College Credit Certificate (CCC)

College Credit Certificates (CCC) offer a fast-track approach to a new career or a way to specialize in an existing career. Students can earn a certificate in as little as one semester, and apply credits toward a two-year or four-year degree. Many of EFSC’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees have imbedded CCCs, which allow certificates to be earned upon completion of the respective two-year Associate in Science degree.

College Credit Certificates and Specializations

Please be aware that EFSC offers CCCs with multiple specializations. Students may receive a specific CCC only one time. While students may take courses from multiple specializations, the degree will be awarded only once. For example, student earns the CCC Business Management in the Management Specialization. Student then wants to complete courses in the Marketing Specialization. Student will not receive the CCC in Business Management again. Student will pursue the additional courses as a non-degree major.

NOTE: The transcript and diploma will be posted with the certificate name, not the specialization.

Financial Aid

Not all CCC programs are eligible for financial aid. See the "EFSC Programs and Admissions Requirements" pages at the beginning of this section for eligible programs.

Admissions

A standard high school diploma or equivalent is a requirement for admission. Students must complete the Application for Admission to Eastern Florida State College and pay the application fee. An additional application to the program may be required if it is limited access. See the "Programs and Admission Requirements” listing for specific admission requirements such as testing and high school graduation.

Graduation Requirements for the College Credit Certificate

Responsibility for meeting the requirements for graduation rests with the student. The College Credit Certificate is awarded to those students who have:

1. Applied for graduation and paid the graduation fee. Applications submitted after the published deadline will incur a late fee.
   • Note: if student is applying for the A.S. degree in which the C.C.C. is imbedded, student does not have to apply for the C.C.C. It will be awarded automatically.
2. Satisfactorily completed all courses within the program.
3. Completed at least 25% of the credit hours required for the specific certificate through traditional instruction at EFSC.
4. Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in the courses that comprise the program.
5. Completed all coursework with a final grade.
   • Students with a grade of “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. Student may request to have the “I” converted to a permanent ‘F’ if the course is not required for the credits to graduate.
6. Submitted all outstanding transcripts and removed all financial obligations to the college. Final transcript or diploma will not be released until student has removed all financial obligations to the college.

Available Programs