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Hazleton Area Career Center is in Hazleton, PA. Hazleton is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Hazleton Area Career Center issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 37 students study at Hazleton Area Career Center (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Practical Nursing Program and the Hazleton Area School District/Hazleton Area Career Center share in a commitment to providing an educational program that is responsive to an identified set of professional nursing standards that include the nursing standards set forth by the American NursesĘ Association (ANA). Nursing faculty believe that the programĘs course of study facilitates acquiring those values, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed for nursing practice. Since 1969, the Program has incorporated nursing standards to guide program development. These standards reflect a strong commitment to service within the nursing profession."
More complete details are provided below.
Hazleton Area Career Center
1451 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
http://www.hasd.k12.pa.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 36 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Hazleton Area Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hazleton Area Career Center had a total enrollment of 37 students (46 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 30% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 87% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hazleton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Hazleton Area Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2554500)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hazleton Area Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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