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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.
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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 their 50 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
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| 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 |
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| 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/
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| 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 |
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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
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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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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OVERVIEW REPORT
Educational Attainment Overview Report  |
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Economic Development Council of
St. Lucie County
1850 S.W. Fountainview Blvd., Ste. 205
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 879-4144
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