Berks Technical Institute

Berks Technical Institute

Overview of Berks Technical Institute

Berks Technical Institute (BTI) is a career-training institution located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1974 as a consulting firm named Lehigh Data Processing Consultants, Berks became a school (Lehigh Data Processing Institute) in 1982 when it received its license to provide training in data processing. In 1990, the school changed to its present name and in subsequent years expanded its course offerings to include business, health care, legal, and criminal justice programs.

Points of Distinction

• Programs and services continually updated to reflect workforce expectations
• Free tutoring available to students in all areas
• Active Career Services Center
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

Areas of Study

BTI offers both Associate Degree and Diploma programs in the allied health, business, IT technology, legal, and criminal justice fields. Depending on the subject area, associates degrees can be earned in anywhere from 18 to 27 months. Diploma programs can be completed in 9 to 12 months. Programs include the following:

• Administrative Office Support (Diploma Program)
• Internet/Network Engineering (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)
• Network/Internet Professional (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)
• Drafting Technology (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)
• Paralegal/Legal Secretary (Associate in Specialized Business Degree)
• Medical Assistant Sciences (Associate in Specialized Business Degree)
• Professional Massage Therapist (Diploma Program)
• Business Administration/Management (Associate in Specialized Business Degree)
• Criminal Justice (Associate in Specialized Business Degree)
• Graphic Design (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)
• Web Design (Associate in Specialized Technology Degree)

Berks Technical Institute Admissions

Applicants for admission can contact one of BTI's Admissions Representatives online or via the school's toll-free number. After being interviewed by the Admissions Rep, the applicant can finish the rest of the process by completing an Enrollment Agreement and providing other required information.

Berks Technical Institute Faculty Quality

Faculty members are selected for their academic experience and professional credentials. Instructors are also experienced in their particular field and have a desire to impart their knowledge to their students.

Berks Technical Institute Student Body

Enrollment at BTI is in excess of 600 students. Women slightly outnumber men in the student population.

Berks Technical Institute Student Life

BTI does not provide its own housing; however, assistance is provided to out-of-town students in need of local housing arrangements. The BTI facility is large, modern, and air-conditioned. Student parking is provided, and indoor and outdoor break areas are available to all students. A Learning Resource Center, staffed by a full-time librarian, is stocked with periodicals, general reference materials, and access to online databases.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

• Business Administration: Management

Computer Science And Engineering

• Internet/Network Engineering
• Network/Internet Professional

Design

• Graphic Design

Engineering Technician

• Drafting Technology

Law

• Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Medical Support And Technology

• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assistant Sciences

Security And Law Enforcement

• Criminal Justice

Therapy And Counseling

• Professional Massage Therapist

Berks Technical Institute Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Diploma

Berks Technical Institute Campus Locations

Pennsylvania

• Wyomissing

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