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A College of Excellence
With 165,000 currently enrolled students and more than 2 million students admitted since it opened its doors in 1960, Miami Dade College (MDC) is the largest campus-based institution of higher education in the United States. MDC's eight campuses are located in and around Miami, Florida, and include Hialeah, Homestead, InterAmerican, Kendall, Medical, North, West and Wolfson campuses. In addition, MDC has an outreach center: The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center.
The College's multiple locations throughout Miami-Dade County offer students highly flexible scheduling options for more than 300 pathways of study. Students may pursue four-year bachelor's degrees and two-year associate degrees, as well as various vocational and college credit certificates. MDC offers evening and weekend courses, and classes online through its Virtual College at http://www.mdc.edu/virtual/.
Miami Dade College, its students, faculty and staff, have also been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and honors. Recent examples include the 2017 Leah Meyer Austin Award from Achieving the Dream, the 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from Insight into Diversity, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented to MDC President Eduardo J. Padrón by former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Academic Programs
Miami Dade College offers bachelor's programs in select majors, including biological sciences, data analytics, education, electronics engineering technology, film, TV and digital production, information systems technology, nursing, physician assistant studies, public safety management, supervision and management, and supply chain management. All bachelor's programs at MDC are workforce driven, with coursework designed to prepare students for a specific career.
Two-year associate degrees prepare students to enter into junior-year studies at universities or for immediate employment in certain career fields. MDC offers hundreds of associate degree pathways in areas such as accounting, architecture, biology, computer science, criminal justice, dietetics, education, fashion, hospitality, interior design, journalism, paralegal studies, social work and sociology. MDC awards more associate degrees to Hispanics than any other institution of higher education in the United States.
The College also offers more than 80 college credit certificates that focus on a unique industry or specific job. Credits earned may be applied toward a related Associate in Science degree.
In 2018, MDC launched several trailblazing certificate programs, including cybersecurity, digital forensics, mechatronics and visual and augmented reality.
Students considering MDC have the option to apply to The Honors College, a division of Miami Dade College that is open to high school graduates with exceptional GPA and SAT scores. Benefits of admission to The Honors College include small classes, study-abroad opportunities, development of capstone projects for potential publication and personalized educational planning.
Seamless Transfers
A student graduating with an associate degree from MDC is guaranteed admission to any public university in Florida, as well as several other universities nationwide with which MDC has articulation agreements. Graduates of Miami Dade College have transferred to top-ranking institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Columbia, and Boston University.
Specialized Training and Certificate Options for Students
Miami Dade College offers several options for students looking to start new careers, improve their job skills or learn a trade. MDC's technical certification programs prepare students for specific vocations in over 40 areas, including electronic technology, firefighting, massage therapy, medical assisting, pharmacy technician and television production.
Non-credit and alternative education options at MDC include GED preparation, English as a second language (ESL) courses and dual enrollment courses open to accelerated high school students.
Ample Study Abroad Opportunities
Students at MDC can study in other countries while earning credits toward an MDC degree. The College sponsors study-abroad programs as well as numerous faculty-led programs to destinations around the world. As a member of the College Consortium for International Students (CCIS), MDC students also are able to participate in study-abroad programs sponsored by other CCIS partner institutions.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Ample financial aid opportunities are available based on financial need and/or academic record, and include direct loan programs, scholarships, federal student aid, Pell Grants, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and MDC's American Dream Scholarship, which covers two years of tuition for qualified high-achieving students.
Winning Sharks Teams
Miami Dade College is home to five intercollegiate athletic teams: women's basketball, softball and volleyball, as well as men's basketball and baseball. Since 1961, the Miami Dade College Sharks have won multiple championship games and various recognitions and honors. MDC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Florida Community College Activities Association's Southern Conference. MDC has captured more than 30 national collegiate athletic titles and is considered one of the most successful athletic programs in the nation.
A Growing List of Notable Alumni
Graduates from MDC include many notable performers, political figures and celebrities, including: U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Emilio Estefan, Sylvester Stallone, Oscar-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Mirta Ojito, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, former Major League Baseball catcher Mike Piazza, The Related Group co-founder and CEO Jorge M. Perez and Miami Herald president and publisher Alexandra Villoch.
A Beacon for the Arts
In addition to being one of the foremost colleges in the region, MDC is the home of several of South Florida's most prominent cultural institutions. The College produces and hosts nationally acclaimed events such as the Miami Book Fair and Miami Film Festival, and operates cultural venues including the Museum of Art and Design at MDC, Tower Theater, Koubek Center, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower and Teatro Prometeo.
Location & Contact
Miami, FL 33176
United States
Interim College Registrar
Email: evizoso@mdc.edu
Phone: 305-237-2206
Fax: 305-237-2532
Majors & Degrees
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Agriculture |
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Food Science |
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Horticultural Science |
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Landscaping And Groundskeeping |
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Ornamental Horticulture |
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Plant Nursery Management |
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Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Architectural Technology |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
American Studies |
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Asian Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences |
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Biotechnology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping |
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Banking And Financial Support Services |
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Business Administration And Management |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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Business Automation/technology/data Entry |
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Customer Service Support/call Center/teleservice Operation |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Finance |
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Hospitality Administration |
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Hotel/motel Administration |
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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Management Information Systems |
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Marketing/marketing Management |
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Nonprofit Management |
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Office Management |
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Operations Management |
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Real Estate |
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Restaurant/food Services Management |
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Tourism And Travel Services Management |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Journalism |
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Mass Communication/media |
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Radio And Television |
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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Photographic And Film/video Technology |
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Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology |
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Recording Arts Technology |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences |
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Computer Graphics |
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Computer Programming |
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Computer Programming (specific Applications) |
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Computer Programming (vendor/product Certification) |
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Computer Science |
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Computer Support Specialist |
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Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications |
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Information Science/studies |
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Information Technology |
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Network And System Administration |
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Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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Construction Trades | Associate | Bachelors |
Electrician |
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Pipefitting And Sprinkler Fitting |
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Plumbing Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education |
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Education |
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Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related |
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Education Related |
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Elementary Education |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Middle School Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Physics Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education |
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Special Education |
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Special Education&-individuals With Hearing Impairments |
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Teacher Assistant/aide |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering |
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Engineering Related |
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Pre-engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Architectural Drafting And CAD/CADD |
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Architectural Engineering Technology |
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Automation Engineer Technology |
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Biomedical Technology |
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CAD/CADD Drafting/design Technology |
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Civil Engineering Technology |
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Computer Engineering Technology |
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Computer Software Technology |
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Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology |
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Construction Engineering Technology |
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Drafting And Design Technology |
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Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologies Related |
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Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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Engineering Technology |
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Environmental Engineering Technology |
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology |
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Industrial Technology |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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Telecommunications Technology |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Development |
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Child-care Provision |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Comparative Literature |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Portuguese |
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Sign Language Interpretation And Translation |
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Spanish |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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Community Health Services Counseling |
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Dental Hygiene |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography And Ultrasound Technology |
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Dietetic Technology |
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Dietetics |
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Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) |
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Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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Health Information/medical Records Technology |
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Health Professions Related |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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Histologic Technician |
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Histologic Technology/histotechnologist |
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Massage Therapy |
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Medical Radiologic Technology |
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Medical/clinical Assistant |
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Nuclear Medical Technology |
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Ophthalmic Technology |
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Opticianry |
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Pharmacy Technician |
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Phlebotomy Technology |
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Physical Therapy Technology |
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Physician Assistant |
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Radiologic Technology/science |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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Respiratory Care Therapy |
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Respiratory Therapy Technician |
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Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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Veterinary/animal Health Technology |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Court Reporting |
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Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary |
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Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Humanities |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Installation And Repair Technology |
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences |
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Natural Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Forestry |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Cooking And Related Culinary Arts |
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Culinary Arts |
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Funeral Service And Mortuary Science |
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Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Physical Sciences |
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Physics |
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Precision Production | Associate | Bachelors |
Sheet Metal Technology |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services |
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Public Administration |
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Social Work |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Corrections |
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Corrections And Criminal Justice Related |
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Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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Criminal Justice/police Science |
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Fire Prevention And Safety Technology |
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Fire Science/firefighting |
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Forensic Science And Technology |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Protective Services Related |
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Security And Loss Prevention |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology |
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Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government |
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Social Sciences |
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Sociology |
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Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology |
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Air Traffic Control |
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Airline Pilot And Flight Crew |
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Aviation/airway Management |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art |
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Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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Commercial And Advertising Art |
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Dance |
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Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Interior Design |
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Music |
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Music Performance |
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Music Technology |
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Photography |
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Theater Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Female Admissions
Male Admissions
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Student Body
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 70.11% |
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Black or African American | 14.08% |
White or Caucasian | 5.77% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
Asian | 0.95% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
Two or more races | 0.6% |
Other | 2.36% |
Gender
Campus Life
Student Activities
Miami International Film Festival, Miami Book Fair International and Graduation Commencement Ceremony
Student Services
Student Organizations
Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda (business), Future Educators of America Professional and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society (education)
Campus Security & Safety
Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS), campus public address systems, LiveSafe mobile safety App for students/employees
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
Softball | No | Division 1 | |
Volleyball | No | Division 1 |