Baccalaureate Programs

If you want better career opportunities and a higher income, there's no substitute for a bachelor's degree.   Earning your bachelor’s degree is easy, convenient and affordable at SCF.  We offer four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees to prepare you for select high-demand careers in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Detailed Program Information Explore the links below for more details about SCF’s Bachelor's in Applied Science degrees. Make an appointment to speak with a program manager that is an expert in their career field and can help you plan your customized path to success at SCF.

Applying for Baccalaureate Admission: 

Our bachelor's degree programs are designed for students with an associate degree or at least 60 equivalent college credits. With your prior credits accepted, time to completion is shorter, usually 18-24 months, depending on your course load and required prerequisites.

Each of our bachelor’s degrees is offered fully online. Select degrees include options for a blend of online and classroom learning. 

Open Program Admission:

• Current SCF Students: If you are a current student, or have completed an AA or AS Degree at SCF within the last three semesters, please complete the Change of Major form and submit to Registrar@scf.edu.
• If you are a new student, or have completed an AA or AS Degree at SCF more than three semesters ago, please complete the SCF Application for Admission.

Limited Access Admission:  (Baccalaureate Degree Nursing and Early Childhood Education

• Current SCF Students: If you are a current student, or have completed an AA or AS Degree at SCF within the last three semesters

1. Sign on to MY SCF
2. Select “Banner Self ‐ Service”
3. Select “Apply for Admission to Limited Access and Baccalaureate Programs”
4. Select “Display Application Information”
5. Application Type "BS Early Childhood Education"
6. Complete the Application Process

If you are a new student: Apply to SCF using the link provided