Bachelor’s Degrees

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice - Applied Intelligence Studies

The College awards the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice - Applied Intelligence Studies. This program prepares students for employment throughout the criminal justice system at all levels of government (local, state, and federal) and related private sector fields. The program focuses on intelligence studies, encouraging critical thinking and criminal analysis for law enforcement, criminal investigations, evidence gathering, and crime prevention purposes. Building on an analytical foundation, students will assess present-day concerns related to the criminal justice field through theoretical perspectives and advanced technologies. In addition to preparing graduates for work as intelligence analysts, this program will provide current law enforcement and corrections officers with preparation for leadership roles within their agencies.

The BS degree will require 120 semester credits and provide articulation pathways from the Associate in Science (AS) in Criminal Justice Technology and the Associate in Arts (AA) degrees. To earn the BS degree, students will complete a total of 36 credits of general education courses; 18 credits of foundational

lower-division coursework in criminology, criminal justice, software applications, policing, and criminal and constitutional law; 24 credits of lower-division electives; and 42 upper-division credits in Criminal Justice focusing on ethics, criminal investigations, criminal intelligence, evidence and legal procedures, research and analytical products, use of technology, computer crime investigations and criminal activity conducted through technology systems.

Applicants who have completed the AA degree must complete the lower-division foundational coursework, if they have not already done so, and may use any other AA coursework as lower-division electives. Applicants who have completed the AS degree, including those who have completed basic law enforcement or corrections academies, will have completed all lower-division foundational credits, lower-division elective credits, and 18 of the 36 general education credits and must complete the remaining general education requirements during their baccalaureate studies. In addition, the 42 upper- division credits in Criminal Justice will be required of all students.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Completion of an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Technology degree with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance.
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded.
• A grade of “C” or higher for all general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities general education requirements.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor program prerequisites will include an Associate in Arts (AA) degree and one teacher education course, EDF 2005 (Introduction to the Teaching Profession). All applicants will be required to have earned an Associate in Arts (AA) degree prior to admission to include a total of 36 credits of general education coursework and 24 baccalaureate prerequisite and elective credits. The required prerequisite coursework will align with Florida’s Common Prerequisite Manual, and a passing score on two of the four sections on the General Knowledge Test (GK) of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) will also be completed before being admitted into the program.

After admission, students will be required to complete a total of 60 upper division credits in Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Reading, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Early Childhood Education. The curriculum will ensure that candidates and completers are prepared to instruct prekindergarten through grade 3 students to meet high standards for academic achievement. Multiple field experience placements will be required, culminating in a semester-long (12 weeks) teaching internship. Obtaining a passing score on all four subsections of the FTCE General Knowledge Test (GK), FTCE Professional Education Test (PET), and the FTCE PreK/Primary (PK-3) subject area examination will be required to graduate from the program.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded
• An earned Associate in Arts degree to include 36 general education credits and 24 elective credits
• A grade of “C” or higher for all general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements
• Demonstrated mastery of general knowledge by passing two of the four sections on the General Knowledge Test of Florida Teacher Certification Examination or a similar test pursuant to the rules of the State Board of Education
• A grade of “C” or higher for EDF 2005  (Introduction to the Teaching Profession), a required prerequisite course.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with ESOL and Reading Endorsements

After admission, students will be required to complete a total of 60 upper division credits in Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Reading, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Exceptional Student Education (ESE). The curriculum will ensure that candidates and completers are prepared to instruct kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) ESE students to meet high standards for academic achievement. Multiple field experience placements will be required, culminating in a semester- long (12 weeks) teaching internship. Obtaining a passing score on all four subsections of the FTCE General Knowledge Test (GK), FTCE Professional Education Test (PET), and the FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 subject area examination will be required to graduate from the program.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded
• An earned Associate in Arts degree to include 36 general education credits and 24 elective credits
• A minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
• A grade of “C” or higher for all general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements
• Demonstrated mastery of general knowledge by passing two of the four subsections on the General Knowledge Test (GK) of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination or a similar test pursuant to the rules of the State Board of Education
• A grade of “C” or higher for EDF 2005  (Introduction to the Teaching Profession), a required prerequisite course.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

• Completion of and Associate in Science degree in Nursing with at least 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the coursework taken and the degree(s) awarded
• Maintain an active, current, valid, and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social and Human Services

The College awards the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Social and Human Services. This program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully enter the workforce. The program will include foundational lower division coursework as well as upper division coursework focused on specific skills required by human services occupations. Coursework will develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing them to assist, coordinate, and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. Students will also learn foundational skills and techniques for individual and family relationships and substance abuse counselling.

The BS degree will require a total of 120 semester credits and be a 2+2 program articulating from the Associate in Arts (AA) degree. All applicants will be required to have an earned Associate degree prior to admission to include a total of 36 credits of general education coursework and 24 baccalaureate prerequisite and elective credits. In alignment with similar degrees in the state of Florida as articulated in Florida’s Common Prerequisite Manual, the degree will have no specified prerequisite coursework for admission.

Applicants who have completed the AA degree must complete the lower-division foundational coursework, if they have not already done so, and may use any other AA coursework as lower division electives. Applicants who have completed the AS degree, including those who have completed basic law enforcement or corrections academies, will have completed all lower-division foundational credits, lower-division elective credits, and 18 of the 36 general education credits and must complete the remaining general education requirements during their baccalaureate studies. In addition, the 42 upper- division credits in Criminal Justice will be required of all students.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Completion of an Associate in Arts degree with at least 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance.
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded.

Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees

Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Art and Media

All students will complete an additional 42 credit hours of upper-division courses for a total degree length of 120 semester hours.

The BAS in Digital Art and Media combines in-person and online courses.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Completion of and Associate of Arts degree or an Associate in Science in Visual Art with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance.
• A grade of “C” or higher for all general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements 
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Information Systems Technology degree provides students with the skills required to successfully design, plan, implement, and manage Computer and Information Systems. Students will receive instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

This program uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or higher with 60 transferable credits from an accredited 4-year college or university for entry into the program.

The College awards the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Information Systems Technology with two specializations:

• Cybersecurity
• Software Application Development

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program indicating a specialization
• Completion of and Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance. For the exact associate degree required, please consult the specialization requirements. All general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the coursework taken and the degree(s) awarded

Specialization Requirements:

Cybersecurity

Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree in a computer-related program similar to the Associate in Science degree offered by SJR State in Network Systems Technology. The College may recommend additional coursework on a case-by-case basis for those students who do not meet these requirements.

Software Application Development

Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree in a computer-related program similar to the Associate in Science degree offered by SJR State in Computer Programming and Analysis. The College may recommend additional coursework on a case-by-case basis for those students who do not meet these requirements.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Organizational Management degree provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce or advance in a mid-management level position. The program will prepare students for careers within the public, private, and non-profit sectors. A practical approach with real-world applications of skills and knowledge will be used to gain an understanding of leadership issues involved in the operations of a business organization. Coursework is designed to broaden students’ knowledge in applied management practices and prepare students for leadership opportunities within their chosen field.

This program uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or higher with 60 transferable credits from an accredited 4-year college or university for entry into the program.

The College awards the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Organizational Management with two specializations:

• Supervision and Management
• Health Care Administration

Admission Requirements

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program indicating a specialization
• Completion of and Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance. For the exact associate degree required, please consult the specialization requirements. All general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Submission of official transcript(s) indiciating the coursework taken and the degree(s) awarded

Specialization Requirements:

Supervision and Management

Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree in a business-related program similar to the Associate in Science degrees offered by SJR State in Business Administration and Accounting Technology. The College may recommend additional coursework on a case-by-case basis for those students who do not meet these requirements.

Health Care Administration

Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree in a health-related program similar to the Associate in Science degrees offered by SJR State in Emergency Medical Services, Health Services Management, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care. The College may recommend additional coursework on a case-by-case basis for those students who do not meet these requirements.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS) in Performance Design and Production program equips students with the skills to produce content for live performance and production. This bachelor’s degree provides a diversification of technical skills necessary for students to produce a live production utilizing the specialized skills gained with hands on learning.

This degree is a 2+2 program articulating from the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree or Associate in Science (A.S.) in Technical Theatre degree. Once admitted, A.A. students will complete 18 credit hours of required lower division program core courses. A.S. students will complete 18 credit hours of lower-division general education coursework. All students will complete an additional 42 credit hours of upper-division courses for a total degree length of 120 semester credit hours.

Admission Requirements:

• Admission to SJR State
• Submission of a completed application to the baccalaureate program
• Completion of an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science in Technical Theater with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale prior to upper division acceptance
• A grade of “C” or higher for all general education credits fulfilling English, mathematics, and humanities requirements 
• Submission of official transcript(s) indicating the course work taken and the degree(s) awarded

Foreign Language Requirement - All Baccalaureate Degrees

The foreign language competency requirement can be met by completion of two years of the same high school foreign language or completion of two semesters of the same college level foreign language or documented proficiency of a foreign language. If you did not complete two years of the same high school foreign language and do not have documented proficiency of a foreign language, you will need to complete two semesters of college level foreign language in order to graduate with your Bachelor’s degree. These foreign language credits will count towards your required general education elective and/or baccalaureate transfer program prerequisites/elective credit hours. Please check with your Academic Advisor or Workforce Advisor if you are unsure whether you already meet this requirement.

Native speakers of languages other than English may petition to waive the foreign language coursework requirement. Native speakers who are able to demonstrate they completed part of their education in a non-English educational system should complete and submit the foreign language coursework waiver petition with proof of enrollment in a foreign language high school in which the language of instruction was not English for a specific, prolonged period of concurrent academic years, generally to include at a minimum the completion of at least three years of formal schooling. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Native speakers without proof of foreign education have the following options:

• If the language is currently offered by St. Johns River State College, the student may petition to complete a campus-based proficiency examination by a qualified SJR State foreign language faculty member
• If the language is not currently offered by St. Johns River State College and there are no faculty on staff who can evaluate that language, students have these options:
  • Submit proof of proficiency in the language through a recognized, standardized test such as CLEP;
  • Provide alternative documentation concerning their language proficiency to be approved at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or
  • Complete the foreign language requirement in another language

For more information or a copy of the foreign language coursework waiver petition, please see an academic advisor.

Civic Literacy Requirement - All Baccalaureate Degrees

• Understanding of the basic principles and practices of American democracy and how they are applied in our republican form of government;
• An understanding of the United States Constitution and its application;
• Knowledge of the founding documents and how they have shaped the nature and functions of our institutions of self-government; and
• An understanding of landmark Supreme Court cases, landmark legislation and landmark executive actions and their impact on law and society.
• Demonstrating competency of civic literacy is met by both earning credit for one of the approved courses and passing one of the approved courses and passing one of the approved assessments prior to graduation:

Approved Courses:

• POS 1041 - United States Federal Government
• AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877
• AMH 2020 - United States History since 1877
• AP Government and Politics: United States (minimum score 3)
• AP United States History (minimum score 4)
• CLEP: American Government (minimum score 50)

Approved Assessments:

• AP Government and Politics: United States (minimum score 3)
• AP United States History (minimum score 4)
• CLEP: American Government (minimum score 50)
• CLEP: History of the United States I (minimum score 50)
• Civic Literacy Assessment administered in Florida high schools in US Government course (must appear on high school transcript)
• Florida Civic Literacy Test (administered by the SJR State Testing Department)

Completion of an approved course does not waive the requirement of successfully passing one of the approved assessments, nor does successfully passing one of the approved assessments waive the requirement of successfully passing the approved course, with the following exception: the indicated minimum score on the AP Government and Politics: United States; AP US History; CLEP American Government; or CLEP History of the United States I. These assessments meet both the civic literacy course and the civic literacy assessment requirements.

Graduation Requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production

All candidates for a degree must complete the minimum number of hours specified for the degree. A minimum of 30 credits of upper division (i.e., 3000 - 4000 level) semester credit hours must be completed at SJR State.

1. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and the Bachelor of Science degree in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) must have a 2.5 minimum overall GPA. Candidates for the other bachelor’s degrees must have a 2.0 minimum overall GPA.
2. A senior year capstone course is required for the following:
   • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
   • Bachelor of Science in Social and Human Services
   • Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Art and Media
   • Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology
   • Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management
   • Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production
3. A semester-long senior internship is required for the following:
   • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
   • Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (K-12)
4. BSN students are allowed to transfer up to nine (9) credits of upper-level BSN courses as long as the minimum requirement of completing 25% of the total program hours at SJR State can be met. Students are required to complete NUR 3169 and NUR 4949 at SJR State.
5. All degree candidates must complete all general education requirements and successfully demonstrate college-level proficiency in communication and computation. A grade of “C” or higher is required for those courses meeting the area requirements in English, humanities, and mathematics.
6. All degree candidates must have completed two years of the same high school foreign language OR two semesters of college level foreign language OR documented proficiency of a foreign language. Students who did not take two years of the same high school foreign language and do not have documented proficiency of a foreign language, will need to complete two semesters of college level foreign language in order to graduate.
7. All candidates must pay all fees and discharge all other obligations to the College.
8. All candidates must file an application for a degree and meet all degree requirements by the last date of the term in which they plan to graduate.