Herzing College Online

Highlights

• Career educator for more than 40 years
• Bachelor's degrees can be earned in three years
• No application fee
• Graduates may repeat any course previously passed at no charge
• Has online education division
• A number of programs offer industry certifications
• Received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission

About the School

Herzing College offers career-focused programs in the fields of technology, business, design, public safety and healthcare. The campus-based colleges offer undergraduate degrees and diplomas. Herzing's online division offers master's degrees. Degrees and programs vary by location.

Founded in 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Herzing reports that it was one of the initial post-secondary institutions to offer training for the computer industry. The school notes that it designs its programs to offer the skills sought after by employers. In addition, according to Herzing College, they have been nationally recognized for community service.

Academic Programs

The college offers a large number of programs. Below are summaries of Herzing College's collection of distinct schools:

• School of Technology – Offers comprehensive programs in numerous technology fields. According to the school, graduates have been hired by major companies and organizations such as General Electric, Cisco, Microsoft and the U.S. Government's Department of Homeland Security. Through the school's programs students can pursue opportunities for industry certification, such as for Microsoft MCSE and MCSA, Network+, Cisco CCNA, A+ and i-Net+.
• Business School – The various programs offer practical and technical skills. The school reports that graduates of their business programs have been hired from non-profit organizations to multinational corporations.
• School of Health Care – Training is provided for employment in patient exam rooms as well as for positions in administrative offices in hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. Many of the programs prepare students to take industry recognized certification exams.
• School of Design – Training is offered in CAD drafting, computer games and web design. Training is also provided in a variety of other design fields.
• Public Safety and Security – Students are provided the knowledge and skills for a variety of career fields such as law enforcement, industrial security and fire service.

Learning Options

• Offers flexible curriculums
• Provides on-campus education
• Online programs, including graduate degrees, are available through Herzing College Online

Faculty

The instructors have the appropriate academic and professional backgrounds for their teaching fields.

Student Life

The sizes of the campuses range from a few hundred to close to a thousand enrollees. Regarding employment, Herzing College provides careers services for its graduates.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The college requires students to have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent and also have an interview with an admissions representative. School personnel assist students in searching for financial assistance such as grants, scholarships and loans.