Nevada

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Phyllis Dryden, Contact
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
700 E. Fifth St., Rm. 111
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
(775)687-9190

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

This Commission, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, is responsible for the issuing of licenses and permits to private, educational institutions and their agents. This Commission operates pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 394, of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Each postsecondary educational institution desiring to operate in the State must make application to the Administrator on Commission forms. The application must be accompanied by the catalog or brochure of the institution, evidence of the required surety bond and payment of fees required by law.

The postsecondary educational institution must demonstrate that it can be operated in compliance with minimum standards which include a review of: Course content and quality, facilities and equipment, administrative and instructional personnel, financial stability and operating practices and advertising. Additional requirements are given for degree granting institutions.

Each person desiring to solicit or perform the services of an agent must apply on Commission forms to the Administrator. The application must be accompanied by: Evidence of good reputation and character, evidence of the required surety bond and payment of the fees required by law. If any institution which the applicant intends to represent does not have a license to operate in Nevada, the application must provide the information required of licensed institutions.

The term of the license to operate may not exceed two years and the license is renewable. The term of the agent's permit is for one year.

No person or entity may operate or solicit within the State until authorized to do so by the Commission. The use of the terms "College" or "University" by any private educational institution operating within the State are controlled by the Commission.

Licensed schools are required to submit their application for renewal 60 days prior to expiration. Agent's are required to submit applications for renewal 30 days prior to expiration.

The Board of Cosmetology licenses cosmetology schools to operate. All other private schools at the postsecondary level are licensed by the Commission on Postsecondary Education.

CARSON CITY

Carson City Beauty Academy

2531 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89706. Cosmetology. Founded 1988. Contact: Sandra Escover, Owner F.A.A., (775)885-9977, Fax: (775)885-9853, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-Of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: from $1,750 to $9,000 plus books, kit and fees; total from $2,100 to $9,550. Enrollment: men 6, women 90. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1800 Hr); Esthetician (600 Hr); Manicurist (500 Hr)

Western Nevada Community College

2201 W. College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Daniel Neverett, Dean of Student Srvc, (775)445-3273, Fax: (775)887-3141, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.wncc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,537; $4,507 (annual). Enrollment: Total 5,995. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Accounting, Junior (1 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Building Inspection Technology (2 Yr); Business (1 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Construction Technology (2 Yr); Correctional Science (1 Yr); Customer Service (1 Yr); Desktop Publishing (1 Yr); Drafting Technology (1 Yr); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (1 Yr); Golf Course Management (2 Yr); Heavy Equipment (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Juvenile Justice (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (1 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Masonry (2 Yr); Microcomputers (1 Yr); Nurse, Assistant (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Plumbing (2 Yr); Probation and Parole (1 Yr); Real Estate, Basic (2 Yr); Sheet Metal (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

HENDERSON

American Locksmith Institute of Nevada

875 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson, NV 89015. Trade and Technical. Founded 1992. Contact: Gene Altobella, (702)565-8811, Fax: (702)565-7017. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,022 plus $1,500 for tools. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Locksmithing

Art Institute of Las Vegas

2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson, NV 89074-7737. Trade and Technical. Founded 1983. Contact: Steve Brooks, Pres., (702)369-9944, 800-833-2678, Fax: (702)992-8558, Web Site: http://www.ailv.artinstitute.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 142. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Design (10 Mo); Drafting Technology (10 Mo); Graphic Design (10 Mo); Interior Decoration (2 Mo); Interior Design (20 Mo)

Career Education Institute-Henderson

2290 Corporate Cir-ste 100, Henderson, NV 89074-6398. Contact: David Evans, Exec director, (702)269-7600, Web Site: http://ceitraining.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $11,300 in-state; $11,300 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Las Vegas College (Henderson)

170 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, NV 89014. Contact: Joel Boyd, President, (702)567-1920, Web Site: http://lasvegas_college.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $9,036 in-state; $9,036 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Real Estate School of Nevada

4300 E. Sunset Rd., D-1, Town Center III, Henderson, NV 89074. Other. Founded 1973. Contact: Shannon Dehelean, Administrator, (702)454-1936, (866)747-3833, Fax: (702)454-2716, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://realtyschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $175, 20 hr. course; $275-$295, 45 hr. course; $599, 90 hr. course. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Real Estate, Basic; Real Estate Law

LAS VEGAS

Academy of Hair Design

4445 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102. Cosmetology. Founded 1970. Contact: Sandy Dunham, (702)878-1185, Fax: (702)878-7289, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ahdvegas.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,825-$11,800. Enrollment: men 10, women 105. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1800 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor (1000 Hr); Hair Styling (1200 Hr); Manicurist (500 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

Academy of Healing Arts

901 Rancho Ln., Ste. 190, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Trade and Technical. Founded 1975. Contact: Debi Tapert, Campus Finance Administrator, (702)671-4242, Fax: (702)671-4145, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://academylv.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Enrollment: men 100, women 400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: COE. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (30 Wk); Medical Assistant (30 Wk); Medical Office Management (52 Wk); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (4 Wk)

Academy of Professional Cocktail Servers & Bartenders

5734 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Marty and Tammie Tike, Owner, (702)878-1664. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $450. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (3 Wk); Cocktail Waitress (3 Wk)

Compusolve

3520 E. Tropicana Ave., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Trade and Technical. Contact: Elaine Billets, Pres., (702)433-4242, Fax: (702)433-4447. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Graphics; Desktop Publishing; Personal Computing; Word Processing

Expertise School of Beauty

902 W. Owens Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106. Contact: Gwen Braimoh, Director/owner, (702)636-8686, Web Site: http://www.expertisesbeauty.com. Public. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: in-state; out-of-state.

Heritage College

3315 W. Spring Mountain Rd., Ste. 7, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Trade and Technical. Founded 1990. Contact: Penny Foye, Dir. of Admissions, (702)368-2338, Fax: (702)368-3853, Web Site: http://www.heritagecollege.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students not accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: CAAHEP; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (9 Mo); Business Automation (9 Mo); Medical Assistant (9 Mo); Paralegal (18 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (9 Mo); Travel & Tourism (9 Mo)

High-Tech Institute-Las Vegas

2320 S.Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Contact: Mary Ann, (702)385-6700; Altman, Campus president, Web Site: http://www.hightechinstitute.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $19,829. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

International School of Dog Grooming

3300 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 22, Las Vegas, NV 89121-4306. Trade and Technical. Founded 1991. Contact: Marie Sarkissian, (702)734-1033. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,500. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Pet Grooming (400 Hr)

Key Realty School

3650 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 9, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Other, Business. (702)313-7000, 800-472-3893, Fax: (702)933-0567, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.keyrealtyschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies; $475 90 hr. pre-licensing course. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Real Estate Appraisal; Real Estate, Basic; Real Estate, Financing; Real Estate Management

Las Vegas College (Las Vegas)

4100 W. Flamingo Rd. Ste. 2100, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Contact: Michael A. Holmes, President, (702)368-6200, Web Site: http://www.lasvegascollege.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $12,768 in-state; $12,768 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Las Vegas School of Dealing

3850 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103. Other. Founded 1972. Contact: Craig S. Travers, (702)368-1717. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $199-$399. Enrollment: men 20, women 30. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dealers, Dice & Blackjack

Las Vegas School of Insurance

2909 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102-9404. Correspondence. Founded 1997. Contact: Gail Anderson, (702)871-1365, Fax: (702)876-3245. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $200-$250. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Insurance, General

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas

1451 Center Crossing Road, Las Vegas, NV 89144. Contact: Jennifer White, President, (702)851-5300, Web Site: http://www.vegasculinary.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $17,500 in-state; $17,500 out-of-state.

Marinello School of Beauty

5001 East Bonanza Ste. 110, Las Vegas, NV 89110. Contact: Dr. Nagui Elyas, President, (702)431-6200, Web Site: http://www.marinello.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $13,865. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Nevada Career Institute

3025 E. Desert Inn Road Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Contact: Joanne Q. Leming, Campus director, (702)893-3300, Web Site: http://www.nevadacareerinstitute.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $9,985. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas Branch Campus

2381 E. Windmill Ln., Ste. 14, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Terry Martin, (702)456-4325, 800-750-4325, Fax: (702)456-9910, Web Site: http://www.nevadasmt.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,900. Enrollment: Total 1,100. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCET. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (7-12 Mo)

PCI Dealer's School

920 So. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Trade and Technical. Founded 1986. Contact: Joe Lauer, Dir., (702)877-4724, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.pcidealerschool.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 29, women 32. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Card Dealing, Professional; Dealers, Dice & Blackjack

Physicians Institute of Therapeutic Massage

2080 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 115, Las Vegas, NV 89119-5176. Allied Medical. Founded 1991. Contact: Brenda Darlow, (702)369-5472, 800-684-6301, Fax: (702)369-2575. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $6,500 includes textbooks. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (30 Wk)

Quality Technical Training Center

4640 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Trade and Technical. Founded 1994.(702)731-2408, 800-858-2653, Fax: (702)731-3015. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $3,500 for HVAC, $3,000 for plumbing. Enrollment: Total 300. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating (12 Wk); Plumbing (10 Wk)

Rollers Institute of Cosmetology

953 E. Sahara Ave., 11B, Las Vegas, NV 89104. Cosmetology. Founded 1993. Contact: Myles Catinia, Pres., (702)732-1986, Fax: (702)732-3026. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1800 Hr); Manicurist (500 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

Southern Nevada School of Real Estate

3441 W. Sahara, No. C-6, Las Vegas, NV 89131. Other. Founded 1985. Contact: Mary D. Livingston, Dir. Of Admissions, (702)364-2525, 800-346-2520, Fax: (702)253-7950, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.snsore.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $499. Enrollment: men 300, women 450. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Real Estate Appraisal (45 Hr); Real Estate, Basic (90 Hr); Real Estate Law (18 Hr); Real Estate Sales License (18 Hr)

Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology

3430 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89121-7335. Contact: Judith Hloros, President, (702)458-6333, (702)458-3156. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $14,510. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center

5710 Mt Vista, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: R. Arguello, (702)799-7500, Fax: (702)799-0722. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Enrollment: Total 1,760. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced; Accounting, General; Accounting, Junior; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Engine Diagnosis (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Automatic Transmission (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Brake & Wheel Alignment (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics - Tune Up (2 Yr); Business Education (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Clerical, General (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Cosmetology (2 Yr); Culinary Arts (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Drafting, Architectural (2 Yr); Drafting, Electro-Mechanical (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Health Occupations (2 Yr); Marine Technology (2 Yr); Office, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

Western Business Academy

1055 E. Tropicana, No. 575, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Business. Founded 1985. Contact: Tija Muntean, (702)736-3623, Fax: (702)736-0523. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $150 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 20, women 158. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (8 Wk); Bookkeeping (8 Wk); Computer Literacy (8 Wk); Microcomputers (8 Wk); Secretarial, Science (8 Wk); Typing (8 Wk)

NORTH LAS VEGAS

Clark County Community College

3200 E. Cheyanne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: Arlie Stops, Jr., VP Admissions, (702)651-4014, (702)651-4536, Fax: (702)651-4811, Web Site: http://www.ccsn.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Other. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: CARC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Banking & Finance (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Drafting Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology; Fire Science (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Horticulture, Ornamental (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Inhalation Therapy Technology (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Management; Marketing; Merchandising; Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Paramedic (2 Yr); Real Estate Broker (2 Yr); Recreation Leadership (2 Yr); Saving & Loan Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Welding Technology; Word Processing (2 Yr)

RENO

Career Choices

625 Margrave Dr., No. 101, Reno, NV 89502. Business. Founded 1988. Contact: Nancy Rumburg, Pres./Owner, (775)826-8828, Fax: (775)826-5559, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.career-choices.com; Barbara Rummer, VP/Owner. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $125 per class, 8 hours; $950-$3,750 complete programs. Enrollment: Total 122. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Operations (6 Wk); Medical Assistant (6 Mo); Medical Transcription (609 Mo); Office, General (12 Wk); Office Technology (8 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (4 Mo)

Career College of Northern Nevada

1195A Corporate Blvd., Reno, NV 89502. Trade and Technical. Founded 1984. Contact: Larry Clark, (775)856-2266, Fax: (775)856-0935. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 175, women 200. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Management; Electronic Engineering Technology (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (12 Mo); Information Sciences Technology (22 Mo); Legal Administration (12 Mo); Medical Assistant (13.5-20 Mo); Microcomputers (12 Mo); Word Processing (6 Mo)

Center for Employment Training

196 S Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502-1308. Trade and Technical. Founded 1987. Contact: Mike O'Massey, (775)348-8668, 800-533-2519, Fax: (775)348-2034, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cet.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 125. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Building Maintenance (900 Hr); Office Technology (810 Hr); Warehouse Management (720 Hr)

Cet-Reno

520 Evans Avenue, Reno, NV 89512. Contact: Treassa Votaw, Director, (408)287-7924. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $7,671. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Delouxe Cosmetology

1050 Matley Ln., Reno, NV 89502. Cosmetology. Founded 1951.(775)329-9494, Fax: (775)329-3033. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Hour. Enrollment: Total 230. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Barbering; Cosmetology; Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist

Morrison College - Reno

140 Washington St., Reno, NV 89503. Business, Other. Founded 1902. Contact: John Buruell, (775)323-4145, Fax: (775)323-8495. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $160 per credit. Enrollment: Total 271. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (4 Qt); Accounting, General (12 Qt); Bookkeeping (2 Qt); Business Management (6 Qt); Computer Science (6 Qt); Management (12 Qt); Medical Office Management (6 Qt); Medical Receptionist (3 Qt); Paralegal (6 Qt); Receptionist (3 Qt); Secretarial, Executive (5 Qt); Secretarial, Legal (5 Qt); Secretarial, Medical (5 Qt)

Ralston School of Massage

77 Pringle Way, Reno, NV 89502-1474. Other. Founded 1987. Contact: Robert H. Oliver, Co-Dir., (775)982-5450, 800-954-0249, Fax: (775)982-5452, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ralstonmassage.com; Debra Rilea, Co-Dir.. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $4,750. Enrollment: Total 125. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ABMP. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Massage Therapy (710 Hr)

Reno-Tahoe Job Training Academy

PO Box 50284, Reno, NV 89513-0284. Trade and Technical. Contact: Pamela Schwier, (775)329-5665, (775)750-5240, Fax: (775)832-4959. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $945. Enrollment: men 50, women 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (60 Hr); Card Dealing, Professional

Truckee Meadows Community College

7000 Dandini Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. Two-Year College. Founded 1971. Contact: David J. Harbeck, (775)673-7042, Fax: (775)673-7028, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.tmcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $55/credit fees (for all); and $31/credit good neighbor; $56/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,451. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NWCCU. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Architectural Design Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Dental Assisting (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Drafting, Engineering (2 Yr); Drug & Alcohol Counseling (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Environmental Technology (2 Yr); Fire Science (2 Yr); Food Service & Management (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Welding, Combination (2 Yr)

SPARKS

Nevada Career Academy

950 Industrial Way, Sparks, NV 89431. Contact: Gary Yasuda, President, (775)348-7200. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $9,723. Enrollment: Total 46. Degrees awarded: Certificate.

Prater Way College of Beauty

1627 Prater, Sparks, NV 89431. Cosmetology. Founded 1962. Contact: Laurie L. Thomas, Owner, (775)355-6677, Fax: (775)355-6679, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.praterway.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 3, women 69. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (45 Wk); Cosmetology Instructor (25 Wk); Hair Styling (30 Wk); Manicurist (13 Wk)