 Microcomputer Servicing CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 2 Credits CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CET 3 Any course with CET prefix ETG Internship Total Program Credits Required 15 Page 28 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

29 COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) General Info -- NWFSC offers a variety of degree and certificate options in the computer field, including the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Information Technology. The A.S. degree provides students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. Individuals in the Computer Information Technology field generally set up and maintain customer and inventory databases for a company as well as provide customer service support and technical assistance such as software installation or computer repair. They also provide support with programming, designing web pages, managing web sites, networking, and microcomputer applications. Individuals with this degree have a wide range of career possibilities including Technical Support Analyst, Applications Software Specialist, Database Administrator, Internet Technician, Help Desk Support Technician, PC Support Technician, Web Master, Web Support Technician, Web Developer, as well as many other positions. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. Computer Programs 63 Total Credits Required What is the job outlook? -- Computer technology jobs are currently in high demand, growing faster than average, as businesses continue to integrate more computer technology. Due to the rapid growth in demand for computer support specialists and systems administrators, those who have strong computer skills and a degree in a computer field continue to be in high demand in the job market. Professional certifications and practical experience, in addition to a degree, increase job prospects further. Job titles and average hourly entry-level salary rates in the region include: Information Security Analyst ($24.52); Computer Programer ($24.40); and Computer Network Architect ($24.52). Salaries increase depending on amount of experience and certifications and may differ greatly by region. University Transfer Students who plan to transfer to a university to complete a bachelor s degree should consult with an NWFSC Advisor to plan a program of study. A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CGS Microcomputer Applications CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Computer Applications for Business COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Visual Basic Programming CTS Introduction to Windows CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CGS Advanced Database Concepts CIS Introduction to Computer Science CIS Internship in Computer Studies (can be completed 2 times for credit) COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Programming in C COP Advanced Programming in C COP Programming in C++ COP Advanced Programming in C++ COP Programming in C# COP Advanced Programming in C# COP Introduction to SQL COP Introduction to Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming COP Web-Based Programming I CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS Windows Server Environment CTS Introduction to Oracle GEB Internship Business (can be completed 2 times for credit) MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 63 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 29

30 Page 30 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & ANalySIS (A.S. Degree) Computer Programs 63 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a variety of degree and certificate options in the computer field, including the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Programming & Analysis and Certificate programs in Computer Programmer and Computer Programming Specialist. The A.S. degree provides students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. Individuals in the Computer Programming & Analysis field use recent modeling techniques to evaluate business problems that need an IT solution. They also design, implement, and test computer applications. Professionals in this field usually work on a team to help provide technical solutions to customer problems and needs. New students may begin this program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. Code credits A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 27 Credits Required CGS Intro to the World Wide Web COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Visual Basic Programming COP Programming in C COP Programming in C++ COP Advanced Programming in C++ COP Introduction to Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming MAC Pre-Calculus Algebra or Higher level mathematics TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 18 Credits CET Introduction to Network Security CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CGS Advanced Database Concepts CGS Web Design CIS Introduction to Computer Science CIS Internship in Computer Studies (can be completed 2 times for credit) COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Visual Basic ADO.Net COP Advanced Programming in C COP Programming in C# COP Advanced Programming in C# COP Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP Introduction to SQL COP Web-Based Programming I CTS Introduction to Oracle MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 63 What is the job outlook? Individuals with a Computer Programming and Analysis degree have a wide range of career possibilities including Systems Analyst, Technical Support Analyst, Computer Programmer, Systems Programmer, Database Analyst, Web Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Applications Programmer, as well as many other positions. Salaries for entry-level Computer Programming and Analysis jobs in the region range from $23,234 to $68,515. The job market for those who are able to write and maintain computer code and web content is strong. The extensive use of technology, communications, and the Internet in business and government practically ensures that graduates with a Computer Programming and Analysis degree will be in demand for many years to come. Code 6045 Computer Programmer (College Credit Certificate) 33 Credits CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required CGS Intro to the World Wide Web COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Visual Basic Programming COP Programming in C COP Programming in C++ COP Introduction to Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 12 Credits CGS Web Design CIS Internship in Computer Studies (can be completed 2 times for credit) COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Advanced Programming in C COP Advanced Programming in C++ COP Programming in C# COP Advanced Programming in C# COP Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP Introduction to SQL COP Web-Based Programming I Total Program Credits Required 33 Computer Programming Specialist Code 6046 (College Credit Certificate) 18 Credits CORE COURSES 9 Credits Required COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Programming in C++ COP Introduction to Java Programming TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 9 Credits CIS Introduction to Computer Science CIS Internship in Computer Studies COP Visual Basic Programming COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Programming in C COP Advanced Programming in C COP Advanced Programming in C++ COP Programming in C# COP Advanced Programming in C# COP Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP Introduction to SQL COP Advanced Java Programming CGS Web Design COP Web-Based Programming I Total Program Credits Required 18 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

31 Database Technology (A.S. Degree) Computer Programs 63 Total Credits Required General Info -- The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Database Technology provides students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. Individuals in the Database Technology career field help firms manage and use the large amounts of information that are critical to the success of firms in today s technology-oriented business world. Professionals in this field usually work on a team to help provide technical solutions to customer problems and needs. A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 27 Credits Required CGS Computer Applications for Business CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CGS Advanced Database Concepts COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Visual Basic Programming COP Introduction to SQL CTS Introduction to Windows CTS Administering SQL Server Database CTS Introduction to Oracle New students may begin this program of study in any term. For information on this program or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Individuals with a Database Technology degree have a wide range of career possibilities including Database Administrator, Database Technician, and Data Entry Specialist. The salary range is $45,386 to $76,981 or higher depending on experience. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 18 Credits CAP Data Mining CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CIS Introduction to Computer Science CIS Internship in Computer Studies (can be completed 2 times for credit) COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Visual Basic ADO.Net COP Programming in C++ COP Programming in C# COP Introduction to Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming COP Databasing for Internet Applications CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS Network Technology CTS 2162C 3 Windows Vista Operating System CTS Windows Server Environment CTS Advanced SQL Server Database MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 63 NWF State Facts & Figures 7... Campuses & Centers. Niceville, Ft. Walton, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Eglin, Hurlburt & South Walton 29...Average Age of Students Degrees & Certificates Offered 1:21...Professor to Student Ratio 1, Classes Offered Each Term 17, Annual Student Enrollment Age Range of Student Body: 54%...Age %... Age %... Age %... Age 40 & older Degrees & Awards Granted: 1, TOTAL Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Science - Nursing 38...Bachelor of Science - Education 1,045...Associate of Arts Associate of Science Certificate 1... EPI Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 31

32 A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Code credits 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS 1383C 3 Windows Server Admin Fundamentals CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 24 Credits CAP 2134C 3 Database Security CET1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 1675C 3 Introduction to IP Telephony CET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless Technology CET 2172C 4 Microcomputer Servicing CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2682C 3 Cisco Voice Over IP CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CET 2880C 3 Digital Forensics Fundamentals CET 2881C 3 Digital Forensics II CET 2854C 3 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs CET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security Certification CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CET 294X 1-3 Computer Engineering Internship CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals COP 3 Programming CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CTS 2314C 3 Network Defense & Countermeasures CTS UNIX Administration CTS 2342C 3 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration CTS 2343C 3 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator CTS 2355C 3 Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2012 CTS 2356C 3 Administering Windows Server 2012 CTS 2357C 3 Configuring Adv Windows Server 2012 ETG Internship MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 63 Computer Programs 63 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Network Systems Technology. Students may also complete a College Credit Certificate nine different areas of emphasis, including, Advanced Network Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Digital Forensics, IP Communications, Network Enterprise Administration, Network Security, Network Server Administration, Network Support Technician, and UNIX/Linux System Administrator. The programs provide students with the technical training and educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of an organization s computer networks. They organize, install, and support an organization s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. Professionals in this field also perform network modeling, analysis, and planning as well as research and recommendation of network and data communications hardware and software. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information contact Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the Job Outlook? Employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 24 percent from 2012 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks. Network and computer systems administrators are employed in many different industries, and pay varies by industry. The median annual wage of network and computer systems administrators is $71,531. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than Advanced Network Code 6144 Infrastructure (College Credit Certificate) 36 Credits CORE COURSES 18 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CET1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 18 Credits CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 1383C 3 Windows Server Admin Fundamentals CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CTS UNIX Administration CTS 2143C 3 CompTIA Server+ CTS 2342C 3 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration CTS 2343C 3 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator Total Program Credits Required 36 that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,942, and the top 10 percent earned more than $82,805. Digital Forensics Code 6147 (College Credit Certificate) 32 Credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required CET 2880C 3 Digital Forensics Fundamentals CET 2881C 3 Digital Forensics II CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CTS 2314C 3 Network Defense & Countermeasures CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 8 Credits CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CET 2854C 3 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs CIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory COP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix course Total Program Credits Required 32 Page 32 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

33 NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)(cont.) Computer Programs IP Communications Code 6148 (College Credit Certificate) 32 Credits CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CET1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 1675C 3 Introduction to IP Telephony CET 2682C 3 Cisco Voice Over IP CTS Network Technology CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 11 Credits CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2854C 3 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory Total Program Credits Required 32 Network Enterprise Code 6149 Administration (College Credit Certificate) CORE COURSES 29 Credits 24 Credits Required CIS Introduction to Computer Science CET Introduction to Network Security CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CTS 2143C 3 CompTIA Server+ CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 5 Credits COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ Total Program Credits Required 29 Code 6154 Network Infrastructure (College Credit Certificate) 21 Credits TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator Total Program Credits Required 21 Network Security Code 6155 (College Credit Certificate) 30 Credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required CAP 2134C 3 Database Security CET Introduction to Network Security CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 6 Credits CET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless Technology CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security Certification CIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals CTS 2314C 3 Network Defense & Countermeasures COP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix course Total Program Credits Required 30 Network Server Code 6156 Administration (College Credit Certificate) CORE COURSES 24 Credits 15 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 9 Credits COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CTS 2143C 3 CompTIA Server+ CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ Total Program Credits Required 24 Network Support Code 6157 Technician (College Credit Certificate) CORE COURSES 21 Credits 21 Credits Required CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS Network Technology CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System Total Program Credits Required 21 UNIX/Linux System Code 6143 Administrator (College Credit Certificate) TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 24 Credits Select 24 Credits CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CET 2179C 3 PC Operating Systems A+ CET 2182C 3 PC Hardware A+ COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Programming in C* CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1383C 3 Windows Server Admin Fundamentals CTS Network Technology CTS UNIX Administration * This course is strongly recommended for 3 of the 24 credits required for this certificate. Total Program Credits Required 24 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 33

34 Internet Services Technology (A.S. Degree) See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required CGS Intro to the World Wide Web COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Introduction to Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CIS Introduction to Computer Science CGS Web Design COP Web-Based Programming I TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CTS Fundamentals of UNIX COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP XXXX 3 Programming in Python COP Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP XXXX 3 Advanced Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP XXXX 3 Advanced Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP Programming in C++ COP Advanced Programming in C++ COP Visual Basic Programming COP Introduction to SQL COP Programming in C# CTS Administering SQL Server Database COP Databasing for Internet Applications CIS Internship in Computer Studies MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics Total Program Credits Required 63 Computer Programs 63 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a variety of degree and certificate options in the computer field, including the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Internet Services Technology and Certificate programs in Information Technology Administration and Web Development Specialist. The A.S. degree provides students with the educational background necessary for immediate entry into the job market. Individuals in the Internet Technologies field generally design, develop and maintain websites for a company as well as provide customer services support and technical assistance. They also provide support with programming, designing web pages, managing web sites, networking, and microcomputer applications. Individuals with this degree have a wide range of career possibilities including Technical Support Analyst, Applications Software Specialist, Database Administrator, Internet Technician, Help Desk Support Technician, PC Support Technician, Web Master, Web Code 2166 Support Technician, Web Developer, as well as many other positions. New students may begin this A.S. Degree 63 credits program of study in any term. See the college catalog for complete requirements at GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required edu/catalog. For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Heidi Gentry-Kolen, Chair of the Business & Computer Science Department, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Internet technology jobs are currently in high demand, growing faster than average, as businesses continue to integrate more Internet technologies. Due to the rapid growth in demand for computer Internet technicians, web developers, web programmers and systems administrators, those who have strong computer skills and a degree in a computer field continue to be in high demand in the job market. Professional certifications and practical experience, in addition to a degree, increase job prospects further. Salaries for entry-level computer technology jobs in the region range from $25,554 to $53,165 for those with an associate degree or certificate. Salaries increase depending on amount of experience and certifications and may differ greatly by region. Information Code 6166 Technology Administration (College Credit Certificate) 18 Credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CGS Web Design COP Web-Based Programming I TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 6 Credits CIS Introduction to Computer Science CGS Intro to the World Wide Web CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 2162C 3 Windows Vista Operating System CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS UNIX Administration CTS Introduction to Oracle COP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix course Total Program Credits Required 18 Web Code 6167 Development Specialist (College Credit Certificate) 36 Credits CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required CGS Intro to the World Wide Web COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CGS Web Design COP Web-Based Programming I COP Databasing for Internet Applications COP XXXX 3 Programming in Python TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CIS Internship in Computer Studies CGS Introduction to Database Concepts COP Introduction to SQL COP Visual Basic Programming COP Advanced Applications Programming in Visual Basic COP Programming in C# COP Advanced Programming in C# COP Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP XXXX 3 Advanced Programming for Mobile Devices: ios (iphone/ipad) COP Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP XXXX 3 Advanced Programming for Mobile Devices: Android COP Java Programming COP Advanced Java Programming Total Program Credits Required 36 Page 34 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

35 IT SECURITY (A.S. Degree) General Info -- The NWFSC Associate in Science degree in IT Security is a two-year program designed in response to the increased growth of information technology security concerns, from regional to international environments. A companion certifi cate program in Database and E-Commerce Security is also offered. Information security personnel must continually adapt to stay a step ahead of cyber-attackers. They must stay up to date on the latest methods attackers are using to infi ltrate computer systems and on IT security. Analysts need to research new security technology to decide what will most effectively protect their organization. This may involve attending cybersecurity conferences to hear fi rsthand accounts of other professionals who have experienced new types of attacks. Information security analysts sometimes have to be on call outside of normal business hours in case of an emergency at their organization. For more information or to schedule an advising appointment contact Ray Rickman, Department Chair of Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) or [email protected]. Computer Programs 63 Credits Required What is the job outlook? Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 24 percent from 2012 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects for this occupation should be favorable. The median annual wage of information security analysts, was $83,242 in May The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,002, and the top 10 percent earned more than $99,382. A survey by Robert Half Technology estimated the salary of data security analysts to be between $89,000 and $121,500 in Job titles for which graduates in this fi eld may qualify include Systems Security Professional, IT Security Analyst, Information Security Specialist, IT Security Architect, IT Security Manager, IT Security Risk Manager, or IT Consultant. A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code credits 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 30 Credits Required CAP 2134C 3 Database Security CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals CET 1610C 3 Routing Protocols and Concepts CET Introduction to Network Security CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic COP Programming in C CTS Fundamentals of UNIX CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 15 Credits CET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless Technology CET 2615C 3 LAN Switching and Wireless CET 2620C 3 Accessing the WAN CET 2685C 3 Fundamentals of Network Security CET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security Certification CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CET 294X 1-3 Computer Engineering Internship CGS Advanced Database Concepts CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CTS 1156C 3 Desktop Support CTS 1347C 3 Windows Network Infrastructure 2008 CTS 2163C 3 Windows 7 Client Operating System CTS 2302C 3 Windows Active Directory CTS 2314C 3 Network Defense & Countermeasures CTS 2346C 3 Windows Server 2008 Administrator CTS Administering SQL Server Database ETG Internship MAD Intro to Discrete Mathematics COP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefix course Total Program Credits Required 63 Database and Code 6165 E-Commerce Security (College Credit Certificate) 18 Credits Students who successfully complete this certifi cate may be eligible to receive credits towards the IT Security A.S. degree (State CIP Code ). CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required CAP 2134C 3 Database Security CET Introduction to Network Security CET 2892C 3 Advanced Network Security CGS Introduction to Database Concepts CTS Network Technology TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 3 Credits CET 1854C 3 Introduction to Wireless Technology CET 2891C 3 Wireless Network Security Certification CIS 2352C 3 Ethical Hacking Fundamentals COP Intro to Programming Concepts/Logic CGS Introduction to E-Commerce CGS Advanced Database Concepts CET 1600C 3 Networking Fundamentals COP 2XXX 3 Any 2000 level COP prefi x course Total Program Credits Required 18 NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide PAGE 35

36 Page 36 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code credits 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 27 Credits Required ARC 2303A 6 Design 2.1 BCN Building Construction Materials and Processes BCN Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction EGS 1110C 3 Engineering Graphics ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II TAR 2121C 3 Architectural Drafting Drafting & Advanced Technology 66 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers an Associate in Science degree in Architectural Design and Construction Technology. The degree prepares you for employment in various areas of the construction industry and emphasizes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) using the AutoCAD program. CAD is one of the highest demand and highest paying areas of drafting studies. See the college catalog for complete certificate and degree requirements at For more information or to schedule an advising appointment contact Ray Rickman, Department Chair of Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) or [email protected]. What is Architectural Design and Construction Technology? The Architectural Design program prepares students to be Architectural Drafters; learning how to draw and properly develop a set of working drawings of architectural and structural frames for buildings and other structures. Emphasis is on residential design and light commercial structures and the use of details, rough sketches, and specifications, building codes, materials used in construction, surveying, cost estimating, and the use of the latest AutoCAD software for all drawings. Job titles for those working in Architectural Design may include Architectural Drafter, Facilities Drafter, Residential Drafter, HVAC Drafter, Interior Drafter, CAD Technician, Highway Drafter, Mapping Drafter, Plumbing Drafter, Structural Drafter, Architectural Drafter, and Civil Drafter. Typical places of employment are architectural or engineering firms, construction contractors, and government agencies. Those who work in Construction Technology have job titles such as Estimator, Inspector, Site Supervisor, Cost Estimator, and Construction Supervisor. Individuals in this field work in architectural, engineering and construction firms that design and build facilities to include remodeling, framing, dry walling, roofing, concrete finishing, site work, finishing, and HVAC installation and project management. What is the job outlook and salary range? NWFSC alumni have careers with companies such as Kendricks, David Dowling Architects, Prescott Architects, DOWCO One of Florida, Design Build Systems Inc., SURVICE Engineering, Freeport Steel and Framing, Continental Pacific, Destin Architectural Group and more. Salaries for drafters with an associate degree vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Annual median earnings of architectural/civil drafters is approximately $42,557. Earnings for construction personnel average $55,474. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits ARC Architectural Presentation ARC Theory of Architecture ARC Design 2.2 BCN Electrical Systems in Construction BCN Plumbing and Gas Construction Practices BCN Building Construction Materials and Processes II BCN Mechanical Systems in Construction BCN Construction Management/Planning BCT Construction Safety and Health BCT Structural Systems in Construction BCT Construction Estimating BUL Business Law I EGS 1130C 3 Descriptive Geometry ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD 2350C 3 AutoCAD III ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II ETD 2377C 3 3D Studio Max I ETD Structural Drafting I ETD 2543C 3 Structural Drafting II GIS 1040C 4 Intro to Geographic Info Systems Total Program Credits Required 66 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

37 DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Drafting & Advanced Technology 62 Total Credits Required General Info -- The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Drafting and Design Technology prepares students for employment in the mechanical and electrical fields of drafting. The program emphasizes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) using the AutoCAD program, one of the highest demand and highest paying areas of drafting study. Students may earn a certificate in AutoCAD Foundations through successful completion of 15 credits of specialized technical courses. The credits earned in the certificate program may be applied toward the A.S. degree in Drafting and Design. In the NWFSC program, students learn how to prepare detail and assembly drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices, indicating dimensions, fastening methods, and other requirements in accordance with MIL, DOD and ASME standards. Students learn how to produce Technical Data Packages, and 2D/3D illustrations for use by production workers to build everything from manufactured products to aircrafts or automobiles. Individuals in this career field work with engineers to interpret ideas, sketches, specifications and calculations into complete and precise working drawings using the CAD (Computer Aided Design) program. They also study blueprints, models, engineers drawings and equipment to make illustrations in CAD. These 2D and 3D drawings help to simplify and interpret scientific and technical information. Careers in this field are typically with the construction industry, manufacturing, civil engineering firms, architectural firms and surveyors. See the college catalog for complete certificate and degree requirements at For more information, contact Ray Rickman, Department Chair of Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) [email protected]. What is the job outlook? More than 98% of NWFSC Drafting and Design Technology graduates are working in their chosen field. Demand for particular drafting specializations varies geographically, depending on the needs of local industry. However, career opportunities locally can include positions with companies such as DRS, Boeing, L3/Crestview Aerospace, EJM, Jacobs Tybrin, Aerospace Integration Corporation (AIC) and others. Earnings for drafters vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of mechanical drafters were $49,300 in Median annual earnings of architectural and civil drafters were $42,557. The highest 10 percent earned more than $52,666. Starting entry-level salaries in the local area range from $16.80 to $25.57 per hour for individuals with the A.S. degree. Graduates are employed in careers such as Aeronautical Drafting, Mechanical Drafting, Electrical Drafting, Civil Drafting, CAD Design, Electronics Drafting, Engineering Aide/Assistant, Graphics Design, Printed Circuit Board Design, Technical Illustration, and more. A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 18 Credits Required ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD 2350C 3 AutoCAD III ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 26 Credits ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I ART 2603C 4 Digital Imaging II EGS 1110C 3 Engineering Graphics EGS 1130C 3 Descriptive Geometry ETD Mechanical Drafting I ETD Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 1801C 3 Technical Illustration ETD Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD Adv Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD Tolerance Stacks I ETD Tolerance Stacks II ETD 2357C 3 Inventor I ETD 2358C 3 Inventor II ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETD 2377C 3 3D Studio Max I ETD Mechanical Drafting II ETD Advanced Mechanical Drafting ETD Mechanical Drafting III ETD 2802C 3 Technical Illustration II ETI Advanced Manufacturing Processes GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I GRA 1152C 3 Illustration II Total Program Credits Required 62 Code 6052 AutoCAD Foundations (College Credit Certificate) 15 credits CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD 2350C 3 AutoCAD III Total Program Credits Required 15 Drafting Design Code 6051 (College Credit Certificate) 24 Credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required ARC 2303A 6 Design 2.1 BCN Building Construction Materials and Processes BCN Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction EGS 1110C 3 Engineering Graphics ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II Total Program Credits Required 24 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 37

38 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Drafting & Advanced Technology General Info -- The Engineering Technology (A.S.) degree and certificate programs prepare students for employment and provides training for those employed in the manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, or other related industries. The program includes communication and technical skills, safe and efficient work practices, and a combination of theory and laboratory activities necessary to support engineering design, processes, production, testing, and product quality. This degree is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of the four specializations: Advanced Technology, Digital Design and Modeling, Digital Manufacturing, and Mechanical Design and Fabrication, with one common core. The 18 credit hour technical core is aligned with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council s (MSSC) skills standards. After completing the core and the General Education requirements, students are eligible to take the exam for MSSC Production Technician Certification. Students may also earn a College Credit Certificate in CNC Machinist, Design and Drafting, Digital Manufacturing Specialist, Support Specialist, or Rapid Prototyping Specialist. For information or advising contact Ray Rickman, Chair of Advanced Technology & Design, at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Demand for Mechanical Engineering Technicians is expected to grow by 9 percent from 2012 to Employment of industrial engineering technicians is expected to grow at the same rate as mechanical engineering technicians, with a median pay being $42,200 A.S. Degree 60 credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 18 Credits Required EET 1084C 3 Introduction to Electronics ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETI Total Quality Tools ETI Properties of Materials and Cutting Tools ETI Occupational Safety ETM 1010C 3 Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation Total Core Credits Required 18 Total Technical Elective Credits Required 24 Total Program Credits Required 60 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 24 Credits ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETI Quality Tools II ETI Advanced Manufacturing Processes _ Other Approved College/Vocational Credits (will accommodate the Electrical Apprenticeship Wiring Program) Total Technical Elective Credits Required 24 Code 2010B Digital Design & Modeling Specialization: TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 24 Credits ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD 2350C 3 AutoCAD III ETD 2357C 3 Inventor I ETD 2358C 3 Inventor II ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II Total Technical Elective Credits Required Total Credits Required per year, or $20.27 per hour. The growing emphasis on cost control through increasing efficiency will keep up demand for industrial engineering technicians. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians have a median pay of Code 2010C $53,800 per year, or $25.85 per hour. There are numerous career opportunities for those Advanced Technology who can master new software and technology, Specialization: as well as traditional manual skills. Job titles TECHNICAL ELECTIVES include: Engineering Technologist, Production Technician, Computer Aided Design (CAD) operator, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operators, Mechanical Engineering Technology Technician, Aerospace Technology Technician. Other job titles and average hourly salary rates include: Electrical & Electronic Drafter $21.66 and Mechanical Engineering Technician $ Code 2010D Digital Manufacturing Specialization (DM): Select 24 Credits ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 2357C 3 Inventor I ETD 2358C 3 Inventor II ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETI Quality Tools II ETI Advanced Manufacturing Processes ETI 1414C 3 Introduction to CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices ETI 2411C 3 CNC Machining I (MasterCam-Lathe) ETI 2412C 3 CNC Machining II (MasterCam-Router) ETI 2414C 3 CNC Machining III (MasterCam-MIll) ETI 2419C 3 Advanced Concepts of CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices PMT Production Technology PMT Production Technology II _ Other Approved College/Vocational Credits (will accommodate the Applied Welding Program) Total Technical Elective Credits Required 24 Page 38 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

39 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)(cont.) Drafting & Advanced Technology Mechanical Design & Fabrication Specialization (MDF): Code 2010A TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 24 Credits ETD Introduction to Technical Drawing ETD Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETI Quality Tools II ETI Advanced Manufacturing Processes ETI 1414C 3 Introduction to CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices ETI 2411C 3 CNC Machining I (MasterCam-Lathe) ETI 2412C 3 CNC Machining II (MasterCam-Router) ETI 2414C 3 CNC Machining III (MasterCam-MIll) ETI 2419C 3 Advanced Concepts of CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices PMT Production Technology PMT Production Technology II Total Technical Elective Credits Required 24 CNC Machinist Code 6010 (College Credit Certificate) 12 Credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required ETI 1414C 3 Introduction to CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices ETI 2411C 3 CNC Machining I (MasterCam-Lathe) ETI 2412C 3 CNC Machining II (MasterCam-Router) ETI 2419C 3 Advanced Concepts of CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices Total Program Credits Required 12 Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Code 6011 (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required ETD 1340C 3 AutoCAD II ETD 1355C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I ETD 2350C 3 AutoCAD III ETD 2357C 3 Inventor I ETD 2358C 3 Inventor II ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II Total Program Credits Required 24 Digital Manufacturing Specialist Code 6013 (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required ETD Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ETD 2357C 3 Inventor I ETD 2358C 3 Inventor II ETD 2360C 3 AutoCAD 3-D Modeling II ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETI 1414C 3 Introduction to CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices ETI 2411C 3 CNC Machining I (MasterCam-Lathe) ETI 2412C 3 CNC Machining II (MasterCam-Router) ETI 2414C 3 CNC Machining III (MasterCam-MIll) ETI 2419C 3 Advanced Concepts of CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices Total Program Credits Required 24 Engineering Technology Support Specialist Code 6012 (College Credit Certificate) 18 credits CORE COURSES 18 Credits Required EET 1084C 3 Introduction to Electronics ETD 1320C 3 AutoCAD I ETI Total Quality Tools ETI Properties of Materials and Cutting Tools ETI Occupational Safety ETM 1010C 3 Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation Total Program Credits Required 18 Rapid Prototyping Specialist Code 6014 (College Credit Certificate) 12 credits CORE COURSES ETD 2364C 3 SolidWorks I ETD 2368C 3 SolidWorks II ETD 2371C 3 Rapid Prototyping I ETD 2372C 3 Rapid Prototyping II 12 Credits Required Total Program Credits Required 12 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 39

40 Welding Applied Technologies (Career and Technical or Vocational Certificate) New Program! 1170 Total Clock Hours Required General Info -- Starting Fall 2013, Northwest Florida State College will offer a new Vocational Certificate program in Applied Welding Technologies. The NWFSC Welding program provides you the skills, knowledge, and customized training required to be a journey-level professional welder. The program prepares graduates for immediate entry into the job market and includes six courses which can generally be completed in three semesters (Fall, Spring & Summer terms). In some cases, students may be able to complete the program in two semesters. The NWFSC Welding program also offers a pathway to an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Engineering Technology and you may earn nationally recognized certifications from completion of the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) courses in the program. These certifications include: Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welder, Flux Core Arc Welder, Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welder, and Pipe Welder. Each certificate level is acknowledged by the industry as proof of acquired skills in various forms of welding, cutting, base metal preparation, welding inspection, safety, and metallurgy. The NWFSC Welding program provides instruction in all common manual welding and cutting processes. Training includes Oxy/Fuel cutting, Plasma cutting and welding with TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and flux cored wires on regular steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate and various pipe in all positions. This will prepare you for certification tests in specific welding code, such as AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, API 1104 Welding of Pipelines Code, and ASME Sec IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. How Do I Start the Welding Program? New students may complete admissions and advising at any time throughout the year. A new class of students will be admitted to begin studies each August. The first NWFSC Welding class will begin August 19, The program is offered with day classes that meet Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Niceville campus*. What is the Job Outlook? Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is expected to grow 15 percent from 2010 to Properly skilled welders with up-to-date training should have the best job prospects. Welding touches virtually all aspects of daily life through construction, manufacturing, and repair work to computer chip production and the aerospace industry. Pay may vary widely based on skill level, technical knowledge, work habits, and location. Some manufacturing welders get paid between $11-$15 per hour, while highly skilled journeymen construction pipe welders can typically earn $25 to $30 dollars per hour base pay. The work environment in the welding profession may vary widely. Welding is most commonly done outside on construction sites, or inside in heavy industrial settings. Heavy industrial work environments require welders who aren t afraid to get dirty. Many require dedicated professionals who can produce good quality welds, in uncomfortable and difficult to reach locations, sometimes high above the ground while close to loud and distracting equipment. Welding may also be done under extremely comfortable and clean conditions for aerospace work, or even in a clean room environment during manufacture of equipment for computer chip production. While many welders enjoy the challenging nature and visible end product of their craft, a welding background provides many opportunities as well. Experienced welders may move on to become business owners, welding engineers, welding inspectors, quality assurance personnel, supervisors, or educators. A formal education is an important component to skill building and advancement. The Welding certificate program is Open Door admissions. Interested students should complete the NWFSC application for admission at or at any of the college s 7 area locations. Admission to the Welding program also requires successful completion of the TABE test (Test of Adult Basic Education) at the 9th grade level in mathematics, English language, and reading. The TABE test is free of charge and available at the Niceville campus Testing Center, located on the second floor of the Student Services Center (SSC), and at the college s Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs. * Some program activities may be held at other NWF locations, but attendance at the Niceville campus is required due to the specialized labs needed for welding instruction. Page 40 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

41 Welding Applied Technologies (cont.) What are the basics of the Welding profession? Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding also is used to join beams in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants, and refineries. Welders work in a wide variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. The work that welders do and the equipment they use vary depending on the industry. The most common and simplest type of welding today, Arc Welding, uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together but there are more than 100 different processes that a welder can use. The type of weld is normally determined by the types of metals being joined and the conditions under which the welding is to take place. What is the Cost of the Program? Is Financial Aid Available? NWFSC offers among the lowest college tuition in the state. The tuition and fees to complete the entire Welding certificate program at NWFSC is about $2,800. Supplies and books are additional. NWFSC offers a wide variety of Financial Aid to assist students to complete their education. See or call Financial Aid at (850) Who Do I Contact for Advising or Information? Scottie Smith, Lead Welding Instructor [email protected] Phone: (850) , Office: Building B-109 Ray Rickman, Chairman, NWFSC Advanced Technology and Design [email protected] Phone: (850) Brianna Gray, Grant Support Specialist/Administrative Assistant [email protected] Phone: (850) New Program! 1170 Total Clock Hours Required Applied Welding Technologies Code 5510 (Career and Technical or Vocational Certificate) 1170 Clock Hours Students who successfully complete this certificate may be eligible to receive credits towards the Engineering Technology A.S. degree (State CIP Code ). CORE COURSES* 1170 Clock Hours Required COURSE CH TITLE PMT 0011 Welder Helper PMT 0012 Welder, Shielded Metal Arc PMT 0013 Welder, Gas - Metal Arc PMT 0014 Welder, Flux Cored Arc PMT 0015 Welder, Gas - Tungsten Arc PMT 0016 Welder, Pipe Total Program Hours Required * Students earn 39 Post-Secondary Education Vocational Credits (PSAV) through completion of the Welding program courses noted above. The clock hours of classroom and lab time necessary for the entire program are noted above. Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 41

42 DIGITAL MEDIA/MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) General Info -- Digital Media/Multimedia are terms used to describe a field that incorporates Graphic Design tools and techniques, and delivers communicative products in essentially an electronic form. Digital Media/Multimedia productions include: websites, digital video, and all forms of interactive media. The Digital Media/Multimedia Technology A.S. Degree prepares students to work in industries producing all elements in the architecture and design of websites and other electronic media delivery systems. Large website development requires a creative team of content creators, information architects, graphic designers, videographers and editors, photographers, programmers, and information technology experts. In this program, students are trained to be a part of the audio-visual creative team that creates the look and feel of interactive websites and DVD productions. The A.S. in Digital Media/Multimedia Technology will provide all of the foundational creative and software competencies involved in Graphic Design, along with the special applications involved in web development and digital video. Software applications used in this program include: the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and Dreamweaver. We also teach the applications included in Apple Final Cut Studio, including Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro for the development of digital video and interactive DVD production. For more information, contact Benjamin Gillham, Professor, Graphic Design at (850) , [email protected] or see the departmental website at Graphic Design 64 Total Credits Required What is the job outlook? Graphic Designers and those who work in Digital Media/ Multimedia help meet client s needs by producing print, web, and electronic media to be used in advertisements and publications. They also design new images or modify existing images using cutting-edge software programs. Graduates may qualify for positions such as graphic artist, web designer, art director, advertising designer, media artist, illustrator, and multimedia designer with profit and non-profit agencies, advertising agencies, entertainment, marketing, management, education, science, Code 2580 technology, and sales companies. Jobs in A.S. Degree 64 credits the Graphics Technology and Digital Media GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required fields are on the rise, with growth faster than See page 19 for course selection options from Math, average. A range of career opportunities Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, are available in the Digital Media Industry Science and General Education Electives to meet the including Multimedia Artist and Animators 18 credit hour General Education course requirement ($49,500), Graphic Designers ($39,900), for this program of study. and Web Developers ($63,500). Significant variation in starting salary is possible based on experience, and geographic region. CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I GRA 2140C 4 Multimedia I CGS Web Design GRA 2190C 3 Graphic Design I PGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 25 Credits ART 2603C 4 Digital Imaging II GRA 2141C 4 Multimedia II GRA 2142C 4 Web Design I GRA 2143C 4 Web Design II COP Web-Based Programming I GRA 2950C 4 Advanced Graphics Projects PGY 1220C 4 Commercial Photography I PGY 2802C 4 Digital Photography II (GRA, PGY) Total Program Credits Required 64 Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring Code 6580 (College Credit Certificate) 12 credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I CGS Web Design PGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I (GRA, COP 2840) Total Program Credits Required 12 Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation Code 6581 (College Credit Certificate) 17 credits CORE COURSES 17 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I GRA 2140C 4 Multimedia I CGS Web Design PGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I 2 Other Approved College Credits (GRA, COP 2840) Total Program Credits Required 17 Page 42 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

43 GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY (Graphic Design) (A.S. Degree) Graphic Design 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- Graphic Design is a field that falls within what we broadly define as the creative visual arts. It is in the same family with drawing, painting, and photography. Graphic Design is primarily a commercial form of art where visual communication of complex information is achieved through the development of a creative synergy between type, the written form of communication, and image, a visual form of communication. Graphic Designers must be sensitive to and interested in the world around them, be interested in learning about what a client wants communicated, and be driven to provide that communication in a clear, organized, and beautiful manner. The Associate of Science in Graphics Technology is a degree for students interested in learning design for printed media. This may include newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and books. Software applications that are used in this program include: the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. If you are interested in being the architect of printed visual communication, the A.S. degree in Graphics Technology is a great choice as you pursue your higher education adventure. See the college catalog for complete certificate and degree requirements at For information, contact Benjamin Gillham, Professor, Graphic Design at (850) , [email protected] or see the departmental website at What is the job outlook? Graphic design is everywhere you look, from simple advertising to complex multimedia productions. Graphic Designers create layouts including typography, photography, and graphics that are to be published in print. This includes books, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, corporate identity systems, logos, and many others. Professionals in this field use industry standard computer software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, and professional photographic tools to accomplish these tasks. They also design new images or modify existing images using cutting-edge software programs. NWFSC graduates may be qualified for positions such as graphic artist, web designer, art director, advertising designer, media artist, illustrator, and multimedia designer. Positions are with profit and non-profit agencies, advertising agencies, entertainment, marketing, management, education, science, technology, and sales companies. Jobs in the Graphics Technology and Digital Media fields are on the rise, with growth faster than average. Significant variation in salary is possible in this growing fields A.S. Degree 64 credits based on experience and region. GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. Code 2440A Graphic Design Option CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I ART 2603C 4 Digital Imaging II GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I GRA 1152C 3 Illustration II GRA 2190C 3 Graphic Design I GRA 2191C 3 Graphic Design II PGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 22 Credits GRA 2142C 4 Web Design I CGS Web Design GRA 2950C 4 Advanced Graphics Projects PGY 1220C 4 Commercial Photography I PGY 2221C 4 Commercial Photography II PGY 2802C 4 Digital Photography II PGY 2804C 4 Digital Photography III (COP 2840, GRA, PGY) Total Program Credits Required 64 Code 2440C Visual Artist Option CORE COURSES 25 Credits Required ARH Art History: Renaissance - 18th Century to Neo-Classicism ARH Art History: Modern Art ART 1201C 3 Two Dimensional Design ART 1300C 3 Drawing I ART 2500C 3 Painting I ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I GRA 2190C 3 Graphic Design I Total Core Credits Required 25 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits ART 1301C 3 Drawing II ART 1203C 3 Three-Dimensional Design ART 2701C 3 Sculpture I ART 2703C 3 Sculpture II ART 2501C 3 Painting II ART 2540C 3 Water Color I ART 2541C 3 Water Color II ART Portfolio Development Total Technical Elective Credits Required 21 Total Program Credits Required 64 Code 6440 Graphic Design Production (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I ART 2603C 4 Digital Imaging II GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I GRA 2190C 4 Graphic Design I PGY 1801C 4 Digital Photography I PGY 2802C 4 Digital Photography II (GRA) Total Program Credits Required 24 Code 6441 Graphic Design Support (College Credit Certificate) 15 credits CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required ART 2602C 4 Digital Imaging I GRA 1151C 3 Illustration I CGS Web Design GRA 2190C 3 Graphic Design I (COP 2840, GRA, PGY) Total Program Credits Required 15 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 43

44 HEALTH SERVICES MANageMENT (A.S. Degree) A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code credits 18 Credits Required 3 Communication Skills 3 Humanities 3 Mathematics BSC 2020C 4 Human Structure and Function* 3 Social Science 2 General Education Electives CORE COURSES Health Programs 62 Total Credits Required General Info -- The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Health Services Management allows students who already possess a diploma or certification in a medical-technical field to have a broadened scope on which to build a career in customer service supervision, office management, certificate program director, or medical supply sales. A College Credit Certificate in Medical Coder/Biller is also offered and students who successfully complete this diploma program may be eligible to receive credits toward the A.S. degree in Health Services Management. It is strongly recommended that students in the A.S. program have a foundation in a medical technical field such as Dental Assisting, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Surgical Technology, or LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) or similar field prior to entering this program. Students who do not have prior medical training may also benefit from a degree in this field for career opportunities in medical office management or medical customer service. The A.S. degree is an open admission program, with no special application for admission required. New students should complete the standard NWFSC application for admission and residency forms. For information contact the Health program office or Dr. Beth Norton, program director, at (850) or [email protected]. 23 Credits Required CGS Computer Basics OR CGS Microcomputer Applications HSA Introduction to Health Care HSC Health Education HSC First Aid HSC Medical Terminology** MNA Customer Service MNA Supervision I SPC Interpersonal Communication OR OST Business Communications * Anatomy & Physiology I with Anatomy & Physiology II may be substituted for BSC 2020C. ** Students who have successfully completed a health related program such as dental assisting, practical nursing, or surgical technology may challenge the Medical Terminology course. Contact the Division Director for further information. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits GEB Introduction to Business GEB Business Ethics HIM Intro to Health Information Mgmt MAN Management MAR Introduction to Marketing MNA Supervision II (including BSC, CHM, DEP 2004, HIM, HUN 2201, MAC 1105, MCB, OST 1355, STA 2023, SYG 2000) Total Program Credits Required 62 Page 44 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

45 Medical Coder/Biller (College Credit Certificate) Health Programs 34 Total Credits Required General Info -- Northwest Florida State College offers a 34-credit program that leads to a Certificate in Medical Coding & Billing and may be completed in four to six semesters. The NWFSC Medical Coding & Billing program prepares students for employment in all healthcare environments including hospitals, medical offices, healthcare facilities, home healthcare agencies, and insurance companies. The curriculum includes content in medical terminology, health information management, medical billing, basic coding for medical records, and an introduction to healthcare. Graduates of the program may take the coding specialist exam given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or through the American Academy of Professional Coders to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). A number of specialty certifications are also available on the national level through organizations such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology and others. What is Medical Coding & Billing? The Medical Coding & Billing professional is an integral member of the healthcare team who assigns a code to each diagnosis and procedure documented in a patient s medical record. Responsibilities in this career field include analyzing medical records and assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures, organizing records used for billing and insurance claims, and communicating effectively with other healthcare personnel. What is the job outlook and salary range? The need for those competent in Medical Coding & Billing is increasing with the growth of healthcare in the USA. Careers in this field are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations through the year 2016 (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). The starting annual salary in this field is approximately $30,800 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How are students admitted to the Medical Coding & Billing program? To begin this program submit completed NWF State College admissions and residency forms, which are available on the college website, at all NWF State College locations, and at area high schools. Applicants for employment in this field must be high school graduates; therefore, students enrolling in this program must possess a high school diploma or GED. Official transcripts, as applicable, must be requested from all previously attended colleges in addition to the high school transcript or GED. When are the classes taught? Can I work while enrolled in this program? Coursework for this program of study is offered in a variety of formats including evening, Saturday and ecampus courses to accommodate working students. Classes are generally offered at the NWF State College Niceville campus and enrollment is on a space available basis. Most courses are not taught in every semester. Some courses are more time consuming than others. The average course requires about three hours of study for each class hour. Code B580 MEDICAL CODER/BILLER (College Credit Certificate) 34 Credits CORE COURSES 28 Credits Required HIM Pathopharmacology HIM Health Information and Delivery Systems HIM ICD Coding I* HIM ICD Coding II* HIM CPT Coding I* HIM CPT Coding II* HIM 2815C 3 Professional Practice Experience* HIM Healthcare Reimbursement* HIM Healthcare Legal and Compliance* HIM 2931C 1 Special Topics in Health Information Technology* Total Core Credits Required 28 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 6 Credits Required BSC Essentials of Anatomy/Physiology** HSC Medical Terminology Total Technical Elective Credits Required 6 Total Program Credits Required 34 Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each course in the curriculum in order to progress through the curriculum. * These courses have required pre-requisites and co-requisites. Students should refer to the Plan of Study or ask an Academic Advisor for assistance to determine the required sequence of courses. ** BSC 1085C with BSC 1086C, or BSC 2020C may be substituted for BSC Note: Students must have a High School Diploma or GED to graduate from this program. Registered Nurses with a clear/ active nursing license may waive the Technical Courses. Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 45

46 DENTAL ASSISTING (Vocational Credit Certificate) Health Programs 1230 Total Program Hours Required Dental Assisting is a 3-semester (one year) Limited Admission program with a once a year full-time admissions process. Students are admitted on a weighted points system. Students must first be fully admitted to NWFSC, then apply to the Dental Assisting program using the online Limited Access Program application which is available year round. Students who complete admissions requirements will be considered candidates for admission. The deadline for applications is June 1. See the Dental Assisting program website at for info and deadlines or contact the Dental Assisting program office (850) Students who successfully complete this program and pass the Dental Assisting National Board exam may apply 21 credits toward the elective requirements for the Health Services Management A.S. degree. (State CIP Code ) The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL The Commission s web address is: What is the job outlook? Employment of dental assistants is expected to grow by 31 percent from 2010 to Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services. As dental practices grow, more dental assistants will be needed. The median annual wage of medical and health services managers in the State of Florida as of 2011 was $33,300. Code 5000 DENTAL ASSISTING CORE COURSES 1230 Clock Hours Required COURSE CH TITLE DEA Pre-Clinical Procedures Theory DEA 0020L 90 Pre-Clinical Practice Lab DEA Allied Dental Theory DEA 0803L 90 Clinical Practice I DES Expanded Function Theory DES 0830L 60 Skills Seminar DEA 0852L 150 Clinical Practice II DEA 0851L 180 Clinical Practice III DES Dental Materials Theory DES 0103L 60 Dental Materials Lab DES Dental Radiology Lecture DES 0205L 90 Dental Radiology Lab DES 0206L 90 Dental Radiology Lab II DES Interpersonal Communication Skills DES 0400B 60 Dental Anatomy DES Dental Practice Management DES Pharmacology and Dental Office Emergencies DES Dental Science DEA Dental Assisting Seminar Total Program Hours Required 1230 Page 46 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

47 General Info -- The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing (RN) degree program is a fully approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The Associate of Science in Nursing program is designed to be completed in four semesters (not including summers) once enrolled in nursing classes (NUR prefixes). LPN-RN Transition students gain advanced placement in the program, so must complete three semesters (not including summers). Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program earn the Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASN) and are eligible to apply for licensure by examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Associate degree Registered Nurses are the first level of professional caregivers. NWF State College Nursing program graduates are prepared to work as entry-level staff nurses in hospitals, physician s offices, clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare agencies offering professional nursing services. They are also prepared to continue their education, and can smoothly transition into the RN to B.N.S. program offered at NWF State College. Limited Admissions Program -- The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing is a Limited Admissions program with a once a year application/admissions process to begin nursing coursework in the Fall term. Those who plan to apply to the program may wish to successfully complete specified general education coursework to prepare a more competitive application. Applicants must complete a program application in addition to the college application, must meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA requirement, and must pass the Nursing Admission Examination in order A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code credits 20 Credits Required ENC English Composition I 3 Humanities MAC College Algebra OR STA Statistics BSC 1085C 4 Anatomy and Physiology I BSC 1086C 4 Anatomy and Physiology II SYG Sociology CORE COURSES 52 Credits Required DEP Human Growth and Development HUN Nutrition MCB 2010C 4 Microbiology, Allied Health NUR 1021C 6 Nursing Process I NUR 1021L 4 Nursing Process I: Clinical Experience NUR Pharmacologic Principles in Nursing I NUR Pharmacologic Principles in Nursing II NUR 1231C 5 Nursing Process II NUR 1750L 4 Nursing Process II: Clinical Experience NUR 2233C 6 Nursing Process III NUR 2233L 4 Nursing Process III: Clinical Experience NUR 2241C 5 Nursing Process IV NUR 2241L 3 Nursing Process IV: Clinical Experience NUR 2811L 3 Nursing Clinical Practicum TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (not required) NUR 1940L 3 Nursing Clinical Externship NSP 2049L 1 Nursing Practice Readiness NUR Special Topics in Associate Degree Nursing Total Program Credits Required 72 NURSING R.N. (A.S. Degree) Health Programs 72 Total Credits Required SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE to be considered for selection into the program. Students selected for this program must meet matriculation criteria (including fingerprinting, a criminal background check, drug screen, and CPR certification) as required by clinical facilities. Interested students should review all application materials and selection criteria at Contact (850) for additional information. What is the Job Market & Salary Outlook? The job market for registered nurses (RNs) is strong, both in Florida and across the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that demand for RNs will increase more than any other type of worker through 2016, with more than new 587,000 RN positions projected during this time in the United States. Annual openings for RNs in Florida due to growth and separation of nurses in the workforce exceed are close to 7,000 (Florida Center for Nursing, 2010). Hospitals remain the largest employer of nurses but the employment trend is toward community-based employment. Hospitals critical care areas (ER, OR, CCU, ICUs) remain those areas hit hardest by the shortage as they demand experienced clinical nurses. The average beginning hourly wage for new graduate RNs in Northwest Florida is $18.09; the mean wage is $24.26, compared to the state average wage of $ Regional variations exist, especially in hospitals offering shift differentials and other benefits. What is the cost of the program? NWF State College fees are the lowest in Florida of any state college or university. A special in-state fee is available at NWF State College for Alabama residents. Books and supplies for Nursing students average $3,600 per year with the greatest expense in the first semester. Clinical attire averages $300. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the clinical agencies during clinical rotations. For other expenses, refer to the Nursing Department s Admission Materials on the NWF State College website at Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 47

48 direction of a physician to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on the radiograph by applying knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic technique. Radiographers are also trained to perform these duties at the patient s bedside and in the operating room. The NWF State College Radiography program graduates are prepared to work in entry-level staff positions in hospitals, physician s offices, clinics, and other healthcare agencies offering A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION professional Radiography services. COURSE CR 3 TITLE Communication Skills Graduates of the NWF State College Radiography Program are eligible to sit for the national registry 3 3 Humanities Mathematics exam (the ARRT Registry Examination) to become BSC 2020C* 4 Registered Technologist Radiographers (RTR). What is the job outlook and salary range? Typical salaries for the entry-level radiographer range from $30,000 per year to about $40,000 per year. Demand for Radiographers is strong across the country, in every healthcare setting. Graduates can work in hospitals clinics, urgent care, and outpatient facilities. Radiographers may choose to specialize in areas such as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Angiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography and Radiation Therapy.* Radiographers could also be responsible for quality assurance, or for overseeing the implementation of new technology. In addition to clinical performance, opportunities also exist in education, management, equipment maintenance, and sales. *Some specialized areas may require additional education and/or training. RADIOGRAPHY (A.S. Degree) Health Programs 77 Credits Required General Info -- This five-semester program leads to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to apply for licensure by examination via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The NWFSC Radiography program offers a competency based curriculum modeled after the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT), and is designed to meet all Florida Department of Education and ARRT standards. Limited Admissions Program -- The NWFSC Radiography program is a Limited Admissions program with a once a year application/admissions process to begin coursework the Fall term. Applicants must complete a program application in addition to the college application. Those who plan to apply to the program most complete specified general education courses to prepare a more competitive application, must meet or exceed the minimum cumulative GPA requirements, and must pass the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) examination in order to be considered for selection into the program. Students selected for this program must meet matriculation criteria (including but not limited to a criminal background check, drug screening, and CPR certification) as required by the program and clinical facilities. Interested students should review all application materials and selection criteria at Contact (850) for additional information. What is a Radiographer? Radiographers assist the physician, particularly the radiologist (a medical doctor or M.D.), in using ionizing radiography (x-rays) in diagnosis of diseases and malfunctions of the human body. The radiographer operates radiologic (x-ray) equipment under the general Code credits 19 Credits Required Human Structure and Function or Anatomy and Physiology I & II 3 Social Science DEP Human Growth and Development * BSC 1085C/1086C Anatomy and Physiology I & II may be substituted. CORE COURSES 58 Credits Required COURSE** CR TITLE RTE Intro to Radiologic Technology RTE Intro to Radiographic Patient Care RTE Radiographic Techniques I RTE Radiographic Techniques II RTE 1503C 4 Radiographic Procedures I RTE 1513C 4 Radiographic Procedures II RTE Radiographic Physics RTE 1804L 2 Radiography Clinical Education I RTE 1814L 2 Radiography Clinical Education II RTE 1824L 4 Radiography Clinical Education III RTE Radiographic Preparation for Practice RTE Radiographic Protection/Biology RTE Radiographic Quality Assurance RTE 2523C 3 Radiographic Procedures III RTE Radiographic Pathology RTE 2844L 6 Radiography Clinical Education IV RTE 2854L 6 Radiography Clinical Education V RTE Radiographic Evidence Based Pract RTE Intro to Computer Tomography Total Program Credits Required 77 ** All RTE courses must be completed with a grade of 75 or higher to progress in the Radiography Program. Page 48 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

49 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (A.S. Degree) Education Programs 63 Total Credits Required General Info -- The Early Childhood Education program at NWFSC leads to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education. Students may also complete college credit certificates in Preschool, Infant/Toddler, Child Care Management, and Child Development/Early Intervention while completing the A.S. degree requirements and may progress to the college s new Bachelor s degree program in Early Chldlhood Education. The program provides students with the educational background necessary to implement developmentally appropriate practices in a high quality early childhood education program and includes content in child development, nutrition, health and safety, classroom teaching practices, assessment of young children, working with families, guidance and discipline, and administration in early childhood education settings. The majority of students seeking the A.S. in Early Childhood Education are already employed in the Early Childhood Education field. The majority of coursework in this program is offered in the evening, on weekends, and through ecampus/online classes to accommodate working students. Classes are offered primarily at the NWFSC Niceville campus. See the college catalog for complete requirements at For information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Beverly Sandlin, Director of Early Childhood Education at (850) or [email protected]. What is the job outlook? Students completing the A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education at NWFSC will complete all requirements for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) and the Florida Director Credential. Early Childhood teachers may advance to administrative positions in child care/early education programs. There is currently a regional shortage of Early Childhood teachers. Early Childhood Education teachers work in a variety of settings such as private and public childcare programs, Head Start, military childcare programs, and private and public preschool and pre-kindergarten programs and work with children from age birth to pre-kindergarten. A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 45 Credits Required EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education DEP Child Growth and Development EEC Early Childhood Ed Foundations EEC Assessment in Early Childhood Ed EEC Childhood Nutrition Health & Safety EEC Infants and Toddlers EEC Guidance for Young Children EEC Internship, Early Childhood Ed EEC Early Childhood Program Admin EEC Language and Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood Education EEC Math and Science Instruction in Early Childhood Education EEX Intro to Exceptional Children EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDF Intro to Diversity for Educators EME Intro to Technology for Educators Total Program Credits Required 63 Child Care Center Management Code 6021 (College Credit Certificate) 12 Credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required DEP Child Growth and Development EEC Early Childhood Program Admin EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education EEC Early Childhood Ed Foundations Total Program Credits Required 12 Child Development Early Intervention Code 6020 (College Credit Certificate) 36 credits CORE COURSES 36 Credits Required DEP Child Growth and Development EEC Early Childhood Program Admin EEC Infants and Toddlers EEC Assessment in Early Childhood Ed EEC Guidance for Young Children EEC Internship, Early Childhood Ed EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education EEC Early Childhood Ed Foundations EEC Language and Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood Education EEC Math and Science Instruction in Early Childhood Education EEC Childhood Nutrition, Health & Safety EEX Intro to Exceptional Children Total Program Credits Required 36 Infant/Toddler Specialization Code 6022 (College Credit Certificate) 12 Credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required DEP Child Growth and Development EEC Infants and Toddlers EEC Internship, Early Childhood Ed EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education Total Program Credits Required 12 Code 6024 Preschool Specialization (College Credit Certificate) 12 Credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required DEP Child Growth and Development EEC Internship, Early Childhood Ed EEC Intro to Early Childhood Education EEC Early Childhood Ed Foundations Total Program Credits Required 12 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 49

50 CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Public Safety 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice Technology and vocational credit certificate programs in Corrections and Law Enforcement. The programs prepare graduates for immediate entry into the job market. NWFSC is an FDLE certified program and the region s designated Criminal Justice Training Center. NWFSC also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Project Management (B.A.S.) with a specialization in Public Service Management (see page 12). The Law Enforcement and Corrections Basic Recruit Academy programs require a separate application and entry requirements. New Basic Recruit Academy programs start every semester! Contact the Criminal Justice Department at (850) for more details and how to get started! The Criminal Justice A.S. degree is an open admission program, with no special application for admission required. New students should complete the standard NWFSC application for admission and residency forms. For information contact the Criminal Justice Department (850) , see the department website at safety. What is the job outlook? According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, jobs in this field are expected to continue growing through A more security-conscious society and concern about drug related crimes will contribute to the increasing demand for police services as well as trained correctional officers and other public safety professionals. Graduates can become eligible for positions with police departments, sheriff s offices, jails, prisons, courts, probation agencies, parole Code 2090 agencies, and even private industries. NWFSC Basic Recruit Academy graduates go on to take A.S. Degree 64 credits the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) to qualify for county, city, or state jobs throughout Florida. According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, jobs in these fields are expected to GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required continue growing through Job titles and entry-level salaries include: Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff See page 19 for course selection options from Math, ($38,917); Transportation Security Officer ($32,635); and Police Identification/Records Officer Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, ($43,451).The regional demand for Corrections and Law Enforcement Academy graduates Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement fluctuates, but is generally strong. Both Northwest Florida State College Basic Recruit Academy for this program of study. programs boast excellent job placement rates for graduates. Can I work while enrolled? The general coursework for the A.S. degree in Criminal Justice is offered in both day and evening format at all seven NWF State College locations. Coursework for the Basic Recruit Academies in Law Enforcement and Corrections are held in both day and evening formats. Specialized training in firearms and defense tactics is held at the Niceville campus. Classes are typically offered every semester. CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required CCJ Introduction to Criminology CCJ Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL Criminal Law CJL Criminal Procedures CJL Courts and the Judicial Process TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 31 Credits BUL Business Law I CCJ Internship Criminal Justice CJC Introduction to Corrections CJE Criminal Investigations CJJ Juvenile Delinquency FFP Intro to Emergency Management FFP Emergency Preparedness GIS 1040C 4 Intro to Geographic Info Systems HLP Wellness: Practice & Theory PLA Introduction to Paralegal Studies PLA Legal Terminology PLA Introduction to the Legal System PLA Case Analysis and Writing PLA Civil Procedure PLA Introduction to Family Law PLA TORT Law PSY Psychology SLS College Success SYG Social Problems (DSC) Total Program Credits Required 64 Page 50 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

51 CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)(cont.) Public Safety BASIC RECRUIT ACADEMY PROGRAMS Entry into Certificate Programs in Law Enforcement and Corrections requires meeting the standards established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements is available. Auxiliary Law Code 5094 Enforcement Officer Basic (Career & Technical/Vocational Certificate) CORE COURSES 327 Clock Hours COURSE CH TITLE CJK Law Enforcement Auxiliary Intro CJK Law Enforcement Auxiliary Patrol and Traffic CJK Law Enforcement Auxiliary Investigations CJK Dart-Firing Stun Gun CJK CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers CJK CMS Firearms CJK Defensive Tactics CJK Law Enforcement CMS Vehicle Operations Total Program Hours Required 327 CRIMINAL JUSTICE N W F S C TRAINING CENTER NOTE: Entry into Criminal Justice Certificate Programs requires meeting the standards as established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements will be furnished by the Public Safety Division at NWFSC. Correctional Officer (Complete this program in only 1 term!) (Vocational Credit Certificate) Code 5091 CORE COURSES 428 Clock Hours Required COURSE CH TITLE CJK Introduction to Corrections CJK CJSTC Communications CJK Officer Safety CJK Facility and Equipment CJK Intake and Release CJK Supervising in a Correctional Facility CJK Supervising Special Populations CJK Responding to Incident/Emergencies CJK Defensive Tactics CJK CMS Firearms CJK CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers CJK 0096A 20 Criminal Justice Physical Fitness I CJK 0096B 20 Criminal Justice Physical Fitness II Total Program Hours Required 428 NOTE: Entry into Criminal Justice Certificate Programs requires meeting the standards as established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements will be furnished by the Public Safety Division at NWFSC. Law Enforcement Officer (Complete this program in 2 to 3 terms!) (Vocational Credit Certificate) Code 5092 CORE COURSES 784 Clock Hours Required COURSE CH TITLE CJK Intro to Law Enforcement CJK Legal CJK Communications CJK Human Issues CJK Patrol I CJK Patrol II CJK Crime Scene Investigations CJK Criminal Investigations CJK Traffic Stops CJK DUI Traffic Stops CJK Traffic Crash Inv CJK Law Enforcement CMS Vehicle Operations CJK CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers CJK CMS Firearms CJK Defensive Tactics CJK Dart-Firing Stun Gun CJK 0096A 20 Criminal Justice Physical Fitness I CJK 0096B 20 Criminal Justice Physical Fitness II CJK 0096C 20 Criminal Justice Physical Fitness III Total Program Hours Required 784 NOTE: Entry into Criminal Justice Certificate Programs requires meeting the standards as established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for employment. A copy of these requirements will be furnished by the Public Safety Division at NWFSC. Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 51

52 EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT (A.S. Degree) A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required FFP Intro to Emergency Management FFP Emergency Preparedness FFP Technical Applications in Emergency Management FFP Contingency Planning for the Private Sector FFP Effects of Disaster on Society TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 27 Credits CCJ Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL Criminal Law CJL Criminal Procedures DSC Domestic & International Terrorism DSC Introduction to the NRF and NIMS DSC Psychological Management of Disaster Victims DSC Critical Infrastructure Protection DSC Homeland Security Threat Strategy DSC Planning Considerations for Terror Prevention DSC Homeland Security Policy and Law DSC Disaster Response Operations FFP Fire Prevention Practices FFP Private Fire Protection Systems I FFP Fire Service Course Delivery FFP Disaster Education for Individuals and the Community FFP Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I FFP Incident Management FFP Public Policy in Emergency Mgmt FFP Emergency Mgmt Leadership FFP Emergency Management for the Tourism/Hospitality Industry FFP Building Construction for the Fire Service FFP Construction Documents and Plans Review FFP Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II GIS 1040C 4 Intro to Geographic Info Systems _ College Credit Electives (CCJ1, CJT1, CJT2, CJD1, CJD2, CJL, DSC, ETI, FFP1, FFP2, GIS) Total Program Credits Required 60 Public Safety 60 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Emergency Administration and Management. The degree program allows a student to concentrate in areas of specialization to earn a companion College Credit Certifi cate in Homeland Security/ Emergency Manager or Emergency Administration, or a vocational credit certifi cate in Firefighter Basic. The A.S. degree program provides the necessary educational background for students to advance into the NWFSC Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree program with a major in Public Service Management. The programs offer students the opportunity for career advancement through education in the college s state-of-the-art facilities. The programs blend classroom instruction with hands-on skills training and real-world education to prepare students to excel. Coursework is offered at the Niceville campus with general education classes available at all NWFSC locations. See for information or contact NWFSC Emergency Medical Services director Barry Reed to discuss your career goals, at (850) or [email protected]. Emergency Administrator & Manager Code 6093 (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required DSC Critical Infrastructure Protection DSC Disaster Response Operation FFP Disaster Education for Individuals and the Community FFP Incident Management FFP Public Policy in Emergency Mgmt FFP Emergency Mgmt Leadership FFP Emergency Management for the Tourism/Hospitality Industry 3 College Credit Electives Total Program Credits Required 24 Code 6094 Homeland Security - Emergency Manager (College Credit Certificate) 24 credits Students who successfully complete this certificate may be eligible to receive credits towards the Emergency Administration and Management A.S. degree. CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required DSC Domestic and International Terrorism DSC Introduction to the NRF and NIMS DSC Psychological Management of Disaster Victims DSC Critical Infrastructure Protection DSC Homeland Security Threat Strategy DSC Planning Considerations for Terror Prevention DSC Homeland Security Policy and Law 3 College Credit Electives Total Program Credits Required 24 What is the job outlook? Man-made and natural disasters have increased the need for qualified professionals to work in a variety of local, state and national roles as public safety managers, supervisors and administrators. The NWFSC program includes vital competencies defined at the national level through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally, the Fire Science area of emphasis meets the Florida State Fire College requirements for certification as a Fire Officer 1. The Emergency Administration and Management degree program provides students the training and knowledge necessary to manage and direct employees, programs and resources for those who desire a career in law enforcement, firefighting, risk management, security services, or a variety of public or private posts. Code 5095 Firefighter (Basic) 18 credits (Career & Technical/Vocational Certificate) Entry into the Firefighting Certificate Program requires meeting the standards established by the FL Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. CORE COURSES 450 Clock Hours Required COURSE CH TITLE FFP Firefighting I FFP Firefighting II Total Program Clock Hours Required 450 NOTE: Entry into the Firefighting Certificate Program requires meeting the standards established by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. A copy of these requirements is available through the Public Safety Division of NWFSC. 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53 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (A.S. Degree) Public Safety 73 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a three-semester program of study leading to Paramedic certification and a one-semester program leading to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Students who successfully complete either certificate program, or those who hold current EMT or Paramedic certification, may be eligible to receive credit towards the Emergency Medical Services Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The NWFSC Paramedic, EMT and EMS programs provide students the highest quality education to prepare them to become competent leaders in the high paced work of Emergency Medical Services. The programs incorporate advanced learning opportunities by integrating Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, International Trauma Life Support response to disasters and advanced clinical education. The programs offer students the opportunity for career advancement through education in the college s state-of-the-art facilities. The NWFSC programs blend classroom instruction with hands-on skills training and real-world clinical education to prepare students to excel. Coursework is offered at specialized facilities on the Niceville campus with general education coursework available at all NWFSC locations. See for information or contact NWFSC Emergency Medical Services Director Barry Reed to discuss your educational and career goals, at (850) or [email protected]. A.S. Degree Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required 3 Communication Skills 3 Humanities 3 Mathematics 4 Science* 3 Social Science 2 General Education Electives * BSC 2020C (from Paramedic Core) may be used to meet General Education Science. EMT CERTIFICATE 11 Credits Required EMS 1119C 6 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) EMS 1401L 4 EMT Lab Paramedic Certificate 44 Credits Required BSC 2020C 4 Human Structure and Function DSC Issues in Disaster Response EMS Defensive Tactics EMS 2231C 5 Paramedic Processes I EMS 2232C 5 Paramedic Processes II EMS Paramedic Processes III EMS Advanced Extrication EMS 2425L 4 Paramedic Externship EMS 2435L 5 Paramedic Lab I EMS 2436L 5 Paramedic Lab II EMS 2438C 2 Advanced Clinical Internship EMS Twelve-Lead EKG Interpretation EMS Adv Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EMS Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) EMS International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) HSC Medical Terminology 2 Other Approved College Credits (CCJ, EMS, FFP preferred) Total Program Credits Required 73 What is the job outlook? Everyday, lives depend on quick and competent prehospital medicine. Paramedics are the highest trained and educated pre-hospital provider of emergency medicine. EMTs provide vital firstresponder services and are an intergral part of the Emergency Medical Services team. Jobs in these career fields are needed in all areas of the nation. Emergency Medical Code 6096 Technician (EMT)(Basic) (College Credit Certificate) 11 credits CORE COURSES 11 Credits Required EMS 1119C 6 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMS Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) EMS 1401L 4 EMT Lab Total Program Credits Required 11 Paramedic Code 6095 (College Credit Certificate) 42 credits CORE COURSES 42 Credits Required BSC 2020C 4 Human Structure and Function DSC Issues in Disaster Response EMS Defensive Tactics EMS 2231C 5 Paramedic Processes I EMS 2232C 5 Paramedic Processes II EMS Paramedic Processes III EMS Advanced Extrication EMS 2425L 4 Paramedic Externship EMS 2435L 5 Paramedic Lab I EMS 2436L 5 Paramedic Lab II EMS 2438C 2 Advanced Clinical Internship EMS Twelve-Lead EKG Interpretation EMS Adv Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EMS Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) EMS International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) HSC Medical Terminology Total Program Credits Required 42 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 53

54 PARALEGAL STUDIES (A.S. Degree) General Info -- Those in the Paralegal (Legal Assistant) career field assists lawyers by researching legal precedents, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Paralegals conduct research to support legal proceedings, assist to formulate a defense, and help initiate legal action. The NWFSC Paralegal program prepares graduates in vital career skills areas such as preparing affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence; trial preparation such as organizing exhibits; preparation of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements; filing pleadings; legal research and analysis of statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents; research of pertinent sources, such as public records; and coordination of law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas. The A.S. degree is an open admission program, with no special application for admission required. New students should complete the standard NWFSC application for admission and residency forms. For information on the Paralegal program or to schedule an advising appointment, contact the Public Safety Division Office at (850) What is the job outlook? Paralegal is a growing career filed across the nation with a variety of career options. In the local market, the entry-level salary average in the region is $30,680 to $40,643 with more experienced Paralegals earning an average of $40,040 or more annually. In addition to legal offices, Paralegals are often employed in local government, public administration or legal services fields. A.S. Degree Other Programs 64 Total Credits Required Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 21 Credits Required BUL Business Law I PLA Introduction to Paralegal Studies PLA Legal Terminology PLA Introduction to the Legal System PLA Civil Procedure PLA Case Analysis and Writing PLA Introduction to Family Law TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 25 Credits CJL Criminal Law CJL Criminal Procedures CJL Courts and the Judicial Process CCJ Introduction to Criminology CCJ Introduction to Criminal Justice CJC Introduction to Corrections OST Business Communications PLA Wills, Trusts, and Probate PLA TORT Law PSY Psychology (PLA, CJL, CCJ preferred) Total Program Credits Required 64 RECREATION TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) A.S. Degree 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- For specific day, time, location and ecampus options for courses offered in this program, see the Schedule of Classes at See the college catalog for complete requirements at Code credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 25 Credits Required HLP Wellness: Practice & Theory HSC Health Education HSC First Aid HUN Nutrition PEM 1131A 3 Strength Training PET Introduction to Physical Education PET Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 4 Selected Activity Courses TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits CCJ Introduction to Criminal Justice CGS Microcomputer Applications CLP Personal Adjustment CLP Abnormal Psychology DEP Human Growth and Development EDF Intro to the Teaching Profession EDP Educational Psychology EEX Intro to Exceptional Children LIN Writing & Grammar MAN Management MAT 1033A 3 Intermediate Algebra MNA Organizational Behavior PEM Fitness Lab PSY Psychology SPC Speech SPC Interpersonal Communication SYG Sociology SYG Social Problems THE Introduction to Theater History 4 Selected Activity Courses (PEL*, PEM*, PEO*) Total Program Credits Required 64 Page 54 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

55 MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Music Production Technology (Recording Arts) and a companion college credit certificate program in Audio Technology (Recording Arts) through the college s Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center and its specialized recording facilities (the Hardmant Recording Arts Studio). For those who wish to pursue a bachelor s degree in this field of study, NWFSC provides all the prerequisite courses for the first two years of a fouryear degree through the Associate in Arts program of study. The A.A. degree qualifies students for entry as a junior into an upper-division university program. To plan the program of study -- either Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Certificate program, which best fits your educational and career goals, schedule an advising appointment with the Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at (850) or contact Chris Nida, lead faculty in Music Production Technology at [email protected]. Visit for specific day, time, location and ecampus options for courses offered in this program. See the college catalog for complete requirements at What is the job outlook? Entertainment Music Production Technologist set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio and television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies and in office and school buildings. Careers in Music Production include Sound Engineering Technician and Audio Video Equipment Technician with an average entry level wage of $ A.S. Degree GENERAL EDUCATION Code credits 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required MUM Audio & Acoustic Fundamentals MUM Introduction to the Music Industry MUM Recording Techniques I MUM Recording Techniques II MUM Multi-Track Mixdown (Post Production) TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 31 Credits MUH Humanities Music MUT Music Theory I MUT Music Theory II MUT Music Theory III MUT Music Theory IV (MUH, MVV, MVW, MVK, MUM, MUN, MUS, MVP, MVS & MUT) Total Program Credits Required 64 Audio Technology (Recording Arts) Code 6560 (College Credit Certificate) 15 credits CORE COURSES 15 Credits Required MUM Introduction to Music Technology MUM Recording Tech I MUM Recording Tech II MUM Multi-Track Mixdown 3 Other Approved College Credits Total Program Credits Required 15 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 55

56 THEATER & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree) Entertainment 64 Total Credits Required General Info -- NWFSC offers a two-year program of study leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Theater & Entertainment Technology with areas of specialization/emphasis in Acting, Costuming, Dance, Musical Theater and Technical Theater. A companion college credit certificate in Stage Technology is also available. For those who wish to pursue a bachelor s degree in one of these or related fields of study, NWFSC provides all the prerequisite courses for the first two years of a four-year degree through the Associate in Arts program of study. The A.A. degree, with an emphasis an area of the Humanities, Fine or Performing Arts, qualifies students for entry as a junior into an upper-division university program and many students who have completed such an emphasis have gone on to secure scholarships at major university programs in Dance, Theater, Arts, and more. To plan the program of study -- either Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Certificate program, which best fits your educational and career goals, schedule an advising appointment with the Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at (850) or contact Dr. Jeremy Ribando, Department Chair. See the college catalog for complete requirements at A.S. Degree 64 credits GENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Required See page 19 for course selection options from Math, Communication Skills, Humanities, Social Science, Science and General Education Electives to meet the 18 credit hour General Education course requirement for this program of study. Note: A proficiency exam may be required in major emphasis area(s). Code 2585A Acting Specialization CORE COURSES 22 Credits Required THE Introduction to Theater History THE Dramatic Literature TPA Stagecraft TPA Technical Theater Lab I (Scenic) TPA Technical Theater Lab II (Lighting) TPP Acting I HUM Humanities Colloquium MVV Voice (can be completed 4 times for credit) TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 24 Credits THE Humanities Cinema Appreciation THE Introduction to Creative Dramatics TPA 2276C 3 Entertainment Technology Crafts TPP Acting II TPP Acting III TPP Acting IV TPP Rehearsal and Performance I TPP Rehearsal and Performance II TPP Rehearsal and Performance III Total Program Credits Required 64 Code 2585E Costuming Specialization CORE COURSES 30 Credits Required TPA Intro to Costuming Technology THE Introduction to Theater History THE Dramatic Literature TPA Stagecraft TPP Acting I TPA Technical Theater Lab I (Scenic) TPA Technical Theater Lab II (Lighting) TPP Rehearsal and Performance I THE Theater Special Topics TPP Theater Performance Special Topics TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 16 Credits TPP Directing I TPP Acting II THE Humanities Cinema Appreciation THE Introduction to Creative Dramatics TPP Acting III TPP Rehearsal and Performance II TPP Rehearsal and Performance III TPA Stage Management Total Program Credits Required 64 Code 2585B Dance Specialization CORE COURSES 24 Credits Required DAA Beginning Ballet I (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Intermediate Ballet (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Advanced Ballet (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Beginning Modern Dance (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Intermediate Modern Dance (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Dance Composition DAA Dance Performance (can be completed 2 times for credit) TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 8-26 Credits DAA Dance Ensemble (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA 1500A 1-4 Beginning Jazz Dance (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Intermediate Jazz Dance (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Musical Theater Dance I (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Musical Theater Dance II (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Pointe (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAA Beginning Tap (can be completed 4 times for credit) DAN Dance Conditioning (can be completed 4 times for credit) TPA Stagecraft TPA Intro to Costuming Technology TPA Technical Theater Lab II (Lighting) (DAA, DAN) Total Program Credits Required 64 Page 56 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

57 THEATER & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)(cont.) Entertainment Musical Theater Specialization CORE COURSES Code 2585C Credits Required MUT Music Theory I MUT Music Theory II MUT Music Theory III MUT Music Theory IV MVK Applied Piano I (can be completed 4 times for credit) MVK Applied Piano II (can be completed 4 times for credit) HUM Humanities Colloquium I MUN 4 Music Ensembles TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select Credits MUN Summer Ensemble I MUN Summer Ensemble II MUN Summer Ensemble III MUT Fundamentals of Music MUT Jazz Improvisation I MUT Jazz Improvisation II MUT Jazz Theory & Arranging MUN 4-12 Music Ensembles (as needed) MV 4-12 Applied Music DAA 4-12 Ballet, Jazz, Modern Total Program Credits Required 64 Technical Theater Code 2585D Specialization Option: CORE COURSES 25 Credits Required THE Introduction to Theater History THE Dramatic Literature TPA Stagecraft TPA Technical Theater Lab I (Scenic) TPA Technical Theater Lab II (Lighting) TPP Acting I TPA Stage Management HUM Humanities Colloquium MUM Audio & Acoustic Fundamentals Total Core Credits Required 25 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 21 Credits THE Humanities Cinema Appreciation THE Introduction to Creative Dramatics TPA Intro to Costuming Technology TPA 2276C 3 Entertainment Technology Crafts TPP Acting II ART 1203C 3 Three-Dimensional Design ART 1300C 3 Drawing I TPP Rehearsal and Performance I TPP Rehearsal and Performance II TPP Rehearsal and Performance III Total Program Credits Required 64 Stage Technology Code 6585 (THEATER & ENTERTAINMENT) (College Credit Certificate) 17 credits CORE COURSES 12 Credits Required TPA Stagecraft TPA Technical Theater Lab I (Scenic) TPA Technical Theater Lab II (Lighting) TPA Stage Management Total Core Credits Required 12 TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 5 Credits THE Humanities Cinema Appreciation THE Introduction to Creative Dramatics TPA Intro to Costuming Technology TPP Rehearsal and Performance I TPP Rehearsal and Performance II TPP Rehearsal and Performance III TPP Acting I TPP Acting II TPP Acting III TPP Acting IV TPP Directing I TPP Directing II Total Program Credits Required 17 Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide Page 57

58 Page 58 Adult Ed/GED& ESOL Classes The Northwest Florida State College adult education department offers the adult basic education course, GED preparation course, and ABE/GED online classes. Each adult education course is offered for a small set fee of $30 per semester, which includes materials and supplies. The adult education program is designed for adults who have academic skills below the ninth grade level, those who do not have a high school diploma or those who have a primary language other than English. Special program emphasis is placed on preparing the student to become college ready. Students enrolled in adult education will receive free transition services to become college ready. These services include preparation for the college placement test, career exploration and assessment, developing a career pathway, financial aid and scholarship assistance, and career readiness skills. Registration dates and times are the same as those for college credit students. In-state residency fee $ GED and ESOL classes! Low fee of $30 per semester which includes all student materials and supplies. FrEE TrANSITION ServICES Your Career Pathway to College Starts with Adult Education: Develop your career pathway, prepare for the college placement exam, receive the academic assistance you need to succeed in college and life. Earn this and much more by enrolling in the adult education course best suited to your academic needs. Northwest Florida State College s Adult Education Office or Adult basic education (ABE)/ GED Preparation ABE classes offer students with academic skills below 9th grade level the opportunity to improve their skills in reading, writing, math, and English. After successfully completing an Adult Basic Education course, a student may enter the GED preparation course. These classes offer students with academic skills at the 9th grade level or above the opportunity to prepare for the GED Examination to obtain the State of Florida High School Diploma. LOCATION DAY BLDG/ROOM TIME NICEVILLE CAMPUS M/W E 037 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CRESTVIEW - NWFSC SIKES CENTER T/R 302 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CRESTVIEW - NWFSC SIKES CENTER M/W 302 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CRESTVIEW - NWFSC SIKES CENTER T/R 302 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. DeFUNIAK - NWFSC CHAUTAUQUA CENTER T/R 150 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DeFUNIAK - NWFSC CHAUTAUQUA CENTER T/R 150 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS T/R 323 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS T/R 323 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SOUTH WALTON CENTER T/R 123 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SOUTH WALTON CENTER T/R 123 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. English-as-a-Second-Language (ESOL) Your Career Pathway to College ESOL classes offer students, who have a primary language other than English, the opportunity to acquire or improve oral and written English communication skills. Students who complete all levels of ESL course competencies may enter the GED Preparation course and/or college credit classes. LOCATION DAY BLDG/ROOM TIME NICEVILLE CAMPUS T/R E 034 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CRESTVIEW - NWFSC SIKES CENTER M/W 305 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. DeFUNIAK - NWFSC CHAUTAUQUA CENTER M/W 150 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS M/W 320 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS M/W 410 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS T/R 320 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. FORT WALTON BEACH CAMPUS T/R 314 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SOUTH WALTON CENTER T/R 119 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SOUTH WALTON CENTER M/W 133 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EARN Your GED at NWFSC and Transition to College Northwest Florida State COLLEGE Degrees & Career Programs Guide

59 College Locations Niceville, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Boulevard or Ft. Walton Beach, Northwest Florida State College, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Crestview, Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center, E. Hwy or DeFuniak Springs, Chautauqua Center, Hwy. 90 West or Eglin AFB, Building 251, Room or Hurlburt Field, Building 90220, Lukasik Avenue or South Walton Center,109 Greenway Trail (off Hwy. 331 South), Santa Rosa Beach, FL or College Departments/Contacts This publication is designed to inform the public of the educational opportu nities available at Northwest Florida State College. Board of Trustees C. Wayne Ansley Paul A Foster Patrick E. Byrne Rachel R. Gillis Brad Drake Brian Pennington Michael Flynt Marijo Strauss Northwest Florida State College 100 College Boulevard Niceville, FL NWFSC prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of age, color, ethnicity, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or gender in any of its programs, services, or activities. Switchboard (850) Accreditation: Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and associate degrees, certificates and diplomas. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Northwest Florida State College. June 2013 NWFSC Graphic Services Northwest Florida State College Niceville CONTACT PhONE NumBErs: Academic Advising/Counseling Niceville Nancy DiBattista, Betsy Hanson, Jo Horne, Sandy Bishop NWF State College, Ft. Walton Beach Sue Johnson, Joan Lindsey Crestview Patrice Williams or DeFuniak Springs Jan Faubel or Eglin Kathy Martin or Hurlburt Rhonda Duryea or South Walton Center Holley Langille or Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Education Academic Affairs Academic withdrawal Administrative schedule changes Other instructional matters Unresolved student problems (after other channels have proven unsuccessful) Admissions Business Office Disability Support Services Career Resource Center ecampus/online Financial Aid, VA Learning Resources Center NWF State College Ft. Walton Campus & Eglin/Hurlburt Centers NWF2UWF Chandra Williams, Coordinator President of the College Recruitment Registrar Registration Refund Appeals Testing Services Security Guard, Niceville or Security Guard, Fort Walton Beach or Student Life Parking ticket appeals INSTruCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS Advanced Technology & Design Adult General Education Athletics, Health and Fitness (Raider Sports Line) Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management Bachelor of Science in Education Business/Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management and in Management/Supervision Collegiate High School Business/Computer Science Continuing Education Dental Assisting Dual Enrollment Early Childhood Education (AS) & Bachelor of Science EMT/Paramedic/Fire Science English/Communications/Social Sciences Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Law Enforcement/Corrections Literacy Center Mathematics Military Science (ROTC) Nursing (AS & B.N.S.) Associate in Science Bachelor of Science Radiography Science: Biological & Physical Teacher Education (Lower division Teacher Education courses & Bachelor s degrees)

60 100 College Boulevard Niceville, FL (850) Bachelor s Degrees Northwest Florida State College offers baccalaureate degrees in Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Science Education, Project Management, and Management & Supervision. Admission to these programs is open to all qualified applicants. For more information visit The Management & Supervision degree includes areas of emphasis in Supervision, Public Service Management, Healthcare Management and Human Resources Management. The Project Management degree includes areas of emphasis in Acquisitions, Project Management, Quality Improvement, and Technology Management. Associate in Arts Degrees The Associate in Arts degree provides full transfer of credit for those students who wish to pursue a bachelor s degree. As part of Florida s public system of higher education college courses at NWFSC carry the same course numbers as those offered at the state s universities and are recognized as equivalent courses. Plus, graduates who transfer to Florida s university system from NWFSC earn among the highest grade point averages in the state. Our small class size, quality faculty and personal attention prepare you for success in any degree program you wish to pursue. See Adult General Education Northwest Florida State College offers courses for adults in literacy, English-as-a-second-language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), vocational preparatory/job readiness skills, and GED preparation. The GED test for the high school equivalent diploma is also offered. Call (850) REV. 6/18/13 Associate in Science Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas National studies indicate that 8 out of every 10 jobs require training beyond high school, but not necessarily a four year degree. The Associate in Science (AS) is the two-year career education degree offered by NWFSC to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. Should you choose to continue your education, the AS degree is now fully transferable into most NWFSC bachelor s degree programs. For details see All Associate in Science degrees (noted in bold below) have companion certificates (noted under each AS degree) that may be used as a career path toward the AS degree. Students who complete one or more certificate(s) in the career path complete approximately 45% to 50% of the course requirements for the companion AS degree. Advanced Technology & Design Architectural Design & Construction Technology Drafting & Design Technology AutoCAD Foundations Drafting Design Engineering Technology Advanced Technology Specialization Option Digital Design & Modeling Specialization Option Digital Manufacturing Specialization Option Mechanical Design & Fabrication Specialization Option Companion Certificates CNC Machinist Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Digital Manufacturing Specialist Engineering Technology Support Specialist Rapid Prototyping Specialist Welding Applied Technologies (Certificate) Business Accounting Technology Accounting Technology Management Business Administration Business Management Business Specialist (Marketing) Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Technology Office Administration Medical Office Management Office Management Office Specialist Computer Science/Engineering Computer Engineering Technology Microcomputer Repair/Installer Computer Information Technology Computer Programming & Analysis Computer Programmer Computer Programming Specialist Database Technology Internet Services Technology Information Technology Administration Web Development Specialist IT Security Database and E-Commerce Security Network Systems Technology Advanced Network Infrastructure Digital Forensics IP Communications Network Enterprise Administration Network Infrastructure Network Security Network Server Administration Network Support Technician UNIX/Linux System Administrator Graphics & Digital Media Digital Media/Multimedia Technology Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation Graphics Technology Graphic Design Option Graphics Technology Visual Artist Option Graphic Design Production Graphic Design Support Health Sciences Dental Assisting (Certificate) Health Services Management Medical Coder/Biller (Certificate) Nursing R.N. Radiography Public Safety Criminal Justice Technology Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer Law Enforcement Officer Emergency Administration & Management Emergency Administrator & Manager Homeland Security Emergency Manager Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Firefighter (Certificate) Other Early Childhood Education Child Care Center Management Specialization Child Development Early Intervention Infant/Toddler Specialization Preschool Specialization Industrial Management Technology Paralegal Studies Recreation Technology Theater/Entertainment/Recording Music Production Technology Audio Technology (Recording Arts) Theater & Entertainment Technology Acting Specialization Option Costuming Specialization Option Dance Specialization Option Musical Theater Specialization Option Technical Theater Specialization Option Stage Technology (Certificate)