Briarcliffe College - Patchogue was a campus of

Briarcliffe College Briarcliffe College was a private for-profit college with two campuses on Long Island, New York. It was owned by Career Education Corporation. The Bethpage campus served Nassau County, New York, and the Patchogue campus was in Suffolk Count ...

located in

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, on the south shore of

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in Suffolk County. It offered associate and bachelor degree coursework, covering areas including accounting, business administration,

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, computer programming,

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, word processing and office technologies. The campus permanently closed in 2018.

History

was founded in 1966 to help

resident’s with their higher education needs and prepare them for the growing business world. In 1980, following an influx in the Long Island population, the Briarcliffe College –

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campus was established. With this addition, the Patchogue campus offered day and evening classes, which was responsible for the growth in adult students.

Academics

Briarcliffe College – Patchogue offered a variety of programs: *''Accounting Program'' Briarcliffe College - Patchogue offers both a Diploma and Associate in Applied Science degree in accounting. The

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Program focuses on building strong accounting skills and stress business knowledge. *''Business Administration Program'' The Business Administration Program offer an Associate in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Students can learn the business, professional, communication and technical skills needed to be successful in the business world today. *''Computer Programming'' Briarcliffe College - Patchogue offers students a Certificate in

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. This program teaches students the front and back-end of programming, writing, testing and debugging techniques.It-Careers website
/ref> *''Computer Service Technician'' The Computer Service Technician Diploma Program at Briarcliffe College – Patchogue offers students the opportunity to learn installation, maintenance and support for computer systems. Those that graduate from this program can pursue careers as contractors or self-employed professionals. *''Criminal Justice Program'' Briarcliffe College – Patchogue offers a

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Program to students who have a passion for investigative work, technology and public service. By earning an Associate of Science degree, students can pursue a career in fields such as security and corrections.Legal-Degrees.org website
/ref> *''Graphic Design Program'' The

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Program at Briarcliffe College –

offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students are able to study both traditional and digital design with courses ranging from theory to emerging communication technology. *''Word Processing Secretarial'' Students at Briarcliffe College -

can choose to earn a Diploma in Word Processing Secretarial. Those who graduate from this program should be able to obtain entry-level employment in the administration field and/or create career flexibility and pursue advancement opportunities. *''Office Technologies Program'' Briarcliffe College –

offer students an Office Technologies Program with the choice of a legal, medical or computer tech concentration. Graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and will be prepared for a position in the business and office environments.

Admissions

Admissions into Briarcliffe College – Patchogue may be granted upon completion of an application and a personal interview. Prospective students must also submit an application fee of $35.00.AllSchools Website

Accreditation

Briarcliffe College -

is a higher education institution that is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 3624 Market St.,

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19104. Briarcliffe College – Patchogue is also authorized to offer Diploma, Associate degree and bachelor's degree programs.

Organizations

Students that attend

have numerous extracurricular the options, such as social groups, students government. Currently, the college offers no sports and is a member of the

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References

External links

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Briarcliffe College LibraryPatchogue Community ProfilePatchogue Village websiteUnited States Collegiate Athletic Association
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