甜瓜视频appSignature Programs
甜瓜视频app, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is pleased to offer an array of Signature Programs in its mission to boldly engage students and the community to be the region's first choice for innovative, responsive and quality education. These programs are designed to meet the changing educational needs of our students and employers to enrich the community where we live, play and work.
Accelerated Dual Enrollment Program
The 甜瓜视频app along with Manatee and Sarasota County Public Schools along with Lemon Bay High School with Charlotte County Public Schools have teamed up to offer an Accelerated Dual Enrollment Program. This program is open to students in public high schools within Sarasota and Manatee County Schools. The Accelerated Dual Enrollment Program allows qualified juniors to gain college credit and high school credit by attending 甜瓜视频appfull time. These students are provided additional coaching support and resources to successfully navigate college. In addition, these students will continue full time at 甜瓜视频appas seniors and are on track to graduate with their high school diploma and potentially an AA degree from SCF. Students who will be incoming high school juniors for Fall 2023 may complete all Early College steps by May 15, 2023. The application process will begin in February 1, 2023. Students interested should consult their high school counselor and visit Early College>>>
Dedicated Education Unit at Manatee Memorial Hospital
In January 2019, Manatee Memorial Hospital announced the first Dedicated Education Unit for nursing students in our area on their Medical/Surgical floor. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is collaborating with the hospital on the first group of nursing students.
Manatee Memorial Hospital鈥檚 Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) will provide a welcoming culture and consistent environment that allows nursing students to learn with comfort and familiarity alongside our staff. This will foster better scaffold skills and more easily connect theory to practice. The nursing students will be assigned to the DEU for the entirety of their clinical experience. Those that successfully complete the DEU clinical pathway will have an opportunity to be employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital. They will also become clinical mentors for the next group. This approach is used in many parts of the country with much success.
Gator Engineering at 甜瓜视频app
The Gator Engineering at 甜瓜视频app program is a collaboration between
the University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the State College
of Florida. The program allows a cohort of students to begin their coursework at SCF
and gain admission to UF as early as after their first semester. Students will continue
coursework at 甜瓜视频appfor two semesters (or until completion of all math and science critical
tracking courses are met), then matriculate to the UF campus in Gainesville to continue
their engineering studies in their chosen major. The UF application deadline for the
Fall 2023 cohort is November 1, 2022. Students selected to start in Fall 2023 must confirm by May 1, 2023.
Programs include: Computer Science, Digital Arts & Sciences, Computer Engineering
& Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
Honors Program
The Honors Program is designed to challenge students and develop critical thinking. Students accepted into the program can enroll in honors courses throughout the academic year. Students interested should speak with CollegeAndCareerSuccess@SCF.edu Learn more>>>
University & Academic Partnerships
University Partnerships:
甜瓜视频app partners with local universities to offer a seamless transfer
to the upper-division programs. The college has partnered with the University of South
Florida, , New College of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of West Florida,
Edward Waters College, Bethune Cookman College and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical
University via Ignite. Students can review plans in DegreeWorks which is located in
. Students are encouraged to work with their success coaches and their intended transfer
institution. A semester schedule of available college/university visits is available
in the College & Career Success Center and the Academic Partnership Center. The partnership
center is located in the 26West Center, building 8-108 on the SCF-Bradenton campus
and the Academic Resource Center, building 400-416 on the SCF-Venice campus.
Academic Partnerships:
甜瓜视频app has partnered with IMG Academy to offer IMG postgraduates from high school the opportunity to take college coursework
while attending IMG Academy.
甜瓜视频appprovides high quality coursework that aligns with the state frameworks and student
learning outcomes. 甜瓜视频appparticipates in common course numbering system through the
Florida Department of Education. Students should be familiar with the 甜瓜视频appacademic
calendar and its dates/deadlines. 甜瓜视频appholds its accreditation with the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
IMG Academy covers the cost of tuition and administrative fees and students cover
the cost of textbooks, EZ Access and supplies. Students admitted through the partnership
will receive a welcome email from 甜瓜视频appto proceed with next steps towards registration. There
are several instructional modalities to include: in-person, online & Go-Live. Also,
students may select from 16-week classes (encouraged), 12 week classes or 8 week classes.
IMGPG students can get started by meeting with the IMGPG Coordinator or by contacting
Heather Shehorn, Assistant Dean.
Manufacturing Opportunities for Skills Advancement and Innovation Collaborative
甜瓜视频apphas received a grant from The Mosaic Company for more than $350,000 to be awarded over two years for a Manufacturing Opportunities for Skills Advancement and Innovation Collaborative. The collaboration will enhance SCF's Engineering Technology (ET) program to offer 10 new employer-requested manufacturing courses beginning in Fall 2017. This expanded 甜瓜视频appand Mosaic partnership fills a critical advanced manufacturing skills gap and strengthens our community's economic development with increased job opportunities for students and well-trained graduates for local employers.
"This important partnership started two years ago as 甜瓜视频app and Mosaic sat down together determined to make the right training for mining and production jobs accessible in Manatee County," said Walt Precourt, senior vice president of Phosphate Operations. "The development of this curriculum is a meaningful step toward that goal and makes it possible for those entering the job market to call Mosaic or many other local industries home, while growing their future and the future of Manatee County."
Additional program and course information will be announced at a later date.
Weekend College
Created for busy, working adults who want or need a college degree, SCF鈥檚 Weekend College allows you to earn an Associate in Arts degree taking only weekend classes. You鈥檒l finish your degree in two years and have the option to continue in one of SCF鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree programs or be eligible for guaranteed transfer to any Florida public university.
Classes are held Friday night and Saturday at 甜瓜视频appLakewood Ranch, conveniently located off I-75 exit 213. Online and blended courses may also be available. Three terms are scheduled each year with classes lasting 8, 12 or 16 weeks. Students taking the full course load will graduate in two years, but you can take more time if you need it. Learn more>>>