| California College San Diego (CCSD) | |
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| Established | 1978 |
| Type | Private |
| Location | San Diego, California, USA |
| Campus | Main Campus, San Diego, California |
| Colors | Navy Blue, White and Pink |
| Website | California College San Diego (CCSD) |
California College San Diego (also known as CCSD) is a private, four year college, located in San Diego, California. Associate’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Healthcare Administration, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Programming, Computer Networking, and Computer Science could be completed from CCSD. Apart from the regular classroom programs, CCSD College also features FastFlex Degree Programs [1], which allows completing the degrees faster than a traditional degree. Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), CCSD College is also affiliated with Stevens-Henager College for providing Online Education.
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Prior to moving to California, the college was known as California College of Health Sciences (CCHS) and before that as California College for Respiratory Therapy (CCRT).
CCRT, earlier known as Scottsdale Education Center, originated in December 1971 and was located in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ). As a vocational-technical school, the college offered multiple allied health and technical programs. A Respiratory Therapy Technician Program was initiated by the college in January 1974 and was continued till 1976, in Phoenix. Scottsdale Education Center became California College for Respiratory Therapy (CCRT) after moving to California, where it operated in San Diego from 1977 to 1980. The college then offered only a Respiratory Therapy Technician program. A distance education model of the Respiratory Therapy Program was launched by CCRT in 1978. In 1983 CCRT re-named itself as California College of Health Sciences (CCHS).
In June 1996, the college was acquired by National Education Company (NEC)/International Correspondence Schools (ICS). Harcourt General acquired NEC, ICS's parent corporation and CCHS in June 1997. ICS (now Education Direct) and CCHS were then acquired by Thomson Corporation in 2001. In May 2003, the college was purchased by California College Inc. The institution then changed its name to California College San Diego (CCSD). The college became the newest member of the family of schools that includes Stevens-Henager College and CollegeAmerica. The academic offerings of the college were expanded to include degree programs in other educational fields like business, technology and medical specialties.
Today, California College San Diego (CCSD) imparts education to the residents of San Diego through in-demand degree programs and training individuals for high demand jobs.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) [2] is an accrediting agency recognized by U.S. Department of Education under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.
Postsecondary education by California College San Diego (CCSD College) regulated through accreditation, federal requirements under the Higher Education Act of 1965 Title IV, and state regulatory and licensing.
Selected degree programs, for example, Respiratory Therapy Program, offered by the college are also accredited by other accreditation agencies like:
California College San Diego's campus [3] is conveniently located in the midst of Mission Valley, a bustling center for business and tourism.
The presence of Pacific Ocean in San Diego results into relatively cool summers and warm winters. San Diego is one of the most attractive year-round holiday spots in the United States. The beautiful weather and climate of San Diego and the wide range of degree programs offered by CCSD College makes it a land of exceptional educational opportunities for the residents of San Diego.
Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. government speculated that through 2014 Respiratory Therapy will be one of the fastest-growing occupations.
California College San Diego’s Respiratory Therapy Programs [4] [5] provides comprehensive curriculum, laboratory experience, clinical practice in respiratory patient care and individual attention from qualified instructors. Graduates in Respiratory Therapy could seek employment in hospitals and medical centers as respiratory care practitioners are prepared for possible certifications and credentials in National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy Degree [6] can be completed in as less as 36 months, while the Associate Degree [7] could be completed within 22 months. Completing degree programs prepare students for possible certifications in NBRC eligibility for RRT examination, Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
California College San Diego aims at helping college students who lack financial resources to go to college. CCSD College works out personal financial plans for individuals and introduces them to the grants and loans they qualify for.
Few of such lists of Preferred Lenders that CCSD College offers are:
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