Heald College

Heald College - Education to Last a Lifetime

Heald College has grown in the last 140 years from one campus in San Francisco to 11 campuses throughout the western United States in California, Oregon and Hawaii. So, unlike many other career colleges, we didn't start yesterday and won't stop tomorrow.

In addition to taking courses in their chosen program area, Heald students study contemporary literature and culture, ethical practices, and personal and social responsibility. We also help them develop confidence, leadership abilities, collaboration techniques, and communication skills. While employers are eager to find employees with technical proficiency, these "soft" skills are extremely important in a professional environment.

Unlike other career colleges, earning an associate degree at Heald College is much more than just skill training. At Heald, we provide our students with all of the resources necessary to become well-rounded, highly motivated, qualified candidates for great jobs.

Earn Associate Degrees in 18 Months

Unlike other career colleges, earning your associate degree at Heald College is much more than skill training. At Heald, our goal is to provide you with the most efficient path to a quality education. We offer career-focused programs that give you the experience you need to succeed in today's workplace - in the shortest practical time.

• Associate in Applied Science Degrees (18 - 24 months)
• Associate of Arts degrees (6 - 9 months)
• Short-term diplomas (12 - 16 months)
• Certifications (6 - 12 months)

See for Yourself What a Difference Heald College Makes.

Graduates of Heald College's Accounting program pursue rewarding careers in positions, such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, and Administrative Assistant. Your job responsibilities will vary depending on your job title and the size and type of company where you work.

In smaller organizations, the accounting staff handles all aspects of financial management, whereas accounting professionals in larger offices are more specialized. While entry-level staffers generally post transaction details, total accounts, and calculate interest charges, more advanced employees balance finances and ensure the accuracy of accounts. No matter what your position, you'll use computers to generate reports and manage spreadsheets.

As technology continues to evolve, accounting professionals will be expected to keep pace. Your Heald College education covers financial software and basic computer technology, which will give you the advantage you need to continue to grow and stay competitive throughout your career.

Graduates of Heald College's Business Administration program have a wide range of skills that can be applied in various fields. You'll be qualified to pursue rewarding business administration careers in positions, such as Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Management Trainee, and Customer Service Representative. It's a versatile degree, so the skills you gain will be of use to you in any business administration job.

Graduates of Heald College's Criminal Justice program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Criminal Investigator, Customs Agent, Insurance Investigator, Corrections Officer, and Animal Control Agent. You'll also qualify for administrative support staff positions in various law enforcement agencies.

As a criminal justice professional, your job responsibilities will vary depending on your job role and the type of office where you work. But no matter what position you hold, your Heald College degree will help prepare you for great success in your criminal justice career.

Graduates of Heald College's Dental Assisting program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of settings, including general and specialty practices, dental clinics and hospitals, armed forces dental facilities, dental supply manufacturers, and insurance companies. You'll succeed in positions, such as Dental Assistant, Chairside Assistant, Dental Receptionist, Dental Secretary-Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Dental Supply Salesperson, or Dental Insurance Specialist.

Graduates of Heald College's Electronics Technology program pursue rewarding careers, working with equipment including televisions, radars, industrial equipment controls, computers, telephone systems, and medical diagnostic equipment. You'll perform job roles ranging from Electronics Technician and Field Service Technician to Manufacturing Technician.

In this line of work, you might work with engineering experts or other technicians to develop laboratory tests, calibrate and operate instruments, make calculations, or repair equipment.

Graduates of Heald College's Health Information Technology program pursue rewarding careers as health data analysts, patient information coordinators, clinical coding specialists, and insurance claims analysts. They specialize in administering healthcare information systems, managing medical records, and coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and research purposes.

As a professional in this field, your job responsibilities would likely involve collecting, maintaining, and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses, researchers, and other healthcare staff use to treat patients. You could end up working in a hospital, managed care organization, ambulatory care facility, insurance company, or even a government agency.

Graduates of Heald College's Legal Assisting program pursue rewarding careers as Legal Assistants, Legal Administrative Assistants, Legal Office Clerks, and Legal Secretaries. They work in a variety of different organizations, including law firms, government agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and social service agencies. A Heald College degree serves as a solid foundation for graduates who choose to pursue certification as an Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS), as well.

Legal Assistants are typically responsible for editing legal documents for accuracy, reviewing legal journals, and writing correspondence and legal documents under the supervision of an attorney. Some attorneys even delegate specific casework to their Legal Assistants, allowing them to delve deeper into the issue at hand. Although they are not paralegals, Legal Assistants are often asked to prepare written reports or legal documents, track cases, and organize documents for attorneys to use in court. As a Legal Assistant, your primary objectives will be to make sure the law office runs efficiently and support the needs of your team.

Graduates of Heald College's Medical Assisting program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of settings - including family and internal medicine clinics, hospitals, pain centers - and a wide array of specialty areas - including out-patient surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cosmetic surgery, chiropractic, optometry, podiatry practices, and more.

Medical Assistants' job duties typically include both clinical and administrative tasks. While clinical duties vary according to state law, medical assistants generally write medical histories, record vital signs, prepare patients for examinations or lab tests, and assist physicians with examinations. They also perform basic tests on the premises, including drawing blood, administering injections, removing sutures, and changing dressings using infection control and universal precautions.

On the administrative side, Medical Assistants typically update and file patient records, handle insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admissions and lab services, and assist with billing. A Heald College degree can help you qualify for positions ranging from Clinical Medical Assistant and Lab Assistant to Patient Services Representative.

Graduates of Heald College's Medical Office Administration program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Medical Office Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Patient Representative, and Administrative Assistant. With this expertise, you can be an integral part of any healthcare team, responsible for giving patients the most pleasant experience possible.

If you work for a small practice, you might handle general administrative tasks, such as greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing records, purchasing supplies and equipment, and keeping the waiting and examining rooms in order. You might also educate patients about medication and special diets, and call prescriptions into a pharmacy. In larger practices and hospitals, medical office assistants tend to have particular areas of expertise, such as admissions, or insurance billing and coding.

Heald College's Microsoft Windows 2003 Systems Administration program will help you prepare to become certified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Graduates of this program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Customer Service Technician, and LAN Administrator.

Networking professionals are typically responsible for implementing plans for computer operations and data processing, and for solving problems in these areas. They also coordinate the implementation of computer software and systems design.

Your Heald College education in Microsoft Windows 2003 Systems Administration will give you the advantage you need to continue to grow and stay competitive throughout your career.

Graduates of Heald College's Network Security program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Information Security Specialist, Database Security Specialist, Web Application Security Specialist, LAN Administrator, Junior Network Administrator, and Technical Support Specialist (Tier II and Tier III). You'll also be well-prepared to pursue the following technical certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician.

As a Network Security Specialist, you'll be considered an expert in encryption, authentication and client and server security. You'll likely be responsible for configuring firewalls, recovering and backing up critical business data, and using intrusion detection techniques to detect hacking activities. No matter which position you hold, your Heald College degree will help prepare you for great success in the network security field.

Graduates of Heald College's Network Systems Administration program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including LAN Administrator, WAN Administrator, Junior Network Administrator, Technical Support Specialist (Tier II and Tier III), or Network Support Technician. You'll also be prepared to pursue the following technical certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, and Microsoft� Certified Professional (MCP).

As a Network Systems Administrator, you'll generate reports, implement and configure customer support databases, install and maintain servers, recommend hardware and software, and monitor network performance. No matter which position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in the network systems administration field.

Graduates of Heald College's Cisco Systems Administration program pursue CCNA certification, and then assume a variety of positions, including Help Desk Technician, Field Technician, Network Technician, and Customer Service Technician.

As computers become an increasingly vital part of virtually every kind of business, the evolving technologies - and the people who understand them - take on even greater importance. Cisco routers and switches are the products most widely used to send information from one network to another. As the demand for networked computer systems grows, so does the demand for CCNAs and CCNPs, who understand how to configure, maintain, and support Cisco routers and switches.

Graduates of Heald College's Sales and Marketing program pursue rewarding positions, including Sales Consultant, Retail Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, Marketing Coordinator, Client Service Representative, and Call Center Representative.

As a Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for communicating about the advantages of obtaining your company's products or benefiting from the use of its services. Your objective will be to make your target audience aware of all that your company has to offer. If you were to work in Sales, your role would be to secure new customers or clients and to increase your company's share of its particular market. No matter which position you hold, your Heald College degree will help prepare you for great success in the sales and marketing field.

Graduates of Heald College's Software Technologies program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Software Specialist, Computer Support Specialist, Technology Coordinator, Help Desk Specialist, Customer Service Representative, and Administrative Assistant.

As a specialist in this field, you will perform a variety of administrative and computer support tasks. Your duties might include creating presentation materials for your team members or troubleshooting problems with computer hardware and software. No matter what position you hold, your Heald College degree will help prepare you for great success in the workplace.