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Sheridan Technical Center, also referred to as STC, was established in 1968. This public, 2-year institution is one of 3 Broward County Public Schools, and is located on an 18—acre campus in Hollywood, Florida. More than 1,000 students enroll in STC every year.
Sheridan Technical Center offers around 35 postsecondary workforce development programs and more than 30 vocational certificate programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of automotive technology, business technology, early childhood education, teacher assisting, nursing, cosmetology, and real estate, among others. Distance education programs are also available.
STC provides a variety of support services to students. Apart from career counseling and job placement assistance, financial aid is also available to help students complete their studies. A number of Federal and State grants are also offered to eligible students.
Students attend Sheridan Technical Center in Hollywood, FL, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Sheridan Technical Center degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Sheridan Technical Center is known for its programs in real estate and construction management.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,683 students at Sheridan Technical Center (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Sheridan Technical Center are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"our mission is to provide excellence in career and workforce development"
More complete details are provided below.
Sheridan Technical Center
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
http://www.SheridanTechnical.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 244 | real estate |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 184 | licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 177 | personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor, cosmetology, barber |
| Mechanics And Repair | 66 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, computer repair |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Medical Administration | 45 | health unit coordinator, medical billing, health and medical administrative, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | massage therapy |
| Business And Management | 27 | accounting technology, business and related services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting, medical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, web design |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Law | 9 | court reporting, legal secretary |
| Media | 9 | desktop publishing and imaging, communications tech |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | architectural drafting, electrical drafting, drafting and design tech, civil drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Sheridan Technical Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 560 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 310 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 31 | 2 |
In 2007, Sheridan Technical Center had a total enrollment of 1,683 students (1,683 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hollywood, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Sheridan Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 990200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sheridan Technical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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