Broward College Profile
Broward College (formerly known as Broward Community College) is a member institution of the Florida College System. It offers a wide range of programs including the Bachelor in Science (BS) degrees, Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) degrees, Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Associate in Science (AS) degrees, etc.
Broward College (BC) has received accreditation from SACS (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) to offer a number of degrees fully online, such as the AA degree in liberal arts, AS and AAS degrees in accounting and business administration. The College is also authorized by the Florida Department of Education.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program offered by Broward College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Program CAAHEP). Broward College's Aviation Institute’s FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration and the SACS. The Health Information Management (HIM) Program is accredited by CAHIIM through AHIMA.
Notable Broward College alumni include Parris N. Glendening (Former governor of Maryland), Jim Naugle (Former mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Jason Steele (Former member of the Florida House of Representative), LauRen Merola (Miss Pennsylvania USA 2008), etc.
Ranking Profile:
- Ranked 3rd among top associate's-degree producing institutions in academic year 2007-2008 (Community College Week’s Top 100 Associate Degree Producers).
* Next: University of Central Florida - Rankings
Broward College (BC) has received accreditation from SACS (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) to offer a number of degrees fully online, such as the AA degree in liberal arts, AS and AAS degrees in accounting and business administration. The College is also authorized by the Florida Department of Education.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program offered by Broward College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Program CAAHEP). Broward College's Aviation Institute’s FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration and the SACS. The Health Information Management (HIM) Program is accredited by CAHIIM through AHIMA.
Notable Broward College alumni include Parris N. Glendening (Former governor of Maryland), Jim Naugle (Former mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Jason Steele (Former member of the Florida House of Representative), LauRen Merola (Miss Pennsylvania USA 2008), etc.
Ranking Profile:
- Ranked 3rd among top associate's-degree producing institutions in academic year 2007-2008 (Community College Week’s Top 100 Associate Degree Producers).
* Next: University of Central Florida - Rankings
