Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
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Advanced Technical Certificates (ATC) are generally designed for individuals who have already completed a two year A.S. or AAS degree and are seeking advanced, specialized preparation in a particular career field to supplement their degree.
Eastern Florida State College offers four Advanced Technical Certificates in limited career areas in which advanced training beyond the associate degree level is needed: Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Sonography, Network Security Forensics, Vascular Sonography, and Veterinary Practice Management.
The Program and Admission Requirements chart lists specific admission requirements by program, such as if the program is limited access or requires a specific degree, certification or license, and if the program is financial aid eligible. The Program of Study page for each program will outline program-specific courses and other requirements.
Admission Requirements
- Submit an application for admission.
- For information about applying for admission to Eastern Florida State College, visit the Admissions website.
- Student must have earned at least an Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from a regionally accredited college. Students without an A.S. or A.A.S. cannot be awarded an ATC.
- Submit final official transcripts from all prior colleges. *High school transcript required with AAS degree.
- An additional application to the program will be required if access is limited.
- Find specific admission requirements, such as testing, and whether the program access is limited on the Programs and Admission Requirements list.
Graduation Requirements
Responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation with an Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) rests with the student. To be awarded the ATC from Eastern Florida State College a student must do the following:
- File an Intent to Graduate Application and pay the graduation fee. Visit the How to Apply for Graduation website for more information.
- Applications submitted after the published deadline will incur a late fee.
- Hold an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science from a regionally accredited college. Students without an A.S. or AAS cannot be awarded an ATC.
- Complete all admission requirements, including the submission of all necessary transcripts and other required documents.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the certificate through instruction at EFSC.
- Complete all coursework with a final grade. Students with a grade of “I - Incomplete” will not be processed for graduation until a final grade is posted.
- For graduation in the term of application, the final grade must be posted within the first three weeks of the following term. If the final grade is not posted within the first three weeks of the following term, student must reapply and repay for graduation in the term they complete all requirements. Student may request through the instructor to have the “I” converted to a permanent "F" if the course is not required to graduate.
- Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the courses that comprise the program.
- College developmental courses, audited courses, clock hour courses, 1000-2999 level courses, and continuing education courses are not applicable toward credits for the ATC.
- Transfer courses with a grade of T% do not calculate into the GPA.
- Remove all financial obligations to the college.