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Postsecondary
Schools
For more information about any of the courses/programs
offered by these institutions, please contact the
institutions directly or visit their web sites.
Additional accredited postsecondary institutions are listed
under "Degree Granting."
A
Allied Business Schools, Inc.
Allied Schools
American Career Institute
American Health Information Management
Association
American Institute of Applied Science
Applied Professional Training, Inc.
APUS Center for Professional and Workforce
Development
Art Instruction Schools
At-Home Professions
Australasian College of Health Sciences
(formerly Australasian College of Herbal Studies)
B-C
Babel University
Blackstone Career Institute
Brighton College
D-F
Diamond Council of America
Education Direct (See Penn Foster Career
School)
G-H
Gemological Institute of America
Griggs International Academy - (Formerly
Home Study International)
The Hadley School for the Blind
HARDI Home Study Institute
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
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I-J
Institute of Logistical Management
Instituto Postsecundario de Educacion
de Distancia
John Tracy Clinic
K-L-M-N
National Paralegal College formerly
ParalegalTech Institute
National Tax Training School
National Training, Inc.
National Training, Inc.
New York Intstitute of Photography
O-P-Q
Paralegal Tech Institute see National
Paralegal College
Penn Foster Career School
Professional Career Development Institute
LLC
R-S
Seminary Extension Independent Study Institute
Sessions Online School of Design
Sheffield School of Interior Design
Sonoran Desert Institute
T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z
Truck Marketing Institute
U.S. Career Institute
Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology
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Allied Business Schools, Inc.
22952 Alcalde Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-598-0875
Fax: 949-461-9556
E-Mail: chislop@alliedschools.com
Web Site: http://www.alliedschools.com
Founded: 1992
First Accredited: 2002
Next Review: 2006
Courses in administrative assistant, accounting, customer
service, desktop publishing, home inspection, legal secretary,
management, medical administration, medical billing, medical
coding, medical keyboarding, medical terminology, anatomy,
physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medical transcription,
Microsoft Office, professional property management, Quickbooks,
real estate appraisal (California, District of Columbia,
Iowa, Louisiana, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington,
Wisconsin, Wyoming) and real estate pre-licensing courses
for California, Virginia and Washington.
Allied Schools
A Division of Allied Business Schools Inc.
22952 Alcalde Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-598-0875
Fax: 949-461-9556
E-Mail: chislop@alliedschools.com
Web Site: http://www.alliedschools.com
Founded: 1992
First Accredited: 2002
Next Review: 2006
Courses in administrative assistant, accounting, customer
service, desktop publishing, home inspection, legal secretary,
management, medical administration, medical billing, medical
coding, medical keyboarding, medical terminology, anatomy,
physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medical transcription,
Microsoft office, professional property management, Quickbooks,
real estate appraisal (California, District of Columbia,
Iowa, Louisiana, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington,
Wisconsin, Wyoming) and real estate pre-licensing courses
for California, Virginia and Washington.
American Career Institute
2340 Paseo Del Prado. Suite D-208
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-222-3522 or 1-877-877-8855; Fax: 702-222-0754
E-mail: aci@lvcoxmail.com
Web Site: http://www.acinst.com
Founded: 1998
First Accredited: 2002
Next Review: 2007
Courses in real estate principles, law, ethics, broker
management, appraisal, Nevada law, license upgrade and renewal.
American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA)
Continuing Education and Training
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-233-1184; Fax: 312-233-1484
E-mail: distance.education@ahima.org
Web Site: http://campus.ahima.org
Founded: 1928
First Accredited: 2003
Next Review: 2008
Web-based continuing education courses in Electronic Health
Information Management, Coding, HIPAA and Privacy, Specialty
Advancement Programs.
American Institute of Applied Science
100 Hunter Place
Youngsville, NC 27596-0639
Phone: 919-554-2500 or 1-800-354-5134; Fax: 919-556-6784
E-mail: information@aiasinc.com
Web Site: http://www.aiasinc.com
Founded: 1916
First Accredited: 1999
Next Review: 2009
Courses in forensic science.
Applied Professional Training, Inc.
5731 Palmer Way, Suite F
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Phone: 800-431-8488; Fax 888-431-8588
E-mail: aptc@aptc.com
Web Site: http://www.aptc.com
Founded: 1993
First Accredited: 2003
Next Review: 2007
Courses in telecommunications: Convergent Technologies,
VoIP, Central Office Telecommunications, wireless, basic
electronics, data communications, fiber optics, FCC general
radio/telephone operations, and several electric utility
industry classes in Generation, Transmission, Distribution
and Reliable System Operations.
APUS Center for Professional and Workforce Development
A division of the American Public University System
111 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
Phone: 877-468-6268; Fax 304-724-3818
E-mail: CPWD@apus.edu
Web Site: http://www.apustraining.com
Founded: 2005
First Accredited: 2005
Next Review: 2009
Continuing education, workforce development and training
courses intended to meet the needs of adult learners, government,
and industry, providing them with flexible, interactive,
and relevant credit and non-credit instruction.
Art Instruction Schools
3400 Technology Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: 612-362-5000; Fax: 612-362-5260
Web Site: http://www.artists-ais.edu
Founded: 1914
First Accredited: 1956
Next Review: 2010
Courses in Art.
At-Home Professions
A Division of Weston Distance Learning, Inc.
2001 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-225-6300 or 1-800-347-7899
Fax: 970-223-1678
E-mail: enroll@at-homeprofessions.com
Web Site: www.ahpseminars.com
Founded: 1981
First Accredited: 2004
Next Review: 2009
Courses in medical transcription and medical billing and
transcription.
Australasian College of Health Sciences
(formerly Australasian College of Herbal Studies)
5940 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-244-0726; Fax: 503-244-0727
E-mail: achs@achs.edu
Web Site: http://www.achs.edu
Founded: 1978
First Accredited: 2003
Next Review: 2008
Programs include Diploma in Holistic Health Practice, Diploma
in Herbal Studies Master Herbalist; Certificate/Diploma
in Aromatherapy Master Aromatherapist; Certificate/Diploma
in Homeobotanical Therapy. Certificates also in Iridology,
Homeopathy, Nutrition, Flower Essences, Holistic Structure
and Function of the Body, Natural Health Consulting, Holistic
Pathology, and professional continuing education programs
in holistic health.
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B-C
Babel University
1-6-1 Roppongi, Izumi Garden F
Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan 106-600
Phone: 81-3-6229-2433; Fax: 03-6229-2440
E-mail: buc@babel.co.jp
Web Site: http://www.babel.co.jp
Founded: 1974
First Accredited: 2002
Next Review: 2006
Courses in Japanese and English translation. Certificate
of Science in Translation.
Blackstone Career Institute
218 Main Street, P.O. Box 899
Emmaus, PA 18049
Phone: 610-967-3323 or 1-800-826-9228; Fax: 610-967-3126
E-mail: info@blackstone.edu
Web Site: http://www.blackstone.edu;
Founded: 1890
First Accredited: 2005
Next Review: 2009
Offers diploma programs in dental office assistant, legal,
assistant/paralegal, medical office assistant, medical transcription,
and medical billing and coding. Offers certificates in advanced
legal courses.
Brighton College
85 S. Main Street, Suite G
Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: 330-342-5579 or 1-800-231-3803; Fax: 330-342-8502
E-mail: info@brightoncollege.edu
Web Site: http://www.brightoncollege.edu
Founded 1961 (1986/2006).
First Accredited: 1986
Next Review: 2006
Diploma courses in child daycare management, home health
aide, medical billing, medical coding, medical transcription,
medical office specialist, medical records specialist, medical
transcription and coding, and pharmacy technician.
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D-E
Diamond Council of America
3212 West End Avenue, Suite 202
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-385-5301 or 1-877-283-5669; Fax: 615-385-4955
E-mail: lissa@diamondcouncil.org
Web Site: http://www.diamondcouncil.org
Founded: 1944
First Accredited: 1984
Next Review: 2009
Courses in diamonds and colored gemstones leading to certificates
of Diamond Certified and Colored Gemstone Certified. Offered
to members of the Diamond Council of America and their employees.
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F-G
Gemological Institute of America
The Robert Mouawad Campus
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-603-4000; Fax: 760-603-4153
E-mail: info@gia.edu
Web Site: http://www.gia.edu
Founded: 1931
First Accredited: 1965
Next Review: 2007
Courses leading to internationally recognized Accredited
Jewelry Professional, Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Pearls,
and Jewelry Business Management diplomas. Courses include
Diamonds and Diamond Grading, Diamond Essentials, Colored
Stone Essentials, Colored Stones, Gem Identification, Pearls,
Jewelry Essentials, and 23 business courses including Accounting
Basics, Principles of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Merchandising,
and Retail Management relating to the gem and jewelry industry.
(Also see listing under Degree Granting Institutions.)
Griggs International Academy - (Formerly Home Study International)
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600
Send inquiries to P.O. Box 4437
Silver Spring, MD 20914-4437
Phone: 301-680-6570
E-mail: contact@hsi.edu
Web Site: http://www.hsi.edu
Founded: 1909
First Accredited: 1967
Next Review: 2008
Offers a wide variety of courses used for general education
requirements. Cooperative agreements with several regionally-accredited
degree-granting institutions.
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The Hadley School for the Blind
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093-2554
Phone: 847-446-8111 or 1-800-323-4238; Fax: 847-446-9916
E-mail: info@hadley.edu
Web Site: http://www.hadley.edu
Founded: 1920
First Accredited: 1958
Next Review: 2009
Offers over 90 tuition-free distance education courses
to blind individuals’ 14+, parents of blind children,
family members of blind adults, and professionals working
in blindness. Courses are available in large print, audiocassette,
braille, and online.
HARDI Home Study Institute
1389 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215-1084
Phone: 614-488-1835; Fax: 614-488-0482
E-mail: hardimail@hardinet.org
Web Site: http://www.hardinet.org
A division of Heating, Refrigeration & Airconditioning
and Refrigeration Distributors International.
Founded: 1962
First Accredited: 1969
Next Review: 2010
Not-for-profit industry program. Courses in heating and
air conditioning.
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Distance Education School
18607 Ventura Boulevard
Suite 310, Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: 1-800-600-0464; Fax: 818-344-2262
E-mail: homestudy@hypnosis.edu
Web Site: http://www.hypnosis.edu
Founded: 1967
First Accredited: 1989
Next Review: 2008
Professional training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
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Institute of Logistical Management
315 W. Broad Street, P.O. Box 427
Burlington, NJ 08016
Phone: 609-747-1515 or 1-888-ILM-4600
Fax: 609-747-1517
E-mail: info@logisticseducation.edu
Web Site: http://www.logisticseducation.edu
Founded: 1923
First Accredited: 2001
Next Review: 2006
Courses in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and
Certified Logistics Practitioner Program.
Instituto Postsecundario de Educacion a Distancia (IPED)
Carretera 183, Km.1.7
P.O. Box 8517
Caguas, Puerto Rico 00726
Phone: 787-743-4041; Fax: 787-746-5616
E-mail: info@iped.edu
Web Site: http://www.iped.edu
Founded: 2001
First Accredited: 2003
Next Review: 2008
All courses written in Spanish. Courses in basic Spanish,
basic English, business English, world history, political
science, industrial psychology, administration, management,
human resources, accounting and finance, and general sciences.
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J-K
John Tracy Clinic
806 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-2599
Phone: 213-748-5481 or 1-800-522-4582; Fax: 213-749-1651
E-mail: mabell@jtc.org
Web Site: http://www.jtc.org
Founded: 1942
First Accredited: 1965
Next Review: 2009
Offering two components of distance education: 1) courses
for parents of preschool deaf children and deaf-blind children;
and 2) graduate level deaf education courses.
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L-M-N
National Tax Training School
67 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 102
P.O. Box 767
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: 201-684-0828 or 1-800-914-8138; Fax: 201-684-0829
or 888-814-8140
E-mail: info@nattax.com
Web Site: http://www.nattax.com
Founded: 1952
First Accredited: 1965
Next Review: 2007
Basic and advanced federal income tax preparation courses.
National Training, Inc.
188 College Drive
P.O. Box 65789
Orange Park, FL 32065-0014
Phone: 1-800-488-7364 or 904-272-4000; Fax: 904-272-6702
E-mail: inforequests@nationaltrainingschools.com
Web Site: http://www.truckschool.com
and http://www.earthmoverschool.com
Founded: 1978
First Accredited: 1982
Next Review: 2007
Combination distance study-resident courses in truck driver
training and heavy construction machinery operation.
National Training, Inc.
Truck Driving and Heavy Equipment Operation Training
Site
SR 209, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Send inquiries to address above.
New York Institute of Photography
211 East 43rd Street, Suite 2402
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-867-8260; Fax: 212-867-8122
E-mail: info@nyip.com
Web Site: http://www.nyip.com
Founded: 1910
First Accredited: June 3, 2006
Next Review: 2012
A division of Professional Career Development Institute.
Courses in professional photography and digital photography.
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O-P
ParalegalTech Institute
2 Perlman Drive, Suite L-1
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: 845-371-9101 or 800-371-6105; Fax: 845-371-9103
E-Mail: info@paralegaltech.com
Web Site: http://paralegaltech.com
Founded: 2002
First Accredited: January 14, 2006
Next Review: 2010
Offers a Paralegal Certificate program
Penn Foster Career School (formerly Education Direct)
925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
Phone: 570-342-7701
E-mail: info@pennfoster.edu
Web Site: http://www.pennfoster.edu
Founded: 1890
First Accredited: 1956
Next Review: 2009
Courses at the secondary and postsecondary levels in technology,
business, vocational trades, allied health, child day care,
computer programming, animal care, paralegal, and other
specialized career fields.
Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI)
430 Technology Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-729-8400 or 1-800-223-4542; Fax: 770-729-7299
E-mail: info@pcdi.edu
Web Site: http://www.pcdi.edu
Founded: 1987
First Accredited: 1993
Next Review: 2007
Courses in real estate appraisal, property management,
paralegal, bookkeeping and accounting, animal care, interior
decorating, travel, gunsmithing, personal computer, hotel
and restaurant management, medical and dental office assisting,
home inspection, PC repair, fitness and nutrition, auto
mechanics, medical transcriptionist, conservation, floral
design, electrician, tax preparation, motorcycle repair,
locksmithing, child day care, high school, computer applications,
programming in visual basic, electronics, teacher assistant,
private investigator, landscape design, medical billing,
carpentry, fashion merchandising, children’s literature,
plumbing, bridal consulting, pharmacy technician, jewelry
repair, financial specialist, nutrition, photography, English
as a second language, web site design, cooking/catering,
heating and airconditioning, forensic science, sport psychology,
security specialist, physical therapy aide, Internet marketing
and retail management.
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Q-R-S-T
Seminary Extension Independent Study Institute
901 Commerce Street, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37203-3631
Phone: 615-242-2453 or 1-800-229-4612
Fax: 615-782-4822
E-mail: se@seminaryextension.org
Web Site: http://www.seminaryextension.org
Founded: 1951
First Accredited: 1972
Next Review: 2008
Courses in Bible, Christian doctrine, Christian history,
religious education, and pastoral ministries.
Sessions Online School of Design
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1203
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-239-3080; Fax: 212-239-3084
E-mail: admissions@sessions.edu
Web Site: http://www.sessions.edu
Founded: 1997
First Accredited: 2001
Next Review: 2010
Online courses and certificate programs in graphic design,
Web design, multimedia, digital arts, and business marketing
design.
Sheffield School of Interior Design
211 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212661-7270; Fax: 800-822-0023
E-mail info@sheffield.edu
Web Site: http://www.sheffield.edu
Founded: 1985
First Accredited: June 3, 2006
Next Review: 20012
A division of Professional Career Development Institute.
Courses in interior design.
Sonoran Desert Institute
10245 East Via Linda, Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-314-2102; Fax: 480-314-2138
E-mail: info@sonoranlearning.com
Web Site: http://www.sonoranlearning.com
Founded: 2000
First accredited: 2004
Next Review: 2008
Courses in home inspection, gunsmithing and medical coding
and billing.
Thomson Education Direct - See: Penn
Foster Career School
Truck Marketing Institute
1090 Eugenia Place, Suite 101
Carpinteria, CA 93013-2011
Phone: 805-684-4558; Fax: 805-684-2868
E-mail: robtmi2@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.TruckMarketingInstitute.com
Founded: 1964
First Accredited: 1968
Next Review: 2010
Courses in truck selection, application, and sales.
U.S. Career Institute
(A division of Weston Distance Learning, Inc.)
2001 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-207-4500 or 800-347-7899; Fax: 970-223-1678
E-mail: enroll@uscareerinstitute.com
Web Site: http://www.uscareerinstitute.com
Founded 1981
First Accredited: 2004
Next Review: 2009
Courses in accounting services, bookkeeping, certified
personal fitness trainer and nutrition specialist, child
daycare, home inspection, legal transcription, massage therapy,
medical claims and billing, medical coding, medical transcription,
office administrator, paralegal, personal computer, veterinary
assistant, and wedding and event planning.
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W-X-Y-Z
Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology
c/o Mystic Seaport
PO Box 6000
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355 USA
Phone: 860-572-7900; Fax: 860-572-7939
E-mail: westlawn@abycinc.org;
Web Site: http://www.westlawn.edu
Founded: 1930
First Accredited: 1971
Next Review: 2006
Courses in boat and yacht design and related marine-technology
subjects.
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