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==History== |
==History== |
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Carrington College California was founded in 1967 in Sacramento, California and was formerly known as Western Career College. The college was established to help meet the educational needs of the local health care community. |
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The Education Corporation of America (“EdCOA, Inc.”) purchased the college in 1983. |
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In 1969, the College was purchased and underwent its first name change, to "Western College of Allied Health Careers – A Bryman School." The Education Corporation of America (“EdCOA, Inc.”) purchased the college in 1983 and changed its name to "Western Career College." In 1986, WCC opened a second campus in the [[Bayfair Center]] in [[San Leandro, California]]. The third campus opened in 1997 in [[Pleasant Hill, California]]. |
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In December 2003, U.S. Education Corporation, a California-based company, acquired Western Career College.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.carringtoncollegesgroup.com/20100326-western-career-college-and-apollo-college-unify-brands-under-carrington-college-name.asp|title = Western Career College and Apollo College Unify Brands Under 'Carrington College' Name|publisher = Carrington College Groups|accessdate = 7.26.2013}}</ref> |
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WCC earned accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] in June 2001. ACCJC-WASC approved a change of ownership in January 2003. The following February, the [[U.S. Education Corporation]]’s purchase of WCC was finalized. The College then opened two additional campuses, one in [[Citrus Heights, California|Citrus Heights]] and one in [[Stockton, California|Stockton]]. After submitting a substantive change report to ACCJC-WASC, both locations were approved in December 2003. |
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In September 2008, U.S. Education Corporation was acquired by DeVry Inc.<ref>{{Cite journal|title = Carrington College California Catalog 3.2|date = May 2013|url = http://carrington.edu/carrington-college-california/catalog/|publisher = Carrington College|accessdate = 7.26.2013}}</ref> |
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The College expanded in August 2005 by merging the operations and programs of Silicon Valley College (SVC) with Western Career College. SVC was owned by U.S. Education and was nationally accredited by the [[Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology]] (ACCSCT). This merger expanded college locations to Antioch (originally in Walnut Creek), Emeryville and San Jose. The Fremont location of SVC was merged with the WCC San Jose location shortly after the college merger. The ACCJC-WASC re-accreditation process was completed in March 2007 and accreditation was reaffirmed in June 2008. |
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On June 30, 2010, Western Career College changed its name to Carrington College California to better reflect its health care programs. |
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George Montgomery, the U.S. Education Corporation's president and chief executive officer, brokered a deal under which the company was acquired by [[DeVry|DeVry Inc.]] in September 2008.<ref name=paulpr>{{cite press release |title=Robert Paul Named President of Carrington Colleges Group |url=http://www.thestreet.com/story/11033650/1/robert-paul-named-president-of-carrington-colleges-group.html |publisher=DeVry, Inc. |date=March 7, 2011 |accessdate=2011-04-18}}</ref> |
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Carrington College California has grown to 8 campuses located around California. The campuses offer varying associate degree and certificate programs.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://carrington.edu/schools/|title = Campus Locations|accessdate = 7.26.2013|publisher = Carrington College}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Western Career College changed its name to Carrington College California. This was a [[brand|rebrand]]ing intended to align it with Apollo College, also owned by DeVry, which was simultaneously rebranded as [[Carrington College (US)|Carrington College]]. DeVry announced the name changes in March 2010; they took effect on June 30, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EMHS0O0.htm |title=Western Career College, Apollo College renamed |author= |date=March 26, 2010 |work=[[Bloomberg Businessweek|Businessweek.com]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=April 18, 2011}}</ref> |
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The enrollment of new students in the Carrington Colleges declined in 2010 by 19 percent – more than DeVry had anticipated. The total enrollment in the college group also fell, with the number of total students placed at 10,942 in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9JVANU80.htm |title=DeVry students surge into nursing, online programs |author= |date=December 7, 2010 |work=Businessweek.com |publisher=Associated Press |accessdate=April 18, 2011}}</ref> |
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Montgomery is retiring at the end of 2011; he will be succeeded as president of the Carrington Colleges Group by Robert Paul, DeVry University's vice president for metro operations.<ref name=paulpr></ref> |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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Revision as of 18:10, 26 July 2013
| Motto | It's Your Time, Soar |
|---|---|
| Type | For-Profit |
| Established | 1967 |
| President | Jeffrey R. Akens |
| Location | Multiple; California |
| Campus | Urban; Suburban |
| Website | [1] |
Carrington College California, formerly known as Western Career College, is a privately held, for-profit institution of higher education. Carrington College California, along with co-operating division Carrington College, is operated by Carrington Colleges Group, Inc., a subsidiary of DeVry Inc. The College offers specialized and hands-on experiences in allied healthcare at its 8 campuses throughout California.
History
Carrington College California was founded in 1967 in Sacramento, California and was formerly known as Western Career College. The college was established to help meet the educational needs of the local health care community.
The Education Corporation of America (“EdCOA, Inc.”) purchased the college in 1983.
In December 2003, U.S. Education Corporation, a California-based company, acquired Western Career College.[1]
In September 2008, U.S. Education Corporation was acquired by DeVry Inc.[2]
On June 30, 2010, Western Career College changed its name to Carrington College California to better reflect its health care programs.
Carrington College California has grown to 8 campuses located around California. The campuses offer varying associate degree and certificate programs.[3]
Academics
Carrington College California offers the following certification and/or degree programs.
- Criminal Justice – Associate Degree
- Dental Assisting – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Dental Hygiene – Associate Degree
- Health Care Administration – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Massage Therapy – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Medical Assisting – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Medical Billing and Coding – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Pharmacy Technology – Associate Degree
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Associate Degree
- Registered Nursing LVN to RN – Associate Degree
- Respiratory Care – Associate Degree
- Surgical Technology – Certificate, Associate Degree
- Veterinary Technology – Associate Degree
- Vocational Nursing – Certificate, Associate Degree
Locations
Carrington College California home office is located in Sacramento, Calif. The nine California campuses are located:[4]
- Antioch, California (Programs offered: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Technology and Vocational Nursing)
- Citrus Heights, California (Programs offered: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Care Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technology, Surgical Technology and Veterinary Technology)
- Pleasant Hill, California (Programs offered: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Fitness Training, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care and Veterinary Technology)
- Pomona, California (Programs offered: Medical Assisting and Veterinary Technology)
- Sacramento, California (Programs offered: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, Registered Nursing, Veterinary Technology and Vocational Nursing)
- San Jose, California (Programs offered: Architectural and Design Drafting, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Graphic Design, Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology and Vocational Nursing)
- San Leandro, California (Programs offered: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Technology and Vocational Nursing)
- Stockton, California (Programs offered: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Health Care Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology and Veterinary Technology)
Programs offered online include: Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Graphic Design, Health Care Administration, Medical Billing and Coding, and Sales and Marketing.[5]
Accreditation
Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education, Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and College.[6]
References
- ^ "Western Career College and Apollo College Unify Brands Under 'Carrington College' Name". Carrington College Groups. Retrieved 7.26.2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Carrington College California Catalog 3.2". Carrington College. May 2013. Retrieved 7.26.2013.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Campus Locations". Carrington College. Retrieved 7.26.2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Carrington College". Carrington College. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "Carrington College Online". Carrington College. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ^ "Accreditation". Carrington College. Retrieved 2010-08-01.