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St. Petersburg College offers the online AS in Business Administration. This degree provides the communication and organizational skills that you will need in your business career.

Potential career opportunities:

• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional
• Administrative Services Manager
• Customer Service Supervisor
• Assistant to Store Manager
• Administrative Specialist
• Sales Representative
• Credit Manager

In addition, students can choose the Insurance Services track. This track prepares you to become a professional in the insurance field for careers such as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators, and much more.

St. Petersburg College offers the online BSBA. This degree teaches you how to analyze and solve business problems in quickly changing environments. Students are given a foundation in economics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, business law, statistics and operations management. As a graduate of this program, you'll have the knowledge and business insight to assume positions of responsibility in a global business community.

Students can choose from the following sub-plans:

• International Business
• Financial services
• Management
• Marketing

St. Petersburg College offers the online Certificate in Accounting Technology Operations. This certificate prepares you for a number of key financial reporting and record keeping jobs. The courses cover the principles, procedures and theories of organizing and maintaining business and financial records, as well as how to prepare financial reports.

Potential career opportunities:

• Small business accounts receivable/accounts payable professional
• Accounting and auditing clerk
• Purchasing manager
• Bookkeeper

St. Petersburg College offers the online Certificate in Project Management. This program prepares you for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential, an industry-recognized certification given by the Project Management Institute and sought after by employers. With project management skills, you can help organizations improve their operations and efficiency. Many top project management jobs are found in education, finance, health, government, manufacturing, technology and sustainability.

Potential career opportunities:

• Advertising and promotions managers 
• Training and development managers
• Administrative services managers
• General and operations managers 
• Marketing managers

The online Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the support of information systems and technology services in a business setting with a hands-on internship.

With this degree, students can enter the job market or pursue further study, including SPC’s bachelor’s degree in technology development and management.

Students prepare to sit for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and MOS: Excel and Access industry certifications.

The online Associate of Science in Computer Networking prepares students for software and network support positions in the IT field with hands on training, including an internship.  Students will choose a subplan: network engineering (Cisco) or network administrator (Linux and Windows).

With this degree, you can enter the job market or pursue further study, including SPC’s bachelor’s degree in technology management. 

The online Associate of Science in Computer Programming & Analysis is designed for students to learn the basics of databases, computer programming and Web applications through hands-on training, including an internship.

All classes are taught in state-of-the-art computer labs with the most popular software and hardware. 

With this degree, students will be well-versed in the programming needed to create dynamic Web content and transaction-based Web systems.

The online Associate of Science in Web Development provides students a foundation in Web basics such as: 

• HTML
• CSS
• database techniques
• systems analysis
• LAN concepts
• image optimization

Students also complete an internship and a portfolio with this degree, providing real world experience. 

With this degree, students will be prepared for a career in Web design and management.

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programmer is designed so students may learn to write applications that run on desktop computers, operating systems, business software or video games.

This programming certificate transfers to the A.S. in Computer Programming and Analysis, which transfers to the B.A.S. in Technology Development and Management.

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Programming Specialist is designed so graduates can write applications that run on desktop computers, operating systems, business software or video games.

This programming certificate transfers to the A.S. in Computer Programming and Analysis, which transfers to the B.A.S. in Technology Development and Management.

You can become an information security analyst with the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity from St. Petersburg College. The online cybersecurity degree fills a need for college-educated specialists to fight cybercrime.

Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you focus on risk management strategies to address the growing number of security concerns. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Incident response and disaster recovery
• Operating system security
• CompTIA Security+
• Ethical hacking

You can train in disaster preparedness with the Associate of Science in Homeland Security & Emergency Management from St. Petersburg College. The online emergency management degree offers a nationally recognized program, the first associate’s degree in this discipline in the country, and the first delivered completely online training.

Through the online emergency management associate’s degree program, you learn about fire prevention and emergency management leadership. Your online studies offer subplans in areas like:

• Fire science
• Homeland security
• Emergency administration and management

You can fight cybercrime with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from St. Petersburg College. The online cybersecurity degree elevates your technical skills and IT knowledge.

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you prepare for such roles as security control assessor, security architect, cyber defense analyst, and more. You can put your skills to work in various sectors, such as:

• Education
• Transportation
• Medical facilities
• Financial services firms

You can train to address internal organizational issues with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration from St. Petersburg College. The online administration degree develops such competencies as:

• Solve management problems
• Fine tune strategic plans
• Manage budgets and finances
• Develop and evaluate programs

Through the online administration bachelor’s degree program, your efforts can increase productivity and enhance the potential of human resources within your organization. Your online curriculum offers subplans of study such as:

• Cybercrime
• Fire science
• Criminal justice 
• Emergency management and Homeland Security

The online Early Childhood Education degree program from St. Petersburg College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with early learners (birth to age 4) and their families in both the public and private sectors. Courses explore topics such as:

• Young children with special needs
• STEM in early childhood
• Program planning for infants and toddlers
• Child growth and development

Prepare for a career helping children navigate from kindergarten through sixth grade with this online elementary education degree. Courses in this research-infused program cover such topics as:

• Integrated Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Creative Arts for the Elementary Classroom
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading for Diverse Students K-12

Graduates will earn an endorsement in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Reading.  

There are numerous benefits to this online elementary education degree. You will gain experience in public schools with diverse placements in primary and intermediate grades. Practicums and an internship allow you to put your knowledge and skills to use while still under the supervision of veteran educators.

The online Certificate in Infant & Toddler Specialization program from St. Petersburg College prepares students to work as preschool or Head Start teachers. The curriculum focuses on knowledge and skills in: 

• Early childhood development
• Caring for infants and toddlers
• Observation and assessment in early childhood
• Working with young children with special needs

Sometimes, to break into a field, an associate’s degree is all you need. St. Petersburg College offers the Associate of Arts / Associate of Science in Health Sciences. With this online health science degree, you can work as a medical secretary or administrative assistant in healthcare.

The curriculum teaches basic administration and management of healthcare, preparing you for employment in non-clinical healthcare. Should you wish to pursue further education, your credits transfer to the BAS in Health Services Administration.

Your studies in the health sciences teach you:

• Basic knowledge of medical language, disease processes, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and healthcare delivery
• Administrative functions within a healthcare organization such as budgets, IT, management of medical supplies, and reimbursement systems
• Compliance with governmental and legal requirements
• Implementation of appropriate management strategies to lead an ethically responsible and safe healthcare team

St. Petersburg College allows for a step-by-step approach for studies in health informatics. The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology has two certificate programs embedded within it. For example, you could start with the certificate in Coding and Revenue Management to test the waters of this career path. Then you could complete the certificate in Healthcare Data Management. These programs pull their courses from the curriculum for this AS degree in health informatics. 

With two certificates and an AS degree under your belt, you can apply all your coursework to a BS in health services administration.

As a stand-alone degree, you will take all your courses online. The professional practice experiences will be arranged at healthcare facilities near you. This online health informatics degree prepares you to sit for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam.

Graduates find work as medical registrars or health information technologists. As such, you will have a critical role in overseeing patient health records. This online health informatics program provides you with the leadership skills and technical expertise to advance in this field. 

As one of the largest bachelor completion programs in the country, this Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program allows you to achieve your degree entirely online. Licensed dental hygienists can advance their careers into management, education, and sales positions with this degree.

With a program designed for working adults, students will take one course at a time every six to eight weeks. Participants move through the program together as a cohort, with tools such as discussion boards to promote collaboration and professional networking. A capstone course allows you to focus on your career interests through experience teaching, interning, or observing.

Courses cover topics such as:

• Contemporary issues in dental hygiene
• Advanced ethics in dental hygiene
• Practice management for the dental hygienist
• Advanced periodontics
• Community health and epidemiology

For those with training or experience in healthcare or human services, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration at St. Petersburg College can elevate your career. The online healthcare administration program prepares you to take on roles such as medical or health services manager.

Not only does the program offer flexibility with its online content, but you can also tailor your education through your choice of subplan as well as the capstone project in your final semester. Some options for your subplan include:

• Clinical documentation improvement specialist
• Compliance and security
• Human services
• Public relations and marketing

You will gain knowledge of healthcare policies, current issues, and ethics through the online healthcare administration coursework. You will also hone your communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

St. Petersburg College offers a certificate in health informatics that prepares you for entry-level roles as a data management specialist. It also benefits those working in health records or IT fields who want to add to their skills.

Topics within the online health informatics program include:

• Health law concepts and practices
• Introduction to statistics and data analysis
• Healthcare informatics project management
• Medical terminology

The curriculum includes study reviews to help students pass the exam to receive their CAHIMS (Certified Associate in Health Information & Management Systems). Furthermore, the credits from this online certificate program can be applied to the Associate of Science in Health Information Technology should you choose to continue your education.

The online Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology program is designed to prepare students to assist veterinarians in a variety of procedures. This program also prepares students for the national certification exam and can be used to transfer to the B.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology. Coursework trains students in a wide range of skills including radiology, nursing, dentistry, surgical preparation, anesthesia, and clinical laboratory tests. Courses may include:

• Animal Anatomy
• Veterinary Med Terminology
• Small Animal Breeds and Behavior
• Animal Physiology
• Animal Pharmacology

Gain the knowledge and credentials needed to become a leader in your profession working with animals through this online veterinary science degree. The curriculum is built on technical skills gained in the AS Veterinary Technology program. Study subject areas that are critical for veterinary technicians, including animal anesthesia, dental hygiene, emergency and critical care, pharmacology, nutrition, behavior, finance, supervision, and more. Learn practice management skills and legal and ethical responsibilities.  

Specialized tracks are offered in:

• Clinical techniques
• Hospital Management

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from St Petersburg College is designed to equip registered nurses with the expanded critical thinking, quality improvement, systems management, and team leadership skills required to advance in their careers. Students complete clinical practicums where they choose and the flexible online coursework focuses on:

• ​Leadership
• Management
• Theory
• Research
• ​Community and Public Health