Higher Educational Institutions


St. Lucie County, Flordia enjoys various higher educational learning opportunities………. You may select from among the following universities right here on the Treasure Coast.

Barry University - Treasure Coast site offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs designed for working adults. The undergraduate programs include Administration, Public Administration, Behavior Sciences, Psychology, Legal Studies, Health Services Administration, and RN to BSN. Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Human Resource Development and Administration (M.S.); Master in Public Administration (MPA); and Master in Science in Information Technology (M.S.). Classes are scheduled in nine or ten week terms and are held evenings and Saturdays. The RN to BSN and the MSIT programs are available on-line. Students can also earn undergraduate credit for college level learning acquired outside the classroom though work experience or community service.

Barry University is also providing custom training programs for corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies throughout the entire state of Florida. A wide range of additional graduate and undergraduate degree programs are available on the main campus in Miami and in Orlando. Additional information can be found on our website at www.barrry.edu.

Florida Atlantic University, the fifth public university in Florida, offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, enrolling more than 26,000 students who reflect the rich cultural diversity of the region. In addition to its original 850-acre Boca Raton Campus, the University has campuses along more than 140 miles of Florida’s southeast coastline- in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter and now two campuses along the Treasure Coast. Building on rich tradition as a teaching university with world-class faculty, FAU now offers more than 170 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. FAU has Eminent Scholar Chairs in many academic disciplines and is home to nationally recognized research centers. In recognition of the University’s research funding and doctoral programs, FAU is designated as a research university by the Division of Colleges and Universities of the Florida Board of Education.

FAU has served the Treasure Coast since the 1970s, partnering with Indian River Community College to extend educational opportunities that take students from an associate’s degree through to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Treasure Coast campus now enrolls close to 3,000 students each year and offers the upper division of over 20 degree programs in disciplines such as nursing, education, business, criminal justice, computer science, social sciences and arts & humanities. The FAU/Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution’s Marine Science Building is a new FAU location on the Treasure Coast. The $11 million, 40,000 square-foot facility houses marine research and education, was dedicated fall ’06 and is located at the HBOI campus in Ft. Pierce.

The innovative FAU Charter Lab School for grades K-8, slated to open in 2008, in the Town of Tradition, will further expand the University’s presence and commitment to the area through partnership with the St. Lucie County School District. As the educational needs of the Treasure Coast change with economic development, FAU is poised to respond with the best opportunities for area residents. For more information, call FAU’s Treasure Coast campus at 772-873-3300 or visit www.fau.edu/northern/psl/

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, located in St. Lucie County, is one of the world’s leading not-for profit oceanographic research organizations dedicated to exploring the earth’s oceans, estuaries and coastal regions for the benefit of mankind. HBOI employs over 250 individuals and is comprised of seven divisions that include: Aquaculture; Biomedical Marine Research; Engineering R&D; Marine Operations; Marine Science; Marine Mammal Research and Conservation; and Marine Education.
www.hboi.edu

Indian River Community College is a comprehensive public community college serving the educational, career training and cultural needs of St. Lucie County and the surrounding area. Recently named the Number One community college in the nation for the use of technology to enhance learning, IRCC offers over 100 two-year degree and short-term certificate programs to develop a highly-skilled workforce. Students who earn an Associate in Arts degree are guaranteed transfer to a Florida public university. Associate in Science degrees and Technical Certificates provide students of all ages with occupational skills for in-demand careers. These programs prepare employees in fields essential to the community, including nursing, law enforcement, information technology and business.

St. Lucie County is the home of IRCC's Main Campus in Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie West Campus, a joint campus with Florida Atlantic University providing opportunities for four-year degrees. The St. Lucie West Campus also houses the Schreiber Conference Center for business and community use. The Kight Center for Emerging Technologies is the newest and largest building on the Main Campus and features training in the latest technologies, such as manufacturing robotics and internet security.

Plans are underway for the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, a 50-acre multi-building facility for training in criminal justice, fire science, and emergency management. The IRCC Main Campus is also a site for a regional branch of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine.

Also on the Main Campus are the Corporate and Community Training Institute, Health Science Center, Hallstrom Planetarium, Fine Arts Complex, WQCS 88.9 FM and Anne Wilder Swimming Complex. IRCC outreach facilities in St. Lucie County include the Northwest Center in Fort Pierce and Adult Education/GED sites. For more information, call toll-free 1-866-866-IRCC (4722) or visit www.ircc.edu.

Keiser University is a private university offering bachelor degrees and associate degrees in allied health, business, and computer technology fields. Part of the Keiser Collegiate System which serves more than 9,000 students throughout Florida, Keiser College offers programs on campus, and web-based on the Internet. Keiser has served Florida since 1977 and has campuses in Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Pembroke Pines, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Sarasota, Lakeland, and Tampa. Keiser College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, phone: 404.679.4501) to award the Associate’s Degree and the Bachelor’s Degree.

With unique one class-at-a-time scheduling that accommodate working students, Keiser College offers a unique approach to career change or enhancement. In a “students first” environment, Keiser students are afforded small class size and individualized attention from instructors who possess both the academic credentials and real world experience to adapt theory to practice. Additional information can be found on our website at www.keiseruniversity.edu

The University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce is part of the university’s statewide Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, or IFAS. Founded in 1865, the University of Florida was the state’s first land-grant university. Today, it is Florida’s flagship university, celebrated as one of the nation’s top four largest universities, known worldwide for distinguished research, international extension programs and outstanding scholarly accomplishments.

The UF/IFAS serves Florida with agricultural and natural resources research, extension and education programs, including each of the 67 county Extension Services, 14 Research and Education Centers, 4-H, Florida Sea Grant and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The UF Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce, or IRREC’s mission is 1) to conduct research to develop and disseminate new scientific knowledge and technology on commercial citrus, vegetable, ornamental crops, invasive plants, and aquaculture which will allow Florida agriculture to remain efficient, economically competitive and compatible with the environment, 2) to provide undergraduate and graduate student training related to agriculture and natural resources. The University of Florida at IRREC has offered degree programs for seven years. Bachelor's degree programs in Agribusiness Management and in Environmental Management are available to students with an Associate in Arts degree. Master's degree programs include Agricultural Education and Communication, Entomology, Environmental Horticulture, and Environmental Science. Certificate programs include Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Education and Communication, and Entomology. For more information about UF/IRREC, call (772) 468-3922, or on the web at: www.irrec.ifas.ufl.edu

Warner Southern College, founded in 1968, is located five miles south of Lake Wales, Florida at 13895 Highway 27. The college offers the Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Students may choose from 27 bachelor’s degree majors. Three Masters programs are designed for working professionals: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts Education and Master of Science Management.

In addition to the main campus in Lake Wales, Warner Southern offers courses online and at eight off-site locations in Florida. Sites include the Orlando Learning Center, the Space Coast Learning Center in Melbourne, Florida, and teaching sites in Altamonte Springs, Titusville, Lakeland, Port St. Lucie, Haines City and Wauchula.

Warner Southern maintained its position as a Tier 3 school and continued to lead in Ethnic Diversity ranking 9th in the South Region, according to U. S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges for 2007. Warner Southern’s ranking for Least Debt upon Graduation, 5th in the south, means more students leave WSC owing less for their education than students in other colleges. Warner Southern’s rankings are found in the category of Comprehensive Colleges – Bachelor’s in the South.

Warner Southern is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division 2 and Florida Sun Conference. Intercollegiate sports include: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.

Warner Southern College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, and Masters. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Warner Southern College.