Valencia College
Valencia College
Hispanic Serving Institution
Orlando, Florida, United States
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Our Valencia College
Valencia College is an open access, multi-campus community college serving Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. As the second largest state college in Florida, Valencia College offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associate degrees (A.A. and A.S.), baccalaureate degrees (B.S. and B.A.S.), Career and Technical certificates, Accelerated Skills Training and continuing professional education programs.
Our student population reflects the diverse communities we serve, with 41% Hispanic, 27% Caucasian, 17% African American and 5% Asian students served in 2020-2021. About half of our students are the first generation in their families to attend college.
Here, we believe that anyone can learn anything under the right conditions. We believe that students are unique individuals who experience the College in personal ways, and in order to be successful, they need connection and direction.
At Valencia, we believe that the best ideas are formed and embraced when we collectively contribute to a shared purpose through ongoing dialogue.
Our Programs
Whether they are planning to transfer to a university or enter directly into a career, we offer a variety of
programs to get students where they want to go.
Valencia College offers:
• 1 Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree: The general studies A.A. provides a basic liberal arts education, with courses focused in five key areas: communications, humanities, mathematics, science and social science.
Visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/associateinarts/ for additional information.
• 37 Associate in Science (A.S) Degrees: These degree programs are designed to prepare students for
immediate employment in a specialized career. For a complete list of A.S. programs, visit
https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/associateinscience/.
Within A.S. programs, Valencia offers 96 certificate programs, including Career, Technical and
Advanced Technical Certificates. Our certificate programs, which can be completed in one year or less,
prepare students to enter a specialized career field or upgrade their skills for job advancement.
Visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/certificateprograms/ for details.
• 6 Bachelor’s Degrees: The bachelor’s degree is an upper-level degree that offers students an opportunity
to continue their education beyond the associate level. For more information about bachelor’s degree
programs, visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/bachelorofscience/
Valencia College also provides non-degree programs, including industry-focused training, professional
development, language courses, certifications and custom course development for organizations.
Accelerated Skills Training Programs.
The Accelerated Skills Training programs provide intensive, hands-on training to prepare students for
jobs and careers in the areas of advanced manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation
and logistics. These programs are completed in a short amount of time and are aligned with industries
that CareerSource Central Florida has identified as high growth and in high demand. This provides a
direct and rapid path to expanded economic opportunities for our students.
Language Programs
Continuing Education provides a variety of language programs, products and services to help individuals
learn another language, whether for personal or professional reasons. We have extensive instructor-led
programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as a variety of online language courses. The goal of
these courses is to help students communicate in the target language across a wide range of topics.
Our Accreditation
Valencia College is a member of the Florida College System, a network of 28 state colleges under the
purview of the Florida Department of Education, and is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and bachelor’s degrees
Valencia College is an open access, multi-campus community college serving Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. As the second largest state college in Florida, Valencia College offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associate degrees (A.A. and A.S.), baccalaureate degrees (B.S. and B.A.S.), Career and Technical certificates, Accelerated Skills Training and continuing professional education programs.
Our student population reflects the diverse communities we serve, with 41% Hispanic, 27% Caucasian, 17% African American and 5% Asian students served in 2020-2021. About half of our students are the first generation in their families to attend college.
Here, we believe that anyone can learn anything under the right conditions. We believe that students are unique individuals who experience the College in personal ways, and in order to be successful, they need connection and direction.
At Valencia, we believe that the best ideas are formed and embraced when we collectively contribute to a shared purpose through ongoing dialogue.
Our Programs
Whether they are planning to transfer to a university or enter directly into a career, we offer a variety of
programs to get students where they want to go.
Valencia College offers:
• 1 Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree: The general studies A.A. provides a basic liberal arts education, with courses focused in five key areas: communications, humanities, mathematics, science and social science.
Visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/associateinarts/ for additional information.
• 37 Associate in Science (A.S) Degrees: These degree programs are designed to prepare students for
immediate employment in a specialized career. For a complete list of A.S. programs, visit
https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/associateinscience/.
Within A.S. programs, Valencia offers 96 certificate programs, including Career, Technical and
Advanced Technical Certificates. Our certificate programs, which can be completed in one year or less,
prepare students to enter a specialized career field or upgrade their skills for job advancement.
Visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/certificateprograms/ for details.
• 6 Bachelor’s Degrees: The bachelor’s degree is an upper-level degree that offers students an opportunity
to continue their education beyond the associate level. For more information about bachelor’s degree
programs, visit https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/bachelorofscience/
Valencia College also provides non-degree programs, including industry-focused training, professional
development, language courses, certifications and custom course development for organizations.
Accelerated Skills Training Programs.
The Accelerated Skills Training programs provide intensive, hands-on training to prepare students for
jobs and careers in the areas of advanced manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation
and logistics. These programs are completed in a short amount of time and are aligned with industries
that CareerSource Central Florida has identified as high growth and in high demand. This provides a
direct and rapid path to expanded economic opportunities for our students.
Language Programs
Continuing Education provides a variety of language programs, products and services to help individuals
learn another language, whether for personal or professional reasons. We have extensive instructor-led
programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as a variety of online language courses. The goal of
these courses is to help students communicate in the target language across a wide range of topics.
Our Accreditation
Valencia College is a member of the Florida College System, a network of 28 state colleges under the
purview of the Florida Department of Education, and is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and bachelor’s degrees
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