Miami Dade College: Distance Learning Programs

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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami, Florida
Virtual College
http://www.mdc.edu/vcollege/

Miami Dade College was founded in 1960. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1997. In fall 2003, there were 3,000 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, library services.

Contact Lloyd Hollingsworth, Student Services Coordinator and Webmaster, Miami Dade College, 950 Northwest 20th Street, Miami, FL 33127-4693. Telephone: 305-237-4222. Fax: 305-237-4081. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Programs offered do not lead to a degree or other formal award.

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting;American literature (United States); atmospheric sciences and meteorology; bible/biblical studies; biological and physical sciences; biological sciences/life sciences, other; biology, general; computer and information sciences, general; economics; education, general; English composition; English language and literature, general; health and medical administrative services; individual and family development studies; international relations and affairs; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; library science, other; mathematics; philosophy and religion; physical sciences, other; political science and government; psychology; religion/religious studies; social sciences, general; speech and rhetorical studies; taxation.

Non-credit— health professions and related sciences, other.

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