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Private colleges on Long Island

Monday, May 24th, 2010

When researching post-secondary education options, you’ll probably be overwhelmed with the large number of institutions to choose from. No matter where you live, it’s likely you have access to private, public and community colleges which offer programs of study related to your field of interest. If you can afford it, education in private colleges comes with a number of benefits such as smaller class sizes allowing for individual attention, emphasis on skills development and up-to-date training, directly applicable in the workforce.

Adelphi University

1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(800) ADELPHI

The main campus in Garden City offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, post-doctoral study and adult education programs in arts, education, business, clinical psychology, social work, nursing and other health sciences. Adelphi University is committed to providing a high-quality education for all of its students.

 

Briarcliffe College

1055 Stewart Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 918-3600
 
225 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 654-5300 

Briarcliffe College has two campuses located in suburban Long Island; it offers professional educational programs in various fields of business, technology and graphic design at diploma, associate, and baccalaureate levels.

 

Dowling College

Idle Hour Blvd.
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 369-5464

Dowling College serves more than 6,500 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students through its four schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Aviation. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, Dowling offers small classes at convenient times, each led by faculty members who are active leaders in their respective fields.

 

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549
(516) 463-6600

With more than 140 undergraduate and 150 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Law, Education and Allied Human Services and Honors studies, Hofstra University offers all the resources you need to succeed in your chosen field of study.

 

Hunter Business School

3601 Hempstead Tpke,
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
 
3247 Route 112, #2,
Medford, NY 11763
(631) 736-7360

 With two locations – in Levittown and Medford, Hunter Business School trains you in a minimum amount of time so that you won’t have to spend years away from family and friends. Their programs can be completed in less than a year. Their programs include accounting, business, medical billing, networking and many more.

 

Island Drafting & Technical Institute

128 Broadway,
Amityville, NY
(631) 691-8733

The school offers specialized training in just 15 months, with Associate Degree programs available in the following fields:

  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design – Architectural
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design – Mechanical
  • Electronic and Computer Service Technology

 

Katharine Gibbs School – Melville

320 South Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 370-3300

Katharine Gibbs School offers career based courses of study, including in-demand fields like criminal justice, graphic and web design, business administration and health care management. Located in Melville, New York, near the intersection of the Long Island Expressway and New York State Route 110, Katharine Gibbs School provides career training to Long Island’s residents. Small class sizes and skilled faculty promotes each student’s personal growth and success.

 

New York Institute of Technology

Northern Blvd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
(516) 686-7520

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), founded in 1955, offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in more than 100 fields of study. It provides career-oriented education and has more than 15,000 students.

 

Sanford-Brown Institute

711 Stewart Ave, Fl 2nd,
Garden City, NY 11530
(516)247-2900

At SBI, they focus on short-term programs that give you the opportunity to customize your skills in order to meet the specific needs of a future work setting. Their health care training programs can be completed in as little as nine months. New classes start approximately every five weeks, with flexible day and evening scheduling.

 

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

440 West Neck Road
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-0483

The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception is the Roman Catholic center of theological education, and pastoral and spiritual formation on Long Island. It offers Master’s degrees in Theology and Divinity, and a Doctoral degree in Ministry.

 

Southampton College

Long Island University
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-4000

The college provides credit and non-credit courses for career advancement and personal enrichment to nearly 1,000 students. The School’s Center for Creative Retirement engages post-career residents in study of current affairs, the arts, history and science.

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Comparing online colleges

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Many schools offer online degrees and taking course in the comfort of your home is becoming more and more popular among students nowadays. Before you make a decision which one to choose, take into consideration the following factors: 

Admission

Online college admissions requirements vary widely. Some colleges have a regular admission process including essays, recommendation letters and interviews. Others have almost no restrictions as to who may apply and accept all applicants, allowing them to begin courses within a week. Consider your ability to meet admissions requirements and your desired start date.

Class schedules

Different colleges have different requirements on when you are to complete your courses – some may allow you to study at your own pace, some may have deadlines and some may require you to log on at a certain time each week for real-time learning. Determine what the best way to study is for you – ask yourself whether you achieve better results when you have set class times or prefer to study when it’s convenient for you.

College accreditation

That’s one of the most important factors to consider when choosing an online college. Find out whether the school has a regional accreditation – it will make it easier for you to find jobs, transfer credits and use your degree to apply for graduate programs.

Testing

 Course exams are an integral part of every college experience, and online education is no exception. That being said, keep in mind that each school has its unique requirements when it comes to testing. Some require you to take all exams at a proctored testing center, others allow most tests to be completed online. When choosing an online college, think about how you prefer to complete your exams and whether the schools testing centers or campus are close and easily accessible to you.

Residency requirements

When it comes to residency requirements, some colleges allow students to earn degrees entirely through the internet, others require you to attend seminars or summertime forums, and third require students to spend several semesters on campus before they are eligible for online programs. Consider which option fits your lifestyle best and which school would be more convenient to attend if needed – you probably wouldn’t want to travel out of state just to attend a course.

While most degrees offered by colleges are legitimate, some are not, so be sure to do your research in advance. You can easily spot an online degree scam if:

  • There’s no contact information listed on their website;
  • They state that you can earn a degree in just few days or weeks;
  • The college is not accredited;
  • The site sells fake diplomas;
  • Earning a degree from them seems too easy, affordable and fast.

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Long Island Community Colleges

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Long Island is home to many prestigious colleges and universities. Since expensive four-year residential colleges aren’t an option for everyone, community colleges offer many education programs related to in-demand fields without the five-digit price tag. Not only will it help you develop valuable skills but can also get you started on the career of your choice. In addition to that you can always transfer to another school since credits from community colleges are accepted almost everywhere. 

Suffolk County Community College (SCCC)

Established in 1959, Suffolk County Community College is a two-year school sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County. It offers over 65 degree programs, including liberal arts, business, veterinary science, engineering and technology, health and human services, nursing, education, computer technology and communications among many others, all of which are led by faculty with credentials from many of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Small class sizes enable professors to give close one-on-one attention to each student. 

Many graduates continue on to four-year institutions like Columbia, Harvard and Cornell. SCCC has transfer and dual admissions agreements with quite a few local and out-of-state colleges, which means that you can earn your associate’s degree from Suffolk and then transfer with full credit to a highly rated four-year college or university to pursue your bachelor’s degree. 

With easily-accessible campus locations in Selden, Riverhead, Sayville and Brentwood, and flexible scheduling, SCCC gives you the opportunity to attend whenever it’s convenient for you – days, evenings or weekends. A broad range of extracurricular activities, championship athletic teams, and numerous unified transfer programs are just some of the many advantages that have made SCCC a first-choice college for over 22,000 Long Island students. 

Nassau Community College (NCC)
One Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530
516-572-7501

Nassau Community College is the largest single-campus, two-year college in New York. Created as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1959, today it has more than 22,000 full- and part-time students and nearly 15,000 continuing and professional students. Ranking between #10 and #4 in various studies of graduation rates among its programs, NCC is considered to be one of the best community colleges not only in NY, but in the entire country as well.

Many programs for all types of interests are offered at NCC – programs designed to prepare students who wish to transfer to a university, various occupational subjects and programs of general interest as well as programs for older adults, among many others. Nassau Community College awards the largest number of Associate degrees in the State of NY and the third largest number of Associate degrees for two-year public colleges in the US per year. Alumni often transfer to prestigious colleges such as Cornell, SUNY Stony Brook and Hofstra.

Its distinguished faculty, modern facilities, picturesque historical architecture, and superior classroom and laboratory space make it a popular college among Long Island students. With more than 60 fields of study, one of the best teacher-student ratios in the state and access to the latest technology, Nassau Community College provides you with a place where you can reach your goals.

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