Indian River State College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Indian River State College, or IRSC, is a state college located in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. It was established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College. The college was renamed to Indian River Community College in 1970. On July 1, 2008, the college’s name was changed to Indian River State College by the board of trustees. The campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college also has branch campuses in Okeechobee, St. Lucie West, Stuart, and Vero Beach areas.

IRSC offers a wide variety of educational programs including technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. The college is also home to the Clark Advanced Learning Center, a technology-based high school, which began as a joint venture between the Martin County School District and IRSC.

IRSC fields various athletic teams which participate in a variety of sports. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, transportation, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High faculty salary.

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 are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• 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 15,366 in 2009-2010 (11,410 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 16% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Agriculture
• Aquaculture

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (6 awarded)

• Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (137 awarded)

• Barbering/Barber
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (268 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Lineworker
• Mason/Masonry
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

• Visual and Performing Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Biology Teacher Education
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
• Special Education and Teaching
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (117 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
• Housing and Human Environments
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Public Administration

HOSPITALITY (7 awarded)

• Restaurant/Food Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (21 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (22 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,127 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (6 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (36 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (121 awarded)

• Blood Bank Technology Specialist
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (446 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (26 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (583 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (125 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation