Program Maps
Program Maps provide students with guides to finish their degrees in a timely manner. For the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, Program Maps are provided for the most common transfer intents. These maps list the courses students must complete to earn the AA and be ready to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. For Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees and certificate programs, Program Maps list the courses students must complete to earn the degree and be ready to enter the workforce. Program Maps are intended to be a guide and students should always consult with their Student Success Advisor to develop their own personalized Educational Plan. AA transfer intents and degree and certificate programs are organized into eight Pathways. Click on the name of the Pathway below to see Program Maps for AA transfer intents and degree and certificate programs in that Pathway.
+ Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design Pathway
Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design programs explore human creativity, language arts, visual communication, and artistic expression to help people connect with the world in meaningful ways. This Pathway is designed for students with interests in visual and performing arts, digital media, design, and journalism.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
- Art (General Track)
- Digital Media / Digital Arts
- Digital Media (UCF Transfer)
- Dramatic Arts/Theatre (Performance Track)
- Dramatic Arts/Theatre (Technical Track)
- Music Composition, General, or Performance
- Music Teacher Education
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
+ Business Pathway
Business programs equip individuals with skills and knowledge to be successful in organizations of differing types and sizes. This Pathway is designed for students who have an interest in areas such as business management and administration, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing, tourism, and healthcare administration.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
- Accounting
- Business Administration, Management, or Marketing
- Health Services Administration
- Hospitality Administration / Management (UCF, FSU transfer)
- Hospitality Administration / Management (USF transfer)
- Hospitality Administration / Management (FIU, FSU & UCF transfer)
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
- Accounting Technology
- Business Administration
- Business Operational Management
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (at Polk State)
- Supervision and Management Concentrations:
- Business Administration (from AA)
- Business Administration (from AS)
- Business Information Technology (from AA)
- Business Information Technology (from AS)
- Healthcare Administration (from AA)
- Healthcare Administration (from AS)
- Human Resources Management (from AA)
- Human Resources Management (from AS)
- Public Administration (from AA)
- Public Administration (from AS)
- Supply Chain Management (from AA)
- Supply Chain Management (from AS)
Certificate & Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) Programs (at Polk State)
- Accounting Management
- Accounting Specialist
- Business Information Technology (ATC)
- Business Management
- Bookkeeping Operations
- Business Specialist
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
- Food & Beverage Management
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Food & Beverage Specialist
- General Business Operations
- Guest Services Specialist
- Healthcare Administration (ATC)
- Human Resources Management (ATC)
- Logistics & Transportation Specialist
- Rooms Division Management
- Rooms Division Operations
- Rooms Division Specialist
- Supply Chain Management (ATC)
+ Commerce and Transportation
Commerce and Transportation programs include the study of production and assembly of goods, maintenance and safety, and the movement of goods and services. This Pathway is designed for students who have an interest in areas such as aerospace sciences, supply chain management, and transportation and logistics.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intent
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
- Aerospace Administration
- Aviation Maintenance Administration
- Professional Pilot Science
- Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Science Degrees (at Polk State)
Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
+ Education Pathway
Education programs prepare future educators and other professionals to serve a diverse population of students. This Pathway is designed for students who have an interest in teaching and learning in a variety of educational settings.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
Associate in Science Degree (at Polk State)
Bachelor of Science Degree (at Polk State)
Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
+ Health Sciences Pathway
Health Sciences programs explore human anatomy and physiology, medical care, support functions, and quality of life measures. This Pathway is for students interested in providing healthcare services and medical interventions in a variety of settings.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
- Health Science
- Health Services Administration
- Health Science Pre-Clinical
- Nursing
- PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Services
- Nursing (Generic Track)
- Nursing (Transition Track)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiography
- Respiratory Care
Bachelor of Science Degree (at Polk State)
Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
+ Public Safety
Public Safety programs study the welfare and protection of citizens and institutions against threats and dangers. This Pathway is designed for students with interests in areas such as criminal justice, corrections, the legal system, firefighting, and law enforcement.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intent
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
Bachelor of Science Degree (at Polk State)
Certificate & Advanced Technical Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
- Law Enforcement Academy
- Public Safety Management (ATC)
+ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
STEM programs study relationships to the natural world and the underlying laws and theories that govern scientific inquiry. This Pathway is designed for students with interests in areas such as field or laboratory research, engineering, medicine, mathematics, computers, and technology.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer & Information Science
- Computer Engineering (FAMU, FSU, UCF, UF, FAU, USF, UWF)
- Computer Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
Associate in Science Degrees (at Polk State)
- Computer Systems and Business Analysis
- Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing)
- Engineering Technology (Mechanical Design and Fabrication)
- Network Systems Engineering Technology (Security Specialization)
- Network Systems Engineering Technology (Infrastructure Specialization)
Certificate Programs (at Polk State)
+ Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services programs study human motivations and behaviors that impact quality of life, social issues, and society’s future. This Pathway is designed for students with interests in areas such as human behavior, helping others, management, politics, and the interactions of society at large.
Associate in Arts Transfer Intents
