The Katharine Gibbs School in
Melville, New York
Melville is an affluent hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. The population was 19,284 at the 2020 census.
History
The area was known to the Native Americans as ''Suns ...
, offers specialized
associate and
bachelor degree
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s and certificates to
post-secondary
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students.
Katharine Gibbs schools, founded in 1911, are
for-profit institutions. In 2004, Gibbs – Melville announced a new game and web design degree. The ''
Community College Week'' magazine recognized Gibbs – Melville's Criminal Justice program in their report on the nation's “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in July 2007.
Programs
Associate of Occupational Studies (designed to be 18 months)
*Business Administration (Specializations in Accounting or Marketing)
*Game and Web Design
Bachelor's of Applied Science (designed to be 24 months)
*Computer Science
*Pre-Law
*Graphic Design
*Business Management
*Health Care Administration
Associate of Applied Science (designed to be 18 months)
*Computer Network Operations
*Criminal Justice
*Graphic Design
*Health Care Management: Long Term Care
Certificate Programs
*Computer Technical Support (designed to be 9 months)
Admissions
Admission requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an application, application fee, signing an enrollment agreement, and a personal interview. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Campus
The campus is located at 320 South Service Road, Melville, New York. Campus is open from 8:00am to 10:50pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday.
Transition to Sanford Brown Institute
Since December 8, 2008, the Katharine Gibbs School campus is
Sanford-Brown Institute.
Accreditation
Katharine Gibbs School – Melville is accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
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(ACICS) to award certificates and associate degrees.
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It is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York is responsible for the general supervision of all educational activities within New York State, presiding over University of the State of New York and the New York State Education Depa ...
to confer the Associate in Applied Science, the Associate in Occupational Studies, and certificate programs.
References
External links
Katharine Gibbs College – Melville
Map of Katharine Gibbs School – Melville
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For-profit universities and colleges in the United States
Private universities and colleges in New York (state)
Educational institutions established in 1911
Universities and colleges in Suffolk County, New York
1911 establishments in New York (state)