Louisiana

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Dr. Jerry Pinsel, Director
Louisiana Community and Technical College System
822 Neosho Ave.
Baker, LA 70704-9064
(225)219-9530

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

The Statement of Education serves as a licensing agent for private (propietary) business and vocational-technical schools operating in Louisiana, which are recommended for approval by the Louisiana Proprietary School Commission (which sets standards) and approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).

The State Department of Education does not serve as either an accrediting or licensing agent for private schools operating in Louisiana under the following Boards.

In cases where specific boards have been established, such as the Board of Barber Examination, Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology, State Board of Nurses Examiners, these schools must meet standards described by these boards.

ABBEVILLE

Louisiana Technical College, Gulf Area Campus

Box 878, Abbeville, LA 70511-0878. Other. Founded 1952. Contact: Ann M. Broussard, (337)893-4984, 800-370-8499, Fax: (337)893-4991, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 758. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Building Engineer (12 Mo); Communications, Electronic (24 Mo); Computer Technology (21 Mo); Cosmetology (15 Mo); Diesel Technology (24 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (24 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (12 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria Academy of Beauty

2305 Rapides Ave., Alexandria, LA 71301. Cosmetology, Barber. Founded 1928. Contact: Fran Caluet, Dir., (318)442-7715, Fax: (318)442-6448. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,600. Enrollment: men 20, women 41. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture

2305 Rapides Ave., Alexandria, LA 71301-5730. Contact: TF Calvet, President, (318)442-7715, (318)442-7716, Web Site: http://alexacebeauty.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,750. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Delta Career College, Inc.

PO Box 1528, Alexandria, LA 71309. Allied Medical. Contact: J.F. McCray, (318)442-9586. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Curriculum: Allied Health Occupations; Business Education; Business Occupations

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

8100 Hwy. 71S, Alexandria, LA 71302-9121. Two-Year College. Founded 1960. Contact: Robert Cavanaugh, Chancellor, (318)445-3672, 888-743-6417, Fax: (318)473-6481, Web Site: http://www.lsua.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $200/semester hour. Enrollment: men 815, women 1,730. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art (2 Yr); Business Occupations (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Science - Terminal Operation (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr)

Louisiana Technical College-Alexandria Campus

4311 South Macarthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302-3137. Contact: Dr. Leonard Garrett, Campus dean, (318)487-5439, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

BASTROP

Bastrop Beauty School Inc.

117 S.Vine St., Bastrop, LA 71220. Contact: Mona Dumas, Owner-president, (318)281-1157, (318)281-8652. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,885. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Louisiana Technical College-Bastrop Campus

729 Kammell St., PO Box 1120, Bastrop, LA 71221-1120. Trade and Technical. Founded 1977. Contact: Norene R. Smith, Campus Dean, (318)283-0836, Fax: (318)283-0871, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net; Vettye Garrett, Asst. Campus Dean, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 333. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (15 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (24 Mo); Electronics Technology (24 Mo); Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (14 Mo); Secretarial, General (12 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

BATON ROUGE

Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Radiologic Tech

3600 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Contact: William Holman, President ceo, (504)387-7024, Web Site: http://www.brgeneral.org/sort. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,500 in-state; $1,500 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 19.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing

3616 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Contact: William Holman, Chief administrative officer, (225)387-7623, Web Site: http://www.brgeneral.org. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,450 in-state; $6,450 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 42.

Baton Rouge School of Computers

10425 Plaza Americana, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-8188. Contact: Betty D. Truxillo, Director, (225)923-2524, (225)923-2525. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,299. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

Baton Rouge Vocational-Technical Institute

3250 N. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Trade and Technical. Founded 1941. Contact: Robert R. Buck, Jr., (225)359-9204, Fax: (225)359-9296. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 250, women 367. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (18 Mo); Auto Mechanics (24 Mo); Automotive Technology (104 Hr); Barbering (15 Mo); Bookkeeping (18 mo); Child Care & Guidance (18 Mo); Computer Operations (2175 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Culinary Arts (18 Mo); Desktop Publishing (1545 Hr); Drafting Technology (21 Mo); Early Childhood Education (1200 Hr); Electricity, Industrial (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Graphic Arts (15 Mo); Machine Shop (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (15 Mo); Printing Technology (1545 Hr)

D-Jay's School of Beauty Arts & Sciences

5131 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Deborah H. Schilleci, (225)926-2530, (225)926-2531, Fax: (225)926-2661. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $9,500. Enrollment: Total 71. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500); Cosmetology Instructor (600); Manicurist (600)

Delta College of Arts & Technology

7380 Exchange Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Allied Medical, Business, Nursing, Trade and Technical. Founded 1985. Contact: Billy L. Clark, (225)928-7770, Fax: (225)927-9096, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://deltacollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 120. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Art, Advertising - Commercial; Business Technology; Graphic Design; Medical Assistant; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical

Domestic Health Care Institute

4826 Jamestown Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Allied Medical. Founded 1988. Contact: Dan Chavis, Dir., (225)925-5312, Fax: (225)926-4303. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 165. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (24 Wk); Dental Assisting (7 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (20 Wk)

Insurance Achievement, Inc.

7330 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Trade and Technical. Founded 1969. Contact: R. Robert Rackley, Pres., (225)766-9828, 800-258-2432, Fax: (225)769-6834, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.insuranceachievement.com. Private. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Accreditation: DETC. Curriculum: Insurance Broker; Insurance, Fire & Casualty; Insurance, Life & Disability

ITI Technical Institute

13944 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Mark Worthy, (225)752-4233, (225)752-4236, 800-635-8426, Fax: (225)756-0903, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.iticollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 350, women 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (67 Qt); Computer Aided Drafting (102.5 Qt); Electrical Technology (36 Qt); Electronics Technology (110.5 Qt); Information Systems (131.5 Qt); Instrumentation Technology (111 Qt)

Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus

3250 North Acadian Thruway East, Baton Rouge, LA 70805-6699.(225)359-9201, Web Site: http://www.brti.tec.la.us. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Medical Training College

10525 Plaza Americana Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Allied Medical. Founded 1992. Contact: Billy L. Clark, (225)926-5820, Fax: (225)928-9795. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 20, women 80. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant

Southland School of Taxidermy

2603 Osceola St., Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Other. Founded 1972. Contact: Huey C. Tortorice, (225)356-2903, 800-984-7328, Fax: (225)356-2902. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Tuition: $5,800. Enrollment: men 2, women 2. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Taxidermy (5-6 Wk)

BOGALUSA

Sullivan Technical Institute

1710 Sullivan Dr., Bogalusa, LA 70427. Trade and Technical. Founded 1930. Contact: M.J. Murphy, Director, (504)732-6640, 800-732-6640, Fax: (504)732-6603, Web Site: http://www.sullivan.tec.la.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Enrollment: Total 525. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (24 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Biomedical Technology (24 Mo); Carpentry (24 Mo); Computer Programming (24 Mo); Computer Support Technology (24 Mo); Diesel Technology (24 Mo); Early Childhood Education (24 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (4 Mo); Machine Tool Programming Technology (24 Mo); Medical Office Management (12 Mo); Network Support (24 Mo); Nurses Aide (4 Mo); Nursing, Practical (16 Mo); Office Technology (24 Mo); Patient Care Technician; Welding Technology (18 Mo)

BOSSIER CITY

Bossier Parish Community College

Admissions Office, 6220 East Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Ann Jampole, Dir. of Admissions, (318)678-6000, Fax: (318)678-6390, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.bpcc.cc.la.us/. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,682 full-time; $938 half-time (in-state); $2,535 room and board. Enrollment: Total 2,202. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (1 Yr); Computer Business Systems Technology (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (1 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); General Studies (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (1-2 Yr); Medical Office Management (1 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (1 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (1-2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (1 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (1-2 Yr); Theatre Arts (2 Yr)

Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School

1701 Old Minden Rd., No. 36, Bossier City, LA 71111. Cosmetology. Founded 1968. Contact: Jim Goins, (318)746-7674, (318)746-2600, (866)746-7674, Fax: (318)746-8101, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,750. Enrollment: men 1, women 42. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

CHALMETTE

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043. Two-Year College. Founded 1992. Contact: Holly Delacroix, (504)680-2240, (504)680-2467, Fax: (504)680-2245, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $859/full-time/semester. Enrollment: men 712, women 1,627. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS; NAIT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (1-2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Heating (1-2 Yr); Building Construction Technology (1 Yr); Business Technology (2 Yr); Carpentry (1 Yr); Computer Information Systems (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Computer Technology (1-2 Yr); Culinary Arts (1-2 Yr); Culinary Occupations (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (1-2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electrical Construction (1 Yr); Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Liberal Arts (2 Yr); Machine Tool Technology (1 Yr); Nursing, Certified Assistant (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Office, General (1 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Optical Technology (2 Yr); Remediation (1 Yr); Science (2 Yr)

COTTONPORT

Louisiana Technical College, Avoyelles Campus

PO Box 307, 508 Choupique St., Cottonport, LA 71327. Trade and Technical. Founded 1947. Contact: Tom Gauthier, Dir., (318)876-2701, (318)876-2401, Fax: (318)876-2634, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ltc.net; Jaqueline Ausbon, Asst. Campus Dean, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: men 238, women 112. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Electronics, Industrial (24 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Paramedic (15 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

DENHAM SPRINGS

Denham Springs Beauty School

923 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726. Contact: Frances Hand, Director, (225)665-6188. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,000. Degrees awarded: Associate.

EUNICE

Louisiana Academy of Beauty

550 E. Laurel St., Eunice, LA 70535. Cosmetology. Founded 1992. Contact: John Cobb, (337)457-7627, Fax: (337)457-1884. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,000. Enrollment: Total 63. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Louisiana State University, Eunice Campus

PO Box 1129, 2048 Johnson Hwy., Eunice, LA 70535. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: William Nunez, (337)457-7311, 888-FOR-LSUE, Fax: (337)546-6620, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.lsue.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $88/credit in-state; $213/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 3,144. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Occupations; Engineering Technology; Law Enforcement; Nursing, Vocational

FARMERVILLE

Louisiana Technical College - North Central Campus

605 N. Boundary St., PO Box 548, Farmerville, LA 71241. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Donna C. Sewell, (318)368-3179, Fax: (318)368-9180, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 80. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (76 Hr); Computer Support Technology (76 Hr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (6 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Nursing, Vocational (10 Wk); Office Technology (69 Hr); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

FERRIDAY

Louisiana Technical College-Shelby Jackson Campus

2100 N. E. E. Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334-1465. Contact: Mignonne Ater, Campus dean, (318)757-6501, (318)757-7638, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

LTC—Shelby M. Jackson Campus

PO Box 1465, E.E. Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Mignonne Ater, Campus Administrator, (318)757-6501, (318)757-6502, Fax: (318)757-8659, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net/smjackson. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 123. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (15 Mo); Administrative Assistant (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (36 Mo); Auto Mechanics (27 Mo); Clerk, Typist (12 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (11 Wk); Secretarial, General (15 Mo); Small Engine Repair (20 Mo); Welding Technology (20 Mo)

GONZALES

Ascension College

320 E. Ascension St., Gonzales, LA 70737. Trade and Technical, Business, Nursing, Allied Medical. Founded 1989. Contact: Dennis Kerr, (225)647-6609, 800-276-2953, Fax: (225)644-0066, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,800-$6,900. Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (9 Mo); Dental Assisting (10 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo); Medical Office Management (8 Mo); Office Technology (8 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (8 Mo)

GREENSBURG

Louisiana Technical College-Florida Parishes

137 college Street, Greensburg, LA 70441-0000. Contact: Sharon Hornsby, Campus dean, (225)222-4251, 800-827-9750, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 660 in-state; $1,808 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

GRETNA

Creative Floral Design School of New Orleans

714 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053. Other. Founded 1986. Contact: Jeanne Safley, Owner/Instructor, (504)366-7676, 800-423-6338, Web Site: http://www.floral-designschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $1,375. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Floristry (80 HR)

HAMMOND

Louisiana Technical College Hammond Area Campus

PO Box 489, 111 Pride Dr., Hammond, LA 70404-0489. Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Ms. Jimmye Foster, (985)543-4120, (985)543-4123, 800-469-0238, Fax: (985)543-4121, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ltc.edu; Sharon Hornsby, Campus Dean, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 212. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (6 Tm); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (12 Mo); Appliance Repair (12 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Computer Technology (24 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (180 Hr); Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, L.P.N. (160 Hr); Nursing, Practical (16 Mo); Office Technology (6 Tm); Paramedic (1160 Hr); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

HOUMA

Louisiana Technical College - L. E. Fletcher Campus

310 Charles St., Houma, LA 70364. Trade and Technical. Founded 1950. Contact: William Tulak, (504)857-3655, Fax: (504)857-3689. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $105 quarterly. Enrollment: Total 1,242. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Air Conditioning; Automotive Technology; Diesel Technology; Drafting & Design Technology; Electrical Technology; Electronics, Industrial; Machine Shop; Marine Technology; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Welding Technology

South Louisiana Beauty College

300 Howard Ave., Houma, LA 70363. Cosmetology. Founded 1965. Contact: Catherine A. Nagy, (985)873-8978, Fax: (985)876-2644. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,300. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (600Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

JACKSON

Louisiana Technical College - Folkes Campus

PO Box 808, Jackson, LA 70748. Trade and Technical. Founded 1977. Contact: Dildred Womack, (225)634-2636, Fax: (225)634-4225, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 242. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (15 Mo); Accounting, Clerical (12 Mo); Accounting, Machine (12 Mo); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (12 Mo); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Executive Assistant (18 Mo); Information Sciences Technology (12 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Paramedic (12 Mo); Secretarial, General (15 Mo); Welding, Arc & Gas (12 Wk); Welding Technology (18 Mo); Word Processing (12 Wk)

JENNINGS

Louisiana Technical College, Morgan Smith Campus

1230 N. Main St., PO Box 1327, Jennings, LA 70546. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Barry Zerangue, (337)824-4811, Fax: (318)824-5653, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 160. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

KENNER

Moler Beauty College (Kenner)

1919 Veterans Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062. Cosmetology. Founded 1981. Contact: Timothy D. Koehl, (504)467-1888, Fax: (504)469-9503. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,025. Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Beauty (15 Mo); Cosmetology (15 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (7 Mo); Manicurist (6 Mo)

LAFAYETTE

Remington College - Lafayette Campus

303 Rue Louis XIV, Lafayette, LA 70508. Two-Year College. Founded 1940. Contact: Dr. Rosalie L. Lampone, (337)981-4010, 800-736-2687, Fax: (337)983-7130, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://remingtoncollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $25,839 (costs variation per program). Enrollment: men 200, women 250. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business (1368 Hr); Computer Networking (1368 Hr); Electronics Technology (1368 Hr); Medical Assistant (720 Hr)

Ronnie & Dorman's School of Hair Design

2002 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503. Cosmetology. Founded 1967. Contact: Freddie Gary, (337)232-1806, Fax: (337)232-1806. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,700. Enrollment: men 4, women 18. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

Southwest Paralegal College

PO Box 92247, Lafayette, LA 70509. Trade and Technical. Founded 1991. Contact: Jennifer S. Piccione, (337)233-4959, Fax: (337)233-4997. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,350 plus $150 registration fee. Enrollment: men 4, women 31. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Paralegal (1 Yr)

LAKE CHARLES

Delta School of Business and Technology

517 Broad St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Trade and Technical, Nursing. Founded 1970.(337)439-5765, 800-259-5627, Fax: (337)436-5151, Web Site: http://www.deltatech.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 350. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (6 Qt); Administrative Assistant (6 Qt); Drafting Technology (6 Qt); Information Sciences Technology (6 Qt); Medical Assistant (6 Qt)

Demmons School of Beauty

1222 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Contact: Jim Haynes, President, (337)439-9265. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,612. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy

3750 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601. Other, Allied Medical. Founded 1972. Contact: Michael A. Breaux, Admissions Dir., (337)474-3737, (337)436-7779, Fax: (337)474-9432, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.lamassageschool.com; Susan Salvo, Exec.Dir., E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $4,000; $600 books and fees. Enrollment: men 7, women 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (500 Hr)

Louisiana Technical College, Sowela Campus

3820 Bennett Johnston Ave., Lake Charles, LA 70615. Trade and Technical. Founded 1938. Contact: Stanley Leger, (318)491-2688, 800-256-0483, Fax: (318)491-2135. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $205 per quarter, associate; $130 per quarter, diploma. Enrollment: Total 3,596. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Mechanics (24 Mo); Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (18 Mo); Criminal Justice (24 Mo); Culinary Occupations (18 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (15 Mo); Electronics Technology (24 Mo); Instrumentation Technology (24 Mo); Machine Shop (24 Mo); Mechanics, Diesel (24 Mo); Office Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

LAKE PROVIDENCE

Louisiana Technical College, Margaret Surles Branch

PO Box 388, Highway 883-1, Lake Providence, LA 71254-0368. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Patrick T. Murphy, Campus Dean, (318)559-0864, 888-844-8711, Fax: (318)559-0239, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ltctallulah.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $450 per semester in-state; $690 per semester out-of-state. Enrollment: men 67, women 84. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (4 Sm); Automotive Technology (4 Sm); Computer Support Technology (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (4 Sm); Office Technology (4 Sm); Welding Technology (4 Sm)

MANY

Louisiana Technical College - Sabine Valley Campus

PO Box 790, 1255 Fisher Rd., Many, LA 71449. Trade and Technical. Contact: Moses Baines, Dir. of Student Affairs, (318)256-4101, Fax: (318)256-4134, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.sabinevalleycampus.com. Public. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 290. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics; Business Occupations; Computer Operations; Electronics Technology; Nurse, Assistant; Welding Technology

METAIRIE

Eastern College of Health Vocations

3321 Hessmer Ave., Ste. 200, Metairie, LA 70002. Allied Medical. Founded 1979. Contact: Stephanie Fayard, (504)885-3353. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 15, women 235. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Dental Assisting (7 Mo); Medical Assistant (10 Mo)

Sclafani Cooking School, Inc.

107 Gennaro Place, Metairie, LA 70001. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Frank P. Sclafani, Sr., CEC, FMP, (504)833-7861, 800-583-1282, Fax: (504)833-7872, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.sclafanicookingschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $2,995 (all-inclusive). Enrollment: men 40, women 32. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cooking, Commercial (4 Wk)

MINDEN

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

814 Constable St., Minden, LA 71055. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Charles T. Strong, (318)371-3035, 800-529-1387, Fax: (318)371-3055. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $23/semester credit hour residents; double for non-residents. Enrollment: Total 700. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Computer Applications (18 Mo); Drafting Technology (24 Mo); Hospitality (18 Mo); Hotel & Motel Management (18 Mo); Industrial Maintenance (21 Mo); Instrumentation Technology (24 Mo); Machine Shop (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

MONROE

Career Training Specialists

2319 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Trade and Technical. Founded 1988. Contact: Rose Steptoe, Dir., (318)323-2889, 800-234-6766, Fax: (318)323-3113, Web Site: http://www.careertc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 209. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Technology (740 Hr); Health Care & Management (740 Hr); Massage Therapy (780 Hr); Medical Office Management (740 Hr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy; Surgical Technology (970 Hr)

Monroe Air Center

5410 Operations Rd., Monroe Municipal Airport, Monroe, LA 71203. Flight and Ground. Founded 1961. Contact: John Shimblin, Dir., (318)387-0222, 800-223-3895, Fax: (318)387-6005. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 49, women 6. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; 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; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Single Engine Rating

Pat Goins Beauty School

3138 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. Cosmetology. Founded 1988. Contact: Pat Goins, (318)322-2500, Fax: (318)746-8104. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,300. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Health Sciences

700 University Ave., Monroe, LA 71209-0430. Allied Medical. Contact: Kathryn H. Davis, M.A., LOTR, Dir., (318)342-1610, (318)342-1688, Fax: (318)342-5584, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ulm.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,832 in-state; $8,790 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 6,136. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Occupational Therapy (127 Hr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (70 Hr)

MORGAN CITY

Young Memorial Vocational-Technical School

PO Box 2148, Morgan City, LA 70381. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Ms. Yvonne M. Prejean, (504)380-2436, Fax: (504)380-2440, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $15 per credit hour. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Mechanics (24 Mo); Diving, Sea (6 Mo); Drafting Technology (24 Mo); Electronics Technology (24 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (12 Wk); Marine Technology; Mechanics, Diesel; Nurse, Assistant (10 Wk); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Word Processing (18 Mo)

NATCHITOCHES

Louisiana Technical College-Natchitoches Campus

PO Box 657, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Trade and Technical. Founded 1940. Contact: Carol Herbert, Campus Dean, (318)357-3162, Fax: (318)352-2248, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net; Lionel Dawson, Asst. Campus Dean, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available.Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 206. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (6 Terms); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (8 Terms); Automotive Technology (8 Terms); Carpentry (7 Terms); Cosmetology (5 Terms); Electricity - Master Electrician (5 Terms); Electronics Technology (8 Terms); Industrial Maintenance (7 Terms); Jewelry Design Repair & Stone Setting (5 Terms); Nurse, Assistant (1 Term); Nursing, Practical (6 Terms); Office Technology (5 Terms)

Northwestern State University

College Ave., Natchitoches, LA 71497. Other. Founded 1885. Contact: Lillie Frazier Bell, Registrar, (318)357-6171, (318)357-6011, 800-807-8849, Fax: (318)357-5823, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.nsula.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,241/year resident; $9,319/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 6,950. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; JRCERT; AACSB; ABET; NAST; NCATE; ACEJMC; CCNE; NASAD; NASM; NASPE; AAFCS; SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Art; Aviation Technology; Avionics; Biological Technology; Biomedical Technology; Broadcasting, Nontechnical; Business Administration; Chemical Technology; Computer Applications; Computer Science; Criminal Justice; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Specialist; E-Commerce; Education; Electronic Engineering Technology; Electronics Technology; Fashion Merchandising; Food Distribution & Management; Graphic Arts; Home Economics; Hospitality; Human Services; Industrial Engineering Technology; Interior Decoration; Interior Design; Language Arts; Mathematics; Medical Technology; Music; Nursing, Practical; Office Administration; Office Technology; Physical Education; Physical Fitness; Public Affairs; Public Relations; Radiologic Technology; Recreation Administration; Science; Theatre Arts; Veterinary Technology; Writing

NEW ORLEANS

Cameron College

2740 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Business. Founded 1981. Contact: Joel Moore, Dean, (504)821-5881, Fax: (504)822-3467. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 45, women 160. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABHES; ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Hotel & Motel Management (9 Mo); Information Sciences Technology (9 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (6 Mo); Nursing, Practical (14 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (9 Mo)

Crescent City Bartending School

209 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Contact: Ronnie Richard, Jr., President, (504)822-3362, Web Site: http://crescentschools.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

Delgado Community College

615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119. Two-Year College. Founded 1921. Contact: Dr. R. Garrity, (504)483-4188. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 7,315. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Aircraft Mechanics; Auto Mechanics; Biological Technology; Biomedical Electronics; Biomedical Technology; Business Management; Cabinet & Mill Work; Carpentry; Civil Engineering Technology; Commercial Art; Communications, Manual; Computer Science - Terminal Operation; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Data Processing; Drafting Technology; Early Childhood Specialist; Electrical Construction; Electrical Engineering Technology; Electronics Technology; Engineering Technology, Architectural; Fine Arts; Fire Science; Funeral Service Education; Graphic Arts; Interior Design; Machinist, General; Music; Petroleum Technology; Radiologic Technology; Real Estate, Basic; Respiratory Therapy; Sculpture; Secretarial, General; Welding Technology

John Jay Beauty College

540 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Cosmetology. Founded 1963. Contact: J.J. Grisaffi, Pres., (504)282-8128, Fax: (504)282-5531. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Curriculum: Charm & Finishing; Cosmetology; Manicurist

Louisiana Technical College-Sidney N. Collier Campus

3727 Louisa St., New Orleans, LA 70126. Trade and Technical. Founded 1954. Contact: Dr. Tooya Teamer, Sr., Dir., (504)942-8333, 800-351-7611, Fax: (504)942-8337, Web Site: http://www.sidneyncolliercampus.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 645. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Barbering; Business Occupations; Carpentry; Communications Technology; Computer Repair; Cosmetology; Culinary Occupations; Electronics Technology; Health Aide; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Welding Technology

Mercy Educational Institute

10001 Lake Forest Blvd., Ste. 514, New Orleans, LA 70127. Nursing. Founded 1994. Contact: Dr. Esther M. Fashina, (504)241-4751. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $350. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Technology Phlebotomy (5 Wk); Nurse, Assistant (1 Mo)

Moler Beauty College (New Orleans)

2940 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Cosmetology. Founded 1893. Contact: C. Koehl, (504)821-8842, Fax: (504)821-4547. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,975. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology - Administration, Management & Supervision (600 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Skin Care (750 Hr)

New Orleans Regional Vocational-Technical Institute

980 Navarre Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124. Trade and Technical. Founded 1981. Contact: Simone Charbonnet, (504)483-4639, (504)483-4666, Fax: (504)483-4643. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $420 per year. Enrollment: Total 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (7 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Mechanics (18 Mo); Child Care & Guidance (18 Mo); Clerk, Typist (9 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (24 Mo); Culinary Arts (12 Mo); Data Processing (18 Mo); Drafting Technology (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Glazing (15 Wk); Instrumentation Technology (2 Yr); Nondestructive Testing Technology (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (14 Mo); Painting, Decorating & Paper Hanging (15 Wk); Secretarial, General (15 Mo); Tourism (6 Mo); Word Processing (14 Mo)

Ochsner School of Allied Health Sciences

1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70121. Allied Medical. Founded 1977. Contact: Elaine M. Orr, PhD, Director, (504)842-3267, 800-231-5257, Fax: (504)842-3193, Web Site: http://www.ochsner.org/allied-health. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: men 1, women 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: CAAHEP; JRCERT; SACS; CARC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Respiratory Therapy (9.5-13 Mo)

Stevenson's Academy of Hair Design

2039 Lapeyrouse St., New Orleans, LA 70116. Cosmetology. Founded 1973. Contact: Josulyn Williams, Dir., (504)945-2312, Fax: (504)947-2730, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stevensonsacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 215. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering (1500 Hr); Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Cosmetology - Refresher (300 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Skin Care (6 Mo)

NEW ROADS

Jumonville Memorial Technical Institute

PO Box 725, New Roads, LA 70760. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Amy Gauthier, Dir., (225)638-8613, Fax: (225)618-0157. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $420. Enrollment: men 379, women 197. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (24 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Electronics, Industrial (12 Mo); Electronics, Solid State (12 Mo); Golf Course Equipment Mechanics (15 Mo); Nursing, Practical (16 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Truck Driving (5 Mo); Welding, Combination (18 Mo)

OPELOUSAS

Louisiana Technical College - T.H. Harris Campus

332 E. South St., Opelousas, LA 70570. Trade and Technical. Founded 1940.(337)948-0240, Fax: (337)948-0243. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $244 per full-time semester. Enrollment: Total 469. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Mechanics (24 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (24 Mo); Civil Engineering Technology (18 Mo); Cosmetology (15 Mo); Diesel Technology (21 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (21 Mo); Electrical Technology (15 Mo); Electronics, Industrial (21 Mo); Machine Shop (18 Mo); Masonry (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (12 Mo); Nondestructive Testing Technology (12 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

RESERVE

Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus

181 Regala Park Rd., PO Drawer AQ, Reserve, LA 70084. Two-Year College. Founded 1978. Contact: Anita T. Dabon, Dir. of Student Svcs., (504)536-4418, 800-590-9773, Fax: (504)536-7697, Web Site: http://www.ltc.edu; Dennis Murphy, Dean, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: men 78, women 67. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (8 Qt); Automotive Technology (8 Qt); Drafting & Design Technology (7 Qt); Instrumentation Technology (8 Qt); Nursing, Practical (6 Qt); Office Technology (6 Qt); Technician, Industrial Service (6 Qt); Welding Technology (6 Qt)

RUSTON

Louisiana Tech University College of Applied and Natural Science

Box 10197, Ruston, LA 71272. Allied Medical, Nursing. Founded 1894. Contact: James Liberatos, (318)257-4287, Fax: (318)257-5060, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://ans.latech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $706 per quarter, resident; $1,091 per quarter, non-resident. Enrollment: Total 7,553. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; NAACLS; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Biological Technology (4 Yr); Dietetic Technology (4 Yr); Medical Record Technology (4 Yr); Medical Technology (4 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr)

Pat Goins Ruston Beauty School

213 W. Alabama, Ruston, LA 71270. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Pat Goins, (318)255-2717, (318)746-2600, Fax: (318)746-8101. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,750. Enrollment: men 1, women 36. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr)

Ruston Technical Institute

1010 James St., PO Box 1070, Ruston, LA 71273-1070. Trade and Technical. Founded 1977. Contact: Norene Smith, Campus Dean, (318)251-4145, Fax: (318)251-4159, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 95. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Drafting & Design Technology (24 Mo); Nursing, Practical (16 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

ST. MARTINVILLE

Evangeline Vocational-Technical School

PO Box 68, St. Martinville, LA 70582. Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Prosper Chretien, (318)394-6466, Fax: (318)394-3965. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $300 per year. Enrollment: Total 473. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (18 Mo); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Mechanics (24 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (18 Mo); High School Diploma; Jewelry Design - Repair & Stone Setting (9 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

Louisiana Technical College-Evangeline Campus

600 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, St. Martinville, LA 70582. Contact: Prosper Chretien, Campus consultant, (337)394-6466, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

SHREVEPORT

American School of Business

702 Professional Dr., N., Shreveport, LA 71105. Business. Founded 1985. Contact: Amy Juneau, (318)798-3333, 800-588-3335, Fax: (318)798-3336, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://americanschoolofbusiness.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $10 per clock hour. Enrollment: men 14, women 87. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Administrative Assistant; Business, General Office; Computer Information Science; Data Entry; Medical Office Management; Medical Record Technology; Office Administration

Ayers Institute

3010 Knight St., Ste. 300, Shreveport, LA 71105. Trade and Technical. Founded 1953. Contact: Darlene Robertson, Dir., (318)868-3000, (318)635-0280, Fax: (318)636-9736, Web Site: http://www.ayersinstitute.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 100, women 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (36 Qt); Computer Technology (36 Qt); Medical Assistant (36 Qt)

Blue Cliff School of Therapeutic Massage

200 N. Thomas Dr., No. A, Shreveport, LA 71107-6520. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Lisa Otero, (318)425-7941, 888-863-5445, Fax: (318)425-3740, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.bluecliffcollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,900. Enrollment: Total 73. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (13 Mo)

Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology

1141 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71105. Cosmetology. Founded 1954. Contact: Claude Burch, (318)865-5591, Fax: (318)869-1038, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.guysacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $9,500. Enrollment: men 3, women 85. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (750 Hr); Manicurist (600 Hr); Skin Care (900 Hr)

Louisiana Technical College, Shreveport-Bossier Campus

PO Box 78527, 2010 North Market St., Shreveport, LA 71137. Trade and Technical. Founded 1936. Contact: Angie Rymer, Interim Campus Dean, (318)676-7811, Fax: (318)676-7805, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.shreveportcampus.com/shreveport/; Vera-Zee Morgan, Dir. of Student Affairs. Public. Coed. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 598. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Auto Body & Fender Repair (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Barbering (14 Mo); Business Technology (12 Mo); Carpentry (18 Mo); Computer Electro-Mechanics (21 Mo); Culinary Occupations (12 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (24 Mo); Early Childhood Education (12 Mo); Electricity, Apprenticeship (15 Mo); Electricity - Master Electrician (15 Mo); Electronics, Industrial (24 Mo); Engineering Technology, Computer (24 Mo); Graphic Arts (12 Mo); Machine Shop (16 Mo); Mechanics, Diesel (24 Mo); Nursing, Practical (14 Mo); Technician, Electronic Service (24 Mo); Welding, Arc & Gas (18 Mo)

Pat Goins Shreveport Beauty School

6363 Hearne Ave., Ste. 36, Shreveport, LA 71108. Cosmetology. Founded 1958. Contact: Rosa Foy, Manager, (318)631-1833, Fax: (318)746-8101. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,200. Enrollment: Total 25. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (12 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (4 Mo)

Southern University, Shreveport-Bossier City Campus

3050 Martin L. King Dr., Shreveport, LA 71107. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Mehailier Broom, Dir., (318)674-3300, (318)674-3426, 800-458-1472, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.susla.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,126 (12 or more credit hours; includes fees). Enrollment: Total 1,216. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: SACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Biological Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Business Occupations; Chemical Technology (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (1 Yr); Drafting Technology; Early Childhood Specialist (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Small Business Management (2 Yr); Social Work Technology (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

SLIDELL

Grantham University

34641 Grantham College Rd., Slidell, LA 70460. Correspondence, Other. Founded 1951. Contact: George Colon, (985)649-4191, 800-955-2527, Fax: (985)649-4183, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.grantham.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,489 per semester. Enrollment: Total 4,500. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: DETC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Business Administration; Computer Science; Computer Technology; Criminal Justice; Electronics Technology; Engineering Management; Engineering Technology; Engineering Technology, Computer; Information Systems

Louisiana Technical College, Slidell Campus

Box 827, Slidell, LA 70459. Trade and Technical. Founded 1972. Contact: Misty Wainwright, Student Services, (504)646-6430, Fax: (504)646-6442. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $130 per quarter, resident; $260 per quarter, nonresident. Enrollment: Total 418. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (18 Mo); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (24 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Computer Operator (12 Mo); Computer Programming (18 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (21 Mo); Electrical Technology (24 Mo); Electronics Technology (15 Mo); Horticulture (15 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (12 Wk); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo)

Vanguard College of Cosmetology

740 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458. Cosmetology. Founded 1972. Contact: Kevin Latiolais, (985)643-2614, Fax: (985)646-0524, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://vanguardcollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $7,800. Enrollment: Total 60. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1500 Hr)

SORRENTO

Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus

9697 Airline Hwy., Sorrento, LA 70778-3007. Contact: Cleveland J. Marchand, Assistant dean, (225)675-5398, (225)675-5397, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

TALLULAH

Louisiana Technical College - Tallulah

PO Drawer 1740, Old Hwy. 65, S., Tallulah, LA 71282-1740. Two-Year College, Trade and Technical. Founded 1977. Contact: Ruth Horton, Asst. Campus Dean, (318)574-4820, (318)574-4821, 800-215-3905, Fax: (318)574-1868, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ltctallulah.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $858/year resident; $1,716/year non-resident. Enrollment: Total 683. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting Technology (6 Qt); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Diesel Technology (24 Mo); Industrial Maintenance (7 Qt); Nursing, Practical (17 Mo); Office Technology (6 Qt); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

THIBODAUX

Louisiana Technical College - Lafourche Campus

1425 Tiger Dr., PO Box 1831, Thibodaux, LA 70302-1831. Trade and Technical. Founded 1976. Contact: Kenneth A. Callahan, Director, (985)447-0924, Fax: (985)447-0927. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $520 residents; $1,040 nonresidents. Enrollment: Total 270. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (21 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Carpentry (21 Mo); Emergency Medical Technology (150 Hr); Nurse, Assistant (11 Wk); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (21 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

VILLE PLATTE

Ville Platte Technical Institute

Ward I, Industrial Park, PO Box 296, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Danny Lemoine, Director, (337)363-2197, Fax: (337)363-7984, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $15/credit hour; $105/quarter. Enrollment: men 139, women 182. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (4 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Office Technology (2 Yr); Welding Technology (18 Mo)

WEST MONROE

Cloyd's Beauty School

603 Natchitoches St., West Monroe, LA 71291. Cosmetology. Founded 1955. Contact: Joseph R. Mathieu, (318)322-5314, (318)325-5674, Fax: (318)812-0061, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,750. Enrollment: men 6, women 25. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (11 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (5 Mo)

Louisiana Technical College-Delta-Ouachita Campus

609 Vocational Pky, West Monroe, LA 71292-9064. Contact: Norene R. Smith, Asst. chancellor, (318)397-6100, (318)397-6144, Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 528 in-state; $1,056 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

WINNSBORO

Northeast Louisiana Technical College - Northeast Campus

1710 Warren St., Winnsboro, LA 71295. Trade and Technical. Founded 1952. Contact: Grace Blount, (318)435-2163, Fax: (318)435-2166, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.theltc.net. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 312. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Accounting Technology (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (24 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (24 Mo); Health Occupations; Nurse, Assistant (3 Mo); Nursing, Practical (15 Mo); Office Technology (18 Mo); Welding Technology (18 Mo)