DSC Bachelor Degrees Info Sessions can jumpstart career advancement

Plus, Enrollment Days set for spring registration; classes start Jan. 20

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2014) - With the new year approaching, it’s time to ramp up plans for the future - to explore paths that will improve quality of life and open fresh opportunities. To that end, Daytona State College offers two easy-access no-cost sessions next month: Enrollment Days and a baccalaureate information session.

·         To help more people learn about advancing or changing their careers, the college is launching a special bachelor’s degree information session on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. Faculty, academic advisors and student-services staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding programs, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more. The information session will take place in the Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200) on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (See bachelor’s degree choices below.)

·         Designed to make spring-semester registration a simple one-stop process, Daytona State offers Enrollment Day events on Dec. 2, 4, 6 and Jan. 10; classes start Jan. 20, 2015. Students can take advantage of the one-stop event to complete everything from admission to registration and have a chance to win a $350 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.

How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application (apply online or download the application from www.DaytonaState.edu), then meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then lock in their schedule.

Enrollment Day events schedule:

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30 to 7 p.m.

DeLand Campus

Student Services Center (Bldg. 7)

1155 County Road 4139, DeLand

Thursday, Dec. 4, 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Deltona Campus

Fathi Hall

2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Daytona Beach Campus

Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Daytona Beach Campus

Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Academic Advisors will also be available to talk about unique academic programs such as Honors College and Learning Communities which includes Linked Classes and Daytona State’s award-winning QUANTA program.

Each Enrollment Day event will culminate with a free drawing for a $350 scholarship presented by the Daytona State Foundation - only students registering for classes at the event will be eligible for these drawings.

Related to the bachelors’ info sessions, Daytona State offers bachelor’s degrees in business, education, engineering technology, information technology and nursing, using instructional methods that include in-class, online and a combination of both:

·         The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS) degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree, many of whom are working in their field and looking for advancement. Students in the BAS program will learn the essential components of supervision and management, including the skills needed to assume more responsibility in their career. Salaries range from approximately $46,000 to $100,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor). 

·         The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree is available as a standalone degree or with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. This degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree. Graduates are prepared to practice engineering in the areas of product improvement, manufacturing and engineering operational functions. Salaries range from approximately $51,000 to $78,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

·         The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate of Arts degree and want to teach in the K-12 system. Daytona State offers bachelor’s degrees in seven education fields: Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Earth/Space Science Education, Secondary Chemistry Education and Secondary Physics Education. Salaries range from approximately $34,000 to $53,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

·         The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate degree. Degrees in Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis (Software Engineering Technology), Internet Services Technology or Network Systems Technology provide a seamless transition into this new program, offered online and at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates IT-related job growth to expand by more than 50 percent through 2018, with salaries for experienced BS graduates averaging in the $70,000 range.

·         The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree offers a traditional face-to-face method requiring 48 credit hours, building upon the 72 credit hours which were already earned in the associate degree in Nursing program. By choosing the Daytona State BSN program, students save over 30 percent on the cost of tuition compared to the most price-competitive area BSN programs.

For more information, e-mail Admissions@DaytonaState.edu or call (386) 506-4471.

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