Bachelor Degrees FAQ
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Details about all bachelor-level programs can be found on the custom web page for each specialization, including program guides that detail proposed course plans. Those pages will answer many of your questions and you'll also find answers to select Frequently Asked Questions below.
Admission criteria require that students have completed an Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. (Associate in Science - A.S. or Associate in Arts - A.A.) If the specialization requires it, students with an earned A.A. degree will need to work closely with an advisor to complete 21 technical credit hours as part of the program. Students who are in the last semester of coursework needed to complete an Associate degree may also apply. Only online applications will be accepted. There is a one-time Bachelor's Degree application fee of $30.
View the Bachelor's enrollment steps for current deadlines and details about the application process.
Students who have met all admissions requirements no later than the posted deadline will be accepted into the program on a first come basis.
If you are not accepted, check the application deadline for the next term or contact the Bachelor Degree Advisor.
Students who have met all application requirements will be accepted into the program on a first come basis. Follow these application steps below:
- Completion of EFSC's online application for admission
- One-time, non-refundable $30 application fee (waived for students with prior two-year EFSC degree)
- Completion of an A.S. or A.A. degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree does not meet the minimum eligibility requirement for entry into this program. AAS degree holders who intend to transfer into the BAS program should consult with an academic advisor to review coursework and determine the best transfer options.
- Submission of all final, official, non-EFSC college transcript(s) indicating the coursework taken and the degree(s) awarded. A transcript with courses in progress is not considered a final transcript
Complete the courses required for your current Associate degree program (Associate in Science - A.S. or Associate in Arts - A.A.) and receive your A.S. or A.A. diploma from a regionally accredited institution. Make sure you are earning grades of "C" or better in your general education courses as they are an important part of the BAS transition.
The BAS degree requires 36 credits of general education.
Students in the Organizational Management Bachelor of Applied Science specializations who have earned an A.S. degree will be required to complete what is left of the 36 general education credit hours not earned with their A.S. degree. These credits will be considered part of the 60 additional credits required for the Bachelor's degree. You can review the EFSC general education requirements by checking the list of courses under the Associate in Arts degree: click here for that A.A. list.
Organizational Management BAS students who have earned an A.A. degree will need to take 21 credit hours of appropriate technical concentration courses. Technical concentration courses will be used as part of the total 60 credit hours required for the Bachelor's degree. One strategy is to consider selecting a College Credit Certificate (CCC) program in a subject that corresponds with your post-BAS degree career goals. Click here to review the extensive list of CCC program choices. Work with a Bachelor Degree advisor in making your choices.
NOTE: Both A.S. and A.A. degree holding students may need to take additional courses depending on the degree you have earned.
The Advanced Allied Health Specialization is open to students with an A.S. or A.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution. An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree does not meet the minimum eligibility requirement for entry into this program. AAS degree holders who intend to transfer into the BAS program should consult with an academic advisor to review coursework and determine the best transfer options.
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Health Sciences - Medical Imaging Specializations requires an A.S. in Radiography or Sonography as well as specific licensure.
The RN to BSN program requires an Associate Degree in Nursing as well as a Florida Registered Nursing License.
EFSC Bachelor degrees qualify for Financial Aid. Scholarship opportunities are be available. Click here to explore the aid and scholarship process.
Yes. State universities and colleges require two sequential units of study in one foreign language in high school or eight semester credit hours of sequential study in one foreign language at the college level.
Students also may meet this requirement by demonstration of equivalent foreign language competency. See details about how to meet the foreign language requirement in the A.A. degree section of the website.
Bachelor degree applicants who have not met the foreign language requirement may be admitted but will need to complete this graduation requirement and should work with their advisor on the best way to meet the requirement. Foreign language taken at the college level does not satisfy the General Education or Technical Concentration credits and will not be used toward the upper division bachelor credit requirements.
The tuition rates for the current academic year are available by visiting the Tuition section of the website.
Bachelor degree programs are designed with the working student in mind and are offered in flexible formats.
Lower division courses (1000 and 2000 level courses) can be taken on any campus and often through online options as well.
The upper division 3000 and 4000 level courses may only be offered on select EFSC Campuses and often online through Eastern Florida Online. The RN to BSN degree is a 100% online degree, plus all 12 specializations in the Organizational Management Bachelor of Applied Science degree have 100% online options.
A designation of "Online Only," such as for RN to BSN, means the program's courses are only available online. "100% Online Option" means the program's upper-level courses are all available online, but some are also available as in-person options. Specializations with no designation or a note about core courses being on campus, cannot be earned fully online and will require at least some face-to-face courses.
Please be aware that Bachelor program courses can fill quickly when registration begins before each term. To finish a program that has a designated 100% online option by taking only online courses, students need to register in a timely manner to ensure they have a seat for the online course offerings of their choice. The same guidance applies to access for face-to-face courses on campus.
Work with your advisor as needed when planning and be sure to check the important term dates and student email for current information about registration start dates.
Bachelor course offerings follow the registration schedule and deadlines outlined in the college Academic Calendar, which is available online. Bachelor level courses are included in the College Class Schedules, which also are available online at this link.