United Technical Center Route 3 , Box 43-C Clarksburg 304-326-7580 unitedtechnicalcenterwv . com
This public , multi-county technical school , located on Route 19 north of Clarksburg , is open to high school juniors and seniors . Adults who have a high school diploma , a GED or who are working toward GED may also apply for the day and / or evening programs . A Licensed Practical Nursing program is available to qualified adults . This program is highly recognized in the state because of its completion and job placement rates . The mission of UTC is to provide technical related instruction which allows all students to achieve their highest potential and meet the ever-changing needs of business , industry , and community . Our program offerings are relevant to the current job market . Many of the programs offer state and national certification . Articulation and coordination from post-secondary schools are available to students who wish to pursue higher education .
West Virginia Junior College 176 Thompson Drive Bridgeport , WV 26330 304-842-4007 www . wvjc . edu
West Virginia Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools , to award associate degrees and diplomas in the Dental , Medical , Computer and Business fields .
UNIVERSITIES Salem University P . O . Box 500 Salem , WV 304-326-1109
Established in 1888 as Salem College , Salem University has a strong tradition of academic excellence and innovation . Our beautiful 100-acre campus is nestled in the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia . In addition to professors with real-world , hands-on experience , we offer housing and traditional campus clubs and activities , including 17 NCAA Division II varsity sports for men and women . Salem offers associate , bachelor and graduate degrees in high demand fields including Biology , Business , Education , Computer Science , Criminal Justice , Information Technology , and Nursing . Salem ’ s Bachelor of Education leads to initial teacher licensure in Biology , Social Studies , Health , Physical Education , or English . Salem ’ s School of Education also offers master ’ s and post-master ’ s certificates in Education leading to administrative licensure for Principals and Superintendents . Salem offers Nursing programs leading to initial licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN 1-year certificate ) and registered professional nurse ( RN associate degree ). For practicing RNs , Salem offers an RN-to-BSN degree completion program . Salem ’ s MBA program offers several specializations including accounting , engineering management , finance , health care management , human resources management , international management , retail management , and sports and recreation management . Salem is regionally accredited and has national recognition and programmatic accreditation in Education . Salem offers individualized learning plans and flexible scheduling to meet the needs of traditional college students and working adults . Most programs are offered on campus and online . For more information , please see Salem ’ s web site at www . salemu . edu .
The Caperton Center 501 West Main Street Clarksburg , WV 26301 304-367-4026
The Caperton Center serves students attending Pierpont Community and Technical College . Students at the Center may enroll in programs offering an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant , Early Childhood , Emergency Medical Services , Veterinary Technology ; an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies ; and a Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science . In addition , the Caperton campus includes a Preschool Laboratory Center which serves children in the Harrison County area and the newly completed state-of-the-art Veterinary Technology Center . Daytime and evening classes are offered in an accessible learning environment in downtown Clarksburg with convenient parking in five lots adjacent to the building .
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