Texas

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Karen Batchelor, Technology Education Program Director
Career and Technology Education
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701-1494
(512)463-9581

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For more information, contact the Texas Education Agency, address above.

ABILENE

Action Career Training

2449 S. Treadaway Blvd., Abilene, TX 79602. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Don Balch, (325)677-2444, 800-725-6465, Fax: (325)677-2602, E-mail: act@abilene.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $5,995, $3,900 cash. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CVTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Tractor Trailer Operators Training (4 Wk)

American Commercial College (Abilene)

402 Butternut St., Abilene, TX 79602. Business. Founded 1957. Contact: Tony Dlgado, Pres., (915)672-8495, 800-588-8495, E-mail: abilene@acccareers.com, Web Site: http://www.acc-careers.com. Private. Coed. Accreditation: ACICS. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (5 Mo); Accounting, Specialist (6 Mo); Business Administration (9 Mo); Data Processing Business (6 Mo); Drafting, Composite (12 Mo); Office Machines (3 Mo); Office Management (6 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (6 Mo)

McMurry University

PO Box 338, McMurry Station, Abilene, TX 79697. Other. Founded 1923. Contact: (325)793-3800, 800-460-2392, Fax: (325)793-3830, E-mail: admissions@mcm.edu, Web Site: http://www.mcm.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $14,500; $5,555/year room and board. Enrollment: Total 1,400. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: SACS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business (4 Yr); Ceramics (4 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr); Painting (4 Yr)

School of Radiography Hendrick Medical Center

1900 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601. Allied Medical. Founded 1953. Contact: Richard Bower, (325)670-2364, Fax: (325)670-2575, E-mail: rbower@ehendrick.org, Web Site: http://www.ehendrick.org/radiography. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,800. Enrollment: men 18, women 42. 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)

Texas College of Cosmetology

117 Sayles, Abilene, TX 79605. Cosmetology. Founded 1988. Contact: Steve Weilert, (325)677-0533, 800-588-4247, Fax: (325)677-1545, E-mail: texascollege2@aol.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,825 cosmetology; $2,927 instructor; $3,225 manicuring; $4,782 facial. Enrollment: Total 53. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Facial Treatment (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

ALAMO

Action Career Training II

240 E. Frontage Rd., Alamo, TX 78516. Trade and Technical. Founded 1997. Contact: Gilbert Balch, (956)782-6800, 800-270-6652, Fax: (956)782-6810. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $5,830. Enrollment: Total 700. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Truck Driving (200 Hr)

ALICE

Coastal Bend College, Alice Center

704 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78332. Two-Year College. Founded 1974. Contact: Alice L. Byers, Director, (361)664-2981, (866)891-2981, Fax: (361)668-9277, E-mail: stanford@coastalbend.edu, Web Site: http://coastalbend.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1200 per semester. Enrollment: Total 900. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (2 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Data Processing - Business (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (12 Mo); Office Technology (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

ALVIN

Alvin Community College

3110 Mustang St., Alvin, TX 77511. Two-Year College. Founded 1949. Contact: John Bethscheider, (713)331-6111, (281)756-3500, Fax: (281)388-4903, E-mail: admiss@alvincollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.alvincollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 2,032, women 1,886. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCEDMS; SACS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Aerospace (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Business, General Office (1 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Science - Terminal Operation (1 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting, Composite (1 Yr); Drafting, Topographical (2 Yr); Electronics, Instrumentation (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Inhalation Therapy Technology (1 Yr); Laboratory Assistant, Certified (1 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Management, Production (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Mid-Management (1 Yr); Nurse, Assistant (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Police Science (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Stenography, General (1 Yr); Stenography, Legal (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

AMARILLO

Amarillo College

PO Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178. Two-Year College. Founded 1929. Contact: Dr. Steven Jones, (806)371-5000, Fax: (806)371-5066, Web Site: http://www.actx.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $888 in-state; $1,992 out-of-state (per year). Enrollment: Total 10,178. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Mechanics - Diesel; Banking; Business Administration; Business Education; Business Occupations; Child Care & Guidance; Commercial Art; Computer Technology; Court Reporting; Data Processing; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Drafting Technology; Electronics, Industrial; Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Protection Technology; Instrumentation Technology; Library Technical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Record Technology; Mid-Management; Nursing Home Administration; Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N.; Photography; Physical Therapy Aide; Police Science; Radiation Therapy Technology; Radio & Television Technology; Radiologic Technology; Real Estate, Basic; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Science; Surgical Technology; Welding Technology

Exposito School of Hair Design

3710 Mockingbird Ln., Amarillo, TX 79109. Cosmetology. Founded 1977. Contact: Jan Exposito, Admin., (806)355-9111, 800-627-5875, Fax: (806)352-8599, E-mail: exposito@arn.net, Web Site: http://www.expositoschoolofhair.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies by program. Enrollment: men 3, women 65. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (12 Mo); Manicurist (5 Mo)

ARLINGTON

Concorde Career Institute

Texas Health Resources Pavillion, Ste. 200, 601 Ryan Plaza Dr., Arlington, TX 76011. Allied Medical. Founded 1991. Contact: Rebecca Zielinski, (817)261-1594, 800-845-7085, Fax: (817)461-3443, E-mail: rzielinski@concorde.edu, Web Site: http://concorde.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Nursing, Vocational (12 Mo); Surgical Technology (12 Mo)

ITT Technical Institute (Arlington)

551 Ryan Plaza Dr., Arlington, TX 76011. Trade and Technical. Founded 1982. Contact: A. Paulette Gallerson, Director, (817)794-5100, Fax: (817)275-8446, Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 380. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Design (72 Wk); Computer Aided Drafting (72 Wk); Computer Networking (96 Wk); Computer Technology (96 Wk); Electronic Engineering Technology (96 Wk); Media Technology (96 Wk)

Training Unlimited

4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd No. 305, PMB 581, Arlington, TX 76016. Other. Founded 1962. Contact: Ron Hart, Dir., (469)621-2670, (817)261-3108, Fax: (817)572-3418, Web Site: http://www.trainingunlimited.biz. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $50-$500. Enrollment: Total 20,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Insurance Adjuster; Insurance, Fire & Casualty; Insurance, Life & Disability; Investment Securities; Real Estate, Basic

ATHENS

Trinity Valley Community College

Cardinal Dr., Athens, TX 75751. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Jerry King, (903)675-6232, Fax: (903)675-6263, E-mail: jking@tvcc.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 4,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning (6 Mo); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (6 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (6 Mo); Farm Management Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Masonry (6 Mo); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Police Science (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Welding, Electric Arc (11 Mo)

AUSTIN

Austin Business College

2101IH35 South, Ste. 300, Austin, TX 78741. Business. Founded 1971. Contact: Lisa Ruszczyk, Admissions, (512)447-9415, Fax: (512)447-0194, E-mail: lisa.rusyk@abctx.edu, pam.binns@abctx.edu, Web Site: http://www.abctx.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $8,000 to $23,000. Enrollment: men 30, women 206. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Administrative Assistant (10 Mo); Business, General Office (8 Mo); Legal Administration (18 Mo); Legal Assistant (10 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Medical Office Management (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo)

Austin Community College

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752. Contact: Steve Kinslow, Interim president, (512)223-7000, (512)223-7503, Web Site: http://www.austincc.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,522 in-state; $4,784 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Baldwin Beauty School 5

3005 S.Lamar, Austin, TX 78704-4785. Contact: Randy Baldwin, Vice president, (512)441-6898. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,900. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Capitol City Careers

5424 Hwy 290 West, No. 200, Austin, TX 78745. Trade and Technical. Founded 1980. Contact: Jimmy Henig, (512)892-4270, (512)892-2640, Fax: (512)892-1045. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Legal Administration (900 Hr)

Capitol City Trade And Technical Careers

5424 Highway 290 West, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78735. Contact: Steve Anthens, Director, (512)892-2640, Web Site: http://www.capcitycareers.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $12,377. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Capitol City Trade & Technical School

205 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Ron Sellers, Dir., (512)444-3257, Fax: (512)443-4399, E-mail: contact@capcitytradetech.com, Web Site: http://www.capcitytradetech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $16,013 CAD; $13,525 HVAC/Auto. Enrollment: Total 280. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning (720 Hr); Automotive Technology (720 Hr); Computer Aided Drafting (1000 Hr)

Cothron's School of Professional Locksmithing

807 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78702. Trade and Technical. Founded 1997. Contact: Steve Cothron, Pres., (512)472-6273, (512)472-7844, 800-294-6273, Fax: (512)472-4838, E-mail: info@cothrons.net, Web Site: http://www.cothrons.com; Dan Malin, Dir.. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,250-$6,750. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Locksmithing (570 Hr)

ITT Technical Institute (Austin)

6330 Hwy. 290 East, Ste. 150, Austin, TX 78723. Trade and Technical. Contact: Barbara Anthony, Director, (512)467-6800, 800-431-0677, Fax: (512)467-6677, Web Site: http://itt-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 550. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Drafting (18 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting & Design (2 Yr); Computer Engineering (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr)

Southwest Institute of Technology

5424 Hwy. 290 West, Ste. 200, Austin, TX 78735. Trade and Technical. Founded 1958. Contact: Jimmy Henig, (512)892-2640, Fax: (512)892-1045, Web Site: http://www.swse.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: DET $17,068, ET 25,600. Enrollment: men 86, women 11. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Digital Computing (960 Hr); Electronics Technology (1440 Hr)

Texas Culinary Academy

11400 Burnit Rd., Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78758. Two-Year College. Founded 1985. Contact: Harvey Giblin, Pres., (512)837-2665, 888-553-2433, Fax: (512)977-9753, Web Site: http://www.tca.edu//. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $38,625. Enrollment: men 90, women 44. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Culinary Arts (17 Mo)

Texas School of Bartenders (Austin)

5555 N. Lamar, L-129, Austin, TX 78751. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Jim Shearer, Owner, (512)323-2002, Fax: (512)323-9777, E-mail: bartend@bartendschool.com, Web Site: http://www.bartendschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $595. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (2 Wk)

BAYTOWN

Lee College

PO Box 818, Baytown, TX 77522-0818. Two-Year College. Founded 1934. Contact: Johnette Hodgin, (281)427-5611, 800-621-8724, Fax: (281)425-6826, E-mail: jhodgin@lee.edu, Web Site: http://www.lee.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $910 in-state; $1,894 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 3,581. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology; Administrative Assistant; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Business Administration; Business, International; Business Management; Computer Programming; Computer Repair; Computer Science; Computer Technology; Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor; Criminal Justice; Desktop Publishing; Drafting Technology; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Electrical Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Health Information Technology; Instrumentation Technology; Law Enforcement; Legal Assistant; Machine Shop; Management; Medical Transcription; Microcomputers; Nursing, Vocational; Office, General; Office Technology; Pipefitting; Small Business Management; Web Development; Welding Technology

BEAUMONT

Herman Memorial Baptist Hospital

3080 College, Beaumont, TX 77701. Allied Medical. Founded 1952. Contact: David Palmer, R.T., Pres., (409)835-3781, Fax: (409)212-5022, Web Site: http://www.mhbh.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Enrollment: Total 28. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Lamar Institute of Technology

855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX 77705. Allied Medical. Founded 1923. Contact: Dr. Robert Krienke, Pres., (409)880-8845, 800-950-6989, Fax: (409)880-1711, E-mail: comments@lit.edu, Web Site: http://www.lit.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 1,322, women 772. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (2 Yr)

BEEVILLE

Coastal Bend College

3800 Charco Rd., Beeville, TX 78102. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: John Gratton, (361)354-2275, (866)722-2838, Fax: (361)354-2276, E-mail: grattonj@coastalbend.edu, Web Site: http://www.coastalbend.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $716 for 16 semester hours, in-district; $1,116, out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 3,850. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Building Trades (1 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Correctional Science (3-6 Mo); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Medication Aide (6 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (5 Mo); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr)

BIG SPRING

Howard College at Big Spring

1001 Birdwell Ln., Big Spring, TX 79720. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Steve Smith, Pres.Asst., (432)264-5022, (432)264-5072, Fax: (915)264-5082, E-mail: ssmith@howardcollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.howardcollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,100/year in-state; $1,500/year out-of-state. Enrollment: men 901, women 1,403. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agriculture, General; Bank Management; Business; Business, General Office; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Computer Networking; Computer Repair; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Dental Hygiene; Early Childhood Education; Emergency Medical Technology; Law Enforcement; Management Development; Medical Assistant; Medical Record Technology; Medical Transcription; Nursing, R.N.; Nursing, Vocational; Radiologic Technology; Respiratory Therapy; Secretarial, General; Surgical Technology; Web Development

BORGER

Frank Phillips College

PO Box 5118, 1301 W. Roosevelt, Borger, TX 79008. Two-Year College. Founded 1948. Contact: Dr. Herbert Swender, (806)274-5311, (806)457-4200, Fax: (806)274-6835, E-mail: fpcweb@fpc.cc.tx.us, advancement@fpc. cc.tx.us, Web Site: http://www.fpc.cc.tx.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $810/year in-state; $1,170/year out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 611. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Agribusiness Technology; Agriculture, General; Air Conditioning & Heating; Business; Education; Engineering; Industrial Technology; Management; Manufacturing Technology; Mathematics; Microcomputers; Music; Nursing, Vocational; Physical Education; Ranch & Farm Management; Welding Technology

BRENHAM

Blinn College

902 College Ave., Brenham, TX 77833. Two-Year College. Founded 1883. Contact: Dr. Donald E. Voetter, Pres., (979)830-4000, (979)209-7000, Fax: (979)830-4483, Web Site: http://www.blinn.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $28/semester hr. in-district; $54 out-of-district; $135 outof-state; General fee $28/semester hr. Enrollment: Total 12,020. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business, General Office; Business Management (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Science Terminal Operation (2 Yr); Correctional Science; Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Desktop Publishing; Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Information Systems (2 Yr); Law Enforcement; Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (2 Yr); Medical Transcription; Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Small Business Management (2 Yr)

BROWNSVILLE

University of Texas at Brownsville

80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520. Two-Year College. Contact: Rene Villarreal, Dir. of Admissions, (956)544-8200, (956)544-8295, Fax: (956)544-8832, Web Site: http://www.utb.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,349 in-state; $8,997 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 5,256. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Diesel (2 Yr); Bookkeeping (1 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Credit Union Management (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (6 Wk); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Operating Room Technology (2 Yr); Orderly (6 Wk); Radio & Television (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, Bilingual (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Sheet Metal (2 Yr); Tax Consultant (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

BROWNWOOD

Central Texas Commercial College

315 N. Center, Brownwood, TX 76801. Business. Founded 1965. Contact: K. Day, (325)646-0521, 800-889-2822, Fax: (325)643-4244. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (40 Wk); Secretarial, Executive (40 Wk); Secretarial, General (30 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (45 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (40 Wk)

BRYAN

Charles And Sues School of Hair Design

1711 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, TX 77802. Contact: Charles Fikes, President, (979)776-4375. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $9,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

CARROLLTON

Aims Academy

1711 S. Interstate 35 E, Carrollton, TX 75006. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: John L. Roberts, VP of Oper./Exec. Dir., (972)323-6333, (972)323-6310, 888-813-CHEF, Fax: (972)660-6315, E-mail: johnr@aimsacademy.com, aimsinfo@aimsacademy.com, Web Site: http://www.aimsacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $17,995, culinary; $795 bartending. Enrollment: Total 612. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (14 Da); Culinary Arts (9 Mo)

Cosmetology Career Center Llc

2389 A Midway Road, Carrollton, TX 75006. Contact: Michael E. Turnage, Ceo, (972)669-0494, Web Site: http://www.cccdallastexas.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $12,350. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

CARTHAGE

Panola College

1109 W Panola, Carthage, TX 75633. Two-Year College. Founded 1947. Contact: Barbara Simpson, Dir. of Admissions, (903)693-2000, (903)693-2009, Fax: (903)693-5588, E-mail: bsimpson@panola.edu, Web Site: http://www.panola.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $81/credit in-county; $104/credit out-of-district; $257 out-of-state/international (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 950. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Forestry Technology (1 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

CEDAR HILL

Northwood University

1114 W. Fm. 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. Business. Founded 1966. Contact: James R. Hickerson, (214)293-5400, 800-927-9663, Fax: (972)291-3824, E-mail: txadmit@northwood.edu, Web Site: http://www.northwood.edu/locations/tx/. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $14,529. Enrollment: Total 609. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (4 Yr); Advertising (2 Yr); Auto Parts Specialist (4 Yr); Banking & Finance (4 Yr); Business, International (4 Yr); Business Management (4 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (4 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (4 Yr); Information Systems (4 Yr); Management (4 Yr); Marketing (4 Yr); Marketing & Sales, Music (4 Yr); Sports Management (4 Yr); Systems, Basic (4 Yr)

CISCO

Cisco Junior College

Rte. 3, Box 3, 101 College Heights, Cisco, TX 76437. Two-Year College. Founded 1940. Contact: Dr. John Muller, (254)442-5000, (325)673-4567, Fax: (254)442-2546, Web Site: http://www.cisco.cc.tx.us/. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 2,967. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; CAAHEP; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Technology (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (1 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

CLARENDON

Clarendon College

PO Box 968, Clarendon, TX 79226-0968. Two-Year College. Founded 1898. Contact: Sharon Hannon, Director of Admissions & Registrar, (806)874-3571, 800-687-9737, Fax: (806)874-3201, E-mail: sharon.hannon@clarendoncollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.clarendoncollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1884/Yr. Enrollment: Total 388. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Technology (1-2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (1 Yr); Ranch & Farm Management (1 Yr)

CLIFTON

Hill College Department of Vocational Nursing

Goodall-Witcher, Clifton Extension, 101 South Ave. T, Clifton, TX 76634. Nursing. Founded 1955. Contact: Helen M. Amundson, R.N., Dir., (254)675-6700. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Enrollment: men 2, women 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (3 Sm)

COLLEGE STATION

Texas Engineering Extension Service

Texas A & M University System, 301 Tarrow, College Station, TX 77840-7896. Other. Founded 1963. Contact: Garry Sera, Div. Dir., (979)845-6762, (979)458-6800, 877-833-9638, Fax: (979)845-3559, E-mail: gary.sera@teexmail.tamu.edu, Web Site: http://www.teex.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 38. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: COE. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Electronics, Industrial; Electronics Technology (18 Mo)

CORPUS CHRISTI

Corpus Christi Police Academy

PO Box 9016, Corpus Christi, TX 78469. Trade and Technical. Founded 1963. Contact: Cmdr. Brian Smith, Dir., (361)826-4070, 800-743-2620, Fax: (361)854-9843, E-mail: webmaster@cctexas.com, Web Site: http://www.ccpolice.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Paid by city. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Criminal Justice; Police Science (30 Wk)

Del Mar College

101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897. Two-Year College. Founded 1935. Contact: Dr. Lee Sloan, (361)698-1700, (361)698-1402, Fax: (361)698-1825, E-mail: lsloan@delmar.edu, Web Site: http://www.delmar.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: For 3 semester hours: $183 district residents; $324 out-of-district; $493 out-of-state/foreign. Enrollment: Total 11,346. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABET; ADA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NAACLS; NASAD; NASM; NLNAC; APTA; JRCEDMS; SACS; COE; ACF. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Specialist; Administrative Assistant; Air Conditioning; Architectural Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Technology; Banking; Banking & Finance; Bank Management; Building Maintenance; Business Administration; Chemical Technology; Clerical, General; Computer Information Science; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Cooking, Commercial; Cosmetology; Court Reporting; Crime Scene Technology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Deaf Education; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Drafting Technology; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Early Childhood Specialist; Electrical Engineering Technology; Electronics & Communication; Electronics, Instrumentation; Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Science; Health Technology; Hotel & Motel Management; Industrial Management & Supervision; Information Sciences Technology; Legal Assistant; Machine Technology; Management Development; Media Technology; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Technology; Mental Health Technology; Microcomputers; Nursing, R.N.; Nursing, Vocational; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Office Administration; Paramedic; Physical Therapy Aide; Police Science; Public Administration Technology; Radiologic Technology; Real Estate, Basic; Real Estate Management; Real Estate Sales License; Respiratory Therapy; Restaurant Operations; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Surgical Technology; Telecommunications Technology; Travel & Tourism; Welding Technology

Vogue College of Cosmetology No. 6

1321 Morgan, PO Box 17453, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Cosmetology. Founded 1985. Contact: Leticia Ruidant, (361)883-2380, (361)883-4200, 800-861-3636, Fax: (512)444-4111, E-mail: voguebeautycollege@yahoo.com, Web Site: http://www.voguebeautycollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Cosmetology - Refresher (150 Hr); Facial Treatment (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Shampoo Specialist (150 Hr)

CORSICANA

Navarro College

3200 W. 7th Ave., Corsicana, TX 75110. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Susan Johnson, (903)874-6501, (903)875-7339, 800-NAV-ARRO, Fax: (903)874-4636, E-mail: susanjohnson@navarrocollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.navarrocollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $136 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 5,051. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABHES; FAA; NAACLS; AOTA; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Data Processing (1 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (1 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing, Hardware (1 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Retail Management (1 Yr)

CUERO

Victoria College - Cuero Ext., Vocational Nursing Program

2550 N. Esplamade, Cuero, TX 77954. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Patricia Dworaczyk, R.N., Coordinator, (361)277-6760, Fax: (361)275-3999, E-mail: pdworaczyk@victoriacollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.victoriacollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $2,385 outof-county; $1,755 in-county, (Tuition Costs are subject to change). Enrollment: Total 24. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (12 Mo)

DALLAS

Art Institute of Dallas, The

Two NorthPark East, 8080 Park Ln., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75231-5993. Art. Founded 1964. Contact: Keith Pettrovello, Dir. of Admissions, (214)692-8080, 800-275-4243, Fax: (214)750-9460, E-mail: aidadm@aii.edu, Web Site: http://www.aid.artinstitutes.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 890, women 444. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Graphics (21 Mo); Culinary Arts (21 Mo); Fashion Design & Illustration (21 Mo); Graphic Design (21 Mo); Interior Design (24 Mo); Media Technology (21 Mo); Video Production (21 Mo)

ATI Career Training Center

10003 Technology Blvd., W., Dallas, TX 75220-4316. Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1964. Contact: Gerald E. Parr, (972)263-4284, Fax: (214)358-7500, Web Site: http://aticareertraining.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 260, women 490. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Design (48 Wk); Computer Business Systems Technology (48 Wk); Dental Assisting (48 Wk); Electronics & Computer Technology (60 Wk); Graphic Design (60 Wk); Information Sciences Technology (60 Wk); Massage Therapy (12 Wk); Medical Assistant (48 Wk); Respiratory Therapy (104 Wk)

ATI Technical Training Center

6627 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75235. Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Larry Gilbert, (214)352-2222, Fax: (214)350-3951, Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $13,900; $3,328 room and board. Enrollment: Total 483. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Automotive Service; Business Automation; Computer Aided Design; Computer Programming, Business; Dental Laboratory Technology; Machinist, General; Maintenance, Electronics; Printing Technology; Welding Technology

Barbizon School of Modeling

12700 Hilcrest Rd., Ste. 175, Dallas, TX 75230. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Ms. Stephan, (972)980-7477, 800-828-6483, Fax: (972)934-0941, E-mail: barbizon@dallas.net, Web Site: http://www.barbizondallas.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $950-$1,895. Enrollment: men 16, women 175. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Acting (28 Hr); Modeling & Personal Improvement (36 Hr); Modeling, Professional (60 Hr)

Christ For The Nations Institute

3404 Conway Street, Dallas, TX 75224. Contact: Dennis Lindsay, President/ceo, (214)376-1711, (214)302-6438, Web Site: http://www.cfni.org. Tuition: in-state; out-of-state.

County Community College District

El Centro College, Main & Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75202. Two-Year College. Founded 1966.(214)860-2037, Web Site: http://www.elcentrocollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $700/year county resident; $1,900/year out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 1,498. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Cardiology (1-2 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Paramedic (9-12 Mo); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Ultrasonography (1-2 Yr)

Court Reporting Institute of Dallas

8585 N. Stemmons, Ste. 200 N., Dallas, TX 75247. Business. Founded 1978. Contact: Eric S. Juhlin, President, (214)350-9722, 800-880-9722, Fax: (214)631-0143, E-mail: ejuhlin@crid.com, Web Site: http://www.crid.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,222 per quarter for day school. $1,500 per quarter for night school. Enrollment: men 28, women 607. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS; NCRA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Court Reporting (30 Mo)

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

3909 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX 75227. Other. Founded 1945. Contact: James Shoemake, Pres., (214)388-5466, 800-235-5444, Fax: (214)388-0316, E-mail: difs@dallasinstitute.edu, Web Site: http://www.dallasinstitute.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,350 per quarter; $9,400 per year. Enrollment: men 95, women 87. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABFSE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Funeral Service Education

El Centro College

801 Main St., Dallas, TX 75202. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr., Pres., (214)860-2010, Fax: (214)860-2335. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 1,373, women 2,811. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; FIDER; JRCERT; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Cardio - Pulmonary Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice; Early Childhood Education; Fashion Design & Illustration (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology; Food Service & Management; Information Sciences Technology; Interior Design; Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (1 Yr); Mid-Management; Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office, General; Paramedic (1 Yr); Patternmaking (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Ultrasonography

ESS College of Business

4849 Greenville Ave., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75206. Two-Year College. Founded 1960. Contact: Larry Van Loon, (214)369-9009, 800-441-3932, Fax: (214)369-2631, E-mail: info@esscollege.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 678. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Legal Assistant (5 Qt); Office Technology (5 Qt); Paralegal (5 Qt)

Graham's Barber College, Inc.

3016 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75215. Barber. Contact: J. Graham, Dir., (214)428-9076, Fax: (214)428-0807. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Curriculum: Barbering; Barbering - Instructor; Manicurist

Heartsong Hypnosis Center

4314 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, TX 75209. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Bette Epstein, (214)358-3633. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Hypnotism

K D Studio

2600 Stemmons Fwy., No. 117, Dallas, TX 75207. Other. Founded 1979. Contact: T.A. Taylor, (214)638-0484, 877-278-2283, Fax: (214)630-5140, E-mail: tataylor@kdstudio.com, Web Site: http://kdstudio.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,950 per academic year. Enrollment: Total 124. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NAST. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Acting (16 Mo)

Mountain View College

4849 W. Illinois St., Dallas, TX 75211. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Raye Goss, (214)860-8859, (214)860-8692, Fax: (214)333-8570, E-mail: wrb6320@dcccd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Outof-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 3,164, women 3,393. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Aviation Technology (2 Yr); Avionics (2 Yr); Computer Technology; Data Processing - Programmer Analyst; Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology; Machine Shop (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Postal Service Technology; Secretarial, General; Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Neilson Beauty College

416 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. Contact: Yolanda Mendez, (214)941-8756, (214)946-0458, Fax: (214)941-8756. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $7,009. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (10-18 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (4-7 Mo)

Ogle School of Hair, Skin, Nails

6333 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 201, Dallas, TX 75214. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: Melissa Bracken, (214)821-0819, 888-859-9224, Fax: (214)821-8334, Web Site: http://www.ogleschool.com/. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,100-Cosmetology, $2,500-Manicure. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9-10 Mo); Manicurist (3 1/2-4 Mo)

PCI Health Training Center

8101 Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Allied Medical. Founded 1978. Contact: Kelly Drake, (214)630-0568, 800-416-3572, Fax: (214)630-1002, E-mail: kdrake@pcihealth.net, Web Site: http://www.pcihealth.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $7,270-$12,050. Enrollment: Total 600. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant; Psychiatric Technology

Richland College

12800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75243-2199. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: Gilda Jones, (972)238-6100, (972)238-6106, E-mail: web8210@dcccd.edu, Web Site: http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $360/semester, resident. Enrollment: men 5,404, women 6,758. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Business, International (2 Yr); Computer Operations (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Horticulture, Ornamental (2 Yr); Import - Export (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr)

Southeastern Career Institute - Dallas Campus

12005 Ford Rd., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75234. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Carol L. Richardson, (972)385-1446, 800-525-1446, Fax: (972)385-0641, E-mail: crichardson@sci-dallas.com, Web Site: http://www.southeasterncareerinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Outof-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Criminal Justice (11-18); Paralegal (6-18)

Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9082. Allied Medical. Founded 1969. Contact: Dr. Gordon Green, Dean, (214)648-1500, (214)648-5617, Fax: (214)648-1505, E-mail: dean.sahss@utsouthwestern.edu, Web Site: http://utsouthwestern.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 310. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; AABB; AAPA; CAPTE; SACS; NAACLS; ARCEPA; ADtA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Blood Bank Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Medical Illustration; Medical Technology; Orthotics; Paramedic; Physical Therapy Technology; Physicians Assistant; Prosthetist; Rehabilitation Therapy

Texas Barber College No. 1

531 W. Jefferson, Dallas, TX 75208. Barber. Founded 1962. Contact: Paula Duncan, Administrator, (214)943-7255, Fax: (214)946-9505. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,125. Enrollment: men 200, women 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (9 Mo); Barbering - Instructor (6 Mo)

DEL RIO

Health Occupations Nurse Aide Certification Program

100 Memorial Drive, Del Rio, TX 78840. Nursing. Founded 1969. Contact: Mrs. Judy Alexaitis, R.N., Instructor, (830)778-4300, Fax: (830)774-9320. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Enrollment: Total 14. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational

DENISON

Grayson County College

6101 Grayson Dr., Denison, TX 75020-8299. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Jeanie Hardin, (903)465-6030, Fax: (903)463-5284, E-mail: hardinj@grayson.edu, Web Site: http://www.grayson.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,260/year in-state; $2,940/year out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,906. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: SACS; ADA; APTA; NLNAC; CAPTE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Computer Aided Drafting & Design; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Dental Assisting; Drafting Technology; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Electronics Technology; Medical Laboratory Technology; Microcomputers; Mid-Management; Nursing, R.N.; Nursing, Vocational; Office, General; Paramedic; Radiologic Technology; Secretarial, General; Viticulture

DIMMITT

Amarillo College Vocational Nursing Program, Dimmitt Extension

310 W. Halsell, Dimmitt, TX 79027. Nursing. Founded 1967. Contact: Allan Bradley, (806)647-2191. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Tuition: $1,000. Enrollment: men 8. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

EAGLE PASS

Southwest School of Business and Technical Careers

272 Commercial, Eagle Pass, TX 78852. Other. Founded 1985. Contact: Pedro Garcia, (830)773-1373, Fax: (830)773-8798, E-mail: swsep@brushco.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: men 2, women 44. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Nurse, Assistant (300 Hr); Office Technology (900 Hr)

EL PASO

Border Institute of Technology

9611 Acer Ave., El Paso, TX 79925. Two-Year College, Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Steve Simon, Pres., (915)593-7329, Fax: (915)595-2507, E-mail: ssimon@bitelp.edu, Web Site: http://www.bitelp.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $1,800/quarter. Enrollment: men 120, women 100. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Advertising; Business Management (2 Yr); Data Processing; Drafting & Design Technology (1 Yr); Drafting Technology; Interior Design (2 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Retail Management; Textile Technology

El Paso Community College

PO Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Daryle Hendry, Dir. of Admissions, (915)831-2000, (915)831-2580, E-mail: daryleh@epcc.edu, Web Site: http://www.epcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Airline & Travel Careers; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Parts Specialist; Banking; Biomedical Electronics; Carpentry; Clerical, General; Commercial Art; Computer Operator; Computer Programming; Construction Management; Court Reporting; Credit Union Management; Data Entry; Deaf Education; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Dietetic Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Drafting, Architectural; Drafting, Engineering; Drafting, Structural; Drug Abuse Counseling; Early Childhood Specialist; Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics, Industrial; Emergency Medical Technology; Fashion Design & Illustration; Fashion Merchandising; Finance; Fire Science; Food Service & Management; Geriatric Care; Graphic Arts; Industrial Management & Supervision; Interior Design; Law Enforcement; Legal Assistant; Machine Shop; Management; Mechanics, Diesel; Media Technology; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Transcription; Mental Health Technology; Mental Retardation Assistant; Mid-Management; Nursing, Vocational; Ophthalmic Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Photography; Public Administration Technology; Radio & Television Service & Repair; Real Estate, Basic; Recreation Leadership; Respiratory Therapy; Retail Management; Sales Management; Saving & Loan Management; Secretarial, Bilingual; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Small Business Management; Supermarket Management; Surgical Technology; Surveying; Tailoring; Teacher Assistant; Traffic & Transportation Management; Welding Technology; Word Processing; Youth Services

El Paso Fire Department Training Academy

6800 Delta Dr., El Paso, TX 79905. Trade and Technical. Founded 1930. Contact: Alan G. Parsons, Training Chief, (915)775-7300, Fax: (915)775-7312. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: None required. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Emergency Medical Technology (10 Wk); Fire Fighting (16 Wk)

El Paso Police Academy

2300 Scenic Dr., El Paso, TX 79903. Trade and Technical. Contact: Kenneth Mobley, Dir., (915)562-4263, Fax: (915)562-4663, Web Site: http://www.eppd.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Police Science

International Business College

5700 Cromo, El Paso, TX 79912. Business. Founded 1898. Contact: Steve Shanabarger, (915)566-8643, Fax: (915)585-2584, E-mail: steve.shanabarger@ibcelpaso.edu, Web Site: http://ibcelpaso.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (750 Hr); Administrative Assistant (900 Hr); Computer Repair (780 Hr); Information Sciences Technology (750 Hr); Legal Assistant (900 Hr); Medical Office Management (750 Hr)

Investigators Training Academy, Inc.

1717 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79902. Trade and Technical. Contact: J.J. Arms, Pres., (915)532-5739, Fax: (915)532-5687. Private. Curriculum: Investigation

Tri-State Beauty School

601 N. Cotton St., No. 5, El Paso, TX 79902-5732. Cosmetology. Founded 1931. Contact: Carolyn Parker, (915)533-8274, 877-336-1961, Fax: (915)533-8280, E-mail: estelleparker@tristatecosmetology.com, info@tristatecosmetology.com, Web Site: http://www.tristatecosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,800-7,800. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (250-750 Hr); Esthetician (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Western Technical Institute, Branch Campus

9451 Diana St., El Paso, TX 79924. Trade and Technical. Contact: Alan Sharp, Pres., (915)566-9621, 800-522-2072, Fax: (915)565-9903, E-mail: jmartin@wtc-ep.edu, Web Site: http://www.wti-ep.com. Private. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating; Auto Mechanics; Automotive Technology; Electronics, Industrial; Electronics Technology; Engineering Technology

Western Technical Institute (El Paso)

1000 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Bill Terrell, (915)532-3737, 800-225-5984, Fax: (915)532-6946, E-mail: asharpe@wti-ep.com, jmartin@wtc-ep.edu, Web Site: http://www.wtiep.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $9,090-$23,346. Enrollment: men 640, women 206. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: AAMAE; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (1500 Hr); Medical Assistant (900 Hr); Medical Insurance Specialist (900 Hr); Microcomputers (1800 Hr); Refrigeration Technology (1500 Hr); Welding, Combination (780 Hr)

FARMERS BRANCH

Brookhaven College

3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244-4997. Contact: Alice Villadsen, President, (972)860-4700, (972)860-4883, Web Site: http://www.dcccd.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,500 in-state; $2,400 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

TMC Technology

13500 Midway Rd., Ste. 403, Farmers Branch, TX 75244. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Brian Weller, (972)774-0052, Fax: (972)774-0114, E-mail: info@tmctechnology.com, Web Site: http://www.tmctechnology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,000-$6,000. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking; Computer Operations; Computer Programming

FORT WORTH

Bell Helicopter Training Academy

PO Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101. Flight and Ground. Founded 1946. Contact: Sue Trimm, Administrator, (817)280-8222, 800-368-2355, Fax: (817)280-2437, E-mail: strimm@bellhelicopter.textron.com, Web Site: http://www.bellhelicopter.textron.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 4,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Helicopter Rating (1 Wk); Helicopter Maintenance & Mechanics (1-3 Wk)

Fort Worth Beauty School

2820 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76110. Cosmetology. Founded 1956. Contact: Sharon K. Hahn, (817)924-4289, Fax: (817)921-5433, E-mail: fwbs@swbell.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,750 Cosmetology; $2,625 Manicurist. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Fort Worth Fire Training Academy

1000 Calvert St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-1406. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Jay Peacock, Deputy Chief of Ed. Svcs., (817)871-6875, (817)871-6895, Fax: (817)871-6847, E-mail: chiefpeacock@fwfd.net, Web Site: http://fwfd.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: None required; provided by City of Fort Worth for public safety. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Science (26 Wk)

Fort Worth Police Academy

1000 Calvert St., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Trade and Technical. Founded 1947. Contact: Director of Training, (817)871-6500. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: none required. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Police Science (19 Wk)

Ogle School of Hair, Skin and Nails

5063 Old Granbury Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76133. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: (817)294-2950, 888-999-9224, Fax: (817)459-1985, E-mail: lil@oglelan.net, Web Site: http://www.ogleschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $9,000 Cosmetology. Enrollment: Total 75. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (37.5 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (19 Wk); Esthetician (15 Wk); Manicurist (15 Wk); Shampoo Specialist (5 Wk)

Texas Christian University

Ranch Management Program, TCU Box 297420, Fort Worth, TX 76129. Other. Founded 1873. Contact: James E. Link, Director of Ranch Mgmt. Program, (817)257-7145, 800-828-3764, Fax: (817)257-7144, E-mail: ranching@tcu.edu, Web Site: http://www.ranch.tcu.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $21,250 per year. Enrollment: Total 34. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Ranch & Farm Management (2 Sm)

UT Moncrief Cancer Center

1450 8th Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. Allied Medical. Founded 1971. Contact: Jeff Bernard, Dir., (713)792-3455, 800-775-2387, E-mail: jeff. bernard@moncrief.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,500 includes books. Enrollment: Total 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Curriculum: Radiation Therapy Technology (1 Yr)

Williams Barber College

1251 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. Barber. Founded 1952. Contact: Charles N. Williams, (817)335-9681, Fax: (817)335-9680. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,600. Enrollment: men 1, women 5. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Barbering - Instructor (1000 Hr); Barbering - Refresher (300 Hr)

FREEPORT

Brazoport Beauty College

203 S. Gulf Blvd., Freeport, TX 77541. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: C.A. Grisham, (979)233-5495, (979)233-5496, Fax: (979)233-3542, E-mail: bbcc@computron.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,625. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (5 Mo)

GAINESVILLE

North Central Texas College

1525 W. California, Gainesville, TX 76240. Two-Year College. Founded 1924. Contact: Mitzie R. Keeling, Dir. of Admissions/Registrar, (940)668-7731, Fax: (940)668-6049, E-mail: nctcgainesville@nctc.edu, Web Site: http://www.nctc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: In district-$37, out of district-$58, out of state-$88 (per semester hour). Enrollment: Total 6,462. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Farm Management Technology (2 Yr); Horse Management (1 Yr); Horsemanship (2 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (1 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Ranch & Farm Management (1 Yr)

GALVESTON

Galveston College

4015 Ave. Q, Galveston, TX 77550. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Dr. Mary Koeninger, (409)944-4242, Fax: (409)944-1500, E-mail: webmaster@gc.edu, Web Site: http://www.gc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $162/credit resident; $342 non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 887. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC; SACS; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Business Administration (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Food Preparation & Service (1 Yr); Food Store Management (1 Yr); Hospitality (1 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Management (1 Yr); Management Development (2 Yr); Medical Receptionist (1 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (1 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Nuclear Medical Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Paramedic (1 Yr); Radiation Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

University of Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health

1100 Mechanic St., Galveston, TX 77555-1134. Allied Medical. Founded 1968. Contact: (409)772-3030, Fax: (409)747-1624, E-mail: jbaker@utmb.edu, Web Site: http://www.sahs.utmb.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $42 per credit hr. Enrollment: men 125, women 275. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: APTA; AOTA; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Physicians Assistant (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr)

GARLAND

International Beauty College No. 3

1225 Beltline Rd., Ste. 7, Garland, TX 75040. Cosmetology. Contact: Robert Mayo, (972)530-1103, Fax: (972)414-1371. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 124. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Facial Treatment (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Remington College-Dallas Campus

1800 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041. Contact: Greenie Skip, Walls, President, (972)686-7878. Private. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $30,480 in-state; $30,480 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,153. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

GRAHAM

Ranger College

1100 Cherry St., Graham, TX 76450. Allied Medical. Contact: Sherry Herrington, RN BSN, Dir., (940)549-4330, Fax: (940)549-3166, E-mail: sherrington@rangercc.tx.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Year. Tuition: Students must apply in January or February to be considered for the August Classes. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr)

GRAND PRAIRIE

Arlington Career Institute

901 Ave. K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Contact: Jon Vecchio, Vice-President, (972)647-1607, Web Site: http://www.arlingtonci.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $9,616. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Lincoln Technical Institute

2501 E. Arkansas Ln., Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Mark Bone, Admin., (972)660-5701, 877-MY-FUTURE, Fax: (972)660-6148, Web Site: http://www.lincolntech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Enrollment: men 922, women 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (75 Wk); Diesel Technology (75 Wk); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (35 Wk)

HARLINGEN

Texas State College-Harlingen

2424 Bowwood, Harlingen, TX 78550. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Bob Johnston, (512)425-0615. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $189/quarter. Enrollment: men 1,600, women 1,400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Specialist; Automotive Technology; Aviation Maintenance Technology; Biomedical Electronics; Building Construction Technology; Business; Chemical Engineering; Chemical Technology; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Graphics; Computer Repair; Computer Science; Computer Technology; Dental Hygiene; Dental Laboratory Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Environmental Technology; Food Preparation & Service; Health Technology; Information Sciences Technology; Instrumentation Technology; Machine Technology; Maintenance, Building; Maintenance, Machine Tool; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanics, Diesel; Medical Record Technology; Moldmaking; Nurse, Assistant; Office Technology; Ranch & Farm Management; Secretarial, Administrative; Surgical Technology; Welding Technology

University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

913 N. 13th St., Harlingen, TX 78550. Cosmetology. Founded 1988. Contact: James A. Wiggin, (956)412-1212, Fax: (956)428-4827, E-mail: www.jwiggin@ucastx.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,980. Enrollment: Total 107. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1540 Hr)

HILLSBORO

Hill College

PO Box 619, Hillsboro, TX 76645. Two-Year College. Founded 1962. Contact: Pam Boehm, VP Student Svcs., (254)582-2555, Fax: (254)582-7591, E-mail: pamboehm@hillcollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.hillcollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $900 in-state; $1,300 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agribusiness; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Animal Science - Livestock Production; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Automotive Technology; Business Administration; Business Education; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Programming, Business; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Cosmetology; Dairy Husbandry; Dairy Production; Data Processing; Drafting Technology; Electronics Technology; Law Enforcement; Machine Shop; Management Development; Nursing, Vocational; Office Management; Real Estate, Basic; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Science; Welding Technology; Word Processing

HOUSTON

Academy of Health Care Professions

1900 N. Loop, W., Ste. 100, Houston, TX 77018. Allied Medical. Founded 1990. Contact: John Emerald, Dir., (713)425-3100, Fax: (713)425-3192, Web Site: http://www.academyofhealth.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,500-$23,000. Enrollment: men 104, women 372. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (750 Hr); Medical Assistant (900 Hr); Medical Record Technology (640 Hr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (590 Hr); Medical Transcription (16 Hr); Ultrasonography (2416 Hr); X-Ray Technology (1320 Hr)

Amari Institute, Inc.

4800 W. 34th St., Ste. C19, Houston, TX 77092. Business. Founded 1988. Contact: Judy Kennedy, (713)688-4797, (713)688-4795, E-mail: amari@sbcglobal.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (10 Wk); Business Administration (30 Wk); Computer Aided Design (6 Wk); Computer Aided Drafting (6 Wk); Computer Literacy; Desktop Publishing (8 Wk); Microcomputers; Office Administration (32 Wk); Personal Computing; Word Processing (10 Wk)

Art Institute of Houston

1900 Yorktown, Houston, TX 77056. Two-Year College. Founded 1978. Contact: Kim Nugent, Pres., (713)623-2040, 800-275-4244, Fax: (713)966-2700, E-mail: aihadm@www.aih.aii.edu, Web Site: http://aih.aii.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $17,424 per year. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Animation (36 Mo); Culinary Arts (15 Mo); Graphic Design (21 Mo); Interior Design (36 Mo); Multimedia Design (21 Mo); Restaurant Operations (18 Mo)

Barbizon School of Houston

5433 Westheimer, No. 300, Houston, TX 77056. Trade and Technical. Founded 1939. Contact: Gail Barry, Owner, (713)850-9111, Fax: (713)850-8229, E-mail: barbizon@barbizonhouston.com, Web Site: http://www.barbizonhouston.com. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Placement service available. Curriculum: Modeling & Personal Improvement; Modeling, Professional

Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Allied Health Sciences

One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030. Allied Medical. Founded 1903. Contact: Dr. J. D. Holcomb, Dir., (713)798-4613, Fax: (713)798-6128, E-mail: jholcomb@bcm.edu, Web Site: http://www.bcm.edu/alliedhealth. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 128. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; LCMEAMA; ARCEPA; AANA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Midwifery (1 Yr); Nursing, Anesthesia (2 Yr); Physicians Assistant (2 Yr)

Bradford School of Business

4669 SW Freeway, Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77027. Business. Founded 1958. (713)629-8940, 800-275-2736, Fax: (713)629-0059, E-mail: admis@bradfordschoolhouston.edu, Web Site: http://bradfordschoolhouston.edu. Private. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,520. Enrollment: women 180. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (8 Mo); Business Technology (8 Mo); Graphic Design (12 Mo); Hospitality (10 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (8 Mo)

Carrier One - South Texas

7007 Katy Rd., PO Box 19308, Houston, TX 77024. Trade and Technical. Contact: Chuck Milholin, Operations Mgr., (713)869-3511, Web Site: http://www.carrier.com. Private. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating

Clerical Art School

6420 Richmond Ave., Ste. 120, Houston, TX 77057. Business. Founded 1983. Contact: Wilhemina Zakhem, Dir., (713)780-0024, Fax: (713)780-9215. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $2,650. Enrollment: men 100, women 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (18 Hr); Data Entry (15 Hr); Desktop Publishing (50 Hr); Mathematics (80 Hr); Microcomputers (24 Hr); Secretarial, Executive (210 Hr); Secretarial, Junior (162 Hr); Typing (50 Hr); Word Processing (30 Hr)

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

415 Barren Springs Dr., Houston, TX 77090. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Contact: Todd W. Van Beck, (281)873-0262, 800-628-1580, Fax: (281)873-5232, Web Site: http://commonwealthinst.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $5,650-$9,500 plus books. Enrollment: men 75, women 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABFSE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Mortuary Science (6-15 Mo)

Education American, Houston Campus

9421 W. Sam Houston Pkwy., Houston, TX 77099. Trade and Technical. Founded 1981. Contact: Jori Kadlec, (713)773-2500, Fax: (713)773-3820, E-mail: jkadlec@edamerica.com, Web Site: http://www.educationamerica.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Information Science (1440 Hr); Computer Networking (1440 Hr); Electronic Engineering Technology (1440 Hr); Information Systems (1440 Hr); Internet Technologies (1440 Hr); Medical Assistant (720 Hr)

ELS Language Centers/Houston

c/o University of St. Thomas, 4200 Monrose Blvd., Ste. 120, Houston, TX 77006-4696. Other. Founded 1961. Contact: Mark Cleland, Center Director, (713)521-2030, Fax: (713)521-0664, E-mail: hou@els.com, Web Site: http://www.els.com/houston.htm. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $1,395 30 lesson intensive; $995 20 lesson semi-intensive. Enrollment: Total 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: English As A Second Language (4 Wk)

Franklin Beauty School No. 2

4965 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021. Cosmetology. Founded 1915. Contact: Glenda Jemison, Pres., (713)645-9060, Fax: (713)645-6859, E-mail: rjem505050@aol.com, Web Site: http://thefranklinbeautyschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,500 cosmetology; $2,000 instructor; $2,100 manicure. Enrollment: men 4, women 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Shampoo Specialist (150 Hr)

Houston Community College

3100 Main, PO Box 667517, Houston, TX 77266-7517. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Raymond Golitko, Research Associate, (713)718-8500, Fax: (713)718-2031. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 16,503, women 23,212. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; APTA; FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agricultural Science (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Animal Science, General (1 Yr); Appliance Repair (1 Yr); Audio Technology (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Banking (1 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Commercial Vehicle; Computer Aided Drafting (1 Yr); Computer Graphics (1 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Credit & Collection; Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (1 Yr); Culinary Occupations (1 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electricity, Industrial (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (6 Mo); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Mechanical (2 Yr); Fashion Design & Illustration (2 Yr); Fashion Design & Merchandising (2 Yr); Fashion Illustration (2 Yr); Fire Science; Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Handicapped, Special Education; Health Aide (9 Mo); Home Economics (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Horticulture, Ornamental (1 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Hydraulic Technology; Import - Export (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision; Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Insurance, Fire & Casualty; Interior Decoration (1 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Machine Shop (1 Yr); Maintenance, Electronic Computer (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Yr); Mechanics, Heavy Equipment; Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Mental Health Technology (2 Yr); Musical Instrument Repair (2 Yr); Music, Jazz (2 Yr); Nuclear Medical Technology (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (4 Mo); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Occupational Therapy (1 Yr); Personnel Management (2 Yr); Petroleum Technology (2 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (6 Mo); Photography (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Piano Technology (2 Yr); Piano Tuning (2 Yr); Printing, Offset (1 Yr); Radio & Television Service & Repair (1 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Real Estate Management; Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Safety Technology (1 Yr); Sales Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Security Training (1 Yr); Small Engine Repair (1 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (2 Yr); Upholstering (1 Yr); Water & Waste Water Pollution Technology; Welding Technology (1 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr); Writing, Technical (2 Yr)

Houston Montessori Center

1331 Sherwood Forest Dr., Houston, TX 77024-1330. Other. Founded 1973. Contact: Dr. Elisabeth Coe, Ph.D., Dir., (713)465-7670, (713)464-5791, Fax: (713)465-8577, E-mail: drbcoe@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.houstonmontessoricenter.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: $4,500. Enrollment: Total 78. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: MACTE. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Montessori Teacher

Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics

7011 Harwin, No. 100, Houston, TX 77036. Cosmetology. Founded 1984. Contact: Margrit Altenburg, (713)783-9988, Fax: (713)974-3129, E-mail: admin@instituteofcosmetologyandesthetics.com, Web Site: http://www.instituteofcosmetologyandesthetics.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,310 cosmetology; $7,950 Esthetics; $4,220 Instructor; $2,870 Manicurist; $3,000 Body Massage. Enrollment: Total 140. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Massage Therapy (300 Hr); Skin Care (750 Hr)

Interactive Learning Systems

6200 Hillcroft Ave., Ste. 200, Houston, TX 77081. Trade and Technical, Business. Founded 1998. Contact: Harry Mouz, Dir., (713)771-5336, 800-550-3475, Fax: (713)771-6177, E-mail: hillscroft@ict-ils.edu, Web Site: http://www.ict-ils.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $215 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 280. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: SACS; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Computer Operations; Computer Programming; Computer Programming, Advanced; Computer Programming, Business; Computer Science

ITT Technical Institute (Houston)

2222 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058. Trade and Technical. Founded 1995. Contact: Robert F. Jeffords, Director, (281)486-2630, 888-488-9347, Fax: (281)486-6099, E-mail: bjeffords@itt-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $368 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 450. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr)

ITT Technical Institute (Houston)

15621 Blue Ash Dr., Ste. 160, Houston, TX 77090. Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Bob Roloff, (281)873-0512, 800-879-6486, Fax: (281)873-0518, E-mail: broloff@itt-tech.edu, Web Site: http://itt-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $386/credit. Enrollment: men 402, women 95. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Design (96 Wk); Computer Applications (96 Wk); Computer Networking (96 Wk); Computer Programming (96 Wk); Computer Technology (96 Wk); Web Development (96 Wk)

Microcomputer Technology Institute

7277 Regency Square, Houston, TX 77036. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1980. Contact: Betty L. Obenhaus, Director/CEO, (713)974-7181, 888-795-6888, Fax: (713)974-2090, Web Site: http://www.mtieducation.com/. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4500 22,500. Enrollment: men 378, women 417. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Technology (17 Mo); English As A Second Language (9 Mo)

National Center for Montessori Education

5812 Maple, Houston, TX 77074. Other. Founded 1980. Contact: My Le Vo, Dir., (713)774-6952, Fax: (713)774-4484, E-mail: info@ncme-houston.org, Web Site: http://www.ncme-houston.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $4,400. Enrollment: women 23. Degrees awarded: Diploma.Accreditation: MACTE. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Montessori Teacher (1 Yr)

North Harris Montgomery Community College

2700 W.W. Thorne Dr., Houston, TX 77073-3499. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: David Sam, Ph.D., Pres., (281)618-5400, (936)273-7334, 800-967-8277, Fax: (281)260-3511, E-mail: nhc.startcollege@nhmccd.edu, Web Site: http://www.northharriscollege.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,300/year resident; $2,700/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 2,452. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA; NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Banking (2 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Child Care - Nanny (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Cosmetology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Food Preparation & Service (1 Yr); Geology Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Interior Design (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (1 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (2 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr); Mid-Management (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Photography - Photo Equipment Technology (1 Yr); Power Plant Mechanics (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (1 Yr); Travel & Tourism (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Northwest Educational Center

2910 Antoine Dr., Ste. B-100, Houston, TX 77092-7055. Business. Founded 1985. Contact: Admissions Department, (713)680-2929, Fax: (713)680-2610, E-mail: nwed@worldnet.att.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 15, women 170. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Literacy (15 Hr); Computer Operator (15 Hr); Microcomputers (15 Hr); Personal Computing (15 Hr); Typing (25 Hr); Word Processing (600-900 Hr)

Ocean Corporation

10840 Rockley Rd., PO Box 721738, Houston, TX 77099. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Jean Staton, Dir. of Admissions, (281)530-0202, 800-321-0298, Fax: (281)530-9143, E-mail: terry@oceancorp.com, Web Site: http://www.oceancorp.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $12,900 plus $600 registration fee. Enrollment: Total 119. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Diver - Medic (250 Hr); Diving, Sea (750 Hr); Inspection Technology (750 Hr); Quality Control (750 Hr)

RS Institute Barber College

7122 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023. Barber. Founded 1977. Contact: Ronda Morris, (713)923-6968, Fax: (713)923-6968. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,000-$3,300. Enrollment: men 25, women 11. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Barbering - Instructor (1000 Hr)

San Jacinto College North

5800 Uvalde, Houston, TX 77049-4589. Two-Year College. Founded 1962. Contact: Beverly Smith, RN BSN, (281)458-4050, Fax: (281)459-7651, E-mail: jan.crenshaw@sjcd.edu, Web Site: http://www.sjcd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,483 in-district; $4,179 out-of-district (per year costs). Enrollment: Total 72. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

San Jacinto College-South

13735 Beamer Rd., Houston, TX 77089. Two-Year College. Founded 1979. Contact: Dr. Catherine H. O'Brien, (281)484-1900, (281)922-3466, Fax: (281)922-3487, E-mail: jan.crenshaw@sjcd.edu, catherine.obrien@sjcd.edu, Web Site: http://www.sjcd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $264 in-district, 12 hours; $540 out-of-district, 12 hours with out-of-district fees. Enrollment: Total 8,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning; Automotive Collision Repair; Business, General Office; Computer Information Science; Cosmetology; Drafting, Engineering; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Management; Nursing, Vocational; Pharmacy Technician; Physical Therapy Aide; Real Estate, Basic; Visual Communications

School of Automotive Machinists

1911 Antoine, Houston, TX 77055-1803. Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Joshua Upton, Admissions Rep., (713)683-3817, Fax: (713)683-7077, E-mail: sam_racing@hotmail.com, Web Site: http://samracing.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $13,700 (Course I and II); $10,900 (Course III). Enrollment: men 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics - Engine Assembly; Automotive Machine Shop (9 Mo)

Southern Educational Alliance

6420 Richmond, Ste. 345, Houston, TX 77057. Allied Medical. Founded 1996. Contact: Ron Daniels, Owner, (713)975-9642, Fax: (713)975-9714. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $600-$5,000. Enrollment: Total 120. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (24 Wk); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (22 Wk); Medication Aide (12 Wk); Nurses Aide (8 Wk); Web Development (24 Wk)

Texas Barber College No. 2

PO Box 421206, Houston, TX 77242. Barber. Founded 1973. Contact: Helen Spears, (214)324-2851, Fax: (713)953-0269. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,500. Enrollment: men 63, women 12. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (9 Mo); Barbering - Instructor (6 Mo)

Texas Dental Technology School

2414 Broadway Blvd., Houston, TX 77012. Trade and Technical. (713)645-1612. Private. Curriculum: Dental Technology

Texas School of Bartenders (Houston)

3300 Chimney Rock, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77056. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Boogie McCutchon, Dir., (713)522-4600, 800-227-8393, Fax: (713)522-4752, Web Site: http://www.bartendschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Enrollment: men 14, women 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bartending (40 Hr)

Texas School of Business, Inc.

711 Airtex E. Dr., Houston, TX 77073. Trade and Technical. Founded 1984. Contact: Jim Mullen, Pres., (281)443-8900, 888-255-6065, Fax: (281)443-0878, Web Site: http://www.tsb.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 50, women 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (1030 Hr); Administrative Assistant (1030 Hr); Court Reporting (2410 Hr); Medical Assistant (640 Hr); Medical Laboratory Assistant (450 Hr); Medical Office Management (600 Hr); Office, General (300 Hr); Office Technology (1030 Hr); Paralegal (1030 Hr); Secretarial, Data Processing (600 Hr); Secretarial, Executive (720 Hr); Secretarial, Legal (1030 Hr); Word Processing (600 Hr)

Texas Southern University

3100 Cleburne St., Houston, TX 77004. Other. Founded 1947. Contact: Olivia Mendoza, Asst. to Registrar, (713)313-7011, Fax: (713)313-7851, Web Site: http://www.tsu.edu; Veon McReynolds, PhD, E-mail: mcreynolds_vx@tsu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,235/year resident; $14,295/year non-resident; $6,056 room and board. Enrollment: Total 9,585. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: SACS; ABET; CSWE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Automotive Technology; Building Construction Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Electronics Technology; Geology Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Instrumentation Technology; Petroleum Technology (2 Yr); Photography; Plastics Technology; Printing Technology

Universal Technical Institute

721 Lockhaven Dr., Houston, TX 77073. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Bradley R. Saltzman, (713)443-6262. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,825. Enrollment: men 975, women 25. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning (9 Mo); Auto Mechanics (9 Mo); Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission (14 Mo); Auto Mechanics - Diesel (11 Mo); Marine Technology (9 Mo); Mechanics, Diesel (9 Mo)

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston—School of Nursing

1100 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. Allied Medical. Founded 1972. Contact: Patricia Starck, Dean of School of Nursing, (713)500-2199, 800-232-8876, Fax: (713)500-2107, E-mail: patricia.l.starck@uth.tmc.edu, registrar@uth.tmc.edu, Web Site: http://son.uth.tmc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cytotechnology (9 Mo); Dietician Training (24 Mo); Laboratory Technology (12 Mo); Medical Technology (12 Mo)

Visible Changes University

1303 Campbell Rd., Houston, TX 77055-6409. Cosmetology. Founded 1990. Contact: Terry M. Romeo, (713)778-9100, Fax: (713)777-1050. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,000 cosmetology. Enrollment: men 8, women 48. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Shampoo Specialist (150 Hr)

HUNTSVILLE

Joe G. Davis School of Vocational Nursing

Box 4001, Huntsville, TX 77342-4001. Nursing. Founded 1966. Contact: Barbara Brophy, RN, BSN, (936)291-4545, (936)291-4544, Fax: (936)291-4379, E-mail: barbara.brophy@huntsvillememorial.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,000. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

HURST

Ogle School of Hair Design

720-B Arcadia, Hurst, TX 76053. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: Theresa Sawyer, Dir., (817)284-9231, 888-820-4224, Fax: (817)595-1201, Web Site: http://www.ogleschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,250 cosmetology. Enrollment: Total 78. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (15 Wk); Shampoo Specialist (5 Wk)

Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus

828 Harwood Rd., Hurst, TX 76054. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Larry Darlage, PhD, Campus Pres., (817)515-6203, E-mail: van.parkon@tccd.edu, Web Site: http://www.tccd.edu/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $48 in-county; $61 out-of-county; $150 out-of-state (per semester hour). Enrollment: Total 3,728. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Architectural Technology; Banking & Finance; Business, General Office; Child Care & Guidance; Clerical, General; Construction Management; Construction Technology; Criminal Justice; Dental Hygiene; Emergency Medical Technology; Fashion Merchandising; Graphic Arts; Legal Assistant; Marketing; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Record Technology; Medical Transcription; Mental Retardation Assistant; Mid-Management; Office, General; Physical Therapy Aide; Radiologic Technology; Real Estate, Basic; Secretarial, Bilingual; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Stenography, General; Surgical Technology

IRVING

Lindsey-Cooper Refrigeration School, Inc.

815 S. Beltline Rd., Irving, TX 75060. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Philip Wood, (972)790-7404, 800-338-2709, Fax: (972)790-7405, E-mail: reacold@hyperusa.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,595 basic or advanced course. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (108 Hr)

JACKSONVILLE

Lon Morris College

College Ave., Jacksonville, TX 75766. Two-Year College. Founded 1873. Contact: Dr. John Ross, (903)589-4000, 800-259-5753, Fax: (903)586-8562, E-mail: jross@lonmorris.edu, Web Site: http://www.lonmorris.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $7,300 per year; $5,600 room and board; $2,100 fees (annual, new students). Enrollment: Total 393. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available.

JASPER

Angelina College Nursing Program

450 Bulldog Ave., Jasper, TX 75951. Two-Year College. Founded 1962. Contact: Nada Martindale, Dir., (409)383-6359, Fax: (409)489-9416, E-mail: jcutting@angelina.edu, Web Site: http://www.angelina.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $84/credit in-district; $129/credit out-of-district; $209/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: men 2, women 14. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: SACS. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr)

KAUFMAN

Trinity Valley Community College Health Science Center

800 Hway. 243 W., Kaufman, TX 75142. Nursing, Two-Year College. Founded 1982. Contact: Helen Reid, (972)932-4309, Fax: (972)932-5010, E-mail: reid@tvcc.edu, Web Site: http://www.tvcc.edu/healthscience. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $20 per semester hr $15 per semester hr general fees in-district; $20 per semester hr out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Health Aide (1 Sm); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr)

KERMIT

Odessa College School of Vocational Nursing - Kermit Extension

821 Jeffree Dr., Kermit, TX 79745. Nursing. Founded 1958. Contact: A. Mitchell, R.N., C., B.S.N., (915)586-5864, (915)586-2369, Fax: (915)586-5031. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Year. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 6, women 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr)

KERRVILLE

Conlee College of Cosmetology

402 Quinlan, Kerrville, TX 78028. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: Judith Cardin, (830)896-2380, Fax: (830)896-0470, E-mail: jcardin@ktc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,050 cosmetology; $2,500 manicurist; $1,985 instructor. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Schreiner University Vocational Nursing Program

CMB 6002, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028-5697. Nursing. Founded 1973. Contact: Rosemary Pullin, (830)792-7385, (830)896-5411, Fax: (830)792-7382, E-mail: rpullin@schreiner.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,500. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr)

KILGORE

Kilgore College

1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662. Two-Year College. Founded 1935. Contact: Dr. Gerald M. Stanglin, (903)984-8531, (903)983-8608, Fax: (903)983-8600, Web Site: http://www.kilgore.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 4,958. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: APTA; CAAHEP; NLNAC; CAPTE; NAACLS; NATEF; NCRA; NAECP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Advertising (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Repair (1 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Day Care - Nursery School Administration (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Internet Technologies (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (1 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (1 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Ranch & Farm Management (2 Yr); Real Estate Management; Retail Management (2 Yr); Safety Technology (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr)

KILLEEN

Central Texas College

PO Box 1800, Killeen, TX 76540-9990. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Bill Alexander, (817)526-1226. Public. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 8,099, women 6,512. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agricultural Science (2 Yr); Agriculture - Production (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying (2 Yr); Animal Science - Beef Production (1 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Service (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Barbering (1 Yr); Biological Technology (2 Yr); Broadcasting, Nontechnical (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Communications, Electronic (2 Yr); Computer Electro-Mechanics (2 Yr); Computer Operator (1 Yr); Computer Science - Terminal Operation (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Cosmetology Instructor (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Facial Treatment (1 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Geology (2 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Mathematics (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Photography (1 Yr); Physical Education (2 Yr); Radio Announcing (1 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Social Work Technology (2 Yr); Welding, Arc & Gas (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

LAKE JACKSON

Brazosport College

500 College Dr., Lake Jackson, TX 77566. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Patricia Leyendecker, (979)230-3000, Fax: (979)230-3443, E-mail: patricia.leyende@brazosport.edu, Web Site: http://www.brazosport.cc.tx.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $17 per credit hour plus fees. Enrollment: men 1,900, women 2,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Mechanics - Diesel; Business Management; Chemical Technology; Computer Technology; Construction Technology; Criminal Justice; Drafting Technology; Early Childhood Specialist; Electricity, Industrial; Electronics Technology; General Studies; Heavy Equipment; Industrial Management & Supervision; Instrumentation Technology; Nursing, Vocational; Pipefitting; Safety Technology; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Welding Technology; Word Processing

LANCASTER

Cedar Valley College

3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, TX 75134-3799. Contact: Jennifer Wimbish, President, (972)860-8258, (972)860-8201, Web Site: http://www.dcccd.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,500 in-state; $2,400 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

LAREDO

Laredo Beauty College, Inc.

3020 N. Meadow Ave., Laredo, TX 78040. Cosmetology. Founded 1965. Contact: Peggy Dietrick, (956)723-2059, Fax: (956)723-1629. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,000. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (2 Mo)

Laredo Community College

West End Washington St., Laredo, TX 78040-4395. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Juan L. Maldonado, Ph.D., (956)722-0521, E-mail: admissions@laredo.edu, Web Site: http://www.laredo.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $30/semester hour, plus $17/smester hour general fees adnd $1/semester hour activity fee. Enrollment: Total 7,803. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: AOTA; APTA; JRCERT; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1-2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1-2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (1-2 Yr); Computer Repair (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (1 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (1 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Import - Export (2 Yr); Management (1-2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (1-2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Personnel Management (1 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

LEVELLAND

South Plains College

1401 S. College Ave, Levelland, TX 79336. Two-Year College. Founded 1958. Contact: Dr. Gary McDaniel, Pres., (806)894-9611, Fax: (806)897-3167, E-mail: info@southplainscollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.southplainscollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $115/credit in-district; $159/credit out-of-district; $447/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 4,512. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; AOTA; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness (2 Yr); Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Audio Technology (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Diesel (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Machine Operator, General (2 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Machine Specialist (2 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (2 Yr); Machinist, General (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Musical Instrument Repair (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Physical Fitness (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Technician, Electronic Service (2 Yr); Theatre, Technical (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

LLANO

Central Texas School of Taxidermy

11610 W. RR 152, Llano, TX 78643. Trade and Technical. Founded 1989. Contact: Kelly Leifeste, Dir./Instructor, (915)247-4733, E-mail: ctst@ctesc.net, Web Site: http://www.centraltexasschooloftaxidermy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,500 (6 wk. course); $1,800 (2 wk. course). Enrollment: Total 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Taxidermy (6 Wk)

LOCKNEY

Gregg School of Auctioneering

HCR 4, Box 118, Lockney, TX 79241. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: Kenneth Gregg, (806)652-2727, (806)652-2580, Fax: (806)652-3838. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $470, $325 room and board. Enrollment: Total 15. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auctioneering (1 Wk)

LONGVIEW

Brown Institute of Court Reporting & Business

1125 Judson Rd., Ste. 119, Longview, TX 75601-5120. Other. Founded 1989. Contact: Dawn Wilson, (903)757-4338, 800-757-4338, Fax: (903)758-3291, E-mail: gicr@texramp.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Outof-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,100 per quarter, day; $1,050 per quarter, evening. Enrollment: Total 59. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NCRA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Court Reporting

Kilgore College Vocational Nursing Program

300 S. High St., Longview, TX 75601. Two-Year College. Founded 1962. Contact: Barbara Brush, BSN, RN, (903)753-2642, (903)988-3735, Fax: (903)753-3372, E-mail: bbrush@kilgore.edu, Web Site: http://www.kilgore.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,598 in-district; $3,290 outof-district; $4,512 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 75. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Nursing, Vocational

LUBBOCK

American Commercial College (Lubbock)

2007 34th St., Lubbock, TX 79411. Business. Founded 1957. Contact: Brent Sheets, Pres., (806)747-4339, 800-588-4339, Fax: (806)765-9838, E-mail: lubbock@acc-careers.com, Web Site: http://www.acc-careers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $12 per clock hour. Enrollment: Total 163. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (8 Mo); Business (10 Mo); Business Automation (8 Mo); Computer Repair (11 Mo); Drafting Technology (15 Mo); Legal Assistant (8 Mo); Medical Office Management (8 Mo); Medical Transcription (8 Mo); Office Technology (8 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (8 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (8 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (8 Mo)

Lubbock Hair Academy

2844 34th St., Lubbock, TX 79410. Barber. Founded 1954.(806)795-0806, Fax: (806)797-9998. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Hour. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Curriculum: Barbering

South Plains College Lubbock

819 Gilbert Dr., Lubbock, TX 79416. Two-Year College. Founded 1978. Contact: Dr. Richard Walsh, Pres., (806)747-0576, (806)885-3048, Fax: (806)885-1979, E-mail: info@southplainscollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.southplainscollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $132 in-district; $176 out-of-district; $464 non-resident (per semester hour). Enrollment: men 652, women 1,049. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Junior (2 Yr); Allied Health Occupations (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Drug Abuse Counseling (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Handicapped, Child Care (1 Yr); Handicapped, Special Education (1 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Machinist, General (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (1 Yr); Real Estate Management (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr)

Southwest Training Schools, Inc.

2526 82nd St., Ste. E, Lubbock, TX 79423. Other. Founded 1981. Contact: Doyle or Terry Love, (806)748-5616, 800-888-1935, Fax: (806)745-3803, E-mail: love@swts.com, swts@swts.com, Web Site: http://www.swts.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Day. Tuition: $50-$125 per course. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Financial Planning; Insurance Broker; Insurance, Fire & Casualty; Insurance, General; Investment Securities

Sunset International Bible Institute

3723 34th, Lubbock, TX 79410. Trade and Technical, Other. Founded 1962. Contact: Truitt Adair, Dir., (806)788-3242, (806)792-5191, 800-658-9553, Fax: (806)793-2043, E-mail: tadair@sibi.cc, Web Site: http://www.sibi.cc. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: No tuition costs. Registration fees are modestly rated. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Minister (2 Yr.); Missions (6 Mo)

LUFKIN

Angelina College

Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Jim Lovelady, Ed.D., (409)633-5246, Fax: (409)633-5391. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $560. Enrollment: men 1,520, women 2,340. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Diesel (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 yr); Business (2 Yr); Business Administration (1 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (1 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (1 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics & Communication (2 yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Industrial Maintenance (1 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Maintenance, Machine Tool (1 yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Mental Health Technology (1 yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Paramedic (1 Yr); Postal Service Technology (1 yr); Power Plant Mechanics (2 Yr); Public Administration Technology (1 yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Real Estate Sales License (1 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Typing (1 Yr); Welding, Arc & Gas (1 yr); Welding, Combination (1 yr)

MCALLEN

McAllen Medical Center

301 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503. Allied Medical. Contact: John Mims, (956)632-4000, E-mail: stephanie.reyes@uhsrgv.com, Web Site: http://www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Degrees awarded: Associate. Curriculum: Medical Technology; Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); X-Ray Technology

San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants

1500 S. Jackson Rd., McAllen, TX 78503-9902. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Dr. Mariangeli Morauski, Dir. of Educ., (956)630-1499, Fax: (956)630-2746, Web Site: http://www.sacmda.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Dental/Med Assistant and Pharmacy Tech $6,100; Med Office Specialist $6,400; Computer Network Specialist $9,100. Enrollment: men 12, women 94. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking (9 Mo); Dental Assisting (9 Mo); Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (8 Mo)

Vogue College of Cosmetology

800 Fern, McAllen, TX 78501. Cosmetology. Contact: Debi Garza, Dir., (956)687-6479, Fax: (956)687-6140. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,200. Enrollment: Total 115. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (6 Wk); Wig Styling (12 Wk)

MESQUITE

Eastfield College

3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Linda Richardson, Dean of Student Resources, (972)860-7001, (972)860-7100, Fax: (972)860-8373, E-mail: lrichardson@dcccd.edu, rap4110@dcccd.edu, Web Site: http://www.efc.dcccd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $30 per credit hr; $30 minimum (in district). Enrollment: Total 3,270. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, General; Accounting, Junior; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Engine Diagnosis; Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission; Auto Mechanics - Tune Up; Automotive Electronics; Automotive Management; Automotive Service; Automotive Technology; Auto Painting; Building Construction Technology; Business Administration; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Criminal Justice; Day Care - Nursery School Administration; Diesel Technology; Digital Program Design; Drug Abuse Counseling; E-Commerce; Electronics Technology; Engineering Technology; Executive Assistant; Geriatric Care; Heavy Equipment; Human Services; Law Enforcement; Management; Office Administration; Office, General; Office Technology; Personal Computing; Rehabilitation Therapy; Social Services Aide; Telecommunications Technology; Web Development

Metroplex Beauty School

519 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX 75149. Cosmetology. Founded 1979. Contact: Billie Culver, (972)288-5485, Fax: (972)288-9733, E-mail: jlculver@swbell.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,250-6,600. Enrollment: men 4, women 58. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology; Manicurist

MIDLAND

Hank's Flite Center, Inc.

Midland International Air Terminal, PO Box 60036, Midland, TX 79711-0036. Flight and Ground. Founded 1960.(915)563-1192. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: None. Enrollment: Total 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying (12 Mo)

International Business School

3305 Andrews Hwy., Midland, TX 79703-5130. Business. Founded 1898. Contact: Kirk Williams, Pres., (915)694-7584, (915)694-7592, Web Site: http://www.ibclubbock.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: men 23, women 109. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (30 Wk); Administrative Assistant (42 WK); Computer Networking (42 Wk); Legal Assistant (48 Wk); Medical Transcription (42 Wk); Microcomputers (18 Wk); Nurses Aide (5 Wk); Office Technology (30 Wk); Word Processing (18 Wk)

Midland College

3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705-6399. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: Byron Baulch, (432)685-4500, Fax: (432)686-4804, E-mail: bbaulch@midland.edu, Web Site: http://www.midland.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $93/credit in-district; $98/credit out-of-district; $284/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,027. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT; NABS; FAA; NLNAC; CAAHEP; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Art, Advertising Commercial (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology; Business Administration (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Graphics (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dance (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Electro-Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Geology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Mathematics (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Petroleum Technology (2 Yr); Physical Education (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr); Welding, Arc & Gas (2 Yr)

MOUNT PLEASANT

Mount Pleasant Independent School District-MDT

High School Career & Technology Dept., Box 1117, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Loren English, Dir., (903)575-2081, Fax: (903)434-7902, Web Site: http://www.mpisd.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Semester. Tuition: none required. Enrollment: men 650, women 627. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Curriculum: Agricultural Science (2 Yr); Building Trades (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (2 Yr); Home Economics (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Office, General (2 Yr); Printing Technology (2 Yr)

Northeast Texas Community College

PO Box 1307, FM 1735 Chapel Hill Rd., Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1307. Two-Year College. Founded 1984. Contact: Dr. Douglas Crawford, (903)572-1911, (903)434-8100, 800-870-0142, Fax: (903)572-6712, E-mail: rclinton@ntcc.edu, admrec@ntcc.edu, Web Site: http://www.ntcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $555 for 12 semester hours, in-district. Enrollment: Total 1,023. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agriculture, General; Art; Automotive Technology; Banking; Business; Computer Science; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Journalism; Management; Mathematics; Music; Nursing, R.N.; Nursing, Vocational; Ranch & Farm Management; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Small Engine Repair; Theatre Arts; Welding Technology

NEDERLAND

Lone Star Maritime

409 S. Hwy. 69, Nederland, TX 77627. Trade and Technical. Founded 1984. Contact: John Dugan, (409)722-9360, Fax: (409)722-9360. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 8. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Coast Guard; Ship Master, Waterways; Ship Mate, Waterways; Ship Pilot, Waterways

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

ATI-Career Training Center

6351 Grapevine Highway, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. Art, Business, Nursing. Founded 1986. Contact: Joe P. Mehlmann, Dir., (817)284-1141, Fax: (817)284-2107, Web Site: http://www.aticareertraining.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 114, women 199. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (48 Wk); Computer Aided Design (48 Wk); Dental Assisting (48 Wk); Electronics Technology (60 Wk); Graphic Arts (48 Wk); Medical Assistant (48 Wk)

ODESSA

American Commercial College (Odessa)

2115 East 8th St., Odessa, TX 79761. Business. Founded 1957. Contact: Burt Stringer, Dir., (432)332-0768, 800-588-0768, Fax: (432)550-0556, E-mail: odessa@acc-careers.com, Web Site: http://www.acc-careers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $12 contract hour. Enrollment: Total 92. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (7 Mo); Computer Business Systems Technology (7 Mo); Medical Office Management (7 Mo); Medical Transcription (9 Mo); Secretarial, Automation; Secretarial, Legal (7 Mo)

American Commercial College of Texas

5119 Twin Towers, Odessa, TX 79762. Contact: Donna Duree, Director, (432)362-6768, Web Site: http://acc-careers.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $8,964 in-state; $8,964 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 79. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

Odessa College Vocational Nursing Program-Andrews

201 W. University, Odessa, TX 79764. Allied Medical, Nursing. Founded 1987. Contact: Carmen Edwards, RN, Director, (432)335-6672, Web Site: http://www.odessa.edu/dept/nursing/degree_plan.htm. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,500. Enrollment: Total 22. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Geriatric Care; Nursing, Vocational

ORANGE

Lamar University at Orange

410 Front St., Orange, TX 77630. Two-Year College. Founded 1969. Contact: Sheila Gunter, VP for Academic Affairs, (409)882-3926, (409)883-7750, 800-884-7750, Fax: (409)882-3374, E-mail: sheila.gunter@lsco.edu, info@lsco.edu, Web Site: http://www.lsco.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $194. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: SACS; NAACLS; ASHP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Accounting, Junior (1 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Business Occupations (2 Yr); Communications Technology (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Data Processing (1 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (1 Yr)

PARIS

Paris Junior College

2400 Clarksville St., Paris, TX 75460. Two-Year College. Founded 1924. Contact: Sheila Reece, Dir. of Admissions, (903)785-7661, (903)782-0425, 800-232-5804, Fax: (903)782-0370, E-mail: sreece@parisjc.edu, Web Site: http://www.parisjc.edu/. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $117/credit in-district; $161/credit out-of-district; $231/credit out-of-state and international. Enrollment: Total 1,852. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Information Science; Drafting & Design Technology; Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics Technology; Gemology; Horology Technology; Jewelry Design - Repair & Stone Setting; Machine Shop; Management; Medical Transcription; Mid-Management; Postal Service Technology; Real Estate, Basic; Secretarial, General; Welding Technology

Paris Junior College Vocational Nursing Program

2400 Clarksville St., Paris, TX 75460. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Vanessa Kibby, (903)782-0734, Fax: (903)782-0733, E-mail: vkibby@paris.cc.tx.us, Web Site: http://www.parisjc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $117/credit in-district; $161/credit out-of-district; $231/credit out-of-state and international. Enrollment: men 5, women 55. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr)

PASADENA

San Jacinto College - Central

8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX 77501. Two-Year College. Founded 1961. Contact: Clay Kelley, Dean of Technical Education, (281)476-1501, E-mail: jan.crenshaw@sjcd.edu, Web Site: http://www.sjcd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 22,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Art, Advertising - Commercial; Automotive Technology; Business, International; Business Management; Chef Training; Chemical Technology; Computer Aided Drafting; Computer Information Science; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Diesel Technology; Dietetic Technology; Drafting, Engineering; Early Childhood Specialist; Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Protection Technology; Geographic Information Systems; Health Information Technology; Instrumentation Technology; Interior Design; Law Enforcement; Management; Medical Illustration; Medical Laboratory Technology; Music; Nursing, R.N.; Office Administration; Real Estate, Basic; Respiratory Therapy; Restaurant Operations; Safety Technology; Surgical Technology; Telecommunications Technology; Truck Driving; Visual Communications

PLANO

Model and Talent of Texas

3000 Custer Rd., Ste. 270, Plano, TX 75075-4427. Other. Founded 1953. Contact: Patrick Ware, (214)370-9300, 877-983-7372, Fax: (972)788-4145. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 550. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Acting; Makeup Facial Treatment; Modeling & Personal Improvement

PORT ARTHUR

Lamar University - Port Arthur

PO Box 310, 1500 Procter, Port Arthur, TX 77640. Two-Year College. Founded 1909. Contact: J. Michael Shahan, Pres., (409)983-4921, 800-477-5872, Fax: (409)984-6057, E-mail: info@lsco.edu, Web Site: http://www.lamarpa.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,080 plus fees for 15 credits. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: NATEF; SACS; CAAHEP; ABA; ACBSP. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced; Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, Junior; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Bookkeeping; Child Care & Guidance; Clerical, General; Communications Technology; Cosmetology; Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision; Cosmetology Instructor; Data Processing; Electronics, Industrial; Electronics Technology; Labor Studies; Maintenance, Electronic Computer; Mathematics, Industrial; Mid-Management; Office, General; Office Machines; Real Estate, Basic; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Welding Technology

PRAIRIE HILL

ATDS - Prairie Hill

PO Box 41, Prairie Hill, TX 76678. Other. Founded 1978. Contact: Robert Hunt, 800-932-3589, Fax: (254)344-2417. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,695. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Truck Driving

QUITMAN

I.Q. School of Autioneering

PO Box 579, Quitman, TX 75783. Other. Founded 1986. Contact: Gayle Ingram, Pres., (903)878-2225, Fax: (903)878-2225, E-mail: iqschoolofauctioneeering@hotmail.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Tuition: $650 per course. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auctioneering (110 Hr)

RANGER

Ranger Junior College

College Circle, Ranger, TX 76470. Two-Year College. Founded 1926. Contact: Dean Leonard Marasak, (817)647-3234, Fax: (817)647-1656. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $28 per semester hour & fees $45. Enrollment: Total 800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics; Cosmetology (12 Mo); Microcomputers; Nursing, Vocational; Secretarial, General; Welding Technology

RICHMOND

Wharton County Jr. College-Richmond Center

5333 FM 1640, Richmond, TX 77469. Two-Year College. Founded 1978. Contact: Scott Glass, Dir., (281)239-1500, (281)342-1114, 800-561-9252, Web Site: http://www.wcjc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $54/credit in-district; $90/credit out-of-district; $122/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 36. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; AHIMA; CAPTE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

ROUND ROCK

Central Texas Beauty College No. 2

1350 E. Palm Valley Blvd., No. A, Round Rock, TX 78664-4604. Cosmetology, Barber. Founded 1946. Contact: Lucy Solis, (512)244-2235, Fax: (512)244-9343, E-mail: classes@centraltexasbeautycollege.com, Web Site: http://www.centraltexasbeautycollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,495 cosmetology; $2,750 nail tech. Enrollment: Total 116. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering; Cosmetology; Hair Styling; Manicurist

SAN ANGELO

American Commercial College (San Angelo)

3177 Executive Dr., San Angelo, TX 76904. Business, Allied Medical. Founded 1957. Contact: B. A. Reed, Dir., (915)942-6797, 800-588-6797, Fax: (915)949-2330, E-mail: bareed@acc-careers.com, sanangelo@acccareers.com, Web Site: http://www.acc-careers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $9 per contract hour. Enrollment: men 65, women 255. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (7 Mo); Business (10 Mo); Business Automation (7 Mo); Computer Repair (11 Mo); Drafting Technology (14 Mo); Legal Assistant (7 Mo); Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Medical Office Management (7 Mo); Medical Transcription (7 Mo); Office Technology (3 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (7 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (9 Mo)

SAN ANTONIO

Academy for Hypnotic Studies

11107 Wurzbach, Ste. 105, San Antonio, TX 78240. Other. Founded 1986. Contact: Chari Morris, (210)692-9000, 800-733-9784, Fax: (210)692-7751, E-mail: humor@juno.com, Web Site: http://www.hypnoticstudies.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Hypnotism (36 Hr)

American Beauty College

96 Lanark St., San Antonio, TX 78218. Cosmetology. Founded 1971. Contact: Gay Maxey, (210)653-4220, Fax: (210)653-3701. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,850. Enrollment: women 31. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions

730 N. Main Ave. Ste. 212, San Antonio, TX 78205-1115. Contact: Kent Wallace, President chief executive offi, (210)297-8635, Web Site: http://www.baptistschools.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,660. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Career Advancement & Applied Technology

9350 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78223. Trade and Technical. Founded 1978. Contact: Jackie L. Gorman, (210)633-1000, Fax: (210)633-1005, E-mail: careertech@texweb.tamu.edu, Web Site: http://teexweb.tamu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies by program. Enrollment: Total 250. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (568 Hr); Air Conditioning (740 Hr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1160 Hr); Building Maintenance (562 Hr); Clerical, General (498 Hr); Clerical, Receptionist (303 Hr); Computer Engineering (272 Hr); Computer Networking (144 Hr); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (144 Hr); Electricity, Apprenticeship (360 Hr); Industrial Technology (384 Hr); Office Technology (370 Hr); Secretarial, Legal (953 Hr); Secretarial, Medical (953 Hr); Welding, Combination (950 Hr); Welding, Electric Arc (606 Hr); Welding, MIG (630 Hr); Welding Technology (384 Hr); Welding, TIG (606 Hr); Word Processing (670 Hr)

Career Point Institute

485 Spencer Ln., San Antonio, TX 78201. Business. Founded 1981. Contact: David Murguia, (210)732-3000, Fax: (210)734-9225, E-mail: sreceptionist@career-point.org, Web Site: http://careerpointinstitute.net. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $7,000-$13,500 depending on program. Enrollment: Total 426. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (720 Hr); Administrative Assistant (500 Hr); Automation Technology (960 Hr); EKG Technician (540 Hr); Medical Assistant (770 Hr); Secretarial, Medical (760 Hr)

Career Quest

5430 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste. 310, San Antonio, TX 78229. Other. Founded 1996. Contact: Jeanne Martin, (210)366-2701, Fax: (210)366-0738, E-mail: jmartincareerquest@juno.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $110-$7,500. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Science; Nurses Aide; Travel & Tourism; Travel & Transportation Management

Clark Institute of Cosmetology

1904 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201. Cosmetology. Founded 1997. Contact: Ira Clark, (210)734-5886, (210)734-5887, Fax: (210)734-5887, E-mail: clarkinstitute@cos.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,800. Enrollment: Total 33. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Facial Treatment (600 Hr); Hair Styling (150 Hr); Instructor, Vocational Education (750 Hr); Nail Technology (600 Hr)

Hallmark Institute of Aeronautics

8901 Wetmore Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216-4229. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Linda Constancio, (210)826-1000, 800-880-6600, Fax: (210)826-3707, E-mail: lconstancio@hallmarkinstitute.com, information@hallmarkinstitute.com, Web Site: http://www.hallmarkinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 220, women 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT; FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Airframe Mechanics (12 Mo); Aviation Technology (14 Mo); Power Plant Mechanics (12 Mo)

Hallmark Institute of Technology

10401 IH-10 West, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78230. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: Derick Franklin Thomas, Dir. of Educ., (210)690-9000, 800-880-6600, Fax: (210)697-8225, E-mail: jgreaves@hallmarkinstitute.com, Web Site: http://www.hallmarkinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $14,400-$22,100. Enrollment: men 239, women 182. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Computer Networking; Engineering Technology, Electronic; Medical Assistant

Lincoln Graduate Center School of Real Estate and Appraisal

303 W. Cypress, PO Box 12528, San Antonio, TX 78212. Other. Founded 1979. Contact: Deborah J. Deane, (210)225-2897, 800-531-5333, Fax: (210)225-8450, E-mail: djd@lincoln-grad.org, Web Site: http://www.lincolngrad.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $17 per classroom credit hour. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Real Estate Appraisal; Real Estate, Basic

National Institute of Technology

6550 First Park Ten Blvd., No. 210, San Antonio, TX 78213-4302. Trade and Technical. Founded 1981. Contact: James Yeaman, (210)732-7800, 888-741-4271, Fax: (210)731-9310, E-mail: jyeaman@cci.edu.com, Web Site: http://nitschools.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 248, women 335. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Business Systems Technology (9 Mo); Electronic Engineering Technology (13 Mo); Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (8 Mo); Medical Administrative Assistant (8 Mo); Medical Assistant (8 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (8 Mo)

Palo Alto College

1400 W. Villaret, San Antonio, TX 78224. Two-Year College. Founded 1985. Contact: Mr. R. M. Flores, (210)921-5270, (210)921-5000, Fax: (210)921-5310, Web Site: http://www.accd.edu/pac. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,500/year in-state; $4,892/year out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 3,163. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness Technology; Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aviation Management; Computer Information Science; Environmental Technology; Management; Office Technology; Veterinary Technology

St. Philip's College, Applied Science and Technology

1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio, TX 78203. Two-Year College. Founded 1898. Contact: John E. Carnes, Ph.D., Dean, (210)531-3445, Fax: (210)531-4811, E-mail: jcarnes@accd.edu, Web Site: http://www.accd.edu/spc. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $30/credit hr; $55.50 outof-district; $108.50 out-of-state. Enrollment: men 4,107, women 5,225. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; APTA; CAAHEP; FAA; NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Heating (1 Yr and 2); Aircraft Airframe Maintenance (2 Yr); Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Interiors & Upholstery (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Brake & Wheel Alignment (1 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 Yr and 2); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Commerce (2 Yr); Communications Technology (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (1 Yr and 2); Culinary Arts (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (1 Yr and 2); Entrepreneurship (1 Yr); Family Living Specialist (1 Yr); Health Information Technology (1 Yr and 2); Heavy Equipment (2 Yr); Histologic Technology (1 Yr); Hotel & Motel Management (2 Yr); Interior Design (1 Yr and 2); Legal Technology (2 Yr); Machinist, General (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Office Management (2 Yr); Medical Receptionist (1 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr and 2); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Plumbing (1 Yr); Refrigeration Technology (1 Yr and 2); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Restaurant Operations (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Tourism (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

San Antonio Beauty College, No. 3

4021 Naca Perrin, San Antonio, TX 78217. Cosmetology. Contact: Rosa M. Ozuna, (210)654-9734, Fax: (210)646-6403. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,995. Enrollment: Total 142. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology

San Antonio College

1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78284. Two-Year College. Founded 1925. Contact: Dr. Lula Westrup Pelayo, Dean, Professional and Technical Educati, (210)733-2440, (210)733-2000, Fax: (210)733-2338, E-mail: lpelayo@accd.edu, Web Site: http://www.accd.edu/sac. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $371 up to 6 credits in-district; $611 to 6 credits out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 22,226. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC; ABFSE; AAMAE; ADA; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Business, International (2 Yr); Business Occupations (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Clerical, General (2 Yr); Clerk, File (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting & Design (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Operations (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Criminology - Identification Technology (2 Yr); Data Entry (1 Yr); Database Management (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (2 Yr); Drafting, Engineering (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Finance (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Geographic Information Systems (2 Yr); Geriatric Care (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Labor Studies (1 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Mortgage Broker (2 Yr); Mortuary Science (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Personnel Management (2 Yr); Public Administration Technology (2 Yr); Radio & Television - Film (2 Yr); Real Estate Management (2 Yr); Safety Technology (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Sign Language Education (2 Yr); Teacher Assistant (2 Yr)

San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants

San Pedro Towne Center, 7142 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78216. Allied Medical, Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Esther Jones, (210)733-0777, 800-999-0777, Fax: (210)735-2431, E-mail: ejones@sac-mda.com, Web Site: http://www.sacmda.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,900-$10,400. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking (9 Mo); Computer Technology (9 Mo); Dental Assisting (9 Mo); EKG Technician (8 Mo); Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (9 Mo)

Southern Careers Institute No. 1

1405 N. Main, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78212. Business. Founded 1990. Contact: Sharon McCrorey, (210)271-0096, Fax: (210)271-0234. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 75, women 150. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Administrative Assistant; Medical Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Secretarial, Administrative; Word Processing

Supersonic Travel School of San Antonio, Inc.

4335 Pedras Dr. West, Ste. 175, San Antonio, TX 78228. Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Stephen K. Mazoch, (210)736-4299, Fax: (210)736-4325, E-mail: stephen@supersonictravelschoolinc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,700. Enrollment: Total 120. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Travel Agents; Travel & Tourism

S.W. School of Business & Technical Careers

602 W. Southcross, San Antonio, TX 78221. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College, Allied Medical, Business. Founded 1979. Contact: Al Salazar, (210)921-0951, Fax: (210)921-0955, E-mail: swschoolsc602@myexcel.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies per curriculum. Enrollment: men 35, women 290. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Literacy (300 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Medical Assistant (910 Hr); Nurse, Assistant (300 Hr); Office, General (900 Hr)

Texas Careers

1015 Jackson Keller, Ste. 102A, San Antonio, TX 78213. Trade and Technical. Founded 1988. Contact: Laura Bledsoe, Dir., (210)308-8584, 800-927-8601, Fax: (210)308-8985, Web Site: http://www.texascareers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $995-$10,000. Enrollment: Total 550. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Health Aide (1 Mo); Medical Assistant (8 Mo); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (8 Mo); Paralegal (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (8 Mo)

SAN MARCOS

Southwest Texas St. Univ., Dept. of Allied Health

601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666-4605. Allied Medical. Contact: Ruth B. Welborn, Dean of Health Profession, (512)245-2111, (512)245-2364, Fax: (512)245-3791, E-mail: admissions@txstate.edu, Web Site: http://www.txstate.edu. Public. HS diploma required. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; NAEYC; SACS; ABET; NAACLS; NASM; NCATE; ABA; AACSB; ACEHSA; CADE; CAPTE; CSWE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Inhalation Therapy Technology; Respiratory Therapy

SNYDER

Western Texas College

6200 College Ave, Snyder, TX 79549. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Dr. James Palmer, Dean of Instruction, (325)573-8511, Fax: (325)573-9321, E-mail: jpalmer@wtc.edu, Web Site: http://www.wtc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 753, women 447. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Business Systems Technology (1-2 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (1 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (1-2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1-2 Yr); Golf Course Landscape Technology (1-2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1-2 Yr)

STEPHENVILLE

Stephenville Beauty College

951 S. Lillian, Stephenville, TX 76401. Cosmetology. Contact: Maretta Wolfe, (817)968-2111, Fax: (817)965-9005, E-mail: beautycollege@bluefox.tv. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,050. Enrollment: Total 21. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 hr); Manicurist (1500 Hr)

SWEETWATER

Texas State Technical College West Texas - Sweetwater Campus

300 College Dr., Sweetwater, TX 79556-4108. Trade and Technical. Founded 1970. Contact: Homer K. Taylor, Vice Chancellor, (325)235-7300, (325)235-7334, 800-592-8784, Fax: (325)235-7320, E-mail: homer.taylor@sweetwater.tstc.edu, Web Site: http://tstc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: men 931, women 676. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (4 Qt); Auto Body & Fender Repair (5 Qt); Automation Technology (8 Qt); Auto Mechanics (5 Qt); Aviation Maintenance Technology (7 Qt); Computer Science (6 Qt); Drafting & Design Technology (6 Qt); Electronics Technology (6 Qt); Emergency Medical Technology (6 Qt); Industrial Engineering Technology (6 Qt); Industrial Management & Supervision (6 Qt); Information Sciences Technology (6 Qt); Maintenance, Electronic Computer (6 Qt); Manufacturing Technology (6 Qt); Mechanics, Diesel (5 Qt); Nursing, Vocational (4 Qt); Office Technology (6 Qt); Robotics (8 Qt); Telecommunications Technology (6 Qt)

TEMPLE

Temple College

2600 S. 1st St., Temple, TX 76504-7435. Two-Year College. Founded 1926. Contact: Marc Nigliazzo, President, (254)298-8282, 800-460-4636, Fax: (254)298-8277, E-mail: marc.nigliazzo@templejc.edu, Web Site: http://www.templejc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $62 in-district; $95 outof-district; $279 out-of-state (per semester hour). Enrollment: Total 4,068. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCERT; NAACLS; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Automotive Service; Automotive Technology; Business Administration; Computer Aided Design; Computer Information Science; Criminal Justice; Electronics Technology; Management; Manufacturing Technology; Medical Laboratory Technology; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Pharmacy Technician; Respiratory Therapy; Secretarial, Medical; Secretarial, Science; Surgical Technology; Theatre Arts

TERRELL

Southwestern Christian College

200 Bowser Circle, PO Box 10, Terrell, TX 75160. Other. Founded 1950. Contact: ZoaAnn Turner, Dir., (972)524-3341, 800-925-9357, Fax: (972)563-7133, Web Site: http://www.swcc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,657/semester; room and board, $1,871/semester. Enrollment: Total 206. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Bible Study; Business Education; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Secretarial, General

TEXARKANA

Career Academy, Inc.

32 Oaklawn Village, Texarkana, TX 75501. Cosmetology. Founded 1985. Contact: Sue Gray, (903)832-1021, Fax: (903)832-1498. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 3, women 39. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Texarkana College

2500 N. Robison Rd., Texarkana, TX 75599. Two-Year College. Founded 1927. Contact: James Powell, Dean of Occupational/Technical Ed., (903)838-4541, (903)832-5565, Fax: (903)832-5030, E-mail: jpowell@texarkanacollege.edu, admissions@texarkanacollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.tc.cc.tx.us; Dr. Van Miller, Dir. of Admissions. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,200 in-state; $1,700 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,880. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (2 Yr); Agricultural Science (2 Yr); Agriculture, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (1 Yr); Banking & Finance (1 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Business Occupations; Computer Programming; Computer Science - Terminal Operation (1 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Drama - Theatre (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (1 Yr); Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Marketing & Sales (2 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Quality Control (2 Yr); Small Engine Repair (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

TEXAS CITY

College of the Mainland

1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Dr. James Templer, Dir. of Instructors, (409)938-1211, 888-258-8859, Fax: (409)938-1306, Web Site: http://www.com.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $791 in-state; $2,303 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,464. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Auto Mechanics - Diesel; Automotive Technology; Business Administration; Business Education; Criminal Justice; Data Processing; Diesel Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Drafting Technology; Early Childhood Specialist; Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Energy Systems Technology; Fire Protection Technology; Graphic Arts; Health Occupations; Law Enforcement; Nursing, Vocational; Office Administration; Office, General; Office Technology; Paramedic; Police Science; Real Estate, Basic; Welding, Arc & Gas; Welding Technology; Word Processing

TYLER

Careers Unlimited

335 S.Bonner, Tyler, TX 75702. Contact: Carl L. Negley, School director, (903)593-4424. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,375 in-state; $6,375 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 69. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Star College of Cosmetology No. 2

520 E. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702-8214. Cosmetology. Founded 1990. Contact: Alan Krumdieck, Mgr., (903)596-7860, (903)596-7862, Fax: (903)596-7867, E-mail: ak@starcollegeofcosmetology.com, admissions@starcollegeofcosmetology.com, Web Site: http://starcollegeofcosmetology.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,800-$7,025. Enrollment: Total 26. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Esthetician (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Tyler Junior College

PO Box 9020, Tyler, TX 75711. Two-Year College. Founded 1926. Contact: Dr. William R. Crowe, (903)510-2200, 800-687-5680, Fax: (903)510-2634, Web Site: http://www.tjc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $121/credit in-district; $153/credit out-of-district; $328/credit non-resident. Enrollment: men 3,119, women 4,552. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Occupations (2 Yr); Computer Technology (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Farm Management Technology (2 Yr); Fashion Merchandising (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Health Care & Management (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Ophthalmic Dispensing Technology (2 Yr); Postal Service Technology (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Recreation Leadership (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Surveying (2 Yr); Ultrasonography (18 Mo); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Tyler Junior College Associate Degree Nursing Program

PO Box 9020, 1327 South Baxter Ave., Tyler, TX 75711. Nursing, Two-Year College. Founded 1981. Contact: Joan Jones, Dean, (903)510-2869, (903)510-2507, Fax: (903)596-7923, E-mail: jjon@tjc.edu, Web Site: http://www.tjc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $121/credit in-district; $153/credit out-of-district; $328/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 181. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N. (24 Mo)

Tyler Junior College, Vocational Nursing Program at Jacksonville

PO Box 920, 1327 South Baxter Ave., Tyler, TX 75711. Nursing. Founded 1953. Contact: Joan Jones, Dean, (903)541-5533, 800-687-5680, Fax: (903)510-2786, E-mail: jjon@tjc.edu, Web Site: http://www.tjc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Enrollment: men 4. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)

UVALDE

Southwest Texas Junior College

2401 Garner Field Rd., Uvalde, TX 78801. Two-Year College, Trade and Technical, Cosmetology, Nursing. Founded 1946. Contact: Hector Gonzales, (830)278-4401, (830)591-7284, Fax: (830)591-7354, E-mail: hector.gonzales@swtjc.cc.tx.us, Web Site: http://www.swtjc.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $105/credit in-district; $118/credit out-of-district. Enrollment: Total 1,850. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness Technology (2 Yr); Air Conditioning (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Aviation Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Management; Security Training (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

VERNON

Vernon College

4400 College Dr., Vernon, TX 76384. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Joe Hite, Dean of Admissions, (940)552-6291, Fax: (940)553-3902, E-mail: jhite@vernoncollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.vernoncollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $450/semester. Enrollment: Total 2,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (1-2 Yr); Bilingual Occupations (1 Yr); Business Management (1-2 Yr); Computer Information Science (1-2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (1-2 Yr); Drafting Technology (1-2 Yr); Drug Abuse Counseling (1 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (1-2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1-2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1-2 Yr); Farm Management Technology (2 Yr); Health Technology (1 Yr); Industrial Maintenance (1 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (1-2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Administration (1 Yr); Office, General (1 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (1 Yr)

VICTORIA

Citizens Medical Center

2701 Hospital Dr., Victoria, TX 77901-5749. Allied Medical. Founded 1967. Contact: Sharla Walker, Program Director, (361)572-5031, (361)572-5062, Fax: (361)572-5091, E-mail: mjreynolds@cmcvtx.org, Web Site: http://citizensmedicalcenter.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1000. 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 (2 Yr)

Texas Vocational Schools

1921 E. Red River, Victoria, TX 77901. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Angie Boone, (361)575-4768, 800-696-4768, Fax: (361)575-4015, E-mail: tvs@victoriatexas.net, Web Site: http://www.texasvocationalschools.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies by program. Enrollment: Total 225. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (9 Mo); Administrative Assistant (9 Mo); Computer Technology (15 Mo); Electronics Technology (15 Mo); Secretarial, Junior (6 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (6 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (6 Mo); Welding, Combination (8 Mo); Word Processing (6 Mo)

Victoria College

2200 Red River, Victoria, TX 77901. Two-Year College. Founded 1925. Contact: LaVern Dentler, Registrar, (361)573-3291, (361)572-6408, Fax: (361)572-3850, E-mail: lavern.dentler@victoriacollege.edu, registrar@victoriacollege.edu, Web Site: http://www.victoriacollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,170 in-state; $2,010 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,584. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1-2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Fire Fighting (1 Yr); Inhalation Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (1-2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office Technology (1-2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

WACO

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, School of Medical Technology

3000 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708. Allied Medical. Founded 1961. Contact: Kele Johnson, Dir., (254)202-8133, (254)202-8132, Fax: (254)202-7922, E-mail: kjohnson@hillcrest.net, Web Site: http://hillcrest.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: late fee $500. Enrollment: Total 5. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology (1 Yr)

McLennan Community College

1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Donnie Hagan, Dean of Technical Education, (254)299-8647, Fax: (254)299-8693, E-mail: dhagan@mclennan.edu, Web Site: http://www.mclennan.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $53/semester hr. district, $65/semester hr. out-of-district, $113 out-of-state; plus fees. Enrollment: Total 8,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; NAACLS; NLNAC; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Junior (1 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Business Management (1 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming (1 Yr); Correctional Science (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Desktop Publishing (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Geriatric Care (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (1 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (1 Yr); Mental Health Technology (2 Yr); Mental Retardation Assistant (1 Yr); Microcomputers (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Paralegal (2 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (1 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (1 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Youth Services (2 Yr)

Texas State Technical College at Waco

3801 Campus Dr., Waco, TX 76705. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Dawn Khoury, (254)867-3036, 800-867-8784, Fax: (254)867-2250. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $26 per credit hour, resident; $80 per credit hour, non-resident. Enrollment: men 3,254, women 949. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (1 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Aircraft Flight Instruction (2 Yr); Audiovisual Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Avionics (2 Yr); Biomedical Electronics (1 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Aided Manufacturing (1 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (1 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Health Technology (2 Yr); Heavy Equipment (1 Yr); Industrial Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2 Yr); Instrumentation Technology (2 Yr); Laser Technology (2 Yr); Machine Shop (1 Yr); Manufacturing Technology (2 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Yr); Mechanics, Heavy Equipment (2 Yr); Mechanics, Power Plant (2 Yr); Mechanics, Truck (2 Yr); Nuclear Technology (2 Yr); Radiation Protection (2 Yr); Radio Communications (1 Yr); Radio Electronics (1 Yr); Safety Technology (2 Yr); Technician, Industrial Service (2 Yr); Television Servicing, Maintenance & Repair (2 Yr); Welding, Combination (1 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

WAXAHACHIE

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Other. Founded 1944. Contact: Eddie Davis, (972)937-4010, 888-937-7248, Fax: (972)923-8134, E-mail: edavis@sagu.edu, Web Site: http://www.sagu.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $315 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 849, women 853. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

WEATHERFORD

Weatherford College

225 College Park Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086. Two-Year College. Founded 1869. Contact: Ralph Willingham, (817)594-5471, (817)598-6248, 800-287-5471, Fax: (817)598-6205, E-mail: willingham@wc.edu, Web Site: http://www.wc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $29/semester hr, in-district; $37/semester hr, out-of-district; $80/semester hr, nonresident. Enrollment: men 1,442, women 2,161. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Horse Management (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (1 Yr); Office, General (2 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Veterinary Assistant (1 Yr)

WESLACO

South Texas Vocational-Technical Institute

2419 E. Haggar Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596. Business. Founded 1973. Contact: Juan Montemayor, School Dir., (956)969-1564, 888-279-3556, Fax: (956)969-1887, Web Site: http://www.stvt.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Year. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 45, women 115. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: COE; ASHP. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (12 Mo); Accounting, Junior (8 Mo); Clerical, General (8 Mo); Computer Programming (14 Mo); Dark Room, Advanced (8 Mo); Receptionist (6 Mo); Secretarial, Executive (12 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (12 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (12 Mo)

WHARTON

Wharton County Junior College

911 Boling Hwy., Wharton, TX 77488. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Betty A. McCrohan, Pres., (979)532-4560, 800-561-9252, Fax: (409)532-6526, Web Site: http://www.wcjc.cc.tx.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $54/credit in-district; $90/credit out-of-district; $122/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: men 2,395, women 3,511. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS; ADA; CAAHEP; AHIMA; CAPTE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration (2 Yr); Agricultural Science (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Health Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Record Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

WICHITA FALLS

Midwestern State University, Health Science Division

3400 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Allied Medical. Contact: Dr.M.L. Waring, (817)689-4597. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 5,285. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

WOODVILLE

Tyler County Hospital - School of Vocational Nursing

1100 West Bluff, Woodville, TX 75979. Founded 1960. Contact: Eva Stanley, R.N., (409)283-6460, (409)283-6462, Fax: (409)283-7424, E-mail: tylerrn549@aol.com, Web Site: http://www.tchospital.us. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $4,500. Enrollment: men 4, women 32. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo)