Sanford-Brown College

Highlights

• Focuses on essential capabilities needed for entry level positions
• Enables completion of programs in as little as nine months
• Established in 1866
• Institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Sanford-Brown Colleges (ACICS)

About the School

Sanford-Brown College is a career training and degree-granting institution with a history of over 140 years. The College has several campuses, mostly located in the Midwest region of the United States. The school is oriented around career-focused training programs that are designed to give students the skills and expertise sought by employers. Sanford-Brown students are pursuing new careers in doctor and dentist offices, administration of offices, designing computer games, law enforcement, and more.

Academic Programs

Sanford-Brown focuses its programs on the practical information and experience that students need to get the attention of prospective employers. The school minimizes coursework that is not directly linked to a student's career path. The school considers technology as a vital aspect of all the professions for which it offers degrees. The school strives to incorporate industry-current tools and equipment into its courses so that students gain the knowledge and confidence they need for success in their first jobs after graduation.

Areas of study at Sanford-Brown College include:

• Health Care - Program choices offer a wide range of career options including those directly delivering patient care such as cardiovascular technology, dental assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, medical assistant, nursing, pharmacy technology and technicians, radiography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and massage therapy. Choices also include health care business careers such as medical billing and coding.
• Technology - In addition to its technology-driven health care programs, Sanford-Brown offers an administrative support program that gives a baseline expertise in computer systems for applications and networks. The school also offers a game and web design degree that readies students for entry level development positions.
• Business - Programs are designed to prepare students to launch careers in accounting, finance, business management, sales, and marketing. These programs blend coursework to provide students with a general education, business theory, and practical business skills.
• Legal - The school's paralegal studies program gives students an understanding of the legal principles and skills needed to undertake paralegal work. The criminal justice program has a goal of giving students the expertise they need to seek careers in corrections, law enforcement, and court systems.

Learning Options

Sanford-Brown College offers its students the flexibility to concentrate studies into short-term programs that are customized to meet specific requirements for their work goals. The college typically starts its classes every five weeks with day and evening schedule options to help students begin their studies quickly. Students can complete their programs in as soon as nine months.

Faculty

The school considers faculty at the core of its program quality and hires instructors with the appropriate professional experiences and academic credentials. Sanford-Brown emphasizes that its faculty provide the one-to-one attention that maximizes the value of the time students spend in classes.

Student Life

To help new students launch their Sanford-Brown experience, the school holds orientation to introduce the facilities, faculty, staff, and peers. Once admitted, the college encourages students to meet with Student Services staff as well as faculty to review academic and career details. The staff is available to help with financial aid, employment, and academics. The school also works to encourage networking between graduates, faculty, and peers.

The school takes advantage of online technologies to enhance communication between students and the college. For instance it offers secure Web access to schedules, grades, financial information, events, contacts, and more. Students have access to an online information center that is a virtual library holding electronic copies of journals, books, reference materials, and instructional guides.

Student Career Services at Sanford-Brown begins during the admissions process. Students considering Sanford-Brown are advised of the various career alternatives open to them via the school's degree programs. Part of this effort includes assisting students to evaluate their capabilities and motivation. The school can also assist in placing students with part-time employment opportunities. As graduation approaches, Career Services is ready to help with resumes, interviews, and networking.

Admissions and Financial Aid

All Sanford-Brown College programs require at least a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), an interview on campus or via telephone with school staff, successful and completion of one or more examinations or a previous undergraduate degree. Additional requirements apply for some programs.

Financial Aid is something that many of Sanford-Brown's students take advantage of. Sanford-Brown participates in a number of aid programs. The school's Financial Aid staff is available to help guide students through the process of requesting aid. Options include federal aid programs, private loans, payment plans, veteran benefits, employer reimbursements, part-time employment, grants, and scholarships. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.sanfordbrown.edu/disclosures.