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Superior high school graduates, who scored a 3, 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Program and are admitted to SCF, may earn credit hours through the Advanced Placement Program upon presentation of test scores.

Journalism, Other

Public Relations/Image Management

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

Information Technology

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Computer Graphics

Network and System Administration/Administrator

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Information Technology Project Management

Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other

Special Education and Teaching, General

Elementary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Education, Other

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Quality Control Technology/Technician

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Biotechnology

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

Chemical Technology/Technician

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Photography

Music Technology

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Business Administration and Management, General

Risk Management

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Small Business Administration/Management

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Established in 1957, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is the region's first and largest public college, serving 11,000 college credit students annually at campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice, and via online classes. Another 14,000 participants annually attend professional development and personal enrichment classes. The College has graduated more than 50,000 students since 1959. SCF is a dynamic College dedicated to meeting the educational and workforce training needs of citizens and businesses in the region. SCF has expanded to include workforce baccalaureate degrees while continuing to focus on highly respected associate degrees that prepare graduates for university transfer and professional careers. The Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Division offers year-round noncredit classes in workforce training, small business development, professional development, personal enrichment and driving safety through workshops, seminars, online classes and on-site training programs at area businesses. Broadening the continuum of education, the College opened a collegiate charter school in fall 2010. The school enables students to complete high school and receive their Associate in Arts degree simultaneously. The College is a member of the Association of Florida Colleges, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

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