A variety of Associate in Science degree
programs and certificate options are available for those pursuing fields
not requiring a four-year degree. Like all SPC programs, they include
flexible class schedules and free support services such as tutoring.
A.S. DEGREE PROGRAMS
The A.S. degree is intended to prepare students dually for the work
force and for transfer to some baccalaureate programs. Those programs
are in Nursing, Business Administration, Radiology and Hospitality/Tourism Management.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND RELATED SUBJECTS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SERVICES
HEALTH SCIENCE
INDUSTRIAL
PUBLIC SERVICE
A.A.S. DEGREE PROGRAMS
The A.A.S. degree is for those planning to enter their
career field upon graduation.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND RELATED SUBJECTS
The following community occupational programs have been especially designed to assist
students who desire the advantages of a college education and at the same time wish to
prepare themselves for immediate employment.
Some of the
Associate in Science degree programs have limited space and therefore have
selective admissions. These programs are subject to the Equal Access/Equal
Opportunity requirements of both the college and the State of Florida. As
a result, the minimum qualification requirements may be waived.
Insurance or proof of coverage is required for students in
all programs where there is a possibility of liability involved. Students
should check individual programs for this requirement. Health program
students are required to obtain liability and clinical accidental insurance through the College for which a special fee is charged.
Linkage Programs
The Linkage System is a cooperative agreement among four
community colleges and one college in the Tampa Bay Area: Hillsborough Community College,
Manatee Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College, Polk
Community College, and St. Petersburg College.
The Linkage System offers students the opportunity to enter
identified quota based or unique occupational programs which are not available
at their own institutions. Students selected for admission to a Linkage program
may be dually enrolled and will be required to conform to all program requirements,
as well as institutional practices and procedures of both colleges.
Procedures for Selecting Students for Linkage Programs
Candidates for a Linkage program must be screened according to the established procedures of the
home college, and only candidates approved by the Linkage Administrator for the home college will
be accepted for final consideration at the Linkage college.
- Student meets with home college counseling department and identifies his/her choice of
a Linkage program.
- Counselor advises student of selected Linkage program requirements, selection process,
testing requirements, and program admission requirements.
- After the student completes 15 hours at the home institution, the student may contact
the department chairman at the Linkage college for questions about the program.
- Linkage students must meet individual program GPA minimum. A selection process
may occur when Linkage students are chosen.
- Unused Linkage slots will revert to native students.
- Student completing screening process is recommended by a counselor to the Linkage
Administrator for approval as an applicant to the selected Linkage program.
- The Linkage Administrator completes the Student Transmittal Form and sends copies of
the form and a copy of the student’s transcript to the Linkage Administrator at the receiving school.
- A student recommended as an applicant to a selected Linkage program will be required to complete any
additional program admission requirements, as necessary, for the selected Linkage program.
- Admission to a Linkage program will be ultimately made by the Linkage college.
- Deadline dates for submission of transfer forms are listed on data sheet for each individual
program and in the section of the handbook stating program information.
Additional information on Linkage Programs may be obtained by contacting a St.
Petersburg College counselor.
| The current list of Linkage programs that have limited
enrollments and special selection and admission requirements, and the college where these programs are offered are: |
| Dental Hygiene |
St. Petersburg College
Hillsborough Community College and
Pasco-Hernando Community College |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Technology |
Hillsborough Community College |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology |
Hillsborough Community College |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant |
Polk Community College and
Manatee Community College |
| Physical Therapist Assistant |
St. Petersburg College
Manatee Community College
and Polk Community College |
| Radiation Therapy |
Hillsborough Community College |
| Respiratory Care |
St. Petersburg College
and Hillsborough Community College |
Advisement Requirements
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For students in the Associate in Science and
Associate in Applied Science degree programs, the College will provide an automated program evaluation
report each session in which they are enrolled at the College.
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Each Associate in Science and Associate in
Applied Science degree candidate must have a graduation advisement session with their program
advisor prior to completing 42 credit hours in the degree program.
Graduation Information
All occupational degrees earned at St.
Petersburg College are based upon the successful completion of each
prescribed program as indicated. As of August 2000, all graduates of an associate in science degree in Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Nursing and Radiography, (programs that are listed in the Statewide Articulation Manual) may articulate courses from these programs into a corresponding baccalaureate program at the state universities. The College does not assume any responsibility for the transfer of credits to a senior college or university for any associate in science degree program not listed in the Statewide Articulation Manual.
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for graduation with an Associate in Science degree and Associate in Applied Science degree in vocational programs must:
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Satisfactorily complete the prescribed course of study listed under the program, including special graduation requirements.
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Satisfactorily complete Item II. (A-C) under the section Graduation Requirements for All Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas (Exceptions will be noted under specific programs.)
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For the Associate in Science program at St. Petersburg College satisfactorily complete the general education core requirements that is acceptable to the State University System.
