What Is Credit Through Cooperative Education?

Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a nationally recognized academic program that combines on-campus study with related work experience. (A full description of the Co-op program is in the BCC catalog under "Special Programs")

How Does CO-OP Work At BCC?

Three (3) different Co-op plans are available at BCC:

1. Co-op Work Experience

   The student works in a paid full-time or part-time job directly related to their field of study.

2. Co-op Internship

   The student works in a part-time volunteer position directly related to their field of study. This is particularly helpful for Social Science, Health, Education and Communication majors.

3. Co-op for Working Adults

   The student works in a paid full-time position that provides intermediate or advanced training related to their field of study. Job duties may be modified or enhanced in cooperation with your employer.

What is Experiential Learning?

College credit can be earned from life experiential learning. Assessment refers to the process used to determine what and how much the student knows. Students can challenge certain courses through departmental exam. (A full description of this program is in the BCC catalog under "Processes and Procedures - Program Acceleration".)

What Can I Gain From Experiential Learning?

Credit that a student receives from this program can provide them with a head start toward their academic goals, whether it is a Certificate, an Associate degree, a Bachelor degree or beyond.

Military Credit

Broward Community College will grant credit for military education that has been evaluated and recommended as suitable for post-secondary credit by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Students should contact the advisor for military education on their campus.

BCC Internship Program
(Cooperative Education)

An internship is an academic program that combines on campus study with directly-related work experience,such as short-term supervised work experience specifically related to a student’s declared major, for which the student earns academic credit.

Benefits of an Internship:

• Earn academic credit
• Gain practical experience and job knowledge
• Test your career decisions
• Make valuable contact in our professional field

For more information please contact the Accelerated Learning Coordinator at
954-201-7668. Click here for more information on the BCC Internship Program.

Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

BCC’s alternative certification program for teacher preparation targets individuals who currently hold a bachelor degree in an area of study other than education. This unique program provides the knowledge and tools needed to obtain a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate.

This is a 21 credit program consisting of 7 courses and 2 field experiences. All 7 courses will be offered in either a blended or full on-line format. The 2 field experiences
require 16 hours each of observation in a Broward County public school classroom.
Students will demonstrate competency in the following areas: classroom management, instructional strategies, diversity, technology, the teaching and learning process,
foundations of language and cognition, and professional foundations.

Click here for more information on the Educator Preparation Institute.

Foreign Study Program

Broward Community College provides students with opportunities to enroll in several different overseas academic programs. BCC has conducted study programs in foreign locations since 1974, and students participating in these programs earn transferable college credit. BCC offers several overseas academic programs for students of all ages. Both short-term (summer) and long-term (semester) programs are offered More
information about any of the BCC Foreign Study programs may be obtained by contacting the International Education Office at (954) 201-7707.

Click here for more information on the Foreign Study Program.

The Honors Institute

One of the most highly rated two-year Honors Programs in the country, the Honors Institute at Broward Community College serves approximately 800 students annually. Honors sections of required General Education courses are taught in a dynamic seminar
style by Honors Faculty and are capped at twenty students to create an enriched and specialized learning experience.

All students who have completed 12 college credit hours and have a minimum of a 3.5 overall GPA are eligible to join the Honors Institute.

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Phi Theta Kappa

The National Scholastic Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, has a chapter on each campus of Broward Community College. Students earning at least a 3.5 overall cumulative GPA, after 12 credit hours, are eligible for membership. The Society provides opportunities for scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship with other students of high academic standing around the nation.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa also brings opportunities to enter state and national
competitions as well as opportunities to attend regional, state and national conferences and seminars.

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International Affiliate Institutions

Broward Community College has established formal linkages with several institutions of higher education around the world. Since 1981, BCC has maintained, at various times, academic affiliations with educational institutions in Spain, Malaysia, Singapore, Argentina, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Broward's COC/SACS accreditation does not transfer to these international affiliates or their students. International affiliates utilize the BCC curriculum and offer courses and programs similar to those offered at BCC.

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ROTC

Broward Community College offers ROTC courses that satisfy the first two years of the four-year Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program or the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program. The Army ROTC courses are offered in conjunction with Florida International University and are taught at the FIU campus in Miami. The Air Force ROTC courses are offered in conjunction with the University of Miami and
are taught at the UM campus in Coral Gables.

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