A.S. Degree Programs

The Accounting Technology, A.S. degree prepares students with a solid foundation in all aspects of accounting practice in many organizational settings.

Accounting Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1:  Communication - Demonstrate business communication skills through technology that are needed for success in financial and accounting industries.
• PLO 2: Problem Solving - Analyze financial information to make effective accounting and managerial decisions using principles of accounting technology. 
• PLO 3: Financial Document Preparation - Create various financial documents, including general ledger procedures, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and financial statement preparation using relevant financial technology reflective of entry-level skills. 

The Building Construction Management, A.S. degree prepares students for a career in the construction industry as a foreman, superintendent, assistant superintendent, assistant project manager, estimator, building inspector, or expeditor.

Building Construction students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Identify different materials used in construction and evaluate methods of fabrication and assembly.

• PLO 2: Apply basic technical and math-solving techniques in construction.

• PLO 3: Understand laws and regulations relating to construction.

• PLO 4: Prepare forms and documents required for a construction contract, including:
  • Drawings and specifications that identify and apply construction management techniques in organizing
  • Scheduling, coordinating, managing, and supervising construction activities

The Business Management, A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level positions in business. It is also a stepping stone for students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Management at a Florida-based university.

Business Management students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Use marketing terminology to understand and recognize the elements of the marketing mix in organizations (product, price, place, and promotion). 

• PLO 2: Analyze financial information to make effective business decisions. 

• PLO 3: Demonstrate communication skills that are needed for success in the workforce and/or academic environment. 

• PLO 4: Understand the primary functions of management by identifying tasks related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. 

The Computer Programming and Web Development, A.S. degree prepares students for employment as computer programmers for web-based applications. It also serves as supplement training for the information technology industry.

Computer Programming and Web Development students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Investigate programming and web development challenges by using critical thinking strategies that leverage basic principles of computer programming and web development, including the analysis of user requirements, application requirements, and the evaluation of program code. 

• PLO 2: Develop effective real-world computer programming and web solutions by designing computer programs and web applications using best practices to effectively solve problems, implement quality solutions, and develop and debug original algorithms and applications.

• PLO 3: Construct multi-function and multi-object programs using current industry standards for computer programmers and web developers.

The Criminal Justice Technology, A.S. degree prepares students for a career in law enforcement or corrections. It also helps persons already employed in those fields advance in their professions.

Criminal Justice Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Analyze the impact of crime and criminal justice process on victims and offenders by understanding criminological theory and the study of criminal activities.

• PLO 2: Apply effective strategies, including the use of current technologies, to integrate legal and ethical practices based upon due process rights within the fields of criminal justice.

• PLO 3: Use oral and written communication skills that are needed for success in the workforce and/ or academic environment.

• PLO 4: Discuss the various agencies within the criminal justice environment in order to explain the relationship of organizational structure define roles, responsibilities, and coordination of efforts.

The  Cyber Security, A.S. degree prepares students to be trained specialists in providing security for increasingly complex information technology.

Cyber Security students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Design a risk analysis, security policies, and a system damage assessment using critical thinking strategies and forensic methods, including reverse engineering, log analysis, and chain of events, to determine the impact of an incident and/or avoid future incidents.

• PLO 2: Develop a secure network communication solution that will meet the requirements of the organization and the industry's best standards by applying security principles and practices that will help protect the network infrastructure and ensure network communication compliance within the organization and with trading partners.

• PLO 3: Gain practical knowledge of information security strategies, including security administration, cloud security, and security assessment and authorization that meet the current industry standards of entry-level information systems security professionals.

The Cybersecurity Operations A.S. degree prepares students to with the knowledge and skills needed to identify threats, respond to cyberattacks, and mitigate the impact. 

Cybersecurity Operations students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Design a risk analysis, security policies, and a system damage assessment using critical thinking strategies to address and manage the aftermath of potential cybersecurity-related incidents and events.  
• PLO 2: Develop a secure network communication solution that will meet the requirements of the organization and enterprise security tools by applying operations industry best practices that will help protect the network infrastructure and ensure network communication compliance within the organization and with multiple environments. 
• PLO 3: Deploying and assessing multi-level security engineering software that builds secure software foundations and breaks software vulnerable to attack, relevant to entry-level industry skills. 

The Drafting and Design Technology, A.S. degree equips students with technical knowledge and skills that enable them to translate ideas, specifications and calculations to complete accurate working drawings and to use appropriate applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in topographic surveying. This program is great for anyone interested in becoming drafters, computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, CAD specialists, GIS technicians, or assistants to architects, engineers, or surveyors.

Drafting and Design Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Differentiate, identify, and explain the specific disciplines and careers within the broad categories of engineering using critical thinking strategies.

• PLO 2: Integrate basic engineering fundamentals, technical math, and problem-solving techniques across all engineering areas.

• PLO 3: Practice professional and ethical standards that govern interpersonal and career behaviors relevant to the field.

• PLO 4: Design solutions and assess expert engineering drawings using basic surveying skills, manual drafting, computer software (e.g., GIS, 2D, and 3D) techniques, and measurement standards.

The Early Childhood Development, Education and Management, A.S. degree prepares students to seek rewarding careers in early childhood education, child care facility management, and/or child care facility ownership. Click here for more information.

Early Childhood Education students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Evaluate their own assumptions and beliefs and identify how those shape student learning experiences and teachers' relationships with student families using intercultural knowledge.

• PLO 2: Leverage core content knowledge to analyze various elements that influence student learning, evaluation, and growth, including curriculum development, relationships, and family influence. 

• PLO 3: Integrate content knowledge to experiential learning opportunities that relate to curriculum design and assessment strategies that promote exploration and discovery related to lifelong learning in children.

The Energy Management and Controls Technology, A.S. degree prepares students for a career in

Energy Management and Controls students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Demonstrate effective management of energy, time, materials, and resources to install, troubleshoot, and repair EMC equipment 

• PLO 2: Design an EMC hardware and software project from submittals to commissioning, using energy management principles. 

• PLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

The Engineering Technology, A.S. degree prepares students for the challenging, but highly-regarded careers of industrial machinery mechanics, general and operations managers, production and operation worker supervisors, and supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

Engineering Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Apply basic technical and troubleshooting skills using critical thinking strategies that leverage proficiency in using tools and instruments and the identification of properties of various materials used for different industrial processes.

• PLO 2: Explain the requirements and role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in implementing safety in work environment.

• PLO 3: Author-appropriate solutions to basic electronics and electricity challenges using quality assurance methods and quality control concepts in product and process improvements.

The Graphic and Web Design Technology, A.S. degree prepares students who seek careers as graphic design assistants. It can also be used as supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.

Graphic and Web Design Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Author effective, real-world, client-driven graphic designs that feature critical thinking strategies including the application of appropriate software, use of common practices, and knowledge of design frameworks that elevate the presentation of the end product.

• PLO 2: Create and examine the viability of appropriate graphic design solutions needed to design graphic layouts using best practices for optimum visual communication solutions.

• PLO 3: Craft a variety of graphic designs for display in different platforms reflective of industry valued skills for graphic designers.

The Medical Office Administration A.S. degree prepares students with competencies used by various medical office support. Upon program completion, students will have expert skills in medical office management, software applications, business ethics and communications.

Medical Office Administration students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Demonstrate medical office communication skills through technology that are needed for success in healthcare industries.
• PLO 2: Apply strategic organizational and leadership skills that demonstrate an understanding of medical information through work-based learning experiences.
• PLO 3: Demonstrate an understanding of data processing basics, including medical transcription, records management, financial, accounting, and information processing, and insurance billing and coding. 

The Network Systems Technology, A.S. degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the high-demand computer networking-related fields. Employment types include network administrator, network manager, network designer, network installer, network troubleshooter, inter/intranet worker.

Network Systems Technology students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Design networking and internet applications using critical thinking strategies developed through practical hands-on experience and the study of industry requirements, including analysis of user’s needs, development and debugging of original algorithms and applications, and the installation and configuration of protocol to establish computer clients, servers, communications equipment and cable plants.

• PLO 2: Construct an effective troubleshooting and repair plan for computer clients, servers, communication equipment and cable plants using best practices in the field, including knowledge of programming language, evaluation of program functionality, and analysis of efficacy of the platform.
• PLO 3: Integrate knowledge of operating environments, software identification, and networking analysis that meet current industry standards indicative of an entry-level networking technician. 

The Paralegal/Legal Studies, A.S. degree program prepares students to perform effectively as a part of a legal services team and helps students successfully enter the field of paralegal and/or legal assisting. The course work in the program also serves as an informal primer for students considering law school.

Paralegal/Legal Studies students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Assemble the necessary elements of a sample client case file by leveraging problem solving skills necessary to appropriately define and construct a clear argument, identify multiple legal avenues that speak to the case file, and evaluate relevant legal reasoning for the case.

• PLO 2: Support lawyers in the analysis of cases serving their client and the application of law to facts by using critical thinking strategies that allow for the identification of issues in the case, the selection of appropriate evidence, and an evaluation of position, context, and assumptions necessary to properly apply the Rules of Civil Procedure to the tasks and documents used in litigation.

• PLO 3: Apply strong legal written communication illustrated in the analysis and examination of legal case studies that leverage a thorough understanding of legal concepts, mastery of the information relevant to the case, and the skillful use of appropriate disciplinary language.

• PLO 4: Differentiate and support legally appropriate and ethical solutions when presented with a law office management case study through a deep understanding of legal ethics, recognition of cross relationships between complex legal issues, and the evaluation of different and relevant ethical perspectives within the discipline.

The Sports, Fitness and Recreation Management, A.S. degree program helps students develop skills that are necessary for those looking for careers as recreation leaders, recreation supervisors, group recreation workers, activity leaders or recreation event coordinators.

Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.

• PLO 2: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.

• PLO 3: Understand the foundations of sports, fitness, and exercise science.

• PLO 4: Design creative events and schedule an effective timeline for individual and group participation.

• PLO 5: Develop and organize appropriate recreational programs for different populations and abilities.

• PLO 6: Identify principles and methods of sports management.

The Supply Chain Management A.S. degree prepares students for a career in supply chain business environments that involve precise coordination of transportation.

Supply Chain Management students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Apply professional effectiveness management practices that demonstrate understanding of product, customer relationship, quality control, supply chain risk and product management principles. 
• PLO 2: Demonstrate an understanding of logistics and supply chain management basics, including transportation systems, warehousing and materials handling, packaging, inventory and supply planning, and reverse logistics. 
• PLO 3: Demonstrate an understanding of procurement and contracting principles including ethics and legal regulations, pricing, appropriate finance skills, economic concepts, and market research for procurement decisions. 

The Unmanned Vehicle System Operations A.S. degree prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become industry leaders in a variety of Unmanned Systems related fields. 

Unmanned Vehicle System Operations students will be able to:

• PLO 1: Demonstrate an ability to think critically by applying fundamentals of management and human behavior to solve problems and improve the organization and operation of business enterprises.  
• PLO 2: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theory, practice, ideals, and realities of government and politics that influence the legal, safe, and ethical use of unmanned vehicle systems. 
• PLO 3: Apply appropriate mathematical and computational models that demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and fundamental physics principles related to unmanned vehicle systems.