A multi-campus, two-year, state-supported community college with six campuses and numerous outreach centers, Miami Dade is nationally recognized as one of the largest and best community colleges in the country.
Enrollment: 54,757 (2006).
Hispanic Student Enrollment: 36,418 (2006).
Type of Institution: Public; 2 & 4 year degree programs
Mission: The mission of Miami Dade College is to provide accessible, affordable, high quality education by keeping the learner””s needs at the center of decision-making and working in partnership with its dynamic, multi-cultural community.
Address: Miami Dade College 300 North East Second Avenue Miami, FL 33132
Distance Learning Focus: Virtual College courses are fully accredited. Credits earned are recorded on students”” transcripts in the same manner as for all other courses. Register for Virtual College courses just as you would for any other course.
“Modality” Hybrid and Asynchronous: Hybrid and Asynchronous: Asynchronous
Number of Courses and Programs: 380 courses
Online Programs Available: Associate in Science in Business Administration and numerous Associate in Arts degrees
Contact Information for Distance Learning: 305-237-3800 or virtual@mdc.edu, Monday through Friday during regular business hours (Eastern Time).