Program Credit Hour Length Determination
Program lengths are set by the State of Florida for all degree and certificate programs.
| Program |
Credits/Hours |
Florida Statute and Administrative Code |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) |
120 |
FS 1007.25(9)
FAC 6A-14.030(2) |
| Bachelor of Science (BS) |
120 |
FS 1007.25(9)
FAC 6A-14.030(2) |
| Associate in Arts (AA) |
60 |
FS 1007.25(8)
FAC 6A-14.030(3) |
| Associate in Science (AS) |
Per FLDOE Framework |
FAC 6A-14.030(4)
FAC 6A-10.024(6)(a)
FAC 6A-6.0571 |
| College Credit Certificate (CCC) |
Less than 60 credit hours |
FAC 6A-14.030(6) |
| Career and Technical Certificate (CCP) |
Clock Hours defined by FLDOE Frameworks |
FAC 6A-14.030(10)
FAC 6A-6.0571 |
| Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) |
Less than 60 credit hours |
FAC 6A-14.030(7) |
| Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) |
9-45 credit hours |
FAC 6A-14.030(8) |
| Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP) |
9-30 credit hours |
FAC 6A-14.030(9) |
All established program lengths are found at: www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/curriculum-frameworks/index.stml
Procedure for Adherence to the Guidelines
All courses recommended for approval by the College’s Curriculum Committee are approved by the VPAA. All changes made to a course’s credit or clock hours are proposed to the Curriculum Committee. All approved courses are sent the Statewide Course Numbering System for prefix and number assignment.