Arkansas

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Mari Serebrov, Communications Manager
Arkansas Department of Workforce Education
Three Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201-1083
(501)682-1500

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For specific information, contact the Arkansas State Department of Education, address above.

ARKADELPHIA

American Red Cross - Diamond Valley

405 South 5th., Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Nursing. Founded 1993. Contact: Debra Lemay, Dir., (870)246-2682, (866)737-2677, Fax: (870)246-4402, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Outof-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $50 includes all class materials. Enrollment: men 15, women 60. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nurses Aide

Arkadelphia Beauty College

2708 Pine St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Cosmetology, Barber, Nursing. Founded 1930. Contact: Charles Kirkpatrick, (870)246-6726, Fax: (870)246-6363, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ezclick.net/~beautycollege. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Henderson State University

1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia, AR 71999. Other. Founded 1890. Contact: Penny Murphy, (870)230-5000, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hsu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,138 per year (in-state); $7,778 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 2,698. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Secretarial, General (2 Yr)

Ouachita Baptist University

410 Ouachita St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Other. Founded 1886. Contact: David Goodman, Dir. of Admissions, (870)245-5000, 800-342-5628, Fax: (870)245-5500, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.obu.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $15,920 per year. Enrollment: Total 1,438. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NASM; NCATE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Data Processing; Music

BATESVILLE

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

PO Box 3350, Batesville, AR 72503. Two-Year College. Founded 1975. Contact: Andy Thomas, (870)793-7581, (870)612-2010, 800-508-7878, Fax: (870)793-4988, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.uaccb.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $630 full time or $42/credit hr in-district; $795 or $53 out-of-district; $1560 or $104 out-of-state; $80/credit hr on-l. Enrollment: Total 1,353. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Accounting Technology (1 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (1 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1-2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1-2 Yr); Industrial Maintenance (1-2 Yr); Medical Office Management (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Technological Studies (2 Yr)

BEEBE

Arkansas State University, Beebe Campus

PO Box 1000, Beebe, AR 72012. Two-Year College. Founded 1927. Contact: Robin Hayes, Dir. of Admissions, (501)882-3600, 800-632-9985, Fax: (501)882-8370, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.asub.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $64 per credit hour (in-state); $110 (out-of-state). Enrollment: men 525, women 677. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Animal Science - Companion Animal Care & Management (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Management, Production (2 Yr); Plastics Technology (2 Yr)

BLYTHEVILLE

Arkansas Northeastern College

PO Box 1109, 2501 S. Division St., Blytheville, AR 72315. Two-Year College. Founded 1975. Contact: Shellie Besharse, (870)762-1020, Fax: (870)763-1654, Web Site: http://www.anc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,264 per year (in-state); $2,704 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 1,117. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Computerized; Agriculture, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting & Design (1 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Networking (1 Yr); Computer Repair (1 Yr); Computer Support Technology (1 Yr); Crime Scene Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (1 Yr); Dental Assisting; Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electrical Technology; Horticulture (2 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Landscaping (1-2 Yr); Machinist, General; Mechanical Technology; Mid-Management (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Paramedic (1 Yr); Steelmaking (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

Blytheville Academy of Cosmetology

100 E. Main St., Blytheville, AR 72315. Contact: Lucille Coleman, Owner, (870)763-6326. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,505. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

CAMDEN

Southern Arkansas University Tech

P O Box 3499, Camden, AR 71711. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Rodge Worsley, Dir., (870)574-4558, Fax: (870)574-4478, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.sautech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $720 per semester in-state resident; $960 nonresident. Enrollment: men 385, women 488. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Aviation Maintenance Technology; Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Technology; Data Processing (1 Yr); Day Care - Nursery School Administration (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology; Fire Science; Food Preparation & Service (1 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Industrial Maintenance; Manufacturing Technology; Nursing, Practical; Office Management; Quality Control (2 Yr); Robotics; Word Processing (1 Yr)

CLARKSVILLE

University of the Ozarks

415 N. College Ave., Clarksville, AR 72830-2880. Other. Founded 1834. Contact: Jana Hart, Interim Dean Admissions/Financial Aid, (479)979-1227, (479)979-1000, 800-264-8636, Fax: (479)979-1355, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ozarks.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,312/yr. Enrollment: Total 730. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; NCATE; IACBE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General

CONWAY

Arkansas Beauty School - Conway

1007 Oak St., Conway, AR 72032. Cosmetology. Founded 1967. Contact: Tamara Cotton, (501)329-8303, Fax: (501)329-8303. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 1, women 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

DE QUEEN

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

183 Hwy 399, PO Box 960, De Queen, AR 71832. Two-Year College. Founded 1991. Contact: Frank Adams, Chancellor, (870)584-4471, 800-844-4471, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://cccua.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $42 per credit hour (in-district); $50 (out-of-district); $150 (out-of-state). Enrollment: men 261, women 600. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Administrative Assistant; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Technology; Banking & Finance; Business Management; Carpentry; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Literacy; Computer Technology; Data Processing; Electronics Technology; Environmental Technology; Fire Fighting; Industrial Technology; Marketing & Sales; Nursing, Practical; Retail Management; Small Engine Repair; Truck Driving; Welding Technology; Word Processing

EL DORADO

South Arkansas Community College

300 South West Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Dean G. Inman, Dir. of Enrollment Services, (870)864-7195, 800-955-2289, Fax: (870)864-7109, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.southark.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,360 per year (in-state); $2,800 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 391. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; NASM; NCATE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Sm); Business Administration (2-4 Sm); Chemical Technology (4 Sm); Child Care & Guidance (1-4 Sm); Computer Information Science (4 Sm); Criminal Justice (4 Sm); Electronics, Industrial (2 Sm); Emergency Medical Technology (1-4 Sm); Environmental Technology (4 Sm); Industrial Maintenance (2 Sm); Marketing & Sales (2 Sm); Medical Laboratory Technology (6 Sm); Nurse, Assistant (82 Hr); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Office Technology (2 Sm); Paramedic (3 Sm); Physical Therapy Aide (5 Sm); Radiologic Technology (6 Sm); Truck Driving (8 Wk); Welding Technology (2 Sm)

FORREST CITY

Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute

PO Box 925, Forrest City, AR 72335. Trade and Technical, Nursing, Cosmetology. Founded 1966. Contact: Burl W. Lieblong, President, (501)633-5411, 800-842-2317, Fax: (501)633-9328, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.crti.tec.ar.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: varies with program. Enrollment: men 113, women 136. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (3 Sm); Appliance Repair (3 Sm); Auto Body & Fender Repair (4 Sm); Auto Mechanics (4 Sm); Building Trades (3 Sm); Child Care & Guidance (4 Sm); Drafting Technology (3 Sm); Electronics Technology (4 Sm); Industrial Technology (4 Sm); Machine Shop (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Welding Technology (4 Sm); Word Processing (3 Sm)

East Arkansas Community College

1700 Newcastle Rd., Forrest City, AR 72335. Two-Year College. Founded 1974. Contact: Sarah C. Buford, (870)633-4480, 877-797-3222, Fax: (870)633-7222, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.eacc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,224 per year (in-state); $1,704 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 1,498. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture, General; Art; Business Management; Child Care & Guidance; Child Care - Nanny; Cisco Network; Computer Information Science; Criminal Justice; Drafting, Machine Design; Education; Electronics & Communication; Emergency Medical Technology; Environmental Technology; Geographic Information Systems; Industrial Management & Supervision; Industrial Technology; Internet Technologies; Leadership Training; Microcomputers; Nursing, L.P.N.; Office Technology; Paramedic; Radiologic Technology; Web Development; Word Processing

FORT SMITH

Arkansas Continental Beauty College

2000 N. B, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Cosmetology. Founded 1960. Contact: Dora Jean Hester, (501)783-3301, (501)783-6245, Fax: (501)783-7860, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,000-Cosmetology, $2,000-Manicurist, $2,000 Aesthics. Enrollment: Total 48. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Beauty (600 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Arthur's Beauty College Inc.

2000 North B St., Fort Smith, AR 72901-3342. Contact: Chris Strawn, Owner, (501)982-8987, (479)783-3301, Web Site: http://www.arthursbeautycollege.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Askins VoTech

7716 Hwy. 271 S., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Trade and Technical. Founded 1991. Contact: Linetta Hollinghead, (479)646-4803, Fax: (479)646-4803, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $4,450 includes books, EPA test and enrollment fee. Enrollment: men 25, Total 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (38 Wk)

Mellie's Beauty College

311 S. 16th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Cosmetology, Other. Founded 1955. Contact: Mitzie McKinney, Owner, (501)782-5059, Fax: (501)782-0568, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,960 Cometolog; Esthetics $2,970; $2,312 Manicuring; $1,980 Cosmetology Instructor. Enrollment: men 2, women 47. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Beauty (600 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Mellies School of Modeling

311 S.16th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Contact: Mitzie Mckinney, Owner, (479)782-5059. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $300. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

HARRISON

North Arkansas College

1515 Pioneer Ridge, Harrison, AR 72601. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Dr. Jeff Olson, Director of Technology, (870)743-3000, (870)391-3221, 800-679-6622, Fax: (870)391-3250, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northark.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $39/credit hr in-district; $49 in-state $99 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,152. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCAHLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating (32 Wk); Auto Body & Fender Repair (32 Wk); Auto Mechanics (32 Wk); Business Education (32 Wk); Carpentry; Clerical, General (23 Wk); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Heavy Equipment (32 Wk); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Machine Shop (32 Wk); Nursing, Practical (47 Wk); Truck Driving (16 Wk); Welding Technology (32 Wk)

HELENA

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Box 785, Campus Dr., Helena, AR 72342. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Linda Killion, (870)338-6474, 800-865-6474, Fax: (870)338-7542, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.pccua.edu/. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,760 pear year (in-state); $3,430 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 907. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics, Industrial (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Printing Technology, Lithographic (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

HOT SPRINGS

A.B.C. Spa City Barber College

103 Brenda St., Hot Springs, AR 71913. Art, Barber, Business. Contact: Tom McArthur, Instructor, (501)624-0885, Fax: (501)624-3034, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Outof-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering

Broadway School of Real Estate

1009 W. Grand, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Other. Founded 1962. Contact: Kent Keahey, Owner and Dir., (501)623-3029, 800-926-6085, Fax: (501)623-8632, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.keahey.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $350 for 60 hours. Enrollment: men 160, women 160. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Nurses Aide; Real Estate, Basic; Real Estate, Commercial

Hot Springs Beauty College

100 Cones Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71901. Contact: Wentz Akard, Chief executive officer, (501)624-4258. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,575. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center

PO Box 1358, 105 Reserve Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901. Other. Founded 1961. Contact: Charles Tapp, Admission Coordinator, (501)624-4411, Fax: (501)624-0019, Web Site: http://hotsprings.dina.org/health/hsrc.html. Public. Coed. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 320. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (5 Mo); Accounting, General (14 Mo); Auto Body & Fender Repair (18 Mo); Auto Parts Specialist (9 Mo); Baking (9 Mo); Bookkeeping (5 Mo); Building Maintenance (12 Mo); Clerk, File (4 Mo); Cook & Stewards Training (2 Mo); Cooking, Commercial (4 Mo); Cook, Short Order (2 Mo); Cosmetology (13 Mo); Custodial Training (6 Mo); Data Processing (12 Mo); Dry Cleaning & Laundry (5 Mo); Food Preparation & Service (4 Mo); Handicapped, Special Education; Marketing & Sales (4 Mo); Printing (16 Mo); Printing, Offset (12 Mo); Rehabilitation Therapy; Secretarial, General (12 Mo); Small Engine Repair (9 Mo); Welding Technology (12 Mo); Word Processing

National Park Community College

101 College Dr., Hot Springs, AR 71913. Two-Year College. Founded 1973. Contact: Brad Moody, Registrar, (501)760-4222, 800-760-1825, Fax: (501)760-4100, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.npcc.edu. Public. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,215 per year (in-state); $2,991 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 2,605. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NLNAC; JRCERT; NAACLS; NCA-HLC; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business; Computer Science; Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Protection Technology; Graphic Design; Health Information Technology; Hospitality; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Technology - Phlebotomy; Metal Trades Technology; Nursing, R.N.; Radiologic Technology; Recreation Technology

JACKSONVILLE

Arthur's Beauty College

2600 John Harden Dr., Jacksonville, AR 72076. Cosmetology. Contact: Chris DeAnn Strawn, (501)982-8987, Fax: (501)982-1133, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,000. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

JONESBORO

Arkansas Academy of Hair Design

3512 E. Nettleton, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Cosmetology, Other. Founded 1962. Contact: Suzette Davidson, (870)935-3531, Fax: (870)935-6944, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.arkansasacademyofhairdesign.bizonthe.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,600. Enrollment: men 2, women 48. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (4 Mo); Manicurist (4 Mo)

Arkansas State University Technical Center Practical Nursing Program

5504 Krueger Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Laura Walton, Counselor, (870)932-2176, Fax: (870)972-0801, Web Site: http://www.asutc.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $600 per semester (12 or more credits); $50 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 100, women 250. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NATEF; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (45 Wk)

LITTLE ROCK

Arkansas Beauty School

5108 Baseline Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Cosmetology. Founded 1954. Contact: P. Ray, (501)562-5673, Fax: (501)562-6037, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,300. Enrollment: men 1, women 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (43-66 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (18-26 Wk); Manicurist (18-26 Wk)

Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied Health

11900 Colonel Glenn Rd., Ste. 1000, Little Rock, AR 72210-2820. Allied Medical, Nursing. Founded 1921. Contact: Louise Estoker, Recrui, (501)202-6200, 800-345-3046, Fax: (501)202-7406, Web Site: http://baptisthealth.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Registered Nursing $3,750-$6,000; Practical Nursing $2,200; Allied Health Schools $1,650-$4,000. Enrollment: men 34, women 314. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Histologic Technology (1 Yr); Medical Record Technology (1 Yr); Medical Technology (1 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Nuclear Medical Technology (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); X-Ray Technology (2 Yr)

Baptist Medical Center

9601 Interstate 630, Exit 7, Little Rock, AR 72205. Allied Medical. Contact: Doug Weeks, Sr., VP, (501)202-2000, Fax: (501)202-1464, Web Site: http://www.baptist-health.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Curriculum: Medical Technology; Nursing, Practical

Bee Jays Academy

1907 Hinson Loop, Little Rock, AR 72212. Contact: Jane Powell, President, (501)224-2442. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,295. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Bee Jay's Hair Styling Academy

1907 Hinson Loop, Little Rock, AR 72212. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: Jane Powell, (501)224-2442, Fax: (501)224-8586. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 1, women 19. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (9 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Electrology (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

Career One

100 N. Rodney Parham, Ste. 1C, Little Rock, AR 72205. Allied Medical. Founded 1995. Contact: Philip Katz, (501)217-9485, Fax: (501)217-9455. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $400-$500. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology - Phlebotomy; Nurse, Assistant (75 Hr)

Central Flying Service, Inc.

Little Rock National Airport, Little Rock, AR 72202. Flight and Ground. Founded 1939. Contact: Cameron Baker, (501)975-9330, (501)975-9320, 800-888-5387, Fax: (501)975-9520, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Enrollment: men 300, women 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Advanced Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

Eastern College of Health Vocations

6423 Forbing Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Allied Medical. Founded 1979. Contact: Cindy Chrisman, (501)568-0211. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 10, women 140. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Medical Assistant (10 Mo)

Eaton Beauty Stylist College

814 W 7th St., Little Rock, AR 72201. Cosmetology. Founded 1902. Contact: Dawn Creekmore, (501)375-0211, Fax: (501)375-3595, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,375. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor

Excel Models and Talent

8201 Cantrell Rd., Ste. 300, Little Rock, AR 72227. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Ben or Melissa Moody, Pres., (501)227-4232, Fax: (501)227-5765, Web Site: http://www.excel-mt.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: varies with program. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Acting (20 Hr); Modeling & Charm (20 Hr); Modeling & Personal Improvement (20 Hr); Modeling, Professional (20 Hr)

ITT Technical Institute

4520 S. University, Little Rock, AR 72204. Trade and Technical, Business, Other. Founded 1993. Contact: Pat Hunnicutt, Dir., (501)565-5550, 800-359-4429, Fax: (501)565-4747, Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $22,040 for complete program. Enrollment: men 78, women 10. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Drafting (96 Wk); Electronic Engineering Technology (96 Wk); Engineering Technology (96 Wk)

Rainey School of Real Estate

10515 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. Correspondence. Founded 1988. Contact: Kimberly Singleton, (501)221-8800, 877-291-1632, Fax: (501)221-8880, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.raineyrealty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $250. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Real Estate Sales License (60 hrs)

Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center, Ltd.

10220 W. Markham, Ste. 220, Little Rock, AR 72205. Other. Founded 1938. Contact: Brian Gibson, Center Mgr., (501)224-1060, 800-527-8378, Fax: (501)225-7408, Web Site: http://www.kaplan.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 456. Accreditation: ACCET. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Remediation; Self Improvement

Trammell School of Real Estate

7009 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Other. Founded 1984. Contact: Allen W. Trammell, Pres., (501)568-5652, 800-568-5662, Fax: (501)568-7006. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Tuition: $175. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Curriculum: Real Estate, Basic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. Allied Medical. Founded 1973. Contact: Holly Hiryak, R.R.T., Dir. of Admissions, (501)686-5000, Fax: (501)526-4282, Web Site: http://www.uams.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Inhalation Therapy Technology; Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Nursing, Vocational (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Secretarial, General

Velvatex College of Beauty Culture

1520 Dr. Martin Luther King, St., Little Rock, AR 72202. Cosmetology. Founded 1929. Contact: Barbara A. Douglas, (501)372-9678, Fax: (501)376-1336. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,000. Enrollment: men 3, women 27. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (11 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (4 Mo); Manicurist (4 Mo)

MAGNOLIA

Southern Arkansas University

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Magnolia, AR 71753. Other. Founded 1909. Contact: Corbet Lamkin, (870)235-4004, Fax: (870)235-5005, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.saumag.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,798 per year (in-state); $5,618 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 2,398. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCATE; NLNAC; NASM. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr)

MALVERN

Ouachita Technical College

Box 816, One College Circle, Malvern, AR 72104. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: Linda Johnson, VP Student Affairs, (501)337-5000, (501)332-3658, 800-337-0266, Fax: (501)337-9382, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.otcweb.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,746 per year. Enrollment: Total 1,291. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Automotive Service; Computer Information Science; Computer Repair; Computer Technology; Early Childhood Education; Electronics, Industrial; Industrial Maintenance; Industrial Technology; Machine Tool & Die; Management; Manufacturing Technology; Medical Transcription; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Secretarial, Legal

MARKED TREE

Delta Vocational Technical School

Hwy. 63 N., Marked Tree, AR 72365. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Patti H. Talbot, (870)358-2117, Fax: (870)358-4117, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $450. Enrollment: men 1,250, women 1,250. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (1 Yr); Agri-Power Equipment (1 Yr); Appliance Repair (1 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (1 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (1 Yr); Bookkeeping (1 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Digital Computing (2 Yr); Engineering Technology, Solar (2 Yr); High School Diploma; Mechanics, Diesel (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

MCGEHEE

UAM College of Technology-McGehee

Box 747, 1609 E. Ash, P.O. Box 747, McGehee, AR 71654. Two-Year College. Founded 1975. Contact: Vickey Haycox, (870)222-5360, 800-747-5360, Fax: (870)222-4709, Web Site: http://www.uamont.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $42 per credit hour (technical programs); $56 per credit hour (college credit courses). Enrollment: men 330, women 670. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agriculture - Production (24 Mo); Automotive Service (18 Mo); Business Technology (18 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (10 Mo); Nursing, Practical (11 Mo); Welding Technology (11 Mo)

MELBOURNE

Ozarka College

PO Box 10, Melbourne, AR 72556. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College, Nursing. Founded 1991. Contact: Gin Brown, (870)368-7371, 800-821-4335, Fax: (870)368-4733, Web Site: http://www.ozarka.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $480 for 12 or more hours or $40 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 252, women 494. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Service (4 Sm); Business Technology (1-2 Yr); Culinary Arts (1 Yr); General Studies (2 Yr); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, L.P.N. (3 Sm); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr)

MENA

Rich Mountain Community College

1100 College Dr., Mena, AR 71953. Two-Year College. Founded 1983. Contact: Dr. Steve Rook, (479)394-7622, Fax: (479)394-2760, Web Site: http://www.rmcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $924 per year (in-state); $3,348 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 451. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (4 Sm); Business Technology (2 Sm); Computer Business Systems Technology (2-4 Sm); Computer Networking (2 Sm); Computer Repair (2 Sm); Machine Shop (2 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Office Technology (4 Sm)

MORRILTON

UA Community College at Morrilton

One Bruce St., Morrilton, AR 72110. Two-Year College. Founded 1961. Contact: Mary Clark, (501)977-2000, (501)977-2053, 800-264-1094, Fax: (501)977-2134, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.uaccm.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $64 per credit hour in-county students, $70 per credit hour out-of-county students, $102 per credit hour out-of-state st. Enrollment: Total 1,500. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning (2 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Service (2 Yr); Business Technology (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Surveying (2 Yr); Welding Technology (3 Sm)

MOUNTAIN HOME

Marsha Kay Beauty College

408 Hwy. 201 N., Mountain Home, AR 72653-3164. Contact: Marsha Kay, (870)425-7575; Snedecor, Director, Web Site: http://. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,700. Degrees awarded: Associate.

NEWPORT

White River Vocational Technical School

Box 1120, Newport, AR 72112. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact: Pamela Cicirello, (501)523-8966. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $450. Enrollment: men 70, women 90. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (37 Wk); Agri-Engineering & Mechanics (37 Wk); Agri-Power Equipment; Appliance Repair (37 Wk); Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Systems (37 Wk); Automotive Technology (37 Wk); Business Occupations (37 Wk); Data Processing; Mechanics, Diesel (37 Wk); Nursing, Practical (37 Wk); Secretarial, General (37 Wk); Truck Driving (10 Wk)

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

Arkansas College of Barbering and Hair Design

200 E. Washington Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72114. Contact: Larry Little, President, (501)376-9696. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,548. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Lee's School of Cosmetology, Inc.

2700 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72114. Cosmetology. Founded 1978. Contact: Linda Lee, Pres., (501)758-8108, Fax: (501)758-2800. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $2,975. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Beauty; Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist

New Tyler Barber College, Inc.

1221 E. 7th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114. Barber. Founded 1979. Contact: Daniel Bryant, Dir., (501)375-0377, Fax: (501)375-1241. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,410. Enrollment: men 20, women 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr)

Shorter College

604 Locust, North Little Rock, AR 72114. Two-Year College. Founded 1886. Contact: Mrs. Jerry Griff, Registrar, (501)374-6305, Fax: (501)374-9333. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 61, women 59. Degrees awarded: Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Business Administration; Computer Operations; Fine Arts; Fire Science; Medical Technology; Nurses Aide; Secretarial, General; Social Work Technology

OZARK

Arkansas Tech. University - Ozark Campus

PO Box 506, Ozark, AR 72949. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Marilyn Smith, (479)667-2117, (866)225-2884, Fax: (479)667-1422, Web Site: http://atuoc.atu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $40/credit hour. Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Automotive Service (1 Yr); Automotive Technology (1 Yr); Auto Painting (1 Yr); Business Technology (1 Yr); Computer Science - Terminal Operation (1 Yr); Cosmetology (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Sm); Laboratory Technology (1 Yr); Maintenance, Electronics (2 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Paramedic (18 Mo); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

PARAGOULD

Crowley's Ridge College

100 College Dr., Paragould, AR 72450. Contact: Ken Hoppe, President, (870)236-6901, Web Site: http://www.crowleysridgecollege.edu. Private. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,970 in-state; $5,970 out-of-state.

PINE BLUFF

Deluxe Beauty School

PO Box 1666, Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1666. Cosmetology. Founded 1940. Contact: Stephanie Mitchner, (501)534-7609, Fax: (501)534-1236, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $6,500. Enrollment: men 1, women 29. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr)

Jefferson School of Nursing

1600 West 40th, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Contact: Jessie Clemmons, Director, (870)541-7850, (870)541-7858, Web Site: http://www.jrmc.org. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,000. Enrollment: Total 53.

Seark College Radiologic Technology Program

1900 Hazel St., Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Allied Medical, Two-Year College. Founded 2000. Contact: Marilyn H. Carter, Program Coordinator, (870)543-5900, 888-732-7582, Fax: (870)543-5927, Web Site: http://www.seark.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,500 per year, $3,000 total. Enrollment: men 1, women 13. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (2 Yr)

Southeast Arkansas College

1900 Hazel St., Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Two-Year College. Founded 1959. Contact: Linda E. Lewis, VP, Academic Affairs, (870)543-5900, 888-SEA-RKTC, Fax: (870)543-5927, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.seark.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,600 per year (in-state); $3,100 per year (out-of-state). Enrollment: Total 1,145. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (1 Yr); Banking & Finance; Biological Technology (1-2 Yr); Business Technology (1-2 Yr); Computer Aided Design (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Networking; Crime Scene Technology; Criminal Justice (1-2 Yr); Drafting, Architectural; Drafting Technology (1-2 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Education (2 Yr); Electricity, Industrial (1-2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (1 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); General Studies (14 Mo-2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (1-2 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (1 Yr); Management Development (1 Sm); Mechanical Technology (1-2 Yr); Nurse, Assistant (1 Sm); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N.; Office Administration (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Paramedic (1 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy; Surgical Technology (1-2 Yr); Technological Studies (1 Sm-2 Yr); Web Development (1 Sm); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

POCAHONTAS

Black River Technical College

1410 Hwy. 304 East, Pocahontas, AR 72455. Two-Year College. Founded 1972. Contact: Richard Gaines, Pres., (870)892-4565, (870)248-4000, Fax: (870)892-3546, Web Site: http://blackrivertech.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $43 per credit hr., in-district; $57 out-of-district; $169 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Service; Aviation Maintenance Technology; Business Administration; Business Technology; Computer Networking; Criminal Justice; Diesel Technology; Dietetic Technology; Dietician Training; Early Childhood Education; Electronics, Industrial; Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Science; Industrial Maintenance; Machine Shop; Microcomputers; Nursing, Practical; Respiratory Therapy

RUSSELLVILLE

Arkansas Beauty School-Russellville

109 N.Commerce, Russellville, AR 72801. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. (479)968-3075, Fax: (479)968-3556. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,650. Enrollment: Total 83. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Arkansas Tech. University

ATU, Admin. Bldg., No. 200, Russellville, AR 72801. Other. Founded 1909. Contact: Wyatt Watson, (479)968-0389, 800-582-6953, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://atu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,432/year, full-time, in-state. Enrollment: men 2,960, women 3,523. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABET; AACSB; NASM; NCATE; NLNAC; AHIMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

SEARCY

Foothills Institute Technical School

PO Box 909, Searcy, AR 72145. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Don Harlan, President, (501)207-4000, (501)207-4015, Fax: (501)207-4019, Web Site: http://www.foothills.tec.ar.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $928. Enrollment: men 150, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Sm); Air Conditioning (2 Sm); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Sm); Auto Mechanics (4 Sm); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Sm); Business Education (2 Sm); Computer Repair (2 Sm); Day Care - Nursery School Administration (2 Sm); Electronics, Industrial (2 Sm); Electronics Technology (2 Sm); Machine Shop (2 Sm); Machine Tool & Die (2 Sm); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Sm); Medical Record Technology (2 Sm); Nursing, Practical (3 Sm); Paramedic (3 Sm); Word Processing (2 Sm)

Searcy Beauty College

1004 S. Main, Searcy, AR 72143. Cosmetology. Founded 1981. Contact: Clifteen Barker, (501)268-6300, Fax: (501)268-5718. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,100-$6,200. Enrollment: men 6, women 65. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist

SILOAM SPRINGS

John Brown University

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Other. Founded 1919. Contact: Don Crandall, VP of Enrollment, (479)524-9500, (479)524-5157, 877-528-4636, Fax: (479)524-4196, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.jbu.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,724; $19,758 (with room, board, fees). Enrollment: Total 1,939. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NCATE; NCA-HLC; ABET; ACCE; IACBE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Art (2 Yr); Broadcasting, Nontechnical (2 Yr); Broadcasting Technology (2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Design (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Journalism (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Public Relations (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr)

SPRINGDALE

Career Academy of Hair Design

200 S. Holcomb St., Springdale, AR 72764. Contact: Roger A. Barnes, Administrator, (479)756-6060, Web Site: http://beautyschool.edu. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,760. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Leon's Hair Training Academy

109 W. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764. Cosmetology. Contact: Roger Barnes, (479)756-6060, Fax: (479)756-0465, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://beautyschool.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,335 cosmetology; $3,190 manicure tech; $2715 instructor. Enrollment: men 2, women 61. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Northwest Technical Institute

709 S. Old Missouri Rd., Springdale, AR 72764. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact: Charles Kelley, Pres., (479)751-8824, Fax: (479)751-7780, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.nti.tec.ar.us. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies by program. Enrollment: men 1,750, women 1,500. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (11 Mo); Business (11 Mo); Computer Information Science (11-18 Mo); Diesel Technology (18 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (11 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Industrial Maintenance (11 Mo); Machine Tool Programming Technology (11 Mo); Nursing, Practical (11 Mo); Refrigeration Technology (11 Mo); Surgical Technology (11 Mo); Truck Driving (6 Wk)

Petra Allied Health, Inc.

750 Mathias Dr., PO Box 6611, Springdale, AR 72766. Allied Medical. Founded 1992. Contact: James Anderson, (479)750-9876, 800-785-9876, Fax: (479)750-4655, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://petraalliedhealth.edu. Private. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Insurance Specialist (14 Wk); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (6 Wk); Nurses Aide (4 Wk)