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West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 2-year

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Mount Braddock Road, Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania 15465

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Phone

(724) 437-4600

Website
www.piht.edu/

Mission Statement

It is the philosophy of this institution to assist the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to successfully achieve his/her academic, professional and personal goals. The school's programs evidence this philosophy by: 1. providing specialized training in career fields that offer employment opportunities; 2. emphasizing business skills designed to enhance employability; 3. providing general education coursework which emphasizes personal development, communication skills and social issues awareness; 4. providing education and training by combining theoretical concepts with hands-on application; and 5. promoting an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation and accountability through team integration of faculty, administration and student body.

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Mission Statement

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It is the philosophy of this institution to assist the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills needed to successfully achieve his/her academic, professional and personal goals. The school's programs evidence this philosophy by: 1. providing specialized training in career fields that offer employment opportunities; 2. emphasizing business skills designed to enhance employability; 3. providing general education coursework which emphasizes personal development, communication skills and social issues awareness; 4. providing education and training by combining theoretical concepts with hands-on application; and 5. promoting an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation and accountability through team integration of faculty, administration and student body.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$13,000

Out of state

$13,000
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 72.0% $6,368
State/local grants 59.0% $3,867
Institutional grants 38.0% $2,524
Loans 84.0% $4,607

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
      • A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
96%
Male Students
4%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian92.59%
  2. Black7.41%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

111

Undergraduate students

111

Attendance breakdown

Full time
97%
Part time
3%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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