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CollegeAmerica
CollegeAmerica Since 1964
TypPrivate, For-profit
Established1964
Standort
Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming
,
USA
CampusMain Campus, Denver, Colorado
ColorsBlue and Pink
WebsiteCollegeAmerica

CollegeAmerica is a private, for-profit college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Established in 1964, the college is located at 6 campuses across Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona, USA. Accelerated degree programs could be completed in lesser time frame than the traditional degree programs. The college also offers career focused degree programs for Military/Veterans[1] and working professionals as well. Every month the evening and day classes are initiated, while the Graduation is scheduled every June and December where one can opt for fast undergraduate degree programs in Medical Specialties, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science and Graphic Arts. The college provides loans to students needing financial aid.

History

CollegeAmerica, established in 1964, was formerly known as Northern Arizona College of Health Careers. Earlier a part of the Control Data Institute system during the early 1960s, CollegeAmerica has continually upgraded and kept pace with advances in computer, medical and business industries.

Known for its high education standards, CollegeAmerica offers academic majors designed specifically to meet the changing trends and requirements of the business and markets. Today, CollegeAmerica, imparts education to generations of graduates helping them to be successful in new and upcoming careers with superior training and outstanding professionalism.

Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC))[2] has accredited CollegeAmerica for awarding Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees and Bachelor's Degrees. ACCSC is a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.

Campus Locations

CollegeAmerica has 6 campuses established across Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming[3]. The college has its main campus established in Denver, Colorado. Other campuses of CollegeAmerica are established in Cheyenne in Wyoming, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs in Colorado and Flagstaff and Phoenix in Arizona.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff Campus, Arizona

The Flagstaff campus in Arizona established in 2002. It is located on Route 66 and Steves Boulevard on the North side of town. The campus is well-equipped with up-to-date learning support equipments for students, medical and computer labs, large classrooms, a student lounge and a library. The Flagstaff campus also allows a school-wide computer network for students.

Special programs like the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program, Medical Specialties and the Computer Technology Programs (Associate) are designed to help professionals meet increasing responsibilities and emphasize the development of practical skills through focused, hands-on learning.

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Campus, Arizona

Established in 2004, the Phoenix College campus is another facility by CollegeAmerica. The Phoenix campus is located on the Black Canyon Highway. With a capacity of hosting up to 300 students, the campus facility offers large classrooms with well-equipped learning gears and tools.

With large and luminous quality furnishings, the Phoenix campus facilitates students with computer pool equipped with high internet access and latest networking equipments. The CollegeAmerica campus in Phoenix is rapidly growing with a resolutely high-tech learning environment.

Denver, Colorado (Main Campus)

Denver Campus, Colorado

CollegeAmerica has its main campus in Denver, Colorado. Denver, the capital city of Colorado, is the focal point of Colorado’s thriving business community. With magnificent restaurants and nightclubs, reasonable housing, abundant parks and recreational area around, the city offers stimulating, rich personal and educational experience.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs Campus, Colorado

Colorado Springs Campus is a branch campus of CollegeAmerica Denver Main Campus. The Colorado Springs college campus is located across the Citadel Mall at Citadel Drive South.

The remodeled 21,000 sq. ft. facility campus is occupied with 20 classrooms, 65-seat Theater, 3 medical and 4 computer labs and additional student amenities. Along with the flexible class structure and stimulating opportunities, students also enjoy variety of benefits like small class sizes for individual faculty attention, student support, housing assistance and professional atmosphere.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins Campus, Colorado

The Fort Collins College Campus in Colorado offers flexible class structure, stimulating intellectual opportunities mixed with a vibrant business base and wide variety of choices for employment. The unique blend of natural beauty, cultural and recreational opportunities, Fort Collins proves to be a perfect mix for a fascinating learning experience.

Cheyenne Campus

Cheyenne Campus, Wyoming

The Cheyenne Campus in Wyoming is located on the YellowStone Road. The Cheyenne college campus offers students with flexible class structure, stimulating intellectual opportunities with up-to-date learning equipments.

Academics

Healthcare Programs

Business Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Property Management emphasis
  • Associate of Science in Business Management and Accounting
  • Associate of Science in Business Management and Accounting with a Property Management emphasis

Computer Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Associate of Science in Computer Programming
  • Associate of Science in Computer Networking & Technology

Graphic Arts Programs

  • Associate of Science in Graphic Arts

Financial Aid

Financial Aid[4] helps students achieve educational goals. CollegeAmerica provides a Personal Financial Plan to students looking for an educational future but lacking financial resources.

Listed below are few of the Preferred Lenders that CollegeAmerica works with:

References

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.collegeamerica.edu/military-veterans-education.html
  2. ^ ACCSC Schools to be Considered List – November 2005 - ACCSC
  3. ^ http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=United%20States&Type=Career, http://www.arizonalinks.net/Arizona_Colleges.htm, http://wyominglinks.net/Wyoming_Colleges.htm, http://www.collegeamerica.edu/colorado-arizona-wyoming-college.html
  4. ^ https://www.americanfunds.com/college/college-america/faq.htm#financial-aid, http://www.collegeamerica.edu/financial_aid.html
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