Hamilton College, Mason City Moves To New Facility; Adds New Programs To Serve Area Employment Needs
Mason City, IA, June 24, 2004 – Today Hamilton College, the oldest continuously operating college in the state of Iowa specializing in business education, announced that its Mason City campus will move to a new location and add three programs on Monday, June 28, 2004. The new facility is located in Plaza West at 2570 4th Street SW and will introduce an associate degree in Medical Assisting and bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice Management and Accounting Management.
The 30,000 square foot facility includes seven computer labs, a new medical lab and an academic success center that provides students with individualized tutoring and study skills resources.
“After conducting extensive research and working with local business leaders to determine the employment needs of the area, we are introducing three new career-focused programs designed to train students for in-demand positions in healthcare, criminal justice and accounting,” said David Fritz, Executive Director of Hamilton College, Mason City. “The new facility will provide our students with a more sophisticated, comfortable learning environment.”
Students in the Medical Assisting program will take courses preparing them to assist physicians in patient examinations and medical procedures. They will also be required to complete an externship in a hospital or clinical setting before graduation. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam.
The bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Management will prepare students for careers as police officers, security guards and government officials with the FBI, CIA and DEA. Students who have successfully completed the school’s associate degree in Criminal Justice Management may be eligible to transfer those credits toward the bachelor degree. Other credits from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, previous colleges or work experience may also transfer toward the degree. The Criminal Justice Management program will be offered in both day and night sessions to accommodate working adults.
The bachelor degree in Accounting Management will prepare students for careers as office managers, accounting managers and government accounting professionals. Courses required for the degree include Auditing, Advanced Accounting, Not-for Profit Accounting and an externship.
Hamilton College, Mason City will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 8 featuring remarks from the Mason City Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Summer courses will begin July 12.
About Hamilton College, Mason City
Established in 1900, Mason City, Iowa-based Hamilton College is accredited by the North Central Association, and offers associate and diploma degrees in Computer Networking, Medical Assisting, Programming, Web Design, Travel/Tourism, Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Management and Criminal Justice Management, as well as bachelor of science degrees in Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice Management and Accounting Management. Classes are offered on campus in the day or evening, and a limited number of courses are also available online. The school also offers career placement services to graduates.
About Kaplan Higher Education
Hamilton College is part of the Higher Education Division of Kaplan, Inc., which includes 67 campus-based schools in 16 states, as well as online programs. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for entry level employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan, Inc., which has been helping people achieve their goals for 66 years, provides educational and career services to students, schools, professionals, and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information about Kaplan, please visit www.kaplan.com.