At the College of Central Florida, students choose to pursue associate degrees in arts or sciences. The school offers a number of programs including accounting technology, computer information technology, equine studies, human services, nursing, office administration, paralegal studies and more. In the first decade of the 21st century, the school received top 10 national rankings in basketball, baseball and tennis. They offer scholarships for individuals with superior athletic skills.
College of Central Florida
3001 SW College Rd.
Ocala, FL 34474
352-873-5800
www.cfcc.cc.fl.us/
Gulf Coast is comprised of four campuses at Panama City, Gulf/Franklin Center, North Bay Center and Tyndall. Programs are available in business, culinary management, education, health sciences, language and literature, math, natural sciences, public safety, social sciences, technology, visual and performing arts, wellness and athletics. They have a program called "College Your Way" for students who cannot work with the traditional scheduling. They offer online programs, hybrid programs that mix traditional classes with online learning, Fridays-only courses and eight-week semester programs.
Gulf Coast Community College
5230 West Highway 98
Panama City, Florida 32401
850-769-1551
gulfcoast.edu
Pensacola State College (formerly Pensacola Junior College) offers over 120 different programs, degrees and certificates including barbering, carpentry, civil-engineering technology, cosmetology, electronics aide, food and beverages management, pre-nursing, and wireless communications. They also offer General Education Diploma (GED) training and an adult high school program. Orientation is offered both online and on campus for new students. Students can opt to take many courses online as well, and offerings for Web classes include American history, college algebra, management of dining, introduction to theater and more.
Pensacola State College
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-484-1000
pjc.edu/
SFCC offers programs in arts, accounting, agriculture, automotive, business, child development, commercial and appliance repair, computers, construction, cosmetology, dental education, drafting and design, education, electricity, electronics, emergency, hospitality, nursing, office work, secretarial, phlebotomy, public services, and radiography. They also offer a dual enrollment program, where students who are still in high school can begin to take college courses for credit in order to get a head start on their degrees.
South Florida Community College
600 West College Dr.
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-453-6661
southflorida.edu/