Charter College is a network of private,
for-profit independent institutions of higher education.
Charter College offers programs in healthcare, business, veterinary science, information technology, and select trade careers. Charter operates campuses in five states and offers certificates, associate, and bachelor's degrees. Fully online programs are available for select programs.
History
Charter College was founded in by Doctor Milton Byrd, former Provost at
Florida International University
Florida International University (FIU) is a public university, public research university with its main campus in Miami-Dade County. Founded in 1965, the school opened its doors to students in 1972. FIU has grown to become the third-largest uni ...
and President of
Chicago State University
Chicago State University (CSU) is a predominantly black public university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1867 as the Cook County Normal School, it was an innovative teachers college. Eventually the Chicago Public Schools assumed control of t ...
with a campus in Anchorage, Alaska. In the more than 30 years since they opened their doors, Charter has opened campuses in 14 additional cities and has added online degree programs, as well.
In 2016, Charter Institute was developed to bring the Charter education approach to New Mexico.
Accreditation
Charter College is accredited by the
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is a recognized higher education accreditation organization in the United States specializing in the institutional accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions that offer allied hea ...
to award bachelor of science degrees, associate of applied science degrees, certificates, and non-credit courses. Charter College also holds programmatic accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program from th
Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing
References
External links
Official websiteCharter College Student Portal
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