Keiser University

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From the College

In 1977, Keiser University was founded by the Keiser family in recognition of a need in the community for high-quality career education with a hands-on orientation. This philosophy, combined with solid academics, provides Keiser University graduates with a competitive edge when entering the workforce. With twelve convenient locations throughout Florida, Keiser University offers small class sizes for individualized attention. The University’s state-of-the-practice facilities help students gain hands-on experience in career-specific areas. Day, evening, and online classes with course materials that are relevant to current workforce needs ensure that students get the most from their education.

The Keiser University environment is a balanced one where students also take part in professional organizations and social activities. On campus, Keiser University students participate in the Student Government Association (SGA), athletic activities, and student parties. Students can also join in sports and social activities with other students from Keiser’s affiliate colleges and universities. The University assists all students interested in student housing in finding local apartments and private rooms in proximity to each campus. Adjacent to the campus is a newly renovated student residence that is 4 miles from Fort Lauderdale beach. All University campuses are located along major traffic arteries in order to provide easy commuting for students.

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4501) to award the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

Keiser University has campus locations throughout sunny Florida, with the main campus in Fort Lauderdale. The other locations are in Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Keiser University eCampus is the online division of the Fort Lauderdale campus.

Associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered at Keiser University, both on-campus and online. Not all programs are offered at each campus.

Undergraduate programs are offered in accounting, baking and pastry arts, biotechnology, business administration (with concentrations in finance, human resource management, international business, management, and marketing), business administration (online in Spanish, with concentrations in international business, leadership for managers, and marketing), computer-aided drafting, computer graphics and design, computer programming, crime scene technology, criminal justice, culinary arts, diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic vascular sonography, elementary education, fashion design and merchandising, fire science, health science, health services administration, histotechnology, homeland security, information technology, information technology management, interdisciplinary studies, legal studies, management information systems, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical laboratory technician studies, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy assistant studies, paralegal studies, physical therapist assistant studies, professional accounting, radiologic technology, sports medicine and fitness technology, surgical technology, technology integration, video game design, and Web design and development.

Graduate programs offered are the M.B.A. program, master’s in criminal justice, and master’s in education which has specializations in college administration, leadership, teaching and learning.

Students take one course at a time for 4 to 5 hours a day, which enhances opportunities for practical hands-on learning and helps with the retention of information. Students complete one class at a time before moving to the next class. This promotes focus on each subject while avoiding juggling multiple assignments, projects, and exams at the same time. It also means that students know their complete schedule and date of graduation before beginning their academic program. Students never worry about needing a class that may not be offered in a particular semester.

At Keiser University, students gain valuable experience on equipment used in their professions. Computer students have labs that are equipped with the computers, programs, and technology used in some of the most advanced companies in the field. Students majoring in nursing and medical assisting work in the classroom with equipment to familiarize them with real-world medical settings. Keiser University is a member of five regional library cooperatives throughout Florida, which give students unparalleled access to millions of library resources. Keiser University also offers student housing facilities at the Fort Lauderdale campus.

Tuition varies by program, and students should contact the campus that they wish to attend for specific cost figures.

For current information about financial aid available to students attending Keiser University, interested students should visit the University’s Web site.

Qualified instructors with real-world experience compose the Keiser University faculty. Curricula taught by professionals who have faced workplace challenges prepare students to compete and overcome obstacles when they enter their chosen professions. Keiser University faculty members embrace a student-centered approach, which helps students develop the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

The purpose of the Student Government Association is to promote the general welfare of the student body; provide programs of educational, cultural, recreational, and social value to the University community; promote a spirit of harmony among administration, faculty and staff members, and students; meet the responsibilities of self-government; assure students’ rights as stated in the statement of students’ rights; and provide students with an organization through which their concerns may be registered within a representative and democratic governance. Representatives are elected by students at each campus. Officers are elected from within. SGA schedules periodic meetings as well as special promotions and activities. SGA representatives give a brief presentation at all student orientations. The student government assists in the planning of social, fund-raising, sporting, and community-service activities.

For information about the current requirements for admission to the various programs offered by Keiser University, interested students should visit the University’s Web site.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information on all of the Keiser University campuses, prospective students should visit the University’s Web site.