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Academic Advising
Welcome to the Student Navigation Center! The Navigation Center is located on the second floor of Student Union East (SUE) on the Panama City Campus. Each student has an assigned Pathway Navigator based on the student's academic pathway. Check below to find out more about each pathway, the Pathway Navigator assigned to that pathway and to sign up for your Pathway Orientation. If you are undecided about which pathway is best for you, use Career Coach to discover majors and in-demand careers based on your interests.
Pathway Navigators
Business, Industry, Technology, & Manufacturing
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Accounting/Accounting Applications/Accounting Technology, Alternative Energy, Architecture, Business Administration/Business Administration and Management, Business Specialist, CNC Machinist, Composite Fabrication and Testing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Culinary/Chef, Digital Media/Multimedia Video and Web Production, Economics for Business, Engineering Technology/Building Construction, Entrepreneurship, Health Administration (Information, and Science), Hospitality and Tourism Management, Logistics and Transportation, Network Systems/Network Server Administration, Organizational Management, Rapid Prototyping, Recreation (Leisure Services Management, Natural Resources, Therapeutic, Program), Software and Database Developer, Technology Management, Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations.
Pathway Navigator
Lacey Frank
Location: SUE Room 203
Business, Industry, Technology, and Manufacturing Pathway Guide
Health Sciences
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Certified Nursing Assistant, Central Sterile Processing Technologist, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Nursing (BSN, Practical, Registered, Registered Nurse First Assistant), Nutrition/Food/Exercise Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Sonography/Diagnostic Medical, Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Services.Pathway Navigators
Alex advises all Nursing programs
Alex Sledd
Location: SUE Room 206
Check Out My Pathway Navigator Page
Ali advises All other Health Sciences Programs
Ali Payne
Location: SUE Room 207
Humanities, Arts, Design, & Communication
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Advertising/Public Relations, Art, English, Entertainment/Theatre Technology, Stage Technology, Spanish Language, Journalism, Music, Radio/Television Broadcasting, Speech, Theatre.Pathway Navigator
Cindy Penny
Location: SUE Room 205
Check Out My Pathway Navigator PagePublic Safety
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Criminology/Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Technology, Corrections, Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer, Emergency Medical Services/Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Firefighting, Fire Science Technology, Law Enforcement.Pathway Navigator
Beth Wall
Location: North Bay Campus -PSEOC Building 110
Check Out My Pathway Navigator PageSocial, Behavioral Sciences, & Education
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Anthropology/Archaeology, Economics, Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English, Mathematics, Health, Physical, Social Studies, Spanish Language, Special Education), Florida Childcare Professional, History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science Education (Earth/Space, Biology, Chemistry, Middle School, Science, Physics), Social Work, Sociology.Pathway Navigator
Will Archer
Location: SUE Room 204
Check Out My Pathway Navigator PageSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
This pathway includes degrees in the following areas: Biology/Marine Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Civil, etc.), Entomology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Geology, Mathematics, Medical Related (Dental Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy), Physics.Pathway Navigator
Alex Sledd
Location: SUE Room 206
Academic Advising
We can’t wait to tell you about all the opportunities available at Gulf Coast State College! Did you know that academic advising is one of the keys to your success at GCSC? Our Pathway Navigators will give you the personal attention you deserve and help you explore your interests and career options. Step into a brighter future at Gulf Coast where you will learn the skills and gain the knowledge required for a successful and fulfilling career.
As a new student at Gulf Coast State College, you will meet with a Pathway Navigator to develop your academic plan. Your Pathway Navigator will help you plan your first semester as you transition to college life. During your first semester, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor according to your selected major or area of study. Your faculty advisor will work with you to complete your degree plan so that you know all the necessary requirements to graduate.
During your first semester, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor according to your selected major or area of study. Your faculty advisor will work with you to complete your degree plan so that you know all the necessary requirements to graduate.