Fast Track Baccalaureate Program at St. Petersburg College

Earn college credits towards a bachelor’s degree while in high school!

St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County Schools offer accelerated programs for high school students to earn their bachelor's degree in as little as two years of graduating from a Pinellas County high school.

student What is the Fast Track Baccalaureate program?

The Fast Track Baccalaureate program is for students who would like to begin early preparation for college by attending SPC while still in high school. These students must be prepared to make extra effort in their studies and they must meet the specific admissions criteria for each of the model programs. Regardless of the program you participate in, you will receive credit towards a bachelor's degree.

Dual Enrollment: earn credits leading towards a bachelor's degree
Early Admission: earn as many as 30+ credits towards a bachelor's degree
Early College: earn as many as 60+ credits towards a bachelor's degree

Also available:

Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Credits earned through AP and IB programs may be applied towards Fast Track Baccalaureate programs. See the course credit awarded.

Who is eligible?

Students may apply for the Fast Track Baccalaureate Program after completing an Associate’s Degree or earning 60 credits.

What's required to enroll?

Prior to being admitted to the Baccalaureate Program of your choice, completion of an associate's degree is required. If you do not already hold an associate’s degree or at least 60 college credits, the programs listed below will provide you with an opportunity to earn credit towards an Associate’s Degree. After completion of the Associate’s Degree or earning 60 credit hours, students may apply to the baccalaureate program of their choice.

What programs are available in the Fast Track Baccalaureate programs and who can I contact to find out more about these programs?

Natural Sciences: Biology

Ruthie Moore, 727-791-2468

Business: Business Administration

Sheryl Mundorff, 727-791-2763

Education: 8 teaching degrees

Elementary Education
Exceptional Student Education
Middle Grades General Science Education
Middle Grades Mathematics Education
Secondary Mathematics Education
Secondary Science/Biology Education
Secondary Business Technology Education

Pam Wilkins, 727-712-5888

Education: Educational Studies

Non-teaching degree

Pam Wilkins, 727-712-5888

Policy and Legal Studies: Public Policy and Administration

Angel Bates, 727-341-4419

Also available are programs tailored for students who are interested in baccalaureate programs that may require additional coursework:

Banking
Dental Hygiene
Health Services Administration
International Business
Management and Organizational Leadership
Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.)
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Paralegal Studies
Public Safety Administration
Sustainability Management
Technology Management
Veterinary Technology