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Counseling services are available on each campus for students and prospective students. Counselors are available to work individu- ally and/or in groups with students requesting academic advising, career counseling, vocational and personality assessments, disability services, and referrals to community resources.

The SJRCC counselors are dedicated to providing students with quality academic support services. These services include timely and effective delivery of academic advising, new student orientation, ca- reer counseling, college-wide testing, services for students with dis- abilities, and appropriate referral services.

In addition, resources on educational/career planning, job searching strategies, and employment information are available at the Career Resource Centers on each campus and the Career Resources Web page at: sjrcc.edu.

Vocational and personality assessments are also available upon request and through enrollment in SLS 1301 Career Development or SLS 1401 Comprehensive Career Exploration.

StUDent HanDBook

All regulations and policies pertaining to student conduct are listed in the student handbook. Copies are available in the Counsel- ing Office on each campus. The student policies and regulations, and rights and responsibilities sections of the student handbook may also be found on the Web site at: sjrcc.edu.

StUDent GoVernment aSSoCIatIon

The Student Government Association, through its elected stu- dent officers and representatives, promotes social, cultural, and recre- ational activities for all students and serves as a liaison group between the student body and the College administration.

The Student Government Association recommends the charter- ing of all campus organizations, appoints students to College com- mittees, conducts the College student activities program, and recom- mends student activity budgets.

StUDent IDentIfICatIon

While on college property, students should possess an SJRCC student identification card. Students can secure this card from the Student Activities Director/Coordinator on each campus during des- ignated times each spring and fall term. Cards that are lost, stolen or damaged may be replaced for a $5.00 fee.

atHletICS

St. Johns River Community College is a charter member of the Florida Community College Activities Association, the governing body for intercollegiate competition within the state. The College provides intercollegiate basketball and baseball for men, and inter- collegiate softball and volleyball for women.

The College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and participates in Region VIII of this organization.

ClUBS anD orGanIzatIonS

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activi- ties which include academic, service, religious, and special interest clubs and organizations. These organizations are largely student-ini- tiated and controlled. A complete listing of clubs and organizations is found in the student handbook.

CUltUral eVentS Florida School of the Arts

Located on the Palatka Campus, Florida School of the Arts pres- ents a wide variety of cultural activities in the arts including dramas, dance and musical presentations, and art exhibits.

Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts

Located on the Orange Park Campus, the Thrasher-Horne Cen- ter for the Arts hosts traveling art exhibits, theatrical shows and com- munity events and serves as a meeting site for business conferences and events.

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Programs of Study

Whether you are preparing for your career or you want to en- hance your present skills, St. Johns River Community College has an array of academic programs to fit your needs as well as special instructional programs of study. General education requirements and many of the elective, professional, and other required courses are available on all four locations; however, not all of the Associate in Science degree programs and college credit certificate programs are available at each college location.

aSSoCIate In artS DeGree

The Associate in Arts degree is the legally recognized transfer degree for the Florida community college system and is specifically designed for the student who wishes to transfer into the state univer- sity system as a university junior. The A.A. degree requires a mini- mum of 60 college-level credit hours, which includes 36 credit hours in general education and 24 hours of university transfer program prerequisites/electives. See page 41.

aSSoCIate In SCIenCe DeGree

aSSoCIate In aPPlIeD SCIenCe DeGree

These degrees are for students planning to enter a career at the semi-professional level upon completion of the program of study. The A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs provide instruction in two ar- eas: general education and program specific education related to spe- cific careers. General education courses are designed to help develop a well-rounded individual and enhance employment potential. See page 45.

ColleGe CreDIt CertIfICateS

The college credit certificate programs are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into a career in the workforce. These programs may be completed in as little as one year and are an inter- mediate step toward the related Associate in Science degree in that area of study. College credit certificates consist primarily of special- ized courses in a specific career area. See page 46.

VoCatIonal CertIfICateS (PSaV)

Post Secondary Job training programs prepare students for en- try into a given career or vocation. Each of these programs prepares students for a specific occupation or one of a cluster of related oc- cupations. See page 47.

BaCCalaUreate anD GraDUate DeGree oPPortUnItIeS

The College actively seeks to form agreements with colleges and universities for the purpose of increasing access to baccalaureate and graduate degrees for residents of Putnam, Clay and St. Johns coun- ties. For a list of participating colleges, see page 133.

aPPrentICeSHIP ProGramS

The College offers several apprenticeship programs in the construc- tion and building trades. Apprenticeship programs require full-time paid work in a specific trade, combined with classroom related in- struction one to two evenings per week. See page 93 for more informa- tion.

oPen CamPUS

The Open Campus is committed to extending the College be- yond its traditional course offerings and campuses into the commu- nity through a variety of credit and non-credit programs including baccalaureate and graduate degree opportunities, child care training, continuing education courses, contract customized training for busi- ness and industry, distance learning courses, dual enrollment cours- es, the Educator Preparation Institute, non-credit job enhancement courses, and non-credit recreation and leisure courses. See page 132.

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The Associate in Arts degree is the legally recognized transfer degree for the Florida community college system, and is specifically designed for the student who wishes to transfer into the state univer- sity system as a university junior.

to receive the A.A. degree a student must complete a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours. The 60 hours must include the 36 credit hours general education requirement and 24 hours of univer- sity transfer program prerequisites/electives. In addition to the credit hour requirement as listed above, the student must:

1. earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all courses attempted that apply toward the A.A. degree;

2. complete a minimum of 15 credit hours required for the degree at St. Johns River Community College; 3. satisfy the College Level Academic Skills Program requirements by successfully completing the College Level Academic Skills test or by documenting satisfaction of the CLASt requirement by state- approved alternative method;

4. satisfy the writing requirements of SBE Rule 6A-10.030 (Gordon Rule) by successfully completing at least 12 hours of courses requiring multiple college-level writing assignments;

5. satisfy the mathematics requirements of SBE Rule 6A-10.030 by successfully completing at least 6 hours of courses at the level of college algebra or higher; 6. complete and submit an application for graduation by the deadline listed in the college calendar;

7. fulfill all financial obligations to the College.

While the College does not offer the Associate in Arts degree in any “major,” with proper planning of course work students can complete the degree and many prerequisite courses necessary for ad- mission to a variety of degree programs within the state university system. Each possible transfer major has a distinct listing of com- mon prerequisite courses. to ensure accuracy in selecting courses, students should refer to the Common Prerequisites Manual available online at www.facts.org (select “Counselors and Educators,” then se- lect “Common Prerequisites Manual.”)

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