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As a paramedic, EMT or law enforcement officer, you’ll never work the same shift twice. Every day is a different challenge. It’s not for everyone: you’ll need to stay calm and cool under pressure; have strong people skills; and a genuine desire to serve and protect your community. Those suited to it enjoy higher job demand, upward growth, good salaries, generous benefits – along with the satisfaction of knowing you’re saving and changing lives.
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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.
“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.