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The Communities of Tampa Bay |
Education
is the key to ensuring a healthy future for the Tampa Bay
region. Dozens of well-known universities, community colleges
and technical schools offer the tools needed for a well-trained
workforce, from information technology and healthcare careers
to science and medical technology. Many schools also offer
online distance learning, making it even easier for Tampa
Bay residents to reach their educational goals.
Medical
Schools
Tampa
Bay has three outstanding medical schools for health care
professionals.
- The
USF
College of Medicine has a national reputation
for excellence. More than 2,400 physicians have graduated
from the school since it opened in 1974, and over half pursue
further training in physician residency programs at affiliated
USF hospitals.
- This
year, Florida
State University College of Medicine will open
a new regional branch in Sarasota, the fourth of six regional
campuses that FSU expects to develop in the state. A full
roll-out of the Sarasota campus will take place over the
next few years with the eventual goal of 20 third year and
20 fourth year medical students on-site.
- The
Lake
Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, headquartered
in Erie, Pennsylvania, is opening a regional campus in Manatee
County for the training of osteopathic primary care physicians.
Graduating physicians will have the degree of Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
Nursing
Schools
Whether
Tampa Bay residents are interested in pursuing a career path
as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN),
Tampa Bay has a program to meet every person’s need.
Here are some of the highlights:
- The
USF College of Nursing offers undergraduate, master’s, and
doctoral level nursing degrees, as well as a post master’s
certificate program for advanced registered nurse practitioners.
The college is nearly doubling its undergraduate enrollment
to help meet the national nursing shortage.
- Three
private schools offer nursing programs: Florida Southern
College in Polk County offers a bachelor’s of science nursing
degree, and the University of Tampa offers both bachelor’s
and master’s of science nursing degrees. Keiser College
in Manatee County offers an associate degree in nursing.
- Numerous
Tampa Bay community colleges offer nursing programs, including:
Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community
College, Polk Community College, Sarasota-Manatee Community
College.
- St.
Petersburg College in Pinellas County, previously a junior
college, now offers a four-year nursing program.
- Technical
schools in Sarasota County, Hillsborough County and Pinellas
County offer nursing programs for licensed practical nurses.
Health
Care Management
- Saint
Leo's College in Pasco County offers a four-year health
services management degree for health care professionals
pursuing an administrative career path
Public
Health
- The
USF College of Public Health was the first of its kind in
Florida and continues to be one of only 33 accredited programs
nationwide.
Business,
Engineering, Technology and More
- The
University of South Florida, with a main campus in Tampa,
has branches in Sarasota, Manatee, St. Petersburg and Lakeland.
USF is the second largest university in the Southeast.
- New
College in Sarasota offers a unique liberal arts curriculum.
- Eckerd
College, St. Leo’s College, University of Tampa and Florida
Southern College offer a variety of liberal arts and business
courses for undergraduate and master’s level programs.
- The
Brandon campus of Hillsborough Community College offers
a new medical products development curriculum.
- Sarasota’s
Ringling School of Arts and Design has a national reputation
for programs in computer animation, graphic & interactive
communication, fine arts, illustration, interior design,
photography and digital imaging.
- Manatee
Community College recently opened an innovative Center for
Technology satellite campus in Sarasota’s Lakewood Ranch
master-planned community.
- St.
Petersburg College, previously a two-year college only,
received approval to add four year degrees in education,
nursing, dental hygiene and applied science in technology
management.
High
School Magnet Programs in Health Care and Technology
Tampa
Bay makes every effort to preparing high school students for
careers in health care, technology and other growth industries.
Many counties now offer special magnet programs where in addition
to traditional academic courses, students can pursue studies
in their field of interest.
Here are
some examples:
- Center
for Advanced Technologies at Lakewood High School in Pinellas
County
- Math,
Science, Technology & Engineering at Middleton High
School in Hillsborough County
- Center
for Wellness and Medical Professionals at Boca Ciega High
School and Palm Harbor University High School in Pinellas
County
- Academy
of Health Professionals at Tampa Bay Technical High School
in Hillsborough County
- Academy
for Information Technology at Brandon High School in Hillsborough
County
- Math,
Science and Technology Academy at Sarasota High School in
Sarasota County
- Health
and Human Services Academy at North Port High School in
Sarasota County |
- Information
Technology and Management Academy at North Port High School
in Sarasota County
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