The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is designed to help students gain the skills needed to enter a specialized career field. Coursework focuses on the knowledge and skills required for the chosen career, with an emphasis on hands‑on learning and career-specific training. Students may enter directly into a high-skill, high-wage profession upon graduation or transfer into a bachelor's degree program.
A.S. degree graduates who later decide to pursue a bachelor's degree have the option to transfer into a specific bachelor's program. Visit the A.S. Degree Career Pathways section of this catalog to learn more about these transfer pathways. Students may also visit the Tech Express section of this catalog to learn more about receiving college credit for programs completed in Orange Technical College and the Osceola Technical College.
Completing an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree requires a minimum of 60 college‑level credits, which include 15 credits of General Education and coursework specific to the chosen career field. Program descriptions and requirements for each A.S. program are available below. Visit the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog to learn more about the requirements needed to earn a degree from Valencia College.
Program descriptions and requirements for A.S. degree programs, including Articulated A.S. to B.A./B.S. Career Paths, are available by clicking the program name in the list below. Because certain programs or courses require specialized facilities, equipment, or faculty expertise, they may be offered on specific Valencia campuses. Details appear on the individual program page, if applicable.
Accounting Technology (A.S. Degree)
Administrative Office Management (A.S. Degree)
Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Advanced Manufacturing Specialization
- Supply Chain Automation Specialization
Baking and Pastry Management (A.S. Degree)
Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences (A.S. Degree)
Business Administration (A.S. Degree)
- Finance Specialization
- Human Resources Management Specialization
- International Business Specialization
- Management Specialization
- Marketing Specialization
- Real Estate Management Specialization
- Small Business Management Specialization
Cardiovascular Technology (A.S. Degree)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (A.S. Degree)
Computer Information Technology (A.S. Degree)
Computer Programming and Analysis (A.S. Degree)
Construction and Civil Engineering Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Construction Management Specialization
- Civil/Surveying Engineering Specialization
Criminal Justice (A.S. Degree)
- Homeland Security Specialization
- A.S. to B.S. Track
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy Track (A.S. Degree)
Criminal Justice Experiential Learning Program
Culinary Management (A.S. Degree)
Cybersecurity & Network Engineering Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Cloud Infrastructure Security Specialization
- Cyber Security Specialization
Dental Hygiene (A.S. Degree)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.S. Degree)
Digital Media Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Video Production Specialization
- Motion Graphics Specialization
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Electronics Specialization
- Laser and Photonics Specialization
- Robotics and Mechatronics Specialization
- Career Path to Valencia's B.S. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Emergency Medical Services Technology (A.S. Degree)
Energy Management and Controls Technology (A.S. Degree)
Film Production Technology (A.S. Degree)
Fire Science Academy Track (A.S. Degree)
Fire Science Technology (A.S. Degree)
Graphic and Interactive Design (A.S. Degree)
- Graphic Design Specialization
- Interactive Design Specialization
Health Information Technology (A.S. Degree)
Health Navigator (A.S. Degree)
Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S. Degree and Articulated A.S. to B.S. Career Path)
- Bar and Beverage Management Specialization A.S. to B.S.
- Event Planning and Management Specialization A.S. to B.S.
- Hotel Operations and Management Specialization A.S. to B.S.
- Restaurant and Food Service Management Specialization A.S. to B.S.
- Bar and Beverage Management Specialization
- Event Planning and Management Specialization
- Hotel Operations and Management Specialization
- Restaurant and Food Service Management Specialization
- Theme Park and Attractions Management Specialization
Live Entertainment Design and Production (A.S. Degree)
- Audio Visual Event Production Specialization
- Live Show Production Specialization
- Production Design Specialization
- Articulated A.S. to B.S. to UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Entertainment Management Specialization
Medical Administration (A.S. Degree)
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Front Office
New Media Communication (A.S. Degree)
- Integrated Social Media Strategy
- Mobile Journalism Specialization
Nursing, Traditional Track (Articulated A.S. to B.S.N. Career Path)
Nursing, Accelerated Track in Nursing
Paralegal Studies (Articulated A.S. to B.S. Career Path)
Plant Science and Agricultural Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Horticulture Specialization
- Landscape Specialization
- Sustainable Agriculture Specialization
Property Management (A.S. Degree)
Radiography (A.S. Degree)
Respiratory Care (A.S. Degree)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (A.S. Degree)
Semiconductor Engineering Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Semiconductor Engineering Technology Associate in Science
- A.S. to B.S. Semiconductor Engineering Technology
Sound Production Technology (A.S. Degree)
- Audio Engineering Technology Specialization (Articulated to Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology B.S. degree)
- Audio and Music Business Management Specialization
- Music Production Specialization
- Sound Production Specialization
Supervision and Management for Industry (A.S. Degree): Articulated pathways include:
- Computer Numerical Control Machinist
- Electronic Board Assembly
- Mechatronics
- Orlando Utilities Commission Line Technician
- Welding I and II
