Miami Dade College (MDC), the biggest institution of higher education located in the United States, boasts eight campuses, a 2009-2010 enrollment of 164,798 and more than 300 programs of study. Degrees offered include Vocational Technical Certificates, Advanced Technical Certificates, Associate in Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science. Areas of study at Miami Dade include architecture and interior design, aviation, business, community education, computer and engineering technologies, education, entertainment and design, fire and environmental sciences, funeral service, health sciences, justice and nursing. Students may attend daytime and evening classes on Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday at MDC. Strong academic students may apply to honors college, a demanding, program of study to earn an Associate in Arts degree with honors.
Founded in Puerto Rico in 1966, Carlos Albizu University (CAU) established the Miami Campus in 1980. CAU offers degrees in business, psychology and education. Business degrees include a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Psychology degrees include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology and a Doctor of Psychology. Education degrees consist of a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, a Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education and a Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Students may also earn an English for Speakers of Other Languages certificate to aid foreign English speaking students in developing their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills.
One of the largest 25 universities in the nation, Florida International University's student body surpasses 44,000. Florida International University offers more than 200 programs to earn a graduate certificate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral degree or educational specialist and doctor of education degree. Academics at Florida International University include accounting, advertising, civil engineering, construction management, electrical engineering, economics, finance, forensic science, history, interior design, journalism, landscape architecture, marine biology, music, nursing, political science, real estate, social work, taxation, urban education and visual arts.
Founded in 1892, students may attend Brown Mackie College in 13 states, including Miami, Florida. Brown Mackie College teaches one course per month and as a result, students can complete one subject before moving on to the next course. Brown Mackie College offers certificate programs, diploma programs, two-year associate's degree programs and four-year bachelor's degree programs. Academics include accounting technology, business management, early childhood education, medical assisting, health care administration, criminal justice, paralegal, information technology, architectural design and drafting.