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1. Applicants must apply for admission and be accepted to Edison College. Official transcripts from all previouslyattended colleges or universities must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.
2. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in relevant transfer courses that apply toward the BAS degree.
3. Applicants must have earned:
a. An Edison College Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology, Fire Science Technology, Paralegal Studies or Crime Scene Technology awarded within the past 10 years which includes 60 hours of transfer credit. Additional general education requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
OR
b. An Associate in Arts degree or 60 hours of transfer credit which includes the completion of the Florida State general education requirements. Such applicants must have 12 credit hours earned in the past 10 years in one of the following content areas:
1. Criminal Justice
2. Crime Scene Technology
3. Paralegal Studies
4. Fire Science
5. Emergency Medical Services
6. Combinations of the above content areas upon recommendation by the BAS Admissions Committee or approval by the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs.
OR
c. An Associate in Arts or higher degree or 60 hours of transfer credit which includes the completion of the Florida State general education requirements. Such applicants must have one of the following:
1. Florida Fire Officer I certification
2. Florida Paramedic licensure
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certification in law enforcement or corrections
4. Demonstrated competencies in the field of public safety upon recommendation by the BAS Admissions Committee or approval by the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs.
4. Transfer students with an AS degree in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, or Paralegal Studies or Crime Scene Technology from a regionally accredited college or university awarded within the past 10 years may be admitted following a review of transcripts and course descriptions. Any outstanding general education must be completed prior to being eligible for graduation. The College reserves the right to review all applicant transcripts and to require supplemental coursework to correct deficiencies, should they exist.
5. Applicants not meeting stated admissions criteria may petition for program admittance if they feel that there are mitigating circumstances. Applicants must submit an official petition form available in the Office of the Registrar.
6. While the BAS program is designed to articulate associate degrees, Edison State College freshman and sophomore students may declare their intent to enroll in the BAS program through the Edison State College Admissions Application.
The Edison State College Registrar’s Office will ensure that previous coursework meets all relevant academic standards before acceptance for transfer. The Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs and the BAS Admissions Committee will ensure adherence to the above admissions criteria.
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Updated: January 28, 2008 |
