Miami Dade College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the leading institutions for Hispanics in the United States. The accomplishment is highlighted in the August issue of Hispanic Outlook (HO) magazine.
MDC’s eight campuses and one major outreach center offer more than 300 academic pathways leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate in arts and science degrees and numerous career training certificates, as well as a growing Virtual College.
MDC’s growing bachelor’s degree options include supply chain management, information systems technology, biological sciences; electronics engineering; film, television & digital production; nursing; several education tracks; physician assistant studies; public safety, and supervision and management.
Beginning this fall, MDC will offer several new College Credit Certificates to prepare students for emerging and in-demand careers, including virtual/augmented reality, mechatronics, digital forensics, computer crime investigations, fire fighter/emergency medical technician, television studio production, engineering technology support specialists, to name a few.
Every year HO magazine releases a Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics issue, which consists of several lists from the Department of Education. This year’s lists include: Total Bachelor’s Degrees Granted to Hispanics; Most Master’s Degrees Granted to Hispanics, and Total Enrollment – Most Hispanics.
The Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics issue also features special top 10 lists from the Department of Education for “What Schools Are Granting Most Degrees to Hispanics in Specific Areas of Study” ranging from osteopathic medicine and dentistry to education and public relations.
HO’s Top 100 issue will be available on Aug. 28 at www.hispanicoutlook.com.
