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If you’ve ever considered taking your education a step further, you should look to your installation for more information and assistance. They can help you decide if receiving an advanced degree is right for you, tell you which local colleges and classes are offered and find out if you’re eligible for tuition assistance. The Voluntary Education Center, or Installation Education Center, is available to help you put together a plan to advance your education.
Military spouses can also choose to engage with an education and career coach through the DoD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO. These coaches can assist them in exploring multiple tools, resources and information to reach their educational goals. To contact a career coach call 800-342-9647 or visit https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil.
NSA-PC does not currently have an adult education office onboard. Consult with your Command Career Counselor and check with the Command's Educational Services officer for information on adult education, advancement, and college opportunities in the area.
There is no college program located onboard NSA Panama City. Below are some of the colleges and universities in the area.
FSU Panama City: Florida State University Panama City, located just 100 miles from the main campus in Tallahassee, is a full-service regional branch campus that offers upper-division and graduate-level courses. FSU PC offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and accommodates both traditional and non-traditional students by offering a variety of daytime, evening, weekend and Web-based courses. In addition to flexible scheduling, small classes allow for personalized instruction from dedicated faculty who care about students' academic goals. With its beautiful waterfront setting and close-knit community, FSU Panama City is the perfect academic environment. Visit the website or call 850-872-4750 to see how FSU PC can launch your career.
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC): Celebrating 50 years of service in 2007, Gulf Coast State College has provided a first class education to the citizens of Bay, Gulf and Franklin Counties. With its strong emphasis on success, regardless of students' academic background, age or educational goals, the college is proud of the success of its graduates who transfer to state universities and of its occupational students who have extremely high placement rates in the careers they have chosen.
Gulf Coast faculty and staff dedicate themselves to serving students who plan to transfer to a state university, want a new career or better job skills, seek basic skills, or want to enrich their lives. Gulf Coast serves more than 7,000 students each semester and an additional 21,000 in Lifelong Learning continuing education courses. Students may earn one of 74 associate of arts or one of 10 associate of science degrees offered by GCSC. Nineteen associates of applied science degrees, along with six-month and one year certificate programs are also available.
Because a good number of GCSC students work, classes are offered at convenient times and in convenient locations -- morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses, in addition to courses on-line. In addition to the main campus in Panama City, the college holds classes at Tyndall Air Force Base, the North Bay Center in Southport and the Gulf/Franklin Center in Port St. Joe.
Troy University: Established in 1991, the Troy University site at Tyndall Air Force Base offers a variety of in-class programs to individuals from Tyndall and the surrounding communities. These programs consist of undergraduate and graduate classes as well as distance learning offerings. Please call 850-283-4449 for information on Troy University or visit our website.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU): The ERAU - Tyndall campus located on Tyndall Air Force Base offers degree programs in Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, and Master of Science in Management with Management of Integrated Logistics Specialty. Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings and via distance learning. VA Approved. For more information on ERAU call us 850.332-3349 or visit us https://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/tyndall.
Haney Technical Center: The Tom P. Haney Technical Center offers full-time and part-time day and evening programs. Program offerings are divided into several basic categories including: Business Education, Health, Family Sciences, Industrial and Adult Basic Education. Call 850-747-5500 for information on Haney Technical Center.