Applied Technology Diploma

The Applied Technology Diploma (A.T.D.) prepares students for direct/immediate entry into a career in the workforce and can be used to obtain the basic knowledge needed for a chosen profession. The Applied Technology Diploma is an intermediate step toward the associate in science degree in a particular area of study. Students can then build upon the applied technology diploma to accomplish the A.S. degree.

Applied Technology Diplomas may be offered as either College Credit or Clock Hour curriculum.

Proof of course attendance, course completion or specific documentation required to fulfill certification or licensure requirements will be provided by the Instructional Program Manager or Dean.

Applied Technology Diploma Admissions Requirements

To meet the minimum requirement for acceptance the applied technology diploma program at Florida State College at Jacksonville, students must:

1. Meet the General Admissions Eligibility Criteria.

2. Meet the admissions requirements for clock hour programs:

   1. General admission for the Applied Technology Diploma programs:

      1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

      2. Demonstrate reading proficiency at the 6th-grade level or higher.

   2. Individuals under the age of 18 who have not earned a high school completion credential may be admitted to Applied Technology Diploma programs if they meet the following criteria:

      1. Demonstrates reading proficiency at the 6th-grade level or higher.

      2. Provides written consent for admission from the individual’s parent or legal guardian.

      3. Provides written confirmation from all high schools attended that they have not been found guilty of any of the following offenses:

         1. Distribution of drugs

         2. Simple battery upon school employees or agents

         3. Robbery

         4. Extortion

         5. Burglary of school property

         6. Criminal mischief or vandalism

         7. Possession of weapons or dangerous objects

         8. Indecent public conduct

         9. Battery upon another student resulting in bodily harm

         10. Inciting or participating in a major student disorder

         11. Commission of any felony

   3. Individuals currently attending a public or private high school or home school may also be admitted as dual enrollment students if they meet the dual enrollment requirements in accordance with inter-institutional agreements.

   4. Selective Admissions Programs: Some Applied Technology Diploma programs have additional admissions requirements established by the College administration, State Statute, or State Board of Education rule. Admission requirements for all Selective Admission programs will be published on the program curriculum pages of the College’s catalog.

The Applied Technology Diploma in Paramedic is a limited access program requiring specific admission criteria. Information pertaining to special selection and admission criteria may be obtained on the program page in this catalog.

Applied Technology Diploma Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded an applied technology diploma, students must have met the following requirements:

1. Fulfilled all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.

2. Earned the required number of prescribed clock hours for the chosen program of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on a 4.0 scale on all courses that apply to the chosen program of study.

3. Completed a minimum of 25 percent of the total clock hours required for a certificate’s program requirements as a student at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

4. Fulfilled all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before graduating.

Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

• A student’s graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates, since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)

• Students who enter under the (2024/2025) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2024/2025 academic year. The student’s assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.

• Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite requirements and/or corequisite courses listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.