Profile: Florida Technical College of Jacksonville

Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary training in specialized business fields. FTC offers both associate degree and diploma programs in today's fastest growing occupations, such as medical assistant, business, paralegal studies, medical administrative assistant, network administration, programming, and computer drafting and design.

FTC has added new locations and programs to meet the changing needs of the Florida community. The Orlando main campus and Jacksonville main campus were first opened in 1982. The Lakeland branch was founded in 1990 and the DeLand campus followed in 1997.

Florida Technical College programs are exciting and dynamic, evolving over the years to meet the needs of students and the job marketplace. Business and Management Technology and Electronics/Computer Technology degrees were first offered in 1984, followed by the Computer Drafting and Design degree in 1986. Medical Administrative Assistant and Network Administration/Programming degrees, and Network Administration and C++/JAVA Programming diplomas were added to the curriculum in 1996. Network Administration/Hardware was offered in 2001, Web Site and Graphic Design in 2002. Medical Assistant was offered in 2003, and Paralegal Studies was added in 2005.

Accredidation

Florida Technical College is a Junior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Associates of Science degrees and academic diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Council is located at 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002 (202/336-6780).

Mission

The mission of Florida Technical College is to provide education and training that enables graduates to obtain entry-level employment. Florida Technical College is committed to encouraging the intellectual pursuits of men and women in a variety of business and technical areas. The College strives to maintain the flexibility necessary to meet the needs of a diverse population and the varying educational requirements prompted by the changes in the society it serves. The College recognizes the need to encourage creative activities and community involvement commensurate with institutional resources and abilities.

Objectives

Florida Technical College is committed to your success. Our objectives are designed to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to find employment and compete in today's job marketplace.

1. To prepare men and women in occupational skills necessary to qualify them for entry into their chosen fields.
2. To encourage intellectual pursuits and personal development needed to meet the demands of our high-tech society.
3. To provide a faculty and administrative staff which possess the technical expertise and facility to instill the highest level of professional performance and behavior.
4. To provide the necessary modern facilities, equipment, and professional educators which will enhance a productive learning experience.
5. To provide an overall atmosphere that will advance the growth of mature and professional attitudes.