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Some program requirements can change from year to year. Therefore,
it is important for students to maintain Continuous
Enrollment while
attending BC. Continuous enrollment requires attending at least
one major semester each year (summer not included). Students who
miss more than one major semester in a calendar year are subject
to the program requirements in the current catalog upon re-entry.
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| BACCALAUREATE DEGREE |
Broward College has been approved by the Florida Board of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Teacher Education and Nursing and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Supervision & Management and Technology.
Broward College now offers Baccalaureate degrees in the following areas:
Education:
Exceptional Student Education (PK-12),
Middle Grades Mathematics ( 5-9)
Middle Grades Science (5-9)
Secondary Biology ( 6-12)
Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
for admissions and program completion criteria for the baccalaureate programs, please visit the Teacher Education Program homepage.
Bachelor of Applied Science Programs:
Supervision & Management
Information Technology
Technology Management
Nursing:
RN to BSN program
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| ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE |
The Florida State Articulation Agreement guarantees acceptance to any Florida
State University for students who have earned their AA degree in a Florida
public community college.
The AA degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a state
university to complete their bachelors degree.
The AA degree requirements include 36 semester hours of general education
courses and 24 semesters hours of program specific elective courses (a
total of 60 credit hours). The degree also includes the College Level Academic Skills exit test or exemption, Gordon
Rule writing requirement, and requires a minimum GPA of 2.0.
The 36 hours of general education courses parallel that of the universities
freshmen and sophomore requirements. The 24 credit hours of elective
courses is designed to satisfy the specific university program prerequisites
of the students' chosen major.
Associates
in Arts Degree Programs of Study
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| ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE |
The AS degree is a career education and transfer degree. It is a 60+
credit hour degree intended to prepare students for immediate employment
in a specific occupational area and/or for transfer into the state university
system.
The degree requires the completion of at least 15-18 semester hours
of transferable general education courses. The general education courses
will transfer and apply toward the 36 credit hours required for the baccalaureate
degree in the state university system. Statewide program specific articulation
agreements have been developed ensuring the transfer of the AS degree in
some areas of study.
Associates in Science Degree Programs of Study.
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| ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE |
The AAS degree is a career/technical degree. The AAS degree is a 60+ college
credit hour degree consisting of both general education and technical courses.
Graduates from such programs shall have the technical skills as well as
the communication, problem solving, and scientific skills to compete successfully
in the job market and to advance in the workforce. In some areas of study
articulation agreements have been established with state university and
private colleges enabling the transfer of degree credits.
Associates
in Applied Science Degree Programs of Study
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| CERTIFICATES |
Provide a quick comprehensive training for immediate entry into the
job market.
Certificates Programs of Study
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| VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATES |
A Vocational Certificate program is one year or less and consists of a
prescribed number of vocational credits. One vocational credit is equal
to 30 contact hours of classroom instruction. Vocational Certificates are
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| ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES |
Advanced specialized training to supplement the 2-year associate degree
earned.
Advanced
Technical Certificates Programs of Study
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| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMAS |
The ATD consists of a course of study that is a part of an Associate
in Science degree or an Associate in Applied Science degree and leads
to employment
in a specific occupation. The diploma is less than sixty (60) college
credit hours or vocational credits and is approximately fifty percent
of the technical
component of the degree.
The ATD is awarded upon completion of all technical
courses and demonstration of attainment of predetermined and specified
performance requirements (reading and mathematical skills) as defined by
Florida law and Rule. Transfer of coursework that is part of an ATD to
an associate degree program is guaranteed for a period of three years following
the date of the award of the ATD and based upon the AS or AA. articulation
agreement.
Advanced Technology Diploma Programs of Study
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| HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS |
The BC Center for Health Sciences offers programs and courses for individuals
wishing to become healthcare professionals and for those who are health
professionals seeking professional growth. The limited access programs
under the Center for Health Sciences have their own admission process
and degree requirements
in
addition to
those of the college.
Health Science Policy and Guidelines Homepage
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Recency of Credit
College courses completed more than 10 years ago
may require validation by examination. |
As you can see, there is a wide variety of degrees and certificates offered
at BC. In the next section, we will discuss the different types of students
that you will encounter and look at some of the different functions you
will perform. |
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Types
of Students |