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Post University

Post University

Post University was established in 1890. The main campus is situated on a hilltop in Waterbury, Connecticut. Satellite campuses are situated across Connecticut. The university provides associate, bachelor's and master's degrees and certificates in a variety of fields. Day and evening courses are available. In addition, Post University provides online degrees. Special career programs with local companies are also offered. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges has provided accreditation.

Points of Distinction

  • Co-Op programs offer experience in real-life work settings
  • Online degrees completed in 18 months
  • The university provides a 15 to 1 student to faculty ratio
  • Offers part-time accelerated programs for adults

Areas of Study

The university offers programs in the areas of social services, criminal justice, environmental sciences, technology, health, entertainment/sports and business. The school also provides online degree programs. Hands on-learning is emphasized in many of the programs. Post University's main campus and regional campuses provide part-time accelerated degree programs and professional certificates that have been designed for adults. The programs offer eight-week modules and are taught in the evenings and during the weekends.

Post University Admissions

The admissions personnel guide applicants through the admissions procedure. Freshman are required to submit a copy of their high school transcript. Students need to send Sat or ACT scores to the university. Also, students need to submit at least one letter of recommendation. Concerning financial assistance, federal aid, grants and loans are available. Private academic scholarships are also available to eligible students.

Post University Faculty Quality

The qualified instructors have experience in their field of teaching. Due to the small class sizes, the instructors are able to offer personalized assistance to their students.

Post University Student Body

The main campus of Post University has a mix of young students and working adults. The satellite campuses also have many working adult students. Some of the adult students are seeking to enhance their careers while others are changing occupations.

Post University Center Student Life

The residence halls offer suites and single rooms. The campus also has a large dining room. The Student Life Services division provides a variety of social and community activities. Also, Post University has athletic teams which participate in NCAA Division II sports. Regarding jobs, the career services personnel help graduates find employment. The University Learning Center provides students with individual tutoring sessions.

Waterbury is located in the beautiful Central Naugatuk Valley Region. The school is located about 90 minutes away from the activities and attractions available in New York City. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor offers convenient transportation.

Programs of Study

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

Accounting

  • Accounting

Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Finance

  • Finance General

Health and Human Services

  • Human Services General

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General
  • Finance General
  • Human Resources Development

Marketing

  • Marketing/Marketing Management General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Paralegal

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Social

  • Social Work General
  • Social Work Other

Post University Degrees or Coursework

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

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Certificate
  • Master

Post University Campus Locations

Connecticut

  • Danbury
  • Meriden
  • Waterbury

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