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Pre-Sonography
The Pre-Sonography advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Sonography degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
Pre-Radiography
The Pre-Radiography advising track provides students with a broad foundation in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiographic practice and prepares students to seek employment in radiography practice.
Pre-Veterinary Technology
The Pre- Veterinary Technology advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Veterinary Technology degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant
The Pre- Physical Therapist Assistant advising track provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of technical health care and prepares students to seek employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Pre-Registered Nurse
The Pre-Registered Nurse advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Registered Nurse degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
Pre-Dental Hygiene
The Pre-Dental Hygiene advising track provides students with a broad foundation in dental hygiene and is designed to prepare students to master clinical competencies and prepare for all of the roles of a dental hygienist.
Athletic Training
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for students seeking careers in athletic training.
General Studies
Students who do not yet know in what area they plan to major or which upper-division school to which they plan to transfer may pursue the AA degree through a program of general studies. This route to the AA degree provides an avenue for students to take any college credit electives, in addition to the general education program requirements without following any one of the preplanned areas of concentration.
Computer Science
This field leads to employment in technical computer-related jobs such as programmer or systems analyst. The AA program meets prerequisites for transfer to the University of West Florida B.S. in Computer Science (Computer Science option) program as well as similar programs at other universities.
Computer Information Systems
This Associate in Arts degree concentration leads to employment in technical computer-related jobs such as a programmer or systems analyst. The AA program meets prerequisites for transfer to the University of West Florida B.S. in Computer Science (Computer Information Systems option) program as well as similar programs at other universities.
Exercise Science
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for students seeking careers in exercise science or athletic training. Career settings includes health and fitness centers, educational institutions, cardiac rehabilitation units and other clinical settings, and amateur and professional sports organizations.
Sports Management
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for students seeking careers in the sports industry. Career settings include youth recreation programs, health, and fitness centers, athletic departments of educational institutions, and amateur and professional sports organizations.
Physical Education
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for students who want to become a Physical Education Teacher.
Community Health Education
This program is the first two years of a four-year degree focused on disease prevention and community wellness. Career settings include public and private health units and non-profit agencies dealing with public health issues such as cancer, heart disease, birth defects, obesity, substance abuse, child abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Elementary Education
Provides the first two years of baccalaureate program in teacher education. The program serves students who plan to teach in preprimary, early childhood, elementary, middle grades, special education or related settings. Students who want to teach in a high school setting (grades 9 through 12) should major in the appropriate content area.
Early Childhood Education
Provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program in early childhood education. Early childhood covers the ages from birth to eight years. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact Pensacola State College Education Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Pre-Law
This curriculum provides the first two years in a pre-law curriculum for students who expect to enter law school upon completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree program. It is aimed at a broad general education in the liberal arts and sciences. There is no standard, prescribed pre-law curriculum. However, students who intend to enter a phase of law in which the major emphasis will be business should follow the business transfer program.
Criminal Justice
This curriculum prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution after completing two years at Pensacola State College. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of Criminal Justice, this program may be attractive for those planning to enter law, behavioral and social sciences. Students planning to enter this program should contact the Department for assistance in planning for their careers.
Business
Provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management, or marketing. However, the student who desires to postpone pursuit of a bachelor’s degree will have acquired sufficient knowledge and skill upon completion of this two-year program to be ready for employment.
Pre-Engineering
This program provides the first two years of a university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. The Pensacola State College curriculum has the necessary prerequisite courses for a completer to begin upper-division work as a university junior in the major.
Physics
This program provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in physics. The Pensacola State College curriculum has the necessary prerequisite courses for a completer to begin upper-division work as a university junior in the major.
Chemistry
This program provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in chemistry. The Pensacola State College curriculum has the necessary SUS prerequisite courses for a completer to begin upper-division work as a university junior in the major.
Biochemistry
This program provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in biochemistry. The Pensacola State College curriculum has the necessary SUS prerequisite courses for a completer to begin upper-division work as a university junior in the major.
Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy advising track of the Associate in Arts degree presents the prerequisite courses of the Associate in Science in Physical Therapy degree along with the requirements of the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts degree.
Pre-Pharmacy
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education for students seeking admission to a school of pharmacy.
Pre-Nursing
The program as outlined below is intended to give the student the first two years of a four-year program leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing and will satisfy the requirements of most baccalaureate nursing programs. In some instances, however, it is necessary for the student to take the entire program at the institution granting the nursing degree. Since requirements of colleges vary, students should obtain a catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer and consult with the dean of the intended nursing program in order to make the best choice of courses in junior college.
Pre-Medical
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education for science majors seeking a baccalaureate degree followed by postgraduate work in a professional school.
Pre-Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The curriculum provides the first two years of college education leading to transfer to a Florida school offering a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology.
Natural Resource Conservation
This program of study offers the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program in forestry, wildlife ecology or resource conservation. Working in close cooperation with an academic advisor, Natural Resource Conservation students prepare programs of study according to their educational career goals, or they follow one of several specialized options. Natural Resource Conservation graduates find employment in government agencies, consulting firms and environmental education programs. This program was developed with agreement from several leading universities in forest studies including the University of Florida, Auburn University, University of Georgia and Mississippi State University.
Plant Science
Prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution after completion of two years at Pensacola State College. Landscape and Nursery Horticulture exposes students to the art and science of breeding, installing and maintaining plants that are used to enhance and improve the human environment. This inter-disciplinary program combines the study of landscape and nursery horticultural sciences with the study of business, management and communications.
Environmental Science
This program provides the first two years of a four-year university program leading to a baccalaureate degree in the area of Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.
Biology
The AA Biology curriculum provides the first two years of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree in one of the biological sciences and will insure articulation into the major at Florida SUS institutions.
Agricultural Science
The Agricultural Science program provides the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree. Students finishing the program will be prepared to enter the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University agricultural program in Agriculture Science.
Mathematics
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Mathematics Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Social Work
This program is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in Social Work. Students pursuing an upper level degree in the social work can obtain an excellent foundation through the SOCWK-AA program. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution.
Social Sciences
This program is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in Social Sciences. Students pursuing an upper level degree in the social work can obtain an excellent foundation through the SOCSC-AA program. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution.
Psychology
This program is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in Psychology. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution.
Philosophy
This program is suggested for students who wish to pursue an AA degree with a concentration in philosophy. It will provide an excellent basis for anyone who plans to continue toward a higher degree in the liberal arts or the humanities.
History
The History–Public Service AA is designed to meet the academic needs of students who have a strong interest in history. This program provides students an opportunity to begin studies for upper division work in history, political science, law and education.
Journalism
This program stresses the basics of news and feature writing in a real- life setting. Students gain practical experience as they produce the student newspaper, eCorsair.com. Internships with area publications may be available to students who excel. Required courses provide the liberal arts background that most universities and editors recommend.
English
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in English at a university. Students who complete this program will be ready to enter their junior year with a rich background in American and English Literature complemented by related elective courses.
Art
A two-year transfer degree for art majors planning to continue their education at a four-year college or professional art school.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Visual Arts Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Theatre
This program is designed for students with a strong interest in general theatre.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department for assistance in planning your program of study
Music
This program is designed to provide students with basic skills and concepts in the field of music and to prepare the student completely for transfer to an upper-level institution. Students may choose as their principal instrument—piano, voice, organ, all woodwind instruments, all brass instruments, percussion, guitar, and strings. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College Performing Arts Department (P.A.D.) for assistance in planning your program of study.