Degrees
Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
The Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees provide a college credit curricula not specifically designed for transfer, but designed to prepare students to enter the work force, train for a career, or prepare for professional, technical, or managerial employment. Certain four year institutions do accept A.S. and A.A.S. degree students with full transfer credit.
In this department, the following A.S. and A.A.S. degrees are offered:
- Architectural Design & Construction Technology
- Architectural Design Option
- Building Construction Option
- Computer Engineering Technology
- CISCO Academy Option
- Computer Network Engineering Option
- A+ Certification Option
- Drafting & Design Technology (CAD/CAM)
- CAD/CAM Option
- Mechanical Design Option
- Technical Illustration Option
- Graphic Arts Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Digital Media / Multimedia Technology
Short Term Certificates
Northwest Florida State College offers a number of short term certificate programs designed to prepare students for immediate job entry in selected professional, technical, and occupational skills areas. Vocational credit certificates are distinct from college credits and most contain an internship option through which students may gain on-the-job experience as they study.
In this Division, the following certificate(s) is/are offered:
- Blueprint Reading and Estimation
- Digital Media/Multi-Media Authoring
- Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation
- Digital Media/Multimedia Production
- Graphic Design Production
- Graphic Design Support
- Cisco CCNA Certificate
- Computer Specialist
- Information Technology Management
- Information Technology Technician
- Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
- UNIX System Administrator
Center of Electronic Emphasis (C.E.E.)
Northwest Florida State College's Advanced Technology & Design Department has been selected by the state as a Center of Electronic Emphasis (C.E.E.), certified by the National Association of Radar and Telecommunications Engineers (N.A.R.T.E.), and administers exams for the FCC general class licensing. The Northwest Florida State College Center for Manufacturing Competiveness helps small and medium sized manufacturers enhance their competiveness by adopting advanced manfacturing technologies.