Indian River State College 2022-2023 Resource Guide

I NDI AN R IVE R STAT E COL L E GE 2022–2023 R E SOU R CE GU I DE

2 Overview

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UNPARALLELED A HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. Something big is happening at Indian River State College.

It’s bigger than any awards we’ve won, bigger than buildings we’ve constructed, and bigger than any programs we’ve introduced.

Our sights are set on something even more impactful, even more meaningful. Our attention is on something bigger—that something is YOU! At IRSC, we know that going to college is more than earning credentials. It’s about unleashing your intellectual curiosity, expanding your horizons and building your brand.

It’s why IRSC has built the best-equipped buildings, attracted the best faculty and gives our students experiences that rival the most expensive universities.

And IRSC is the only higher educational institution anywhere that gives its students access to these best-inclass resources absolutely free: • Adobe Creative Cloud • Bloomberg Terminals

• Microsoft 365 • Wolfram Technologies

This is your time to grow, your time to thrive. IRSC will be your partner through it all. From small class sizes to specialized Advising Services to a Career Services team that will work with you throughout your lifetime, IRSC is invested in your success—from application to graduation and beyond!

4 Flexible Learning

COLLEGE FOR TODAY’S STUDENTS YOUR EXPECTATIONS HAVE CHANGED AND SO HAVE WE. Flexible. Stackable. Online. On-Campus. Study Spaces. Virtual Learning Communities. Days. Evenings. Full-Time. Part-Time. A quality education at IRSC is affordable and convenient—and on your terms.

Prefer to learn online? We have hundreds of courses and several full degree programs available.

Rather be on campus? There’s a campus within a 20-minute drive of every Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie County resident.

Looking to get into the workforce quickly? Career and Technical Education certifications can get you into an in-demand career in months.

Whether you are looking to take a few courses, complete your Bachelor’s Degree or anything in between—part-time or fulltime—IRSC advisors will work with you to customize your path to meet your goals.

As we said, it’s about YOU. And at IRSC, you won’t graduate with a mountain of debt—91% of students graduate debt-free. Tuition here is 40% less than public universities and tens of thousands of dollars less than private universities and career colleges.

There’s no better time to become an IRSC Pioneer!

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6 Programs

MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM EXPLORE PROGRAMS BY SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science Degree Programs • Building Construction Technology • Digital Media Technology • Electrical Power Technology • Electronics Engineering Technology • Graphics Technology • Interior Design Technology Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs • Digital Media: Animation, Gaming and Modeling Concentration • Digital Media: Graphic Design and Visual Communication Concentration Technical Certificates • Autocad Foundations • Basic Electronics • Digital Media Production • Digital Media Support • Drafting • Electronic Technology • Graphic Design Production • Graphic Design Support • Home Staging Certificate • Kitchen & Bath Design • Lasers & Photonics • Robotics and Simulation Technician

I started at college right after high school

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and

graduation and while it did take me a long time

Applications • Solar Energy Technician

to finish, I’m proud that I finished my Bachelor’s Degree and my earned my teaching certification through IRSC. Staying local worked for me.

—Marcus Grant

B.S. Degree, Digital Media

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Technical Certificates • Accounting Technology Management

• Accounting Track

• Accounting Technology Operations

• Business Administration Track

• Accounting Technology Specialist

• Finance/Marketing Track

• Aquaculture Technology • Business Management

Associate in Science Degree Programs

• Business Operations

• Accounting Technology

• Business Specialist

• Business Administration

• Computer Information Data Specialist

• Computer Information Technology

• Computer Programming Specialist

• Landscape and Horticulture Technology

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing Management

• Help Desk Support Technician • Human Resources Administrator

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Program • Organizational Management

• Information Technology Support Specialist • Landscape & Horticulture Professional • Landscape & Horticulture Specialist

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs • Accounting

• Landscape & Horticulture Technician • Marketing Operations

• Business Administration • Information Technology Management and Cyber Security

*To assist with planning, IRSC has identified a number of program tracks within the framework of the A.A. Degree program to prepare students for many of the most common transfer majors. An advisor can work with the student to develop a customized plan for the intended transfer institution as well as for additional transfer majors not included in this list. When you graduate from Indian River State College with an A.A. Degree, your diploma will say Associate in Arts. Even though you’ll have picked a specialization, or “transfer track,” so you are prepared for your upper division coursework, IRSC doesn’t identify this as an individual “major.” There is just one A.A. Degree.

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Associate in Arts Degree*

Technical Certificates • Child Care Center Management Specialization

• Dance Track

• Child Development & Early Intervention

• Dramatic Arts/Theatre Track

• Preschool-Specialization

• Elementary and Special Education Track • Foreign Language Track • Music Track

Career Training Program • Early Childhood Education

• Physical Education Track • Secondary Education Track

Certificate of Professional Preparation • Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Associate in Science Degree Program • Early Childhood Education

Adult Education Programs • Adult Basic Education

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs • Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements • Exceptional Student Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements • Middle Grades Mathematics Education

• English as a Second Language • GED® Preparation GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (A.C.E.) and administered exclusively by G.E.D. Testing Service L.L.C. under license. This material is not endorsed or approved by A.C.E. or G.E.D. Testing Service.

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Technical Certificates/Applied Technology Diploma • Dental Assisting Technology and Management Applied Technology Diploma • Emergency Medical Technician

Associate in Science Degree Programs

• Healthcare Informatics Specialist

• Dental Assisting Technology and Management

• Medical Coder/Biller

• Dental Hygiene

• Paramedic

• Emergency Medical Services • Health Information Technology

Career Training Programs

• Health Services Management

• Central Service Technology

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Medical Assisting

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

• Radiography

• Phlebotomy

• Respiratory Care • Surgical Services

Apprenticeship Programs • Medical Assisting Apprenticeship

Bachelor of Science Degree Program • Healthcare Management

• Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship • Surgical Technology Apprenticeship

*To assist with planning, IRSC has identified a number of program tracks within the framework of the A.A. Degree program to prepare students for many of the most common transfer majors. An advisor can work with the student to develop a customized plan for the intended transfer institution as well as for additional transfer majors not included in this list. When you graduate from Indian River State College with an A.A. Degree, your diploma will say Associate in Arts. Even though you’ll have picked a specialization, or “transfer track,” so you are prepared for your upper division coursework, IRSC doesn’t identify this as an individual “major.” There is just one A.A. Degree.

10 Programs SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS Associate in Arts Degree* • Economics Track • English Track • History Track • Humanities Track • Journalism Track • Philosophy Track • Political Science Track • Psychology Track • Sociology Track

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS Associate in Arts Degree* • Mathematics Track

SCHOOL OF NURSING Associate in Science Degree Program • Nursing (R.N.) Bachelor of Science Degree Program • Nursing—Registered Nurse (R.N.) to B.S.N. Career Training Programs • Home Health Aide • Nursing Assistant • Practical Nursing

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE EDUCATION Associate in Arts Degree* • Criminal Justice Track • Public Administration Track My dream has always been to become a nurse.

I kept my IRSC nursing uniform hanging across from my bed to keep me going and motivate me to reach my goal.

Associate in Science Degree Programs • Criminal Justice Technology • Emergency Administration and Management • Fire Science Technology

—Kristine Nguyen

A.S. Degree, Nursing

• Paralegal Studies/Legal Assisting • Social and Human Services

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Career Training Programs • Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer

• Criminal Justice

• Correctional Officer: Basic Recruit Training

• Human Services: Addiction Studies Concentration

• Crossover From Law Enforcement Officer to

• Human Services: Generalist Concentration • Human Services: Youth and Family Studies Concentration • Public Administration: Emergency Planning and Management Concentration • Public Administration: Public Policy and Leadership Concentration

Correctional Officer • Firefighter-Emergency Medical Technician Combined • Firefighting: Basic Recruit Training • Florida Law Enforcement Academy: Basic Recruit Training • Law Enforcement Officer Crossover From Correctional Officer

Technical Certificate

• Private Security Officer

• Emergency Management

*To assist with planning, IRSC has identified a number of program tracks within the framework of the A.A. Degree program to prepare students for many of the most common transfer majors. An advisor can work with the student to develop a customized plan for the intended transfer institution as well as for additional transfer majors not included in this list. When you graduate from Indian River State College with an A.A. Degree, your diploma will say Associate in Arts. Even though you’ll have picked a specialization, or “transfer track,” so you are prepared for your upper division coursework, IRSC doesn’t identify this as an individual “major.” There is just one A.A. Degree.

12 Programs

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating

• Agriculture (General) Track • Biology (General) Track

Systems Technology • Automotive Service Management Technology

• Biology Preprofessional Track • Chemistry Track • Engineering Track • Physics Track

Technical Certificates • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology • Automotive Service Technician

Bachelor of Science Degree Program • Biology

• Chef’s Apprentice • Culinary Arts • Culinary Arts Management Operations

Certificate of Professional Preparation • Certificate in Biomedical Sciences

• Event Planning Management • General Automotive Technician • Guest Services Specialist

SCHOOL OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

• Logistics and Transportation Specialist

Associate in Science Degree Programs

• Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and

• Culinary Management • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Restaurant Management

Heating Systems Assistant • Rooms Division Management

Indian River State College 13 SCHOOL OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION Career Training Programs • Administrative Office Specialist • Automotive Service Technology I • Automotive Service Technology II • Barbering • Carpentry • Commercial Vehicle Driving • Cosmetology • Cosmetology Specialist: Facials (Esthetics) • Cosmetology Specialist: Nails • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) II • Legal Administrative Specialist • Medical Administrative Specialist • Specialized Career Education, Advanced • Specialized Career Education, Basic • Welding Technology Apprenticeship Programs • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship • Aviation Apprenticeship • Culinary Operations Apprenticeship

When I finished the welding program in 2018 I had

• Electrical Apprenticeship

no idea I’d be returning to IRSC to work on the

• Plumbing Apprenticeship

Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex.

• Welding Apprenticeship

I’m grateful to IRSC and my instructors for an education that has prepared me for this incredibly in-demand career.

—Matt Augeri

Vocational Certificate, Applied Welding Technology

*To assist with planning, IRSC has identified a number of program tracks within the framework of the A.A. Degree program to prepare students for many of the most common transfer majors. An advisor can work with the student to develop a customized plan for the intended transfer institution as well as for additional transfer majors not included in this list. When you graduate from Indian River State College with an A.A. Degree, your diploma will say Associate in Arts. Even though you’ll have picked a specialization, or “transfer track,” so you are prepared for your upper division coursework, IRSC doesn’t identify this as an individual “major.” There is just one A.A. Degree.

14 Exceptional Opportunities

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IT’S DIFFERENT HERE Smaller Class Sizes. Dedicated Success Coaches & Advisors.

Approachable Faculty. Internships & Service Learning. Study Spaces. Gathering Places. Honor Societies and so much more!

IRSC students get more out of their educational experience.

They don’t have to wait until graduate school to track the financial markets with Bloomberg Terminals or go hands-on in state-of-the-art science laboratories.

Outside the classroom, we connect you with local businesses through projects and internships. We’ll even help you find a career after graduation.

Some people think that we have fewer opportunities here, but IRSC really has exceptional resources. I loved that the theatre department gave us industry insight by offering free workshops and Q&A sessions with professional performers.

We learned the same principles taught at big universities.

My education helped me get accepted into Spelman College and Howard University’s theatre program. I couldn’t have accomplished that without IRSC.

—Sydney DuPree

A.A. Degree, Theatre Track

16 Dedicated to Your Success

MORE THAN ACADEMICS We’ve got great spaces for you to relax between classes or grab coffee or lunch with friends. Get a haircut at our centers for cosmetology and barbering—at a discount, of course—a cleaning at our dental clinic, or take in a show or sporting event.

There are more than 60 student clubs and organizations—including the Virtual Connections Club for online students—to engage you personally, socially and intellectually.

IRSC is an Adobe Creative Campus, meaning the world’s most powerful brand-building tools are yours—without any additional fees.

We know that you are looking for results from your college investment. You’ll find that here too—9 out of 10 IRSC students are employed or continue their education soon after graduation.

From advisors with expertise in your area of study to top faculty that are partners in your educational journey, Indian River State College is dedicated to your success.

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LEARN MORE: Academic Advising and Career & Transfer Services:

Clubs, Organizations, Leadership Development and Health & Wellness Center:

Athletics, Performing Arts and Planetarium

18 Military and Veterans Services

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SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT NATION We want you at Indian River State College! IRSC’s dedicated Military and Veterans Services (MVS) professionals ensure that all U.S. active-duty personnel, reservists, members of the National Guard, veterans and qualified dependents receive elite-level support.

Our MVS motto is “Servientes Nostros Heroas,” which translates to “Serving Our Heroes.” Our mission is to help you achieve your educational and career goals.

IRSC is recognized as a military-friendly school by Viqtory. The College offers military-friendly classes and convenient course scheduling. Our new Veterans Center of Excellence (VCE) in Port St. Lucie convenes community events and information sessions, and a monthly IRSC veterans huddle rotates between the VCE and our Military and Veterans Services Center on Massey Campus in Fort Pierce.

MVS RESOURCES: • • • • • • • • •

IRSC Application Assistance VA Education Benefits Application Assistance Transcript Assistance Student Records Assistance Joint Service Transcript Evaluation Tutoring Faculty Advocacy Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Assistance Book Donation

20 Athletics

CHEER ON THE CHAMPIONS THE PIONEERS EXCEL STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY. IRSC is an excellent place to study and an exceptional place to play. All seven collegiate sports teams regularly earn a place in post-season play at the State level. Our Men’s Swimming and Diving Team holds the longest unbeaten championship record in any collegiate sport.

• Men’s Basketball—2022 Southern Conference Champions, Region VIII Runners Up, National Tournament Sweet 16 • Women’s Basketball—2022 Region VIII State Tournament and Southern Conference Runners Up • Men’s Swimming and Diving—48 consecutive NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships • Women’s Swimming and Diving—41 consecutive NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (44 overall) • Baseball—Region VIII Tournament Third-Place Team • Fast-pitch Softball—2022 Southern Conference Champions • Women’s Volleyball—Region VIII Tournament Qualifiers ATHLETIC AMENITIES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS: • Intramural sports including flag football, volleyball, basketball, racquetball and tennis • A newly remodeled and generously equipped Student Workout Facility • An Aquatics Complex with swimming pool and diving well is free for students and community members during public hours

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Fun Fact: U.S.A. Diving—the governing body for the U.S. Olympic sport of diving—has their national headquarters on our Fort Pierce campus.

22 Admissions

APPLY TODAY You are guaranteed admission* with a High School Diploma or GED®!

• Apply at irsc.edu.

• Complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov and apply for financial aid.

• Submit high school and college transcripts.

• Connect with your Student Success Coach to complete admissions and register.

SEMESTER START DATES: Fall 2022 Classes begin Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Spring 2023 Classes begin Monday, January 9, 2023 Summer (Full Term) 2023 Classes begin Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Summer (A) 2023 Classes begin Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Summer (B) 2023 Classes begin Tuesday, June 27, 2023 G.E.D.® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (A.C.E.) and administered exclusively by G.E.D. Testing Services L.L.C. under license. This material is not endorsed or approved by A.C.E. or G.E.D. Testing Services. *Upon presentation of all previous transcripts and appropriate test scores.

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SKIP THE LINE! Need help with admissions, advising or financial aid?

Have questions about student records, military and veterans services or transfer services?

Use the virtual queue to meet with staff—online or in person.

You can join from anywhere, wait where you want and get notifications when you’ve reached the front of the line.

24 Tuition and Fees

91% OF IRSC STUDENTS GRADUATE DEBT-FREE IRSC IS THE MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGE IN FLORIDA. If you’re looking for the best return on your college investment, look no further.

Tuition at IRSC is approximately 40% less than a Florida public university and thousands less than private and career colleges.

Associate-level cost per credit Baccalaureate-level cost per credit

Florida Resident

Non-Florida Resident

$ 103.83

$ 390.49

$ 117.10

$ 400.00

Fees are subject to change pending Board of Trustees’ approval. Additional fees may be required depending on program selection. Lab fees and technology fees for online classes are extra.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IRSC

$6,200

Private University

$39,600 $43,700

Technical College (A.S.)

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IRSC

$13,300

Florida Public University Private University

$23,900 $84,900

Data Sources, including average tuition: U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Colleges, U.S. Dept. of Education, State University System of Florida Annual Survey of SUS Institutions, various regional college catalogs and CollegeCalc.org.

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TRANSFER SERVICES For those pursuing advanced degrees, students, can continue into IRSC Bachelor’s Degree programs or transfer credits earned at IRSC to colleges and universities throughout the State of Florida and beyond.

26 Financial Aid

MORE THAN $40 MILLION AWARDED EACH YEAR Financial aid awards are made to students who meet eligibility requirements and have a valid FAFSA on file at IRSC. Some grants may require additional information or separate applications.

GRANTS • They don’t need to be paid back.

• Typically needs-based and funded through federal, state and college sources.

• Apply early—they are often first-come, first-served.

• Include Pell Grants, Florida Student Assistance Grants and IRSC Financial Need Grants.

SCHOLARSHIPS • They don’t need to be paid back.

• Based on academic, athletic or artistic talent, field of study, financial need and student characteristics.

• Apply early through the IRSC Foundation—scholarship deadlines are generally January 31 for the following academic year.

• Students may also apply for State programs including the Florida Bright Futures Program and Complete Florida Scholarships.

LOANS • Loans must be paid back. You can defer payment until you’re out of college, but interest may accrue.

• Funded through federal and state governments and private organizations.

• Students and their parents are eligible for loans.

• Include Federal Direct Student Loans, Subsidized Loans and Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans.

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IMPORTANT AID AND IRSC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DATES July 15, 2022 FAFSA Priority Application date for Fall 2022 October 1, 2022 2023 FAFSA application available October 15, 2022 FAFSA Priority Application date for Spring 2023 January 31, 2023 IRSC Foundation Scholarship deadlines begin for Fall 2023 awards March 16, 2023 FAFSA Priority Application date for Summer 2023 July 15, 2023 FAFSA Priority Application date for Fall 2023

28 Stories From Our Students

BECOME A PIONEER JOIN THE THOUSANDS OF ALUMNI WHO HAVE CHANGED THEIR LIVES AT IRSC Since 1960 more than 80,000 students have graduated from IRSC—from high school students who began in our Dual Enrollment program to adults who juggled family obligations and jobs during their academic journeys.

The path to achieving their dreams was shaped by the opportunities surrounding them at IRSC. Your path will be even bolder as those opportunities grow.

Partnerships like Adobe and Bloomberg, expansions of academic and workforce programs, growth in transfer opportunities and relationships with local and national corporations give IRSC students real-world opportunities, even as that world changes with increasing velocity.

There’s never been a better time to be an IRSC student. It’s never been more about YOU. Something big is happening at Indian River State College. Be a part of it. Be a Pioneer.

IRSC is a family tradition. My brother earned his A.A. degree while he was in high school, and after that my mother and I earned our degrees together. The healthy competition helped me succeed in my most challenging classes and prepared me for transfer to the University of Florida!

—Trent Burger A.A. Degree

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I started at IRSC as a Dual Enrollment student and expected to graduate with an Associate Degree in 2017. Three children and many challenges later, I’ve earned both my A.A. and Bachelor’s degrees.

Every step of the way my kids have driven me to keep going. It’s because of them that I’m where I am today.

—Selena Esquivel-Garcia

B.S. Degree, Biology

Not every veteran is the same. We all have different needs. I’ve come to need to constantly learn, to study something new just for the sake of learning. It’s nice to have different items in our toolbox and I think IRSC does an outstanding job of providing for veterans. IRSC puts veterans in the best position to succeed.

—Captain Loris “Kag” Cagnoni

IRSC Student and U.S. Navy Seal

30 Locations

LOCATIONS SERVING YOU

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CAMPUSES 2

Massey Campus, Fort Pierce

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Chastain Campus, Stuart

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Dixon Hendry Campus, Okeechobee

CAMPUS MAPS Five campuses and several educational sites provide full-service facilities within an easy driving distance for everyone living in Florida’s Treasure Coast and Okeechobee counties.

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Mueller Campus, Vero Beach

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SITES*

Pruitt Campus, Port St. Lucie

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Blackburn Educational Building, Fort Pierce

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Historic Sebastian School Site, Sebastian

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Indiantown Education Center, Indiantown

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Prima Vista Adult Education Center, Port St. Lucie

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Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, Fort Pierce *Non-registration sites.

IRSC proves that you don’t have to go to a big university to have an immersive experience!

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