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State/Community Colleges
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An innovative partnership between the University of Central
Florida and area members of the Florida College System led to the
creation in 2007 of DirectConnect to UCF. Through DirectConnect,
associate degree graduates of Valencia College ,
Seminole State College of Florida , Lake-Sumter Community College and Brevard
Community College are guaranteed admission to UCF’s upper division.
Aimed at improving local access to higher education, DirectConnect
has helped thousands earn their bachelor’s degrees in a convenient,
affordable way close to home.
Valencia
College Valencia ranks first among the nation's
two-year institutions for the total number of associate degrees
awarded. They are known for their two-year A.A. parallel program
that prepares students to transfer to an upper-division college or
university; college-preparatory courses that help first-year
students excel; and technical programs and continuing education
courses that prepare students to meet the needs of business and
industry. Valencia College operates six campuses and centers in
Central Florida’s Orange and Osceola counties. Joint University of
Central Florida-Valencia buildings on two campuses offer 15 UCF
undergraduate degrees as well as Valencia's own bachelor's programs
in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Electrical and Computer
Engineering Technology.
Seminole State College of Florida (SSC)
With four campuses, Seminole State College of Florida is one of the
fastest-growing two-year colleges in the nation. To meet the
ever-changing needs of its student body and business community, SSC
offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associates
degrees that prepare students for four-year universities; technical
and vocational certificates; continuing education; and corporate
training. The college offers 20 baccalaureate programs in
conjunction with UCF and is the only community college in Florida
to offer a four-year interior design degree.
SSC’s four campuses are conveniently located at Sanford/Lake Mary,
Oviedo, Altamonte Springs and Heathrow. SSC’s Center for Economic
Development at Heathrow houses Central Florida’s economic
development leaders and the college to train the region’s work
force in business/technology-related programs, and attract and
retain leading technology companies to Central Florida.
Lake-Sumter Community
College (LSCC) During the last four decades,
Lake-Sumter Community College has earned the reputation as one of
the best two-year institutions in Florida. There are three
convenient campuses: Leesburg, Clermont, and Sumterville. The LSCC
mission statement says it best ..."Lake-Sumter Community College
provides excellent student-centered academic and career-oriented
education that is proactive, accessible, and responsive to our
community's needs". With this goal in mind, LSCC will continue to
provide a quality, personalized, economical, and flexible
environment for Lake and Sumter County students. |
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