3 + 1 Programs

If you would like to take as many of your bachelors degree courses at the low Florida Community College tuition rate as possible, this type of agreement might be helpful to you. 

A 3 + 1 agreement maximizes a student's time at Florida Community College.  Students who earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree can satisfy the first two years of coursework associated with the university's baccalaureate degree programs and will be recognized as having achieved junior status.  Twelve to 30 additional credits are is also completed at Florida Community College, so that the student only completes the senior year (approximately 30 to 45 credit hours) at the university.  The additional coursework can be completed at the Florida Community College tuition rate.  Typically the university accepts transfer credits for all of the coursework, up to a maximum of 90 semester hours toward fulfillment of university core requirements and toward the university degree requirements.

If you are interested in transferring into a specific major, first select the major and then choose the college/university that offers your selected major.  When you click on the major, you will find out some basic information about the requirements for transfer, including the coursework and major prerequisites. Clicking on the college/university will take you to the institution's web site.

If you would like to participate in the 3 + 1 program, please follow these steps:

1. Meet with your FCCJ advisor or counselor (see list of those working with 3 + 1 programs)
2. Review the Transfer Advising Sheet(s) (see below);
3. Ask your FCCJ advisor or counselor to add the 3 + 1 Program of Study Code (31XXX) and Major Code (6 digits) for the specific university that you plan to pursue (This should be added as your primary program objective if you have already completed your associates degree. If you have not completed your associates degree yet, this should be added as your secondary program objective);
4. Apply to the 3 + 1 partner institution (see list below) in the specific 3 + 1 major (the B.S., B.A., or BAE indicated below). The student should indicate on the application that they are pursuing the 3 + 1 articulation between FCCJ and XX university;
5. Once you are admitted to the partner university, confirm the list of approved classes that the university would like you to take at FCCJ (if the university has specified a list of courses for your major, you should find a list of those courses at the links below, but we recommend that you confirm that list with an advisor from the partner university);
6. Start registering, paying, and enrolling for FCCJ classes.
7. Send your transcript periodically to the partner university and contact your university advisor to make sure you are taking the correct courses each semester.

If you are seeking financial aid for the additional coursework, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete steps #1-#4 in the list above.
2. Apply for financial aid at the partner university. *
3. Once you are admitted at the partner university, seek approval from the university to become a concurrently enrolled student at FCCJ. The university financial aid staff will contact FCCJ financial aid staff to utilize a financial aid consortium agreement to provide financial aid (pending your eligibility).
4. Contact the university’s advising or financial aid staff to find out if they have approved your concurrent enrollment.
5. Continue with #5-#7 in the list above. We suggest that you pay for the FCCJ classes (that were approved for your additional 3 + 1 coursework beyond the associates degree) so that your classes are not dropped from your schedule for non-payment.  Your financial aid (if approved for aid) from the 3 + 1 partner institution may not arrive in time to meet FCCJ’s payment deadline.

*Northcentral University does not offer standard Title IV financial aid. NCU offers students the option to participate in payment plans and assistance in seeking loans. Therefore students participating in the 3 + 1 program with FCCJ and NCU would be responsible for paying for the additional semester hours at FCCJ (beyond the associates degree).

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Major	College/University
Accounting (B.S.)	Franklin University
Accounting (B.S.)	Regis University
Applied Management (B.S.)	Franklin University
Florida Community College's A.S. degree program “Civil Engineering Technology” is not accepting any new applications after Spring 2006 semester; however, the articulation agreement with Franklin University is still an existing option for recent graduates of this A.S. program. Florida Community College's A.S. degree program “Drafting and Design Technology” is not accepting any new applications after Spring 2006 semester; however, the articulation agreement with Franklin University is still an existing option for recent graduates of this A.S. program.
Business Administration (B.B.A.)	Northcentral University
Business Administration (B.S.) (Florida Community College A.A.)	Nova Southeastern University
The 3 + 1 articulation agreement for A.A. with Intended Transfer Major of Business Administration with Nova Southeastern University (NSU) for the B.S. Business Administration program has been cancelled, due to changes in NSU curriculum. Florida Community College at Jacksonville students presently in the A.A. Business Administration matriculating in Fall 2007 into Nova Southeastern University B.S. Business Administration program shall be allowed to complete the NSU B.S. Business Administration degree under the terms outlined in the articulation agreement.  Please note that a new articulation agreement is under development for FCCJ A.A. students interested in this program, but have not yet applied to NSU.
Business Administration (B.S.)	Franklin University
Business Administration (B.S.)	Regis University
Business Forensics (B.S.)	Franklin University
Computer Information Systems (B.S.)	Regis University
Computer Information Systems (B.S.) (Florida Community College A.S.)	Nova Southeastern University
The College is in the process of revising the 3 + 1 articulation agreement with Nova Southeastern University. You may use the existing Transfer Advising Sheet as a guide unless you are under the 2007-2008 FCCJ catalog, but please note that an updated Transfer Advising Sheet that matches our current A.S. program and Nova’s requirements will be posted soon.
Computer Networking (B.S.)	Regis University
Computer Science (B.S.)	Franklin University
Computer Science (B.S.)	Regis University
Digital Communication (B.S.)	Franklin University
Elementary Education (B.S.) (Florida Community College A.A.)	Nova Southeastern University
Education with Concentration in Child Development (B.S.)	Nova Southeastern University
Finance (B.S.)	Regis University
Financial Management (B.S.)	Franklin University
Forensic Accounting (B.S.)	Franklin University
Health Care Management (B.S.)	Franklin University
Human Resources Management (B.S.)	Franklin University
Information Technology (B.S.)	Franklin University
Interior Design (B.A./B.S.)	Florida State University
“A.S. in Interior Design to B.A./B.S. Interior Design Agreement at FSU has been cancelled, effective immediately, due to upcoming changes in the FSU curriculum. Students may still apply for transfer to FSU for B.A./B.S. Interior Design using the statewide A.A. Articulation agreement.  Options for Current A.S. Students: Contact FSU Interior Design department to inquire about getting on a waiting list to be considered for any openings that may occur with the freshmen class that started in Fall 2004.  This class is the last group of students to be admitted under the existing FSU program requirements.  If an opening occurs between now and Summer 2006, students on the waiting list may be contacted Apply to FSU Undergraduate Admissions office as a transfer student under the new undergraduate Interior Design program requirements.  Transfer students should apply to FSU well in advance of Summer 2006 (to ensure that the FSU Interior Design department has a copy of the transfer student application by early March 2006).  If the application is accepted, the student must attend summer session program at FSU in Tallahassee, which will prepare the student for First Year Review in August 2006.  If the student passes the review and is accepted into Interior Design major, the student must attend FSU full-time from August 2006 – May 2008 (two years, junior and senior year) Contact FSU Interior Design department to apply by using a portfolio presentation of work from comparable classes (basic design, drafting, introduction to interior design).  FSU will attempt to evaluate the portfolio against other students who participate in the traditional First Year Review described above. If you have already earned a bachelor's degree, and are interested in the interior design program, you can pursue the A.S. Interior Design at Florida Community College or consider the FSU graduate program in interior design.  The graduate program in interior design offers the Master of Science, the Master of Arts, and the Master of Fine Arts degrees.  The Master of Science First Professional degree is for those candidates without an undergraduate degree in interior design or related field. For further information on any of these options for Florida Community College students, please contact the Florida Community College Interior Design program 904.381.3447 or Associate Dean, Sheri Litt, 904.381.3724. Florida Community College is in the process of searching for new articulation opportunities for A.S. Interior Design students. Current Licensure requirements: Satisfactory completion of the Florida Community College A.S. Interior Design program, along with four years of work experience, will prepare students for licensing in the state of Florida, which is required to work as an interior designer.
Management (B.S.)	Franklin University
Management Information Sciences (B.S.)	Franklin University
Marketing (B.S.)	Franklin University
Marketing (B.S.)	Regis University
Psychology (B.A.)	Northcentral University
Psychology (B.S.) (Florida Community College A.A.)	Nova Southeastern University
Public Administration (B.S.)	Regis University
Public Safety Management (B.S.)	Franklin University

Special Note: The documents on this web page have been prepared and presented as an informational guide only. The program and transfer requirements provided herein are subject to change, amendment or deletion by Florida Community College or by the transfer institution as deemed appropriate.

Tips on transferring to a college without an articulation agreement

Florida Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) so many of Florida Community College courses should transfer to colleges and universities across the United States.  However, it is up to each individual school to decide what courses they will and won't accept, especially if you transfer to a school outside of the state of Florida.  If you are interested in transferring to an institution that Florida Community College does not have an articulation agreement with , the first step would be to contact that school.  The Admissions or Registrar staff should be able to tell you about their transfer policy.  They may ask to see a copy of Florida Community College's course descriptions to get an idea about the course.  Florida Community College's catalog is available on-line so the school can easily reference course information.  Once you complete the courses you would need to request an official copy of your Florida Community College transcript.

If you are interested in a Florida Community College Program of Study or a College/University major that is not listed, please contact a Florida Community College advisor or counselor for more information.

Tuition Discounts

• Capella University - This university offers a 10% discount to Florida Community College employees. The 10% discount extends to full time and part time Florida Community College employees and is awarded to all Florida Community College faculty, staff, alumni, regardless of degree (bachelors, masters, doctorate).  The discount applies to all courses in the degree program.
• Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education - This university offers Florida Community College staff, faculty and administrators a tuition grant of 15% for any of their Master’s, Educational Specialist and Doctoral Programs.
• Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education - This university also offers Florida Community College students that graduate with an A.A. degree in education and follow one of the articulation agreements for Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education for 2 +  2 programs, a tuition grant of 15% upon entering either of the above programs
• Franklin University - This university offers a free Online Learning Strategies course to Florida Community College employees.
• Northcentral University - This university offers a 10% discount to Florida Community College employees and recent graduates.
• Regis University - This university offers a 10% discount to full-time Florida Community College employees.