As part of the University of South Florida system, the University of South Florida Polytechnic is a top public research university providing multi-disciplinary, applied learning and applied research. A polytechnic is a university that specifically connects the student's education to in-demand professions and career paths such as criminology and information technology. These bachelor's degree programs are offered 100-percent online as well as many online post-bachelor's certificates. The online programs allow students to learn when and where it's convenient for their schedule.