| Questions about the Valencia Admissions Process |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details
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| How do I apply
for admission to Valencia? |
Steps to enrollment can
be found on Valencia's Admissions website or visit the
Answer Center located on one of Valencia's four campuses. |
Steps to Apply |
| Valencia's
Application Process |
| Online
Valencia application |
| Valencia's
paper application |
| How do I apply
for Financial Aid at Valencia? |
Steps for applying for
Financial Aid can be found on Valencia's Financial Aid
website. |
Financial
Aid steps |
| Federal
Financial Aid form |
| Where do I pick up or turn
in paperwork? |
The Answer Center should be your first
stop in seeking answers to many of your questions. At
the Answer Center you will find cross-trained Student
Services Specialist knowledgeable of admissions, financial
aid, advising and many other areas. They are available
to work with you on a walk-in basis. The purpose of
the Answer Center is to assist students in completing
the majority of the application and enrollment process
in one location.
Specialists in the Answer Center have the ability to:
clarify initial educational goals,
review the admissions application,
answer financial aid questions and refer students to
financial aid specialists as necessary,
describe the assessment process and direct students
to assessment preparation materials. |
Valencia's
Answer Center |
| How do I apply if
I used to be a Valencia student? |
Former Valencia students need to submit
an updated completed Florida Residency form at one of
the Answer Centers. |
Valencia's
Answer Center
|
| Are there entry requirements
or entry tests? |
Yes, before you have attended the New
Student Orientation visit Assessment to take the Computerized
Placement Test (CPT). CPT review materials are available
for purchase in the bookstore.
Degree seeking students must complete the
Computerized Placement Test. Proof of completed college
courses in math and English may be substituted for portions
of the assessment. Also, if you have taken the SAT or
ACT within the last two years and obtained satisfactory
scores as listed in the college's online catalog, you
may waive assessment in those skill areas. |
Steps
to Entry Assessment |
| Are classes offered on
each of the four Valencia Campus? |
Yes, classes are offered on each of
Valencia's four campuses. Check Valencia's Credit Class
Schedule for current course offerings. |
Courses
Offered |
| Is there a New
Student Orientation? |
Yes, after you have completed the Computerized
Placement Score, sign up for a mandatory New Student
Orientation. To sign up for New Student Orientation
log into your Atlas account and click on the New Student
Orientation link.
Attend New Student Orientation. At orientation you
will review the degree programs offered at Valencia,
degree requirements, policy and procedures of the college
and how your placement test impacts your first term
course selection. If your official transcripts have
not been received by Valencia, to ensure proper advisement,
you must have an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
During orientation you will meet with an Educational
Advisor to develop an education plan and select classes. |
Steps
to New Student Orientation
New
Student Orientation Site
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| How do I transfer in credits
from another accredited college or university? |
Request official copies of transcripts
from all colleges that you ever attended. It is suggested
that you also have your final high school transcripts
or proof of your GED sent to Valencia. |
Transfer
Students |
| What is the difference
between degree-seeking and personal interest?
|
Degree-seeking students are those seeking
an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or an Associate in Science
(A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.
Personal interest students are non-degree seeking students
(personal interest, transient, teacher recertification,
or job improvement) and are not required to submit official
academic transcripts unless needed for verification
of course prerequisites. Official academic transcripts
are not evaluated for non-degree seeking students. |
Steps
to Enrollment |
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| Questions about
Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details |
| What is VPK (Voluntary
Pre-K)? |
A constitutional amendment passed
by Florida's voters in Nov. 2002 required a voluntary
prekindergarten program for all four-year-old children
by fall 2005. The program is designed to prepare four-year-olds
for kindergarten and build the foundation for their
educational success. The program allows a parent to
enroll his or her eligible child (four years old by
September 1 and residing in Florida) in a free VPK program.
The program is voluntary for children and providers.
|
Florida
VPK Website |
| What does Valencia do to assist individuals
to earn the VPK teaching credentials? |
Valencia offers two (2) courses in Early
Childhood Education. They are Introduction to Early Childhood
Education (EEC 2001) and Early Childhood Assessment (EDG
2935). Florida Statute 1002.55 outlines the requirements
for Pre-K and VPK teachers. |
Florida
Statute 1002.55
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| Questions about
A.A. and A.S. Degrees |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details |
| What is an A.A. Pre-Major?
|
Valencia's Pre-Majors are designed
for a student who plans to earn the Associate in Arts
Degree and transfer to one of the eleven state universities
in Florida as a junior to complete a bachelor's degree
in one of the specific majors. Each Pre-Major includes
the courses to satisfy Valencia's General Education
requirements for the A.A. Degree and the Statewide Common
Course Prerequisites for the specific major (which count
as the elective credits for the A.A. Degree).
|
Valencia's
A.A. Pre-Majors |
| What is the difference
between an A.A. degree and an A.S./A.A.S. degree?
|
The Associate in Arts (A.A.)
degree parallels the first two years of a four-year
bachelor's degree. In Florida, graduates with an A.A.
degree are also guaranteed acceptance as juniors into
the state university system. The Associate in Science
(A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree
programs lead to immediate entry into the workforce.
|
Transferability
of the A.A. degree |
| General
Education Requirements |
| A.A. Degrees |
| A.S. &
A.A.S. degrees |
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| Questions about
the costs, scholarships, and paying for classes and
books |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details |
| What are the costs
of the degree program? |
Registration Fees for the
current '07-'08 school year are: $69.69 per credit hour
for Florida residents and $261.95 per credit hour for
out-of-state residents. |
Valencia
tuition and fees |
| Estimated
yearly costs of full-time enrollment |
| Valencia
's tuition installment payment plan |
| What are the costs
of books for the program? |
The costs of books vary
for each course and generally range from $40 to $120
with an average around $80. |
Valencia's
Steps Buying your books |
| Valencia's
Bookstore |
| How can my employer pay for
my classes? |
Some employers offer tuition reimbursement
programs. Contact your current employer about what they
offer in the form of tuition reimbursement. |
|
| What scholarships,
grants, or financial aid are available for
me to attend Valencia? |
Valencia offers a variety
of financial aid options, including scholarships and
grants. There is a scholarship associated with this
program funded by the Early Learning Coalition of Orange
County. |
Financial
Aid Office |
| Orange
County Coalition Scholarship |
| Grants,
scholarships, and loans |
| Valencia
scholarships |
| Scholarship
applications and financial aid forms |
| How do I prove I am a Florida
resident for reduced tuition? |
The Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes
form must be completed with the appropriate documentation.
You may use one primary document (a Florida Driver's
License or Florida Identification Card for example)
and provide three additional supporting documents to
prove Florida Residency (for example: copy of lease
agreement and proof of payments for 12 consecutive months;
mortgage documents showing the home was purchased at
least 12 consecutive months ago; copy of one utility
bill (such as electricity or cable television) and proof
of 12 consecutive months of payments; a letter from
your employer stating your date of hire and that you
have been a full-time employee for at least 12 consecutive
months; etc.). For more information about residency
requirements, please contact Sonja Boles-Melvin at 407.582.2319
or at sboles-melvin@valenciacc.edu or Pya Verrett
at 407.582.1320 or at pverrett@valenciacc.edu. |
Florida
Residency Information
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| Questions about
the A.A. Pre-Major in Early Childhood Education |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details |
| What courses are in the A.A.
Pre-Major in Early Childhood Education degree program?
|
Courses for the A.A. Pre-Major in Early
Childhood Education degree program can be found in the
Catalog or Program Sheet. |
A.A.
Pre-Major Program sheet
|
| What are the required education
courses in the program? |
The required education courses are:
EDF 2005 Introduction to Education, EEC 2001 Introduction
to Early Childhood Education, EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse
Populations, and EME 2040 Technology for Educators |
Pre-Major:
Early Childhood Education |
| Will experiential learning
count toward the degree? |
Students with a National CDA, which
includes documented field experience and a completed
portfolio, should complete a request for Experiential
Credit to substitute for EEC 2001 Introduction to Early
Childhood Education. There is fee associated with the
application of $30 per credit hour. |
Valencia's
Catalog
Experiential
Credit Packet |
| Is there an orientation for
students interested in the A.A. Pre-Major in
Early Childhood Education? |
While there is not a specific orientation
for students interested in the A.A. Pre-Major in Early
Childhood Education, many of your questions can be answered
during the New Student Orientation. |
New
Student Orientation |
| Who can I speak
with about the program? |
Stop in to the Answer Center and speak
with any one of the cross-trained Student Services Specialists. |
Valencia's
Answer Center |
| Are there special classes in the
General Education program that will help achieve
my degree? |
If there are at least 20 students interested,
the college will offer Selected Topics courses in
a variety of areas. Some titles that might be of interest
are Sociology of Poverty and Early Learning
Classroom Assessment. These courses would be designed
to address many of the concerns teachers will
face in working with School Readiness and Head Start children.
Contact a campus Social Sciences dean about starting a
cohort for Selected Topics course. |
|
| Is there a course
that will help me be successful in college and
at Valencia? |
Yes, Valencia offers a course called Student
Success which is designed to introduce you to college
resources, help you map out your education plan, select
a major when you’re ready, set some goals for yourself
and dust off those study skills so necessary for your
success. You’ll be able to connect with your peers
and make some friends. With at cohort of students, Valencia
can offer a section with the majority of the students
being early childhood education majors. |
../studentsuccess/ |
| What is the statute
related to the goal Associate and Bachelor degrees in
Early Childhood settings? |
By the 2010-2011 school year, each
pre-k class will have at least one pre-k instructor
who holds an associate's or higher degree in the field
of early childhood education or child development; and by
the 2013-2014 school year, a bachelor's or higher degree
in the field of early childhood education or child development
will be required. |
Florida
Statute 1002.65 |
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| Questions about
the National Child Development Associate (CDA) |
| Question |
Answer |
For more details |
| How can I get credit for the
National CDA (Child Development Associate)?
|
Students with a National CDA, which
includes documented field experience and a completed
portfolio, should complete a request for Experiential
Credit to substitute for EEC 2001 Introduction to Early
Childhood Education. |
Valencia's
Catalog
Experiential
Credit Packet |
| Can I get credit for a non-National
CDA? |
Yes, but you must complete the request
for Experiential Credit as an award of credit. Your
submission must clearly match the objectives of EEC
2001 Introduction to Early Childhood Education with
your experiences outlined in your portfolio. |
Valencia's
Catalog
Experiential
Credit Packet |
| Can I use this
degree to get a CDA? |
Students seeking alternative
CDA certification may use the completed degree combined
with field experience to earn CDA certification. For
this certification, at least six credits must include
EEC 2001 Introduction to Early Childhood Education or
an early literacy course or a child development course.
Students are responsible for seeking information on
the requirements for alternative CDA certification from
the Division of Children and Families and/or the Early
Learning Coalition. |
Early
Learning Coalition of Orange County
|
| Early
Learning Coalition of Osceola County |
| What are the Florida CDA requirements?
|
Visit the DCF website and locate a Florida
CDAE program provider in your area, statewide or on-line.
Choose a provider and complete their program. Each program
listed on the DCF website has met the Department of Children
and Families rules and regulations and has been approved
as a Florida CDAE provider in the state of Florida; however,
training providers operate as independent program.
|
Florida
Dept. of Children and Families |
| How do I get information about the
National CDA? |
Visit the Council for Professional
Recognition's website to find out more about the Child
Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program. |
National CDA Credentialing Program |
| How do I get a CDA?
|
Attend one of the approved CDAE programs
for a minimum of 120 clock hours and receive a certificate
of completion. Please refer to the list of program providers
on the DCF website. |
Florida
Department of Children and Families FAQ |
| Do I need volunteer hours or experience
to graduate? |
No, the National CDA requires volunteer
hours for completion of the certificate. However,
there are a number of Early Childhood Education Providers
who are are willing to provide a paid internship while
working on your degree. Such providers include Orange
County Head Start. Please contact them at 407.836.6590
for further information. |
|
| Is it possible to get a part-time
job in the field, while working towards my degree? |
There are a number of Early Childhood Education
Providers who are are willing to provide a paid internship
while working on your degree. Such providers include Orange
County Head Start. Please contact them at 407.836.6590
for further information. |
|
| Does Valencia offer a CDA
Director's License? |
No. If you are interested,
please contact your local Early Learning Coalition. |
Early
Learning Coalition of Orange County
|
| Early
Learning Coalition of Osceola County |
