Other Acceleration Mechanisms
Emergency Medical Services Credit
Based on licensure for EMT and paramedic, EMS credit will be awarded to students admitted and enrolled in PHSC's Associate in Science degree Emergency Medical Services program. Please review the program descriptions for further details.
Fire Science Credit
Upon recommendation of the Dean of Workforce Development, credit hours may be awarded for coursework completed at the Florida State Fire Science Academy. Students must be enrolled in the PHSC Associate in Science in Fire Science Technology program. Students must complete the appropriate petition with supporting documents to the director of the Fire Science program. The petition must be approved by the Director and the Dean of Workforce Development, Career, and Technical Education who will specify the courses for which credit will be awarded.
Law Enforcement Credit
Upon recommendation of the Executive Director of Public Service Technology Programs and the Dean of Workforce Development, Career, and Technical Education, a maximum of 16 credit hours may be awarded based on successful completion of a PHSC Law Enforcement Officer program and 13 credit hours for the Correctional Officer program. To be awarded credit, students must be declared and enrolled in the PHSC AS degree program in Criminal Justice Technology. Students who have completed the Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer program at another institution also may be eligible for credit if they have passed the appropriate State Officer Certification Examination. Under this provision, eligible students who have completed the Law Enforcement Officer program may be awarded credit for:
Eligible students who have completed the Correctional Officer program may be awarded credit for:
- CJE 1300 - Police Organization and Administration
- CJL 2100 - Criminal Law
- CJC 1000 - Introduction to Corrections
- CCJ 1000 - Crime and Delinquency
- SLS 2401 - Career Enhancement
An additional three credit hours may be granted for: CCJ 2940 - Field Studies for those people currently employed with one year of experience as a law enforcement or corrections officer (not auxiliary). In order to receive credit, students must declare into and complete 15 credits in the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program. All credits awarded will be awarded upon submission and approval of a Petition for the Award of Law Enforcement Credit and the appropriate documentation to the executive director of public service technology programs.
Nursing Credit
Based on licensure for paramedic and practical nursing, nursing credit will be awarded to students admitted and enrolled in PHSC's Associate in Science degree ADN/Transition program. Nursing license credits may also apply to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Please review the program descriptions for further details.