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Florida Technical College

Florida Technical College

Overview of Florida Technical College

Florida Technical College (FTC) provides students the opportunity to join the exciting and expanding careers fields of health care, computers and programming, design and business. A 2 year junior college located in Florida, the school is well known for providing excellent career building foundations, allowing students to continue their educations or start a job immediately after graduating using the skills they learned. The school offers both associate's degrees and diploma programs so that students can build a career foundation that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

Points of Distinction

  • Founded in 1982, over 25 years of experiences
  • Located in beautiful, sunny Florida
  • Associate's degree and diploma programs
  • Programs in fast-growing careers
  • Hands-on learning and skill development

Areas of Study

There are many different program and career options available at the Florida Technical College. The programs at Florida Technical College are designed to give students the technical skills that they need to start a career in one of the many different options available at the school. The programs also incorporate a strong base of general education, which helps attribute to the well-rounded graduates that come out of Florida Technical College's programs. Some of the programs offered at the school include Network Administration/Programming, Computer Drafting and Design, Paralegal Studies, and Medical Assistant Technician.

Florida Technical College Selectivity

The admission's process at Florida Technical College starts when an application is filled out by a prospective student. All applicants should be older than 18 years of age and have a high school or equivalent diploma. High school seniors are permitted to apply to the college, pending graduation. All new applicants must be interviewed by an admission's representative, who will go over the entire registration process and interview the applicant to make sure they are right for the programs at Florida Technical College. A tour of the campus is recommended to all new students to learn the layout of their campus.

Florida Technical College Faculty Quality

The faculty quality at Florida Technical College is all high, with many of the professors who teach the course material coming from a strong background in the fields they cover. The faculty are able to take the hands-on centered course material at the school and combine that with their experiences to give students one of the most well-rounded career foundations around. All of the faculty are there to help their students succeed, during and after classes, with extra help and tutoring available to all students who attend Florida Technical College.

Florida Technical College Student Body

The students at Florida Technical College are mostly from around the greater Florida area, and states that are close by, though there are still many students who choose to relocate near the campus from other parts of the country. This is because of the excellent reputation the school has for its courses, job placement, and the climate the campus is located in. Many students find it is easy to form relationships that last for the rest of their lives, and sometimes carry over into the work place when employers hire graduates right out of school.

Florida Technical College Student Life

Student's lives while attending classes at Florida Technical College change for the better because they are getting an education that will be the foundation for a career that will last the rest of their lives. Students find it easy to manage their current schedule along with their classes thanks to the flexibility of the school's class times and curriculums. Many students continue their education after graduating or go directly into the work place and start their career. Florida is home to many different attractions for after class activities which include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team, Universal Studios, and miles of sandy beaches.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Communication

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Computer Networking

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General
  • System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Graphic Design

  • Graphic Design

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing Other

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Medical Office Management/Administration

Medical and Pharmaceutical

  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

Multimedia and Web Design

  • Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Paralegal

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Photography and photo journalism

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Visual Arts

  • Graphic Design

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Diploma

Campus Locations

Florida

  • Auburndale
  • DeLand
  • Jacksonville
  • Orlando

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