Elevate Your Education with an Associate's Degree
Start your higher education journey or boost your career with an Associate’s Degree from LSSC. Our two-year programs provide a flexible pathway, whether you’re aiming to transfer to a four-year university or step into the workforce equipped with essential skills. With a wide range of fields of study, our Associate’s Degrees offer a solid academic foundation and practical expertise to help you reach your current goals and set the stage for future achievements.
Associate in Science Degree Programs
Associate in Science
Real Estate Development and Design Program
The Associate in Science in Real Estate Development & Design offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges urban design, real estate finance, and community planning. Graduates are prepared for collaborative roles across architecture, engineering, public planning, city management, and real estate development.
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Applied Artificial Intelligence Program
The Applied Artificial Intelligence AS degree is designed to prepare students to apply AI skills to the growing number of careers that will utilize this technology. Students will discover core AI applications and explore the ethical considerations involved in their design and implementation.
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Construction Management Program
Take advantage of Central Florida’s growing construction market with the A.S. Construction Management, designed for students in Lake and Sumter counties. Our program provides students with the expertise to understand project planning, cost estimating, building codes, and safety practices.
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Business Administration Program
The Associate in Science degree program in Business Administration is a dual-purpose program designed for students who aim to enter the business workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university. This program provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for students seeking employment or advancement in a business career, while also preparing them for further business education.
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Computer Information Technology Program
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Computer Information Technology degree program provides a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and skills essential for success in the ever-evolving Information Technology field. This program aligns with challenging academic standards and prepares students for IT careers or further education.
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Criminal Justice Program
The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in law enforcement and related fields. It prepares students to work as criminal justice practitioners, supervisors, and managers within law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice organizations.
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Cybersecurity Program
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Cybersecurity provides a foundation in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. This degree is designed for students interested in launching a career in information security or continuing their education in the field.
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Digital Media: Creative Video Production Program
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Digital Media: Creative Video Production prepares students for a dynamic career in the growing audiovisual industry. Through hands-on training with professional equipment and software, you’ll master video production, content creation, storytelling, and film industry throughout Lake and Sumter Counties.
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Engineering Technology Program
Engineering Technology is a high-demand applied technical field typically involving implementing and maintaining energy, manufacturing, construction, or transportation systems. The Engineering Technology Substation and Relay Technology specialization degree program will prepare students for careers that involve a wide variety of technology processes.
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Health Services Management Program
The Health Services Management (A.S.) degree at LSSC equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to keep healthcare facilities and systems operating effectively to ensure the highest quality of care. You’ll learn how to manage efficient healthcare organizations and positively influence public and community health outcomes.
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Management Technology Program
The Management Technology, Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree is tailored for the post-secondary adult vocational (PSAV) technical college completer to offer a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards. Topics that are covered with this degree include communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, principles of management, personnel management, and general business procedures.
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Medical Laboratory Technology Program
The Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree prepares students for a career as vital members of the healthcare team, providing diagnostic information crucial for patient care. This comprehensive program includes coursework in clinical hematology, immunology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, serology, and microbiology, along with a semester of clinical rotations to prepare students for certification.
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Nursing Program
The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing degree program at Lake-Sumter State College offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful career as a registered nurse. This program aligns with high academic standards and equips students with the essential skills needed to excel in healthcare.
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Respiratory Care Program
The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care (AS-RC) program at Lake-Sumter State College prepares students for careers as respiratory therapists through high-quality classroom, lab, and clinical instruction. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam and apply for state licensure.