Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
Natural Science Department
Laboratory Specialist
LAB-ATC
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2020 (580).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2020 (580), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Natavia Middleton
Dean
727-398-8288
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
Program Summary
A Laboratory Specialist Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) provides students with exposure to the principles of biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics necessary for success in a scientific work environment.
Laboratory technicians work under the direction of a laboratory supervisor and have diverse work environments that range from government laboratories to manufacturing laboratory environments. Many of the courses contained within this certificate are also prerequisites for Allied Health and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree programs.
Credits within this certificate may apply towards the State Mandated Prerequisites for the Biology degree (B.S.). Some credits from this certificate can also be applied toward the Biotechnology A.S. degree at SPC. Students may pursue one or more certificates to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field, or pursue the A.S. and B.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree
NOTE: Many courses for this certificate have prerequisite requirements and/or co-requisite courses listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
Florida CIP Code
0341010166 - Biotechnology Laboratory Technology (ATC )
Federal CIP Code
41.0101 - Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician.
Job Related Opportunities
Biological Technician Food Technician Chemical Technician Laboratory Technician Life and Physical Technician
Admission Rules
To be admitted to this certificate program, the student must have graduated with an Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science in Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Environmental Science, or a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Graduation Rules
A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER IS REQUIRED IN ALL COURSES.