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School of Architecture and Interior Design back to top

Degrees and certificates are awarded in areas such as architecture, building construction, interior design, landscape architecture, and computer-aided design. All students take core Design Studio courses and produce a portfolio of their work.

School of Aviation back to top

Housed at the Homestead Campus and two airports, the Eig-Watson School of Aviation uses industry-standard training aircraft, state-of-the-art labs, and flight and air traffic control simulators to offer associate degrees, professional certifications, and many vocational courses.

School of Business back to top

Start or energize a career in fields like accounting, court reporting, marketing, real estate, international trade, hospitality and more. Take advantage of extensive computer lab facilities and partnerships with local corporations.

School of Community Education back to top

Community Education's mission is to make the College more accessible to the public and to meet community needs not served by traditional college programs.  Non-credit courses offer enriching cultural experiences or means to improve professional skills. No record of previous education is necessary.

School of Computer and Engineering Technologies back to top

Coursework and programs are designed to meet the work force needs in information technology, telecommunications, and engineering. The College’s Emerging Technologies Center of the Americas provides access to the latest high-end technologies.

School of Education back to top

Offering bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certification courses, this School based at the InterAmerican Campus prepares teachers to meet the field’s growing demand. The Educator Preparation Institute enables career changers to earn teacher certification.

School of Entertainment and Design Technology back to top

Taught on four campuses, this cluster of arts, design and media production programs is a base for the next generation of high-tech media producers. Coursework leads to a variety of exciting careers in creative industries such as computer animation, film production, graphic design, web design, and music, TV, and radio.

School of Fire and Environmental Sciences back to top

Degrees and certifications are available for those pursuing careers with the U.S. Coast Guard, fire departments, and environmental agencies. Environmental science students learn proper management of hazards and chemicals, pollution, and watersheds.

Funeral Service Education back to top

Operating since 1964, this degree program in mortuary science is unique among public schools in the southeastern U.S. Onsite facilities allow for practice in all aspects of funeral preparation, from embalming to final services.

School of Health Sciencesback to top

Based at the Medical Center Campus, this School offers more than 20 vocational, certificate, and degree programs. Students gain practical experience at over 100 healthcare facilities and are guided by licensed professionals.

School of Justice back to top

Housed at the North Campus, the School of Justice runs police and corrections training, a bachelor’s degree program, and the College’s Center for Homeland Security. Training towards certification or licensing in public safety include fire, police, corrections and private security.

School of Nursing back to top

Bachelor and associate degrees and certificate programs all offer clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities, and a choice of study tracks allows students to gain the knowledge and technical skills needed for licensure in the high-demand field of nursing.


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