Jorge Poli, LCSW, CAP Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College

Founded in 1960. Now eight campuses. Open admission. No one is turned away. Part of State of Florida system of colleges & universities. Approximately 30 colleges. 11 universities. Diff between public/private =$$ Now 4 year degrees in some disciplines. i.e: business,nursing,video Articulation agreements with all Fl public universities, most privates, and some out of state. (limited access programs)

College rules/Fl law

MDC college rules (admissions/transfer) are Fl law. In

Fl constitution. By law, you can only transfer 60 credits. Fl resident tuition is subsidized by state. (sales tax) Actual cost is approx 3x. State lays down the rules.(3 attempt rule.) State audits the college.

Articulation agreement
Agreement between MDC and universities in Fl.

College system that guarantees admission to Fl public universities to all MDC graduates. Also, many private Fl universities (Barry, UM, NOVA, St. Thomas). Some out of state universities (Georgia Tech.) Remember limited access programs.

College depts.
Student services
Financial aid loans, grants, work study Registrar register

Admissions Testing Admissions test Bursars Money Access Disabled student services

Administration
Dean & Assistant dean are gatekeepers. Responsible

for complying with law. Compliance. Dean of Students In charge of everything not related to curriculum. Dean of academic affairs curriculum. Dean of administration administrative, i.e.: security, operations.

Associate in Arts (AA)

Transitional
Designed for those planning to continue to university 2.0 GPA, 67%credits earned

60 credits

Associate in Science
Terminal
Designed for immediate employment.

(technical/medical). 2.0 GPA, 67% credits earned 60 credits minimum (sometimes more)

Degrees
AA
AS Bachelors

Masters
PHD $$

???

Terminology
Graduation- Fulfillment of requirements to get

diploma.3x a year, end of semester Commencement- Cap & gown ceremony. Once a year. Pre-requisite - required before a class Co-requisite required with a class Pre/co-requisite required before or with a class

Terminology cont.
Major- describes a group of classes. Used to determine

what courses to take. Grade forgiveness- 2nd attempt is what counts, NOT the better grade. 3rd attempt No grade forgiveness.2nd & 3rd grade will be averaged. 3x tuition. Appeals For extenuating circumstances.