Baccalaureate Studies

Daytona State College offers 13 baccalaureate degree programs: the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supervision and Management program, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science, and seven (7) Bachelor of Science in Education programs. These programs are an excellent option for students looking to remain in our local communities and earn an affordable bachelor’s degree. Please see the Excess Hours Advisory Statement below from the Division of Florida Colleges.

Bachelor of Science in Education Programs (BSED)

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree programs include Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Secondary Math Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Physics Education, Secondary Chemistry Education and Secondary Earth/Space Science Education. Elementary Education and Exceptional Education graduates also receive full Reading and ESOL Endorsements.

The majority of courses within this program are designed in a hybrid (online and in-person) format. Most courses are 8 weeks in length and require 15 hours of field experience in a Volusia or Flagler County public school setting. The senior internship is a full semester (16 weeks) and serves as the pre-service teacher's culminating learning experience.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program was developed for the new or working nurse interested in career advancement. The program offers a flexible schedule for the working adult. It is designed for nurses whose highest academic credential is an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing, and who possess a registered nursing license in Florida or a compact state. It provides a seamless transition from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree and prepares graduates for a broader scope of nursing practice.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program (BAS)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Program uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or 60 transferable credits from a 4-year college or university for entry into the program. The program allows students from various industries to enhance their knowledge of applied management and supervision skills as they progress in their chosen career fields. Students may select one of the following BAS concentration areas; Management, Project Management, Hospitality, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Management, or Supply Chain Management.

The BAS program courses are offered primarily online and are 8 weeks long. Some limited options for in-person evening courses are available, permitting students to design a schedule that accommodates their work, family, and travel obligations.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor Program in Accounting uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or 60 transferable credits from a 4-year college or university for entry into the program. The program prepares graduates for positions in business and accounting in the private and public sectors. A strong foundation is provided in financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, business information systems, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

The Bachelor’s in Accounting program is offered in the hybrid modality. Courses are 8 weeks long and hybrid sections meet one evening per week. Courses are scheduled to be flexible permitting students to design a schedule that accommodates their work, family, and travel obligations. 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is open to students who have completed an AA or AS degree. The degree focuses primarily on analyzing, applying, implementing, and improving technology and the use of technology in an industrial setting. The degree prepares graduates to practice engineering in product improvement, manufacturing, construction, and other areas. This degree is available online. The degree has an available specialization in electrical engineering technology that adds courses in electronics, digital technology, and electrical systems. The Electronics Engineering Technology Specialization requires a number of live laboratory experiments. This degree is ABET accredited.

Bachelor of Science Information Technology (BSIT)

The Bachelor of Science Information Technology is open to students who have completed an AA or AS degree. Students will receive coursework to develop proficiency in areas of information management, programming, networking, security and information assurance, system administration and maintenance, databases, and web systems. This degree is ABET accredited. This degree is available online.

Excess Hours Advisory Statement

This Division of Florida Colleges advisory statement for incoming students is intended to ensure that all students within The Florida College System understand the importance and potential consequences of their course selections.

Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess hour” surcharge for students seeking baccalaureate degrees at state universities. It is critical that students, including those entering Florida College System Institutions, are aware of the potential for additional course fees. For the 2012-13 academic year and thereafter, “excess hours” are defined as hours that go beyond 110% of the hours required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 132 credit hours (110% X 120).

All students whose educational plan may include earning a bachelor’s degree should make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt. Florida College System students intending to transfer to state universities should identify a major or “transfer program” early and, by the time the student earns 30 semester hours of college credit, be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approved common prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses nonessential to the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.