Brookdale Community College

Highlights

• Over 40 years of educational experience
• Main campus consists of more than 200 acres and over 20 buildings
• Online classes are an option
• IT Certificate training can be completed in three to 12 months
• Reports 90% success rate for IT certification programs
• Open admissions policy accepts students without a high school diploma
• Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Brookdale Community College was established in 1967. The school is one of the largest higher education systems in New Jersey and offers satellite campuses in various locations throughout the state. The main campus provides a vast number of two-year degree programs and a large variety of degree certificates. Associate degrees can be achieved in areas such as health & medical services, technology, business, arts, applied sciences, fine arts, management, nursing, culinary arts & food service, and marketing.

Certificates are available in topics such as business, communications & media, culinary arts & food service, skilled trades, technician careers and technology. The college offers transferable courses and vocational entry opportunities. The Outreach, Business & Community Development department has a variety of non-credit certificate as well as entry-level training curriculums. The college also provides bachelor and master degrees through a school alliance program named the NJ Coastal Communiversity program. These programs are provided in partnerships with numerous New Jersey colleges and universities including Montclair State University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Academic Programs

• Associate Degree Programs – The wide variety of courses are designed for students desiring to transfer to four-year colleges.
• Bachelor and Master degree programs – Degrees are provided by the NJ Coastal Communiversity which is an alliance with numerous New Jersey colleges and universities.
• Certificate Programs – Offer verification that graduates of the programs are competent in a distinct type of employment. The credits acquired in the programs are applicable to the related degree program.

Learning Options

• Flexible IT programs can be customized for specific scheduling needs.
• On-campus or online internet learning.
• The school provides a GED credential program.
• Study abroad opportunities are located all over the world.
• The school offers two - fifteen week terms; a ten week term and short terms during the summer.
• Classes are typically held once or twice per week.
• Day, evening and weekend classes are available.

Student Life

Currently, the school has over 12,000 students and most of them are in-state residents. Students have access to the Bankier Library and the Donald D. Warner Student Life Center. The school's Phi Theta Kappa chapter provides students the opportunity to graduate with honors and acquire scholarships when their ready to move on to four-year universities. The International Students Services department provides support services and immigration advice. The college offers a wide assortment of activities, organizations and clubs. In addition, a large variety of athletic programs are offered.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The school has an open admissions policy which allows students over the age of 18 to enroll without a high school diploma or its equivalent. However, some of the programs may have additional requirements.