University Partnership Center

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
www.barry.edu/publicAdministrationBPABPS/default.htm
This degree is the most accepted undergraduate degree for professional employment in general public administration and is highly desired for special applications such as police, fire and planning. The coursework is designed to provide the student with an understanding and working application of principles essential to the effective management of all public agencies.

Bachelor of Science in Administration
www.barry.edu/ProfAdminBSBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Administration is designed to prepare the student with the administrative and leadership skills needed in all organizations - private, public, or non-profit - in order to successfully fulfill their missions and achieve their goals. The program of study provides students with a broad knowledge of contemporary organizational principles and practices, while allowing for individualized emphasis in areas such as Informational Technology, Human Resource Development, Health Service Administration, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or general Administration.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Human Resources Specialization
www.barry.edu/HRDBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program is designed for students who choose to pursue a professionally-oriented program of study. The degree is flexible in its design and thereby responds to diverse student needs and interests. The Human Resources Specialization is of special interest to students employed in the area of human resources and training. The course offerings in this area are designed to assist individuals to further their understanding of the planning, design, management, and evolution of personnel and training programs in organizations of all kinds.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Health Services Administration Specialization
www.barry.edu/HSABSBPS/default.htm
The Bachelor of Professional Studies, Specialization in Health Services Administration is designed to provide a broad view of today’s health care systems and to prepare graduates for entry and middle management positions in such areas as hospitals, medical or dental clinics, group medical practices, managed care organizations, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, home health agencies, and government agencies. The curriculum emphasizes management skills for use in any health care setting. This degree is an excellent career pathway for persons licensed in clinical health and medical care professions but lacking an undergraduate degree.

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
www.barry.edu/exercisesciencebs/default.asp
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science prepares the graduate for a wide variety of health/sport-related paths which include fitness and wellness programs (careers include health and fitness instructor, strength and conditioning specialist, exercise leader, health and fitness program director), Clinical programs (careers include exercise specialist, exercise test technologist, program director), Exercise physiology research, and sports training programs (careers include strength and conditioning coach and sport performance research.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
www.barry.edu/sportmanagementbs/default.asp
This program is for those who aspire to manage, promote, and market professional and collegiate athletic organizations or resort establishments, own a sport-related business, or operate recreational programs in municipalities or leisure/tourism settings. The program integrates academic study with internship opportunities with professional and collegiate sport franchises, recreational programs, and leisure/tourist businesses.

Master of Clinical Medical Science - Physician Assistant
www.barry.edu/pa/Default.asp
Physician Assistants are highly qualified health care providers who have been prepared, through a demanding academic and clinical curriculum, to provide health care services under physician supervision. Physician assistants are board certified and licensed health care professionals who gather and evaluate medical data and participate in the process of clinical decision making, diagnosis, and therapeutic management. All candidates who successfully complete the program will be awarded both the Master of Clinical Medical Science degree and the Physician Assistant Certificate.

Master of Science in Exercise Science
www.barry.edu/hpls/MS/exerciseScience/default.htm
This specialization within Barry's graduate program in Movement Science prepares graduates for career opportunities in fitness and wellness, with emphasis on developing professional practices in clinical settings and on exercise physiology research. The Exercise Science graduate program curriculum offers advanced coursework as well as extensive opportunities for research and clinical practice. The program articulates seamlessly with the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, also offered by Barry University at the University Partnership Center.

Master of Science in Sport Management
www.barry.edu/hpls/MS/sportManagement/Default.htm
The Master of Science (MS) Degree in Sport Management combines both theory and practice to prepare the graduate for opportunities in management in a variety of sport, recreation, and health promotion areas (e.g., arena and dome management; amateur and professional sports; high school and college athletics; resort and tourism industries; parks and recreational centers; fitness and wellness centers; etc.). The program articulates seamlessly with the Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management, also offered by Barry University at the UPC.

Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
http://www.barry.edu/PAMPA/default.htm
This degree program is designed as a professional development program for adult learners with a focus on the administration of public, non-profit, and other organizations which serve a public purpose. The MPA is generally considered the terminal professional degree for practitioners in public service. The curriculum is designed to address the critical administrative competencies in this evolving environment through skills development in the context of a theoretical foundation. The degree program also incorporates adult learner principles and strategies. The program places an emphasis on developing critical administrative competencies via course content which contains theory, application, and practice throughout the curriculum. Also, in addition to developing a core body of administrative knowledge and skills, the degree program will provide an effective grounding in applied public policy, policy analysis, and program evaluation. (30 credit hours)

Masters of Arts in Administration (MAA)
http://www.barry.edu/administrativeStudiesMA/default.htm
This degree program is designed with a focus on both the art and science for effectively leading and managing modern organizations. The program addresses the development of competencies in administration, leadership, applied research, managing change and projects, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and information technology which contribute to workplace success in all organizations - public, private, and not-for-profit. There is an emphasis on both theoretical course content and its practical application throughout the curriculum. (30 credit hours)

Dr. of Philosophy in Leadership and Education
www.barry.edu/leadershipPhD/About/Default.htm
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree offered in Leadership and Education in the School of Education allows students to specialize in leadership. The doctoral program requires completion of a minimum of 45 - 54 credits beyond the master's degree, 24 credits of which are taken in the area of specialization. The area of specialization is determined by students' interests, academic training, and career goals.

Students focusing on leadership take courses regarding the roles and responsibilities of leaders in for-profit, not-for-profit, government, education, health, and related organizations. Students focusing on counseling focus on advanced clinical knowledge and skills development, program planning and evaluation, and finance.

Doctor of Nursing Practice
fpb.cwru.edu/DNP/index.shtm
The DNP is the practice doctorate (formerly known as the ND) at the Bolton School, providing its graduates with the highest education and qualification standards in their fields. Instead of focusing primarily on research and teaching, DNP graduates use their education and expertise in leaderships roles on the front lines of the nursing profession.

Master of Science in Nursing Forensics
www.csuohio.edu/nursing/MSN.ForensicTract.htm
The Master of Science in Nursing Forensics offered by Cleveland State University through the University Partnership Center is structured so that students will receive the core courses in the MSN: Specialized Population major. Forensic nurses provide care to victims/perpetrators of trauma and/or death due to criminal acts or traumatic events. In this program students will acquire the in-depth knowledge and skill that interfaces nursing with the law, forensic science, law enforcement, mental health, and the health care and judicial systems. This program allows the student to gain a strong foundation in population health as well as theory and research. In addition students will be required to take courses specifically related to the population of victims/perpetrators of crime, violence or traumatic events.

Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
www.eckerd.edu/pel/academics/american_studies.php
American Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary major in American Civilization that focuses upon American experience and identity, past and present, using the methods and approaches of a variety of academic disciplines, as well as the cultural perspective of American Studies. The distinctive interdisciplinary approach of American Studies promotes well-rounded intellectual development, as well as valuable career skills in research, writing, critical thinking and analysis. Five majors are offered:

History
Literature
Museum Studies
Communication & Media Studies
Pre-Law

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
www.eckerd.edu/pel/academics/management.php
Eckerd College's Program for Experienced Learners (PEL) is designed to fit the lifestyle and support the objectives of adult learners. Eckerd College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college. The Eckerd Business Management program is designed to prepare students for business careers in the community.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management - Information Systems
www.eckerd.edu/pel/academics/management.php
The Information Systems concentration of study is designed to prepare students for careers that deal with the management and use of information technologies within organizations. Courses within the Information Systems concentration are drawn from core areas of programming, applications, operations, data communications, and systems.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
www.eckerd.edu/academics/index.php?f=detail&m=HU&c=L
Humanities is an interdisciplinary major allowing each student to work with the PEL Coordinator of Humanities to design a 10-course program using the methodology of one core discipline and supplementing from complimentary disciplines.

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
www.erau.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (BSTM) is a business-based program designed for the student who has acquired some technical expertise and desires to move into a managerial or supervisory position. This degree program works especially well if the student has spent time in the military or corporate world and now wants to apply technical expertise toward a four-year degree.

Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
www.erau.edu
The Professional Aeronautics degree program is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related fields. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, the program recognizes those skills through award of advanced-standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds upon those skills. The program also provides a path for those students new to aviation to acquire these skills through aviation-related courses. Embry-Riddle's program will prepare students for further career growth and increased responsibility by combining their previous aviation experience with ERAU's well-respected courses in aeronautical science, management, computer science, economics, communications, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and physical.

Master of Aeronautical Science
www.erau.edu
Embry-Riddle's Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) is a broad-based, flexible degree that gives the aviation professional a rigorous individualized curriculum based upon the "man-machine-system-solution" concept. This background will endow the student with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to advance in the aviation/aerospace industry. In-career professionals like flight crew members, air traffic control personnel, flight operations specialists, industry technical representatives, aviation educators, and other aviation/aerospace professionals can enhance their knowledge and careers with Embry-Riddle's MAS degree.

Master of Science in Management
www.erau.edu
MSM graduates are leaders in their organizations, handling day-to-day planning, managing employees and directing important projects. With a greater emphasis on operations than a traditional MBA, the MSM from Embry-Riddle provides the practical knowledge that will help the graduate move ahead. As part of the course requirements for the MSM candidates choose from one of five areas of specialization:

Air Transportation Management
Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Management
Aviation Enterprises in the Global Environment
Management of Integrated Logistic

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=cesta&p=ElectronicEngineeringTechnology
Electronic Engineering Technology offers instruction in the theoretical and practical analysis of modern electronic circuits, devices and systems. Most courses have a required laboratory component in which skills in the use of computers for problem solving, application and use of modern electronic test equipment and microprocessors are developed. The Electronic Engineering Technologist is well prepared to work with engineers and other technical personnel in industry on the design, development and testing of circuits and systems. The graduate will be able to work at the supervisory and junior management levels in the business, communications, controls, computer and electronics industries.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=cesta&p=ConstructionEngineeringTechnology
Construction Engineering Technology offers specialized instruction in modern techniques of the construction process. The graduate is prepared to work with architects, engineers, contractors, or any other entity concerned with construction. The graduate will be able to work on project erection, management, or supervision. This ability is derived from the graduate's thorough exposure to such topics as advanced detailed construction techniques, use of computers, methods of construction estimating, and contractual and legal matters. Further, the student will be able to enroll in electives in surveying and structures courses, which are offered in Civil Engineering Technology.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
cps.fgcu.edu/JS/CJBS/index.html
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides an extensive overview of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and international justice. The program builds upon a solid liberal arts core to achieve a balanced criminal justice perspective, which includes an emphasis on the victim, the offender, the criminal justice system, and society. The program's objective is to develop a sound educational foundation for graduate work or professional practice at the bachelor's level. Students are provided a set of core courses and experiences to orient them to the broader criminal justice system. Thereafter, they have the opportunity to specialize in law enforcement, corrections, legal studies, forensics, juvenile justice, international justice, or manager.

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
cps.fgcu.edu/cj/ls/index.html
The program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Legal Studies prepares graduates for career advancement in legal assisting, paralegal, and other law-related professions. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal or legal assistant as "a person qualified by education, training, or experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." The program is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the legal system as it relates to the law, the courts, clients, and lawyers. The curriculum encompasses both generalist and specialist courses as recommended by the American Bar Association. The core curriculum provides a solid foundation of legal, ethical, technical, and communication skills.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
www.fgcu.edu/CHP/HS/HSBS/index.html
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide career advancement opportunities for entry-level health profession practitioners, as well as individuals who seek careers in health care relevant to this degree such as health services administration, health professions education, gerontology, and recreation therapy. The program also is recommended for students who are interested in a health profession that requires a master of science at the entry level, such as Physical therapy.

Master of Science in Health Sciences
www.fgcu.edu/CHP/HS/HSMS/hsmsindex.html
The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Sciences program is designed to provide advanced opportunities for baccalaureate graduates. Graduates are prepared to serve as health care leaders in advanced professional roles within the diverse current and dynamic health services delivery system. In addition, graduates acquire skills and expertise in planning, developing, and implementing innovative and quality health care services.

Master of Public Administration
cps.fgcu.edu/PA/MPA/index.html
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program that prepares students for administrative positions in the public and not-for-profit sectors. It is designed for students who have significant in-service experience as well as for students who have little or no prior work experience in public or not-for-profit organizations. The MPA core curriculum provides theoretical background and practical application in the study of public policy, organizations, personnel administration, budgeting, research methods, data analysis, and program planning and evaluation.

Master of Science in Acquisition & Contract Management
uc.fit.edu/pdf/catalog/0607Catalog.pdf#msacm
The Florida Tech's Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management program is designed to provide current, extensive, and relevant knowledge of contract management principles and policies. The program prepares students for careers in contract management positions in the corporate world and government agencies.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management
uc.fit.edu/pdf/catalog/0607Catalog.pdf#mshrm
This degree program is designed for individuals working in or desiring to work in Human Resources Management. Emphasis is placed upon the applied qualitative aspects of managing employees in contemporary work settings. The undergraduate degree need not be in business administration, however, individuals without adequate academic undergraduate preparation will be required to complete prerequisite foundation courses toward this degree program. Students who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply.

Master of Science in Logistics Management
uc.fit.edu/pdf/catalog/0607Catalog.pdf#mslm
Florida Tech's Master of Science in Logistics Management models its curriculum against that of SOLE, The International Society of Logistics. The faculty presents a life-cycle picture of logistics reducing costs and improving efficiencies from the inception of new products to the retirement and disposal of old ones. At the end of the program students will be able to apply fundamental elements of logistics support to system design, new processes, commercial physical distribution and retail support, effectively lowering costs while meeting overall enterprise goals.

Master of Science in Management/Transportation Management
uc.fit.edu/pdf/catalog/0607Catalog.pdf#msm
The MS in Management with a concentration in Transportation Management is designed to provide graduates with skills such as quality control and customer support services for transporting goods and people safely and effectively. The program of study can be completed in as little as two years if the student attends part-time. Graduates of this program often work as distribution managers; industrial traffic and transportation managers and analysts; distribution, logistics and planning, budgeting and control; freight traffic and performance management analysts.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
hospitality.fiu.edu/bachelor_science_hospitality_management.asp
Since FIU opened in 1972, the School of Hospitality Management has become recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's top-rated hospitality management programs. Graduates from this elite program are achieving corporate leadership and executive positions with major lodging and foodservice companies, cruise lines, and tourism organizations. Students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Hospitality Management may enroll in the program. A new study in a leading academic journal, The Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education, ranks the Florida International University School of Hospitality Management No. 1 in the nation in one of the most important areas upon which such programs are judged.

Master of Science in Hospitality Management, Executive Track hospitality.fiu.edu/programs/executive_masters_distance/
The internationally recognized Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management attracts students from all over the world. A Bachelor's degree and an acceptable score on the GRE or GMAT exam are required. A minimum of five years hospitality-related management is also required for acceptance into this track. Applicants must currently hold a management position in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
www.cs.fsu.edu/
Florida State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The goal of the prorgam is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills in Computer Science required for a fulfilling career and to create and disseminate knowledge to improve computer science research, education, and practice

Bachelor of Science in Visual Disabilities
www.coe.fsu.edu/cerds/programs/SpecialEd/vi_bs.html
The program in Visual Impairment at Florida State University prepares three types of professionals to work with individuals who are blind or who have low vision. These three types are (1)teachers to work with children with visual impairments, (2)rehabilitation teachers to work with adults with visual impairments, and (3)orientation and mobility specialists who teach travel skills to people with visual impairments. There is a critical shortage of professionals in all these specializations throughout the United States, particularly in rural areas.

Master of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies
www.criminology.fsu.edu/p/academic-deg-masters.php
The master's program in Criminal Justice Studies is specifically designed for working criminal justice professionals and others who want the rigors and challenges of a first-rate graduate program, but also need the convenience and flexibility that distance learning provides. The program is especially designed for highly motivated students who are looking toward leadership positions in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and elsewhere in the criminal justice system in Florida, the nation as a whole, and overseas. Past graduates of the school have achieved national and international recognition, and hold prestigious positions in many states and a number of foreign countries.

Master of Science in Educational Leadership
www.fsu.edu/~elps/ela/masters.html
This program is designed to prepare professionals for entry-level administrative positions in schools, school districts, and educational agencies. Course content is aligned with state and national standards and blends both theoretical and practical applications to K-12 educational leadership.

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
www.eng.fsu.edu/departments/mechanical/graduate_program/index.php
The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering is an approximately two-year program designed to provide students with the tools to begin a productive career in engineering practice or research, a career that will probably span three to five decades. The program emphasizes a fundamental approach to engineering in which the student learns to identify needs, define problems and apply basic principles and techniques to obtain a solution. This philosophy is incorporated in classroom lectures, laboratory activities, design projects, and research.

Master of Business Administration
cob.fsu.edu/grad/mba_online.cfm
Online graduate programs at the Florida State University College of Business (COB) are a core component of the university’s mission to provide superior graduate education. The College of Business offers online Master's degrees in Business Administration in the following area of concentrations: Real Estate Finance and Analysis; General MBA; and Hospitality Administration.

Master of Science in Management Information Systems
cob.fsu.edu/mis/mmis.cfm
The Master of Science in MIS program is designed to enhance and update the managerial and technical skills of practicing information technology professionals. It is intended for professionals with at least three years of MIS-related work experience and is designed so that a typical student can complete the degree in 24 months by taking two online courses each semester.

Master of Science in Risk Management/Insurance
learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/graduateprograms/rmi.cfm
Recognized as one of the oldest and largest insurance programs in the nation, Florida State University offers a master’s program in Management with a major in Risk Management/Insurance. Offered entirely online, this program is designed for working professionals who wish to study part-time in order to advance and enhance their careers. All 11 courses in the program can be completed in 24 months.

Master of Science in Visual Disabilities
www.coe.fsu.edu/cerds/programs/SpecialEd/vi_ms.html
In addition to preparing teachers of children with visual impairments, the M.S. in Visual Disabilities, through FSU's Satellite Program in Visual Impairment, is designed to train teachers in various areas of specialization. Students develop individualized programs based on their areas of interest including orientation and mobility, early childhood education for individuals with visual impairments, education of visually impaired individuals in transition, and education of visually impaired individuals with profound disabilities. There is a critical teacher shortage of professionals in this area of education throughout the United States, including metropolitan and rural areas.

Executive Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies - Coming Soon!
http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/
The Executive Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies is among the fist Master's degree programs in the United States to focus on the history, culture and values of philanthropy, broadly defined as "voluntary action for the public good." Other programs focus of the "how" of nonprofit management. In contrast, this program explores the "why" - the social, cultural, political and economic roles played by philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in contemporary and historical settings. The program strengthens management practice while focusing the discussion on the distinctive values underlying the varieties of philanthropic experience. The Executive Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies is a 36-credit-hour graduate program that includes 21 hours of course work central to the study of philanthropy, 6 hours of elective course work, an internship and a thesis or two additional approved graduate courses can be substituted in lieu of a thesis.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
www.saintleo.edu
This program is designed for students entering the business world in almost any type of organization. The common body of knowledge for all School of Business majors provides the academic background to understand the economic structure of our global society. Those who enter the competitive market for scarce resources must be prepared to support public and private segments of or society. The School has developed an academic program in conjunction with the liberal arts that develops the whole person capable of creative critical thinking and problem solving. The student selects a specialization from among the following:

Accounting
Management
Marketing

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
www.saintleo.edu
The courses in the Psychology major reflects the diversity of the many sub-fields in psychology. Required courses are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the discipline while allowing sufficient room for electives. Graduates of the program are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in professional entry-level positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also an excellent way for students to prepare for careers in law, business, human resources management, advertising and sales.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Banking
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/banking.php?program=banking
St. Petersburg College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Banking. SPC can prepare you to think critically by looking beyond the obvious issues and finding new ways to improve the industry. The program can teach you to communicate effectively on all levels; boosting your written and verbal skills. SPC can make you a leader in the banking industry and an initiator of change; Making complex and difficult decisions by using modern finance, marketing and management analyses methods.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/dental.php?program=dental
St. Petersburg College is the only college in the state that offers a four-year dental hygiene program. While there are 250 colleges in the country offering the two-year degree program, less than 50 offer the four-year program. The new program is responsive to state workforce needs and will articulate with the two-year AS program also offered at SPC.

Bachelor of Science in Education
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/coe.php?program=coe
The College of Education offers classes leading to a bachelor's degree in Education. Bachelor's degrees in Education are offered in:

Elementary Education (K-6) with infused ESOL
Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with infused ESOL
Middle Grades General Science Education
Middle Grades Mathematics Education
Secondary Mathematics Education (6-12)
Secondary Science/Biology Education (6-12)
Secondary Business Technology Education (6-12)
Secondary Technology Education (6-12)

Students may elect to attend on a full-time basis if work and family obligations permit, or students may attend part-time. Time spent in actual classrooms is a program requirement for both full-time and part-time students.

Bachelor of Science in Edcational Studies
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/edstudies.php?program=edstudies
The College of Education is proud to offer a NEW Non-certification Education Degree. The Educational Studies major at SPC serves to prepare individuals to enter community-based service organizations; it also assists individuals already employed to improve their ability to function in educational-related roles.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Studies
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/health.php?program=health
This program provides career advancement for entry-level health profession practitioners. Classes are offered online, blended, modmester (8-week session) and traditional classroom. Students will develop management and leadership skills and learn about: Health information systems; Health financial management; and Health care issues.

Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/international.php?program=international
St. Petersburg College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in International Business. This unique program focuses on preparing students for leadership positions in a technologically sophisticated global business environment. It is intended for students who are interested in leading, supervising and managing multinational businesses and operations. Students also will have the opportunity to visit other countries and work with selected companies.

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Management and Organizational Leadership
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/mgtorg.php?program=mgtorg
This degree program is designed with the active assistance of business and industrial leaders. This integrated program will give students a broad range of organizational and management skills necessary for a variety of supervisory positions. Students will learn how to become effective leaders and increase their earning potential. There are several areas of concentration within this program from which to specialize:

Entrepreneurial Studies
Fundraising
General Management
Insurance
Real Estate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/nursing.php?program=nursing
St. Petersburg College offers an RN to BSN degree to help the student advance his/her career while maintaining employment in a current position. The program is designed to enhance managerial skills and chances for promotion. Through SPC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, offered at the SPC Health Education Center, the student may take classes offered either evenings or weekends in four-to eight-week increments.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/op.php?program=op
St. Petersburg College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Orthotics and Prosthetics is the science that deals with the use of the specialized mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs. Students will learn to evaluate, fabricate, fit and deliver prosthetic-orthotic devices. Because of the increase in diabetic patients and injuries from the Middle East war, this is a critical program. It is housed with the other allied health programs at the Caruth Health Education Center. A state-of-the-art facility is being built at this location. Because this program has specific clinical experiences at certified locations, enrollment is limited.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/legal.php?program=legal
St. Petersburg College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Recommended for development by the American Bar Association, the Paralegal Studies Program is designed to educate and train students to assist attorneys in performing tasks that would otherwise be performed by the supervising attorney, thus enhancing the quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness of delivery of legal services. This program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/cpsa.php?program=cpsa
St. Petersburg College offers a four-year degree program in Public Safety Administration, designed to give students the knowledge and skills to become administrators and leaders within public safety organizations. There are several areas of concentration within this program from which to specialize:

Criminal Justice
Fire Science and Emergency Management
Gang Enforcement Management
Emergency Medical Services
Cross Discipline (Combination of Subplans)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/techm.php?program=techm
This program prepares individuals to lead, supervise, manage and direct technical processes, operations and personnel through the 21st century. This degree strikes a balance between management skills and technology training needed to make the graduate globally competitive in world-class companies - either for working in a large corporation or for oneself. The major is designed specifically to articulate with the A.S. degree, although A.A. degree holders also may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
www.spcollege.edu/bachelors/vtech.php?program=vtech
St. Petersburg College offers a four-year degree program in Veterinary Technology, designed to give students the knowledge and skills to become administrators and leaders in the veterinary technology field. Two areas of concentration are offered within this program:

Advanced Clinical Applications
Veterinary Hospital Management
Combined Clinical & Hospital Management

Degrees and classes are offered in a variety of formats, including online and through part-time scheduling. Career opportunities include employment with veterinary pharmaceutical companies, veterinary equipment and supply companies, and in veterinary corporate administration positions.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
www.ent.ucf.edu
The BSET curriculum consists of a carefully integrated program, which includes professional studies, liberal education, and applied mathematics and sciences. The operations concentration provides an orientation for professional careers in technical management and operations in the manufacturing, sales, service and construction industries. Graduates may find careers in product development, quality assurance and logistics, sales and field engineering and occupational safety.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology
www.ent.ucf.edu
Information Systems Technology is a heavily applied field geared primarily for students with and AS degree or a specific certificate (CNE, CCNA, MCSE, etc.) that wish to expand their knowledge of information technology. Courses in IST are primarily hands-on and prepare students for jobs running the hardware and software systems that handle information within an organization. In this program, students are expected to fully understand and be able to design, implement and manage distributed information systems.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
www.cba.ufl.edu
The Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida offers an online undergraduate degree program designed to allow students to complete a Bachelor of science in Business Administration (BSBA). The program consists of 15 upper-division courses, four credit hours each. The curriculum is designed to fit seamlessly with an Associate in Arts degree. The UF Warrington College of Business undergraduate program is one of the top 25 such programs in the United States according to U.S. News and World Report (2002).

Doctor of Pharmacy
www.cop.ufl.edu
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy offers a four-year distance education program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. It is a 2+4 program of study with a two-year degree as a minimal requirement for admission, plus certain prerequisites and the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). The educational program is offered at the UPC Seminole Campus, and utilizes distance-education technologies such as Web-based course materials, streaming video lectures, e-mail and Internet discussion groups. In addition, students attend regularly scheduled course discussion sessions held at the UPC Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College. Students can complete their first two years of the Associate in Arts degree at St. Petersburg College prior to entering the program.

Bachelor of Social Work
www.cas.usf.edu/social_work/
The University of South Florida offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The primary objective of the BSW program is the preparation of the graduate for beginning-level professional practice as a social work generalist. Secondary objectives of the BSW program are to provide for the social work human resources needs of the university service district (the central Florida west coast area), the State of Florida, and the Southeast Region, prepare graduates for additional professional training at the graduate level in social work or in related human service professions, and to provide an exposure to social work as

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
www.cas.usf.edu/criminology/
This program is designed to develop and enhance professional practice in the criminal justice community. The MACJA prepares students for advanced levels of management by enhancing their skills, decision-making processes, and analytic capabilities in the contemporary environment of criminal justice practice. The MACJA targets students interested in the criminal justice system who have a committed interest in enhancing their professionalism and developing their practitioner and management skills.

Master of Arts in Adult Education
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/ache/ade/adema.html
This degree is primarily designed to help individuals work with adult learners in a wide variety of employment settings. This master's degree program is intended for holders of a non-education baccalaureate degree who do not wish to meet teacher certification requirements in the State of Florida.

Master of Arts in in Library and Information Science
www.cas.usf.edu/lis/index.html
The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS), part of the USF College of Arts and Sciences, offers an M.A. program in library and information science. The M.A. program in Library and Information Science has been continuously accredited by the American Library Association since 1975. Graduates are prepared to assume a wide variety of service and leadership positions in libraries and information centers.

Master of Science in Nursing Education
health.usf.edu/nocms/nursing/
The University of South Florida College of Nursing offers a master's concentration in nursing education. The major goal of the program is to prepare graduates to teach in a variety of educational and health care settings including schools of nursing, staff development departments, and/or patient client education programs. The program is available as a program of graduate study or certificate program for those with masters degrees in nursing.

Master of Social Work
www.cas.usf.edu/social_work/
The primary objective of the M.S.W. program is preparation of the graduate for professional social work practice through acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills necessary for clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. The secondary objectives of the M.S.W. Program are to prepare students academically for pursuit of doctoral education in social work or related human service disciplines or professions, and to contribute to the needed supply of professionally educated clinical social workers in the Tampa Bay area, the state, the region, and the nation.

Master of Education in Instructional Technology
www.coedu.usf.edu/it/
The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology is 37-38 semester hours and consists of 12 courses, seven courses in the major area of Instructional Technology and five courses in Educational Foundations. The Instructional Design/Development track is intended for students interested in working as instructional designers/developers in industry or academic environments.

Education Specialist in Instructional Technology
www.coedu.usf.edu/it/
The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology is 36 semester hours in length. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership in technology-related positions in academia and industry. Courses include an array of topics including instructional design, distance learning, authoring, instructional graphics, and project management. The development and application of systematic inquiry skills at the advanced graduate level of study, combined with existing experience and continued study in a field of specialization, is the focus of the Ed.S. degree.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
www.stpt.usf.edu/cob
The College of Business Administration at USF provides high-quality programs preparing students to contribute to and take leading positions in business and society. The Business Administration major is designed for students with an interest in combining more than one field of study or in pursuing an entrepreneurial career. The curriculum is designed to fit seamlessly with an Associate in Arts degree.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
www.stpt.usf.edu/cob/graduate/index.htm
The intent of this program is to prepare students for a lifetime of opportunities, not just their next job. The USF MBA curriculum is continually evaluated for its strength and relevance to changing global issues, business ethics, cultural diversity and the innovation of technology. The program is taught through a participative and experiential based curriculum.

Master of Arts in Teaching Exceptional Student Education
http://www.stpt.usf.edu/coe/Graduate-ExceptionalStudentEducation.htm
The Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) is a program for students interested in teaching students in Exceptional Student Education. The program will lead to a Masters degree in Exceptional Student Education as well as certification in English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL). The program credit requirements vary from 36 hours to 48 hours depending on the area of specialization of a student's bachelor's degree. Elementary and secondary education majors with an interest in Exceptional Student Education are encouraged to apply.