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Scientific Workplace Preparation Certificate Program

In addition to providing a solid foundation for your education and career goals, EFSC's one-year Scientific Workplace Preparation College Credit Certificate (CCC) fosters skills that are critical for success in any scientific or medical position: analytical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication.

Enrolling in the Scientific Workplace Preparation certificate program will:

  • Help you transition into study within a scientific or medical field
  • Allow you to explore health and nursing prerequisites while enrolled in any EFSC program
  • Enhance your resume if working in a related field

At EFSC, you can double the impact of your education by simultaneously working toward our Chemical Technology A.S. degree program. It includes many of the same courses required for the Scientific Workplace Preparation certificate and can even be completed at the same time.

SCIentific Workplace preparation COURSE CURRICULUM

The Scientific Workplace Prep certificate is a popular supplementary program that meets the prerequisite requirements for several Nursing and Health Science degrees at Eastern Florida.

When taken in tandem with the Chemical Technology degree, the certificate's curriculum will also help to prepare you for entry-level employment in the fields of science and healthcare that require an associate degree.

Scientific Workplace Preparation Certificate Program

Program Overview

Certificate Type
College Credit Certificate (CCC)
Delivery Methods
On-Campus, Hybrid
Locations
Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
Total Credit Hours
28
Academic Community
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Contact Information

Email Advising
321-632-1111

See advising options for Dec. 2, 2024 - Jan. 22, 2025 due to the peak registration period.

Admissions Info for the Scientific Workplace Prep Certificate

The Scientific Workplace Preparation certificate is an open access program with rolling admissions. You can submit your application via Eastern Florida's standard enrollment process. Contact an EFSC advisor or the program manager for help with any academic planning and enrollment questions.

Tuition and Financial Aid Opportunities

In-state tuition for EFSC’s Scientific Workplace Preparation certificate comes to approximately $3,000 — a small portion of what it costs to enroll in similar programs at other area institutions. You could also be eligible for financial aid and scholarships designed to decrease your out-of-pocket expenses as you earn your certificate.

College Courses You Could Take

We offer many of the classes required for the Scientific Workplace Preparation certificate on all four EFSC campuses, with some even available online. Here are some of the courses you'll take:

Related Programs

You can complete the Scientific Workplace Preparation CCC alongside any degree at Eastern Florida State College, and remember the certificate courses are also embedded in the Chemical Technology A.S. degree. Check out some of these programs that complement it, allowing you to construct an educational experience that's specifically tailored to you, or explore other science-related options that might interest you: