Pennsylvania Occupational Schools

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PENNSYLVANIA

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Chris Weller, Contact

Bureau of Career and Technical Education
State Department of Education
333 Market St., 6th Fl.
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
(717)787-5530

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For specific information, contact the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, address above.

ABINGTON

Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus 1600 Woodland Rd., Abington, PA 19001. Two-Year College. Founded 1950. Contact: Dr. Robert McCiag, Dir. of Admissions, (215)881-7300, Fax: (215)881-7655, E-mail: admission@psu.edu, Web Site: http://www.abington.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Degrees awarded: Associate. Curriculum: Drafting & Design Technology; Electrical Technology; Park & Recreation

ALLENTOWN

Allentown School of Cosmetology, Inc. 1921 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18109-1629. Cosmetology. Founded 1956. Contact: Barbara A. Bealer, (610)437-4626, Fax: (610)437-2379, E-mail: ascos@ptd.net, Web Site: http://www.asc-ssc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $9,950 Cosmetology; $1,995 Nail Technician; $3,000 Estheties; $2,545 Cosmetology Instructor. Enrollment: men 6, women 88. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 18104. Business. Contact: Michael A. Manna, Director, (610)351-7675. Private. Coed. Curriculum: Legal Assistant; Paralegal

Harrison Career Institute 2102 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103. Trade and Technical. Founded 1979. Contact: Nancy Seier, (610) 434-9963, Fax: (610)434-8292. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; ACCSCT. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cardio - Pulmonary Technology (748); Computer Operations (720 Hr); Medical Assistant (748 Hr); Medical Office Management (748 Hr); Surgical Technology (1016 Hr)

Image International 4959 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18106. Other. Founded 1989. Contact: Denise DeMas, Dir., (610)391-9133, Fax: (610)395-6317, Web Site: http://www.imageintl.com. Private. Coed. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Placement service available. Curriculum: Acting; Modeling, Professional

Information Computer Systems Institute 2201 Hangar Place, Allentown, PA 18109. Business. Founded 1980. Contact: Debra Barber, Dir., (610)264-8029, Fax: (610)264-5579, E-mail: info@icsinstitute.com, Web Site: http://www.icsinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 150, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Operations (1 Yr); Computer Programming (18 Mo); Data Processing - Business (2 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

Lehigh Valley Dental Assisting Institute 2015 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18104. Allied Medical. Founded 1995. Contact: Jerome P. Kaplan, D.D.S., (610)439-8077, Fax: (610)439-1771. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $1,780. Enrollment: Total 16. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (80 Hr)

Lincoln Technical Institute 5151 Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104. Trade and Technical. Founded 1949. Contact: Lisa Kuntz, (610) 398-5300, 877-533-2592, Fax: (610)395-2706, Web Site: http://www.lincolntech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 650. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Support Technology (30-45 Wk); Drafting, Architectural (12-21 Mo); Electronic Engineering Technology (14 Mo); Electronics Technology (12 Mo); Mechanical Drafting (21 Mo); Media - Advertising Sales (30-45 Wk); Medical Assistant (38-57 Wk)

National Education Center - Allentown Business School Campus 1501 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103. Business. Founded 1869. Contact: Mary Fronheiser, (610)791-5100, 800-227-9109, Fax: (610)791-7810, Web Site: http://www.chooseabs.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Business; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Graphic Design; Management; Marketing; Medical Office Management; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Travel & Tourism; Travel & Transportation Management; Visual Communications; Web Development

Oil Burner Technician School 215 E. Lexington St., Allentown, PA 18103. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Edgar W. Thomas, (610)797-8282. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Enrollment: men 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning (60 Hr); Oil Heat Technology (120 Hr)

Welder Training and Testing Institute 729 Highland St., Allentown, PA 18103. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Mike Wiswessen, (610)437-9720, (610)820-9551, 800-223-9884, Fax: (610)820-0271, E-mail: mike@welderinstitute.com, Web Site: http://www.welderinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 72, women 5. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Welding, Combination (900 Hr); Welding, Pipe (900 Hr); Welding Technology

ALTOONA

Altoona Beauty School, Inc. 1528 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602. Cosmetology. Founded 1956. Contact: Linzi Biesinger, (814)942-3141, Fax: (814)943-5188, E-mail: linzi@prodigy.net, Web Site: http://www.altoonabeautyschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,000/Cosmetology (Costs varies per course of study). Enrollment: men 3, women 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Esthetician (450 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

Computer Learning Network 2900 Fairway Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical. Founded 1982. Contact: Miriam Kratzer, Dir. of Admissions, (814)944-5643, 800-458-6706, Fax: (814)944-5309, Web Site: http://www.cln.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,535-$17,550. Enrollment: men 65, women 180. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (40 credits); Business Administration (90 credits); Computer Networking (48 credits); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (27 credits); Legal Assistant (45 credits); Massage Therapy (48 credits); Medical Assistant (46 credits); Office, General (34 credits); Pharmacy Technician (45 credits); Web Development (48 credits)

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center - Practical Nursing Program 1500 4th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602-3695. Trade and Technical. Founded 1962. Contact: Rebecca A. Kelly, MSN, RN, CS, (814)946-8490, (814) 946-8450, Fax: (814)569-1711, E-mail: rkelly@gactc.com, Web Site: http://gactc.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $7,200 per year. Enrollment: Total 45. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: COE; MSA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

Pruonto's Hair Design Institute 705 12th St., Altoona, PA 16602. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: Kim Hofer, (814)944-4494, Fax: (814)944-7080, E-mail: pruontos@penn.com, Web Site: http://www.pruontos.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $6,950. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Administration, Management & Supervision (4 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (2 Mo)

South Hills School of Business & Technology 508 58th St., Altoona, PA 16602. Business. Founded 1884. Contact: Marianne Beyer, Dir., (814)944-6134, Fax: (814)944-4684, Web Site: http://www.southhills.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 220. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (66 Wk); Accounting, Clerical (33 Wk); Business Management (66 Wk); Secretarial, Correspondence (33 Wk); Secretarial, Executive (66 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (66 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (66 Wk); Stenography, General (33 Wk)

AMBLER

Magnolia School 50 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002. Cosmetology. Founded 1979. Contact: Truc Doe, Owner, (215)643-5994, (215) 331-1515, Fax: (215)643-5088, Web Site: http://www.themagnoliaschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $949-$5,999. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (10 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (7 Wk); Skin Care (300 Hr)

AVALON

Pennsylvania Gunsmith School 812 Ohio River Blvd., Avalon, PA 15202. Trade and Technical. Founded 1949. Contact: M. Thacker, (412)766-1812, Fax: (412)766-0855. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $16,800. Enrollment: men 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Gunsmithing (16 Mo)

BEAVER

Heritage Valley Health System 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver, PA 15009. Allied Medical. Founded 1964. Contact: Joanne Kosdo, Dir., (412)749-7245, Web Site: http://www.heritagevalley.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,000/year. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Medical Center 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver, PA 15009. Allied Medical. Founded 1954. Contact: JoAnn M. Kosto, Dir., (724) 728-7000, Fax: (724)728-7429, Web Site: http://www.heritagevalley.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $400/year. Enrollment: Total 9. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

BEAVER FALLS

Beaver Aviation Service, Inc. Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Flight and Ground. Contact: Denise Nugent, President, (724)843-8600, Fax: (724)843-6021, E-mail: bas@ccia.com, Web Site: http://www.beaveraviation.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Aircraft rental rate. Enrollment: Total 280. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

Beaver Falls Beauty Academy 720 13th St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Cosmetology. Founded 1970. Contact: Anna Mae Camp, (724)843-7700, 800-941-HAIR, Fax: (724) 843-4048, E-mail: dagwood@ccia.com, Web Site: http://www.bfbeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 5, women 47. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision; Cosmetology Instructor (625 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

DCI Career Institute One Data Plaza, Wallace Run Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Other. Founded 1985. Contact: Peggy Tiderman, (412)847-0152, 800-783-3533, Fax: (412)847-7823, E-mail: info@dcitraining.com, Web Site: http://www.dcitraining.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,495 (CASP); $7,499 (AMLSSP). Enrollment: Total 90. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Applications (33 Wk); Microcomputers (32 Wk)

Moore Aviation Service Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Flight and Ground. Contact: K.A. Moore, (412)843-4800, Fax: (724)843-4831, E-mail: kamoore@access995. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Depends on Aircraft flown. Enrollment: men 18, women 3. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

BEDFORD

Compu-Tech Learning Center 220 S. Thomas St., Bedford, PA 15522. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Jenny Gardiner Barnes, (814)623-5446, 800-348-5171, Fax: (814)623-6843, E-mail: ctlc@compu-tech-online.com, Web Site: http://www.computech-online.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Automation; Computer Aided Drafting & Design; Computer Operator; Desktop Publishing; Medical Record Technology

BETHLEHEM

Bethlehem Conservatory of Music 920 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Art. Founded 1909. Contact: A.E. Hoch, (610)866-3931, (610)867-2384, E-mail: gjf867@msn.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Composition, Advanced; Composition, General; Music; Organ; Voice

Health Options Institute 1926 Second St., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Other. Founded 1984. Contact: Rochelle Aubert, (610)419-3535, Fax: (610)419-3525, E-mail: massage8@rcn.com, Web Site: http://healthoptionsinstitute.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,290-$7,600. Enrollment: Total 284. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy

Lion Investigation Academy 434 Clearfield St., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Correspondence. Founded 1974. Contact: Joseph Alercia II, Director, (610)868-2637, 877-PIS-CHOOL, Fax: (610)868-4503, Web Site: http://www.lioninvestigationacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,795 degree; $395 diploma. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Crime Scene Technology; Criminal Justice; Insurance, General; Investigation; Legal Technology; Photography; Polygraph; Security Training

Northampton County Area Community College 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Jim McCarthy, (610)861-5300, Fax: (610)861-4560, E-mail: admininfo@northampton.edu, Web Site: http://www.northampton.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 9,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Biological Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (1-2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Electro-Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Fine Arts (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Library Technical Assistant (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (1 Yr); Secretarial, Science (1 Yr); Small Business Management (1 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr); Travel & Transportation Management (1 Yr); Veterinary Assistant (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

BLOOMSBURG

Learning and Evaluation Center 420 W. 5th St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0616. Correspondence. Founded 1974.800-255-4937, (570) 784-5220, 800-255-4937, Fax: (570)784-2129, E-mail: info@creditmakeup.com, Web Site: http://www.creditmakeup.com/. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $85 per credit for make-up and extensions. Enrollment: Total 3,900. Accreditation: DETC. Curriculum: Remediation

BLUE BELL

Montgomery County Community College DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Art Goon, Director of Admissions, (215)641-6550, Fax: (215)619-7188. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $73/credit hour. Enrollment: men 3,890, women 5,032. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic; Teacher Assistant

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT

Synergy Healing Arts Center & Massage School 13593 Monterey Ln., Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214. Other. Founded 1996. Contact: Margaret E. Schaeffer, (717)794-5778, 800-286-1931, Fax: (717)794-5528, E-mail: massage@cvn.net, Web Site: http://www.synergymassage.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,790. Enrollment: men 11, women 31. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (16 Mo)

BRADFORD

Bradford Regional Medical Center - School of Radiography 116 Interstate Pkwy., Bradford, PA 16701. Allied Medical. Founded 1968. Contact: Scott Gregoire, RT(R), BS, (814)362-8292, Fax: (814)368-7750, E-mail: sgregoire@mail.bfdmed.org, Web Site: http://www.brmc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $2,000/yr. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

H & R Block Income Tax School 807 E. Main St., Bradford, PA 16701. Other. Contact: Jan Middlebrough, (814)368-3234, (814)368-7993, Fax: (814)368-6607. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $169.60 for text and materials. Enrollment: Total 17. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Income Tax Preparation

BRISTOL

Pennco Tech 3815 Otter St., Bristol, PA 19007. Trade and Technical. Founded 1962. Contact: Michael Hobyak, (215)785-0111, (215)824-3200, 800-575-9399, Fax: (215)785-1945, E-mail: admissions@penncotech.com, Web Site: http://www.penncotech.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair (40 Wk); Automotive Technology (65 Wk); Computer Networking (30 Wk); Electricity - Master Electrician (30 Wk); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (40 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (20 Wk)

BROOMALL

CHI Institute-RETS campus W. Chester Pike and Malin Rd., Broomall, PA 19008. Trade and Technical. Founded 1958. Contact: Paul Richardson, Director of Admissions, (610)353-7630, 800-336-7696, Fax: (610)325-4738. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 425, women 275. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (36 Wk); Computer Networking (36-72 Wk); Computer Programming (72 Wk); Computer Repair (36 Wk); Electricity - Master Electrician (36 Wk); Electronic Engineering Technology (72 Wk); Medical Assistant (36 Wk); Pharmacy Technician (32 Wk); Surgical Technology (46 Wk)

BRYN MAWR

Harcum Junior College Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Two-Year College. Founded 1915. Contact: Nicola D. Fronzo, (610)525-4100, (610)526-6050, 800-345-7600, Fax: (610)526-6086, E-mail: enroll@harum.edu, Web Site: http://www.harcum.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,820/Semster. Enrollment: Total 700. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: AAMAE; ADA; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Allied Health Occupations (2 Yr); Animal Center Management (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (14 Wk); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Design & Merchandising (2 Yr); Handicapped, Special Education (2 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Liberal Arts (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Assistant (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide; Veterinary Technology (3 Yr)

Main Line Health Program of Radiologic Technology 130 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Allied Medical. Contact: Lawrence S. Lisnock, (610)526-3639, (610) 526-3234, Fax: (610)526-4590, E-mail: lisnockl@mlhs.org, Web Site: http://www.mainlinehealth.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,000 per year. Enrollment: men 2, women 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Financial aid not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

BUTLER

Butler Beauty School 233 S. Main St., Butler, PA 16001. Cosmetology. Founded 1939. Contact: Gerald G. Camp, (724)287-0708, 800-828-4247, Fax: (724)431-2396, E-mail: butlerbeautyschool@zoominternet.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,800. Enrollment: men 4, women 40. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500-625 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

Butler County Community College College Dr. Oak Hills, Butler, PA 16001. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: William Miller, Dir. of Admissions, (724)287-8711, Fax: (724)285-6047, Web Site: http://www.bc3.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: men 1,191, women 1,907. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (6 Mo); Biological Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business, General Office (6 Mo); Business Management (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (1 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Aided Manufacturing (6 Mo); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Literacy (6 Mo); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Drafting, Architectural (2 Yr); Drafting, Machine Design (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Health (6 Mo); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Instrumentation Technology (2 Yr); Mathematics (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Merchandising, Retail (1 Yr); Metrology (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Office, General (6 Mo); Park & Recreation (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Quality Control (2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

CAMP HILL

Barber Styling 3433 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011. Barber. Founded 1979. Contact: Gregory Mekulski, Dir., (717)763-4787, Fax: (717)909-7062, Web Site: http://www.barberschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,750. Enrollment: Total 22. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (9 Mo)

Holy Spirit Hospital N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA 17011. Allied Medical. Founded 1964. Contact: Genevieve B. Conrad, A.S.R.T., (717)763-2123, E-mail: gconrad@hsh.org, Web Site: http://hsh.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $3,000. Enrollment: Total 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

CHAMBERSBURG

Chambersburg Hospital 112 N.7th and King St.s, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Allied Medical. Founded 1968. (717)264-5171, Fax: (717) 267-7920. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Other. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Medical Laboratory Technology

Franklin County Area Vocational School, Practical Nurse Program 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Nursing. Founded 1958. Contact: Kathleen R. Hoos, RN, MS Admin., (717)263-5667, Fax: (717) 267-5065. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,509. Enrollment: men 3, women 63. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

Wrightco Technical Training Institute/Chambersburg 225 Sollenberger Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Trade and Technical. Contact: Penny Bosler, Dir., (717)263-8221, 800-372-5211, Fax: (717)263-8142, Web Site: http://www.wrightco.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,500-$13,390. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Security Systems (13 Wk); Telecommunications Technology (26 Wk); Telephone Repair & Service (13 Wk)

CHARLEROI

Pittsburgh Beauty Academy of Charleroi, Inc. 313 5th St., Charleroi, PA 15022. Cosmetology. Founded 1963. Contact: Loretta L. Castana, (412)483-3551, Fax: (724)483-1346, E-mail: pittbeauty@aol.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,985. Enrollment: Total 64. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (18 Wk); Makeup Facial Treatment (4 Wk); Manicurist (10 Wk); Skin Care (6 Wk)

CLARKS SUMMIT

Baptist Bible College and Seminary 538 Venard Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Other. Founded 1932. Contact: Kathy Compton, (570)585-2400, Fax: (570)586-1753, Web Site: http://www.bbc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,970 per year (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 1,005. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bible Study; Early Childhood Education; Human Services; Minister; Missions

CLEARFIELD

Clearfield Beauty Academy 22 N. 3rd St., Clearfield, PA 16830. Cosmetology. Founded 1985. Contact: Nancy A. Dimmick, (814)765-2022, (814)765-2417, Fax: (814)765-2417, E-mail: cba@uplink.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,650-$7,250. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Electrology (4 Mo); Makeup Facial Treatment (13-16 Wk); Manicurist (3 Mo); Massage Therapy (3 Mo); Skin Care (4 Mo)

Clearfield County Area Career and Technical Center 1620 River Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Richard C. Makin, (814)765-5308, Fax: (814)765-5474, E-mail: rmakin@ccctc.org, Web Site: http://www.ccctc.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $11,500. Enrollment: women 24. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

COATESVILLE

Center for Arts & Technology-Brandywine Campus 1635 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, PA 19320. Nursing. Founded 1957. Contact: Patty Knecht, Dir., (610)384-1585, Fax: (610) 380-0199, Web Site: http://www.cciu.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,750 per semester. Enrollment: men 5, women 71. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (15 Mo)

COLUMBIA

NAWCC School of Horology 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Beatrice Whitehead, Registar/Financial Aid Dir., (717)684-8261, Fax: (717)684-0197, E-mail: bwhitehead@nawcc.org, Web Site: http://www.nawcc.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,070 Clock repair; $10,240 Watch repair; $10,240 Complete Horogical Repair Program. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Clock Repair (40 Wk); Watchmaking & Repairing (34 Wk)

CRESSON

Mount Aloysius College 7373 Admiral Peary Hwy., Cresson, PA 16630. Allied Medical, Nursing, Two-Year College, Other. Founded 1853. Contact: Mr. Frank Crouse, Jr., (814) 886-6383, (814)886-6379, 888-823-2220, Fax: (814)886-6441, E-mail: admissions@mtaloy.edu, Web Site: http://www.mtaloy.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,670/yr. Enrollment: Total 1,600. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: AOTA; APTA; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2-4 Yr); Business Administration (2-4 Yr); Computer Science (2-4 Yr); Criminology - Identification Technology (2-4 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2-4 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (3 Yr)

DU BOIS

DuBois Business College One Beaver Dr., Du Bois, PA 15801. Business. Founded 1885. Contact: Jackie D. Syktich, (814)371-6920, 800-692-6213, Fax: (814)371-3974, E-mail: mainc@dbcollege.com, Web Site: http://www.dbcollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,100 per quarter. Enrollment: men 51, women 151. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (18 Mo); Accounting, General (9 Mo); Computer Repair (12 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo); Web Development (21 Mo)

Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 19 N. Brady St., Du Bois, PA 15801. Cosmetology. Founded 1967. Contact: Daniel J. Leaser, (814)371-4151, 800-750-6198, Fax: (814)371-8219. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $9,127.78. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Administration, Management & Supervision (600 Hr)

Pennsylvania State University, Du Bois Campus College Pl., Du Bois, PA 15801. Two-Year College. Founded 1935. Contact: Melissa Duttry, Admissions Officer, (814)375-4720, Fax: (814)375-4784, Web Site: http://www.bar.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 3,878 PA residents. Enrollment: Total 1,050. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ABET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Electronic (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Family Living Specialist (2 Yr); Materials Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Wild Life Management (2 Yr)

Triangle Tech, Inc. Box 551, Du Bois, PA 15801. Trade and Technical. Founded 1944. Contact: Deborah G. Hepburn, Director, (814) 371-2090, 800-874-8324, Fax: (814)371-9227, E-mail: dhepburn@triangle-tech.edu, Web Site: http://www.triangle-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $20,692. Enrollment: men 287, women 11. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Carpentry (16 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (16 Mo); Construction Technology (16 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (16 Mo); Drafting Technology (16 Mo); Maintenance, Electrical (16 Mo); Mechanical Drafting (16 Mo); Welding Technology (16 Mo)

DUNMORE

Pennsylvania State University, Worthington Scranton Campus 120 Ridge View Dr., Dunmore, PA 18512. Two-Year College. Founded 1923. Contact: Dr. Richard Fitzsimmons, (570)963-4774, Fax: (570)963-4799. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,726 state resident. Enrollment: Total 1,419. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ABET; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration; Business Education; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Computer Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Electrical Technology; Engineering Technology, Architectural; Engineering Technology, Computer; Microcomputers; Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N.; Occupational Therapy

EASTON

Churchman Business School 355 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042. Business. Founded 1911. Contact: Ellis E. Plowman, Jr., Dir., (610)258-5345, (610)258-5346, Fax: (610)258-8086, E-mail: info@churchman4u.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $6,585. Enrollment: men 125, women 150. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (22 Mo); Accounting, General (18 Mo); Administrative Assistant (22 Mo); Business (11 Mo); Legal Assistant (22 Mo); Medical Assistant (22 Mo); Word Processing (11 Mo)

Moyer Aviation, Inc. Braden Airpark, 3800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040. Flight and Ground. Founded 1981. Contact: Verne Moyer, (610)258-0473, 800-321-5890, Fax: (610)258-3120, E-mail: vern@moyeraviation.com, Web Site: http://moyeraviation.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service 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, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

EBENSBURG

Pennsylvania Institute of Taxidermy, Inc. 118 Industrial Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Trade and Technical. Founded 1983. Contact: Dan Bantley, (814)472-4510, 800-473-9369, Fax: (814)472-4545, E-mail: ruthann@studytaxdermy.com, Web Site: http://www.studytaxidermy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $15,950-920 hr. Enrollment: men 28, women 2. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Taxidermy (920 Hr)

Wrightco Technical Training Institute/Ebensburg 728 Ben Franklin Hwy., Ebensburg, PA 15931. Trade and Technical. Contact: Brent L. Wright, Pres., (814)472-5211, 800-372-5211, Fax: (814)472-5807, Web Site: http://www.wrightco.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Security Systems (13 Wk); Telecommunications Technology (26 Wk); Telephone Repair & Service (13 Wk)

ELIZABETHTOWN

MTA School 1180 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Robert Gundersen, (717)367-1555, 800-682-2600, Fax: (717)367-8870. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,395 (144 hours), $4,250 (160 hours). Financial aid not available. Placement service available.

EMMAUS

Blackstone School of Law PO Box 899, Emmaus, PA 18049-0899. Correspondence. Founded 1890. Contact: Kevin McCluskey, (610)967-3323, 800-826-9228, Fax: (610)967-3126, E-mail: www.paul@blackstone1890.com, Web Site: http://www.blackstone1890.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $750. Enrollment: Total 2,035. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Legal Assistant; Paralegal

Lehigh Valley Healing Arts Academy 5412 Shimerville Rd., Emmaus, PA 18049. Other. Founded 1984. Contact: Bonita Cassel-Beckwith, (610)965-6165, E-mail: lvhaa@fast.net, Web Site: http://www.lvhaa.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,850-$6,600. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy

ERDENHEIM

Antonelli Institute of Art & Photography 300 Montgomery Ave., Erdenheim, PA 19038. Trade and Technical, Art, Two-Year College. Founded 1938. Contact: Thomas D. Treacy, President, (215)836-2222, 800-722-7871, Fax: (215)836-2794, E-mail: admissions@antonelli.edu, Web Site: http://www.antonelli.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $14,000-$15,600/year of 2 full academic semesters. Enrollment: men 70, women 106. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Graphic Design (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr)

ERIE

Erie Business Center 246 W. 9th St., Erie, PA 16501. Business. Founded 1884. Contact: Charles P. McGeary, (814)456-7504, 800-352-3743, Fax: (814)456-4882, Web Site: http://www.eriebc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $3,120 per semester; $6,240 full year. Enrollment: Total 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (20 Mo); Administrative Assistant (20 Mo); Business Administration (20 Mo); Computer Information Science (20 Mo); Computer Science (20 Mo); Executive Assistant (20 Mo); Legal Assistant (20 Mo); Marketing & Sales (20 Mo); Medical Assistant (20 Mo); Medical Transcription (20 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (20 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (20 Mo); Secretarial, Science (20 Mo); Secretarial, Travel (20 Mo); Travel & Tourism (20 Mo)

Erie Institute of Technology 5539 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509. Trade and Technical. Founded 1958. Contact: Shaher Shanti, (814)868-9900, (866)868-3743, Fax: (814)868-9977, E-mail: info@erieit.org, Web Site: http://erieit.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 280. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Biomedical Technology (18 Mo); Communications, Electronic; Computer Graphics (10 Mo); Computer Networking (18 Mo); Database Management (10 Mo); Electronic Engineering Technology (24 Mo); Electronics, Industrial; Electronics Technology (9 Mo); Multimedia Design (18 Mo); Robotics; Web Development (12 Mo)

Gannon University - Four Clinical Affiliates University Square, Erie, PA 16541. Allied Medical. Founded 1925. Contact: Kathy DeSante, (814)871-7605, 800-426-6668. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $530 per credit, $8,500-9,000 per semester. Enrollment: Total 3,400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr); Occupational Therapy (5 Yr); Physical Therapy Technology (7 Yr); Physicians Assistant (5 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2-4 Yr)

Great Lakes Institute of Technology 5100 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509-2482. Allied Medical, Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Raymond Piccirillo, Exec.Dir., (814)864-6666, 800-394-4548, Fax: (814)868-1717, E-mail: info@glit.edu, Web Site: http://www.glit.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 55, women 445. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Dental Assisting (1080 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr); Massage Therapy (1115 Hr); Medical Assistant (1060 Hr); Medical Science - Radiology (2270 Hr); Pharmacy Technician (960 Hr); Secretarial, Medical (725 Hr); Surgical Technology (1340 Hr); Veterinary Assistant (1060 Hr)

Penn State Erie, the Behrend College Station Rd., Erie, PA 16563. Other. Founded 1948. Contact: Mary-Ellen Madigan, (814)898-6100, (866)374-3378, Fax: (814)898-6044, E-mail: behrendadmissions@psu.edu, Web Site: http://pennstatebehrend.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 3,696. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Plastics Technology (2 Yr)

Tri-State Computer Institute 5757 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16506. Two-Year College. Founded 1984. Contact: Guy Euliano, Pres., (814)838-3596, E-mail: geuliano@tsbi.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $1,800-$7,200. Enrollment: men 210, women 260. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (18 Mo); Administrative Assistant (18 Mo); Computer Information Science (18 Mo); Computer Networking (18 Mo); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (12 Mo); Marketing Management (18 Mo); Medical Record Technology (12 Mo); Medical Transcription (18 Mo); Microcomputers (18 Mo); Paralegal (18 Mo); Personal Computing (6 Mo); Web Development (18 Mo)

Triangle Tech 2000 Liberty St., Erie, PA 16502. Trade and Technical. Founded 1976. Contact: William T. McCullough, (814)453-6016, 800-874-8324, Fax: (814)454-2818, E-mail: www.wmccullough@triangle-tech.edu, Web Site: http://www.triangletech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Drafting, Architectural (16 Mo); Drafting Technology; Maintenance, Electrical (16 Mo); Mechanical Drafting (16 Mo)

Wrightco Technical Training Institute/Erie 1525 E. Lake Rd., Uniflow Center C-2, Erie, PA 16511. Trade and Technical. (814)459-9594, 800-372-5211, Fax: (814)459-9547, Web Site: http://www.wrightco.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,800-20,000. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Security Systems (13 Wk); Telecommunications Technology (26 Wk); Telephone Repair & Service (13 Wk)

EXTON

Automotive Training Center 114 Pickering Way, Exton, PA 19341. Trade and Technical. Founded 1917. Contact: Donald VanDemark, (610)363-6716, 800-411-8031, Fax: (610)363-8524, E-mail: atc@autotraining.com, Web Site: http://www.autotraining.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies by program. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair (48 Wk); Auto Engine Diagnosis (64 Wk); Auto Mechanics (48 Wk); Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission (64 Wk); Auto Mechanics - Brake & Wheel Alignment (64 Wk); Auto Mechanics - Tune Up (64 Wk); Automotive Collision Repair (64 Wk); Automotive Machine Shop (64 Wk); Automotive Service (64 Wk); Automotive Technology (64 Wk); Diesel Technology (64 Wk)

FEASTERVILLE

Bucks County School of Beauty Culture, Inc. 1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053-7368. Cosmetology. Founded 1974. Contact: Stephen A. Wallin, (215)322-0666, 877-283-8214, Fax: (215)357-6485, E-mail: swallin@bcsbc.com, Web Site: http://www.bcsbc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 5, women 75. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (50 Wk); Electrology (16 Wk); Esthetician (16 Wk); Manicurist (16 Wk)

FORD CITY

Lenape Area Vocational-Technical School 2215 Chaplin Ave., Ford City, PA 16226. Nursing. Founded 1981. Contact: Rebecca Cappo, Instructor, (724)763-7116, Fax: (724) 763-3073, Web Site: http://www.lenape.k12.pa.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,300. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

FRACKVILLE

Schuylkill County Area Vocational/Technical School - Practical Nursing Program 101 Technology Dr., Frackville, PA 17931. Nursing, Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Carol Kuehner, (570)874-1034, Fax: (570)874-4028, E-mail: cak@stcenters.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $8,034. Enrollment: men 4, women 68. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1545 Hr)

FREEMANSBURG

Lion Investigation Academy 434 Clearfield St., Freemansburg, PA 18017. Correspondence. Founded 1974. Contact: Joseph Alercia, (610)865-0402, (610)868-2637, 800-PISCHOOL, Fax: (610)868-4503, E-mail: liadean@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.lioninvestigationacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $525 diploma, $3,795 associate degree. Enrollment: Total 55. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Detective, Store (4 Sm); Investigation (4 Sm); Security Training (20 Wk)

HANOVER

Hanover Public School District 403 Moul Ave., Hanover, PA 17331-1541. Nursing. Founded 1964. Contact: Shirley A. LeDane, Dir., (717)637-2111, Fax: (717)630-4617, E-mail: sledane@hpsd.k12.pa.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,250. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

HARRISBURG

Academy of Medical Arts and Business 2301 Academy Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17112-1012. Two-Year College, Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1980. Contact: Gary Kay, (717)545-4747, Fax: (717)901-9090, E-mail: info@acadcampus.com, Web Site: http://www.acadcampus.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 340. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Child Care & Guidance (60 Wk); Culinary Arts (60 Wk); Data Entry (34 Wk); Data Processing (60 Wk); Data Processing - Programmer Analyst (34 Wk); Data Processing - Programming Operations (60 Wk); Dental Assisting (34 Wk); Digital Program Design (60 Wk); Massage Therapy (30-60 Wk); Medical Assistant (34-60 Wk); Medical Office Management (60 Wk); Medical Receptionist (34 Wk); Paralegal (34-60 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (60 Wk)

Barbizon School of Modeling of Harrisburg PO Box 5445, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Trade and Technical. Founded 1939. Contact: Jonathan Roth, Dir., (717)234-3277, Fax: (717)234-4369, E-mail: jonathanroth@mindspring.com, Web Site: http://www.barbizonmodeling.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: varies per program(s). Degrees awarded: Diploma. Placement service available. Curriculum: Modeling, Professional (60 Hr)

Empire Beauty School 3941 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. Contact: C Jeanne Mielke, Dir., (717) 652-8500, 800-832-3337, Fax: (717)652-4418, Web Site: http://www.empirebeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $2,100-12,600. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1260 Hr); Manicurist (210 Hr)

Harrisburg Area Community College 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Frank Deyo, (717)780-2400, 800-222-4222, Fax: (717)231-7670, Web Site: http://www.hacc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 4,881, women 8,201. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABET; ADA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (1 Yr); Architectural Technology (1 Yr); Auctioneering (1 Yr); Automation Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (2 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Chef Training (3 Yr); Child CareNanny (1 Yr); Computer Hardware Technology (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electro-Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Entrepreneurship (1 Yr); Fire Science (1 Yr); Graphic Design (1 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (1 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (1 Yr); Management (1 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (1 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Mechanical Drafting (1 Yr); Medical Laboratory Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nuclear Medical Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Police Science (1 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Travel & Tourism (1 Yr); Travel & Transportation Management (2 Yr)

Thompson Institute 5650 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111. Trade and Technical. Founded 1934. Contact: Bill Youtz, Educ. Dir., (717)564-4112, 800-272-4632, Fax: (717)564-3779, E-mail: byoutz@thompson.edu, Web Site: http://www.thompson.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 300, women 300. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Automation; Computer Programming (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Computer (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Electronic (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Office Technology; Secretarial, Science (2 Yr)

HAZLETON

Academy of Hair Design 1057 A N. Church St., Hazleton, PA 18202. Cosmetology. Founded 1976. Contact: Joan E. Welgus, (570) 459-5501, Fax: (570)459-2819, E-mail: ahdesign5@verizon.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (300 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

H & R Block Income Tax School 109 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton, PA 18201. Business. Founded 1969. Contact: Robert Runkle, (570) 455-9453, 800-HRB-LOCK. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Week. Tuition: $65. Enrollment: Total 22. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Income Tax Preparation (14 Wk)

Hazleton - St. Joseph Medical Center 687 N. Church St., Hazleton, PA 18201. Allied Medical. Founded 1952. Contact: Lawrence S. Lisnock, BS, RT, (570)501-6506, (570)501-4112, Fax: (570)501-6177. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $1,000 per year, plus books. Enrollment: men 4, women 13. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

Pennsylvania State University, Hazelton Campus 76 University Dr., Hazleton, PA 18202. Two-Year College. Founded 1934. Contact: Kevin Nolty, Dir., (570)450-3000, 800-279-8495, Fax: (570)450-3182, Web Site: http://www.hn.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Degrees awarded: Associate. Curriculum: Business Education; Drafting & Design Technology; Engineering Technology, Electronic

HUNTINGDON

Dubois Business College, Huntingdon County Campus 1001 Moore St., Huntingdon, PA 16652. Business. Founded 1885. Contact: Jeannine Coursen, (814)641-0440, 800-692-6213, Fax: (814)641-0205. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 20, women 90. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (18 Mo); Computer Business Systems Technology (12 Mo); Computer Operations (18 Mo); Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Legal Assistant (18 Mo); Media Technology (21 Mo); Medical Assistant (18 Mo); Office Technology (9 Mo)

INDIANA

Cambria-Rowe Business College 422 S. 13th St., Indiana, PA 15701. Business. Founded 1891. Contact: Jeffrey L. Allen, Director, (724)463-0222, 877-408-4940, Fax: (724)463-7246, E-mail: jallen@crbc.net, Web Site: http://www.crbc.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,300/quarter. Enrollment: men 20, women 110. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (9 Mo); Accounting Technology (18 Mo); Business Administration (18 Mo); Management (18 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Secretarial, General (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (12 Mo)

Indiana County Technology Center 441 Hamill Rd., Indiana, PA 15701. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: John Jahoda, (412)349-6700, Fax: (412)349-6411, E-mail: adulted@ictic.ws. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies and also based on residency. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Building Inspection Technology (9 Mo); Carpentry (5 Mo); Computer Applications (9 Mo); Electrical Technology (5 Mo); Health Care & Management (9 Mo); Masonry (9 Mo); Medical Insurance Specialist (9 Mo); Medical Transcription (9 Mo); Nurses Aide (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

JACKSON CENTER

Pittsburgh Floral Academy 417 Kilgore Rd., Jackson Center, PA 16133-2411. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: S.B. Belohlavek, (412)231-0197. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $900 plus $90 enrollment fee. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Floristry (4 Wk)

JENKINTOWN

Manor Junior College Fox Chase Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046-3393. Two-Year College. Founded 1947. Contact: I. Jerry Czenstuch, Dean of Admissions, (215)885-2360, (215)884-2216, Fax: (215)576-6564, E-mail: ftadmiss@manor.edu, Web Site: http://www.manor.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,200/year; $4,600/year plus room and board. Enrollment: men 127, women 528. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; NAACLS; NCRA; ABA; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, Junior (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (9 Mo); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business, International (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Support Technology (9 Mo); Dental Assisting (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (9 Mo); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Office Management (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr)

JOHNSTOWN

Cambria-Rowe Business College 221 Central Ave., Johnstown, PA 15902. Business, Two-Year College. Founded 1892. Contact: Corinne Ondecko, Admissions Representative, (814)536-5168, Fax: (814)536-5160, E-mail: admissions@crbc.net, Web Site: http://www.crbc.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,200. Enrollment: men 23, women 159. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (9 Mo); Business Administration (18 Mo); Computer Applications (18 Mo); Legal Administration (18 Mo); Management (18 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Secretarial, General (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (12 Mo)

Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center 727 Goucher St., Johnstown, PA 15905. Trade and Technical. Founded 1959. Contact: Joseph R. Rizzo, Sr., (814)255-8200, 800-762-4211, Fax: (814)255-3406, Web Site: http://www.hgac.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,880 per term. Enrollment: women 281. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (16 Mo); Auto Mechanics (16 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (16 mo); Baking (6 Mo); Building Maintenance (16 Mo); Business Management (12 Mo); Cabinet & Mill Work (16 Mo); Clerical, General (12 Mo); Clerical, Medical (12 Mo); Computer Repair (20 Mo); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (20 Mo); Cook & Stewards Training (6 mo); Cooking, Commercial (6 Mo); Culinary Arts (18 Mo); Custodial Training (4 Mo); Dental Assisting (3 mo); Dental Laboratory Technology (16 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (16 Mo); Engraving (6 Mo); House & Medical Services Cleaning (4 Mo); Jewelry Design Repair & Stone Setting (16 Mo); Materials Engineering Technology (8 mo); Mechanical Drafting (16 Mo); Medical Office Management (16 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (4 Mo); Printing, Offset (12 Mo); Retail Management (8mo); Small Engine Repair (10 Mo); Technician, Electronic Service (24 Mo); Watchmaking & Repairing (20 Mo)

Greater Johnstown Area Vocational-Technical School 445 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PA 15904. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: William Heim, (814) 269-3874, Fax: (814)269-4586, Web Site: http://www.gjctc.tec.pa.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,458-$7,195. Enrollment: men 200, women 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating; Automotive Specialist; Commercial Vehicle; Electrical Technology; Heavy Equipment; Nurses Aide; Nursing, Practical; Police Science; Welding Technology

Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 2445 Bedford St., Johnstown, PA 15904. Cosmetology. Founded 1967. Contact: Dan Leaser, (814)269-3444, 800-353-2839, Fax: (814)266-9737. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $9,127.78 (includes kit and books). Enrollment: men 14, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr)

KINGSTON

West Side Area Vocational Technical School 75 Evans St, Kingston, PA 18704. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Elizabeth Ellis, Principal, (570)288-8493, Fax: (570)288-3126, E-mail: adminws@microserve.net, Web Site: http://www.wsavts.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $250/quarter. Enrollment: men 425, women 240. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing (4 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (4 Yr); Auto Mechanics (4 Yr); Carpentry (4 Yr); Cosmetology (3 Yr); Data Processing (4 Yr); Distributive Education (3 Yr); Electrical Technology (4 Yr); Electronics Technology (4 Yr); Fashion Design & Illustration (4 Yr); Food Service & Management (4 Yr); Machine Shop (4 Yr); Marketing (3 Yr); Sewing, Commercial (4 Yr); Sheet Metal (4 Yr); Upholstering (4 Yr); Welding, Combination (4 Yr)

KITTANNING

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital One Nolte Dr., School of Radiologic Technology, Kittanning, PA 16201-8808. Allied Medical. Founded 1956. Contact: Paula Keister, R.T.R, (724)543-8206, Fax: (724)543-8652, E-mail: keisterp@acmh.org, Web Site: http://acmh.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,000/year. Enrollment: Total 16. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Kittanning Beauty School 120 Market St., Kittanning, PA 16201. Cosmetology. Founded 1961. Contact: Diana Mitchell, (724)548-2031, 800-833-4247, Fax: (724)548-1278, E-mail: kbs@zoominternet.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,800; $100 registration fee; $500 books & supplies. Enrollment: men 2, women 23. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500-625 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

LA PLUME

Keystone College 1 College Green, La Plume, PA 18440. Two-Year College. Founded 1934. Contact: Janet DeAndea, Prof. of Bus. & Technology, (570)945-5141, 800-824-2764, Web Site: http://www.keystone.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,155/year; $295/credit. Enrollment: men 333, women 513. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Specialist (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Advertising (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Biological Technology (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Food Preparation & Service (2 Yr); Food Processing Technology (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Forestry Technology (2 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Landscape Architecture (2 Yr); Medical Technology (2 Yr); Personnel Management (2 Yr); Restaurant Operations (2 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr); Wood Industries Technology (2 Yr)

LANCASTER

The Bowman's Agency PO Box 4071, Lancaster, PA 17601. Other. Contact: Mary Bowman, Director, (717)898-7716, Fax: (717) 898-6084. Private. Coed. Curriculum: Modeling & Personal Improvement

Empire Beauty School Admissions, 1801 Columbia Ave., Wheatland Shopping Center, Lancaster, PA 17603. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. (717)394-8561, Fax: (717)394-8087, Web Site: http://empirebeauty.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,250. Enrollment: men 4, women 68. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (11 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (2 Mo)

Lancaster General Hospital 410 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Nursing. Founded 1946. Contact: Dr. Mary Grace Simcox, Pres., (717) 544-4912, 800-622-5443, Fax: (717)544-5970, Web Site: http://www.lancastergeneralcollege.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: men 15, women 285. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology (12 Mo); Medical Technology - Cardiology (12 Mo); Nuclear Medical Technology (12 Mo); Nursing, R.N. (3 Yr); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Surgical Technology (9 Mo); Ultrasonography

Lancaster Institute for Health Education 410 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Nursing. Founded 1903. Contact: Elma Hess, Admissions of Educ., (717)544-4912, 800-622-5443, Fax: (717)544-5970. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,000-$6,000. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Medical Technology (12 Mo); Medical Technology - Cardiology (12 Mo); Nuclear Medical Technology (12 Mo); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (16 Mo); Surgical Technology (12 Mo); Ultrasonography (12 Mo)

Lancaster School of Cosmetology 50 Ranck Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602. Cosmetology. Founded 1979. Contact: Deborah A. Dunn, (717)299-0200, Fax: (717)299-0202, E-mail: info@lancasterschoolofcosmetology.com, Web Site: http://www.lancasterschoolofcosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: varies by program. Enrollment: men 10, women 70. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology; Manicurist; Massage Therapy; Skin Care

Lancaster School of Massage 317 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. Other. Founded 1991. Contact: Winona Bontrager, (717)293-9698, E-mail: lsmassage@redrose.net, Web Site: http://www.lancasterschoolofmassage.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,510. Enrollment: Total 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (6-9 Mo)

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 N. Prince St., PO Box 59, Lancaster, PA 17608-0059. Art. Founded 1982. Contact: Wendy Sweigart, Director of Admissions, (717)396-7833, Fax: (717)396-1339, E-mail: admissions@pcad.edu, Web Site: http://www.pcad.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $12,250/academic year, full-time; $1,164 books & art supplies. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NASAD. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Desktop Publishing (2 Yr); Fine Arts (4 Yr); Graphic Design (4 Yr); Illustration (4 Yr); Photography (4 Yr); Web Development (2 Yr)

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 750 E. King, Lancaster, PA 17602. Trade and Technical, Nursing. Founded 1905. Contact: Admissions Office, (717)299-7772, 800-842-3832, Fax: (717)396-7186. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,550 per year. Enrollment: men 431, women 42. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Architectural Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Cabinet & Mill Work (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Networking; Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Machine Technology (2 Yr); Masonry (2 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Metal Trades Technology (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Plumbing (2 Yr); Printing (2 Yr); Printing Technology (2 Yr)

LANGHORNE

Professional School of Massage 131 E. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047. Other. Founded 1996. Contact: David Scott, (215)750-0700, Fax: (215)750-0718, Web Site: http://www.teachtouch.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (100-300 Hr)

School of Body Therapies 931 Langhorne-Yardley Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047-1368. Other. Founded 1989. Contact: Joan L. Stocker, (215)752-7666, Fax: (215)752-1909, Web Site: http://www.body-therapies.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,880 plus books and registration. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (500 Hr)

LANSDALE

Lansdale School of Cosmetology, Inc. 215 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Cosmetology. Founded 1990. Contact: Robbin Voltz, (215)362-2322, Fax: (215)362-8015, E-mail: vze4brss@verison.net, Web Site: http://www.lansdalebeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr); Skin Care (300 Hr)

LEBANON

Lebanon County Area Vocational-Technical School 833 Metro Dr., Lebanon, PA 17042. Nursing. Founded 1958. Contact: Lynda Maurer, Coordinator LPN, (717)273-4401, Fax: (717)273-0534, Web Site: http://www.lcctc.k12.pa.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,050. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

Lebanon County Career School 18 E. Weidman St., Lebanon, PA 17046. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Holly Reichert, Director, (717)274-8804, 800-694-8804, Fax: (717)274-6036, E-mail: sage08lccs@evenlink.com, Web Site: http://www.sageschools.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,985. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Tractor Trailer Operators Training (150 Hr)

LEHIGHTON

Arner Flying Service, Inc. Jacob Arner Airport, 1001 Coal St., Lehighton, PA 18235. Flight and Ground. Founded 1950. Contact:
B.J. Arner, (570)386-2330. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 30, women 2. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane

LEHMAN

Penn State Wilkes-Barre PO Box PSU, Lehman, PA 18627-0217. Other. Founded 1947. Contact: Deb Gildea, (570)675-2171, (570)675-9238, Fax: (570)675-9113, E-mail: wbadmissions@psu.edu, Web Site: http://www.wb.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,121 residents; $4,759 non-residents. Enrollment: Total 870. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business (4 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2-4 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2-4 Yr); Surveying (2-4 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr)

LEMOYNE

Alternative Conjunction Clinic and School of Massage Therapy 716 State St., Lemoyne, PA 17043. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical. Founded 1994. Contact: Melodie A. Adinolf, (717)737-6001, (866)668-6001, Fax: (717)737-6607, E-mail: altconschl@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.alternativeconjunction.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $9,400 basic tuition for both programs. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (900 Hr)

LESTER

All-State Career School 501 Seminole St., Lester, PA 19029. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Joe Fortunato, Director of Admissions, (610)521-1818, 800-872-4618, Fax: (610)521-5210, E-mail: joef@marcogrp.com, Web Site: http://www.allstatecareer.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 170, women 11. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Tractor Trailer Operators Training (480 Hr); Truck Driving (52 Hr)

LEVITTOWN

Levittown Beauty Academy 8919 New Falls Rd., Vermillion Square, Levittown, PA 19054. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Nancy De Venuto, (215)943-0298, (866)722-0322, Fax: (215)943-0966, E-mail: djdlba@worldnet.net, Web Site: http://levittownbeautyacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Tuition: $7,430 cosmetology; $1,175 manicurist; $900 additional teacher course. Enrollment: men 10, women 130. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (12 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (5 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo)

LEWISTOWN

Juniata-Mifflin Counties Area Vocational Technical School 700 Pitt St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Nursing. Founded 1969. Contact: Marcia K. Migut, (717)248-3933, Fax: (717) 248-5148, E-mail: www.pnp@acsworld.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,800; Fees $1,000. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

LOWER BURRELL

Newport Business Institute 945 Greensburg Rd., Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Business. Founded 1894. Contact: Jan Scheoenburger, (412)339-7542, 800-752-7695, Fax: (412)339-2950, E-mail: www.admissions2@newportbusiness.com, Web Site: http://www.newportbusiness.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,300 per quarter. Enrollment: men 124, women 118. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

Oakbridge Academy of Arts 1250 Greensburg Rd., Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Darlene Neil, (724)335-5336, 800-734-5601, Fax: (724)335-3367, E-mail: admissions@oaa.edu, Web Site: http://www.oaa.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,600 per term-8 terms; $20,800 total tuition. Enrollment: men 19, women 30. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Photography (24 Mo); Visual Communications (24 Mo)

MAHANOY CITY

McCann School of Business 47 S. Main St., Mahanoy City, PA 17948-2698. Business. Founded 1897. Contact: Barbara J. Reese, Director, (570)773-1820, Fax: (570)773-0483, Web Site: http://www.mccannschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $145/credit. Enrollment: Total 625. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (18 Mo); Accounting, Automated (12 Mo); Accounting, General (18 Mo); Administrative Assistant (18 Mo); Bookkeeping (9 Mo); Computer Networking (12-18 Mo); Computer Operations (9 Mo); Computer Programming (12 Mo); Computer Science (18 Mo); Dental Office Management (18 Mo); Legal Assistant (12 Mo); Marketing Management (18 Mo); Medical Administrative Assistant (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Medical Transcription (12 Mo); Paralegal (18 Mo); Personal Computing (9 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo)

MALVERN

American Center for Technical Arts and Sciences 72 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact: Robert C. Bubb, (610)647-4600, Fax: (610)695-0219, Web Site: http://www.actas.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,785 (books and fees additional). Enrollment: men 7, women 65. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Legal Receptionist (7 Mo); Paralegal (12 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (7 Mo)

MANSFIELD

Mansfield University Mansfield, PA 16933. Other. Founded 1857. Contact: JoAnn Treat, RT (R), Radiology Program Director, (570) 882-4007, (570)882-5509, Fax: (570)882-6509, E-mail: www.jtreat@ghs.guthrie.org, Web Site: http://www.mansfield.edu/home. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,008/semester, in-state; $5,020/semester, out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

MARTINSBURG

Penn-Air Inc. Altoona-Blair County Airport, 3 Airport Dr., Martinsburg, PA 16662. Flight and Ground. (814)793-2164. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Accreditation: FAA. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

MCKEES ROCKS

Ohio Valley General Hospital - School of Radiologic Technology Heckel Rd., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Allied Medical. Founded 1960. Contact: Renee Smith-Schaffer, (412) 777-6210, (412)777-6200, Fax: (412)777-6866, Web Site: http://www.ohiovalleyhospital.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $350 Hospital per semester; $450 credit hr. LaRoche College. Enrollment: Total 9. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

MCKEESPORT

Pennsylvania State University, McKeesport Campus 4000 University Dr., McKeesport, PA 15131. Two-Year College. Founded 1948. Contact: Cathy Schwab, Dir., (412)675-9000, Fax: (412)675-9056, Web Site: http://www.mk.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,202 state resident. Enrollment: Total 1,015. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (2 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr)

MEADVILLE

Business Institute of PA/Meadville 628 Arch St., Ste. B105, Meadville, PA 16335. Business. Founded 1926. Contact: Richard P. McMahon, Dir., (814)724-0700, 800-289-2069, Fax: (814)724-2777, Web Site: http://www.biop.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $1,650/quarter. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (86 cr); Health Information Technology (1360 Hr); Medical Transcription (1360 Hr); Receptionist (626 Hr); Secretarial, Data Processing (83 cr); Secretarial, Executive (95 cr); Secretarial, General (1180 Hr); Secretarial, Legal (78 cr); Secretarial, Medical (89 cr)

Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School 860 Thurston Rd., Meadville, PA 16335. Nursing. Founded 1968. Contact: Mary Brown, MSN, RN, (814)724-6028, Fax: (814)337-0602, E-mail: mbrown@5trc.iu5.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $8,000. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

MECHANICSBURG

Computer Learning Network 401 E. Winding Hill Rd., Ste. 101, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4989. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: Terra Reider, Dir. of Admissions, (717)761-1481, 800-338-8037, Fax: (717)761-0558, E-mail: treider@clntraining.net, Web Site: http://www.clntraining.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $11,000-$13,000. Enrollment: men 82, women 221. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Applications (960 Hr); Computer Networking (960 Hr); Massage Therapy (960 Hr); Medical Assistant (960 Hr); Network Security (960 Hr); Pharmacy Technician (960 Hr); Secretarial, Medical (960 Hr); Web Development (960 Hr)

DeRielle Designworks Academy 11-17 Railroad Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Cosmetology. Founded 1989. Contact: Debbie Ralph, (717)795-8920, (717)697-6497, Fax: (717) 697-6497. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (255 Hr); Massage Therapy (500 Hr); Skin Care (400 Hr)

MEDIA

Delaware County Community College 901 S. Media Line Rd., Media, PA 19063. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Hope Lentine, Dir., (610)359-5050, Fax: (610)359-5343, E-mail: admiss@dccc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies from $51.50 to 161.50 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 4,451, women 5,545. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Allied Health Occupations (2 Yr); Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics; Banking (2 Yr); Biomedical Electronics (2 yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Carpentry; Chemical Technology; Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Repair (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology; Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Science (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Hazardous Waste Technology; Health Aide; Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Insurance Adjuster (1 Yr); Maintenance, Electronic Computer (2 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Microcomputers; Nurse, Assistant; Nurses Aide; Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Administration (1 Yr); Office Technology; Paralegal (2 Yr); Plumbing; Police Science; Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Robotics (2 Yr); Small Business Management (1 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Technician, Industrial Service; Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 800 Manchester Ave., Media, PA 19063. Two-Year College. Founded 1953. Contact: Matthew T. Kadlubowski, Academic Dean, (610)892-1500, 800-422-0025, Fax: (610)892-1510, E-mail: info@pit.edu, Web Site: http://www.pit.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $9,000/year (includes $120 fees). Enrollment: Total 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Mechanical Engineering (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (1 or 2 Yr); Office Technology (1 or 2 Yr); Web Development

Pennsylvania State University, Delaware County Campus 25 Yearsley Mill Rd., Media, PA 19063. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Deborah Erie, Dir. Student Enrollment, (610)892-1200, Fax: (610)892-1320. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Degrees awarded: Associate. Curriculum: Business Administration; Chemical Engineering; Drafting & Design Technology; Electrical Technology; Engineering Technology, Electronic; Microcomputers; Nuclear Technology; Telecommunications Technology

Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades Media, PA 19063. Trade and Technical. Founded 1888. Contact: Ed Bailey, Dean, (610)566-1776, Fax: (610)566-6502, E-mail: ebailey@williamson.edu, Web Site: http://www.williamson.edu. Private. Men. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Full scholarship. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Carpentry (3 Yr); Construction Technology (3 Yr); Landscape Architecture (3 Yr); Machine Technology (3 Yr); Masonry (3 Yr); Painting, Decorating & Paper Hanging (3 Yr); Power Plant Mechanics (3 Yr)

MERCER

Mercer County Area Vocational-Technical School Box 152, Mercer, PA 16137. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Robert E. Petrie, (412)662-3000. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 900. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Literacy; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Data Processing - Business (9 Mo); Electronics Technology (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Printing Technology (9 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (9 Mo)

MIDDLETOWN

Electronic Institutes 19 Jamesway Plaza, Middletown, PA 17057-4851. Trade and Technical. Founded 1959. Contact: William F. Margut, Director, (717)944-2731, 800-884-2731, Fax: (717)944-2734, E-mail: einet@epix.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $3,900/semester. Enrollment: men 111, women 8. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Technology (96 WK); Electronics Technology (96 WK)

MILTON

Professional Drivers Academy Milton Industrial Park, PO Box 475, Milton, PA 17847. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact:
L. B. Kepler, Jr., (570)523-3100, (570)523-3243, 800-875-2511, Fax: (570)523-3114, E-mail: professionaldrivers@earthlink.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $4,080 6 wk, $8,160 12 wk. Enrollment: men 44, women 3. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Tractor Trailer Operators Training (12 Wk); Truck Driving (6 Wk)

MONACA

Community College of Beaver County one Campus Dr., Monaca, PA 15061-2588. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Scott F. Ensworth, Human Resource Dir., (724)775-8561, 800-335-0222, Fax: (724)775-4055, Web Site: http://www.ccbc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 940, women 1,402. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (2 Yr); Aerospace (2 Yr); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying (2 Yr); Air Traffic Control (2 Yr); Architectural Design Technology (2 Yr); Aviation Management (2 Yr); Avionics (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Police Science (2 Yr); Public Relations (2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr)

Pennsylvania State University, Beaver Campus Brodhead Rd., Monaca, PA 15061. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Dan Pinchot, Dir. Admissions, (724)773-3817, 877-564-6778, Fax: (724)773-3557, Web Site: http://www.br.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,926. Enrollment: men 600, women 400. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ABET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Nuclear Technology (2 Yr)

MONESSEN

Douglas Education Center 130 7th St., Monessen, PA 15062. Business, Allied Medical, Art, Cosmetology. Founded 1904. Contact: Kevin D. Imbrescia, (724)684-3684, (724)684-7644, 800-413-6013, Fax: (724)684-7463, E-mail: dec@douglas-school.com, Web Site: http://www.douglas-school.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $4,250-$28,825 (tuition only, entire length of programs). Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Airbrush Art (16 Mo); Animation (16 Mo); Business Administration (16 Mo); Clerical, Medical (8 Mo); Cosmetology (12 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (4-20 Mo); Graphic Design (16 Mo); Illustration (16 Mo); Makeup, Theatrical (16 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo); Medical Assistant (16 Mo); Medical Office Management (16 Mo); Medical Transcription (8 Mo); Office Technology (16 Mo); Web Development (16 Mo)

MONROEVILLE

Career Training Academy ExpoMart, 105 Mall Blvd., Ste. 300-W, Monroeville, PA 15146. Allied Medical. Founded 1986. Contact: Sherri L. Steele, (412)372-3900, Fax: (412)373-4262, E-mail: director2@careerta.com, Web Site: http://www.careerta.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 155. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; CAAHEP; ACCSCT; COMTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Legal Assistant; Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant; Medical Insurance Specialist; Paralegal; Receptionist

Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus 595 Beatty Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Barbara Arensberg, Dir. of Admissions, (724)327-1327, Fax: (724)325-6797, Web Site: http://www.ccac.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 4,400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: AOTA; APTA; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Architectural (2 Yr); Finance (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Psychiatric Technology (1 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr); Theatre Arts (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (2 Yr)

Empire Beauty Schools 320 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Mrs. Darin Martin, Dir., (412)373-7727, 800-845-7700, Fax: (412)373-9547, Web Site: http://www.empire.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,975 cosmetology; $1,600 manicuring. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision (300 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

Western School of Health & Business Careers 1 Monroeville Center, Ste. 250, Monroeville, PA 15146. Trade and Technical. Founded 1980. Contact: Timothy W. Babyok, (412)373-6400, 800-333-6607, Fax: (412)374-0863, E-mail: admissions@westernschool.com, Web Site: http://www.westernschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 158. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (15 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (15 Mo); Dental Assisting (9 Mo); Histologic Technology (15 Mo); Medical Assistant (12-15 Mo); Medical Office Management (12 Mo); Optical Technology (15 Mo); Paralegal (15 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (15 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (22 Mo); Surgical Technology (15 Mo); Ultrasonography (24 Mo)

MONT ALTO

Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Campus 1 Campus Dr., Mont Alto, PA 17237. Other. Founded 1963. Contact: Barbara Seyper, Dir. of Enrollment Srvc., (717)749-6000, 800-392-6173, Fax: (717)749-6132, Web Site: http://www.ma.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,850. Enrollment: men 510, women 390. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Forestry Technology (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr)

MOOSIC

Empire Beauty School 3370 Birney Ave, Moosic, PA 18507. Cosmetology. Founded 1930. Contact: Jon Seaman, Dir., (570)343-4730, 800-832-3337, Fax: (570)343-4737, Web Site: http://www.empirebeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,175. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (42 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (25 Wk); Manicurist (10 Wk)

MOUNT JOY

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Mount Joy Campus PO Box 537, Mount Joy, PA 17552-0537. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Sharyn Brubaker, Counselor, (717)653-3000, Fax: (717) 653-0901, Web Site: http://www.lcctc.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: High school program is free; $4,300, 5 wk CDL Class A Truck Driving; $2,500 3 wk CDL CLass B Truck Driving; $360, 60 hou. Enrollment: Total 422. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Baking (9 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (9 Mo); Computer Networking (9 Mo); Cosmetology (9 Mo); Culinary Arts (9 Mo); Early Childhood Education (9 Mo); Electronics Technology (9 Mo); Engineering (9 Mo); Health Occupations (9 Mo); Machine Technology (9 Mo); Marketing (9 Mo); Metal Trades Technology (9 Mo); Microcomputers (9 Mo); Truck Driving (8 Wk); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

NANTICOKE

Luzerne County Community College Prospect St. & Middle Rd., Nanticoke, PA 18634. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Francis Curry, (570)740-0340, (570) 740-0337, 800-377-5222, Fax: (570)740-0356, E-mail: admissions@luzerne.edu, Web Site: http://www.luzerne.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $73 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 2,585, women 3,585. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; ADA; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (1 Yr); Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Avionics (2 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Broadcasting Technology (2 Yr); Building Maintenance (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business, International (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Graphics (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Science - Terminal Operation (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Electrical Construction (2 Yr); Electricity, Industrial (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Food Distribution & Management (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Manufacturing Technology; Mathematics; Mechanical Drafting (1 Yr); Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Medical Transcription; Microcomputers (1 Yr); Music & Recording Technology (2 Yr); Numerical Control (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Management; Operating Room Technology (1 Yr); Painting (2 Yr); Photography (1 Yr); Physical Education (2 Yr); Plumbing (2 Yr); Purchasing (1 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Travel & Transportation Management (2 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

NEW CASTLE

Lawrence County Area Vocational-Technical School 950 Phelps Way, New Castle, PA 16101. Founded 1967. Contact: Betty Tillia, (724)658-3583, Fax: (724)658-8530. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,900. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

New Castle School of Beauty Culture 314 E. Washington St., New Castle, PA 16101. Cosmetology. Founded 1957. Contact: Dennis Hockenberry, Dir., (724)654-6611, 800-654-6227. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,800. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (625 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

St. Francis Hospital of New Castle, School of Radiography 1000 S. Mercer St., New Castle, PA 16101. Allied Medical. Founded 1967. Contact: Trudi Nottingham, (724)656-6134, (724)656-6000, Fax: (724)656-6167, E-mail: nottinghamt@sfhs.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,142 per year. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (22 Mo)

NEW KENSINGTON

Career Training Academy 950 5th Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068. Allied Medical. Founded 1986. Contact: John M. Reddy, (724) 337-1000, Fax: (724)335-7140, E-mail: jreddy@careerta.com, Web Site: http://www.careerta.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 110. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Dental Assisting; Executive Assistant; Legal Assistant; Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant; Receptionist

Newport Business Institute 945 Greensburg Rd., New Kensington, PA 15068. Business. Founded 1895. Contact: Rose Leipertz, (412) 339-7542, 800-752-7695, Fax: (412)339-2950, E-mail: admissions@newportbusiness.com, Web Site: http://newportbusiness.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $8,600/academic year. Enrollment: men 25, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (21 Mo); Accounting, General (18 Mo); Clerical, General (18 Mo); Fashion Merchandising (18 Mo); Management (18 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Microcomputers (18 Mo); Retail Management (18 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo); Stenography, General (12 Mo); Travel & Tourism (18 Mo)

Penn State New Kensington 3550 7th St. Rd., New Kensington, PA 15068. Two-Year College. Founded 1975. Contact: Paula Hermer, Dir., (724)334-6723, Fax: (724)334-6111, Web Site: http://www.nk.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 4, women 13. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (28 Mo)

Pennsylvania State University - School of Radiologic Technology 3550 7th St., New Kensington, PA 15068. Allied Medical. Founded 1976. Contact: Paula Hermer, M.S., RTR, (724)334-6723, Fax: (724)334-6111, E-mail: pmh13@psu.edu, Web Site: http://www.nk.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $219 per credit. Enrollment: men 4, women 13. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Biomedical Technology (27 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

NEWTOWN

Bucks County Community College Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Dr. J. Mahon, (215) 968-8000, Fax: (215)968-8110, Web Site: http://www.bucks.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 8,513. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Business Management; Chef Training (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Communications Technology (2 Yr); Computer Programming; Computer Technology (2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Fine Arts (2 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Labor Studies (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Police Science (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr); Theatre Arts (2 Yr); Wood Crafts (2 Yr)

NORRISTOWN

MBF Center 25 E. Marshall St., Norristown, PA 19401. Business. Founded 1986. Contact: Lauren Danehy, (610)292-0710, Fax: (610) 292-0733, E-mail: info@mbfcenter.org, Web Site: http://www.mbfcenter.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,700-$15,500. Enrollment: Total 14. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Business Systems Technology

NORTH HUNTINGTON

5 Star Travel Careers 13299 Ridge Rd., North Huntington, PA 15642-2188. Trade and Technical, Flight and Ground. Founded 1986. Contact: James V. Smyrnes, (412)672-8510, Fax: (412)672-0664. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $1,750. Enrollment: men 4, women 16. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Travel Agents (12 Wk); Travel & Tourism (4 Wk)

NORTH WALES

Lansdale School of Business 201 Church Rd., North Wales, PA 19454. Two-Year College. Founded 1918. Contact: Marlon D. Keller, (215)699-5700, Fax: (215)699-8770, E-mail: lsb@lsbonline.com, Web Site: http://www.lsbonline.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,800/semester. Enrollment: men 100, women 300. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (17 Mo); Accounting, Junior (1 Yr); Business Administration (17 Mo); Business, General Office (10 Mo); Computer Applications (17 Mo); Computer Graphics (1 Yr); Computer Networking (17 Mo); Medical Assistant (17 Mo); Medical Office Management (17 Mo); Medical Receptionist (1 Yr); Paralegal (17 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (17 Mo); Web Development (17 Mo); Word Processing (1 Yr)

OAKDALE

Pittsburgh Technical Institute 1111 McKee Rd., Oakdale, PA 15071-3205. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical, Art, Business. Founded 1946. Contact: Cynthia A. Reynolds, President, (412)809-5100, (412)809-5200, 800-784-9675, Fax: (412)809-5320, E-mail: james@pti.edu, Web Site: http://www.pti.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Enrollment: Total 1,862. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (24 Mo); Business Administration (24 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (24 Mo); Computer Networking (24 Mo); Computer Programming (24 Mo); E-Commerce (9 Mo); Engineering Technology, Electronic (24 Mo); Graphic Design (24 Mo); Hospitality (24 Mo); Hotel & Restaurant Management (24 Mo); Marketing & Sales (24 Mo); Medical Assistant (15-24 Mo); Medical Office Management (24 Mo); Microsoft Certified Specialist (9-15 Mo); Multimedia Design (24 Mo); Travel & Tourism (24 Mo); Web Development (24 Mo)

OAKS

Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy 1173 Egypt Rd., PO Box 400, Oaks, PA 19456-0400. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: Jennifer Oetzel, Admissions Director, (610)666-9060, Fax: (610)666-9061, E-mail: psmt@psmt.com, Web Site: http://www.psmt.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,500-$11,500. Enrollment: Total 175. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (12-24 Mo)

OIL CITY

DuBois Business College 701 E. 3rd St., Oil City, PA 16301. Business. Founded 1996. Contact: Kathryn A. Brown, (814)677-1322, 800-692-6213, Fax: (814)677-8237, E-mail: occ@dbcollege.com, Web Site: http://dbcollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,400 per quarter. Enrollment: men 15, women 45. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (18 Mo); Business Administration (18 Mo); Computer Operations (18 Mo); Computer Technology (12 Mo); Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Information Sciences Technology (18 Mo); Legal Assistant (18 Mo); Media Technology (21 Mo); Office Administration (9 Mo); Office Technology (9 Mo)

Venango County Area Vocational Technical School Practical Nursing Program 1 Vo-Tech Dr., Oil City, PA 16301. Nursing. Founded 1969. Contact: Sally J. Bowser, (814) 677-3097, Fax: (814)676-0075. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year.Tuition: $8,200. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

OLYPHANT

Career Development and Employment, Ltd. 1622 Main St., Olyphant, PA 18447. Trade and Technical. Founded 1996. Contact: Jane Oswald, (570)383-8752, Fax: (570)383-2565, E-mail: admissions@easyascde.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 300, women 350. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Information Sciences Technology; Personal Computing

PERKASIE

Upper Bucks County Area Vocational-Technical School 3115 Ridge Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944. Trade and Technical. Contact: Lee Nagy, (215)536-6786, Fax: (215)536-0846, E-mail: ubia@ubtech.org, Web Site: http://www.ubaero.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $18,500. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: FAA; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aviation Maintenance Technology (18 Mo)

PHILADELPHIA

Academy of Vocal Arts 1920 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Other. Founded 1934. Contact: K. James McDowell, (215)735-1685, Fax: (215)732-2189, E-mail: info@avaopera.org, Web Site: http://www.avaopera.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: None required. Enrollment: men 16, women 13. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NASM. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Music; Voice

Albert Einstein Medical Center, Northern Division York & Tabor Rd.s, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Allied Medical. Founded 1946. Contact: Tina Sawycky, Dir., (215)456-6398, Web Site: http://www.einstein.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,000. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology

Andrew J Gress Graphic Arts Institute 1310 E. Sedgley Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. (215)533-8550, Fax: (215)535-5497, E-mail: ggai@ggai.com, Web Site: http://www.ggai.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Graphic Arts

Art Institute of Philadelphia 1622 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Art. Founded 1971. Contact: Tim Howard, Director of Admissions, (215)567-7080, 800-275-2474, Fax: (215)246-3358. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $3,750 per quarter. Enrollment: Total 2,400. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Graphics (24 Mo); Fashion Design & Merchandising (18 Mo); Graphic Design (24 Mo); Industrial Design (24 Mo); Interior Design (27 Mo); Marketing, Department Store (18 Mo); Media Technology (24 Mo); Merchandising (18 Mo); Photography (24 Mo); Video Production (24 Mo)

Berean Institute - Manual Training and Industrial School 1901 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130. Trade and Technical. Founded 1899. Contact: John Spruill, (215) 763-4833, Fax: (215)236-6011, E-mail: berean@nni.com, Web Site: http://www.bereaninstitute.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology; Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision; Cosmetology Instructor; Cosmetology - Refresher; Court Reporting (2 Yr); Data Processing - Business (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Manicurist; Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, General; Stenography, General; Stenotype

Business Skills Center 1516 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19102-4598. Business, Other. Founded 1959. Contact: H.H. Levitan, (215) 545-5600, (215)545-2800, Fax: (215)545-5602, E-mail: harvitan@aol.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bookkeeping (8 Wk); Clerical, General (16 Wk); Microsoft Certified Specialist (8 Wk); Speed Writing (5 Wk); Stenography, General (12 Wk); Travel Agents (8 Wk); Typing (10 Wk); Word Processing (5 Wk)

Cite Business School 714 Market St., Rm. 433, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2326. Business. Founded 1968. Contact: Mary Mehler, Dir., (215)922-6555, Fax: (215)922-1882, E-mail: mmahler@citephl.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Secretarial, Science; Word Processing

Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130. Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Dr. Beatrice Jones, Dean of Students, (215) 751-8010, (215)751-8000, Fax: (215)751-8001, Web Site: http://www.ccp.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 10,500, women 17,659. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC; ADA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Architectural Design Technology (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Biomedical Electronics (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Operations (1 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Finance (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Geriatric Care (1 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Mathematics (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Science (2 Yr); Sign Language Education (2 Yr); Youth Services (1 Yr)

Drexel University School of Health Sciences and Humanities 1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192. Allied Medical. Founded 1968. Contact: Erin Sinn, Dir. of Admissions, (215)762-8288, 800-2DR-EXEL, Fax: (215) 762-6194, Web Site: http://www.drexel.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies by program, average $7,200 per year. Enrollment: men 161, women 642. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (4 Yr); Health Occupations (4 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (4 Yr); Medical Technology (4 Yr); Mental Health Technology (2 Yr); Nursing Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Paramedic (4 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Physicians Assistant (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

ELS Language Centers c/o St. Joseph's University, 5414 Overbrook Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131. Other. Founded 1961. Contact: Regina Brown, Director, (215)473-4430, Fax: (215)473-3220, E-mail: rbrown@els.edu, Web Site: http://www.els.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $1,325. Enrollment: Total 112.Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: English As A Second Language (4 Wk)

Empire Beauty School 1522 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19102. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: (215)568-3980, Fax: (215)568-3745. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,600-$9,630. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

Episcopal School of Nursing 100 E Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125. Nursing. Founded 1888. Contact: Annmarie Weisman, (215)707-0010, Fax: (215)707-0012, E-mail: johnsmp@eh.temple.edu, Web Site: http://www.temple.edu/episcopalnursing. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,300 per year-RN Program; $6,800/13 month program. Enrollment: Total 130. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, L.P.N. (13 Mo); Nursing, R.N. (3 Yr)

Germantown Hospital One Penn Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19144. Allied Medical. Founded 1869. Contact: Bonnie L. Benson, R.T., Program Director, (215)951-8750. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Tuition: $1,000. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology

Horizon House Clerical Prepatory Program 119 S. 31st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Business, Other. Contact: Karen Tinsley, (215)386-6886. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Year. Tuition: None Required. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Clerical, General; Clerk, File; Data Entry; Receptionist; Secretarial, General; Typing; Word Processing

Hussian School of Art, Inc. 1118 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Art, Other. Founded 1946. Contact: Lynne Wartman, Admissions, (215)981-0900, Fax: (215)864-9115, E-mail: hussian@pond.com, Web Site: http://www.hussianart.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,600 per semester; $9,200 per year. Enrollment: Total 130. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art, Advertising - Commercial; Commercial Art (4 Yr); Computer Graphics; Illustration

International Bartending Institute 7708 City Ave., Ste. 200, Philadelphia, PA 19151. Trade and Technical. Founded 1978. Contact: Ariel Geshury, (215)878-1300, 888-MIX-DRINKS, Fax: (215)878-7217, E-mail: www.classinto@barinst.com, Web Site: http://www.barinst.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending (27-48 Hr)

JNA Institute of Culinary Arts 1212 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19146. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1988. Contact: Joseph DiGironimo, Director, (215) 468-8800, 877-872-3179, Fax: (215)468-8838, E-mail: admissions@culinaryarts.com, Web Site: http://culinaryarts.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,000/14,000 by program. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cooking, Commercial (910 Hr); Culinary Arts (1650 Hr); Restaurant Operations (1650 Hr)

John Robert Powers Modeling, Finishing School 1528 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19102. Trade and Technical. Founded 1963. Contact: Garry M. Ross, (215)732-4060, Fax: (215)732-6212, E-mail: www.j.r.powersphilly@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.jrpowersphilly.com. Private. Women. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Week. Tuition: $700-$800 for a diploma program. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Placement service available. Curriculum: Modeling Instructor (12 Wk); Modeling, Professional (17 Wk)

Kuljian Center for Computer Education 3700 Science Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Business. Private. Coed. Curriculum: Computer Operations; Computer Programming; Computer Programming, Business

Lincoln Technical Institute 9191 Torresdale Ave., Box 6229, Philadelphia, PA 19136. Trade and Technical. Founded 1946. Contact: Mary Funke, (215)335-0800, 800-238-8381, Fax: (215)335-1443. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics (24 Wk); Automotive Service (64 Wk); Automotive Technology (52 Wk); Diesel Technology (60 Wk)

Main Line Center for Bartending 4400 Baker St., Philadelphia, PA 19128. Trade and Technical. Founded 1992. Contact: Anthony Mamo, (215)487-1229, Fax: (215)487-2607, E-mail: mlcb@mainlinebartending.com, Web Site: http://www.mainlinebartending.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $440. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending (1-2 Wk)

Martin School of Business 2417 Welsh Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19114. Business. Founded 1973. Contact: D. Aversa, (215)677-6110, Fax: (215)677-7013. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 10, women 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Curriculum: Business, General Office (3 Qt); Court Reporting (7 Qt); Office Administration (4 Qt); Secretarial, Executive (6 Qt); Secretarial, Legal (6 Qt); Secretarial, Medical (6 Qt); Stenography, General (3 Qt); Stenography, Legal (4 Qt); Stenography, Medical (4 Qt); Travel Agents (3 Qt); Travel & Tourism (3 Qt)

Metropolitan Career Center 162 W. Chelten Ave., 2nd Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19144. Trade and Technical. Founded 1974. Contact: Karen Burgess, (215)843-6615, (215)568-9215, Fax: (215)843-7661, Web Site: http://www.metropolitancareercenter.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,400-$14,500. Enrollment: Total 800. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Technology (60 Wk); Office, General (27 Wk)

MSTB Training Program 511 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Nursing. Founded 1996. Contact: Michele Edwards, (215)629-5833, Fax: (215)629-9289. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Nurse, Assistant

Murrell Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical School 22nd & Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19132. Trade and Technical. (215) 229-6800. Public. Curriculum: Chemical Technology; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Dental Assisting; Drafting, Architectural; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Mechanical Drafting

Opportunities Industrialization Center 1231 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. Trade and Technical. Contact: Kevin James Cafferty, (215)236-7700, Fax: (215)236-8970, E-mail: jobs@philaoic.org, Web Site: http://www.philaoic.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Tuition: FREE. Enrollment: Total 2,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics; Computer Programming; Cooking, Commercial; Cosmetology; Data Processing; Machine Technology; Office, General; Restaurant Operations; Welding Technology

Orleans Technical Institute 1330 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA 19111. Trade and Technical. Founded 1974. Contact: Bonnie Kassof, (215) 728-4700, Fax: (215)745-1689. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,285. Enrollment: Total 600. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT; NCRA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (22 Wk); Building Maintenance (22 Wk); Carpentry (22 Wk); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (22 Wk); Food Preparation & Service (18 Wk); Office Technology (33 Wk); Plumbing (48 Wk)

Orleans Technical Institute Centers City Campus 1845 Walnut St., 7th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103-4707. Business, Nursing. Founded 1986. Contact: Linda Scanlan, (215) 854-1853, (215)854-1823, Fax: (215)854-1880, E-mail: Scanll@jevs.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $18,900. Enrollment: Total 198. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Court Reporting (40 Mo)

Peirce College 1420 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19102. Two-Year College, Business, Other. Founded 1865. Contact: Dr. Joanne Conlon, (215)545-6400, 877-670-9190, Fax: (215)546-5996, E-mail: info@peirce.edu, Web Site: http://www.peirce.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $10,350 for one year fulltime. Enrollment: men 464, women 1,772. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2-4 Yr); Computer Operations (1-4 Yr); Paralegal (1-4 Yr)

Pennsylvania Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, Inc. 1836-40 E. Cambria St., Philadelphia, PA 19134. Trade and Technical. Founded 1988. Contact: Nellie Peters, (215) 291-0400, Fax: (215)739-0625, E-mail: pipb@enter.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,450-$6,795. Enrollment: men 5, women 40. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bookkeeping

Pennsylvania School of Dog Grooming PO Box 39060, Philadelphia, PA 19136. Trade and Technical, Other. Founded 1969. Contact: Robert Whitman, (215)331-0242, Fax: (215) 676-7669, Web Site: http://www.learndoggrooming.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,600 basic course; $3,000 advanced; $6,000 professional. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Pet Grooming (50-300 Hr)

Personnel Resources, Inc. 4131 N. Broad St., Box 4498, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Uvelia S. A. Bowen, (215)735-7500, (215)438-3714. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Tuition: None. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Curriculum: Human Services

Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. 1231 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. Business, Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Kevin Cafferty, (215)236-7700, Fax: (215)236-8970, E-mail: jobs@philaoic.org, Web Site: http://www.philaoic.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: None required. Enrollment: Total 2,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Data Entry; Information Sciences Technology; Word Processing

Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute 1533 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19102. Trade and Technical. Founded 1908. Contact: Rita Monacelli, Registrar, (215)546-0745, Fax: (215)546-5352. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $17,910. Enrollment: Total 220. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (36 Wk); Digital Computing (48 Wk); Electronic Engineering Technology (96 Wk); Electronics & Communication (45 Wk); Electronics, Digital (45 Wk)

Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College 4207 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Trade and Technical, Other. Founded 1974. Contact: Karl D. Becker, Director of Admissions, (215)222-4200, 877-925-6884, Fax: (215)222-2811, E-mail: info@walnuthillcollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.walnuthillcollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $23,200. Enrollment: Total 708. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Baking (18 Mo); Culinary Arts (18 Mo); Hotel & Motel Management (18 Mo); Restaurant Operations (18 Mo)

School District of Philadelphia Practical Nursing Program at Swenson Skills Center 2600 Red Lion Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19114-1020. Nursing. Founded 1947. Contact: Corrine Kurzen, (215)961-2133, Fax: (215) 961-2082. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,300. Enrollment: men 38, women 230. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

Skidmore Vocational School, Inc. 27 E. Upsal, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Trade and Technical. Private. Curriculum: Business Education; Business Occupations; Drafting Technology

Thompson Institute - Advision of Kaplan Higner Ed. Corp. 3010 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Allied Medical. Founded 1982. Contact: Shawn Bartley, (215)594-4000, (215)594-4088, 800-LEARN4LIFE, Fax: (215)387-0106, Web Site: http://thompsoninstitute.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $10,350. Enrollment: men 50, women 500. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (32 Wk); Medical Office Management (32 Wk)

Veterans Administration Hospital University & Woodland Aves., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Allied Medical. Contact: B.L. Williams, M.D., (215)382-2400. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology

PHILIPSBURG

Verbeck Motors Training 109 Verbeck Ln., Philipsburg, PA 16866. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: James L. Verbeck, (814)342-5064. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,096 plus $100 registration. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Diesel Technology (9 Mo)

PHOENIXVILLE

Valley Forge Christian College Charlestown Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460. Other. Founded 1939. Contact: James Barco, (610)917-1423, (610)935-0450, 800-432-8322, Fax: (610)935-9353, E-mail: jfbarco@vfcc.edu, Web Site: http://www.vfcc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,990 per semester. Enrollment: Total 861. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

PITTSBURGH

Art Institute of Pittsburgh 420 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1328. Art. Founded 1921. Contact: Robert Moon, (412) 263-6600, 800-275-2470, Fax: (412)263-3715. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 923, women 981. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Digital Program Design (4 Qt); Graphic Design (8 Qt); Industrial Design (8 Qt); Interior Design (9 Qt); Photography (8 Qt); Video Production (8 Qt)

Barbizon School of Modeling of Pittsburgh, Inc. 9 Pkwy. Center, 875 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Other. Founded 1939. Contact: Barbara Gilbraith, Director, (412)937-0700, Fax: (412)264-1349, E-mail: gilbraithpgh@a.o.l.com, Web Site: http://www.modelingschools.com/pittsburgh. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $895-$1,795. Enrollment: men 6, women 217. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Modeling & Personal Improvement (3-5 Mo)

Bidwell Cultural and Training Center, Inc. 1801 Preble Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Trade and Technical. Contact: Ken Huselton, Jr., Director of Student Services, (412)323-4000, 800-516-1800, Fax: (412)321-2120, Web Site: http://www.bidwell-training.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Enrollment: men 85, women 130. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Chemical Technology; Culinary Arts; Information Sciences Technology; Medical Insurance Specialist; Medical Record Librarian; Medical Record Technology; Medical Transcription; Pharmacy Technician; Secretarial, Medical; Travel & Transportation Management

Community College of Allegheny County, College Center-North North Campus, 8701 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: Thomas J. Cortese, (412)369-3645, Fax: (412)369-3643. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $744 per semester. Enrollment: Total 9,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning & Heating; Art, Advertising - Commercial; Automotive Technology; Building Construction Technology; Business; Business Administration; Business Management; Child Care & Guidance; Commercial Art; Computer Aided Drafting; Cooking, Commercial; Data Processing; Data Processing - Business; Emergency Medical Technology; Environmental Technology; Finance; Food Preparation & Service; Hotel & Restaurant Management; House & Medical Services Cleaning; Machine Technology; Maintenance Technology; Management; Marketing; Marketing Management; Media Technology; Mental Health Technology; Mental Retardation Assistant; Merchandising, Retail; Nondestructive Testing Technology; Nuclear Medical Technology; Nuclear Technology; Nursery Management; Nursing, R.N.; Personnel Management; Plumbing; Quality Control; Real Estate, Basic; Retail Management; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, General; Sheet Metal; Small Business Management; Travel & Tourism; Welding Technology; Word Processing

Connelley Technical Institute 1501 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Trade and Technical. Founded 1931. Contact: Dr. Alfred R. Fascetti, (412)338-3700, Fax: (412)338-3708. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 593. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Cabinet & Mill Work (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Programming (1 yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (1 Yr); Graphic Arts (1 Yr); Nurse, Assistant (5 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Plumbing (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1 yr); Surgical Technology (10 Mo); Word Processing (1 Yr)

Conservatory of Performing Arts/Point Park College 222 Craft Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Art. Founded 1946. Contact: Lora Oxenreiter, Box Office Mgr., (412)391-4100, Fax: (412)621-4762, Web Site: http://www.pointpark.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Acting (12 Wk); Dance (12 Wk); Drama - Theatre (12 Wk); Music (12 Wk)

Dean Institute of Technology 1501 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Trade and Technical. Founded 1947. Contact: J. S. Dean, (412)531-4433, Fax: (412)531-4435. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 145, women 5. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Building Maintenance (30 Wk); Electrical Technology (60 Wk); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (64 Wk); Welding, Arc & Gas (30 Wk)

Duff's Business Institute 100 Forbes Ave., Ste. 1200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1320. Business. Founded 1840. Contact: Lynn Fischer, (412)261-4520, (412)261-4530, 888-279-3314, Fax: (412)261-4546, E-mail: lfischer@cci.edu, Web Site: http://www.cci.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $10,500. Enrollment: men 150, women 429. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Computer Operator (6 Mo); Court Reporting (24 Mo); Fashion Merchandising (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Medical Transcription (12 Mo); Paralegal (18 Mo); Secretarial, General (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo); Word Processing (18 Mo)

Fashion Academy of Pittsburgh 100 Forbes Ave., No. 1200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1320. Trade and Technical. Founded 1961. Contact:
R.E. Casasanta, (412)261-3543. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 3, women 97. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Dressmaking & Design (18 Mo); Fashion Careers (18 Mo); Fashion Design & Illustration (2 Yr); Sewing, Commercial (18 Mo); Tailoring (18 Mo)

ICM School of Business 10 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1977. Business. Founded 1963. Contact: Marcia Rosenberg, (412)261-2647, 800-441-5222, Fax: (412)261-0998, Web Site: http://www.icmschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 858. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (60 Wk); Computer Engineering (72 Wk); Computer Information Science (60 Wk); Computer Networking (72 Wk); Computer Science (60 Wk); Computer Technology (36 Wk); Criminal Justice (60 Wk); Database Management (72 Wk); Fashion Merchandising (60 Wk); Health Aide (72 Wk); Health Care & Management (60 Wk); Management (60 Wk); Medical Assistant (24 Wk); Occupational Therapy Assistant (72 Wk); Secretarial, Advanced (60 Wk); Secretarial, Executive (60 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (60 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (60 Wk); Web Development (36 Wk)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Western Pennsylvania Hospital 4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Allied Medical. Founded 1962. Contact: W. J. Malley, (412)578-7000, Fax: (412)578-4651, E-mail: gmyers@wpahs.org, Web Site: http://www.wpahs.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,896 per semester 1st two years; $2,969 per semester last two years. Enrollment: Total 48. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Respiratory Therapy

ITT Technical Institute 10 Pkwy. Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Trade and Technical. Founded 1992. Contact: Joseph R. DeFilippo III, Dir., (412)937-9150, 800-353-8324, Fax: (412)937-9425, Web Site: http://www.itttech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Enrollment: Total 430. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Drafting & Design; Computer Engineering; Computer Networking (96 Wk); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (96 Wk); Electronic Engineering Technology; Multimedia Design (96 Wk); Web Development (96 Wk)

Machine Shop Technologies Institute, Inc. 110 S. Main St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Trade and Technical. Founded 1981. Contact: Stacey Hendrickson, Director, (412)922-2602, Fax: (412)922-2627. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,500-$11,500. Enrollment: men 46, women 4. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automation Technology (1560 Hr); Engineering Technology (2100 Hr); Industrial Technology (1200 Hr); Machine Tool & Die (200 Hr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (900 Hr); Machinist, General (200 Hr)

Median School of Allied Health Careers 125 7th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Allied Medical. Founded 1958. Contact: Frances O. Mosle, President, (412)391-7021, (412)232-4345, 800-570-0693, Fax: (412)232-4348, E-mail: median@sai.net, Web Site: http://www.medianschool.edu/. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester.Tuition: $4,940-$8,200. Enrollment: men 80, women 225. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: AAMAE; FIDER; CAAHEP; ACCSCT; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (8.5 Mo); Medical Administrative Assistant (15 Mo); Medical Assistant (8.5 Mo); Medical Insurance Specialist (7.5 Mo); Orthotics (15 Mo); Veterinary Technology (8.5 Mo)

Pampered Pet School of Dog Grooming 109 Dewalt Ave., Dental Prof. Bldg., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Trade and Technical. Founded 1990. Contact: Antoinette Venturella, (412) 881-4744, (412)655-1213, Fax: (412)885-0211. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,600 base program; $8,300 management traing program; $2,600 LDog Training Program, Fixed. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Pet Grooming (400 Hr); Dog Training (100 Hr); Management (520 Hr)

Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts 717 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Jessica Sanders, (412)566-2433, (412)434-5771, 800-432-2433, Fax: (412)566-2434, E-mail: info@paculinary.com, Web Site: http://www.paculinary.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Culinary Arts, Hotel/Resturant Management, Pastry Arts; 4 semesters, all programs $8,750 per semester. Enrollment: Total 1,176. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Baking (16 Mo); Culinary Arts (16 Mo); Hotel & Restaurant Management (16 Mo)

Phlebotomy Training Center PO Box 8184, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Trade and Technical. Founded 1984. Contact: Michael Zinkovsky, (412)521-7334. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $535. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (6 Wk)

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics PO Box 10897, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1929. Contact: Dr. James Mader, Dean of Academic Affairs, (412)346-2100, (412)462-9011, 800-444-1440, Fax: (412)466-0513, E-mail: admissions@pia.edu, Web Site: http://www.pia.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,234 yearly. Enrollment: men 191, women 15. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aviation Maintenance Technology (21 Mo); Aviation Technology (21 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo)

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science 5808 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Trade and Technical. Founded 1939. Contact: Karen Rocco, (412)362-8500, 800-933-5808, Fax: (412)362-1684, E-mail: pims5808@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.pi-m-s.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $10,800 diploma, 12 mo. program; $17,280 associate, 20 mo. program. Enrollment: men 67, women 58. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABFSE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Funeral Service Education (20 Mo); Mortuary Science (12 Mo)

Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy 10989 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Allied Medical. Founded 1986. Contact: Robert Jantsch, Director, (412)241-5155, 800-860-1114, Fax: (412)241-4933, E-mail: pghschmass@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.pghschmass.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,900. Enrollment: men 25, women 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (22 Wk)

Professional Bartending Institute 2961 W. Liberty Ave., Ste. 217, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Other. Founded 1977. Contact: Rebekah A. Friem, (412)344-9100, Fax: (412)344-6827, E-mail: bar119@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.pbsa.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending (2 Wk)

Riverhead Training, Inc. 425 6th Ave., Ste. 1500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1850. Trade and Technical. Founded 1994. Contact: Philip Anderson, (412)391-7473, 888-748-3743, Fax: (412)391-7484, E-mail: education@riverhd.com, Web Site: http://www.riverheadtraining.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking; Systems, Basic

Rosedale Technical Institute 4634 Browns Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Trade and Technical. Founded 1949. Contact: Ben E. Wilke, Pres., (412)521-6200, 800-521-6262, Fax: (412)521-2520, E-mail: domnamd50@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.rosedaletech.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,460 per semester. Enrollment: men 220, women 15. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (16 Mo); Diesel Technology (16 Mo); Electrical Technology (16 Mo)

South Hills Beauty Academy 3269 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Cosmetology. Founded 1969. Contact: Mary Pernatozzi, Dir., (412)561-3381, 800-310-7422, Web Site: http://www.shnhbeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,785 Cosmetology; $1,860 Teacher; $1,155 Manager; $1,375 Manicure; $1,458 Esthetics. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (36 Wk); Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision (9 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Electrology (8 Wk); Manicurist (9 Wk)

Triangle Tech 1940 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Trade and Technical. Founded 1944. Contact: Stacie D. Hendrickson, (412)359-1000, 800-874-8324, Fax: (412) 359-1012, E-mail: shendrickson@triangle-tech.edu, Web Site: http://www.triangletech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 314, women 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (12-18 Mo); Architectural Design Technology (16 Mo); Carpentry (16 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting & Design (16 Mo); Machine Technology (12 Mo); Maintenance, Electrical (16 Mo); Mechanical Drafting (16 Mo); Welding Technology (16 Mo)

UPMC Health System School of Radiologic Technology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Allied Medical. Founded 1950. Contact: Denise Csonka-Lake, M.Ed., Director, (412)647-3528, Fax: (412)647-6512, Web Site: http://www.upmc.edu/radiologictech. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,000 yearly, $6,000 total, $25 application fee. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

Western School of Health and Business Careers 411 7th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1978. Contact: Bruce Jones, (412)281-2600, 800-333-6607, Fax: (412)281-0319, E-mail: admissions@westernschool.com, Web Site: http://www.westernschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 600. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Business Administration (15 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (15 Mo); Criminal Justice (15 Mo); Dental Assisting (9 Mo); Histologic Technology (15 Mo); Massage Therapy (10 Mo); Medical Assistant (15 Mo); Medical Office Management (12 Mo); Optical Technology (15 Mo); Paralegal (15 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (15 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (22 Mo); Surgical Technology (15 Mo); Ultrasonography (24 Mo)

PORT ALLEGANY

Seneca Highlands Area Vocational Technical School 219 Edison Bates Dr., PO Box 219, Port Allegany, PA 16743. Trade and Technical. Founded 1979. Contact: Donald R. Raydo, Director, (814)642-2573, Fax: (814)642-5100, Web Site: http://www.iu9.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,178 for 495 training hours. Enrollment: men 199, women 115. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Aircraft Mechanics; Auto Mechanics (3 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Brake & Wheel Alignment; Automotive Management; Automotive Service; Auto Parts Trade; Building Construction Technology (3 Yr); Cashiering; Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Repair (1 Yr); Cosmetology (3 Yr); Data Entry; Health Aide (2 Yr); Heating Technology; Heavy Equipment (3 Yr); Insurance Adjuster; Machine Tool & Die; Machine Tool & Die Design; Machinist, General; Mechanics, Diesel; Mechanics, Gas Engine; Metal Trades Technology (3 Yr); Microcomputers; Office, General (2 Yr); Office Management; Receptionist; Secretarial, General; Stenography, General; Teller, Bank; Tool Engineering Technology; Welding Technology; Wood Industries Technology (3 Yr)

POTTSTOWN

Antonelli Medical & Professional Institute 1700 Industrial Hwy., Pottstown, PA 19464. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Randall L. Wampole, Dir. of Admissions, (610)323-7270, Fax: (610)323-3065, E-mail: ampicareer@aol.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $900-$7,600. Enrollment: Total 90. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Nurses Aide (1 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (7 Mo)

Empire Beauty School 141 High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Cosmetology. Contact: Anita Day, (610)327-1313, Fax: (610)324-3438. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $13,850. Enrollment: men 8, women 39. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (42 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (25 Wk)

POTTSVILLE

Empire Beauty School 324 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Cosmetology. Founded 1956. Contact: Kim Norris, (570)429-4320, E-mail: empire@empirebeauty.com, Web Site: http://empirebeauty.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $10,000. Enrollment: Total 39. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (41 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (20 Wk); Manicurist (8 Wk)

PULASKI

New Castle School of Trades Rte. 422, New Castle-Youngstown Rds., Pulaski, PA 16143. Trade and Technical. Founded 1945. Contact: Jim Catheline, Admissions Dir., (724)964-8811, 800-837-8399, Fax: (724)964-8177, E-mail: www.ncstrades@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.ncstrades.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,500-$13,500. Enrollment: men 420, women 25. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (15 Mo); Building Construction Technology (15 Mo); Climate Control (12 Mo); Electrical Technology (15 Mo); Machine Technology (15 Mo); Refrigeration Technology (15 Mo); Welding, Combination (10 Mo)

QUAKERTOWN

Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy 93 SW End Blvd., Ste. 103, Quakertown, PA 18951. Other. Founded 1993. Contact: Terry Ann Tosh, Dir., (215)538-5339, 888-810-7468, Fax: (215)538-8896, E-mail: dcbob@fast.net, Web Site: http://www.pamassage.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $4,800. Enrollment: Total 85. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (525 Hr)

READING

PACE Institute 606 Court St., Reading, PA 19601. Two-Year College. Founded 1982. (610)375-1212, Fax: (610)375-1924. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Business; Computer Programming; Data Processing; Electronics, Digital; Fashion Merchandising; Management; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Travel & Tourism; Word Processing

Pennsylvania Broadcast Institute 1406 Delaware Ave., Reading, PA 19610-2124. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Suzy Sands, (610)373-0404, 800-733-2632, Fax: (610)373-6152. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $2,995. Enrollment: men 17, women 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Curriculum: Radio & Television (8 Wk)

Reading Area Community College 10 S. 2nd St., PO Box 1706, Reading, PA 19603. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Nicholas Wernicki, (610)372-4721, 800-626-1665, Fax: (610)607-6254, Web Site: http://www.racc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $58 per credit in county; $116 out of county; $174 out of state. Enrollment: men 890, women 1,866. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Industrial Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Public Administration Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Small Business Management (2 Yr); Social Work Technology (2 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

Reading Area Community College School of Practical Nursing 1706 10 S. 2nd St., Reading, PA 19603. Nursing. Founded 1957. Contact: Marilee Grames, Asst. Dir., (610)372-4721, 800-626-1665, Fax: (610)372-4264, E-mail: mgrames@racc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $2,236 ($52 per cr. x 43 cr.) resident; $4,386 ($102 per cr. x 43 cr.) non-resident. Enrollment: men 3, women 47. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

Reading Hospital & Medical Center PO Box 16052, Reading, PA 19612-6052. Allied Medical. Founded 1952. Contact: Kathleen R. Jackson, B.S., (610)988-8993, Web Site: http://www.readinghospital.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,300. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

St. Joseph Medical Center, Radiology 12th & Walnut Sts., Reading, PA 19603. Allied Medical. Founded 1961. Contact: Cynthia Keane, Director, (610)378-2237, (610)378-2230, Fax: (610)378-2803, E-mail: cynthiakeane@catholichealth.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,000/year. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

REYNOLDSVILLE

Jefferson County, Dubois Area Vocational Technical School 100 Jeff Tech Dr., Reynoldsville, PA 15851. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: W. Barnett Knorr, Director, (814)653-8265, Fax: (814)653-8425, E-mail: knorr@jefftech.tec.pa.us, Web Site: http://www.jefftech.tec.pa.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,500 full-time adult students; $11,490 practical nursing. Enrollment: men 300, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Body & Fender Repair (9 Mo); Auto Mechanics (9 Mo); Carpentry (9 Mo); Cosmetology (9 Mo); Data Processing (9 Mo); Distributive Education (9 Mo); Drafting Technology (9 Mo); Electrical Technology (9 Mo); Engineering Technology (9 Mo); Food Service & Management (9 Mo); Lumber Grader (9 Mo); Machine Shop (9 Mo); Maintenance Technology (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

ROSLYN

Roslyn Professional Bartenders School 1356 Easton Rd., Roslyn, PA 19001. Trade and Technical. Founded 1988. Contact: Marion M. McGowen, (215)657-0833. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $350 includes $250 tuition, $50 books and materials, $50 registration fee. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (35 Hr)

SCHNECKSVILLE

Lehigh Carbon Community College 4525 Education Park Dr., Schnecksville, PA 18078. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: David Solave, Admissions Officer, (610)799-1575, (610)799-1117, 800-414-3975, Fax: (610)799-1527, E-mail: admiss@lccc.edu, Web Site: http://www.lccc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,160. Enrollment: men 2,083, women 3,340. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aviation Maintenance Technology; Aviation Management; Broadcasting Technology; Business Administration; Business Management; Chemical Technology; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Construction Management; Construction Technology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Drafting & Design Technology; Early Childhood Education; E-Commerce; Education; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Engineering; Engineering Technology, Electronic; Fine Arts; Graphic Design; Handicapped, Special Education; Health Information Technology; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Horticulture; Hotel & Restaurant Management; Human Services; Industrial Management & Supervision; Interior Design; Liberal Arts; Manufacturing Technology; Mathematics; Mechanical Technology; Medical Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N.; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Paralegal; Physical Therapy Aide; Robotics; Science; Sports Management; Teacher Assistant; Travel & Tourism; Veterinary Technology; Web Development

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN

Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill Campus 200 University Dr., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Two-Year College. Founded 1934. Contact: Jerry D. Bowman, Dir. of Admissions, (570)385-6242, Fax: (570) 385-3672, Web Site: http://www.sl.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,200 resident; $8,100 nonresident. Enrollment: Total 1,000. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

SCRANTON

Allied Medical and Technical Careers, Inc. 517 Ash St., Scranton, PA 18509. Allied Medical. Founded 1984. Contact: Inez Sabatino, Director, (570)558-1818, Fax: (570)342-4537. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 167. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Transcription; Secretarial, Legal

American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. Lackawana College, Scranton, PA 18505. Two-Year College. Contact: Mark Duda, Director, (570)961-7814, 877-346-3552, Fax: (570)961-7843, E-mail: adminfo@lackawana.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,900 per year. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr)

Cite Business School 135 Franklin Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Camille Holmes, Dir., (570)344-4955, Fax: (570)963-4927, Web Site: http://www.arbore&t.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,880. Enrollment: Total 47. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business, General Office (18 Wk); Personal Computing (18 Wk)

Education Direct 925 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18515. Correspondence. Founded 1958. Contact: June Schofield, (570)342-7701, Web Site: http://www.educationdirect.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: DETC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bookkeeping; Drafting, Trade; Forestry Technology; Motorcycle Repair; Police Science; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Travel Agents; Veterinary Assistant

Johnson College 3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18508. Two-Year College. Founded 1912. Contact: Dominick A. Carachilo, VP, Academic Affairs, (570)342-6404, 800-2WEWORK, Fax: (570)348-2181, E-mail: admit@johnson.edu, Web Site: http://www.johnson.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $10,900/year. Enrollment: Total 377. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Architectural Design Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Cabinet & Mill Work (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Construction (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (2 Yr); Machine Tool Programming Technology (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr)

SELINSGROVE

ICT School of Welding 100 Pennsylvania Ave., Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Trade and Technical. Founded 1980. Contact: Christine Palacz, (570)743-5500, Fax: (570)743-4353. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 28, women 4. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Machine Shop (600 Hr); Welding, Combination (740 Hr); Welding, MIG (60 Hr); Welding, Pipe (120 Hr); Welding, TIG (60 Hr)

SENECA

UPMC Northwest 100 Fairfield Dr., Seneca, PA 16346. Allied Medical. Founded 1962. Contact: Walter G. Jones, BS, R.T. (R), (814) 677-1433, (814)677-1434, E-mail: nwcradtech@csonline.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $3,000 per year. Enrollment: Total 6. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

SHARON

Pennsylvania State University, Shenango Valley Campus 147 Shenango Ave., Sharon, PA 16146. Other. Founded 1965. Contact: Scott Yeager, (724)983-2803, Fax: (724)983-2820, E-mail: sxy112@psu.edu, Web Site: http://www.shenango.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $276 per credit, in-state. Enrollment: Total 1,000. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: ABET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Family Living Specialist (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr)

Sharon Regional Health System School of Radiography 740 E. State St., Sharon, PA 16146. Allied Medical. Founded 1959. Contact: Kimberly A. Doss, (724)983-5603, Fax: (724)983-5614, E-mail: kdoss@srhs.org, Web Site: http://www.sharonregional.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,200; $680 books. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

Shenango Valley School of Business 335 Boyd Dr., Sharon, PA 16146. Business. Founded 1926. Contact: Patricia McMahon, (412)983-0700. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $1,450/quarter. Enrollment: men 12, women 198. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bookkeeping (1 Yr); Business Administration (18 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (6 Mo); Computer Science (18 Mo); Data Processing (18 Mo); Day Care - Nursery School Administration (6 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Medical Record Technology (12 Mo); Office, General (6 Mo); Receptionist (6 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (18 Mo); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo)

SHARON HILL

Venus Beauty School 1033 Chester Park, Sharon Hill, PA 19079. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: R.M. Falcone, (610) 586-2500, (610)494-1000, Fax: (610)586-0437, E-mail: vbacademy@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.venusbeautyacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology; Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision; Cosmetology Instructor; Electrology; Makeup Facial Treatment; Manicurist; Massage Therapy; Skin Care

SHELOCTA

Wrightco Technical Training Institute/Indiana Rte. 422 W., Shelocta, PA 15774. Trade and Technical. Contact: Steve Kubat, Dir., (724)354-5162, 800-372-5211, Fax: (724)354-5163, Web Site: http://www.wrightco.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,595-$13,895. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Security Systems (13 Wk); Telecommunications Technology (26 Wk); Telephone Repair & Service (13 Wk)

SOUTHAMPTON

C.H.I. Institute 520 St. Rd., Southampton, PA 18966. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: Glenn B. Murray, (215)357-5100, Fax: (215)357-4212. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 655. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Criminal Justice (60 Wk); Data Processing - Business (26 Wk); Electricity - Master Electrician (36 Wk); Engineering Technology, Computer (72 Wk); Graphic Design (72 Wk); Information Sciences Technology (26 Wk); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (40 Wk)

CSC Institute 1111 St. Rd., Ste. 222, Southampton, PA 18966. Other. Founded 1995. Contact: Larisa Lebed, (215)396-7920, Fax: (215)396-7922. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,500. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Computer Programming, Advanced; Computer Programming, Business

STATE COLLEGE

Central Pennsylvania School of Massage 336 S. Fraser St., State College, PA 16801. Other. Founded 1994. Contact: Julie Wolin, President, (814)234-4900, 888-649-3337, Fax: (814)234-0440, E-mail: jmwolin@scooloofmassage.com, Web Site: http://www.schoolofmassage.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $9,882. Enrollment: men 35, women 65. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (1260 Hr)

Empire Beauty School 206 W. Hamilton Ave., State College, PA 16801. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. Contact: Franklin K. Schoeneman, (814)238-1961. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $10,000. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (44 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (25 Wk); Manicurist (8 Wk)

Mt. Nittany Institute of Natural Health 301 Shiloh Rd., State College, PA 16801. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Rhonda Witherite, (814)238-1121, Fax: (814) 238-8145, E-mail: mail2@mtnittanyinstitute.com, Web Site: http://www.mtnittanyinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,600. Enrollment: Total 135. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (775 Hr)

South Hills School of Business & Technology 480 Waupelani Dr., State College, PA 16801. Allied Medical, Business, Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Diane Brown, (814)234-7755, 888-282-7427, Fax: (814)234-0926, E-mail: admissions@southhills.edu, Web Site: http://www.southhills.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $10,554 annual. Enrollment: Total 754. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (20 Mo); Bookkeeping (10 Mo); Computer Information Science (23.5 Mo); Computer Support Technology (23.5 Mo); Electronic Engineering Technology (20 Mo); Engineering Technology (20 Mo); Health Information Technology (20 Mo); Management (23.5 Mo); Marketing (23.5 Mo); Medical Office Management (20 Mo); Office Management (20 Mo); Retail Management (10 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (20 Mo)

STROUDSBURG

Stroudsburg School of Cosmetology 100 N. 8th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1720. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: Sharon M. Martin, Supervisor, (570)421-3387, Fax: (570) 421-3428, E-mail: sscos@ptd.net, Web Site: http://www.asc-ssc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $10,650 Cosmetologist; $2,595 Nail Technician; $2,825 Cosmetology Teacher. Enrollment: Total 31. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

SUMMERDALE

Central Pennsylvania College College Hill, Summerdale, PA 17093-0309. Two-Year College, Other. Founded 1922. Contact: Nancy Lockwood, (717)728-2229, 800-759-2727, Fax: (717)732-5254, E-mail: nancylockwood@centralpenn.edu, Web Site: http://www.centralpenn.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $8,640-$8,970. Enrollment: men 125, women 415. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Accounting Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (4 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Communications Technology (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Entrepreneurship (2 Yr); Finance (2 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Internet Technologies (2 Yr); Legal Technology (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Optometric Assistant (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr)

SUNBURY

Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center 801 Susquehanna Ave., Sunbury, PA 17801. Nursing. Founded 1967. Contact: Kay Yannaccone, (570)988-6760, Fax: (570)988-6374, E-mail: jslaby@csiu.org, Web Site: http://www.csiu.org/lpn. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $11,134 (include fees and registration costs). Enrollment: men 2, women 71. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1579 Hr)

TOWANDA

Northern Tier Career Center RD 1, Box 157A, Towanda, PA 18848. Nursing. Founded 1976. Contact: Dorothy M. Bonnett, Coordinator, (570)265-8113, Fax: (570)265-3002, E-mail: pnpntcc@excite.com, Web Site: http://www.ntccschool.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $8,760. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1520 Hr)

TRANSFER

Winner Institute of Arts and Sciences 123 Edgewood Dr. Extension; One Winner Place, Transfer, PA 16154. Other. Founded 1997. Contact: William Ashton, CEO, Acting Director, (724)646-2433, 888-414-2433, Fax: (724) 646-0218, E-mail: wininst@northcom.net, Web Site: http://www.winner-institute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $12,180. Enrollment: Total 45. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Culinary Arts

TREVOSE

Graphic Arts Education Center 1100 Northbrook Dr., Ste. 120, Trevose, PA 19053. Trade and Technical. Founded 1910. Contact: Marge Baumhauer, (215)396-2300, Fax: (215)396-9890, E-mail: gaa@gaa1900.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Computer Operations (8 Wk); Finance (8 Wk); Management (12 Wk); Paper Technology (12 Wk); Printing (8 Wk); Sales (12 Wk); Sales Management (12 Wk)

Ultrasound Diagnostic School 3 Neshaminy Interplex, Ste. 117, Trevose, PA 19053. Allied Medical. Founded 1977. Contact: Jay Asher, (215)244-4906, Fax: (215)244-7813. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 20, women 380. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Health Information Technology; Medical Assistant; Ultrasonography

UNIONTOWN

Fayette Institute of Commerce and Technology, Inc. 45 W. Kerr St., Uniontown, PA 15401. Trade and Technical. Founded 1947. Contact: D.L. Rich, (724)438-4568, Fax: (724) 438-4568, E-mail: www.drp@fict.com, Web Site: http://www.fict.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,964-$10,567 Program Dependent. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Electricity, Industrial; Electricity, Residential (23 Wk); Maintenance, Electrical (72 Wk); Welding, Arc & Gas (32 Wk); Welding, Electric Arc (32 Wk); Welding, Heli Arc (32 Wk)

Laurel Business Institute 11-15 Penn St., Uniontown, PA 15401. Business, Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Nancy M. Decker, (724)439-4900, Fax: (724)439-3607, E-mail: lbi@laurelbusiness.net, Web Site: http://www.laurelbusiness.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies as to diploma or degree program. Enrollment: Total 280. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Child Care & Guidance (18 Mo); Clerk, Typist (8 Mo); Computer Operations (18 Mo); Data Processing; Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Health Aide (12 Mo); Hospitality (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Medical Insurance Specialist (18 Mo); Medical Transcription (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (12 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (12 Mo); Small Business Management (18 Mo); Travel & Tourism (18 Mo); Word Processing (12 Mo)

National Career School 35 W. Main Street, PO Box 2002, Uniontown, PA 15401. Other. Founded 1981. Contact: Chris Cunningham, (724)434-5545, Fax: (724)434-5545, E-mail: chris5019@yahoo.com, Web Site: http://www.nationalcareerschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,095 Phebotomy; $5,700 Patient Care Tech; $1,495 Travel & Tourism. Enrollment: men 75, women 125. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (6-13 Wk); Patient Care Technician (24 Wk); Travel & Tourism

Pennsylvania State University, Fayette Campus Box 519, Uniontown, PA 15401. Other. Founded 1965. Contact: Sandy Smith, (724)430-4125, 877-568-4130, Fax: (724)430-4175, Web Site: http://www.fe.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,756 in-state; $13,268 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,150. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (4 Yr); Electrical Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Energy Systems Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Architectural (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr)

Wrightco Technical Training Institute/Uniontown National City Bank Bldg., 2 W. Main St., Ste. S-200, Uniontown, PA 15401. Trade and Technical. Contact: Anthony McKenzie, Dir./Instructor, (724)439-2080, 800-372-5211, Fax: (724)439-3227, Web Site: http://www.wrightco.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,595-$13,895. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Communications Technology (2 Yr); Electronic Security Systems (13 Wk); Telecommunications Technology (26 Wk); Telephone Repair & Service (13 Wk)

UPPER DARBY

PJA School 7900 W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Business. Founded 1981. Contact: Daniel A. Alpert, (610)789-6700, 800-RING-PJA, Fax: (610)789-5208, E-mail: pjaschool@dvol.com, Web Site: http://www.pjaschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,195 per semester. Enrollment: men 50, women 175. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Legal Assistant; Legal Technology; Office Technology; Paralegal; Secretarial, Legal

WARMINSTER

Empire Beauty School 435 York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974-4508. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. Contact: Cathy Sadowski, (215)443-8446, 800-447-5035, Fax: (215)443-9771, Web Site: http://www.empirebeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $11,250. Enrollment: Total 120. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1250 Hr); Cosmetology Administration, Management & Supervision (300 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hr); Manicurist (200 Hr)

Travel & Business Academy 1507 West Street Rd., Warminster, PA 18974. Other. Founded 1992. Contact: Arlene DeLise, (215) 672-3733, 800-464-9602, Fax: (215)293-9039, E-mail: firstclasstta@yahoo.com, Web Site: http://www.internationaltoursandcruises.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,995 (registration, books, supplies, lab fees, plus tuition). Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Travel & Tourism (120 Hr)

WASHINGTON

Penn Commercial Inc. 242 Oak Spring Rd., Washington, PA 15301. Business, Trade and Technical. Founded 1929. Contact: Robert S. Bazant, (724)222-5330, Fax: (724)222-4722, Web Site: http://www.penncommercial.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 245. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Business Administration; Office Machines; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Private

Washington Hospital 155 Wilson Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Allied Medical. Founded 1955. Contact: Karen Williams, (724)223-3326, Fax: (724)250-4417, E-mail: kwilliams@washingtonhospital.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $6,900 per year. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Washington Hospital School of Nursing 155 Wilson Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Nursing. Founded 1897. Contact: Debra Rybka, (724) 223-3167, Fax: (724)223-4083, E-mail: rvanburen@washingtonhospital.org, Web Site: http://washingtonhospital.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $17,249-$18,349. Enrollment: men 16, women 82. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Nursing, R.N. (28 Mo)

WAYNESBURG

Waynesburg College 51 W. College St., Waynesburg, PA 15370. Other. Founded 1849. Contact: Robin L. King, (724)852-3248, 800-225-7393, Fax: (724)627-8124, E-mail: admissions@waynesburg.edu, Web Site: http://www.waynesburg.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $14,200. Enrollment: men 568, women 687. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); General Studies

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Berkeley Education and Training Center 300 Coshohocken State Rd., Ste. 300, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. Business. Founded 1986. Contact: Pete Pedone, Dir., (610)664-3880, 800-452-4033, Fax: (610)664-5269, Web Site: http://www.judge.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: From $1,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Operations; Desktop Publishing

WEST MIFFLIN

Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus 1750 Clairton Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: James C. Holmberg, Ph.D., (412)469-6300, Fax: (412)469-6379. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 5,688. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Art; Art, Advertising - Commercial; Business Administration; Business Management; Child Care & Guidance; Civil Engineering Technology; Commercial Art; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Correctional Science; Data Processing; Drafting & Design Technology; Electronics Technology; Fire Science; Inhalation Therapy Technology; Law Enforcement; Mechanical Technology; Medical Assistant; Medical Record Technology; Merchandising, Sales; Nursing, R.N.; Police Science; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, Science; Stenography, General

WHITE HAVEN

Bill Allen's Pocono Institute of Taxidermy RD 2, Box 2038, White Haven, PA 18661. Trade and Technical. Founded 1988. Contact: Bill Allen, Dir., (570)443-9166, Fax: (570) 443-9166, Web Site: http://www.poconoinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,500 plus $600-$1,900 supplies & specimens. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCATE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Taxidermy (15 Wk)

WHITEHALL

Allentown Bartending School 1541 Alta Dr., Whitehall, PA 18052. Trade and Technical. Contact: Mark Collins, (610)821-9450, 877-649-3746, Fax: (610)821-0594, E-mail: barmann@bartenderschool.com, Web Site: http://bartenderschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $595. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending

Empire Beauty School 1634 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052. Cosmetology. Contact: Susan Kettenburg, Dir., (610)776-8908, Fax: (610)776-2603. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,495. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (36 Wk); Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision (9 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (25 Wk); Manicurist (8 Wk)

WILKES BARRE

Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational and Technical School - Practical Nursing Program PO Box 1699, North End Station, Wilkes Barre, PA 18705. Trade and Technical. Founded 1959. Contact: Mary Elizabeth Pacuska, (570) 822-6539, Fax: (570)829-5013, E-mail: mpacuska@adelphia.net, Web Site: http://www.wbpracticalnursing.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,500. Enrollment: men 11, women 120. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (1 Yr)

Wyoming Valley Healthcare System - School of Radiography 575 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. Allied Medical. Founded 1947. Contact: Kathleen A. Smith, (570)552-1760, Fax: (570)552-1758. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $5,000/year. Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

WILLIAMSPORT

Newport Business Institute, Inc. 941 W. 3rd St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Business. Founded 1955. Contact: Mary O. Weaver, (570)326-2869, 800-962-6971, Fax: (570)326-2136. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,400 per quarter; $7,200 per academic year. Enrollment: men 14, women 100. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (18 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo)

Pennsylvania College of Technology One College Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Dr. Davie J. Gilmour, President, (570)326-3761, 800-367-9222, Fax: (570)327-4503, Web Site: http://www.pct.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 5,320. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA; ABET; ADA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Architectural Technology; Art, Advertising - Commercial; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Body Design; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Electronics; Automotive Service; Automotive Technology; Aviation Maintenance Technology; Aviation Technology; Avionics; Baking; Banking; Biomedical Electronics; Building Construction Technology; Business Administration; Business Management; Cabinet & Mill Work; Carpentry; Civil Engineering Technology; Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Construction Management; Culinary Arts; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Dietetic Technology; Early Childhood Education; Electrical Technology; Electronic Engineering Technology; Electronics Technology; Environmental Technology; Executive Assistant; Food Service & Management; Forestry Technology; Graphic Arts; Heavy Equipment; Hospitality; Human Services; Industrial Maintenance; Landscaping; Legal Assistant; Machine Tool & Die Design; Machinist, General; Manufacturing Technology; Nursing, Practical; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Office Technology; Plumbing; Quality Control; Surgical Technology; Surveying; Welding Technology

WILLOW GROVE

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Tawana Nash, (215)784-4802, (215)784-4800, Fax: (215)784-4804, E-mail: tnash@eastech.org, Web Site: http://www.eastech.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating (2 Yr); Computer Operations; Cosmetology; Electrical Technology; Machine Tool & Die; Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Plumbing; Welding Technology

WILLOW STREET

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Practical Nursing Program 1730 Hans Herr Dr., Box 527, Willow Street, PA 17584. Nursing. Founded 1958. Contact: Carolyn A. Voorhees, MSN, RN, (717)464-7063, (717)464-7050, Fax: (717)464-9518, Web Site: http://www.lcctc.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,600 day program (12 Mo); $7,100 evening program (18 Mo). Enrollment: Total 225. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (10 Mo); Nursing, Practical (12-18 Mo)

WYOMISSING

Berks Technical Institute 2205 Ridgewood Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Trade and Technical. Founded 1974. Contact: Jim Wunder, (610)372-1722, 800-821-4662, Fax: (610)376-4684, Web Site: http://www.berkstech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 628. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (18 Mo); Business Administration (18 Mo); Computer Information Science (21 Mo); Computer Networking (9 Mo); Computer Programming, Advanced (12-24 Mo); Drafting Technology (12 Mo); Graphic Design (21 Mo); Massage Therapy (9 Mo); Medical Assistant (8-18 Mo); Paralegal (18 Mo); Web Development (18 Mo)

East-West School of Massage Therapy 504 Park Rd., N., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Allied Medical. Founded 1996. Contact: Rod McGrath, Dir., (610)375-7520, Fax: (610)375-7554, Web Site: http://www.ewsmt.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,490. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (520 Hr)

YORK

American Institute for Paralegal Study Country Club Rd., York, PA 17405. Trade and Technical. Founded 1787. Contact: Leroy M. Keeney, Dir., (717)815-1451, 800-455-8018, Fax: (717)849-1628, E-mail: special-programs@ycp.edu, Web Site: http://www.ycp.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5600/year. Enrollment: men 2,400, women 2,600. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABET; NCATE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Chemical Technology; Criminal Justice; Language; Mass Communications; Medical Record Technology; Music; Respiratory Therapy

Consolidated School of Business 1605 Clugston Rd., York, PA 17404. Business. Founded 1981. Contact: Millie Liberatore, Admissions Director, (717)764-9550, 800-520-0691, Fax: (717)764-9469, E-mail: admissions@csb.edu, Web Site: http://www.csb.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $3,100 per quarter. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (16 Mo); Business (10 Mo); Business Administration (16 Mo); Computer Technology (16 Mo); Legal Technology (16 Mo); Medical Technology (16 Mo); Office Technology (10 Mo)

Pennsylvania State University, York Campus 1031 Edgecomb Ave., York, PA 17403. Two-Year College. Founded 1956. Contact: Nan, (717)771-4040, 800-778-6227, Fax: (717)771-4005, E-mail: ykadmission@psu.edu, Web Site: http://www.yk.psu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,766 (PA residents). Enrollment: men 1,033, women 1,005. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration; Computer Information Science; Electrical Engineering Technology; Engineering Technology, Mechanical; Human Services

York County Area Vocational-Technical School 2179 S. Queen St., York, PA 17402. Trade and Technical. Contact: Roger Apple, Director, (717)741-0820, (717)741-5429, Fax: (717)741-9427. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 2,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

York Hospital 1001 S. George St., York, PA 17403. Allied Medical. Founded 1967. Contact: Brenda Kile, Dir. Allied Health Educ., (717)851-2942, Fax: (717)851-2934, Web Site: http://www.wellspan.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Year. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology (12 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr)

York Technical Institute 1405 William Rd., York, PA 17402. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Harold Maley, (717) 757-1100, 800-227-9675, Web Site: http://www.yti.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 400, women 300. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (15 Mo); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (9 Mo); Business Administration (15 Mo); Computer Business Systems Technology (15 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Robotics (9 Mo); Travel & Tourism (7 Mo)

Yorktowne Business Institute W. 7th Ave., York, PA 17404. Allied Medical, Business, Two-Year College, Other. Founded 1976. Contact: Sherri Drechsler, (717)846-5000, 800-840-1004, Fax: (717)848-4584, E-mail: betsyd@ybi.edu, Web Site: http://www.ybi.edu/. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: men 100, women 220. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (60 Wk); Administrative Assistant (60 Wk); Baking (30 Wk); Business Management (60 Wk); Computer Business Systems Technology (60 Wk); Culinary Arts (60 Wk); Hotel & Motel Management (60 Wk); Medical Assistant (75 Wk); Medical Insurance Specialist (30 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (60 Wk)

YOUNGWOOD

Westmoreland County Community College 400 Armbrust Rd., Youngwood, PA 15697. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Randal M. Finfrock, Dir., (724)925-4060, 800-262-2103, Fax: (724)925-4290, E-mail: www.admissions@wccc-pa.edu, Web Site: http://www.wccc-pa.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $62/credit, county residents; $124/credit, state residents; $186/credit, non-residents. Enrollment: men 2,259, women 3,812. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Accounting, Secretarial (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Animation (1 Yr); Architectural Design Technology (2 Yr); Baking (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Business Management (1 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Commerce (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (1 Yr); Computer Aided Manufacturing (2 Yr); Computer Electro-Mechanics (2 Yr); Computer Graphics (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (2 Yr); Data Processing - Business (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Desktop Publishing (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Drafting, Architectural (2 Yr); Drafting, Electro-Mechanical (2 Yr); Electronics, Digital (1 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Computer (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Electronic (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Entrepreneurship (1 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Hospital Ward Clerk (1 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Internet Technologies (2 Yr); Landscaping (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (2 Yr); Mechanical Drafting (2 Yr); Media Technology (2 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr); Numerical Control (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Personal Computing (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Real Estate Sales License (1 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr); Web Development (1 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

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