Mission

The mission of Penn Foster College is to provide general, technical, and professional undergraduate education that is accessible and affordable and that will prepare its graduates to advance or change their careers, develop marketable skills, and gain an appetite for lifelong learning. The school regularly assesses fulfillment of its mission and achievement of institutional effectiveness through ongoing studies of student learning, measurement of student satisfaction, and evaluation of the career outcomes of graduates.

Bachelor’s Degrees

• Business Management – Bachelor’s Degree
• Criminal Justice – Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degrees

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Computer Information Systems
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Fashion Merchandising NEW!
• Finance
• Graphic Design
• Health Information Technology
• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Medical Assistant
• Paralegal Studies
• PC Maintenance Technology
• Retail Management
• Veterinary Technician

Undergraduate Certificates

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in General Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources

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The focus at New England Tech is to give each student a solid balance: a base of analytical skills with hands-on training. Most of our Associate Degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months and our Bachelor’s Degree programs in as little as 3 years. Today, enrollment has grown to 3,000 students.

The heart and soul of these programs are the teachers. Faculty members have been chosen for their exceptional talent, expertise and practical experience. Equip them with the latest technology and resources, and it’s no wonder our students enter the job market so well prepared.

New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

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Abram Friedman Occupational Center
is committed to providing its diverse student population the academic,
technical and life skills needed for personal growth and/or economical
potential.

VISION:

Abram Friedman Occupational Center’s vision is to create educational pathways
leading to higher education to support our students’ goals.

Accreditation

Abram Friedman Occupational Center is:

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Bureau of Higher Education

Recognized by the California Department of Education for high school diplomas, work-study participation, and College Work-Study programs.

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC).

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The mission of Platt College San Diego is to identify the natural talents of our students and build those talents into strengths that will serve as personal assets in a career oriented society. Our mission includes the promotion of self-belief, respect for others and a commitment to the ethic of focused work.

Objectives

Platt College San Diego seeks to teach our students both traditional and contemporary skills within a supportive environment that stimulates the incubation of new ideas and stretches the minds and talents of our students. Because the fields in which we instruct are in a constant state of development, our emphasis is on providing a foundation in problem solving skills to meet future challenges and the needs of a changing and constantly evolving job market.

Platt Facilities

Platt College San Diego consists of approximately 16,700 square feet of classrooms, computer labs, administrative areas and a library. The facilities for core curriculum courses accommodate a maximum of 28 students. The general education lecture classrooms accommodate a maximum of 30 students. Class sizes vary, but the average per session is 28 students at the associate terms and 20 students at the specialized terms. In all cases, class sizes are carefully controlled to provide individualized assistance to the student body. Platt College San Diego consistently update equipment and software to remain current with high-end industries within the professional realm. For a list of current equipment & software please contact the admissions department.back to top

Campus Accessibility

The campus is accessible to the physically challenged with designated parking and an elevator. The facilities and equipment comply with all federal, state and local ordinances relating to fire, building, health and safety codes. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in school are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Dean of Education (619) 265-0107 early in the semester, so accommodations can be made as soon as possible. Platt College San Diego is committed to make all reasonable accommodations.back to top

Library

The campus maintains a central library with additional reference material for courses of study at Platt College San Diego. Resource materials include general and specific subject reference books and magazines, trade publications, computer hardware and software guides and manuals. Online computer use is available in the library and in classrooms. The institution also maintains an online resource list created by Platt College Faculty, which links the student to various research guides and other reference materials.back to top

Accreditation & Awards

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, accredit Platt College San Diego. The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions. Platt College San Diego and our educational programs are approved to operate by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Education. Approved to operate, means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Platt College is authorized by Federal law to enroll non-immigrant aliens. Platt College San Diego is approved for V.A. benefits.back to top

Memberships

Platt College San Diego maintains membership in the following organizations:

• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
• Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU)
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)
• The California Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA)
• California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS)
• Career College Association (CCA)
• International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA)
• National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
• National Resume Writers Association
• Printing Industries Association of San Diego (PIASD)
• Professional International Educators Roundtable (PIER)
• San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Instructors at Platt College San Diego also maintain individual memberships in many relevant professional associations including the San Diego Screenwriters Association, the Ad Club of San Diego and the San Diego Macintosh Multimedia Users Group. Professional organizations offer continuing education opportunities for faculty.

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