Missouri

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Dr. Nancy Headrick, Asst.Commissioner of Career Education
Division of Career Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
205 Jefferson St., Fifth Fl.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573)751-2660

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For specific information, contact the Assistant Commissioner at the above address.

ARNOLD

MVC Computer and Business Institute

38 Fox Valley Ctr., Arnold, MO 63010. Business. Founded 1980. Contact: Jerry J. Finley, Pres., (636)282-6060, Fax: (636)282-6060, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mvcschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 10, women 60. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (30 Wk); Bookkeeping (30 Wk); Computer Information Science (20 Wk); Computer Operations (12 Wk); Maintenance Technology (7 Wk); Office, General (7 Wk)

BALLWIN

Grabber Schools of Hair Design

14557 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011. Cosmetology. Founded 1981. Contact: Dennis Matteuzzi, (314)227-4440. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,950. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

BLUE SPRINGS

House of Heavilin (Blue Springs)

1405 Smith, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Cosmetology. Founded 1977. Contact: Cheryl Barnett, (816)229-9000, Fax: (816)228-4288, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kc-hair.com; Shelley Heavilin, Admissions. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,400 cosmetology; $1,500 nail tech; $1,745 instructor training. Enrollment: men 1, women 48. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (1200 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

BOLIVAR

Classic College of Cosmetology

1820 S. Springfield St., Bolivar, MO 65613. Cosmetology. Founded 1984. Contact: Marcia Getting, Dir., (417)326-3002. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (1200 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr)

BONNE TERRE

UNITEC Career Center

7163 Vo-Tech Rd., Bonne Terre, MO 63628. Trade and Technical. Founded 1943. Contact: Steve Noble, Dir. of Occupational Education, (573)358-2271, Fax: (573)385-3577, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us/ucc; Curt Jones, Dir. of Adult Ed., E-mail: [email protected]. mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,650 per program per year. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics; Automotive Collision Repair; Computer Aided Design; Construction Technology; Culinary Arts; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Machine Tool Programming Technology; Marketing; Visual Communications; Welding Technology

BOONVILLE

Boonslick Technical Education Center

1694 W. Ashley Rd., Boonville, MO 65233. Trade and Technical, Nursing. Founded 1974. Contact: Joyce Schuster, Dir., (660)882-5306, Fax: (660)882-3269, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.btec.boonville.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 225. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agriculture, General (36 Wk); Agri-Management; Automotive Collision Repair (36 Wk); Automotive Technology (36 Wk); Clerical, General (36 Wk); Computer Programming (36 Wk); Data Processing (36 Wk); Electronics Technology (36 Wk); Health Aide; Health Occupations (36 Wk); Industrial Technology; Medication Aide; Nurses Aide; Nursing, Practical (48 Wk); Personal Computing; Secretarial, General (36 Wk)

Tig Air Aviation

20044 Pearre Ln., Boonville, MO 65233. Flight and Ground. Founded 1975. Contact: David D. Bradley, Dir., (660)882-7441, Fax: (660)882-7442, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.tigair.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program; approx. cost $5,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying

BROOKFIELD

Brookfield Area Career Center

122 Pershing Rd., Brookfield, MO 64628-9300. Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Bob Brinkley, (660)258-2682, (660)258-3351, Fax: (660)258-3875. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,250 half-time; $2,500 full-time. Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agriculture, General; Auto Mechanics; Carpentry; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Networking; Computer Technology; Distributive Education; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Marketing; Office Technology; Welding Technology

BRUNSWICK

Brunswick School of Auctioneering

605 West Broadway, Brunswick, MO 65236. Correspondence. Founded 1988. Contact: Mary Jane Meyer, (660)548-3675, Fax: (660)548-3675, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://auctionschool.net; Larry Meyer. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $325. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Auctioneering

CAMDENTON

Lake Career & Technical Center

PO Box 1409, Camdenton, MO 65020. Trade and Technical. Founded 1980. Contact: Bob Graves, Counselor, (573)346-9271, (573)346-9277, Fax: (573)346-9284, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://camdenton.k12.mo.us/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,600 full-time; $1,800 half-time. Enrollment: Total 330. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Business, General Office; Computer Networking; Graphic Arts; Horticulture; Marine Technology; Metal Trades Technology

CAPE GIRARDEAU

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

1080 S. Silver Springs Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1967. Contact: Dean Whitlow, (573)334-0826, Fax: (573)334-5930, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/cc. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 965. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (36 Wk); Automotive Collision Repair (36 Wk); Automotive Technology (36 Wk); Broadcasting Technology; Computer Technology (36 Wk); Construction Technology (36 Wk); Culinary Arts (36 Wk); Customer Service; Drafting & Design Technology (36 Wk); Electronics Technology (36 Wk); Emergency Medical Technology (21 Wk); Horticulture (36 Wk); Industrial Maintenance; Landscaping (36 Wk); Nurse, Assistant (36 Wk); Nursing, Practical (48 Wk); Paramedic (40 Wk); Printing, Offset (36 Wk); Respiratory Therapy (48 Wk); Secretarial, Science (20 Wk)

Metro Business College of Cape Girardeau

1732 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Business. Founded 1935. Contact: Jan Reimann, (314)334-9181, 800-467-0785, Fax: (314)344-0617. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 114. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (9 Mo); Business Management (18 Mo); Computer Operator (12 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Medical Technology (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (12 Mo)

Stage One, The Hair School

1810 E. Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Cosmetology. Founded 1927. Contact: Susan Koepp, Dir., (573)335-5078. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum:

Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (1200 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr)

CARL JUNCTION

Ozark Beauty College

503 Gault St., Carl Junction, MO 64834-8428. Cosmetology. Contact: Z. Carmichael, (573)785-7766. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Month. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology

CARROLLTON

Carrollton Area Career Center

305 E. 10th St., Carrollton, MO 64633-1997. Trade and Technical. Founded 1981. Contact: Melissa Eiserer, (660)542-0000, Fax: (660)542-0600, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,750. Enrollment: men 137, women 99. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Building Trades (9 Mo); Business Education (9 Mo); Computer Technology (9 Mo); Graphic Arts (9 Mo); Health Occupations (9 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

CARTHAGE

Carthage Technical Center

609 River St., Carthage, MO 64836. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Edward Stephens, Dir., (417)359-7026, Fax: (417)359-7098, Web Site: http://www.carthage.k12.mo.us/tc. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $960 per year. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agricultural Science (3 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Business (1 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (1 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr)

CHESTERFIELD

Petropolis Academy of Pet Grooming

16830 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005. Trade and Technical. Founded 1993. Contact: Harriet J. Cuddy, (314)537-2322, (314)537-3633, 800-249-2856, Fax: (314)537-0895, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.petropolis.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies per course. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Pet Grooming (14-40 Sess)

CHILLICOTHE

Chillicothe Area Vocational-Technical School

1200 Fair St., Chillicothe, MO 64601. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Debby Peery, Vocational Counselor, (816)646-3414, Fax: (816)646-3568, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.grts.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program, $1,950 to $3,500/semester. Enrollment: men 70, women 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair (9 Mo); Automotive Technology (9 Mo); Business Technology (9 Mo); Carpentry (9 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (9 Mo); Computer Networking (9 Mo); Electronics Technology (9 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (9 Mo); Industrial Maintenance (9 Mo); Mechanics, Diesel (9 Mo); Mechanics, Tractor (9 Mo); Paramedic (9 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

Chillicothe Beauty Academy

505 Elm St., Chillicothe, MO 64601. Cosmetology. Founded 1962. Contact: Loolah Cox, (660)646-4198, Fax: (660)646-9983, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.chillicothecosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available.Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,500 cosmetology; $2,000 manicuring; $2,500 instructor. Enrollment: men 2, women 21. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (3.75 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo)

Grand River Technical School

1200 Fair St., Chillicothe, MO 64601. Contact: Ron Wolf, Director, (660)646-3414, Web Site: http://www.grts.org. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,500 in-state; $3,500 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Hyde Beauty School

1500 W. 3rd St., Chillicothe, MO 64601. Cosmetology. Founded 1984. Contact: C. Sharp, Dir., (660)646-4032, Fax: (660)646-1217. Private. Women. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Manicurist (6 Wk)

COLUMBIA

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School

4203 S.Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203. Contact: Arden Boyer-stephens, Director, career, technical & adult educ, (573)886-2610, (573)884-2610, Web Site: http://www.career-center.org. Public. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,521. Enrollment: Total 41. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Columbia Beauty Academy

1729 W. Broadway - Suite No. 5, Columbia, MO 65203. Contact: Lee Buxton, President, (573)445-6611. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Columbia College

1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216. Other. Founded 1851. Contact: Dr. Gerald T. Brouder, Pres., (573)875-8700, 800-231-2391, Fax: (573)875-7209, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ccis.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,795/semester full-time; $2,456 room and board; $248/credit part-time. Enrollment: Total 742. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (4 Yr); Computer Science (4 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (4 Yr); Fine Arts (4 Yr); General Studies (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Mathematics (4 Yr); Social Work Technology (4 Yr)

Cosmetology Concepts Institute

1611 Burlington St., Ste. A, Columbia, MO 65202-1912. Cosmetology. Founded 1974. Contact: Bonnie Roberts, (314)449-7527, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cosmetologyconcepts.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,500. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

EARTH CITY

ITT Technical Institute

13505 Lakefront Dr., Earth City, MO 63045. Two-Year College. Founded 1936. Contact: Keith Nordmann, Dir./Dean, (314)298-7800, 800-235-5488, Fax: (314)298-0559, Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Drafting & Design Technology (72 Wk); Drafting Technology (72 Wk); Electronics Technology (96 Wk)

Midwest Institute

4260 Shoreline Dr., Earth City, MO 63045. Allied Medical. Founded 1965. Contact: Holly Gamble, (314)965-8363, (314)344-4440, 800-695-5550, Fax: (314)965-1558, Web Site: http://www.midwestinstitute.com. Private. Coed.

HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (32 Wk); Massage, Medical; Massage Therapy (32-48 Wk); Medical Assistant (32-48 Wk); Pharmacy Technician (32-48 Wk); Veterinary Assistant (32-48 Wk)

ELDON

Eldon Career Center

112 S. Pine St., Eldon, MO 65026. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Mike Starr, (573)392-8060, Fax: (573)392-9154, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.tricountytech.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,000. Enrollment: men 368, women 310. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (2 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Business Automation; Business, General Office (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Cooperative Education (2 Yr); Data Processing - Business (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Health Occupations (9 Mo); Marine Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr)

EOLIA

Pike/Lincoln Technical Center

PO Box 38, Eolia, MO 63344. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Krista Flowers, Dir., (573)485-2900, Fax: (573)485-2388, Web Site: http://www.pltc.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,800 per year. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair (9 Mo); Business Occupations (9 Mo); Computer Networking (9 Mo); Computer Technology (9 Mo); Construction Technology (9 Mo); Digital Program Design (9 Mo); Mechanical Technology (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

FARMINGTON

Mineral Area School of Radiologic Technology

1212 Weber Rd., Farmington, MO 63640-3325. Contact: Stephen L. Crain, Chief executive officer, (573)756-4581, (573)701-7387, Web Site: http://marmc.org. Private. Term: Semester. Tuition: in-state; out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Missouri Beauty Academy

222 E. Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640. Cosmetology. Founded 1935. Contact: Brian J. Abbott, (573)756-2730, Fax: (573)756-8985, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.missouribeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,900 cosmetology; $2,050 nail technology. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Beauty (6 Mo); Cosmetology (10 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo)

FENTON

American Woodworking Academy, Inc.

1305 West Lark Industrial, Fenton, MO 63026. Trade and Technical. Founded 1993. Contact: Christopher J. Fuchs, (636)343-3750, Fax: (636)326-5807, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.awacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $15,945 Master Woodworking Program. Enrollment: men 150, women 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Wood Crafts (22-44 Wk)

St. Louis College of Health Careers, South County Campus

1297 North Highway Dr., Fenton, MO 63026. Allied Medical. Founded 1981. Contact: Barb Simon, (314)529-0000, Fax: (636)529-0430, Web Site: http:// www.slchc.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $240 per credit hour except $285 per credit hour for practical nursing. Enrollment: Total 175. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; AMTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Health Care & Management (2 Sm); Massage Therapy (2/4 Sm); Medical Assistant (2 Sm); Medical Insurance Specialist (2 Sm); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (1 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm)

FERGUSON

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

3400 Pershall Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135-1499. Two-Year College. Founded 1963. Contact: Kathy Ferder, Admissions, (314)595-4258, (314)513-4200, Fax: (314)595-2224, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stlcc.edu/fv/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,300 in-state; $2,500 out-of-state. Enrollment: men 2,665, women 4,380. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABET; NLNAC; ABHES; AMTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Art, Advertising - Commercial (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Industrial Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Library Technical Assistant (2 Yr); Management Development (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Quality Control (2 Yr); Safety Technology (2 Yr); Salesmanship (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Technical Illustration (2 Yr)

FLORISSANT

North County Technical School

1700 Derhake Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Trade and Technical. Founded 1991. Contact: Dr. Charles Harris, (314)989-7600. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Building Inspection Technology; Child Care & Guidance; Commercial Art; Cosmetology; Court Reporting; Data Processing; Drafting Technology; Electronics Technology; Forestry Technology; Health Technology; Horticulture, Ornamental; Machine Shop; Mechanics, Diesel; Printing Technology; Safety Technology; Small Engine Repair; Welding Technology

GLADSTONE

Paris II Educational Center

6840 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118. Cosmetology. Founded 1983. Contact: Garold Tingler, (816)468-6666, 800-488-6198. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,900. Enrollment: men 7, women 110. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Esthetician (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

GRANDVIEW

House of Heavilin Beauty College (Grandview)

12020 Blue Ridge Blvd., Grandview, MO 64030. Cosmetology. Founded 1992. Contact: Jerry Heavilin, (816)767-8000, Fax: (816)767-8604, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kchair.com; Shelley Heavilin. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,400 cosmetology; $1,500 nail tech; $1,745 instructor training. Enrollment: men 7, women 59. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr); Manicurist (13 Wk)

HANNIBAL

Hannibal Area Vocational-Technical School

4550 McMasters Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Sandra Thies, (314)221-4430, Fax: (314)221-7971. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $2,000-$6,875. Enrollment: men 200, women 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCRTE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agricultural Science; Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Computer Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Graphic Arts; Machinist, General; Marketing; Metal Trades Technology; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Respiratory Therapy

Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing

4550 McMasters Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401-2285. Nursing. Founded 1962. Contact: Gwenda Pollard, R.N., (573)221-4430, Fax: (573)221-7971, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hannibal.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $7,200 full-time (1 year). Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (52 Wk)

HARRISONVILLE

Cass County Area Vocational Technical School

1600 E. Elm St., Harrisonville, MO 64701. Trade and Technical. Founded 1976. Contact: Jim Spencer, Dir., (816)380-3253, Fax: (816)380-4534, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.casscareercenter.com. Public. HS diploma not required. Term: Year. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture Construction & Machine Design Technology; Agriculture - Production; Agriculture - Production, Fruit; Animal Science, General; Animal Science - Livestock Production; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission; Automotive Collision Repair; Building Trades; Electronics Technology; Health Occupations; Marketing; Merchandising, Retail; Plant Science; Power Plant Mechanics; Sales; Welding, Combination

HIGH RIDGE

Tom Rose School (Division of The Dog House, Inc.)

6701 Antire Rd., High Ridge, MO 63049. Trade and Technical. Founded 1980. Contact: Tom Rose, Pres., (636)376-4273, Fax: (636)677-8104. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,050 Masters, 13 weeks; $8,895, 20 weeks. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dog Training (20 Wk); Kennel Management

HILLSBORO

Jefferson College

1000 Viking Dr., Hillsboro, MO 63050. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Bill McKenna, Pres., (636)797-3000, (636)789-3000, Fax: (636)789-4012, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.jeffco.edu; Julie Pierce, Dir. Admissions and Financial Aid, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $61/credit in-district; $86/credit out-of-district; $112/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,277. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCAHLC; NASM; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Automotive Technology; Business Management (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology; Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming, Advanced (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (3 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Industrial Maintenance (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (2 Yr); Mechanical Drafting (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (6 Wk); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Police Science (1 Yr); Retail Management (1 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

HOUSTON

Texas County Technical Institute

6915 S. Hwy. 63, Houston, MO 65483. Trade and Technical. Founded 1996. Contact: Charlotte Gray, (417)967-5466, 800-835-1130, Fax: (417)967-4604, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.texascountytech.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (744 Hr); Data Processing (732 Hr); Emergency Medical Technology (210 Hr); Health Technology (960 Hr); Medical Office Management (760 Hr); Nurses Aide (200 Hr); Nursing, Practical (1580 Hr); Office Technology (736 Hr)

INDEPENDENCE

Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology, Inc.

214 N. Osage, Independence, MO 64050. Cosmetology. Founded 1984. Contact: Gail Tobin, Administrator, (816)252-0202, Fax: (816)252-2646, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://adamandevecosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,800-$5,495. Enrollment: Total 53. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

Career and Technology Center at Fort Osage

2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, MO 64058. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Admissions Office, (816)650-7180. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Fire Science (1 Yr); Health Occupations (1 Yr); Information Sciences Technology; Marketing (1 Yr); Mechanics, Heavy Equipment (2 Yr)

Independence College of Cosmetology

815 W. 23rd St., Independence, MO 64055. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: Linda Clifford, (816)252-4247, Fax: (816)252-3191, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hair-skin-nails.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,995 cosmetology; $10,263 Esthetician. Enrollment: men 4, women 115. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (11 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (4 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo); Skin Care (10 Mo)

Independence Regional Health Center Carondelet Radiography Program of Avila College

1509 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050. Allied Medical. Founded 1946. Contact: Kristi Littleton BSRT, (816)836-6671. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,300/year. Enrollment: Total 21. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (4 Yr)

JEFFERSON CITY

Lincoln University

820 Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Trade and Technical. Founded 1866. Contact: Dr. Mohamed Khaleel, Dir. of Admissions, (573)681-5599, 800-521-5052, Fax: (573)681-5013, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.lincolnu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term:

Semester. Tuition: $4,065/year in-state; $6897/year out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,056. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; NASM; NCATE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Construction Technology; Drafting Technology; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Mechanical Technology; Printing; Printing Technology

Merrell University of Beauty Arts & Sciences, Inc.

1101-R Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Cosmetology. Founded 1985. Contact: Scott Sharp, Dir. of Admissions, (314)635-4433, Fax: (314)636-6117, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.merrelluniversity.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,818-$7,865. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Beauty (1200 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

Nichols Career Center, Program of Practical Nursing

605 Union St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Nursing, Other. Founded 1960. Contact: Melissa Hobbs, RN, BSN, (573)659-3111, Fax: (573)659-3154. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $7,850. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

JOPLIN

Franklin Technology Center

2020 Iowa, Joplin, MO 64804. Trade and Technical. Founded 1930. Contact: Richard Saporito, (417)625-5269, (417)659-4400, Fax: (417)625-5266. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 500, women 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Computer Aided Design (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (1 Yr); Graphic Arts (1 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (1 Yr); Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Medical Record Technology (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Office Technology (1 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

Missouri Southern State University

3950 E Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-1595. Other. Founded 1938. Contact: Dr. Jack G. Spurlin, (417)782-6772, (866)818-6778, Fax: (417)659-4429, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mssu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $125/credit in-state; $250/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 3,621. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2/4 Yr); Art (4 Yr); Business, General Office (2/4 Yr); Business, International (4 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting & Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Manufacturing (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2/4 Yr); Criminal Justice (4 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drama - Theatre (2/4 Yr); Education (4 Yr); Environmental Health (4 Yr); Finance (4 Yr); General Studies (2/4 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Management (4 Yr); Marketing (4 Yr); Mathematics (4 Yr); Medical Technology (4 Yr); Music (4 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr)

Mizzou Aviation

Joplin Regional Airport, 5497 Dennis Weaver Dr., Joplin, MO 64802. Flight and Ground. Founded 1961. Contact: John P. Brown, Dir., (417)623-1331, Fax: (417)782-6283, Web Site: http://www.mizzouaviation.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,800 typical cost; $18,764 professional pilot; $5,362 instrument rating. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Advanced Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

New Dimensions School of Hair Design

621 Kentucky, Joplin, MO 64801. Cosmetology. Founded 1990. Contact: Sharon Clements, Dir., (417)782-2875, Fax: (417)782-7967, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,900 cosmetology; $2,120 manicuring. Enrollment: men 2, women 43. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

Vatterott College (Joplin)

5898 N. Main St. Rd., Joplin, MO 64801. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Linda Lynch, (417)781-5633, 800-934-6975, Fax: (417)781-6437, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.vatterott-college.com/home/. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (60 Wk); Computer Aided Drafting (60 Wk); Computer Applications (60 Wk); Computer Networking (90 Wk); Computer Programming (60 Wk); Computer Programming, Advanced (90 Wk); Computer Technology (60 Wk); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr); Medical Administrative Assistant (60 Wk)

KANSAS CITY

Avila University

11901 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145. Other. Founded 1916. Contact: Paige Illum, Asst. VP of Admissions, (816)942-8400, 800-462-8452, Fax: (816)501-2453, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.avila.edu.Private.Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,750/semester (12-18 credits); $365/credit. Enrollment: Total 842. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; JRCERT; NAACLS; ABA; NCA-HLC; CSWE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Education; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Medical Technology; Music

ConCorde Career Institute

3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111. Allied Medical. Founded 1983. Contact: Deborah S. Crow, (816)531-5223, 800-464-1212, Fax: (816)756-3231, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.concordecareercolleges.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (12 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Medical Insurance Specialist (10 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (18 Mo)

Foley-Belsaw Institute

6301 Equitable Rd., Kansas City, MO 64120-1395. Trade and Technical. Founded 1926. Contact: Joe Webber, Instructor, 800-821-3452, 800-821-3452, Fax: (816)483-5010, Web Site: http://www.foley-belsaw.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Maintenance, Machine Tool (1 Wk); Tool Engineering Technology (1 Wk)

House of Heavilin Beauty College (Kansas City)

5720 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110-2826. Contact: Jerry Heavilin, President, (816)523-2471, Web Site: http://kc-hair.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

House of Heavilin (Kansas City)

5720 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110. Cosmetology. Founded 1957. Contact: Shelley J. Heavilin, (816)523-2471, Fax: (816)523-6445, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kchair.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,400 cosmetology; $1,500 nail tech; $1,745 instructor training. Enrollment: men 10, women 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (12 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (7 Mo); Hair Styling (12 Mo); Manicurist (2 Mo)

International School of Professional Bartending

521 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64108. Trade and Technical. Founded 1996. Contact: Beth Merrill, (816)753-3900, Fax: (816)753-9500, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kcbartending.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $695. Enrollment: Total 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending (40 Hr)

Kansas City College of Legal Studies

800 E 101st Ter., No. 100, Kansas City, MO 64131-5322. Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Susan Williamson, (816)444-2232, Fax: (816)444-3142, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.metropolitancollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $23,958/Court Reporting - Bachelors; $10,989/Paralegal - Associates. Enrollment: Total 106. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Court Reporting (33-45 Mo); Paralegal (15-21 Mo)

Kansas City Missouri Vocational-Technical Education Department

Manual Career Technical Center, 1215 Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64106. Trade and Technical. Contact: Larry G. Mudd, Dir., (816)418-5223, (816)418-7000, Fax: (816)418-5222, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kcmsd.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Free to district students. Enrollment: men 300, women 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agribusiness; Agricultural Science; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Business, General Office; Child Care & Guidance; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; Health Care & Management; Management

Maple Woods Community College

2601 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156. Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: Lynn Barron, Assoc. Dean of Instruction, (816)437-3223, (816)437-3100, Fax: (816)437-3300, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://kcmetro.edu/home.asp?tab=1&list=3. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $76/credit in-district; $134/credit out-of-district; $180/credit out-of-state; $212/credit international. Enrollment: Total 1,917. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; AVMA. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Business Administration; Business Education; Business Management; Business Occupations; Computer Science Terminal Operation; Data Processing; Law Enforcement; Veterinary Technology

National American University

7490 NW 87th St., Blue Ridge Mall, Kansas City, MO 64153. Other. Founded 1941. Contact: Michaelle Holland, Regional President, (816)412-5500, Fax: (816)412-5505, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.national.edu; Christi Town, Campus Dir., E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $195 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 380. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: JRCEPAT; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP; ABMP; IACBE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Microsoft Certified Specialist (1 Yr); Travel & Tourism (1 Yr); Web Development (1 Yr)

Penn Valley Community College

3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111. Two-Year College. Founded 1915. Contact: Dr. James Baber, Dean of Instr., (816)759-4344, Fax: (816)759-4161, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kcmetro.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $76 in district; $134 out-of-district; $180 out-of-state; $212 international. Enrollment: men 1,437, women 2,696. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; AOTA; APTA; CAAHEP; NLNAC; ADA; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Business, General Office (1 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Climate Control (1 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Programming (1 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Fashion Design & Illustration (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Fire Science (1 Yr); Health Technology (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Police Science (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (1 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

Penn Valley Community College, Practical Nursing Program

Pioneer Campus, 2700 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64127. Nursing, Two-Year College. Founded 1949. Contact: Sharon L. Graves, RN, MSN, CNS, (816)482-5070, (816)482-5072, Fax: (816)482-5110, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://kcmetro.edu/home.asp?C=4&QLinks=PennValley. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 180. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12-17 Mo); Surgical Technology (12 Mo)

Pinnacle Career Institute

15329 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64147. Trade and Technical. Founded 1953. Contact: Jeffrey C. Freeman, Pres., (816)331-5700, 800-426-8084, Fax: (816)331-2026, Web Site: http://www.pcitraining.edu/.Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 141, women 45. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (15 Mo); Computer Networking (12 Mo); Computer Programming (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Microcomputers (15 Mo); Telecommunications Technology (21 Mo)

Rehabilitation Institute

3011 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Marcella Choate, Dir., (816)751-7783, (816)751-7900, Fax: (816)751-7980, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.rehabkc.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Enrollment: men 10, women 11. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Clerical, General (17-25 Wk)

Research Medical Center, School of Radiologic Technology

2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132. Allied Medical. Founded 1934. Contact: Cheryl Johnson, (816)276-3390, (816)276-3437, Fax: (816)276-3138, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://researchmedicalcenter.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $5,000 per program. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111. Allied Medical. Contact: Valerie Tolson, Dir., (816)932-3766, Fax: (816)932-2322, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $2,040/year (fees, books, uniforms extra). Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nuclear Medical Technology (12 Mo); Radiation Therapy Technology (18 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Ultrasonography (18 Mo)

Vatterott College (Kansas City)

8955 E. 38th Terr., Kansas City, MO 64129. Business. Founded 1889. Contact: Mike Critchfield, (816)833-3333. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 15, women 85. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (15 Mo); Business (15 Mo); Computer Information Science (9 Mo); Computer Technology (9 Mo); Secretarial, General (9 Mo)

KENNETT

Kennett Area Vocational-Technical School

1400 W. Washington St., Kennett, MO 63857. Trade and Technical, Nursing. Founded 1969. Contact: Doug Irvin, (573)717-1123, (573)717-1124, Fax: (573)717-1147, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kennett.k12.mo.us/; Debra Garrett, Counselor, E-mail: dgarrett@kennett. k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,400-$4,100 depending on program. Enrollment: Total 185. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair (1-2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1-2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1052 hr); Graphic Arts (1-2 Yr); Health Occupations (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1353 Hr)

KIRKSVILLE

Kirksville Area Vocational-Technical School

1103 S. Cottage Grove, Kirksville, MO 63501. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Terri Jones, Dean of Students/Dir., (660)665-2865, Fax: (660)626-1478, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kirksville.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,000 full-time; $1,500 part-time; $3,900 PN: $2,000 EMT; $35 fees/program. Enrollment: Total 90. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Applications; Computer Repair; Construction Technology; Graphic Arts; Health Aide; Health Technology; Marketing; Nursing, Practical; Paramedic; Printing; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical

KIRKWOOD

St. Louis Community College at Meramec

11333 Big Bend Blvd., Kirkwood, MO 63122. Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Mike Cundiff, (314)984-7601, (314)984-7500, Fax: (314)984-7051, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stlcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $78/credit in-dist; $103/credit out-of-dist; $138/credit out-of-state; $148/credit international. Enrollment: Total 5,684. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC; AOTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Building Material Management; Business Communications (1 Yr); Child Care - Nanny; Clerk, Typist (1 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Communications, Electronic; Communications Technology; Communications, Telephone; Computer Programming; Correctional Science (2 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Food Distribution & Management (1 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management Development (2 Yr); Microcomputers; Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Paramedic; Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Technical Illustration (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology

LAMAR

Heartland Horseshoeing School

327 Southwest 1st St., Lamar, MO 64759. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Chris Gregory, Owner, (417)682-6896, Fax: (417)682-6394, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $500-$3,600. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Horseshoeing (1-12 Wk)

Lamar Area Vocational-Technical School

401 Maple St., Lamar, MO 64759. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Katherine Pace, (417)682-3384, Fax: (417)682-3420. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,445 per year. Enrollment: men 217, women 135. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Auto Mechanics; Carpentry; Computer Aided Design; Computer Applications; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Machine Technology; Marketing; Nurse, Assistant; Office Technology; Small Business Management; Welding Technology; Wood Industries Technology

LEES SUMMIT

Longview Community College

500 SW Longview Rd., Lees Summit, MO 64081. Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: Karen Dexter, Dir., (816)672-2000, Fax: (816)672-2025, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.kcmetro.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 7,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (1 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Information Systems (2 Yr); Landscaping (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr)

LINN

Linn State Technical College

One Technology Dr., Linn, MO 65051. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1961. Contact: Becky Dunn, (573)897-5000, 800-743-8324, Fax: (573)897-5026, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.linnstate.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $130 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 872. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: NATEF; FAA; CAPTE; NAIT; ABET; ACCE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automation Technology (1 or 2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 or 2 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology (1 or 2 Yr); Computer Networking (1 or 2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electricity, Industrial (1 or 2 Yr); Grounds Management Technician; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (2 Yr); Heavy Equipment (11 Mo); Laser Technology (2 Yr); Machine Tool Technology (2 Yr); Nuclear Technology (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr)

MACON

Macon Area Vocational-Technical School

702 N. Missouri, Macon, MO 63552. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Mickey Briscoe, (660)385-2158, (660)385-5719, Fax: (660)385-7179, Web Site: http://www.macon.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Tuition: $4,800. Enrollment: Total 341. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General; Auto Mechanics; Building Trades; Carpentry; Child Care & Guidance; Food Preparation & Service; Health Occupations; Secretarial, Advanced; Welding Technology

MALDEN

Southern Missouri Truck Driving School

105 Arnold Blvd., PO Box 545, Malden, MO 63863. Trade and Technical. Founded 1997. Contact: R. McClendon, 888-276-3860, 888-276-3860, Fax: (573)276-3868, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.smtds.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,500 cash; $3,750 if financed plus finance charges. Enrollment: men 82, women 1. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Truck Driving (4 Wk)

MARSHALL

Saline County Career Center

900 W. Vest, Marshall, MO 65340. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Mrs. Joan Clouse, (660)886-6958, Fax: (660)886-3092, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://marshallschools.com/sccc. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,950 LPN; $1,850 for 3 hour block classes. Enrollment: men 1, women 33. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agricultural Building Service (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (1 Yr); Health Occupations (1 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

MARYLAND HEIGHTS

Allied College North

13723 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Contact: Jeffrey Engh, Campus president, (314)595-3400, Web Site: http://hightechinstitute.edu. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $19,850. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

MARYVILLE

Northwest Technical School

1515 S. Munn, Maryville, MO 64468. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: John Zeliff, (660)562-3022, Fax: (660)562-2010, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,900 per semester. Enrollment: Total 550. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Automotive Collision Repair; Building Trades; Business Education; Child Care & Guidance; Child Care Nanny; Food Preparation & Service; Health Occupations; Horticulture; Machine Shop; Marketing Management; Mathematics; Mechanical Technology; Nursing, Practical; Welding, Arc & Gas

MEXICO

Davis H. Hart Mexico Area Vocational Technical School

905 N. Wade St., Mexico, MO 65265. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Duane Bennett, Director, (573)581-5684, Fax: (573)581-7084. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,600. Enrollment: men 365, women 226. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (350 Hr); Agricultural Science (1050 Hr); Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (1050 Hr); Automotive Collision Repair (1050 Hr); Automotive Technology (1050 Hr); Building Trades (1050 Hr); Child Care & Guidance (1050 Hr); Computer Information Science (350 Hr); Computer Networking (1050 Hr); Computer Programming (1050 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Custodial Training (1050 Hr); Drafting Technology (1050 Hr); Electronics Technology (1050 Hr); Health Occupations (1050 Hr); Machine Tool & Die (550 Hr); Marketing (1050 Hr); Welding Technology (1050 Hr)

MOBERLY

Central Christian College of the Bible

911 Urbandale Dr., E., Moberly, MO 65270-1997. Other. Founded 1957. Contact: Russell James, (660)263-3900, 877-WIN-THEM, Fax: (660)263-3936, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cccb.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $169/semester hour; $2,500 room and board. Enrollment: men 130, women 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bible Study; Christian Service

Moberly Area Community College

101 College Ave., Moberly, MO 65270. Two-Year College. Founded 1927. Contact: Ruth Ann Finck, (816)263-4110, 800-622-2070, Fax: (660)263-6448, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.macc.edu/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,464 in-district; $2,136 out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 1,821. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Clerical, General (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Industrial Technology (1 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Mid-Management (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Moberly Area Technical Center

1623 Gratz Brown Rd., Moberly, MO 65270. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Lester J. Abel, Director, (660)269-2690, (660)269-2631, Fax: (660)269-2692, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.matconline.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,550. Enrollment: men 250, women 110. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (1 Yr); Agribusiness (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (1 Yr); Computer Applications (1 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Electronics Technology; Health Occupations (1 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Machine Technology (2 Yr); Management (1 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Microsoft Certified Specialist; Office Technology (1 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

MONETT

Monett Vocational-Technical School

700 9th St., Monett, MO 65708. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Jim Orr, (417)235-7022, Fax: (417)235-8270. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Building Trades; Drafting & Design Technology; Electronics Technology; Food Service & Management; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Machine Shop; Office Administration; Small Engine Repair; Welding Technology

MONTGOMERY

Wehrman Aviation Service

154 Airport Rd., Montgomery, MO 63361. Flight and Ground. Founded 1967. Contact: Howard Q. Wehrman, (314)564-2876. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies; per hour basis. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Advanced Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

MOUNTAIN GROVE

Ozark Mountain Technical Center

211 E. 5th St., Mountain Grove, MO 65711. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Earl M. Crofford, Dir., (417)926-3119, Fax: (417)926-6858, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mgr3.k12.mo.us/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,000 per year plus $75 admissions fee. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General (35 Wk); Agriculture - Production (35 Wk); Auto Body & Fender Repair (35 Wk); Auto Mechanics (35 Wk); Automotive Collision Repair (35 Wk); Cabinet & Mill Work (35 Wk); Carpentry (35 Wk); Electronics Technology (35 Wk); Health Occupations (35 Wk); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (35 Wk); Landscaping (35 Wk); Office Technology (35 Wk); Welding, Arc & Gas (35 Wk); Welding Technology (35 Wk)

NEOSHO

Crowder College

601 Laclede, Neosho, MO 64850. Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Dr. Kent Farnsworth, (417)451-3223, Web Site: http://www.crowder.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $58/credit in district; $82/credit out-of-district resident; $107/credit out-of-state and international. Enrollment: Total 1,403. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness Technology (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Support Technology (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Digital Computing (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Energy Systems Technology (2 Yr); Farm Management Technology (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Small Business Management (2 Yr); Transportation Engineering Technology (1 Yr); Water & Waste Water Pollution Technology (1 Yr)

Environmental Resource Center

Crowder College, 601 Laclede Ave., Neosho, MO 64850. Two-Year College. Founded 1963. Contact: Roger Wagner, 800-848-8726, 800-848-8726, Fax: (417)451-7776, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.waterschool.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,800 (includes tuition, books, fees); $1,935/semester room and board. Enrollment: men 60, women 5. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Water & Waste Water Pollution Technology (48 Wk)

Neosho Beauty College

116 N. Wood St., Neosho, MO 64850. Cosmetology. Founded 1982. Contact: Scott Hill, (417)451-7216, Fax: (417)451-8849, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://neoshobeautycollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,600-$7,400. Enrollment: women 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr); Skin Care (750 Hr)

NEVADA

Cottey College

1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772. Contact: Judy Rogers, President, (417)667-8181, (417)667-2107, Web Site: http://www.cottey.edu. Private. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $10,800 in-state; $10,800 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 153.

Nevada Regional Technical Center, School of Practical Nursing

NRTC - N. Campus, 2015 N. West St., Nevada, MO 64772. Nursing. Founded 1964. Contact: Linda Douglas, BSN, RN, (417)448-2016, Fax: (417)448-2018, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $5,000. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

Nevada School of Cosmetology

104 E. Cherry St., Nevada, MO 64772. Cosmetology. Founded 1992. Contact: Shirley White, Administrator, (417)667-2160, Fax: (417)667-9694. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,600-$5,605. Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr); Skin Care (750 Hr)

NORTH KANSAS CITY

Mid-America School of Floral Design

120 E. 12th Ave., PO Box 12456, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: Bill J. Harper, (816)842-3071, 800-733-5025, Fax: (816)842-5704, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stuppy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $945 basic; $345 advanced; $1,140 complete. Enrollment: Total 162. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Floristry (2 Wk)

OVERLAND

Missouri School of Dog Grooming

10236 Page Ave., Overland, MO 63114. Other. Founded 1989. Contact: Lisa Winkeler, Pres., (314)428-1700, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.msdg.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $300-$3,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Pet Grooming (14 Wk)

PARK HILLS

Mineral Area College

POBox 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Dr. Terry L. Barnes, (314)431-4593, Fax: (314)431-2321. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 1,291, women 2,055. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business, General Office (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Child Care - Nanny (1 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (2 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (1 Sm); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr)

PERRYVILLE

Perryville Area Career Center

326 College St., Perryville, MO 63775. Trade and Technical. Founded 1974. Contact: Karen Leible, Career Counselor, (573)547-7500, Fax: (573)517-0396, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,200. Enrollment: Total 441. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Business Management; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems; Engineering Technology; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Office Technology; Television Production; Welding, Combination

PLATTE CITY

Nothland Career Center

PO Box 1700, 1801 Branch St., Platte City, MO 64079. Other. Founded 1980. Contact: Cheryl Hill, Dir., (816)858-5505, Fax: (816)858-3278, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northlandcareercenter.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies; nursing $7,500. Enrollment: men 350, women 275. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (1080 Hr); Building Trades (1080 Hr); Culinary Arts (1080 Hr); Electronics Technology (1080 Hr); Health Occupations (1080 Hr); Marketing (1080 Hr); Mechanics, Diesel (1080 Hr); Nursing, Practical (1360 Hr); Office Technology (1080 Hr); Secretarial, General (1080 Hr); Welding Technology (1080 Hr)

POPLAR BLUFF

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

3203 Oak Grove Rd., PO Box 47, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Trade and Technical, Cosmetology, Nursing. Founded 1968. Contact: James A. Ellis, Coordinator, (573)785-2248, (573)785-4168, Fax: (573)785-4168, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.trcc.edu/PB_avts.htm. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,100/semester (9 mo. course), Cosmetology-$4320, PN-$6,700. Enrollment: men 190, women 55. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Health Occupations (1 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Three Rivers Community College

2080 Three Rivers Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Larry Kimbrow, Dean of Career & Workforce Development, (573)840-9600, (573)840-9688, 877-TRY-TRCC, Fax: (573)840-9657, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.trcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $59 per credit hour, in-district; $89 per credit hour, out-of-district; $116 per credit hour, out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 3,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NAACLS; NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Accounting Technology; Agribusiness; Agribusiness Technology; Automotive Technology; Building Construction Technology; Business Management; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Technology; Correctional Science; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Diesel Technology; Electrical Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Technology; Health Technology; Industrial Maintenance; Industrial Technology; Information Systems; Machine Shop; Machine Technology; Management; Manufacturing Technology; Marketing; Medical Laboratory Technology; Merchandising; Microcomputers; Nursing, R.N.; Paramedic; Police Science; Quality Control; Sales; Small Business Management; Surgical Technology; Surveying; Television Production; Welding Technology

RAYTOWN

Dillards Hair and Nail School

6905 B Blue Ridge Ext., Raytown, MO 64133. Cosmetology. Founded 1968. Contact: Diane Lewen, (816)358-6600, Fax: (816)313-8643, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-Of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,950 Cosmetology. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo)

Herndon Career Center

11501 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO 64138. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Jim Gaines, Director, (816)268-7140, Fax: (816)268-7149, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://herndoncareercenter.com; Jim Breske, Counselor, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 375, women 125. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating (2 Yr); Art, Advertising - Commercial (1 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Construction Technology (1 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Health Technology (1 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Yr); Office Technology (1 Yr); Welding, Combination (2 Yr)

ROLLA

Rolla Area Vocational-Technical School

1304 E. 10th, Rolla, MO 65401. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Janece Martin, (314)573-3726, Fax: (573)364-0767. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,150. Enrollment: men 175, women 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (18 Mo); Agri-Management (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (18 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Building Trades (18 Mo); Cabinet & Mill Work (18 Mo); Computer Networking (9 Mo); Drafting Technology (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (12 Mo); Fire Fighting (9 Mo); Graphic Design (9 Mo); Machine Shop (18 Mo); Manufacturing Technology (18 Mo); Marketing (9 Mo); Masonry (72 Wk); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Office Technology (9 Mo); Paramedic (12 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (12 Mo); Supermarket Management (9 Mo)

Salem College of Hairstyling

1051 Kingshihway, Ste. 1, Rolla, MO 65401. Cosmetology. Founded 1989. Contact: Joseph A. Nicholson, (573)336-3136, (573)336-3140, 800-603-2986, Fax: (573)336-4125, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,600. Enrollment: women 32, Total 32. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr)

ST. ANN

Allied Medical College

500 NW Plaza, Ste. 400, St. Ann, MO 63074-2202. Allied Medical. Founded 1981. Contact: Jeffrey Engh, (314)595-3400, (866)501-1291, Fax: (314)739-5133, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hightechinstitute.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies ($2,995-$5,850). Enrollment: men 35, women 388. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (10 Mo); Health Care & Management (10 Mo); Health Information Technology (10 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (10 Mo)

Patsy & Bob's Academy of Beauty

18 Northwest Plaza, St. Ann, MO 63074. Cosmetology. Founded 1985. Contact: Rob Bruner, (314)298-8808, Fax: (314)298-3901, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,500. Enrollment: Total 103. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Vatterott College (St. Ann)

3925 Industrial Dr., St. Ann, MO 63074. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Alan Clay, (314)428-5900, 800-370-7955, Fax: (314)428-5956, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.vatterottcollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 617. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (60-170 Wk); Computer Aided Drafting (60-90 Wk); Computer Engineering (60-170 Wk); Computer Programming (60-170 Wk); Computer Technology (60-90 Wk); Electrical Technology (60-90 Wk); Medical Assistant (60 Wk); Welding Technology (60-90 Wk)

ST. CHARLES

Lewis & Clark Career Center

2400 Zumbehl Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Kathy Frederking, Dir., (636)723-4829, Fax: (636)443-4951, Web Site: http://www.stcharles.k12.mo.us/lewis&clark. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,600. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair (18 Mo); Automotive Service (18 Mo); Building Trades (18 Mo); Computer Information Science (9 Mo); Computer Support Technology (9 Mo); Database Management (9 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (18 Mo); Electricity - Master Electrician (18 Mo); Health Occupations (9 Mo); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (18 Mo); Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair (9 Mo); Masonry (18 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

St. Charles Flying Service

3001 Airport Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301. Flight and Ground. Founded 1968. Contact: Dennis Bampton, (636)946-6066, (636)946-6067, 800-447-6066, Fax: (636)946-6245, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://stcharlesflyingsvs.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies; $1,610 multi-engine training. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot (10 Wk); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying (52 Wk); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor (12 Wk); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating (12 Wk); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying (12 Wk); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane (4 Wk)

ST. JOSEPH

Hillyard Technical Center

36th & Faraon, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Trade and Technical. Founded 1943. Contact: Regenia Briggs, (816)671-4170, Fax: (816)671-4479, Web Site: http://hillyardtech.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,200 - 9 months only. Enrollment: men 347, women 250. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (9 Mo); Auto Body & Fender Repair (9 Mo); Auto Mechanics (9 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (9 Mo); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (9 Mo); Computer Technology (9 Mo); Electronics Technology (9 Mo); Fire Science (9 Mo); Health Occupations (9 Mo); Medical Transcription (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (11 Mo); Office Administration (9 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Surgical Technology (11 Mo); Welding, Combination (9 Mo)

Missouri Western State College

4525 Downs Dr., St. Joseph, MO 64507. Other. Founded 1915. Contact: Mary Dean, Admissions, (816)271-4200, 800-662-7041, Fax: (816)271-5833, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mwsc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $188/credit in-state; $309/creidt out of state (includes fees); room and board starting at $2,198/semester. Enrollment: Total 3,754. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NASM; NCATE; NLNAC; APTA; ABA; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Construction Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology; Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr)

St. Joseph Beauty University

22nd & Mitchell, St. Joseph, MO 64507. Cosmetology. Founded 1946. Contact: Judy Bryant, (816)279-3519, (816)279-5729, Fax: (816)279-8171, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,150 cosmetology. Enrollment: men 2, women 19. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Vatterott College (St. Joseph)

3131 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Sandra Wisdom, Dir. of Admissions, (816)364-5399, 800-282-5327, Fax: (816)364-1593, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://vatterott-college.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Programming; Computer Technology; Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist; Medical Administrative Assistant; Medical Assistant

ST. LOUIS

Archway Aviation, Inc.

3127 Creve Coeur Mill Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Flight and Ground. Founded 1964. Contact: John L. Neuroth, (314)576-5499. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: FAA. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Advanced Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Helicopter Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Private Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Single Engine Rating

Broadcast Center

2360 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139-2909. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: Linda Hauhe, (314)647-8181, Fax: (314)647-1575, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.broadcastcenterinfo.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,900. Enrollment: men 160, women 65. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Broadcasting, Nontechnical; Broadcasting Technology; Journalism; Television & Radio Production; Television, Commercial & Announcing; Video Production

Deaconess College of Nursing

6150 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139. Nursing. Founded 1889. Contact: Peggy Hudson, Admissions, (314)768-3044, 800-942-4310, Fax: (314)768-5673. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,625/semester. Enrollment: men 9, women 220. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr)

Elaine Steven Beauty College

10420 W. Florissant, St. Louis, MO 63136-5618. Contact: Gina Kinion, President, (314)868-8196, Web Site: http://www.elainestevenbeautycollege.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $7,225. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Expressions Academy of Floral Design

1380 Faimeadows Ln., St. Louis, MO 63138-2509. Other. Founded 1991. Contact: Linda Shannon, (314)838-3388. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,250. Enrollment: Total 95. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Floristry (6 Wk)

Hickey College

940 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146. Business. Founded 1933. Contact: Christopher Gearin, (314)434-2212, 800-777-1544, Fax: (314)434-1974, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hickeycollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Sm); Accounting, Specialist (3.5 Sm); Administrative Assistant (3.5 Sm); Computer Operations (2.5 Sm); Computer Programming (4 Sm); Graphic Design (3 Sm); Paralegal (4 Sm); Secretarial, Legal (2.5 Sm)

IHM Health Studies Center

2500 Abbott Place, St. Louis, MO 63143-2636. Allied Medical. Founded 1977. Contact: Linda Byers, (314)768-1234, Fax: (314)768-1595, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ihmhealthstudies.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $135 credit hr. Enrollment: Total 1,138. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABHES; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Emergency Medical Technology (16 Wk); Paramedic (16 Mo)

Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health Radiography Program

306 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110-1091. Two-Year College. Founded 1950. Contact: Ms. Johnnie Moore, M.Ed., R.T., (314)454-7057, 800-832-9009, Fax: (314)454-5239, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.jhconah.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $367/credit hr. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC; ADtA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Lutheran School of Nursing

3547 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118. Contact: Regina Cundall, Director of nursing education, (314)577-5850, Web Site: http://www.nursingschoollmc.com. Private. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,770 in-state; $7,770 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 0.

Midwest Institute for Medical Assistants

10910 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122. Allied Medical. Founded 1965. Contact: Holly Gamble, (314)965-8363, (314)344-4440, 800-695-5550, Fax: (314)965-0495, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.midwestinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,595. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting; Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant; Office Technology; Pharmacy Technician; Veterinary Assistant

Missouri College

10121 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122-1583. Trade and Technical. Founded 1963. Contact: Terri Leap, Dir. of Occupational Education/Dean, (314)821-7700, 800-216-6732, Fax: (314)821-0891, Web Site: http://www.missouricollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,895. Enrollment: men 10, women 250. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABHES; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (32 Wk); Dental Office Management (65 Wk); Medical Assistant (32 Wk); Medical Office Management (65 Wk); Occupational Therapy Assistant (74 Wk); Office Technology (65 Wk); Sales (32 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (32 Wk)

National Academy of Beauty Arts

157 Concord Plaza Lower Level, St. Louis, MO 63128. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: Mary Short, (314)842-3616, Fax: (314)842-9396, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://nationalacademyofbeautyarts.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 175. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (390 Hr)

Parkway Area Adult Education and Literacy

12657 Fee Fee Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Other. Founded 1969. Contact: Sally Sandy, Director, (314)415-7063, (314)415-7065, Fax: (314)415-5050, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/ael/. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: None required. Enrollment: Total 4,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: English As A Second Language; High School Diploma; Remediation

Ranken Technical College

4431 Finney Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113. Trade and Technical. Founded 1907. Contact: Ben. H. Ernst, President, (314)371-0233, Fax: (314)371-0241. Private. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $1,850/term. Enrollment: men 900, women 50. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Architectural Design Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Carpentry; Communications, Electronic; Computer Networking; Computer Technology; Electricity, Industrial; Electronics Technology; Instrumentation Technology; Machine Shop; Maintenance, Building; Plumbing; Welding Technology

Saint John's Mercy Medical Center

615 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141. Allied Medical. Founded 1953. Contact: Jim Ibaviosa, Dir., (314)569-6031, Fax: (314)569-6343. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,800. Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

St. Louis College of Health Careers, Metro Campus

909 S. Taylor, St. Louis, MO 63110. Allied Medical. Founded 1981. Contact: Barb Simon, Dir., (314)652-0300, Fax: (314)652-4825, Web Site: http://www.slchc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $190 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 5, women 155. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; AMTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cardio - Pulmonary Technology (30 Wk); Medical Assistant (45 Wk); Medical Office Management (30 Wk); Medical Receptionist (30 Wk); Medical Technology (60 Wk); Medical Technology - Cardiology (60 Wk); Nurses Aide (30 Wk); Nursing, Practical (52 Wk); Pharmacy Technician (30 Wk); Physical Therapy Aide (30 Wk)

St. Louis Community College at Forest Park

5600 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. Two-Year College. Founded 1963. Contact: Jack Becherer, (314)644-9100. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 2,933, women 4,209. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NASAD; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (1 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Criminology - Identification Technology (2 Yr); Deaf Education; Dental Assisting (1 Sm); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Desktop Publishing (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (1 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Sanitary (2 Yr); Funeral Service Education (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Home Economics (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Import - Export (2 Yr); Industrial Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Inhalation Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Laboratory Assistant, Certified (2 Yr); Management Development (2 Yr); Mechanical Drafting; Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Medical Assistant; Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Operating Room Technology (1 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Plumbing (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Robotics (2 Yr); Safety Technology (2 Yr); Salesmanship (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Tourism (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (1 Yr)

St. Louis Institute of Electrology

4590 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63127. Allied Medical, Two-Year College. Founded 1982. Contact: Dianna Heffernan, (314)729-1883, Fax: (314)729-1883. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,000-$6,500. Enrollment: women 9. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Electrology (1000 Hr); Skin Care (48 Hr)

St. Louis Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy

5078 Kensington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. Other. Founded 1966. Contact: Bob Weng, (314)367-5000, Fax: (314)367-3057, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.slps.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: None required. Enrollment: Total 10,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: English As A Second Language; High School Diploma; Remediation

Security Training Center, Inc.

8128 Gravois, St. Louis, MO 63123. Trade and Technical. Founded 1989. Contact: Danny Heitert, President, (314)353-5711, (314)353-2229, Fax: (314)353-5711. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $499 Hazardous Waste Operations (40 hours); Hazardous Waste Operations Refresher (8 hours) $125. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Hazardous Waste Technology (8 Hr)

Trans World Travel Academy

1415 Olive St., Ste. 130, St. Louis, MO 63103. Trade and Technical. Founded 1978. Contact: H. Daniel Peters, Jr., Manager of Admissions, (314)895-6711, 800-942-7467, Fax: (314)895-6708. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,725-$12,000 depending on program taken. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: DETC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aircraft Airframe Maintenance (560 Hr); Aircraft Mechanics (560 Hr); Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance (560 Hr); Airline & Travel Careers; Airline Operations; Aviation Maintenance Technology (840 Hr); Flight Attendant (16 Hr); Travel Agents (88 Hr); Travel & Tourism (210 Hr)

ST. PETERS

Abbott Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

2101, St. Peters, MO 63376. Cosmetology. Founded 1980. Contact: Bill Lewis, (636)447-0100, Fax: (314)724-4316. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,050-$6,400. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist (400 Hr); Skin Care (750 Hr)

St. Charles Community College

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376-2865. Two-Year College. Founded 1986. Contact: Dr. James B. Benedict, (636)922-8273, (636)922-8000, Fax: (636)922-8352, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stchas.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $71/credit hr. in-district; $104/credit hr. out-of-district; $153/credit hr. out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 6,766. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: AAMAE; CAAHEP; NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (1-2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1-2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Networking (1-2 Yr); Computer Repair (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Customer Service (1 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1-2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office Management (1-2 Yr); Technological Studies (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

SEDALIA

State Fair Community College

3201 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301-2199. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Ron Gerstbauer, (660)530-5800, 877-311-7322, Fax: (816)530-5506, Web Site: http://www.sfcc.cc.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $70 in-district; $97 out-of-district; $150 out-of-state; $177 international. Enrollment: Total 1,690. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NAIT; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Building Material Management (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (2 Yr); Merchandising (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

SIKESTON

Sikeston Career and Technology Center

200 Pine St., Sikeston, MO 63801. Trade and Technical. Founded 1963. Contact: Richard McGill, (573)471-5442, Fax: (573)472-8861, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 97. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair (36 Wk); Auto Mechanics (36 Wk); Clerical, General (18 Wk); Drafting Technology (36 Wk); Electronics Technology (36 Wk); Graphic Arts (36 Wk); Mechanics, Power Fluid (36 Wk); Nurses Aide (5 Wk); Nursing, Practical (44 Wk); Surgical Technology (35 Wk); Welding Technology (36 Wk)

SPRINGFIELD

Bryan College

237 S. Florence Ave, Springfield, MO 65806. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: Brian Stewart, Dir./Pres., (417)862-5700, 800-397-1894, Fax: (417)865-7144, Web Site: http://www.bryancollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 210. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (80 Wk); Business Management (80 Wk); Computer Information Science (80 Wk); Computer Networking (60 Wk); Computer Programming (60 Wk); Office Administration (60 Wk); Travel & Tourism (60 Wk)

Cox Health School of Radiologic Technology

3801 South National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. Allied Medical. Founded 1952. Contact: David Frasier, Dir., (417)269-4074, (417)269-8987, Fax: (417)269-4250, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.coxhealth.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $2,400 for program. Enrollment: men 5, women 28. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Global University

1211 South Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. Correspondence. Founded 1948. Contact: Dilla Dawson, (417)862-9533, 800-443-1083, Fax: (417)862-0863, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.globaluniversity.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $90 per credit. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: DETC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bible Study; Christian Service; Minister

Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences

1423 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65802. Other. Founded 1995.(417)269-3401, (866)898-5355, Fax: (417)269-3586, Web Site: http://www.coxcollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4620/semester; $308/credit part-time. Enrollment: Total 202. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Record Technology (12 Mo); Medical Transcription (9 Mo); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr)

Ozarks Technical Community College

1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, PO Box 5958, Springfield, MO 65801. Two-Year College. Founded 1991. Contact: Diana Parker, Director of Institutional Research/Plan, (417)895-7000, (417)895-1324, Fax: (417)895-1328, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.otc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $78/cr hr, in-district; $98/cr hr out-of-district; $128/cr hr out-of-state. Enrollment: men 3,947, women 4,541. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; ADA; ARCEST; NATEF; CAPTE; NCA-HLC; JRCRTE; APTA; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Automation Technology; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Business; Business Technology; Chef Training; Computer Networking; Computer Repair; Computer Technology; Construction Technology; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Early Childhood Specialist; Electronics, Industrial; Fire Science; Graphic Design; Health Information Technology; Hospitality; Industrial Maintenance; Internet Technologies; Landscaping; Machine Technology; Machine Tool & Die; Marketing; Media Technology; Nursing, Practical; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Paramedic; Physical Therapy Aide; Printing Technology, Lithographic; Respiratory Therapy; Surgical Technology; Welding Technology

St. John School of Nursing

4431 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804. Nursing. Founded 1911. Contact: Virginia Mayeux, Dir. of Nursing, (417)885-2069, Fax: (417)887-4847. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $155 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 360. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, R.N.

St. John's Regional Health Center

1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804. Allied Medical. Founded 1954. Contact: Joan Hedrick, M.Ed, RTR, (417)820-2982, (417)820-2000, Web Site: http://www.stjohns.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,200/Yr; $2,400 Total. Enrollment: Total 36. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

Springfield College

1010 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807. Other. Founded 1976. Contact: John Hamilton, (417)864-7220, 800-475-2669, Fax: (417)864-5697, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://springfield-college.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $241 per credit hour; $265 per credit hour for Dental Assisting Program. Enrollment: Total 623. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (2-4 Yr); Business Administration (2-4 Yr); Computer Information Science (2-4 Yr); Dental Assisting (8 Mo); Legal Assistant (2-4 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (1 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Paralegal (2-4 Yr)

Vatterott College (Springfield)

1258 E. Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65802. Other. Founded 1969. Contact: Cheryl Tilley, (417)831-8116, 800-766-5829, Fax: (417)831-5099, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.vatterott-college.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 225. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (60 Wk); Computer Aided Design (60-90 Wk); Computer Programming (60-90 Wk); Computer Technology (60-90 Wk); Dental Assisting (40 Wk); Medical Assistant (60-90 Wk); Medical Office Management (60 Wk); Pharmacy Technician (90 Wk)

SUNSET HILLS

Vatterott College (Sunset Hills)

12970 Maurer Industrial Dr., Sunset Hills, MO 63127. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Steve Whelehon, (314)843-4200, 888-828-8376, Fax: (314)843-1709, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.vatterott-college.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 511. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.Curriculum: Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Computer Technology; Electrical Technology; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Medical Office Management

TRENTON

North Central Missouri College

1301 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683. Two-Year College. Founded 1925. Contact: Susan Moffitt, Admissions Asst., (660)359-3948, 800-880-6180, Fax: (660)359-2899, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ncmc.cc.mo.us/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $71/credit hr., in-district; $100/credit hr., in-state; $134/credit hr., out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 704. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agriculture, General; Business Management; Construction Technology; Criminal Justice; Early Childhood Education; Environmental Technology; Human Services; Information Sciences Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N.; Office Technology; Technological Studies

UNION

East Central College

1964 Prairie Dell Rd., Union, MO 63084-4344. Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: Steve Coffman, Dean of Vocational & Technical Education, (314)583-5193, Fax: (314)583-4904. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $41 per credit ($480 max per semester) in-district; $55 per cr ($645 max) state; $82 per cr nonres. Enrollment: Total 3,050. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (2 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (1 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Hospitality (1 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (1 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1 Yr); Teacher Assistant (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

WARRENSBURG

Central Missouri State University

PO Box 800, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Other. Founded 1871. Contact: Dr. Michael Grelle, Interim Dir., (660)543-8572, (660)543-4111, 800-SAY-CMSU, Fax: (660)543-8488, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cmsu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,775/semester; $5,965/semester for undergraduate state resident. Enrollment: Total 7,023. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; NCATE; AACSB; ACCE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aircraft Airframe Maintenance; Automotive Technology; Aviation Maintenance Technology; Aviation Technology; Avionics; Computer Aided Design; Computer Information Science; Construction Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Early Childhood Specialist; Electrical Technology; Electronics, Digital; Electronics Technology; Fashion Merchandising; Graphic Arts; Industrial Maintenance; Manufacturing Technology; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal

WASHINGTON

Four Rivers Career Center

550 Blue Jay Dr., Washington, MO 63090. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Steve Matyas, Dir., (314)239-7777, Fax: (314)239-0791, Web Site: http://www.washington.k12.mo.us/schools/frcc/index.htm; Wendy A. Hartmann, Asst.Dir., E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,195 per semester. Enrollment: Total 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General (540 Hr); Automotive Collision Repair (540 Hr); Automotive Technology (540 Hr); Construction Technology (540 Hr); Information Sciences Technology (540 Hr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (540 Hr); Marketing (180 Hr); Welding Technology (540 Hr)

WAYNESVILLE

Central College of Cosmetology

PO Box 463, Waynesville, MO 65583. Cosmetology. Founded 1986. Contact: Joseph A. Nicholson, (573)336-3888, (573)336-4125, 800-603-2986, Fax: (573)336-4125, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,600. Enrollment: men 3, women 42. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

WEST PLAINS

South Central Career Center

610 E. Olden St., West Plains, MO 65775. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: Rodney Wood, Director, (417)256-6150, Fax: (417)256-5786, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://wphs.k12.mo.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 232. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Business Occupations; Career Development; Carpentry; Computer Information Science; Custodial Training; Design; Diesel Technology; Drafting Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Food Service & Management; Health Occupations; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Law Enforcement; Manufacturing Technology; Masonry; Nursing, Practical; Paramedic; Surgical Technology; Truck Driving; Welding Technology