Academics

Meta-Majors: Find your pathway through an Academic Community

Meta-Majors may sound complicated but the concept is simple: they represent eight guided career pathways, identified by the State of Florida, as a way to group Florida state college academic programs by their career focus. At EFSC, we refer to these meta-major pathways as Academic Communities. You can choose an Academic Community that fits your interests and then review its degrees and certificates and their related courses that help you progress along that educational pathway toward a rewarding career.

Each Meta-Major/Academic Community has identified Gateway Courses in English and Mathematics — the first courses that provide transferable, college-level credit which allow students to progress in their program of study.

When Florida Legislators created the pathways concept, they also required that first-time-in college students meet with an advisor. While you may not know exactly what you want to major in, you may have a general idea, and the advisor can help you choose the right classes for your academic success. Advisors are available on all four Eastern Florida campuses to discuss Academic Communities, Meta-Majors and Gateway Courses and to help you review transfer institution requirements in case you plan to earn an Associate degree and then move on to a bachelor's program here at EFSC or through transfer to a University.

EFSC's Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is a university parallel degree designed to facilitate transfer into a bachelor's program here at EFSC or a university. The A.A. degree is listed with each meta-major as its general education and elective courses can be customized to meet the prerequisite needs for an intended bachelor's degree. All A.A. degree-seeking students must declare an academic community on their admissions application. In addition to the info on this page, view this PDF handout, which can assist with making a selection based on your interests.

 

1:  Arts, Humanities, Communication, & Design

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design Meta-Major:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Digital Television/Digital Media Production A.S. Degree (DTAS)

Graphics Technology A.S. Degree (GDAS)

Broadcast Production Certificate (BDCC)

Digital Video Fundamentals Certificate (DVCC)

Graphic Design Production Certificate (DPCC)

Graphic Design Support Certificate (DSCC)

Interactive Media Productions Certificate (MPCC)

Interactive Media Support Certificate (MSCC)

Photography Certificate (PHCC)

Television Studio Production Certificate (TVCC)

2:  Business

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Trade & Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Supervision & Management

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Business Meta-Major:

Organizational Management BAS Degree (OMBS)

  • Accounting Specialization (OMBSACCO)
  • Banking and Financial Management Specialization (OMBSBAFI)
  • Event Planning and Management Specialization (OMBSEVNT)
  • General Business Specialization (OMBSBUMG)
  • Healthcare Management Specialization (OMBSHCMG)
  • Human Resource Management Specialization (OMBSHRMG)
  • Nonprofit Management Specialization (OMBSNPMG)
  • Public Administration Specialization (OMBSPADM)
  • Public Safety Management Specialization (OMBSPSMG)
  • Sales and Marketing Specialization (OMBSMKTS)
  • Sports Management Specialization (OMBSSPMA)
  • Travel and Tourism Management Specialization (OMBSTRTO)

Accounting Technology A.S. Degree (ACAA))

Associate in Arts (AA)

Business Administration A.S. Degree (BUAS)

Business Entrepreneurship A.S. Degree (ENAS)

Culinary Management A.S. Degree (CUAS)

Industrial Management Technology A.S. Degree (IMAS)

Office Administration A.S. Degree (OFAS) 

Paralegal Studies A.S. Degree (LGAS)

Transportation and Logistics A.S. Degree (TLAS)

Accounting Technology Management Certificate (AACC)

Accounting Technology Operations Certificate (AOCC)

Accounting Technology Specialist Certificate (ASCC)

Business Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate (BECC)

Business Entrepreneurship Certificate (ENCC)

Business Management Certificate (BMCC)

Business Operations Certificate (BOCC)

Business Specialist Certificate (BSCC)

Cosmetology Certificate (COS2)

Entrepreneurship Operations Certificate (EOCC)

Facial Specialty Certificate (FAC2)

Human Resources Administrator Certificate (HRCC)

Intermodal Freight Transportation Certificate (IMCC)

International Freight Transportation Certificate (IFCC)

Legal Office Management Certificate (LGCC)

Medical Office Management Certificate (MECC)

Office Management Certificate (OMCC)

Office Specialist Certificate (OSCC)

Office Support Certificate (OFCC)

3:  Education

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Care Center Management
  • Infant/Toddler/Preschool
  • Education
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Middle Grades Education

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Education Meta-Major:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Early Childhood Education A.S. Degree (CCAS)

Educational Technology Assistant A.S. Degree (EDAS)

Educator Preparation Institute

Child Care Center Management Certificate (CMCC)

Early Childhood Development Certificate (CHDI)

Educational Assisting Certificate (EDCC)

Infant/Toddler Specialization Certificate (INCC)

Preschool Specialization Certificate (PSCC)

4:  Health Sciences

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Dental Assisting/Hygiene
  • Health Information Technology
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Physical Therapy
  • Vision Care
  • Nuclear Medicine

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Health Science Meta-Major:

Applied Health Sciences BAS Degree (HSBS)

  • Advanced Allied Health Specialization (HSBSADAH)
  • Biotechnology Specialization (HSBSBIOT)
  • Biomedical Science Specialization (HSBSBIOM)
  • Medical Sciences Imaging Specialization - Informatics/PACS (HSBSMDIC) or Vascular Sonography (HSBSMDID)
  • Veterinary Nursing Specialization (HSBSVNUR)

RN to BSN Degree (RNBS)

Associate in Arts (AA)

Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. Degree (DMAS)

Dental Hygiene A.S. Degree (DHAS)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S. Degree (SOAS)

Healthcare Navigator A.S. Degree (HNAS)

Medical Assistant Advanced A.S. Degree (MDAS)

Medical Laboratory Technology A.S. Degree (MLAS)

Nursing RN A.S. Degree (NUAS)

Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. Degree (PTAS)

Radiography A.S. Degree (RDAS)

Respiratory Care A.S. Degree (RCAS)

Surgical Technology Services A.S. Degree (STAS)

Veterinary Nursing A.S. Degree (VNAS)

Central Sterile Processing Technologist Certificate (CECC)

Dental Assisting Certificate (DATD)

Healthcare Navigator Specialist Certificate (HNCC)

Medical Assistant Specialist Certificate (MACC)

Medical Information Coder/Biller Certificate (CDCC)

Medical Office Management Certificate (MECC)

Mental Health Technician Certificate

Patient Care Assistant Certificate (PTC2)

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHL2)

Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN2)

Veterinary Practice Management Certificate (VPTC)

Veterinary Assistant CCC

5:  Industry/Manufacturing & Construction

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Aviation
  • Professional Pilot
  • Marine Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Automotive Technology/Service Management
  • Building Construction

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Industry, Manufacturing & Construction Meta-Major:

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology/HVAC Certificate (AIR2)

Applied Technology Specialist Certificate (ATCC)

Associate in Arts (AA)

AutoCAD Foundations Certificate (AFCC)

Composite Fabrication and Testing Certificate (CFCC)

Drafting Design Certificate (DACC)

Welding Technology Certificate (WEL2)

6:  Public Safety

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Crime Scene
  • Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement
  • Corrections Officer
  • Emergency Medical Services (Paramedics and EMT)
  • Fire Science Technology

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Public Safety Meta-Major:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Crime Scene Technology A.S. Degree (CRAS)

Criminal Justice Technology A.S. Degree (CJAS)

Emergency Medical Services A.S. Degree (EMAS)

Fire Science Technology A.S. Degree (FRAS)

Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Certificate (LEA2)

Correctional Officer Certificate (COR2)

Crime Scene Technician Certificate (CRCC)

Criminal Justice Technology Specialist Certificate (CJCC)

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer Certificate (LEC2)

Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer Certificate (CRL2)

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate (EMTD)

Fire Fighter Certificate (FRI2)

Florida Law Enforcement Academy Certificate (LEB2)

Paramedic Certificate (PARA)

7:  Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Engineering
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Programming/Analysis
  • Pre-Med
  • Life Sciences
  • Internet/Networking
  • Environmental Science

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Course: MAC 1105 College Algebra

EFSC Programs in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Meta-Major:

Computer Information Systems Technology BAS Degree (CTBS)

  • Cybersecurity Specialization (CTBSCSCT)
  • Data Science Specialization (CTBSDSBS)
  • Networking Systems Specialization (CTBSNSCT)
  • Programming Development/Software Development Specialization (CTBSPDCT)
  • Project Management Specialization (CTBSPMCT)

Aerospace Technology A.S. Degree (ATAS)

Associate in Arts (AA)

Chemical Technology A.S. Degree (CHAS)

Computer Information Technology A.S. Degree (CIAS)

Computer Programming and Analysis A.S. Degree (CPAS)

Drafting and Design Technology A.S. Degree (DRAS)

Engineering Technology A.S. Degree (ETAS)

Landscape and Horticulture Technology A.S. Degree (LHAS)

Network Systems Technology A.S. Degree (NSAS)

Aerospace Technician Certificate (ARCC)

Aviation Airframe Mechanics Certificate (ACAM)

Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Certificate (APPM)

CNC Machinist Certificate (CNCC)

Computer Programming Certificate (CPCC)

Engineering Technology Support Specialist Certificate (ESCC)

Geographical Information Systems Certificate (GICC)

Help Desk Support Technician Certificate (HDCC)

IP Communications Certificate (IPCC)

Landscape & Horticulture Professional Certificate

Landscape & Horticulture Specialist Certificate

Landscape & Horticulture Technician Certificate

Mechatronics Certificate (MHCC)

Network Infrastructure Certificate (NICC)

Network Security Certificate (NECC)

Network Security Forensics Certificate (NSTC)

Network Server Administration Certificate (NACC)

Network Support Technician Certificate (NTCC)

Network Virtualization Certificate (NVCC)

Oracle Certified Database Administrator Certificate (OACC)

Robotics and Simulation Technician Certificate (RSCC)

Scientific Workplace Preparation Certificate (SWCC)

Structural Assembly Technician Certificate (STCC)

Vascular Sonography Certificate (VSTC)

Web Development Specialist Certificate (WDCC)

8:  Social & Behavioral Sciences & Human Services

Intended Associate and/or Bachelor's level majors:

  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work

Gateway English Course: ENC 1101 English Composition 1

Gateway Math Courses: MAC 1105 College Algebra, OR MGF 1106 Math for Liberal Arts 1, OR MGF 1107 Math for Liberal Arts 2, OR STA 2023 Statistics

EFSC Programs in the Social Behavioral Sciences & Human Services Meta-Major:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Social and Human Services A.S. Degree (HUAS)

Aging Services Certificate (AGCC)

Community Health Worker Certificate (HWCC)

Domestic Violence Services Certificate (VICC)

Campus Advising Contacts

Advisor Location: Bldg. 11
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8 AM - 7 PM
Closed Fridays
Email Cocoa Advising
→ Current Students: Log in to myEFSC and make an appointment in the area marked Student Services Appointment. Current students can also find their assigned advisor in myGPS, EFSC's academic-advising and degree audit tool.
→ Prospective Students: Call with questions or to schedule a Cocoa appointment: 321-433-5512

Bachelor's Degree Advising
Bachelor@easternflorida.edu

HEALTH SCIENCES
Cocoa Campus: Bldg. 11, Room 206
Hours:  Please visit Health Sciences & Nursing web section for details.

PUBLIC SAFETY Program Advising Info


See Also