Scientific Workplace Preparation, College Credit Certificate
Program Code: SWCC
Meta-Major: STEM
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Delivery Method(s): Hybrid, Online
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test (PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 41.0301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0641030102
This certificate is part of the Chemical Technology A.S. degree program.
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in a science or health-related industry. This program meets prerequisite requirements for several health science Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees. Credits earned in this certificate will also apply to the Associate in Science degree in Chemical Technology. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 13 | |
| General Biology 1 | ||
| Composition 1 | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Major Courses | 12 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Technical Electives | 1 | |
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
or SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| Total Credit Hours | 26 | |
Learning Outcomes: Chemical Technology A.S.
- Produce valid written scientific records
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Manipulate data to construct and interpret appropriate graphs.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Working in a group, explore a scientific topic of interest.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate basic foundational knowledge of scientific and chemical concepts.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Select and utilize appropriate glassware, chemicals, and laboratory equipment to complete a common laboratory task.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Solve Chemical Kinetics or Equilibrium Problems.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, decision-making strategies, and awareness of self-worth, ethics and values.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility