Heritage College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Heritage College – Denver is a private, for profit college, in Colorado. Heritage College, also known as Heritage Institute in Virginia and Florida, was founded in Denver in 1986. The Denver campus, which is operated by Weston Educational, Inc., offers certificate and associate’s degrees in a variety of programs related to the healthcare field. Programs are offered in health management, therapeutic massage, X-ray medical technician, medical assistance, personal training, pharmacy technique, and esthetics.

Heritage College – Denver offers financial aid to those who qualify. Funding options include Veterans Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation, Federal PLUS Loans, and Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized & Unsubsidized).

The teaching techniques of Heritage College – Denver encourage active participation of students in activities such as lab work, group discussions and projects, demonstrations, simulations, presentations by guest speakers, field trips, and lectures. The college also provides individual support services to help students succeed vocationally, academically, and personally.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, for-profit.
• Academic calender: Continuous.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 695 in 2009-2010 (1,068 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (50 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (150 awarded)

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (36 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education/Fitness

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (72 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage