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List of Programs of Study
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Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
The Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees are designed to prepare students for employment in a technical or semi-professional capacity. Both the A.S. and A.A.S. Degrees are two-year programs containing a general education component of at least 18 general education courses in five subject area categories and at least 42 college credits in a specific technical or professional skill area. Although neither program is generally intended for transfer, many students elect to pursue upper division studies after completing the AS or A.A.S. Degree. To that end, the general education requirements for the A.S. Degree are restricted to transferable credits which also satisfy Gordon Rule standards and minimum grade requirements for the Florida Sate University System. General education courses for the A.A.S. Degree are broader and more flexible.
A.S. & A.A.S. Degrees Offered at OWC
Northwest Florida State College offers nineteen separate A.S. and A.A.S. programs, several of which contain specialization options.
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
- Architectural Design and Construction Technology
- Architectural Design
- Building Construction
- Business Administration
- E-Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Cisco Academy (CNA)
- Computer Network Engineering
- TIA A+ Certification
- MCSE or MCSA Certification (Microsoft IT Academy)
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy
- Customer Relationship Technology
- Digital Media/Multimedia Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology
- CAD/CAM
- Mechanical Design
- Technical Illustration
- Emergency Administration & Management A.A.S. Degree
- Fire Science
- Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Administration
- Graphic Technology
- Commercial Design
- Computer Graphics
- Visual Artist
- E-Business Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Industrial Management Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Music Production Technology
- Networking Administration
- Office Administration Technology
- General Office Administration
- Legal Office Systems
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Information Coder/Biller
- Theater and Entertainment Technology
- Acting
- Dance
- Musical Theater
- Technical Theater
- Costuming
Associate of Science Degrees
- Accounting Technology
- Computer Information Administration
- Computer Programming and Analysis
- Emergency Medical Services
- Nursing (RN)
- Radiography
- Recreation Technology
Certificate Programs
OWC offers a number of short-term certificate programs designed to prepare students for immediate job entry in selected professional, technical and occupational skills areas. College credit certificates may be applied toward the Associate of Science degree. Vocational credit certificates are distinct from college credits and most contain an internship option through which students may gain on-the-job experience as they study. Students should work with an advisor to plan their program of study. See the college catalog for certificate requirements.
Customizing an A.S. or A.A.S. Degree Program to Meet a Specific Career Goal
In order to provide a student with the strongest technical background feasible, some technical courses within a given degree program may be adjusted to meet the student's targeted career goal. In these special cases, course substitutions may be approved upon request of the appropriate department head to the Vice President for Instruction.
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