2024-25 Catalog

Supervision and Management for Industry

Associate in Science Degree (CIP# 1652020501)
 

Important Information Regarding Admission and Completion of this degree:
 

This is a unique degree that is designed for students who have completed one of the articulated programs with Orange and Osceola Technical College, Lake Technical College, Orlando Utilities Commission, Valencia's Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs, Aviator College and the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT).

Note: In order for students to earn Valencia’s Supervision and Management degree, they must have completed one of the approved programs that articulates to this degree.

Students receive college credit for the articulated program toward the technical skills training requirement of the degree, and then take business courses that prepare them with the skills needed for supervisory and management roles and upward mobility in their respective fields of training.

  • Orange and Osceola Technical College: Students from Orange and Osceola Technical College can earn (20 - 27) college credits toward this degree for completing one of the approved career certificate or apprenticeship programs.
  • Lake Technical College: Students from Lake Technical College can earn (24 - 27) college credits toward this degree for completing one of the following approved career certificate programs (HVAC, Automotive, Cosmetology, Diesel Systems, Welding Technology) 
  • Valencia College Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs: Students who complete one of Valencia's approved AST programs can earn ( 6 - 24) college credits toward this degree: 
  • Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC): Employees from Orlando Utilities Commission who have completed training for the Line Technician I program are eligible to receive 20 credits toward this degree (15 credits for the 560 hours of training, plus 4 credits for GEB 2941 INTERNSHIP EXPLORATION IN BUSINESS and 1 credit for SLS 1303 JOB SEARCH).
  • Aviator College Aeronautical Science & Technology: Students who have completed the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) - Airframe and Powerplant programs are eligible to receive (15 - 30) college credits toward this degree.
  • FAA - Airframe and Powerplant Certifications: Students who have earned the Airframe and Powerplant certifications are eligible to receive (15 - 30 ) college credits toward this degree.
  • IUPAT Apprenticeship programs: Students who have completed one of the following approved apprenticeship programs (Commercial Painting, Industrial Painting, Glazing, Drywall Finishing, Trade Show Work) from the International Union of Painters & Allied Health Trades (IUPAT) are eligible to receive 27 college credits toward this degree.

For more information on the programs that articulate into this degree and additional requirements for the award of credit, view the Program Requirements tab.

Start Right

Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits).  The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Career Program Advisor or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.

College Credit Technical Certificates

The Supervision and Management A.S. degree also offers the following college credit certificate programs.  These certificates can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for entry-level employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificates are embedded in the A.S. degree. You can earn the certificates as you progress through your A.S. Degree or as a separate, stand-alone credential. Click on the Certificate tab at the top of the page for more information about the certificates that are offered.

  • Operations Support and Services (9 credits) (CIP # 0652020502)

Potential Careers

  • First Line Supervisor or Manager of Industrial Related Jobs

Salary & Earnings Information

For career information related to this program, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Contacts

Future Students

To learn more about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-1507 or visit valenciacollege.edu/supervision/.

Current Students

Your Career Program Advisor contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Advisor. 

East Campus Faculty Program Chair
Storm Russo: 407-582-2348
srusso@valenciacollege.edu

West Campus Faculty Program Chair
Cheri Cutter: 407-582-1322
ccutter1@valenciacollege.edu

Osceola Campus Faculty Program Chair
Sonia Casablanca: 407-582-4136
scasablanca@valenciacollege.edu
 

Program Outcomes

  • Perform the management functions
  • Perform the functions in the marketing mix
  • Use basic business application software
  • Assess ethical issues in business situations
Foundation Courses6
ENC 1101FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~3
GEB 1011INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS3
Intermediate Courses12
CGS 2100CCOMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS3
OST 1335CBUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS3
ScienceSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement +*~3
MathematicsSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement +*~3
Advanced Courses12
POS 2041U.S. GOVERNMENT ~3
or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
HumanitiesSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement ~3
MAN 2021PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT *3
GEB 2893SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE 3
Articulated Credits Awarded 6-27
Credit for SLS 1301 and ETI 2943 will be awarded in accordance with successful completion of an approved program pathway as indicated below.
Supervision and Management for Industry Electives3-24
The number of elective credits required will be based on the number of articulated credits awarded for ETI 2943.
Total Credit Hours60
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This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

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This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

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This is a general education course.

Supervision and Management for Industry Electives
APA 1111CCOLLEGE ACCOUNTING3
ACG 2021CPRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING *3
ACG 2460CSPREADSHEETS FOR ACCOUNTING *3
ACG 2071CPRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING *3
BUL 2241BUSINESS LAW I *3
CGS 2091CSOCIAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY3
CTS 1142CINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT *3
CTS 1155CINTRODUCTION TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HELP DESK CONCEPTS3
ECO 1000BASIC ECONOMICS 13
FIN 2000PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE3
FIN 2051INTERNATIONAL FINANCE *3
GEB 2941INTERNSHIP EXPLORATION IN BUSINESS *1-4
GEB 2112ENTREPRENEURSHIP *3
GEB 1350INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS3
INP 1301PSYCHOLOGY IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY3
MAN 2300INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
MAR 2011PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING3
MAR 2150INTERNATIONAL MARKETING *3
MNA 2320HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND STAFFING *3
MNA 2403HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAW *3
MKA 2021PRINCIPLES OF SELLING *3
MKA 2511ADVERTISING *3
MTB 1103BUSINESS MATHEMATICS3
SBM 1000SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT3
SLS 1303JOB SEARCH1
GEB 2942INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS *1-4

Supervision and Management for Industry Articulated Elective Credits Awarded for Approved Program Pathways:

Electronic Board Assembly - Accelerated (210 hours)Upon the completion of this program and receiving the required certifications from International Printed Circuits (IPC), students are eligible to receive 6 credits for the following courses
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry3
Total Credit Hours6
Electronic Board Assembly (410 hours)Upon the completion of this program and receiving the Certified Production Technician Certification, as well as the required certifications from IPC, students are eligible to receive 11 credits for the following courses
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry8
Total Credit Hours11
Welding I and II (1050 hours) Upon the completion of this program and receiving the required certifications from the American Welding Society, students are eligible to receive 24 credits for the following courses
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry21
Total Credit Hours24
Computer Numerical Control Machinist (460 hours) Upon the completion of this program and receiving the CNC Technician Certification, as well as the required certifications from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, students are eligible to receive 12 credits for the following courses
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry9
Total Credit Hours12
Orlando Utilities Commission, Line Technician I (750 hours) Upon the completion of this program and becoming a Certified Line Technician, students are eligible to receive 20 credits for the following courses which includes credit for work experience
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry17
Total Credit Hours20
Mechatronics (600 hours)Upon the completion of this program, and receiving the required certifications from the Packaging Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), students are eligible to receive 16 credits for the following courses.
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry13
Total Credit Hours16

Orange and Osceola Technical College programs consisting of (750) clock hours: 

  • Massage Therapy (750 Hours)                                                                                                                                                  

Upon Successful completion of the approved programs listed above and with the required certification/licensure, students are eligible to receive 20 credits for the following courses:

SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry17
Total Credit Hours20

Orange and Osceola Technical College programs consisting of (900 - 1450) clock hours: 

  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (1350 Hours)                                                                                                                                                  
  • Automotive Collision Technology Technician (1400 Hours)
  • Automotive Service Technology I (1050 Hours)       
  • Barbering (1200 Hours)                                                
  • Cosmetology (1200 Hours)
  • Digital Photography Technology (1050 Hours)
  • Electricity (1200 Hours)
  • Fashion Technology & Production Services (1050 Hours)
  • Pharmacy Technician (1050 Hours)
  • Plumbing Technology (960 Hours)
  • Welding (Applied Welding Technologies) (1050 hours)

Upon Successful completion of one of the approved programs listed above and with the required licensure, certification or portfolio assessment, students are eligible to receive 24 credits for the following courses:

SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry21
Total Credit Hours24

Orange and Osceola Technical College programs consisting of (1,500 – 1,800) clock hours:

  • Advanced Automotive Technology - Toyota (2400 Hours)
  • Automotive Service Technology II (1800 Hours)
  • Diesel Systems Technology (Med/Heavy Duty Truck/Bus Technician) (1800 Hours)
  • Machining Technologies (1500 Hours)

Registered Apprenticeship programs of at least 2 years:

  • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology                              
  • Brick & Block Masonry                                                                            
  • Building Maintenance                                                                                                   
  • Electrical
  • Fire Sprinkler Systems Technology
  • Industrial Pipe Fitter
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Structural Steel

Upon Successful completion of one of the approved programs listed above and with the required licensure, certification and school transcripts, students are eligible to receive 27 credits for the following courses:

SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry24
Total Credit Hours27
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This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

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This course may be used for Supervision and Management for Industry Electives credit if not being used as a General Education requirement.

Notes:

Students who have completed a similar training program within three years, and have earned the required industry license or certification(s), may also be eligible to receive credit. Please see the Career Program Advisor in your academic department for more information on the eligibility requirements.

Expand your career opportunities with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Organizational Leadership (BASBOL) from Valencia. This degree builds on your skills, and prepares you for a supervisory or management role within your respective field. For more information, go to: Bachelor's Degree in Business & Organizational Leadership.  Students who wish to continue their education should consult with a Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals. 

Students wishing to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution for acceptance of this degree.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

Supervision and Management for Industry: Aviation Maintenance Technician Track Articulated Credits Awarded for Approved Program Pathways:

FAA Airframe certificationUpon completion of the FAA 14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance training program and receiving the FAA Airframe certification (must be issued not more than three years preceding the date of enrollment), students are eligible to receive the following 15 credits.
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
or ELECTIVE
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry12
Total Credit Hours15
FAA Powerplant certificationUpon completion of the FAA 14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance training program and receiving the FAA Powerplant certification (must be issued not more than three years preceding the date of enrollment), students are eligible to receive the following 15 credits.
SLS 1301CAREER DEVELOPMENT3
or ELECTIVE
ETI 2943Practicum in Tech Industry12
Total Credit Hours15

Operations Support and Services

Technical Certificate

This program prepares students for entry level employment in the area of operations support and/or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this area. The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, supervision skills, employability skills, and general business procedures and operation.

Program Outcomes

  • Use basic business applications software

  • Compare selected theories of management

GEB 1011INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS3
or GEB 2861 BUSINESS PROBLEMS ANALYSIS
GEB 1220WRITING AND SPEAKING IN BUSINESS 3
or ENC 1101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I
CGS 2100CCOMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS3
Total Credit Hours9