Brown Mackie College–Tucson

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Brown Mackie College–Tucson is one of over twenty locations in the Brown Mackie College family of schools (http://www.brownmackie.edu), which is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students to pursue entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly-changing workplace. Brown Mackie College schools offer bachelor's degree, associate degree, and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, legal studies, and design to over 14,000 students in the Midwest, Southeastern, and Southwestern United States.

Brown Mackie College was originally founded and approved by the board of trustees of Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1892. In 1938, the College was incorporated as The Brown Mackie School of Business under the ownership of Perry E. Brown and A. B. Mackie, former instructors at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. Their last names formed the name of Brown Mackie. By January 1975, with improvements in curricula and higher degree-granting status, The Brown Mackie School of Business became Brown Mackie College.

Brown Mackie College entered the Arizona market in 2007, when it purchased a school that had been previously established in the Tucson area. That school was converted into what is now known as Brown Mackie College–Tucson and has a strong history with the community. The timeline of Brown Mackie College–Tucson started in 1972, when Rockland West Corporation first formed a partnership with Lamson Business College. At that time the school was a career college which offered only short-term programs focusing on computer training and secretarial skills. In 1994, the College became accredited as a junior college and began offering associate degrees in academic subjects. The mission was then modified to include the goal of instilling in graduates an appreciation for lifelong learning through the general education courses which became a part of every program.

In 1996, the College applied for and received status as a senior college by the Accrediting Commission of Independent Colleges and Schools. This gave the school the ability to offer course work leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Since then the program offerings for bachelor and associate degrees have expanded.

In 1986, the campus moved to the location where it remains today. During 2008, two of the College’s three buildings were remodeled which resulted in updated classrooms; networked computer laboratories; new medical, surgical technology and forensics laboratories; a larger library; offices for student services such as academics, admissions, and student financial services; and a college store. In 2009, the third building was also remodeled, providing newer classrooms and a new career services department.

Brown Mackie College–Tucson is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002; 202-336-6780.

This institution is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington Street, Room 260, Phoenix, Arizona 85007; 620-543-5709.

Each College quarter comprises twelve weeks. Bachelor’s degree programs require a minimum of sixteen quarters to complete. Associate degree programs require a minimum of eight quarters to complete. Programs are offered on a year-round basis, providing students with the ability to work uninterrupted toward their degrees. The College offers all programs in a unique One Course a Month schedule This schedule allows students to focus studies on only one course for four weeks. This schedule has proven convenient for students with multiple obligations such as jobs and family.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs: The Bachelor of Science degree (184 credits) is awarded in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, health-care management (180 credits), and legal studies.

Associate Degree Programs: The Associate of Science degree (96 credits) is awarded in accounting technology, business management, computer networking and security, criminal justice, health-care administration, information technology, medical assisting, paralegal studies, and surgical technology. The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded in biomedical equipment technology (96 credits), early childhood education, and occupational therapy assistant (100 credits).

Tuition in the 2009–10 academic year for most bachelor’s and associate degree programs is $260 per credit hour; fees are $15 per credit hour. Tuition for the surgical technology program is $275 per credit hour with fees of $15 per credit hour. Tuition for certain courses in the occupational therapy assistant program is $350 per credit hour and fees of $15 per credit hour. Textbooks and other instructional expenses vary by program.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The College maintains a full-time staff of financial aid professionals to assist qualified students in obtaining the financial assistance they require to meet their educational expenses. Available resources include federal and state aid, student loans from private lenders, and federal work-study opportunities, both on and off college premises.

Each year, the College makes available scholarships of $1000 each to qualifying seniors from area high schools. No more than one scholarship is awarded per high school. In order to qualify, a senior must be graduating from a participating high school, must be maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, and must submit a brief essay. The student’s extracurricular activities and community service are also considered. The scholarship is available only to students enrolling in one of the College’s degree programs. Students awarded the scholarship must enroll at Brown Mackie College–Tucson between June and September immediately following their high school graduation. Applications for these scholarships can be obtained from the guidance departments of participating high schools. These applications must be completed and returned to the College by March 31.

Experienced faculty members provide academic support and are committed to the academic and technical preparation of their students. The College has 15 full-time and 35 part-time instructors, with a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Each student is assigned a faculty adviser.

A modern facility, Brown Mackie College–Tucson offers approximately 30,000 square feet of tastefully appointed classrooms, laboratories, and office space designed to the specifications of the College for its business, medical, and technical programs. Instructional equipment is comparable to current technology used in business and industry today. Modern classrooms for special instructional needs offer multimedia capabilities with surround sound and overhead projectors accessible through computer, DVD, or VHS. Internet access and instructional resources are available at the College’s library.

Brown Mackie College–Tucson is conveniently located at 4585 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona. The College has a generous parking area and is also easily accessible by public transportation.

Each applicant for admission is assigned an Assistant Director of Admissions who directs the applicant through the steps of the admissions process. They provide information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services and assist the applicant in setting up necessary appointments and interviews.

To qualify for admission, each applicant must provide documentation of graduation from an accredited high school, or from a state-approved secondary education curriculum, or provide official documentation of high school graduation equivalency. All transcripts become the property of the College. Admission to the College is based on the applicant’s meeting the stated requirements, a review of the applicant’s previous educational records, and a review of the applicant’s career interests. If previous academic records indicate the College’s education and training programs would not benefit the applicant, the College reserves the right to advise the applicant not to enroll. Special requirements for enrollment into certain programs are discussed in the descriptions of those programs.

For the most recent information regarding admission requirements, please refer to the current academic catalog.

Applicants must complete and submit an application form, along with documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or state-approved secondary education curriculum or official documentation of high school graduation equivalency.

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