Herzing University

Herzing University 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 Herzing University

Herzing University offers career-focused programs in the fields of technology, business, design, public safety and healthcare. The campus-based universities 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 University, they have been nationally recognized for community service.

Herzing University Academic Programs

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

• School of Technology – Offers programs in several technology fields including software engineering, technology management, and computer science. 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. Study options include business administration, accounting, legal studies, human resources, bookkeeping, paralegal, and more.
• 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. Study alternatives include health information, health care management, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, and medical office administration.
• 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 at Herzing University

• Offers flexible curriculums
• Provides on-campus education
• Online programs, including graduate degrees, are available through Herzing University 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 University provides careers services for its graduates.

Admissions and Financial Aid

The university 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.