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There are many rewarding career paths, but few match the impact a healthcare professional makes every day. Each shift you work can help save lives, restore lost capabilities or extend quality of life. Every patient you treat also touches the lives of their loved ones. Most healthcare professionals will say this is both a career path and true calling.
BC graduates help thousands of patients and families, while enjoying strong salaries, benefits, stability and professional respect as dental assistants, hygienists, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, physical, respiratory and radiation therapists, sonographers and in other critical roles, across a wide variety of care settings.
Broward College is among the nation’s leading colleges for students seeking rewarding healthcare careers.
Transfer opportunities to state and national universities and colleges.
Ranked first in the state for the number of industry certifications earned by students.
Ranked for affordability - among the lowest tuition rates in South Florida.
Industry partnerships that provide students with internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities.
Broward College offers a wide range of degrees and certificates with day, evening, and online classes. With campuses and centers throughout Broward County, you can achieve your higher education goals without commuting too far from home. Explore our pathways, degrees, and certificates, and non-credit options to make a plan that suits you perfectly.
Currently, enrolled students may view previous versions of Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Baccalaureate or log in to BC Navigate to access your academic plan which provides a term by term guide of courses required for graduation.
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to provide students with the academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in a bachelor’s degree program as well as in their careers. Broward College’s A.A. degree prepares students to think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, define and analyze real-world problems, and apply information and technology to develop innovative solutions in a dynamic global economy and community. Students who complete the A.A. degree at Broward College are guaranteed to transfer as a junior to a Florida public university or to continue in a bachelor’s degree at Broward College.
Students pursuing the A.A. degree should consult their advisor about their transfer goals and use transfer advising plans that can be helpful in meeting the admission requirements for transfer institutions.
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Associate in Arts General Education & Graduation Requirements, Academic Year 2021‐2022
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Complete 2 years of specialized training designed to enter the workforce in a high-demand career with guaranteed job skills or continue your education by transferring to a bachelor’s program such as Broward College’s BAS/BSN degrees or other articulated AS to Baccalaureate degree programs.
Broward College offers several bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand career fields that connect students to significant workforce opportunities. Bachelor’s degrees at Broward College include programs in Education, Nursing, Supervision and Management, Technology, and more. Students seeking admission to a BC bachelor’s program must meet certain requirements specific to that degree program.
See where your Broward College degree can take you.
Earn a 12-month diploma or double your capabilities as a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist.
As a trained Emergency Medical Services professional, no two shifts are the same. You’re first on the scene: solving problems, working smarter, constantly upping your game
If you have a knack for business with an interest in health services, then you are well-suited for a career in Health Services Management.
HIT professionals work across many areas, bridging data gaps to connect clinical, operational and administrative teams more effectively.
From administering radioactive drugs to providing imagery for research and diagnosis, be a key medical contributor.
Already an RN? Prepare for higher-level leadership roles with your RN-BSN in just 12-18 months.
As most nurses will tell you, this is not just a career: it’s a calling. Few have what it takes, but for those who do, the rewards and potential are tremendous.
Be the hero that rehabs patients after illness, accidents or congenital handicaps disable their movement and their lives.
Work side by side with specialized oncology physicians and nurses as you fight the cancer battle, delivering radiation doses to patients.
Radiographers are at the heart of every medical team, working with leading-edge technology and physicians.
Premature infants to elderly pulmonary disease: people of all ages need respiratory therapists and the career outlook is strong.
Show a new mom her baby’s face for the first time. Save lives with your diagnostic evidence, using cutting-edge technology.
Demand for Opticians is strong as our population ages: fit patients for eyeglasses and contact lenses; do diagnostic testing; even operate your own practice.
Are you looking for a career helping people navigate the complex world of healthcare, then the Health Navigator is the degree for you.
“The ease of course availability and cost played an enormous role on my ability to take courses. I graduated with an AS in Fire Science from Broward College, which sparked my interest to continue on to my BA in Emergency & Disaster Management.”
Speak with an advisor who can help you establish and fulfill their educational and career goals.