Programs of Study
Accounting Technology
Accounting Technology students will learn about financial and cost accounting principles and practices as well as managerial accounting, payroll accounting and the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws and will be prepared to continue the pursuit of an accounting degree at a four-year university or direct entry into the workforce. Graduates with the Associate in Applied Science degree may earn positions as a bookkeeper, auditing clerk, payroll specialist or accounts receivable clerk. A short-term certificate in Accounting Specialist is available and teaches QuickBooks, payroll/tax, principles of accounting and microcomputer applications.
Business Administration
Students can utilize Gadsden State’s affordable courses to complete the first two years of Business Administration coursework that may transfer to a four-year university or college. A number of courses from Introduction to Business Administration to Human Resource Management are available.
In addition to the general courses required for all General Studies A.S. degrees, here are courses required for Business Administration.
- ECO231: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO232: Principles of Microeconomics
- CIS146: Microcomputer Applications
- BUS241: Principles of Accounting
- BUS242: Principles of Accounting II
- BUS263: The Legal and Social Environment of Business
- BUS271: Business Statistics I
- BUS272: Business Statistics II
- Elective (See advisor)
Note: Course requirements may change.
Computer Science Technology
The Computer Science Technology program is designed for students seeking employment in the field of information technology. Students gain experience with computer hardware, Microsoft Windows, networking technologies, web design and current programming languages. Students can obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree that is supported by industry recognized certification from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+).
Students completing the CIS coursework required for AAS degree also fulfill the requirements for the Business Computing Technology, Web Development Technology and Computer Support Technology certificates.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice students can complete 48 hours of coursework and internships at Gadsden State before transferring to a four-year school. Courses include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Juvenile Delinquency, Police Organization and Administration and more.
In addition to the general courses required for all General Studies A.S. degrees, here are courses required for Criminal Justice.
- PSY 200
- SOC 200
- CRJ 100
- CRJ 110
- CRJ 150
- CRJ 140 OR CRJ 160
- CRJ elective OR BUS 271
- CRJ elective OR POL 211
Note: Course requirements may change.
Marketing Management
An Associate in Applied Science in Marketing Management is available at Gadsden State. The degree requires 68 hours of coursework to complete. Some of the courses offered include Visual Merchandising, Consumer Behavior, Fundamentals of Selling and Advertising and Sales Promotion.
Networking and Cyber Security
The Networking and Cyber Security program is designed for students seeking employment in the field of computer networking with an emphasis in cyber security. Students can obtain an Associate in Applied Science degree that is supported by industry recognized certification from Microsoft, CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+), the EC Council (CEH) and Cisco Systems (CCNA). Students completing the CIS coursework required for the AAS degree also fulfill the requirements for the Cyber Security Technology, Computer Networking Technology and Computer Support Technology certificates.
Office Administration
An Associate in Applied Science in Office Administration is available for those seeking employment as an administrative assistant. Degrees are available in general, legal and medical administrative assistant as well as Health Information Technology Management and Medical Coding and Scribing. Short-term certificates requiring 25 hours of coursework are available in Health Information Technology Management, Word Processing Specialist and Medical Coding/Billing Specialist.
Paralegal Studies
Students in Paralegal Studies will receive the skills they need to be employed by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity. Paralegals perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Completion of the program results in an Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal.
