Degree Program Areas

Our most popular program amongst international students is the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in general studies. The general studies A.A. provides a basic liberal arts education, preparing you to transfer to a university as a junior (third-year student). It also includes plenty of elective courses (courses you choose) so that you can focus your studies toward a specific major or simply explore subjects that interest you.

As an A.A. student, there are ways to focus in on your intended university major. You can follow a transfer plan or choose a degree pathway which will help you meet most upper division pre-requisites for a specific university major.

Valencia’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs are career-focused. They are all geared toward exciting industries and are developed under the guidance of top business and industry employers who know the skills you need to succeed in the real world.

Valencia offers more than 80 short-term certificate programs that provide career-specific skills. Please note that F-1 students cannot enroll in a certificate program alone. A certificate can only be earned in conjunction with a degree program.

Seneff Honors College provides a challenging and in-depth course of study for high-achieving students. Choose from four study tracks: Undergraduate Research, Leadership, Global Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. Honors students can benefit from smaller class sizes, early course registration, study abroad opportunities, recognition at graduation and the opportunity to transfer to the Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida. You must first be admitted to Valencia College before applying to the Honors program.

Students interested in a degree at Valencia who need to improve their English can start with the Intensive English Program and then transfer into a Valencia degree program.

Youth English Program

Designed for teens ages 12 through 15, the Youth English Program (YEP) focuses on English proficiency and American culture in a challenging yet fun environment.