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Programs by Guided Pathway

Programs, majors, degrees are organized within the Guided Pathways to help students explore their options.

Guided Pathways is a GCSC endeavor to provide students with an academic plan that guides students along a path to reach their academic and career goals. By grouping fields of study by similarities, students can explore options within their interests, experience the best preparation for the six Pathways are identified as the following:

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for a variety of careers in multiple industries. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, specific operational skills, quantitative research skills, and technical skills that will position you to excel in your chosen industry.

BACHELOR'S
(B.A.S.) DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.A.) DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
(A.S.) DEGREES
CERTIFICATES

Digital Media: Digital Production, Web Development

Organizational Management: Corporate Entrepreneurship, Health Services Administration

Technology Management: Cybersecurity Management, Software Development

Accounting

Architecture

Business Administration

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Economics for Business

Engineering Technology/Building Construction

Health Administration, Information, and Science: Health Services Administration, Health Information Management, Health Science

Recreation: Leisure Services Management, Recreation Program, Natural Resources, Therapeutic Recreation

Accounting Technology

Architectural Design and Construction Technology

Business Administration and Management

Culinary Management

Cybersecurity

Digital Media/Multimedia Technology: Digital Production, Marketing and Graphics, Web Development

Engineering Technology: Advanced Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Digital Manufacturing

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Network Systems Technology

Software and Database Developer

Unmanned Vehicle Systems

Accounting Applications

Alternative Energy Systems Specialist

Business Specialist

Chef’s Apprentice

CNC Machinist

Composite Fabrication and Testing

Culinary Arts

Digital Media/Multimedia: Production, Video Production, Web Production

Engineering Technology Support Specialist

Entrepreneurship

Logistics and Transportation Specialist

Network Server Administration

Rapid Prototyping Specialist

 

This Pathway  is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers in the allied health professions. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, patient-care skills, organizational skills, and specific technical skills, that will position you to excel in your chosen health care field.

BACHELOR’S
(B.S.N.) DEGREE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.A.) DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
(A.S.) DEGREES
CERTIFICATES
Nursing

Nursing

Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science

Respiratory Care

Dental Hygiene

Nursing (RN)

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiography

Respiratory Care (Therapy)

Sonography, Diagnostic Medical

Surgical First Assisting

Surgical Services

Certified Nursing Assistant

Central Sterile Processing Technologist

Dental Assisting

Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Surgical First Assistant

This Pathway  is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on the production and appreciation of mature dialogue that is applicable to a broad spectrum of careers. You will gain and develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and logic application that will position you to excel in your chosen career. 

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.A.) DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
(A.S.) DEGREE
CERTIFICATE

Art

Communication: Advertising/Public Relations, Journalism, Radio/Television Broadcasting, Speech

English

Music

Spanish Language

Theatre
Theatre and Entertainment Technology Stage Technology

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers as a first responder. You will gain and develop skills such as conflict resolution, decision-making skills, and specific operational and technical skills that will position you to excel in the public service arena.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.A.) DEGREE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
(A.S.) DEGREES
CERTIFICATES
Criminology/Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Technology

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Science Technology

Correctional Officer

Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer

Emergency Medical Technician

Firefighting

Law Enforcement Officer

Paramedic

This Pathway is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for careers in sciences, medicine, engineering, and mathematics and applicable to a broad spectrum of careers. You will gain and develop skills such as critical thinking, analytical skills, innovation skills, and advanced inquiry skills that will position you to excel in your chosen career.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) DEGREES

Biology

Chemistry

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Engineering

Entomology

Environmental Science: Natural Science, Policy

Forestry

Geology

Marine Biology

Mathematics

Medical: Chiropractic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer, Veterinary Medicine

Physics

This Pathway  is designed for students who are interested in pursuing advanced study that focuses on skills necessary for a broad spectrum of careers that include social sciences and education. You will gain and develop such skills as advanced research and the interpretation of data, analysis and understanding of human behavior on society’s development, and geo-political forces on society’s development. These skills will position you to excel in your chosen career.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.A.) DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
(A.S.) DEGREE
CERTIFICATE

Anthropology/Archeology

Economics

Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Teacher, English Teacher, Health, Mathematics, Physical, Social Studies, Spanish Language Teacher, Special

History

Legal Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Religion

Science Education: Biology, Chemistry Earth/Space, Middle School, Physics

Social Work

Sociology
Early Childhood Education Florida Child Care Professional Credential


Pathway Navigators
provide initial academic advising and assist students in finding their way around GCSC. The Pathway Navigator is assigned to the broader Pathway and is knowledgeable about the general "area".

Faculty Advisors work with students to provide more in-depth guidance about the students' chosen program of study. Faculty Advisors are knowledgeable about the specific major or program of study, and work with students to enhance their university transfer of professional opportunities upon program completion.

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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Correctional Officer Vocational
North Bay Campus
Certificate
Public Safety
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North Bay Campus
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Public Safety
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Culinary Arts Certificate
Panama City Campus
Certificate
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Panama City Campus
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Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Digital Media Technology Program
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Digital Media/Multimedia Production Certificate
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Early Childhood Education Liberal Arts Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Early Childhood Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Earth/Space Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Economics for Business Option
Panama City Campus
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Economics Option
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Elementary Teacher Education Option
Panama City Campus
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Social, Behavioral, Education
Emergency Medical Services
North Bay Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Public Safety
Emergency Medical Technician
North Bay Campus
Certificate
Public Safety
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Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Engineering Technology - Alternative Energy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Engineering Technology - Digital Manufacturing Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Engineering Technology Support Specialist
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Engineering Technology/Building Construction Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
English Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
English Teacher Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Entomology Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Entrepreneurship
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Environmental Science - Natural Science Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Environmental Science - Policy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Fire Science Technology
North Bay Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Public Safety
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North Bay Campus
Certificate
Public Safety
Florida Child Care Professional Credential
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Social, Behavioral, Education
Forestry Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Geology Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
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Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
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Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Health Services Administration Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
History Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Journalism Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Law Enforcement Officer
North Bay Campus
Certificate
Public Safety
Legal Studies Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Leisure Services Management Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Logistics and Transportation Specialist
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Marine Biology Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Mathematics Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Mathematics Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Medical Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Middle School Science Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Music Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Network Server Administration
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Network Systems Technology
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Nursing
Gulf/Franklin Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Nursing Option
Panama City
Associate in Arts (AA)
Health Sciences
Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Science Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Optometry Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Organizational Management - Corporate Entrepreneurship Option
Panama City Campus
Bachelors
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Organizational Management - Health Services Option
Panama City Campus
Bachelors
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Paramedic, C.T.
North Bay Campus
Certificate
Public Safety
Pharmacy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Philosophy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Physical Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Physical Therapy Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Physics Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Physics Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Political Science Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Practical Nurse
Gulf/Franklin Campus
Certificate
Health Sciences
Psychology Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Radio/Television Broadcasting Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Radiography
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Rapid Prototyping Specialist
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Registered Nurse First Assistant, A.T.C.
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Health Sciences
Religion Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Respiratory Care
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Health Sciences
Respiratory Care (Therapy)
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
RN to BSN
Panama City Campus
Bachelors
Health Sciences
Social Studies Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Social Work Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Sociology Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Software and Database Developer
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Sonography, Diagnostic Medical
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Spanish Language Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Spanish Language Teacher Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Special Education Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Social, Behavioral, Education
Speech Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Sports Medicine/Athletics Trainer Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Stage Technology
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Surgical First Assisting
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Surgical First Assisting - College Credit Option
Panama City Campus
Certificate
Health Sciences
Surgical Services - Surgical Technologist Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Health Sciences
Technology Management
Panama City Campus
Bachelors
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Theatre and Entertainment Technology
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Theatre Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Humanities, Arts, Design, Communication
Unmanned Vehicles Systems
Panama City Campus
Associate in Science (AS)
Business, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Veterinary Medicine Option
Panama City Campus
Associate in Arts (AA)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
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