Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer Degree (S.A.A.T)

The Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer degree (S.A.A.T.) allows students to complete more than 60 credit hours in preparation for their intended bachelor’s degree program as opposed to the Associate in Arts degree which is limited to 60 credit hours. The S.A.A.T. degree is designed to meet the general education requirements, the Common Program Prerequisites of the identified bachelor’s degree program as well as any additional coursework needed for the program.

Northwest Florida State College has partnered with the University of West Florida to offer four S.A.A.T. degrees.

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Upon completion of the S.A.A.T degree at NWFSC the student is guaranteed admission into the identified bachelor’s degree program at the University of West Florida. The total credit hours need for each S.A.A.T. degree varies and may require more than two years to complete.

Complete Your Engineering Degree Close to Home

Students may complete the S.A.A.T. through Northwest Florida State College
and continue into the corresponding University of West Florida engineering
bachelor’s program at the NWFSC/UWF Fort Walton Beach campus. This provides a
local pathway to complete both degrees without leaving Northwest Florida.

Program Details

60+ Credit Hours
Suggested Two-Year Course Sequence
Transfer Partner: University of West Florida
Completion Time Varies

Class Options

Select an engineering pathway to view its suggested academic plan and semester-by-semester course sequence.

Course sequencing and availability may vary based on the selected engineering pathway, math placement, prior coursework and foreign-language preparation. Students should consult an Academic Advisor before registering.

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Career Outlook^*

Engineers find jobs with excellent pay in high demand fields such as aerospace, defense, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and advanced industry.
The 2024 annual median pay for civil engineers was $99,590. The job outlook for civil engineers across the country is projected to grow about 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the 4% average for all occupations.1
The projected growth rate for civil engineers in Florida is 7.5% from 2024 to 2032, with 10.7% growth in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and 12% growth in Okaloosa and Walton counties.2

1Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2Source: Florida Department of Commerce

Average or Median Salary

$99,590

^{*All career data on this page, such as occupation description, career outlook and salary information reflects the national average and was sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.}