Broward College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Broward College was established in the year 1959 as the Broward Community College. The college has three campuses and a number of educational centers throughout Broward County. The main campus encompasses more than 150 acres of land in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Broward College offers more than 100 academic programs in various fields of study including applied math/ math science, business administration, chemical engineering, coastal and oceanic engineering, engineering science, forensic science, and real estate.

Some of the notable alumni of Broward College are Dr. Parris N. Glendening, the former governor of Maryland; Jim Naugle, the current mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nancy Valen, the American actress; and Emmy award winning reporter Johnathan Walton

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There is a hospital on campus.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 33,448 in 2009-2010 (24,634 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (112 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (51 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (39 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Public Administration

HOSPITALITY (66 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
• Restaurant/Food Services Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW (43 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (3,043 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (55 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (138 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (818 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (48 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production
• Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (275 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (45 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (25 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Aviation/Airway Management and Operations