Missouri College

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Missouri College
Established: 1963
Type: Private, For Profit
President: Karl Petersen
Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Website: Missouri College

Missouri College, located in metropolitan St. Louis, was founded in 1963. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology(ACCSCT). Missouri College offers Bachelor’s degrees in ppBusiness Administration]]: Business Management, Business Administration: Healthcare Management and Digital Animation and Specialized Associate degrees in Business Administration, Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Massage Science. The school also offers Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant diplomas.[1]

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[edit] History

Missouri College was founded by Dr. S.L. Gilberg, D.D.S., in 1963. It was originally named the Missouri School for Doctors’ Assistants in Clayton, Missouri. Gilberg was the executive director until 1966.

The school introduced a Dental Assistant program in 1969. A year later, the college became accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Missouri moved to its present location on Manchester Road in 1971.

In 1989, Missouri added a Computer Office Assistant program to its new business division. The school was also approved to grant degrees in 1993. In 1995, the school changed its name from the Missouri School for Doctors’ Assistants to Missouri College.

The school expanded its curriculum in 1999 when it added a Massage Therapy Program and again in 2000 with the introduction of an Information Technology Program.

Missouri College was acquired by Career Education Corporation in September 2002.[2]

[edit] Programs

  • Business Administration Program
  • Dental Assistant Program
  • Massage Therapy Program
  • Medical Assistant Program
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Massage Science

[edit] Campus

The campus of Missouri College in St. Louis, Missouri consists of five buildings. The campus offers classrooms, offices and student lounges. Parking is available for students and faculty. The campus is also located near Manchester Bi-State bus stops and two Interstate Highways.[2]

[edit] City of St. Louis, Missouri

Missouri College is located in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. In the past years St. Louis has undergone many renewal projects and continues to renew many parts of St. Louis.[3] St. Louis is a large and thriving metropolis, with a population of 348,189 the city is a diverse city for students.[4]

[edit] Accreditation

Missouri College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).[5]

[edit] Resources

Missouri College 2005-2006 Catalog

  1. ^ Missouri College Student Catalog
  2. ^ a b Missouri College
  3. ^ A history of St. Louis
  4. ^ St. Louis, Missouri (MO) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news
  5. ^ ACCSCT

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