Academic Credit courses assist you in maintaining professional certification, lead to degrees or certificates, or provide convenient class times and locations to fit your schedule. Courses may be offered in compressed time frames, at off-campus locations or as weekend Executive Programs. The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS) also offers a number of Study/Travel Programs, in which a student may earn academic credit while traveling and studying in exciting locations throughout the world.

Academic credit programs that are offered through the the College of Continuing and Professional Studies are listed throughout the schedule of classes. You may register for those courses through the Office of the Registrar and outreach centers.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

• Via simulcast teleconference to St. Petersburg College, Florida - The School operates on a Track concept with a core of 36 semester credits required of all students, 15 credits required for the Track, and 9 semester credits of hospitality management electives. Under this system, the student enjoys maximum flexibility in choosing an area of emphasis while being assured of comprehensive coverage of all areas of hospitality management. http://hospitality.fiu.edu/petersburg.htm

• Switzerland Program - Offered on the lakeside campus of DCT International Hotel & Business Management School in Luzern, Switzerland. Although specially designed to give non-U.S. students more opportunity to gain the considerable advantages the FIU degree offers in pursuing a management career in the international hotel, restaurant and tourism industries, it also offers students from the U.S. an exciting opportunity to enhance their education and life experience with one or more terms in Switzerland and valuable industry training in Europe. http://hospitality.fiu.edu/luzern/fiu_switzerland.htm
  

Bachelor of Public Administration Degree Program - The BPA degree is appropriate for students seeking or currently pursuing a public service career. This program is being offered through Miami-Dade County at the Stephen P. Clark Building in Downtown Miami to accommodate County employees. To be eligible for admission, students must have completed an Associates in Arts degree at a Florida public community college.
Contact: Anthony Cruz, Program Director, at 305-348-1691, cruza@fiu.edu or visit: http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/emprel/bpa.htm

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Jamaica (Cohort 1 & 2) - Complete your education with a bachelor of science in Computer Science.

Master of Science in Forensic Science - The International Forensic Research Institute (IFRI) Masters program offers an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in forensic science laboratories. The program may also be suitable preparation for doctoral instruction in several disciplines. This is primarily a research degree, emphasizing critical thinking through research, presentation, and publication on each student's original problem.

Masters of Public Administration Degree Program - An MDU/FIU Partnership.
Contact: Anthony Cruz, Program Director, at 305-348-1691, cruza@fiu.edu or visit: http://www.co.miami-dade.fl.us/emprel/mpa.htm

Master of Public Health - The MPH is a 46 credit hour online program designed to provide fundamental skills in core areas of Public Health and to server those seeking a broader base of knowladge to improve environmental and personal health services for the community.
Contact: Anthony Cruz, Program Director, at 305-348-1691, cruza@fiu.edu or visit: http://chua2.fiu.edu/distance_learning/Public_Health/MPH.htm

Master of Science in Hospitality Management - Executive Masters Track - A Master of Science in Hospitality Management, this track is an intensive, 18-month degree program requiring participants to complete 30 credit hours/10 courses of graduate work. http://hospitality.fiu.edu/executive_masters/

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - The online Master of Science in Occupational Therapy consists of 36 credits including a project. The project will increase understanding of the theoretical bases and current issues of occupational therapy practice. Students will also develop critical problem solving, research, and writing skills. Contact: Anthony Cruz, Program Director, at 305-348-1691, cruza@fiu.edu or visit: http://chua2.fiu.edu/distance_learning/occupational_therapy/MSOT.htm

Professional Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Undergraduate) - This certificate program allows the certificate candidate to study interdisciplinary political, economic, and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Eighteen undergraduate credits (2000-4000 level courses) and language proficiency certification are required to obtain the certificate. Certificate candidates can obtain in-depth instruction in the Latin American and Caribbean region without enrolling in an undergraduate degree program.

Professional Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Graduate) - This certificate program allows the certificate candidate to study interdisciplinary political, economic, and social issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Fifteen graduate credits (5000-7000 level courses) and language proficiency certification are required to obtain the certificate. Certificate candidates can obtain in-depth instruction in the Latin American and Caribbean region without enrolling in a graduate degree program.

Public Administration and Criminal Justice courses at the Miami Beach Police Dept. - We are currently offering undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Adminstration and Criminal Justice at the Miami Beach Police Department. Any Miami Beach employee who meets the requirement can take these courses.
Contact: Anthony Cruz, Program Director, at 305-348-1691, cruza@fiu.edu.

School Food Service Management Certificate - This certificate is an innovative and comprehensive professional training program encompassing the fundamentals of school food service management.

Spanish-Language Journalism - With Emphasis in Investigative Reporting Program Sheet. This program is designed for those who want to work at the professional level in the Spanish-Language media in the U.S., Latin America, or Europe. The focus of the program is the development of the writing, critical thinking, analytic and ethical skills necessary for a professional career in journalism. http://www.fiu.edu/~journal/

Study Abroad Programs

These programs offer the best opportunity to earn credits towards your degree while abroad in an exotic destination with an FIU professor and friends. FIU and Non-FIU students of all levels may participate in the Study Abroad Program through the Office of International Studies for a period between two and eight weeks. The program consists of taking FIU classes in an international setting during the Summer semesters (some exceptions may apply).

For program and travel details, please contact the Office of International Studies at (305) 348-2659 or visit http://intered.fiu.edu/study_abroad/study_abroad.php. You may also send an email to: intered@fiu.edu.

Study Abroad Programs 2003

FIU Study Abroad programs are short-term summer programs that help students earn credits toward their degree with the benefit of instruction by FIU professors abroad. Opportunities are available in Europe, the Americas and Asia and include options in a variety of academic disciplines. Examples include programs in art and education in China, environment and culture in Jamaica, or business administration in the European Union. Click on a flag below for more information.

For more information visit http://intered.fiu.edu/study_abroad/study_abroad.php

Off-Campus Degrees & Courses

Specially designed credit courses and programs can be arranged through CAPS, including degree or certificate programs to be held "in-house" for your employees or through the expansion of the interactive distance learning network. For information about resources for off-campus students, please view our Contract Training section. Current courses and programs include:

College of Business Administration
Weekend Bachelor of Business Administration
The Weekend BBA program is completed in 21 months. Classes are held on Saturdays to suit the working professional. For further information, call (305) 348-4052.

College of Education

Ed.D. Degree
Two tracks, Administration and Community College Teaching, are taught at Miami Dade Community College, Wolfson and Kendall Campuses. For further information, call (305) 348-2724 or (305) 348-1921.

B.S. in Vocational Industrial Education - Organizational Training
This program prepares individuals to become professional trainers and instruction in non-public school settings. Classes are taught at Miami Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus. For further information, call (305) 348-3391 or (305) 348-3389.

School of Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
All classes are held at Miami Dade Community College, North Campus, in the evening. It is a great opportunity to prepare for work with the airlines, cruise lines, hotels, convention bureaus, and transportation companies. For more information, call Adele Smith at (305) 919-4500.

College of Health and Urban Affairs
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Metro-Dade Police Training Center
M.S. in Criminal Justice: Metro-Dade Police Training Center
B.P.A. in Public Administration: Miami Police Department
B.P.A. in Public Administration: Clerk of the Court Building
M.P.A. in Public Administration: Downtown Government Center
For further information on the College of Health and Urban Affairs degree programs, contact Anthony Cruz at (305) 348-5890.

Executive Programs
Executive Programs are offered at the graduate level. All classes are designed to accommodate working professionals and are kept small to ensure personal attention. Current Executive Programs at Florida International University include:

Executive MBA Program (EMBA)
The EMBA program is completed in 21 months by attending classes three Saturdays and one Friday per month. Classes are held at the state-of-the-art conference center on the North Campus. For more details, call (305) 348-1036 or send an email to bodev@servms.fiu.edu. You can also visit the EMBA web site at http://www.fiu.edu/~emba

Executive Master of Science in Taxation Program (EMST)
The EMST program is an innovative program designed to meet the unique technological demands and seasonal time constraints of CPAs, accountants, attorneys and other working tax professionals. Each course will meet for seven Saturdays, with no classes held during the tax filing season. For more details, call (305) 919-5514 or visit the EMST web site at http://www.fiu.edu/~emst

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