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Vatterott College

Vatterott College

Overview of Vatterott College

Founded in 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri as a career training institution, Vatterott College has since that time expanded to a multi-campus institution with 19 campuses across the Midwest. The College provides career focused training and educational opportunities in the health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Vatterott offers diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree programs. Diploma programs range from 13 to 60 weeks in duration, and associate degree programs are between 80 and 90 weeks long.

Points of Distinction

  • Job search coaching and guidance
  • Condensed class timeline
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Mock interviewing

Areas of Study

Vatterott has numerous campuses located across the U.S. Programs vary by campus but generally total more than 30 subjects covering various areas in the fields of information technology, business operations, trade skills, and healthcare. Award levels available at the various Vatterott locations include:

  • Diploma
  • Academic Associate Degree
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Degree
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree
  • Bachelor of Science Degree

Vatterott College Admissions

The easiest way to begin the admissions process and at the same time find out more about the programs offered at Vatterott is to complete a contact form, available online. An admissions counselor will then contact the prospective applicant to explain more about the programs and follow up on the process. Because Vatterott begins classes every ten weeks, students can start their education almost immediately after being accepted.

Vatterott College Faculty Quality

Faculty members have industry experience, giving them real-world insight into the subjects they teach. Instructors have the ability to instruct both in classroom and lab environments and possess excellent communication skills with a passion for classroom management.

Vatterott College Student Body

Vatterott students are mostly adults seeking career training and higher education. Student body composition varies by campus. Average student body size is about 300 students; however, some locations have over 700 enrolled.

Vatterott College Student Life

Vatterott is a commuter school and as such, does not have on-campus student housing. Campuses are located in some of the Midwest's most interesting cities and towns, affording students access to a wide variety of cultural and recreational options. Vatterott takes pride in its active Career Placement office, which works to help students find a job that utilizes the skills they've learned at the College. The Career Placement professionals prepare students for interviews and bring employers to the students through Career Fairs.

Programs of Study

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

Accounting

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Automotive Marine and Aviation

  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Communication

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Computer Networking

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security

Counseling

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Craftsmanship

  • Welding Technology/Welder

Criminal Justice

  • Corrections and Criminal Justice Other

Engineering Design

  • Computer Engineering General
  • Computer Engineering Other

Fashion Design

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

Graphic Design

  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Graphic Design

HVAC Electrical Construction

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer General
  • Electrician
  • Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician General
  • Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician

Health and Human Services

  • Addiction Prevention and Treatment
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Information Technology

  • Computer Programming Vendor/Product Certification
  • Computer Programming/Programmer General
  • Computer Science General
  • Computer and Information Sciences General
  • Information Technology

Management and Administration

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other

Marketing

  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other

Medical Assisting and Nursing

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Office Management/Administration
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration Other

Medical and Pharmaceutical

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Multimedia and Web Design

  • Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Paralegal

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Personal

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General

Photography and photo journalism

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Science Technologies

  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Social Sciences

  • Social Sciences Other

Technologies

  • Industrial Technology/Technician

Visual Arts

  • Graphic Design

Vatterott College Degrees or Coursework

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

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Diploma

Vatterott College Campus Locations

Illinois

  • Quincy

Iowa

  • Des Moines

Kansas

  • Wichita

Missouri

  • Joplin
  • Kansas City
  • O'Fallon
  • Springfield
  • St. Ann
  • St. Joseph
  • Sunset Hills

Nebraska

  • Omaha

Ohio

  • Broadview Heights

Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma City
  • Tulsa

Tennessee

  • Memphis

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