Exploring Programs and Courses at Platt College Riverside
Platt College Riverside is a private, for-profit institution located in Riverside, California, easily accessible for students throughout the Inland Empire, right next to the 60 and 215 freeways. With a total enrollment of 512 students, the college offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for various career paths. This article delves into the programs, courses, and overall environment of Platt College Riverside.
Accreditation and Program Overview
Platt College Los Angeles, LLC, including its Riverside campus, holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). This accreditation signifies that the college meets the standards set by a recognized accrediting agency. ACCSC is recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States.
Platt College Riverside offers Associate and Bachelor Degrees, as well as Diploma or Certificate programs, covering a spectrum of fields, including:
- Medical Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Respiratory Therapy
- Business Administration
- Graphic Design
- Veterinary Technology
- Information Technology (IT)
The college emphasizes aligning its curriculum with real-world applications, incorporating interactive learning, group projects, and case studies.
Academic Structure and Student Support
The academic calendar at Platt College Riverside is based on an other academic year system. The student-faculty ratio is 18-to-1, potentially allowing for more individualized attention. The highest degree offered at Platt College-Riverside is an associate degree. The school has an open admissions policy.
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Platt College is committed to providing the information and resources necessary to help every student achieve educational success. Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process.
The college also provides several services to support students, including:
- Academic/career counseling
- Placement services for completers
- Employment services for students
- Credit for life experiences
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
For the academic year 2020-2021, the tuition and fees at Platt College-Riverside were $15,089. There is no application fee. Books and supplies are estimated at $1,075.
A significant portion of students receives financial aid. At Platt College-Riverside, 85 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid and the average scholarship or grant award is $6,569.
Program Spotlights and Student Success Stories
Platt College-Riverside is known for one of its top majors: Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Students can earn degrees and certificates in 8 different fields. Popular programs include: Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Medical/Clinical Assistant.
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Several student success stories highlight the impact of Platt College programs:
- Samantha Monsouir: A single mother who transitioned to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Samantha persevered and was on track to graduate as a Medical Administrative Specialist (MAS). She was looking forward to starting her externship in a private doctor’s office.
- Robert: After being forced to drop out of college to support his family, Robert enrolled in Platt College Riverside’s IT program through Amazon’s Career Choice program. He was transferred into Amazon’s IT department as a Support Technician and graduated in November 2019. “What I love about my job is the ability to facilitate positive interaction between our IT professionals and our customers."
- Anne Balver: Driven by a desire to serve her community, Anne graduated from Platt College Alhambra with a degree in Criminal Justice. Her goal is to become a police officer. Anne’s advice to others pursuing their goals?…“Always follow your dreams and never give up."
- Kenny: Kenny enrolled in Platt College Anaheim’s IT program in 2016 and worked at uBreakiFix. He was hired by J. Morita USA, a manufacturer of medical-technical products. “It‘s my job to work with the doctor or dentist’s office personnel to get the equipment back up and running ASAP…I spend much of my day on the phone helping medical personnel with IT issues and I find it very rewarding!"
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Graduate: A graduate of Platt College Anaheim's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program from 2016-18, she worked at United Medical Imaging and obtained her Abdomen RDMS license in Feb. 2020 and was working towards obtaining her RVT.
Important Considerations
It is important to note that, Except as expressly provided in California Education Code Section 94898, Platt College reserves the right to modify policies, course schedules, curricula or courses within reason due to exigent circumstances, program upgrades and/or content changes, and to cancel programs of study, modes of delivery, upcoming start dates or individual courses as it deems necessary. If a course or program is canceled, the school may schedule course completion at a later date or refund all monies paid for the canceled course or program if the student does not wish to continue with the program at the later date.
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