Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Technical Certificate Programs
ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Accounting Applications
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Aquaculture Technology
AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION & HEATING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Automotive Service Technician
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Certificate in:
Business Specialist Certificate
Business Operations Certificate
Human Resources Administrator
Business Management
Business Management Career Development Program
Entrepreneurship Certificate
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Information Technology Support Specialist
- Computer Programming Specialist
- Web Production
- Office Specialist
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY A.S.
CULINARY MANAGEMENT
Certificate in:
Chefs Apprentice
Culinary Arts Management Operations
Culinary Arts
DENTAL ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
Applied Technology Diploma in:
Dental Assisting Technology & Mgmt
DENTAL HYGIENE
DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
- Digital Media Production
- Digital Media Support
DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Autocad Foundations Certificate
Drafting
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Certificate in:
-Preschool-Specialization
-Child-Care-Center-Management-Specialization
Child Development & Early Intervention
ELECTRICAL POWER TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
- Solar Energy Technician
- Lasers & Photonics
- Basic Electronics
- Electronic Technology
EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Certificate in
- Emergency Management
- Homeland Security Emergency Manager
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Applied Technology Diploma in:
Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma
Certificate in:
Paramedic Certificate
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS
Applied Technology Diploma in:
- Turf Equipment
- Pest Control Operations
GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
- Graphic Design Support
- Graphic Design Production
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
HUMAN SERVICES
INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Kitchen & Bath Design
Home Staging Certificate
LANDSCAPE & HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
- Landscape & Horticulture Specialist
- Landscape & Horticulture Professional
- Landscape & Horticulture Technician
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Certificate in:
Marketing Operations
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
Certificate in:
Nuclear Medicine Technology Specialist
NURSING, A.S. DEGREE - R.N.
Advanced Technical Certificate in:
Perioperative Nursing
PARALEGAL STUDIES/LEGAL ASSISTING
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Advanced Technical Certificate in:
Manual Techniques for the PTA
RADIOGRAPHY
Advanced Technical Certificate in:
PET/CT
RESPIRATORY CARE
Advanced Technical Certificate in:
Advanced Respiratory Care Practice
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY
The Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs are designed for students wishing to develop technical skills with emphasis on 21st Century employment opportunities. This two-year college degree program focuses on high technology careers, prepares students to compete effectively in the contemporary job market and transfers into the IRSC Baccalaureate Degree programs.
The Technical Certificate is awarded to a student who has completed the required number of college credit hours that are part of the two-year A.S. or A.A.S. Degree program. Students must complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the certificate course requirements at IRSC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the coursework for the Certificate.
The Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) consists of a course of study that is part of an Associate in Science (A.S.) or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree and leads to employment. Student must have a high school diploma, submit required placement scores on the TABE test, and complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the ATD requirements at IRSC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The Applied Technology Diploma and the Technical Certificate are designed to prepare the student to obtain employment as a skilled/paraprofessional worker. Students may then complete the remaining requirements for the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree programs while employed.
The A.S. and A.A.S. Degrees include a cluster of General Education courses in the areas of Humanities/Fine Arts, Natural Science/Mathematics, and Social/Behavioral Science. Students also complete credits in an area of specialty, and additional credits are earned in technical support classes.
The Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) is a specialized certification in a technical area beyond the award of the A.S./A.A.S. Degrees.
Effective Fall Term 2000, a statewide articulation agreement between the State University System and the Community Colleges of Florida provides for the articulation of selected Associate in Science Degrees to selected Baccalaureate Degrees (State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.024). The programs available at IRSC are Nursing-Associate Degree, Radiography and Criminal Justice. Consult Educational Services to determine specific requirements.
Other A.S. Degree programs not included in this agreement may also be accepted by public and private upper division institutions. This determination is made by the receiving university or college and not by Indian River State College. Consult Educational Services to determine specific requirements.
Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements
To meet the requirements for the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degrees, the student must complete the required General Education courses and program specialty requirements as specified in this catalog. In addition, the student must:
- Submit the required placement scores (ACTE, SATR, P.E.R.T.) to IRSC. Students who test into college preparatory instruction must successfully complete the required college preparatory courses in English, math, and reading.
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all courses attempted (including transfer hours, but, excluding college preparatory courses) and in all courses taken at Indian River State College.
- Demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers by passing a computer competency examination, by successfully completing an approved computer course (grade of “S” or ”C” or better), or by completing an approved program of study that includes the basic use of computers.
- The computer competency examination may be taken at any of the IRSC Assessment Services Department. Demonstration of competency in the basic use of computers includes:
- running a Windows-based (or equivalent) program;
- using a word processing program to create, save, retrieve, edit, and print a file;
- using the Internet to send e-mail and to locate and to print specific reference materials.
- Courses approved to meet the computer competency requirement for the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree are: CGS-1060; CGS-1100; CIS-1000; EME-2040; OST-1713.
- Completion of the Information Systems & Computer Applications CLEP examination with a minimum score of 50.
- Programs approved to meet the computer competency requirement for the Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree are:
- Accounting Technology
- Agricultural Production Technology
- Architectural Design and Construction Technology
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Computer Information Technology
- Digital Media/Multimedia Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology
- Electrical Power Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Emergency Medical Services
- Golf Course Operations
- Graphics Technology
- Health Information Management
- Health Services Management
- Interior Design Technology
- Landscape and Horticulture Technology
- Marketing Management
- Office Administration
- Radiography
- Theatre and Entertainment Technology
Students must complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the total program credits at IRSC.
- Students earning the Associate in Science Degree must earn a grade of “C” or higher in math and English courses selected that are designated as Gordon Rule courses.
- Be recommended by the faculty to the President of the College for the confirmation of the degree.
It is the responsibility of the student, not the College, to check his or her records to be sure that all of the above graduation requirements are met. An Educational Services advisor/counselor will assist at any time with course selections and in determining status toward meeting the graduation requirements.
Special Requirements
Applicants to the Health Science programs at IRSC are subject to special admission requirements and dates. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants who wish to enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Lab Technology, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, and Respiratory Care Programs consult with an IRSC advisor/counselor well before the term of enrollment. Special application deadlines are noted in the Academic Calendar. Additional General Education credits may be required for specialized programs.
Indian River State College Placement Rates:
The most recent placement rate for each program may be found at: 2009-2010 Placement Rates, 2008-2009 Placement Rates, 2007-2008 Placement Rates, 2006-2007 Placement Rates.