Bachelor of Degree Programs

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 Cost Comparison 2018-19 Tuition Information

University of Central Florida - $212.28/credit hour ($636.84/class)

University of Florida - $212.71/credit hour ($638.13/class)
Keiser University - $728/credit hour ($2,184/class)
Florida Tech - $20,550 per semester (Engineering/Science) or $18,730 per semester (all other majors)
Eastern Florida State College - 1000 & 2000 - $104/credit hour ($312/class) 3000 & 4000 - $128.51/credit
hour ($385.53/class)

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Eastern Florida State College
is ready to meet the education and training needs
of the community. For nearly 60 years, we have
helped students get the education they need for
great careers.

Cocoa Campus
1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Melbourne Campus
3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
Palm Bay Campus
250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Titusville Campus
1311 North U.S. 1, Titusville, FL 32796

321-632-1111
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Accreditation: Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and associate
degrees, as well as specialized certificate programs. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions
about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College.
Eastern Florida State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.

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 Find the pathway to your future
Let EFSC lead you to your career goals

Organizational Management
• General Business • Accounting
• Human Resource Management • Banking and Finance
• Healthcare Management • Sports Management
• Public Safety Management • Public Administration
• Sales and Marketing • Non-Profit Management - Coming Soon

Computer Applied Health

Information Sciences
Systems • Biomedical Sciences
• Advanced Allied Health
Technology • Medical Imaging

• Program and Software Development

• Cybersecurity Bachelor of
• Networking Systems
• Data Science
Science in
• Computer Project Management Nursing
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To meet the needs of employers in Brevard County,
Eastern Florida State College currently offers four
Bachelor Degrees with 18 specializations. Our programs
build on skills acquired in the workplace or through
previous coursework. They are designed for both
traditional students and working adults, offering flexible
formats that include online learning, traditional day and
night classes at convenient times, and blended courses
that are part classroom and part online. Graduates
from these programs will have the managerial skills,
communication, problem solving and real world training
to compete successfully in the job market and advance
in the workplace. Over 85% of EFSC graduates are
either working full-time or pursuing further education
within one year of graduation! Visit easternflorida.edu/
go/bachelors for more in-depth program information.

Bachelor Degrees and Specializations

Organizational Management.......................................................................................................................... 6-15
• General Business • Human Resource Management • Healthcare Management • Public Safety • Sales & Marketing
• Accounting • Banking & Finance • Sports Management • Public Administration

Computer Information Systems Technology................................................................................................ 16-21

• Program & Software Development • Cybersecurity • Networking Systems • Data Science • Computer Project Management

Applied Health Sciences............................................................................................................................... 22-26

• Biomedical Sciences • Advanced Allied Health • Medical Imaging Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing...........................................................................................................................26

Top 10 Questions about Bachelor Degrees at EFSC............................................................................................27

LEAP Credits....................................................................................................................................................... 28

Internships & Career Center............................................................................................................................... 29

EFSC Applications, Registration & Financial Aid Information............................................................................. 30

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 BAS in Organizational Management
With nine specializations, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational
Management at Eastern Florida State College is preparing students to enter the
workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary for management positions.
Designed with the working student in mind, classes are offered in flexible formats
including day, evening, online and hybrid. Most of these specializations also have the
option to complete the degree 100% online. Students can seek admission into one of
these exciting, financial aid-eligible programs year-round. The specializations you can
choose from are found between pages seven and 15.

Additionally, the SmartTrack MBA program gives highly motivated EFSC students in
organizational management the chance to take graduate-level course work while
still an undergraduate in a Bachelor’s Degree program. This allows participants the
opportunity to finish a Florida Tech Masters of Business Administration in less time
than a traditional program.

Coming Fall 2019

Three New Organizational Management Tracks
* Event Management
* Non-Profit Management
* Travel and Tourism Management

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BAS in Organizational Management

General Business
Designed to prepare students for a
wide range of managerial positions
in the business sector, this track
allows students to graduate with the
knowledge necessary to enter mid-level
management positions.

Possible positions include

Compliance Managers: $65,682 annual salary
Cost Estimators: $52,840 annual salary
Logistics Managers: $82,486 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Human Resource Management

Graduates will demonstrate mastery of human resource
functions – such as selection and placement, training and
development, and office management – that align with the
strategic objectives of their organizations.

Possible positions include

Human Resources Specialists: $51,210 annual salary
Human Resource Assistants: $34,997 annual salary
Training and Development Managers: $75,978 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Healthcare Management
While enrolled in this specialization,
students will complete coursework
relating to current topics in health
information systems, decision making,
budgeting from a healthcare perspective
and implications of the Affordable Care
Act of 2010. This coursework gives
students the capability to enter the
workforce in leadership positions in a
variety of healthcare settings.

Possible positions include

Medical Secretaries: $30,477 annual salary
Compliance Managers: $65,682 annual salary
Medical and Health Services Managers: $98,497 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Public Safety
The Public Safety specialization prepares
students to effectively manage and lead
public safety agencies. Prime candidates
for the program include those with
prior experience in law enforcement,
corrections, fire science and emergency
medical services. It is designed to
enhance decision-making abilities in the
areas of management, public policy and
emergency planning.

Possible positions include

Criminal Investigators: $52,334 annual salary
First-Line Supervisors: $81,711 annual salary
Private Detectives: $45,012 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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BAS in Organizational Management

Sales & Marketing

This specialization is designed for students
who have an interest in increasing their
knowledge in the areas of consumer habits,
inventory management and sales and
marketing management. Graduates will
find a wide variety of career opportunities,
as all industries can benefit from effective
marketing strategies.

Possible positions include

Sales Agents: $48,465 annual salary
Market Research Analysts: $52,328 annual salary
Sales Representatives: $70,579 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Accounting
Graduates of the Accounting specialization will learn the basics of accounting,
auditing, taxation and accounting systems. With this knowledge, students will
have the skills necessary to enter the workforce in accounting-related positions
in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Possible positions include

Auditors: $60,799 annual salary
Tax Examiners: $31,344 annual salary
Financial Managers: $109,475 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Banking & Finance

With courses taught by experts with
extensive knowledge in financial
services, this specialization teaches
students about global markets,
monetary policy, the role of central
banks, mortgage and lending functions,
banking regulations and compliance,
management and security issues, plus
financial asset management.

Possible positions include

Loan Counselors: $38,615 annual salary
Financial Quantitative Analysts: $58,752 annual salary
Personal Financial Advisors: $92,715 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Sports Management
Designed for students with an
interest in a career in professional,
collegiate or amateur sports
administration, this specialization
concentrates on issues and practices
in sports management including
aspects of marketing and finance.

Possible positions include

Fitness Coordinators: $80,275 annual salary
Athletic Business Managers: $51,634 annual salary
Team Coaches: $38,670 annual salary
Source: Career Source, 2018

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 BAS in Organizational Management

Public Administration
Graduates of the Public Administration specialization will demonstrate mastery of public
policy formation, implementation, evaluation and analysis. With these skills, students will be
able to successfully complete the processes for urban and regional planning, public budgeting
and community development, among other important local, state and federal initiatives.

Possible positions include

Social and Community Service Managers: $62,677 annual salary
Municipal Clerks: $35,488 annual salary
City and Regional Planning Aides: $47,279 annual salary
Source: Career Source, 2018

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 BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology
With five specializations, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information
Systems Technology at Eastern Florida State College prepares students to enter the
workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary for the rapidly expanding IT industry.
Particularly relevant to the Space Coast, these exciting specializations can be found
between pages 17 and 21 and offer students the opportunity to gain the skills that will
make them competitive candidates for the area’s many tech firms.

Prior to admission or during the Bachelor program, all Computer Information Systems
Technology students must complete the following math and science requirements:
• MAC 1311 - Calculus 1
• PHY(L) 2048 - General Physics 1 and Lab
• COP 2334 - Intro to C++

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BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology

Program & Software

Development
Graduates of the Program & Software
Development specialization will gain a
fundamental understanding of data structures
and modern programming including the C++
language. With these skills, students will be
able to demonstrate the ability to design and
write quality computer programs. Students
have the option to complete this degree 100%
online (except for PHY(L) 2048).

Possible positions include

Computer Programmers: $67,780 annual salary
Web Developers: $49,960 annual salary
Software Developers: $104,198 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology

Cybersecurity
Designed to meet the rapidly expanding field of Cybersecurity, this
specialization gives graduates the opportunity to concentrate in one or more
specific aspects of technological safeguards including database security,
network security and application software.

Possible positions include

Information Security Analysts: $88,881 annual salary
Security Management Specialists: $63,347 annual salary
Database Administrators: $80,310 annual salary
Source: Career Source, 2018

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 BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology

Networking Systems
While enrolled in the Networking
Systems specialization, students
will demonstrate a fundamental
understanding of hardware and software
architecture of computing systems.
This will include, but is not limited to,
processing units, memory requirements,
operating systems and input/output
devices.

Possible positions include

Web Administrators: $73,577 annual salary
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists: $79,440 annual salary
Informatics Specialists: $80,078 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology

Data Science
Graduates of the Data Science
specialization will apply data science
methodologies to provide businesses
and organizations with insight into the
vast amounts of information that they
collect and store. These methodologies
include multi-variable statistical analysis,
algorithms, big data and data mining.

Possible positions include

Clinical Data Managers: $70,365 annual salary
Business Intelligence Analysts: $73,577 annual salary
Data Warehousing Specialists: $73,577 annual salary
Source: Career Source, 2018

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BAS in Computer Information Systems Technology

Computer Project Management

Joining the worlds of business management and
technology, the Computer Project Management
specialization prepares students for management
positions that concentrate on planning, coordinating
and directing computer-related initiatives.

Possible positions include

Technology Project Managers: $73,577 annual salary
Computer User Support Specialists: $42,928 annual salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers: $121,819 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Applied Health Sciences
With three specializations, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Health Sciences
at Eastern Florida State College prepares students for a wide variety of positions within
the healthcare industry. Additionally, our Biomedical Sciences specialization allows
students to focus their studies on one of several micro tracks that will help to prepare
them for advanced educational goals. The specializations you can choose from are
found between pages 23 and 25.

Students who have a goal of earning a Doctorate of Dental Medicine, Osteopathy or

Pharmacy can also take advantage of an early acceptance opportunity Eastern Florida
State College has with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), located
in Bradenton, FL. For more information, please contact a Bachelor Advisor.

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BAS in Applied Health Sciences

Biomedical Sciences
With a rigorous scientific core, the
Biomedical Science specialization prepares
students to enter many different medical
and scientific fields. This specialization
gives students the option to choose one
of two tracks: Biotechnology or Biological
Sciences. In addition, this program prepares
students to enter a variety of health-related
professional schools including medical,
dental, pharmaceutical, physician assistant,
optometry and veterinary graduate programs.

Possible positions include

Cytotechnologists: $60,368 annual salary
Bioinformatics Technicians: $36,123 annual salary
Medical and Health Services Managers: $98,497 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Applied Health Sciences

Advanced Allied Health

The Advanced Allied Health specialization provides students
with a solid foundation in national and global healthcare
issues and trends. By supplying students with a rounded
education in ethical and legal issues, health promotion and
disease prevention, management and informatics, students are
prepared to enter a variety of healthcare fields. This program
is geared toward students with prior healthcare experience
including an Associate in Science Degree in a healthcare-related
field. This program can be completed 100% online.

Possible positions include

Informatics Nurse Specialists: $80,078 annual salary
Orthoptists: $63,574 annual salary
Medical and Health Services Managers: $98,497 annual salary
Source: Career Coach, 2018

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 BAS in Applied Health Sciences

Medical Imaging Sciences

With the requirement of certain accredited
Associate in Science Degrees, the Medical
Imaging Sciences specialization was developed
for the continued education of licensed imaging
professionals. Eligible students must have current
licensure with one of the following organizations:
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists,
the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers or the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board. Courses for this specialization
are offered 100% online, but the program does
require clinical hours. Students who complete
this program may find increased employment and
salary options in their current fields.

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 RN to BSN Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The EFSC RN to BSN program is available for students who
have earned an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing from a
regionally accredited institution and currently possess a Florida
Registered Nursing License in good standing. The RN to BSN
program is a fully online program that allows current nurses the
opportunity to continue their education to the Bachelor’s level
for the purpose of career advancement and academic growth.
This program will also prepare graduates for application to a
Master’s-level program should they choose to further their
academic careers. Students who complete this program may
find increased employment and salary options in their current
fields.

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 Top 10 Questions about Bachelor Degrees at EFSC
1. May I begin my Bachelor’s degree at EFSC as a freshman, or will I need to have
an Associate degree to begin the Bachelor’s program?
•A
 n Associate degree or higher (AA or AS only) from a regionally accredited
institution is required to begin a Bachelor‘s degree program. All transfer
students must provide official transcripts from prior schools. Current EFSC
students may apply to the program in the last semester of their A.A. or A.S..
2. How many credits are required for Bachelor’s degrees?
• Each Bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. Sixty credits
will come from the Associate degree. The remaining portion of the Bachelor’s
degree is 60 credits with a minimum of 35-39 credits at the 3000/4000 course
level, for a total degree of 120 credits. Depending on coursework previously
completed, students may need additional prerequisite courses causing the
Bachelor’s degree to exceed 120 credits.
3. Will it be possible to apply upper level course work (3000/4000) completed at
a regionally accredited college or university to a Bachelor’s degree at EFSC?
• Credits from outside institutions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis upon
receipt of an official transcript to determine the application toward the
Bachelor’s degree.
4. Is Foreign Language a graduation requirement for a Bachelor’s degree?
• State universities require two sequential units of study in one foreign language
in high school, or eight credit hours of sequential study in one foreign language
at the college level.
• Students may meet this requirement by successfully completing a foreign
language competency exam in the language of their choice.
• Bachelor applicants who have not met the foreign language requirement will
need to complete this graduation requirement during their time in the Bachelor
program. Foreign language taken at the college level does not satisfy General
Education or Technical Concentration credits and will not be used toward the
upper division Bachelor credit requirement.
5. Will it be possible to receive Financial Aid or Scholarships?
• The Bachelor of Applied Science qualifies for Financial Aid. Scholarship
opportunities are also available.
6. What is the difference between a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) and a
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• The difference in these degrees ultimately is in the credit hours. In traditional
BA/BS programs, students will have at least 60 credit hours of lower division
coursework and a minimum of 48 hours of upper division coursework. BAS
programs require 39 upper division credits. The BAS is offered as a focused
approach, building on previous coursework and experience to give students real-
world skills and applicable concepts geared toward their chosen career path.
7. W
 hat is the Bachelor’s online application process, application deadline and
fee to apply?
•A
 dmission criteria require that students have completed an Associate degree
or higher from a regionally accredited institution (Associate in Science - A.S. or
Associate in Arts - A.A.). Only online applications will be accepted. There is a
one-time Bachelor’s degree application fee of $30 for non-EFSC graduates.
• Please note that Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees do not meet the
admissions requirements for Bachelor’s degrees at Eastern Florida State College.
The only exception for this is our Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• S ubmission of all final, official college transcript(s) indicating the coursework
taken and the degree(s) awarded. A transcript with courses in progress is not
considered a final transcript.
• S tudents who have met all admissions requirements no later than the posted
deadline on the EFSC Bachelor’s web page will be accepted into the program on
a first-come basis.
8. Can my transcript from another college/university be evaluated before I apply
to the program?
• T ranscripts are only reviewed once a student has applied and been accepted
to the program. Transcript evaluations take up to eight business days after
acceptance. Students applying to the RN to BSN program will have their
transcripts evaluated during the admissions process.
9. Will a BAS allow a student to pursue a graduate degree
(Master’s/Doctorate level)?
• Check with the university you plan to attend. You may need to take additional
prerequisites depending on the advanced degree you seek. Many graduates
from EFSC BAS degrees have gone on to graduate programs.
10. Will my EFSC credits be accepted at other institutions?
• Eastern Florida State College is a regionally accredited college and, therefore,
must meet certain educational standards. However, it is ultimately up to the
college to which you transfer whether certain credit hours will be accepted.
If you have questions on whether certain classes will transfer, you should reach
out to the registrar’s office at your preferred school.
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LEAP Credits
Jump in and earn your degree!
LEAP is the Life-Experience Acceleration Path at Eastern Florida State College. EFSC may be able to convert your professional and life
experiences into college credits to help you earn your degree faster! Credit may be awarded at little or even NO cost to you.
If you have any of the following, you may be eligible:
• Prior College Experience • Career Technical Education from High School
• State or Federal Licensing • Workforce Training Credits
• Military Experience, Training or Education • Documentation of Experience (Portfolio)
• Training or Licensing from an Employer • Passing Exam Scores (Credit by Exams)

How can I earn LEAP Credits?

You can earn credits a variety of ways. Most commonly, credits can be transferred, previous experience is evaluated or an exam is taken.
Prior College: Transfer Credit from Other Postsecondary Institutions
Send your official transcripts from any colleges or universities you previously attended directly from the institution to EFSC for evaluation.
Exams: Credit by Exam Equivalencies and Institutional Exams
Students may earn a maximum of 45 credits through the following Credit by Examination mechanisms:
• Advanced Placement (AP) • College-Level Examination Program CLEP
• Cambridge AICE (AICE) • DSST Subject Standardized Tests
• International Baccalaureate (IB) • Excelsior College Examinations
• Individual Institutional Exams
Evaluate Prior Experience: Credit for Professional Experience or Certification
Students may earn credit via portfolio review through the Credit for Adult Experiential learning or (CAEL) process and or professional
licensure or certifications.
For more information email leap@easternflorida.edu or complete an interest form at easternflorida.edu/go/leap.

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Internships & the Career Center
All three BAS programs currently have specializations
that give students the opportunity to have an internship
experience in their last semester. Bachelor Degree
Advising office works closely with the Career Center to
prepare students for these exciting opportunities to gain
in-field experience. Students who are interested in an
internship should adhere to the following application
deadlines:
Fall Semester: May 1 – July 1
Spring Semester: September 1 – November 1
Summer Semester: February 1 – April 1
For more information about internships, students
can reach out to their Bachelor Degree Advisor
or contact the Career Center at 321-433-5261.

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EFSC Applications, Registration & Financial Aid Information
APPLY
• Go to easternflorida.edu. Complete and submit the EFSC online
application for a Bachelor of Applied Science or RN to BSN.
• Pay the application fee online. Please note that if you are reapplying
to a Bachelor program at Eastern Florida State College, there is no
application fee.
• Provide the Admissions office with your residency information.
Bring two forms of acceptable I.D. Contact 321-632-1111 for
examples of proper residency information.
• Send your official transcripts from all prior higher education
institutions. If you completed the Foreign Language requirement
while in high school, your official high school transcript will be
needed as well.
ORIENTATION
• After acceptance and prior to advising, Bachelor students
must complete an online orientation.
• Most Bachelor-seeking students will not need to take
assessment tests.
• If your degree is from a foreign institution you must take a
placement test and complete any resulting developmental
courses before being accepted into the Bachelor program.
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ADVISE
• All new Bachelor-seeking students must meet with a Bachelor Degree
Advisor after acceptance.
• New students should request an appointment with the Advising Office by
going to easternflorida.edu/go/bachelors. On this page, please click the
“Contacts & Advising” tab. Click the “online appointment system” and
submit a request.
• After a request has been submitted, the Advisor on your preferred campus
will be in contact in 1-2 business days with an appointment time.
• During your appointment with your Advisor, you will receive a customized
planning guide and degree plan. Registration steps and dates will also be
discussed.
ACCOUNT
• Financial aid is available to students. Complete your Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may qualify
for a grant, or you may want to consider a student loan.
• The EFSC Financial Aid Office is available to assist you. Offices are
located on each EFSC campus.
• EFSC Scholarships are available. View the scholarships at
easternflorida.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships.
 Advisor Information
Lesa Denninghoff
Bachelor Degree Advising Coordinator
Cocoa and Titusville Campuses
321-433-7241

Stephanie Craig
Bachelor Degree Advisor
Melbourne Campus
321-433-7304

Katie Fiorina
Bachelor Degree Advisor
Palm Bay Campus
321-433-5225

Email: Bachelor@easternflorida.edu

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 321-632-1111
easternflorida.edu
easternflorida.edu/go/bachelors

View Eastern Florida State College’s catalog for detailed program requirements and course descriptions at easternflorida.edu/catalog
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