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Explore this Career Book to find out more about the exciting degree and career opportunities that Valencia College programs can offer you.
We offer more than 170 programs—including Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Arts and bachelor’s degrees, certificates, technical certificates and Accelerated Skills Training programs—to prepare you for either immediate employment in an exciting career or for further education as you pursue a more advanced degree.
Associate in Arts [A.A.] Degree
An A.A. is equivalent to the first two years at a state university. You’ll complete all of your general education requirements for the bachelor’s and can take electives geared toward a specific major. And when you've finished your A.A. at Valencia College, you'll be prepared to stay here for your bachelor's degree or transfer to a four-year university as a junior.
Associate in Science [A.S.] Degree
Our A.S. degree programs help you gain the skills you need for an exciting career and a well-paying job in as few as two years. With one of our A.S. degrees, you have two options: you can enter directly into a high-skill, high-wage career upon graduation, or transfer to a bachelor’s degree program offered at Valencia College or another state college in Florida to expand your career opportunities.
Bachelor’s Degrees
The bachelor’s degree is an upper-level degree that offers students an opportunity to continue their education beyond the associate level. A bachelor's degree prepares you to enter an advanced position within a specialized career field. At Valencia College, students must first complete an associate degree before transferring into a baccalaureate (bachelor's) program. We offer three types of bachelor’s degrees:
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Science
Technical Certificate
Get on the fast-track to career success with a technical certificate. Technical certificates are designed to prepare you for entry-level employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement, and most can be completed in one year or less. You can also use your college credits earned toward the completion of an A.S. degree.
Advanced Technical Certificate
Supplement your associate degree with advanced specialized training in your field of study. In as little as a year, you can enhance your skills in a specialized area to qualify for more professional opportunities and higher pay. A.T.C. college credits can also be applied toward a related bachelor’s degree at Valencia College.
Accelerated Skills Training
Prepare for a high-demand, higher-wage career in weeks through an Accelerated Skills Training program. You’ll get hands-on training that helps you earn nationally recognized industry certifications to get a new job or advance your skill set.
Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit for an A.S. degree
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College? You can earn college credit with an approved industry certification, high school Career Pathways credit, or completion of an approved Orange or Osceola Technical College program. In fact, many of our A.S.T. programs articulate to college credits toward a Valencia College A.S. degree.
Credential Stacking
Get on the fast track to career success by stacking our credentials. You can start your career with an Accelerated Skills Training program or technical certificate. Build on your skills with an Associate in Science degree. Then advance by staying at Valencia College or transferring to a university for a bachelor’s degree.
Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. For more information, please visit valenciacollege.edu/equalopportunity