Indian River State College 2023-2024 Resource Guide

YOU BELONG HERE.

Expand Your Horizons &

BUILD YOUR BRAND

A MORE PERSONAL EDUCATION AWAITS 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 bestin-class 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 vested in your success—from application to graduation and beyond!

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 most Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie County residents.

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 full-time—IRSC advisors will work with you to customize your path to meet your goals.

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!

College for TODAY’S STUDENTS

Choose From 100+ PROGRAMS

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 Communications Concentration

School of Business

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Accounting Track

• Business Administration Track

• Finance/Marketing Track

Associate in Science Degree Programs**

• Accounting Technology

• Business Administration

• Computer Information Technology

• Landscape and Horticulture Technology

• Marketing Management

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs

• Organizational Management

Technical Certificates**

• AutoCAD Foundations

• Basic Electronics

• Digital Media Production

• Digital Media Support

• Drafting

• Electronic Technology

• Graphic Design Production

• Graphic Design Support

• Home Staging

• Kitchen & Bath Design

• Lasers & Photonics

• Robotics and Simulation Technician

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Applications

• Solar Energy Technician

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Information Technology Management and Cyber Security

Technical Certificates**

• Accounting Technology Management

• Accounting Technology Operations

• Accounting Technology Specialist

• Business Management

• Business Operations

• Business Specialist

• Computer Information Data Specialist

The field experiences I got while at IRSC were incredibly helpful, and the faculty at IRSC did a great job of emulating a real-world classroom experience in the classes I took.

—Ariana Kanhai B.S. in Education , IRSC Class of 2022

School of Business (Continued)

Technical Certificates**

• Computer Programming Specialist

• Entrepreneurship

• Help Desk Support Technician

• Human Resources Administrator

School of Education

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Elementary and Special Education Track

• Secondary Education Track

• Physical Education Track

Associate in Science Degree Program**

• Early Childhood 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

School of Health Science

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Health Science Track

Associate in Science Degree Programs**

• Dental Hygiene

• Emergency Medical Services

• Health Services Management

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Radiography

• Respiratory Care

• Surgical Services

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

• Healthcare Management

• Information Technology Support Specialist

• Landscape & Horticulture Professional

• Landscape & Horticulture Specialist

• Landscape & Horticulture Technician

• Marketing Operations

Technical Certificates**

• Child Care Center Management Specialization

• Child Development and Early Intervention

• Preschool Specialization

Career Training Program**

• Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Professional Preparation

• Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Technical Certificates/Applied Technology Diploma**

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Healthcare Informatics Specialist

• Health Support Specialist

• Medical Coder/Biller

• Paramedic Career Training Programs**

• Central Service Technology

• Medical Assisting

• Pharmacy Technician

• Phlebotomy

Apprenticeship Programs**

• Medical Assisting Apprenticeship

• Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

• Surgical Technology Apprenticeship

There’s a ton of scholarships. There’s financial aid. And I’m proud to say I’m graduating debt-free. Now I can start my job, and I don’t have to worry about paying off loans.

—Jaylene Caraballo A.S. in Nursing, IRSC Class of 2021

School of Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Dramatic Arts/Theatre Track

• Economics Track

• English Track

• Foreign Language Track

• History 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.

• Humanities Track

• Music Track

• Philosophy Track

• Political Science Track

• Psychology Track

• Sociology Track

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

Associate in Science Degree Programs**

• Criminal Justice Technology

• Emergency Administration and Management

• Fire Science Technology

• Paralegal Studies/Legal Assisting

• Social and Human Services

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

• Criminal Justice

• Human Services: Addiction Studies

Concentration

• 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

Technical Certificate**

• Emergency Management

Career Training Programs**

• Correctional Officer: Basic Recruit Training

• Crossover From Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer

• Firefighter-Emergency Medical Technician Combined

• Firefighting: Basic Recruit Training

• Florida Law Enforcement Academy

• Law Enforcement Officer Crossover From Correctional Officer

It was another one of my dreams to become a (Respiratory Care) therapist and they (IRSC) believed that same vision. I’m ecstatic because now I will become the first Firefighter Paramedic Respiratory Therapist in the department.

—Austin Hodge A.S. Respiratory Care, IRSC Class of 2023

School of Science

Associate in Arts Degree*

• Agriculture (General) Track

• Biology (General) Track

• Biology (Preprofessional) Track

• Chemistry Track

• Engineering Track

• Physics Track

School of Workforce Education

Associate in Science Degree Programs**

• Culinary Management

• Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Restaurant Management

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs**

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology

• Automotive Service Management Technology

Technical Certificates**

• Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology

• Automotive Service Technician

• Chef’s Apprentice

• Culinary Arts

• Culinary Arts Management Operations

• Event Planning Management

• General Automotive Technician

• Guest Services Specialist

• Logistics and Transportation Specialist

• Residential Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant

• Rooms Division Management

Adult Education

• GED® Preparation

• Adult Basic Education

• English as a Second Language

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

• Biology

Certificate of Professional Preparation

• Biomedical Sciences

Career Training Programs**

• Automotive Service Technology I

• Automotive Service Technology II

• Barbering

• Carpentry

• Cosmetology

• Cosmetology Specialist: Facials (Esthetics)

• Cosmetology Specialist: Nails

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

• Specialized Career Education, Advanced

• Specialized Career Education, Basic

• Welding Technology

Apprenticeship Programs**

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship

• Aviation Apprenticeship

• Culinary Operations Apprenticeship

• Electrical Apprenticeship

• Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Welding Apprenticeship

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The focus on undergraduate research, the faculty here and just the resources we have — it really sets us apart. I got accepted the University of Florida Genetics Institute so (next) I’ll be pursuing a Ph.D. in genetics and genomics.

—Ronald Masse B.S. in Biology, IRSC Class of 2023

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Associate in Arts Degree Tracks*

• Accounting

• Agriculture (General)

• Biology (General)

• Biology (Preprofessional)

• Business Administration

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Dramatic Arts/Theatre

• Economics

• Elementary and Special Education

• Secondary Education

• Engineering

• English

• Finance/Marketing

• Foreign Language

• Health Science

• History

• Humanities

• Mathematics

• Music

• Philosophy

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Political Science

• Psychology

• Public Administration

• Sociology

Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs**

• Accounting Technology

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology

• Automotive Service Management Technology

• Building Construction Technology

• Business Administration

• Computer Information Technology

• Criminal Justice Technology

• Culinary Management

• Dental Hygiene

• Digital Media Technology

• Early Childhood Education

• Electrical Power Technology

• Electronics Engineering Technology

• Emergency Administration and Management

• Emergency Medical Services

• Fire Science Technology

• Graphics Technology

• Health Services Management

• Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Interior Design Technology

• Landscape and Horticulture Technology

• Marketing Management

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Nursing—R.N.

• Paralegal Studies/Legal Assisting

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Radiography

• Respiratory Care

• Restaurant Management

• Social and Human Services

• Surgical Services

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs

• Accounting

• Biology

• Business Administration

• Criminal Justice

• Digital Media: Animation, Gaming and Modeling Concentration

• Digital Media: Graphic Design and Visual Communication Concentration

• Education: Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Education: Exceptional Student Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Education: Middle Grades Mathematics

• Healthcare Management

• Human Services: Addiction Studies Concentration

• Human Services: Generalist Concentration

• Human Services: Youth and Family Studies Concentration

• Information Technology Management and Cyber Security

• Nursing (B.S.N.)

• Organizational Management

• Public Administration: Emergency Planning and Management Concentration

• Public Administration: Public Policy and Leadership Concentration

Certificate of Professional Preparation

• Biomedical Sciences

• Educator Preparation Institute

Technical Certificates/Applied Technology Diploma**

• Accounting Technology Management

• Accounting Technology Operations

• Accounting Technology Specialist

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology

• AutoCad Foundations

• Automotive Service Technician

• Basic Electronics

• Business Management

• Business Operations

• Business Specialist

• Chef’s Apprentice

• Child Care Center Management Specialization

• Child Development and Early Intervention

• Computer Information Data Specialist

• Computer Programming Specialist

• Culinary Arts

• Culinary Arts Management Operations

• Digital Media Production

• Digital Media Support

• Drafting

• Electronic Technology

• Emergency Management

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Entrepreneurship

• Event Planning Management

• General Automotive Technician

• Graphic Design Production

• Graphic Design Support

• Guest Services Specialist

• Health Support Specialist

• Healthcare Informatics Specialist

• Help Desk Support Technician

• Home Staging

• Human Resources Administrator

• Information Technology Support Specialist

• Kitchen and Bath Design

• Landscape and Horticulture Professional

• Landscape and Horticulture Specialist

• Landscape and Horticulture Technician

• Lasers and Photonics

• Logistics and Transportation Specialist

• Marketing Operations

• Medical Coder/Biller

• Paramedic

• Preschool Specialization

• Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant

• Robotics and Simulation Technician

• Rooms Division Management

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Applications

• Solar Energy Technician

Career Training Programs**

• Automotive Service Technology I

• Automotive Service Technology II

• Barbering

• Carpentry

• Central Service Technology

• Correctional Officer: Basic Recruit Training

• Cosmetology

• Cosmetology Specialist: Facials (Esthetics)

• Cosmetology Specialist: Nails

• Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer

• Early Childhood Education

• Fire Fighter-Emergency Medical Technician Combined

• Firefighting: Basic Recruit Training

• Florida Law Enforcement Academy

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) I

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 2

• Home Health Aide

• Law Enforcement Officer Crossover from Correctional Officer

• Medical Assisting

• Nursing Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

• Phlebotomy

• Practical Nursing

• Specialized Career Education, Basic

• Specialized Career Education, Advanced

• Welding Technology

Apprenticeship Programs**

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship

• Aviation Apprenticeship

• Culinary Operations Apprenticeship

• Electrical Apprenticeship

• Medical Assisting Apprenticeship

• Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

• Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Surgical Technology Apprenticeship

• Welding 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.

**An IRSC Career & Technical Education program.

Experience an IMMERSIVE EDUCATION

COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

More than 60 student clubs and organizations— including the Virtual Connections Club for online students—engage students personally, socially and intellectually. National and international honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa, recognize academic achievement and leadership.

Pre-professional organizations such as DECA, Florida Future Educators of America and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) provide unmatched industry-specific networking and opportunities to attend, present and compete at regional, national and international seminars and conferences.

IRSC will prepare you well for what comes next—9 out of 10 students are employed or continue their education soon after graduation.

We connect you with local businesses to provide realworld learning experiences and internships, and our extensive educational partner network gives alums best-in-class educational opportunities, including guaranteed pathways to accredited medical and business schools.

To learn more about Clubs & Activities, Athletics, Arts & Culture and more, scan the QR code or visit irsc.edu/student-life.

SERVING OUR HEROES

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.

Recognized as a military-friendly school by Viqtory, the College offers military-friendly classes and convenient course scheduling. Our new Veterans Center of Excellence in Port St. Lucie convenes community events and information sessions.

MVS Resources:

• IRSC Application Assistance

• VA Education Benefits Assistance

• Transcript Assistance

• Student Records Assistance

• Joint Service Transcript Evaluation

• Tutoring

• Faculty Advocacy

• Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Assistance

• Book Donation

Expect Individualized

SUPPORT

Cheer on the CHAMPIONS

PIONEERS EXCEL STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY

IRSC is an excellent place to study and an exceptional place to play. All eight 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, and our new Esports Team is already one of the best in the nation.

• Men’s Basketball—2023 Southern Conference Champions

• Women’s Basketball—2023 Southern Conference Champions

• Men’s Swimming and Diving—49 consecutive NJCAA Championships

• Women’s Swimming and Diving—41 consecutive NJCAA Championships

• Esports—First in Florida and Third in Rocket League play (2022–23)

• Baseball—2022 Third-Place in Region VIII Tournament

• Fast-pitch Softball—2023 State Tournament Qualifiers

• Women’s Volleyball—2022 Region VIII Tournament Qualifiers

Athletic Amenities Available to 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

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.

APPLY NOW

GUARANTEED ADMISSION* WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED®

1. Apply at irsc.edu.

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

3. Submit high school and college transcripts.

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

2023-2024 Academic Start Dates:

• August 16, 2023: Fall Semester

• January 8, 2024: Spring Semester

• May 8, 2024: Summer Semester (Full Term and Session A)

• June 25, 2024: Summer Semester (Session B)

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*Upon presentation of all previous transcripts and appropriate test scores.

Skip the line! Meet with staff—virtually or in person—from Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid and more. To learn more, scan the QR code or visit irsc.edu/admissions/qless.

IRSC IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGES IN THE NATION

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 tens of thousands less than private and career colleges.

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.

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.

To learn more about Academic Advising, Career Services, Transfer Services and more, scan the QR code or visit irsc.edu/student-resources.

Invest in YOURSELF

MORE THAN $40 MILLION AWARDED EACH YEAR

Ninety-one percent (91%) of students graduate debt-free. Financial aid is awarded to students who meet eligibility requirements and have a valid FAFSA on file at IRSC.*

Grants

This type of aid doesn’t need to be paid back. These include Pell Grants, Florida Student Assistance Grants and IRSC Financial Need Grants.

Scholarships

IRSC can connect deserving students with scholarships based on academic achievement, athletic or artistic talent, field of study, financial need or student characteristics. Like grants, scholarship awards do not require repayment.

Loans

Loans must be repaid. You can defer payment until you’re out of college, but interest may accrue. Examples include Federal Direct Student Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and PLUS loans.

Important Aid and Scholarship Deadlines:

• July 31, 2023: FAFSA priority deadline for Fall 2023

• November 8, 2023: FAFSA priority deadline for Spring 2024

• December, 2023: 2024–2025 FAFSA application available

• January 31, 2024: IRSC Foundation scholarship deadlines begin

• March 8, 2024: FAFSA priority deadline for Summer 2024

• July 31, 2024: FAFSA priority deadline for Fall 2024

*Some grants may require additional information or separate applications.

To learn more about Applying for Aid, Receiving Aid, Types of Aid and more, scan the QR code or visit irsc.edu/financial-aid.

Earn A Debt-free

DEGREE

Your Future

STARTS HERE

JOIN THE THOUSANDS WHO HAVE CHANGED THEIR LIVES AT IRSC

Since 1960 more than 83,000 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 continue to grow.

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

There’s never been a better time to be an IRSC student. Be a part of it. Become a Pioneer.

Locations

SERVING YOU

CAMPUSES AND SITES

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.

St. Lucie County

• Massey Campus

• Pruitt Campus

• Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex*

• Blackburn Education Building*

• Prima Vista Education Center*

Indian River County

• Mueller Campus

Martin County

• Chastain Campus

• Indiantown Education Center*

• Stuart Square Site*

Okeechobee County

• Dixon Hendry Campus

*Limited registration sites.

To view interactive maps for each of IRSC’s five campuses, scan the QR code or visit maps.irsc.edu.