Advanced Diploma
About The University
About the Program
Key Points about the Program
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Admission Process
Download application forms
Course Schedule
Intake Periods
Course Fees
About The University
Broward College, previously known as Broward Community College, was established in 1959 by the Florida Legislature to create a broad public community system. Broward College is a member institution of the Florida College System.
It is a U.S. college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
About the Program
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in the States, you generally spend four years of studies in a college or university (”College” and “University” are used interchangeably). Regardless of the University you go to, or the major you pursue, the first two years of studies are typically the same general education classes in which students choose from a wide variety of courses. The Broward College Advanced Diploma program offered through the Center for American Education gives students an option to complete their general education classes in Singapore and then transfer to the U.S. for the third and fourth year of the bachelor’s degree.
Key Points about the Program
• Two year Advanced Diploma in General Education in partnership with Broward College.
• All classes are in English and occur face-to-face at the CAE campus in the Bestway Building, with student-teacher ratios of 1:10.
• Student-centered curriculum integrates inquiry-based learning, reflective thinking and problem solving.
• Focus is on learning and applying knowledge to “real world” situations in a global world.
• Fully taught by highly qualified western-trained faculty (all have master’s or doctorate degrees) in Singapore.
• Credits transferable to U.S., Australia, Canada, UK, etc, universities to complete the bachelor’s degree in their choice of specialization.
• Diverse student body from countries such as Singapore, U.S., Switzerland, France, Britain, China, Japan, Korea & Indonesia.
• Overall lower tuition & living costs compared to studying in U.S.
Curriculum
Teacher: Minimum Student - 1 : 10
Teacher: Maximum Student – 1 : 25
Courses Duration
Duration of course (60 credits)
Typically 2 years, or 4 terms (2 Fall, 2 Winter) of 16 weeks each
Classes meet one hour/credit/week for 16 weeks, total classroom hours equal to 48 for a 3-credit class. However, students can also take classes in Summer term, where the 48 contact hours are spread over only 4 or 8 weeks, and could shorten the overall duration. All classes are delivered face-to-face. Assessment differs from class to class, by the lecturer’s discretion.
Students may take up to 18 or 21 credits in a semester. But a typical full time student has 15 hours of class per week.
Mode of Delivery
All courses are face-to-face.
Courses Taught
Students select courses each semester from areas like Languages, Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Mathematics. You may view examples of courses that may be offered at http://www.broward.edu/bcc_catalog/2010/. To get a better understanding of how the program works, please contact our staff for an appointment.
Graduation Requirements
ENC1101 ——————————————–——–————— 3 CREDITS
ENC1102 or ENC2210 —————————–——————- 3 CREDITS
SPC1024 or SPC1608 ————————–———————– 3 CREDITS
HUMANITIES ————————————–———————- 6 CREDITS
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ———————————- 3 CREDITS
HISTORICAL,POLITICAL AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES — 3 CREDITS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ———————————————— 3 CREDITS
PHYSICAL SCIENCE —————————————————- 3 CREDITS
SCIENCE LAB ————————————————————– 1 CREDIT
HLP1081 ——————————————————————– 2 CREDITS
MATH ———————————————————————— 6 CREDITS
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS — 36 credits
OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Should include completion of the combination of University pre requisites and Institutional recommendations for a total of 24 credits)
ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRED
( ) +ANY TRANSFERABLE COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE ——- 24 CREDITS
TOTAL OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ——————— 24 credits
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS —————————————- 60 credits
To graduate with an Advanced Diploma, students must complete 60 semester hours of academic credit with a grade of point average of at least 2.0. In selecting courses, students should consider specific programmatic requirements of the upper level institution to which they intend to transfer.
Entry Requirements
The Broward College’s program is open to all students who meet the admission requirements:
• High school graduate OR
• Students with at least 4 ‘O’ level passes of grades C and above
• TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based) or 173 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) or IELTS 5.5 for students whose first language is not English
• Placement tests in English and Math
• SAT not required
For students who do not meet the English and Math placement test requirements, ESL program and Math courses are required.
‘A’ level students and Polytechnic graduates can also apply for the program and will receive course exemptions depending on their coursework in the junior college or polytechnic.
Admission Process
Applications for admission are accepted at any time during the year, and students may begin studying in August, January or June. Applications must be submitted together with official transcripts and certificates, with translations. Applicants will be notified of a decision after review and evaluation of the application and all relevant records. Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus for a personal interview and tour. Assistance with student visas is available.
Download application forms here:
- CAE Application Form: English / Chinese 华文
- Broward College International Student Application Form: English
For Foreign Students:
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Student’s Pass Application Forms (eForm 16 & Form V103) must be downloaded here.
Course Schedule
You may view the course schedules for the current and coming semesters at the following links:
• Winter 2010 >> Calendar (Calendar2) (Course Descriptions) – Class registration form
• Summer 2010 >> (Semester Calendar) (Course Descriptions) (Calendar for Summer10_I & II) (Calendar for Summer10 II & III) (Classes in Sessions I II III)
• Summer 2010 (ESL) >> (Semester Calendar)
• Fall 2010 >> (Semester Calender) – (Calendar for Fall) – Class registration form
• Fall 2010 (EAP) >> (Calendar for Fall)
Intake Periods
There are 3 intake periods each year:
- January, June and August
Next intake start date: 23 Aug 2010
Course Fees
BREAKDOWN OF COURSE FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Course fees payable varies per semester depending on course selection and number of credits enrolled in.
+ students who can provide evidence of having their own insurance and part-time students need not subscribe
MISCELLANEOUS FEES[1]
[1] Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.