St. Lucie County's budding transformation and identity as a partner of Florida's Research Coast casts the spotlight on the importance of a top-quality educational system beginning with K-12 through post graduate degrees, to meet the higher education needs of its students and targeted employers.

The St. Lucie County School District instructional leaders are dedicated to providing rigorous and relevant learning in each school throughout the district that will ultimately yield successful graduates. For more information on St. Lucie Public Schools, click here. 
   
Indian River State College links Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties with five campuses and serves over 35,000 area residents annually.

Throughout its 48-year history, Indian River State College has offered educational programs that directly respond to community needs. Through partnerships with businesses, community organizations, schools and universities, IRSC stays tuned to career trends and economic opportunities to develop programs that train area residents for a rewarding future. The College's programs are offered within easy driving distance at five campuses, with over 200 convenient online courses. Tuition is affordable andI IRSC students benefit from many financial aid opportunities.

Ongoing programs and new offerings reflect the College's mission of positively impacting lives to make possibilities a reality. The Florida Board of Education approved Indian River Community College's proposals to offer Bachelor's degree programs in workforce fields with critical employee shortages, including teacher education in middle and high school math and science, exceptional student education, nursing, and organizational management beginning Spring 2008. For more information, visit the web site at www.ircc.edu.
   
Florida Atlantic University, one of 11 state universities, serves more than 26,000 students on seven campuses stretching from Fort Pierce to Davie. Built on a rich tradition as a teaching university with a world-class faculty, FAU is earning a reputation as a top research institution in areas ranging from biomedicine and biotechnology to ocean engineering and coastline security. This research will lead to the next generation of medical cures and technological advancements, all of which builds the local economy. With more than $60 million per year in sponsored research, FAU is providing a solid foundation for the development of a vibrant high-tech industry in South Florida. www.fau.edu
   
The University of Florida’s Indian River Research and Education Center is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) statewide effort to provide teaching, research and extension services to Florida’s people. With an emphasis in agriculture and natural resources, the center is part of the university’s mission to enhance and sustain the quality of life for Floridians by making information accessible and by providing services to agricultural industries and to homeowners. While extending into every community of the state, UF/IFAS has developed an international reputation for its accomplishments. Because of this mission and the diversity of Florida’s climate and agricultural commodities, IFAS has facilities located throughout Florida, including extension services serving every county and 14 research and education centers such as the Indian River Research and Education Center, situated just outside of Fort Pierce.

UF/IFAS extends its services to people throughout Florida, not only to agricultural and natural resources industries that contribute more than $100 billion annually to the state, but also to gardeners, homeowners and consumers. Consumers and homeowners may reference valuable UF/IFAS resources at: solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu; for more information about the Indian River Research and Education Center visit: irrec.ifas.ufl.edu; for more information about UF/IFAS visit www.ifas.ufl.edu/

   
Nova Southeastern University has more than 25,000 students and is the largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast; it is the 6th largest independent institution nationally. NSU awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. The university is comprised of undergraduate, graduate and professional schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, allied health and nursing, medical sciences, dental medicine, law, marine biology and oceanography, business and entrepreneurship, computer and information sciences, humanities, conflict resolution, family therapy, interdisciplinary studies, education, psychology and counseling, and family programs. www.nova.edu
   
Barry University offers more than 60 traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated bachelor's programs designed for working adults, and more than 50 graduate programs.

At Barry, you will find outstanding programs in adult and continuing education, arts and sciences, business, communication, education, graduate medical sciences, human performance and leisure sciences, law, natural and health sciences, nursing, psychology, social work and theology. www.barry.edu
   
Keiser University is a private, four-year career college, established in 1977, offering programs for bachelor and associate degrees through both campus-based programs and web-based distance learning programs, Keiser offers education in the fields of education, business, criminal justice, health care, hospitality, and technology.

With campuses located throughout the State of Florida, Keiser University Port St. Lucie Campus is conveniently located and easily accessible to residents and businesses in St. Lucie County. http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/
   
   



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