Transfer Agreements:

Transition to Bachelor's Degree Programs:

UCF Acceptance of all A.S. Degrees in Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Degree Program

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) offered by the University of Central Florida's Regional Campuses serves all Associate in Science (A.S.) graduates who desire a bachelor's degree for career or personal advancement.

In Orlando, UCF offers the B.A.S. at UCF MetroWest (Valencia's West Campus) and UCF Osceola (Valencia's Osceola Campus). The program builds on the technical and professional skills acquired in the A.S. degree and focuses on enhaning organizational skills, management skills and communication skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving. This program has flexibility, allowing students to complete any needed remaining general education or foreign language courses at Valencia or at UCF. The curriculum consists of core courses in ethics, management and communication with a concentration chosen by the student.

The student may choose a concentration in one of the following 6 areas:

• Supervision & Administration Track
• Industrial Operations Track
• Legal Studies Track
• Information Technology Track
• Criminal Justice Track
• Health Services Administration Track
  

Benefits of the B.A.S:

• AS students can take advantage of DirectConnect to UCF and have guaranteed program admission
• BAS program accepts courses taken at Valencia
• Entire degree program is completed at a UCF Regional Campus
• Coursework helps prepare students for management-level positions
• 6 hours of upper-level credits are waived (42 vs. 48)
• Students have the flexibility to choose one of 6 areas of concentration -- not limited to AS specialization
• Students can complete their General Education courses concurrently at the community college while taking upper-level courses
• Required upper-level electives allows for declaration of a minor with an additional specialization
• There are no common program pre-requisites
• Students can easily change careers
• Students can transition into graduate programs

• B.A.S. Frequently Asked Questions

• Program Flyer with Areas of Concentration

• Catalog Copy with Courses Required

For more information, visit UCF's regional campuses or contact Rebecca Morales, UCF Academic Advisor on West campus at 407-582-5432 or Osceola Campus at 407-582-4079.

Credits for A.S. to Bachelors Degrees with Private Universities:

These agreements between Valencia and specific programs at various private universities provide students with opportunities to continue their educational goals and transfer credits from their A.S. degree toward a bachelor's degree.

DeVry University (Private)

• Accounting Technology A.S./Business Administration B.S.

• Business Administration A.S./Business Administration B.S.

• Computer Information Technology A.S./Computer Information Systems B.S.

• Computer Programming & Analysis A.S./Network & Communications Mgmt. B.S.

• Summary Agreement of Articulated Programs

For more information on these agreements, please contact the Admissions Office at DeVry University/Central Florida located at 4000 Millenia Blvd, Orlando, Florida (407) 370-3131.

Montreat College (Private)

This agreement makes it possible for students with the follwoing A.S. Degrees from Valencia to transfer into the related Bachelor's Degree programs from Montreat College, in North Carolina:

• Montreat College Articulation Agreement

• Associate in Science Degrees in:

• Accounting Technology
• Business Administration
• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Programming & Analysis
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Paralegal Studies

Mountain State University - Orlando Campus (Private)

This agreement makes it possible for students with the following A.S. Degrees from Valencia to transfer into the Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University:

• Mountain State University Articulation Agreement

• Associate in Science Degrees in:

• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Programming & Analysis
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Office Administration
• Paralegal Studies

Nova Southeastern University (Private)

This agreement makes it possible for a student with an A.S. degree in Hospitalty and Tourism Management from Valencia to transfer into the B.S. degree in Hospitality Management at Nova Southeastern University.

• Hospitality A.S. Degree/Hospitality Management B.S. Degree Articulation Agreement
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact the Career Program Advisor at 407-582-1972.

Strayer University (Private)

Articulation Agreement for the following A.S. Degrees from Valencia with the related Bachelor's Degree programs from Strayer University:

• Strayer University Articulation Agreement

• Associate in Science Degrees in:

• Accounting Technology
• Business Administration
• Computer Information Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Computer Programming & Analysis

Webster University (Private)

This agreement makes it possible for any student from Valencia with an A.S. degree or an A.A. degree to transfer into the General Business or Computer Science Bachelor's Degree at Webster University, Orlando Metropolitan Campus.

• AS/AA to Bachelor's Degree Articulation Agreement

Credits for A.S. to Bachelors Degrees with Public Universities:

These agreements between Valencia and specific programs at various public universities provide students with opportunities to continue their educational goals and transfer credits from their A.S. degree toward a bachelor's degree.

University of Central Florida (UCF)

• Paralegal Studies A.S./Legal Studies B.A./B.S.
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact Valencia's Program Director at 407-582-2556.
  
  
• Computer Information Technology A.S./Information Systems Technology B.S.
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact Valencia's Dean of Business, Information Technology & Public Service at 407-582-2013.

• Computer Programming & Analysis A.S./Information Systems Technology B.S.
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact Valencia's Dean of Business, Information Technology & Public Service at 407-582-2013.

A.S. to B.S. Statewide Articulation Agreements:

Valencia has four A.S. to B.S. Articution Agreements:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Nursing, R.N.

For more information on the Statewide A.S. to B.S. Articulation Agreements, go to: http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/AStoBaccalaureate_Agreemnts.pdf

Veterinary Technology- Cooperative Agreement with St. Petersburg College:

Through this agreement, you may take the required general education courses for this program at Valencia, and take the remaining specialized courses through St. Petersburg College online. The required clinical and work experience can be obtained within the Central Florida area..

• Veterinary Technology A.S. Degree Cooperative Agreement with SPCC
  For more information on this Agreement, please call 727-341-3653 or visit St. Petersburg Community College's website at:: www.spjc.edu/program/VETTC-AS.

Criminal Justice - Credits Awarded at Valencia from a State Certified Criminal Justice Training Academy:

This agreement awards credit for Certification/Licensure from a state certified Criminal Justice Training Academy toward the A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology at Valencia.

• State Certified Training Academy/Criminal Justice Technology A.S. Degree
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact the Career Program Advisor at 407-582-2388.

• University of Louisville Southern Police Institute's Program/Criminal Justice Technology A.S. Degree
  For more information on this Agreement, please contact the Career Program Advisor at 407-582-2388.

Professional Associations - Credits Awarded at Valencia:

You may receive credit for Certification from the CPS Professional Association toward the A.S. degree in Office Administration at Valencia. For more information, please contact the Program Director at 407-582-2347.

Credits Awarded at Valencia from Orange County Tech Centers: (Mid Florida Tech, Orlando Tech, Westside Tech, Winter Park Tech)

*Tech Center Industrial Related Programs into Valencia's Industrial Management Technology A.S. Degree:

The Industrial Management Technology program is an articulated program with Orange County Tech Centers that is designed to provide opportunities for students to advance who have completed specific industrial related programs at the tech centers. This degree provides individuals currently working in industry an opportunity to pursue college level education that is appropriate for supervisory and management roles and upward mobility in their respective fields.

The approved industrial related postsecondary certificate and/or apprenticeship training programs include: Automotive Collision Repair & Automotive Service Technology, Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Mechanics, Manufacturing, Air Conditioning, Carpentry, Building Construction, Electricity, Electrician, Welding, Plumbing, Industrial Pipefitter, Brick & Block Masonry, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Glazing, Heavy Equipment Operations, Structural Steel Work, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Sewing Technology, Jewelry Making, Painting & Decorating, Interior Decor and Interior Decorating.

Eligible students will be awarded 24 to 27 credits toward the technical skills requirement in the Industrial Management A.S. degree. Eligible students should contact Valencia's Career Program Advisor, Liz Jusino at 407-582-2170. For more information on the requirements, click on:

• Industrial Management Technology Articulation Agreement - OCPS

Cooperative Agreement between Orange CountyTech Centers and Valencia for Concurrent Enrollment in Online General Education Courses for A.S./A.A.S. Degree Programs:

Orange County Tech Center students may concurrently enroll in Valencia's general education courses required for articualted A.S./A.A.S. degrees. The General Education courses may be accessed via an online delivery format or on site at any of Valencia's campuses. The concurrent enrollment will be available to students who are in programs designated by each of the Tech Centers (Mid Florida Tech, Orlando Tech, Westside Tech and Winter Park Tech).

• Tech Center Cooperative Agreement for Online General Education Courses at Valencia

Credits Awarded from Valencia for programs taken at any OCPS Tech Center:

In a continuing effort to provide career ladder opportunities for students in technical education programs, Valencia Community College agrees to extend at no cost to the eligible students (other than the application for admission fee) full college credit who have completed the following tech center programs. TOP

Click on the Agreement (PDF) link below to view a copy of the actual agreement which lists which Valencia courses you can get college credit for. For more information, contact the person listed under the program you're interested in.

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Credits Awarded at Valencia from TECO: (Technical Education Center Osceola)

*TECO Industrial Related Programs into Industrial Management Technology A.S. Degree:

The Industrial Management Technology program is an articulated program with TECO that is designed to provide opportunities for students to advance who have completed specific industrial related programs at the tech centers. This degree provides individuals currently working in industry an opportunity to pursue college level education that is appropriate for supervisory and management roles and upward mobility in their respective fields.

The approved industrial related postsecondary certificate and/or apprenticeship training programs include: Automotive Collision Repair & Automotive Service Technology, Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Mechanics, Manufacturing, Air Conditioning, Carpentry, Building Construction, Electricity, Electrician, Welding, Plumbing, Industrial Pipefitter, Brick & Block Masonry, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Glazing, Heavy Equipment Operations, Structural Steel Work, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Sewing Technology, Jewelry Making, Painting & Decorating, Interior Decor and Interior Decorating.

Eligible students will be awarded 24 to 27 credits toward the technical skills requirement in the Industrial Management A.S. degree. Eligible students should contact Valencia's Career Program Advisor, Liz Jusino at 407-582-2170. For more information on the requirements, go to:

• Industrial Management Technology Articulation Agreement - TECO

Credits Awarded from Valencia for programs taken at TECO:

Valencia Community College and the Technical Education Center of Osceola (TECO) have teamed up to offer you college credit for the following programs you complete at TECO.

Click on the Agreement (PDF) link below to view a copy of the actual agreement which lists which Valencia courses you can get college credit for. For more information, contact the person listed under the program you're interested in.

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