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About Westwood College

Westwood College Mission

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College’s programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.

Westwood College

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent organization for Westwood College. Since its inception, Alta has been a leader in career-focused education, meeting workforce needs in high-demand employment fields. As occupational challenges and opportunities are recognized, Alta develops new programs in cooperation with industry leaders to meet the needs of their students and graduates and of employers, as well. As their success has grown, so has their company; they currently employ more than 3,000 full-time employees, including 1,200 full and adjunct instructors.

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Today, Westwood has 17 campuses across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia and a top-ranked online campus. Westwood offers a unique hands-on, career-focused curriculum providing three-year bachelor’s degrees in high-growth fields. They have more than 15,000 students enrolled in one of their 27 degree programs in business, design, technology, industrial services, justice and healthcare. To date, more than 20,000 Westwood graduates have transformed their lives by obtaining the skills, tools, experience and connections necessary to achieve meaningful careers.

Westwood College Accreditation

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007. HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review.

The following campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT):

California Campuses

Westwood College – Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
Westwood College – Inland Empire (Upland, CA)
Westwood College – South Bay (Torrance, CA)

Colorado Campuses

Westwood College – Denver North (Denver, CO)
Westwood College – Denver South (Denver, CO

Texas Campuses

Westwood College – Houston South (Houston, TX)

Virginia Campuses

Westwood College – Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA)
Westwood College – Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA)

The following campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS):

California Campuses

Westwood College – Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Westwood College – Online Campus

Illinois Campuses

Westwood College – DuPage (Woodridge, IL)
Westwood College – Chicago Loop (Chicago, IL)
Westwood College – O’Hare Airport (Schiller Park, IL)
Westwood College – River Oaks (Calumet City, IL)

Georgia Campuses

Westwood College – Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta, GA)
Westwood College – Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA)

Texas Campuses

Westwood College – Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Westwood College – Fort Worth (Euless, TX)

About YTI Career Institute

YTI Career Institute wants to help – it’s their passion. And they know just what you’re looking for: FAST, AFFORDABLE training that gets you the CAREER you want. They understand that time and money are precious resources — that’s why for over 40 years, YTI has been helping people of all ages get the accelerated, cost-effective training they need to start successful careers quickly. At YTI, find your path towards making a good living doing something you are passionate about. It’s time for you to get in, get out, and get going with your life, and they are here to help!

YTI, a Career Institute with campuses in York, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg and Altoona PA, is helping committed students start rewarding careers through industry-focused, hands-on training in as little as 9 months. YTI Career Institute offers Business, Culinary, Medical and Technology courses including: Business Administration, Computer Systems Specialist, Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy Practitioner, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Motorsports Technology and more.

YTI Career Institute History

YTI is a private post-secondary institution of higher education serving south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The Institute offers degree programs, as well as programs leading to professional certifications and diplomas. YTI was established in 1967, when local businessmen in York, Pennsylvania, started a co-educational institution to train entry-level draftsmen in response to the expressed needs of area industries. The initial location of the Institute was on Richland Avenue in York. The first program was in Design Drafting Technology.

In 1979, the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (now known as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology) granted its initial accreditation to the institution. In 1981, the Institute moved to West King Street in downtown York. It began offering a program in Electronics Technology in 1984. One year later, it moved to a location on Whiteford Road in Springettsbury Township, a nearby suburb.

In 1985, the Institute expanded its program offerings with its initial business programs. The Institute developed these programs as a result of market research showing the York area had viable employment needs in these fields. In 1987, the Pennsylvania Department of Education authorized YTI to award the Associate in Specialized Technology and Associate in Specialized Business degrees.

In the fall of 1992, the Institute leased additional classroom facilities at the Cyber Center on Pennsylvania Ave in York, and began offering a diploma program in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology at the site. In the face of continually increasing enrollments and new program offerings, the Institute purchased 13 acres on Williams Road in Springettsbury Township and broke ground in the summer of 1994 for a new 60,000 square foot facility.

In July 1995, the Institute moved into its new campus and more technology programs were added.

At the beginning of 1999, another Associate in Specialized Business Degree program in Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management was introduced and in 2000, the Institute began offering a diploma program in Pastry Arts. The majority of the Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management program and Pastry Arts program were offered at the Culinary Arts Center of Lancaster County Career and Technology located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.

Due to the success of the culinary programs, YTI decided to purchase a 52,000 square-foot facility located at 3050 Hempland Road, Lancaster, PA, to accommodate its growing student population. Also, the new location provides the opportunity to add additional programs. In the fall of 2003, YTI closed the Mt. Joy locations and opened the Lancaster campus.

Due to strong market demands, the allied health division was created and started its first program, Medical Assistant in July 2004. Also in July 2004, the Public Safety & Security Administration (since renamed Criminal Justice & First Response) program began at the Lancaster campus. The Medical Office Assistant program started its first students in October 2004. Medical Coding was added in October 2005 and Dental Assisting in October 2006.

In 2006, the school changed its name to YTI Career Institute. Also in 2006, YTI purchased the Computer Learning Network schools in Altoona and Mechanicsburg.

The Computer Learning Network was incorporated in Pennsylvania as the Computer Learning Center, Inc. in March of 1982, and the first classes began in July of 1982. In June of 1987, the Computer Learning Center, Inc. was purchased by Continental Training Services of Indianapolis, Indiana. Shortly thereafter, the name of the school was officially changed to Computer Learning Network. In February 1988, the school was granted approval to operate a branch campus in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In June 1992, the Altoona facility was approved as a free-standing private career school. On November 12, 1992, the school was purchased by officers of the school under the corporate name of CLN Acquisition, Inc. d/b/a Computer Learning Network.

Medical programs were added to the school’s menu of programs in 1994. In 2000 the Massage Therapy Practitioner program was added.

Due to the success of the motorcycle program, YTI decided to open the Motorcycle Technology Center, a 15,000 square foot facility located at 52 Grumbacher Road to accommodate its growing Motorcycle Technology program.

YTI has grown significantly from its small beginnings some 39 years ago and now serves a population of approximately 1000 students at the York campus, 600 students at the Lancaster campus, 200 students at the Altoona campus, and 400 at the Mechanicsburg campus. The YTI schools remain committed to its mission of serving the career and personal goals of students and meeting the employment needs of business in the local region.

Accreditation

YTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

License

YTI Career Institute is licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Degree Authority

YTI has approval by the Division of Academic Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education, to award the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree and the Associate in Specialized Business Degree.

About Arcadia University Online

Business, Education and Other Programs and Courses are Now Available Online!

Your personal and career goals have never been closer. From your home or office computer, you can earn credits at one of the finest universities in the region: Arcadia University Online.

Whether you’re interested in taking undergraduate, graduate or certificate courses, the range of options and the flexibility to learn on your schedule, without traveling to campus, make Arcadia Online an attractive option. Be educated by Arcadia’s distinguished faculty in an interactive, virtual classroom setting.

Arcadia University History

Two centuries ago, little else traveled through the wilderness of westernmost Pennsylvania except for the Ohio and the Beaver Rivers. At their confluence, the French established a trading post. Here members of the Delaware, the Shawnee and the Iroquois tribes would gather to barter and exchange goods with the European traders.

The rivers were essential for travel, for sustenance and for military defense. During the American Revolutionary War, General McIntosh of Washington’s Colonial Army built a fort at this place where the Beaver River flowed into the Ohio.

But as the war ended, time passed, and the population expanded, McIntosh’s fort became a town: Beaver, Pa. The land was bountiful, but the citizens still hungered for knowledge. In 1853, an intellectual outpost was born – a school to teach such liberal arts as ancient history, rhetoric, logic, analogy.

This school on the Beaver and Ohio Rivers attained collegiate status in 1872 and was named Beaver College. Nonetheless, times change, towns change, even colleges change. In 1925 Beaver College moved east to Jenkintown, Pa., where it attracted more students.

This location afforded larger facilities, a more adequate campus and greater opportunities for development. The change resulted in such an increase in enrollment that the Board of Trustees found it desirable to impose limitations on the annual enrollment in order to maintain the advantages of a small college.

It soon became apparent that additional property would be needed to provide for the expansion of the College. In the autumn of 1928, the Trustees were fortunate in securing a nearby estate located in Glenside, Pa., and known as Grey Towers. With its spacious grounds and stone buildings, it provides a campus of great dignity and beauty. The College operated both the Jenkintown and Glenside campuses into the mid-1960s, when it consolidated all activities onto the Grey Towers property, in Glenside, a suburb of metropolitan Philadelphia.

Originally under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Arcadia University now maintains an historic relationship with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), but is independently controlled and ecumenical in spirit.

In the summer of the year 2000, the Board of Trustees approved a historic decision to change the name and status of the school to Arcadia University.

In the past 30 years, Arcadia University has grown significantly from a small undergraduate, liberal arts college serving a traditional-age student body, to a comprehensive university serving more than 3,700 men and women, ages 17 to 77, through part-time and full-time, daytime, and evening, undergraduate and graduate programs. The University also operates one of the largest study abroad programs in the U.S., serving another 3,000 students each year.

Student Body: 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students, both full-time and part-time, including 2,000 full-time undergraduates.

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.F.A., and B.S. in more than 45 fields of study; M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.S., M.P.H. and doctoral graduate degrees.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Average Undergraduate Class Size: 16

Faculty: 380 faculty members; 89 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields. Courses are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants.

Accreditation

Arcadia University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The University is approved for teacher education by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, New Jersey, New York and other states (through reciprocity agreements). The American Medical Association approves Arcadia University for pre-professional education in medicine and allied health fields. The Department of Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society. The Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs has accredited the master’s degree Physician Assistant program. The M.S. in Genetic Counseling is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. The M.A. in Counseling Psychology has been accepted for membership in the Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology and qualifies students to sit for the National Counselor’s Examination (NCE) and/or licensure in Pennsylvania, and the American Psychological Association has authorized the University to award continuing education credits. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court accepts Arcadia University degrees to register law students. The Forensic Science program has been granted full accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. The University’s undergraduate business program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Arcadia is a member of the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA), the American Institute of Graphic Design and the Service Members Opportunity Colleges. Students who complete the Master of Science in Public Health are eligible to sit for the National Certifying Exam for Health Education Specialists (CHES). Documents of accreditation may be reviewed in the President’s Office by appointment.

About Chancellor University

Chancellor University is a highly motivated, energetic team of business scholars, academics, and practitioners who are working diligently on transforming their 160 year-old university into a regional powerhouse for business education and innovation. They offer a cutting-edge instructional environment that matches the fast-paced, demanding needs of today’s global educational market place.

At Chancellor University, they believe that local colleges and universities can do more to help regional and national businesses expand and prosper. They also believe that regional colleges, universities and firms are truly interdependent, and that all parties should be working together to advance regional business interests.

The undergraduate division is home to business degrees, paralegal and applied information technology degrees. Students can study many different specializations, from accounting and corporate management to sports management.Chancellor University has Learning Centers throughout the Cleveland area. Four area locations allow students to attend classes in the communities where they live and work.

Chancellor University offers the eight-week Accelerated Degree Program and numerous learning and scheduling options for students at its satellite centers, including a full online program for the adult learner.

Mission

Chancellor University, rooted in northeast Ohio, is a premier global institution offering educational opportunities to a multi-national student body, which includes first-generation college students and working adults. Chancellor University students graduate with real-world knowledge and skills that prepare them for a lifetime of professional achievement, civic engagement, and personal fulfillment in a fast-paced, ever-changing, pluralistic world. Chancellor University graduates demonstrate critical thinking, integrity, professionalism, and leadership in their careers and in their communities.

Vision

Chancellor University is the global opportunity university for first-generation college students and working adults who want to improve their careers and lives through relevant education.

Accreditation

Chancellor University is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher education. The University offers academic programs in both business and non-business fields leading to Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and Certificate’s in recognition of professional training and development. Chancellor University has a 160-year tradition of success in preparing students for careers in business and other professions.

Chancellor University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

About Colorado State University Global Campus

Colorado State University Global Campus offers real degrees designed to fit into your real life. Their 8-week course format and multiple start dates allow you to start when the time is right for you. The convenience of 100% online classes is ideal for the adult learner, particularly for those who work full-time, have families and are unable to get to a traditional campus. You really can live your life while completing your bachelor’s degree or earning your master’s degree.

You don’t have to wait until you earn your degree to see the results in your day-to-day job. You will quickly learn real knowledge for real world applications in their career-relevant, accredited online degree programs. It’s exactly what you need in today’s competitive marketplace. A quality degree from a reputable institution really does matter to employers and also provides you with the competitive edge you need to succeed.

Colorado State University Global Campus delivers the next generation of online education that lives up to the reputation of the Colorado State University System for quality and innovation. Their real degree programs provide you with a real opportunity to succeed. Their 8 week courses and multiple start dates were designed to fit into your busy schedule.

Colorado State University Global Campus provides a first-of-its-kind tuition guarantee: you will pay the same rate for your entire degree program as long as you remain continuously enrolled. No more tuition hikes!

CSU-Global Campus was created with a unique role and mission of partnering with the Colorado Community College System to provide a seamless pathway for students to earn a 4-year degree from their state public higher education system.

Courses have been developed by faculty who are experts in online teaching and learning and have a record of scholarship, publication, conference presentations and national recognition.

Vision

Colorado State University Global Campus will be the premier provider of innovative higher learning opportunities for non-traditional students in Colorado and beyond.

Mission

Colorado State University Global Campus are committed to advancing student success in a global society, investing in human capital, expanding the state economy, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens in the state of Colorado and beyond by providing access to dynamic degree programs characterized by academic excellence, innovative delivery technologies, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Values

They will utilize the CSU System Board of Governors set of values to formulate actions, direct decision making and lead employees in pursuit of its mission.

· Be accountable
· Promote civic responsibility
· Employ a customer focus
· Promote freedom of expression
· Demonstrate inclusiveness and diversity
· Encourage and reward innovation
· Act with integrity and mutual respect
· Provide opportunity and access
· Support excellence in teaching and research

Frequently Asked Questions

Are CSU-Global Campus degree programs accredited?

Yes, CSU-Global Campus degree programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accrediting body for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, under extended accreditation from the CSU system campuses.

Do I have to attend classes at the Fort Collins or Pueblo campus in order to complete my bachelor’s degree or earn a master’s degree?

You do not have to attend a physical campus to get your degree from CSU-Global Campus because they are the virtual campus within the Colorado State University System. They provide 100% online bachelor’s degree completion programs as well as master’s degree programs. Classes are 8-weeks long and since it’s all online, you set your own schedule!

Is it true that employers do not consider online degrees to be as high of quality as degrees earned in a traditional classroom?

Employers consider online degrees just as viable as those earned while attending class on campus. However, it does matter where you get your degree, and what type of accreditation the degree programs have. You can rest assured that CSU-Global Campus degree programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accrediting body for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, under extended accreditation from the CSU System campuses. A CSU-Global Campus degree is a real degree from a real university – and helps position you for the competitive marketplace.

CSU-Global Campus is so new, are there a lot of students enrolled?

Their first class launched in September 2008. Today, more than 1,000 students are actively pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree, and many more ready to start. No other public university has launched a 100% online campus and has seen similar results. What’s the secret to their success? Their student-centric approach works! They’re here to help their students succeed and 96% of their students say that they are enjoying their learning experience with them.

About Davenport University Online

Davenport University Online offers master’s and bachelor’s degree programs in the growing fields of business, technology and health professions.

At Davenport, they don’t try to duplicate what other institutions are doing. They create innovative programs to give you a unique edge. And, at Davenport University Online, they deliver education in a convenient format to meet your busy lifestyle.

Mission

Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century.

In support of its mission, Davenport University:

• Functions as an independent institution of higher education with a main campus – the W.A. Lettinga campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan – along with 13 other campuses throughout the state.
• Specializes in undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare individuals for careers in business, technology and health professions.
• Provides business education on location, at off-campus sites, and through online programs.
• Offers educational programs and services designed to serve recent high-school graduates, adults, organizations and international students.

Vision

Davenport University aspires to be a world-class business school, excelling in career preparation, career advancement, and professional development. With its distinguished reputation for mentoring and practical learning, Davenport will teach students to think creatively and recognize opportunity in a dynamic economy. The University will also instill in students an appreciation for civic responsibility in the communities where they live and work.

Accreditation

Being awarded accreditation means that Davenport University underwent a voluntary independent review of its educational programs and that the University met the standards determined by:

Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
30 North LaSalle St.Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
1-800-621-7440

Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University is an outstanding four-year college with a solid academic foundation. Having been accredited since 1946 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central (regional) Accrediting Association, DSU is currently enjoying 10 years’ of full accreditation by the Commission, the maximum awarded to any institution.

The Teacher Education Program was recently reaccredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and both levels of our nursing program, associate and bachelor’s degrees, are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing. The Music Program is recognized for its quality through the National Association of the Schools for Music. The Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program is recognized by the National Collegiate Honors Council as being the premier honors program in the nation. These accreditations by national agencies attest to the quality and strength of our over-all academic program at DSU.

Over 75% of Dickinson State University’s faculty have doctorate or terminal degrees with credentials from major universities across the nation. Several of these faculty are nationally known authorities in their fields of study. If you enroll at Dickinson State, you will have the opportunity to study and learn with these highly qualified faculty in classes that generally have twenty or so students in them. Certainly by the time you are a senior, you will know these faculty on a first-name basis as both mentor and friend.

The physical plant of Dickinson State is modern and comfortable to provide you with buildings where living and learning are enhanced. Several major renovation projects (the Student Center, Klinefelter Hall and the Murphy Hall Science Building) are noteworthy for their beauty and practicality. And, several more major projects are planned for the future. Stoxen Library is completely automated and the up-to-date computer facilities provide more student access than larger universities can.

With 50 separate major and 62 minor programs, you will certainly find a course of study that will be just right for you at DSU, a full service university. The final proof of their academic quality is the great placement success our students enjoy after graduating. Dickinson State students are sought after nationwide in their major programs of teacher education, nursing, and business while many of their pre-professional students have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, and dentists after having attended some of the most prestigious graduate schools in the nation.

University Location

Dickinson State is located in Dickinson, North Dakota, a city of 17,000, near the rugged and beautiful North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, golfing, hunting, and fishing are located within minutes of campus. Dickinson is located along Interstate 94 and the community is served by commercial bus and air service for easy access.

Degrees

Dickinson State offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of University Studies, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology, and Associate Degrees.

About Ellis University

Ellis University was founded in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, with the intent of providing working professional students with a quality education in an online format convenient to their schedule. Ellis was also granted national (DETC) and regional (HLC) accreditation in 2008.

Ellis University is dedicated to the development and implementation of timely relevant courses that provide students with a solid foundation on which to build their current or future career.

Ellis cultivates relationships between the faculty and students as well as within the student body to create a community that learns and expresses new thought together as the university grows and develops.

Academics

Ellis University offers many accredited online college degrees, certificates and specializations within their four online colleges. At Ellis University, coursework is based on real-world scenarios, enabling you to “learn-by-doing” so you can apply your new skills almost immediately. In addition, Ellis’ online courses incorporate the latest interactive features-such as streaming video, online simulations and personalized communications tools-bringing the material to life and ensuring that you continuously stay connected to your instructors and classmates.

This personalized, career-based curriculum gives Ellis a unique advantage over other online schools, especially among busy professionals seeking to advance their careers. Ellis offers both masters and online bachelor degrees.

Ellis University’s Mission and Values

The mission of Ellis University is to help a diverse population of students transform their lives and contribute to their professions and communities. Ellis is a learning-centered University dedicated to connecting learner needs with institutional resources to create and communicate knowledge through a variety of program delivery methods and technologies. Ellis University offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs that feature the flexibility and convenience desired by working adult students.

Core Values

• Develop and sustain relevant high quality academic programs that meet student and societal needs and reflect contemporary and future trends in the professions served by the University
• Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service
• Maximize services for all students to be successful in achieving their academic goals
• Provide a university community that is welcoming, diverse, and inclusive
• Develop and maintain effective and responsible fiscal, administrative, and governance systems and policies to ensure sustainability and optimization or resources

Ellis University Accreditation and Affiliations

Ellis University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462

Ellis University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

The Distance Education and Training Council
1601 18th Street,
N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 234-5100

Ellis University is authorized to operate and grant degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education

Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 E. Adams, Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217)782-2551

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University History and Background

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world.
• Embry-Riddle was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 17, 1925, by barnstormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, as the Embry-Riddle Company. The company opened the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation the following spring.
• Embry-Riddle is an independent, nonsectarian, not-for-profit coeducational university serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and related fields.
• Embry-Riddle is a tax-exempt educational institution organized under IRS Sec. 501(c)(3) and Sec. 509(a).

Academics

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, composed of the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
• Embry-Riddle has traditional, residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus provides educational opportunities to working adults at more than 130 locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, school degree programs can be pursued via the Internet through Worldwide Online.
• Embry-Riddle has a $30 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense that maintains the University’s long-time status as the sole provider of aviation-related degree programs to the U.S. military in Europe.
• At the residential campuses, certificate programs in flight (private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings) and flight dispatch are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
• The University offers more than 30 degree programs. These include undergraduate degreeprograms in aeronautical science; aeronautical systems maintenance; aeronautics; aerospace electronics; aerospace engineering; aerospace studies; air traffic management; applied meteorology; aviation business administration; aviation environmental science; aviation maintenance science; aviation management; business administration; civil engineering; communication; computer engineering; computer science; electrical engineering; engineering physics; global security and intelligence studies; homeland security; human factors psychology; mechanical engineering; safety science; software engineering; and space physics. Masters degreeprograms are offered in aeronautics, aerospace engineering, business administration, engineering physics, human factors and systems, mechanical engineering, safety science, and software engineering. Doctoral programs are offered in aviation and in engineering physics.
• The University’s fleet of 95 instructional aircraft includes the following models: American Champion Decathlon, Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 172S, Cessna 182RG, Diamond DA42, Piper PA28R Arrow, and Piper PA44 Seminole. Embry-Riddle�s 36 simulators/flight training devices include the following models: Cessna 172 CPT, Frasca 141, Frasca 142, Frasca AdvATD, Frasca C172 G1000 Level 6 FTD, Frasca C172 Level 6 FTD, Frasca CRJ Level 6 FTD, Frasca DA42, Frasca PA44 Level 5 FTD, Frasca PA44 Level 6 FTD, Jeppesen FS200AC PCATD, and Thales A320 FBS.
• Embry-Riddle provides training to Air Force, Air National Guard, and international flight safety officers at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M.
• Embry-Riddle offers training for aviation maintenance professionals through the Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) degree program at Daytona Beach. These programs include FAA-approved training for airframe and powerplant mechanic certification and a specialization in avionics line maintenance. FCC certification training is also available through AMS.

Statistics

• Many types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans, are available to students, with 91% of residential campus students receiving some form of financial aid.
• For the class of 2005, 95% of Embry-Riddle graduates overall are either employed or have continued their education within one year of graduation
• During the 2007-2008 academic year, 349 students were awarded co-op or intern positions.
• Combined annual enrollment for all campuses is more than 34,000.
• Embry-Riddle students come from all 50 states. International students from 97 nations make up 9% of Embry-Riddle’s residential campus student population. Eighteen percent of the University’s residential campus students are female.
• The overall undergraduate residential campus student-faculty ratio is 16 to 1, with an average class size of 24.
• The annual operating budget of Embry-Riddle is approximately $265 million.
• Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, one of the largest employers in Volusia County, Florida, has a $414 million annual economic impact on the county.
• In fiscal year 2008, some 161 faculty members were involved in research and other activities with 166 sponsored projects. The total value of all active awards was more than $9 million.

University Accreditation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, composed of the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.

About Excelsior College

Excelsior College helps busy working adults earn the degrees they need with flexible distance education programs.

Excelsior College, formerly Regents College, was founded in 1971 on the fundamental philosophy that what you know is more important than where or how you learned it. They recognize that adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways. Excelsior College’s name, which means “Ever Upward,” depicts how, with over 130,000 graduates, they propel students just like you toward their goals.

A World Leader in Distance Education

As a world leader in distance education, Excelsior College apply the college credit you have already earned to a respected degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Technology, Nursing, or Health Sciences — giving you the best start toward degree completion.

As an Excelsior College student, you will advance with a customized degree completion plan and choose from among many credit-earning options:

• Distance courses from Excelsior College and other regionally accredited institutions
• Traditional courses at a campus near you
• For-credit exams including Excelsior College Examinations
• Portfolio Assessment, which can allow credit earned from work, community or volunteer experiences

Their graduates advance ever upward in higher education and better jobs in business, government, and health care. Find out how close you already are to the degree you need and how far you can go with Excelsior College.

Excelsior College Mission

Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are – academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of prior learning.

Excelsior College Featured in National Education ReportExcelsior College recently participated in The National Education Report, a video series designed for public television and other media outlets. The video describes the state of education in today’s world and how online learning is furthering adult education.

Accreditation

Excelsior College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).