Degree Options ASSOCIATE IN ARTS = A.A. The Associate in Arts degree (A.A. degree) is a general studies degree. An A.A. Degree will prepare you to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior. As an A.A. student, there are ways to focus in on your intended major. You can follow a transfer plan or choose a pre-major which will help you meet most upper division pre-reqs. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE = A.S. The Associate in Science degree (A.S. degree) prepares you to enter a specialized career field. It also transfers to the B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) program offered at some universities. If the program is “articulated,” it will also transfer to a B.A. or B.S. degree program at a designated university. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE = B.S. The B.S. degree prepares you to enter an advanced position within a specialized career field. At Valencia, students must first complete an associate degree before transferring into a baccalaureate program. Bachelor’s degrees require about four years of study (including time spent earning the associate degree). CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS A certificate prepares you to enter a specialized career field or upgrade your skills for job advancement. Credits earned can be applied toward a related A.S. degree program.

MODULE 4: DEGREES AND PROGRAMS Become familiar with academic degrees and programs offered at Valencia College, with particular emphasis on programs that are featured at each specific campus. Increase modes of educating new and continuing students on the basic transfer options and admissions requirements, career and transfers centers. Career Exploration Tools | Career Counseling (Continue building as group) Career Coach Program Options link Degree Options link AA/Meta Majors Pre-Majors link Articulated Pre-Majors and Agreements link Transfer Options UCF Direct Connectlink Bachelor’s Degrees at Valencialink AS Programs Certificate Programslink

AS PROGRAM FEEATURES & CAREER PATHWAYS

MODULE 5: AS PROGRAM FEEATURES & CAREER PATHWAYS AS Programs Overview link Limited access programs | Admissions process Options for transfer of high school articulated credit through Career Pathways Alternative Award of Credit Agreements link

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT VALENCIA

High School Programs Dual Enrollment Through dual enrollment, you can enroll in Valencia courses while you’re still in high school. You’ll receive both high school and college credits for completed courses. Courses are free and can be taken at the high school or on a Valencia campus. Note: GPA 3.0 Requirement Bridges to Success This program helps minority and needs-based high school students make the transition to college. It includes workshops, support services and a summer scholarship. If you complete the summer program, you’ll be eligible for a two-year Valencia scholarship. Note: GPA 2.0 Requirement Career Pathways Career Pathways provides the opportunity to earn free college credits for technical courses taken in high school. To earn the credits, you will need to pass an optional assessment offered at the end of the course. Note: GPA 2.0 Requirement

MODULE 6: COLLEGE TRANSITIONS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT VALENCIA High School Programs students/admissions/high-school-programs/ Bridges to Success Dual Enrollment DE Quick Reference Guide Transcript Request Quide Seneff Honors College Office for Students with Disabilitieshttp://valenciacollege.edu/osd/ STEM: Bridges to Baccalaureate (Osceola) REACH (Osceola) Enrollment Services Take Stock in Childrenhttp://valenciacollege.edu/tsic/ Internship and Workforce Serviceshttp://valenciacollege.edu/internship/

MODULE 7: LINKS AND RESOURCES Future Students link Current Students link Enrollment Services Answer Center link Career Center link Tours | Visit Valencia link International Student Services link Valencia Foundation | Scholarships link Records Request Bridges to BaccalaureateNews Overview Enrollment Reporting (Institutional Research)link Valencia Quick Linkslink

ATLAS ACCOUNT | ATLAS NAVIGATION | ATLAS LABS

New Student Orientation | New Student Experience Registration | Transition to first semester