The Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs are designed for students wishing to develop technical skills with emphasis on 21st Century employment opportunities. This twoyear college degree program focuses on high technology careers, prepares students to compete effectively in the contemporary job market and transfers into the IRSC Baccalaureate Degree programs.

The Technical Certificate is awarded to a student who has completed the required number of college credit hours that are part of the two-year A.S. or A.A.S. Degree program. Students must complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the certificate course requirements at IRSC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the coursework for the Certificate.

The Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) consists of a course of study that is part of an Associate in Science (A.S.) or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree and leads to employment. Student must have a high school diploma, submit required placement scores on the TABE test, and complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the ATD requirements at IRSC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

The Applied Technology Diploma and the Technical Certificate are designed to prepare the student to obtain employment as a skilled/paraprofessional worker. Students may then complete the remaining requirements for the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree programs while employed.

The A.S. and A.A.S. Degrees include a cluster of General Education courses in the areas of Humanities/Fine Arts, Natural Science/Mathematics, and Social/Behavioral Science. Students also complete credits in an area of specialty, and additional credits are earned in technical support classes.

The Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) is a specialized certification in a technical area beyond the award of the A.S./A.A.S. Degrees.

Effective Fall Term 2000, a statewide articulation agreement between the State University System and the Community Colleges of Florida provides for the articulation of selected Associate in Science Degrees to selected Baccalaureate Degrees (State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.024). The programs available at IRSC are Nursing-Associate Degree, Radiography and Criminal Justice. Consult Educational Services to determine specific requirements.

Other A.S. Degree programs not included in this agreement may also be accepted by public and private upper division institutions. This determination is made by the receiving university or college and not by IRSC. Consult Educational Services to determine specific requirements.

Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements

To meet the requirements for the Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degrees, the student must complete the required General Education courses and program specialty requirements as specified in this catalog. In addition, the student must:

Submit the required placement scores (ACTE, SATR, P.E.R.T.) to IRSC. Students who test into college preparatory instruction must successfully complete the required college preparatory courses in English, math, and reading.
Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all courses attempted (including transfer hours, but, excluding college preparatory courses) and in all courses taken at Indian River State College.
Demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers by passing a computer competency examination, by successfully completing an approved computer course (grade of “S” or ”C” or better), or by completing an approved program of study that includes the basic use of computers.
The computer competency examination may be taken at any of the IRSC Assessment Services Department. Demonstration of competency in the basic use of computers includes:
1. running a Windows-based (or equivalent) program;
2. using a word processing program to create, save, retrieve, edit, and print a file;
3. using the Internet to send e-mail and to locate and to print specific reference materials.
Courses approved to meet the computer competency requirement for the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science Degree are: CGS-1060; CGS-1100; CIS-1000; EME-2040; OST-1713.
Completion of the Information Systems & Computer Applications CLEP examination with a minimum score of 50.
Programs approved to meet the computer competency requirement for the Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree are:

Accounting Technology
Agricultural Production Technology
Architectural Design and Construction Technology
Business Administration
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Information Technology
Digital Media/Multimedia Technology
Drafting and Design Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Golf Course Operations
Graphics Technology
Health Information Management
Health Services Management
Interior Design Technology
Landscape and Horticulture Technology
Marketing Management
Office Administration
Radiography
Theatre and Entertainment Teachnology

Students must complete at least twenty-five (25%) of the total program credits at IRSC.

Students earning the Associate in Science Degree must earn a grade of “C” or higher in math and English courses selected that are designated as Gordon Rule courses.
Pay the Commencement fee to participate in the appropriate Commencement Ceremony. For Spring graduates, the ceremony is in May and for Fall/Summer I & II graduates, the ceremony is in December.
Be recommended by the faculty to the President of the College for the confirmation of the degree.

It is the responsibility of the student, not the College, to check his or her records to be sure that all of the above graduation requirements are met. An Educational Services Advisor/Counselor will assist at any time with course selections and in determining status toward meeting the graduation requirements.

Special Requirements

Applicants to the Health Science programs at IRSC are subject to special admission requirements and dates. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants who wish to enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Lab Technology, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, and Respiratory Care Programs consult with an IRSC advisor/counselor well before the term of enrollment. Special application deadlines are noted in the Academic Calendar. Additional General Education credits may be required for specialized programs.

Indian River State College Placement Rates .2008-2009 Placement Rates, 2007-2008 Placement Rates, 2006-2007 Placement RatesThe most recent placement rate for each program may be found at

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