City College
AccountingBroadcastingEmergency Medical ServicesLegal Assisting/ParalegalManagementMedical AssistingMedical Office Admin./Insurance Billing and CodingPrivate Investigations ServicesProject ManagementMental Health TechnologyPhlebotomistMedical Office Admin./Billing and CodingPrivate Investigation Services
About Us
A Rich History of Quality EducationCity College was originally established as Draughon's College of Business, a branch of Draughon's Junior College of Business founded in 1895, in Paducah, Kentucky. In 1986, the College changed its name to CareerCom College of Business, and in December, 1986, was accredited as a free-standing institution by the Accrediting Commission of the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools. In 1987, the College was purchased by Career City College, Inc., and became known as CAREER CITY COLLEGE. In May, 1988, Career City College, Inc. established a branch campus in Gainesville, Florida. The college received approval from the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities to offer Associate of Science Degrees at the Ft. Lauderdale campus in Fall, 1989, and at the Gainesville campus in Fall, 1991. In May, 1992, the College received recognition by the Internal Revenue Service as a Non-Profit Organization 501(c)(3). The officers and control of the institution remained the same. The College revised its name to City College in January, 1994. In June, 1997, City College expanded its educational facilities to include a branch in South Miami, Florida. Accreditation City College is a Senior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Diplomas, Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees. City College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, divisions of Non-public Career Education and Independent Colleges and Universities, to confer Diplomas, Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees.
Information on Programs Offered: Accounting principles are the basis behind every successful business from accounts payable and receivable, to tax preparation and auditing. Companies need good people who have the skills and knowledge to work with the numbers of their business.
City College's computer-based program offers students the opportunity to get a solid business and accounting background. They will be equipped with the skills to enter or advance in the accounting or bookkeeping field.
- Accounting
- Inventory Evaluation
- Accounting for Fixed Assets
- Analyzing Financial Statements
- Corporate Accounting
- Payroll Accounting
- Auditing
Talented and creative individuals drive the highly competative field of Broadcasting. The City College School of Broadcasting aims at preparing Television and Radio professionals both on air and behind the scenes.
Today's Broadcast professionals must possess performance skill, creativity, marketing savvy and equipment agility. The broadcasting industry is exciting and rewarding, and this program's competitive core ensures a successful career for the trained and motivated individual.
While theory is an important part of the curriculum, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the actual practice of Broadcasting in order to prepare you for your first job and to allow you to grow within the industry. At City College, you'll take a hands-on approach to learning the Broadcasting business. With a full TV studio, video production suites, a campus radio station, mock radio studios and audio production suites, you'll get practical experience while earning your Associate of Science Degree. From show prep, writing for broadcast, and vocal interpretation to operating equipment our Broadcasting School Program at City College prepares students for entry-level positions in the exciting broadcast industry.
The South Florida area is perfect for the study of Broadcasting. Miami/Fort Lauderdale is one of the top 20 television markets in the country. It is also a major hub for international business, the U.S. center for the cruise industry, a huge tourism and service area, and home to a wide variety of mass media agencies. Electing to take an optional internship at one of South Florida's radio or TV stations will add credibility to your resume.
- Broadcast Journalism
- Broadcast Advertising and Sales
- Voice and Diction
- Radio Station Operations
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- On-Air Programming
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) major combines Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedics courses, inclusive of clinical externships in hospitals, ambulance services and fire rescue services. Graduates are preparied with the knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. Curriculum is provided by the United States Government. Additional training in biological, chemical and hazardous materials is included. Schedule a visit to City College today
Complete your EMS Degree in 18 months. You will receive hands-on EMS training in South Florida's busiest trauma centers, Fire Rescue Departments and Ambulance Services.
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic Laboratory
- Paramedic Externship
The legal assistant plays a vital role in the American justice system. Yearly increases in court caseloads increase the demand for skilled professionals. Attorneys are in need of trained legal assistants to research, draft legal documents and prepare cases for litigation.
In the City College Legal Assisting Program, you'll study various types of law, effective research techniques, preparation of legal documents and computer applications. Through externship, you'll get practical experience in a professional legal office before you graduate. Schedule a visit to City College today In less than two years, you'll earn your Associate of Science Degree in Legal Assisting. Get started now on an exciting career in the legal field at City College.
- General Law
- Criminal Law and Procedures
- Torts
- Family Law
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Writing and Research
- Court Proceedings and Litigation
- Contracts and Commercial Transactions
The Business Administration - Management curriculum encompasses many different areas. You will study organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, strategic management, human resource management, and operations management. Schedule a visit to City College today You will also become proficient in communication skills and practical managing techniques, while acquiring a strong liberal arts background. You will study management with a focus on tomorrow, so that you will be prepared for corporate life in the future.
- Business Principles
- Management
- Business Law and Ethics
- Human Resources
- Accounting
- Professional Strategies
The Medical Assisting major provides students with the opportunity to develop clinical, laboratory, and the clerical skills required to be successful in employment in a health care facility. Students receive extensive core didactic medical science courses and clinical training giving them the required knowledge to successfully pass their certification exam. Schedule a visit to City College today
Students will also have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to actual work experiences while on externship at a College approved site.
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Phlebotomy
- CPR and Medical Emergencies
- Exam Room Procedures
- Clinical Lab Procedures
The Medical Office Administration major with a Track in Insurance Billing and Coding provides students with the necessary background, knowledge, and specialized skills for a career in the medical billing and coding profession. Visit City College today. Secretarial and administrative skills are emphasized, providing graduates with the opportunity to qualify for entry level opportunities such as Medical Coding Clerk, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, and Medical Office Assistant. The Medical Office Administration major with a Track in Insurance Billing and Coding provides students with the necessary background, knowledge, and specialized skills for a career in the medical billing and coding profession. Schedule a visit to City College today Secretarial and administrative skills are emphasized, providing graduates with the opportunity to qualify for entry level opportunities such as Medical Coding Clerk, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, and Medical Office Assistant. The Mental Health Technology Major prepares students with the technical abilities needed for the mental health profession. As the focus moves from institutionalized rehabilitative services to developmental community-based service, Mental Health Technologists are in great demand. Schedule a visit to City College today
Students are given the opportunity to develop the clinical and administrative skills necessary to work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals in the mental health field. The program includes a clinical externship in which classroom knowledge is applied in actual work situations at an approved mental health facility.
Graduates will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam for psychiatric technicians.
- Assessments and Interventions
- Counseling Skills
- Mental Health Externships
- Abnormal Psychology
The Phlebotomist Diploma program's curriculum is designed to train students in intravenous blood withdrawals in a minimum amount of time. General medical science courses are provided in addition to learning writing and computer skills. Schedule a visit to City College today
Lecture courses are reinforced through clinical laboratory courses. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to actual work experience while on an externship at a College approved site. Full-scale investigations can be challenging and exciting. Knowing where to find vital information can make the difference between success and failure, weeks of work or just a few hours of searching in the right place. The strategies behind an investigation can be very intriguing. Visit City College today.
The Private Investigations Services Program equips graduates with the skills necessary to conduct an in-depth investigation. The hands-on approach that City College's instructors use is invaluable to you when you go out on your own investigations. Graduates will be equipped for entry- level positions into any size agency, from the one man sole proprietor to the full scale multi-investigator agency. Upon obtaining an Associate of Science Degree in Private Investigation, you will need only one year of internship to become a fully licensed "C" investigator.
- Principles of Investigation
- Interviews and Statements
- Insurance Investigation
- Criminal Investigation
- Fraud Investigation
- Surveillance
- Private Investigation
Full-scale investigations can be challenging and exciting. Knowing where to find vital information can make the difference between success and failure, weeks of work or just a few hours of searching in the right place. The strategies behind an investigation can be very intriguing.
The Private Investigations Services Program equips graduates with the skills necessary to conduct an in-depth investigation. The hands-on approach that City College's instructors use is invaluable to you when you go out on your own investigations. Schedule a visit to City College today Graduates will be equipped for entry- level positions into any size agency, from the one man sole proprietor to the full scale multi-investigator agency. Upon obtaining an Associate of Science Degree in Private Investigation, you will need only one year of internship to become a fully licensed "C" investigator.
- Principles of Investigation
- Interviews and Statements
- Insurance Investigation
- Criminal Investigation
- Fraud Investigation
- Surveillance
- Private Investigation
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program with a concentration in Project Management is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and complete a particular project in their area of previous technical training. This program is designed as a degree completion program for AS degree holders from any nationally or regionally accredited college and will provide a student with preparation for advancement through the concentration skill set of project management. Schedule a visit to City College today Technical expertise in applied management will prepare students for supervisory roles of other technical staff, mid-level management and administrative positions in both corporate and government communities. Thus graduates of local Associate of Science degree programs will develop the tools for advancement or possible career shift in leadership positions within their local, national, or international corporate and government communities. 3 Campus Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gainesville, FL
Miami, FL
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