SF Business Programs Brochure (2018)

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Santa Fe College’s Business Programs offer a variety of degree and certificate options to accommodate your career goals in business. A business degree or certificate from SF proves that you have the knowledge, drive and ability to succeed in a small business or a large, multinational corporation. These programs prepare you for entry into the workforce. The coursework is intended to give you immediately marketable job skills. While they are not primarily designed for university transfer, you can transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in some cases.

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CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES DEFINED CERTIFICATE Certificate programs offer career and technical courses to prepare you for entry directly into employment. Certificates do not require 60 credit hours of college course work. Students must meet specific basic skills requirements in English, mathematics, and writing. A certificate typically takes six months to one year to complete.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE A bachelor’s degree is the highest degree you can achieve in undergraduate education. Santa Fe College offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees in certain program areas. For most, a bachelor’s degree at SF is the next step after obtaining an A.A. or an A.S. degree. It allows students to continue to build skills and advance in a career field.

A bachelor’s degree typically requires two additional years after completing an A.A. or A.S. degree.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program is designed to get you ready for a career, but in some cases it may transfer to a bachelor’s program. A.S. programs are a good balance of general education coursework and hands-on training with the end goal of preparing you to enter the workforce with a competitive skill set.

The A.S. degree typically takes two years to complete.

PROGRAMS OFFERED • Accounting • Business Administration • Health Information Technology • Health Services Administration • Health Services Management • Insurance and Risk Management • Legal Assisting • Office Administration • Organizational Management

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CERTIFICATES HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS SPECIALIST Credit Hours: 24

MEDICAL CODER / BILLER Credit Hours: 37

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - OFFICE SPECIALIST Credit Hours: 18

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ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The Associate in Science in Accounting prepares students for careers such as accounts receivable coordinators, accounts payable coordinators, bookkeepers, credit and collections coordinators, payroll coordinators, accountants, auditors, tax preparers, and other accounting paraprofessionals in advanced professional accounting occupations. The program is designed for both full-time and part-time students.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The Associate in Science in Business Administration prepares you for employment in business management, marketing and accounting through a variety of coursework in different areas of business.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years

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LEGAL ASSISTING ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The Associate in Science in Legal Assisting program prepares you for employment as a legal assistant—also known as a paralegal—in settings such as law offices, court houses and state agencies. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Certified Legal Assistant Exam sponsored by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The Associate in Science degree in Office Administration prepares you for a job as an administrative assistant.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The insurance profession has great opportunities for immediate hire upon graduation and future promotion. This program prepares you for a career in the personal or commercial property and casualty insurance industry in areas such as HR, marketing, IT and sales.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years 5

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) Health information technology (HIT) professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting and analyzing data for health care providers. This program prepares you to manage patient health records and code diagnoses and procedures. Jobs are available in many areas throughout the health care industry including hospitals, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies and government agencies.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S.) The Associate in Science in Health Services Management program is designed for students who have an interest in health care management and students preparing to transfer into SF’s Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Services Administration (HSA) program. Health services professionals have little or no direct patient contact, but provide service “behind the scenes” in the administrative areas of hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, pharmaceutical firms and private practice.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Two years Transfers to: Health Services Administration B.A.S.

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ACCOUNTING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (B.S.) The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting program is designed to provide comprehensive training in accounting with curriculum that includes intermediate and advanced accounting, accounting theory, tax, auditing, cost accounting, governmental and non-profit accounting, accounting information systems, and financial statement analysis. Students will learn techniques that apply to real-world problem solving and begin preparation for a variety of positions in the field of accounting.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Associate degree + two years

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (B.A.S.) The Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration prepares you to be a manager in the health services field. As a health services manager, you are responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care within a hospital, health care facility, agency, or other organization that offers health care and related services. The program provides degree completion opportunities for students from a variety of educational backgrounds, but primarily those with A.S. degrees or the equivalent. This program is taught in an online and classroom environment.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Associate degree + two years

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ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (B.A.S.) The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management—with concentrations in management, human resources, information technology and public safety—builds directly on SF’s A.S. and A.A. degrees in business administration and prepares you for a management position in a variety of professions. This online program provides an excellent opportunity if you have already entered the workforce but are interested in acquiring business management, leadership and supervisory skills. This program is taught in an online and classroom environment. In the program, you will be exposed to the theory and practice of business management including finance, economics, law, human resource management and organizational behavior. Courses are offered in an online or hybrid environment in a flexible manner suitable for either part-time or full-time students.

PROGRAM LENGTH: Associate degree + two years

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EA/EO and ACCREDITATION COMMITMENT TO EQUAL ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to Jasmine Gibbs, Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 113, Gainesville, Florida 32606, 352-3955950, equity.officer@sfcollege.edu.

SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.

The purpose for publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Santa Fe College, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Santa Fe College’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Santa Fe College for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.

To find out more about the college’s accreditation status, visit the SACSCOC website and type in Santa Fe College in the Search By Institution Name or Keyword search box.

To learn more about college admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., please contact Santa Fe College directly.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION sfcollege.edu/business 352-395-5135 Fax: 352-395-5286 LOCATION: Administrative Offices 3000 NW 83rd Street, C-101 Gainesville, FL 32606

Doug Robertson, Advisor Phone: 352-395-5139 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Email: douglas.robertson@sfcollege.edu Catherine Thibodeau Lawton, Advisor Phone: 352-395-5136 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Email: catherine.lawton@sfcollege.edu

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