Empire College

Overview
Empire College is located in Santa Rosa California, about one hour north of San Francisco. Founded in 1961, the school features a wide variety of career-training programs in accounting, information technology, paralegal, medical assisting, office administration and tourism management. Empire College also has as School of Law. Some of the many program titles include accounting essentials, legal office administration, medical transcription and tourism and hospitality. The school offers associate and certificate degrees, and the school emphasizes providing its students with truly marketable skills.

Student Appeal
At Empire College, students get hands-on, high-quality training in some of today's most popular and quickly growing fields. Students take courses which directly relate to the field they want to enter, so there are no extra, unnecessary classes. Students can take advantage of a variety of student services which are meant to help them succeed in both their academic and personal lives. Accelerated programs are available to help students move from the classroom to the working world as quickly as possible.

Financial
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Empire College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered:

• Accelerated Business EssentialsAccelerated Business Essentials
  This is a fast-paced program which aims to improve student's current administrative skills as well as to provide them with additional marketable skills. The program is intended for those with previous college and/or work experience.
• Accounting EssentialsAccounting Essentials
  This program teaches students basic accounting, word and data processing and office procedure skills. Graduates are prepared for a variety of bookkeeping and assistant accounting roles including in the areas of payroll, general ledger, payables and receivables.
• Accounting with Computer ApplicationsAccounting with Computer Applications
  This program is intended to prepare students for entry-level jobs as account clerks or as bookkeepers. Students take a variety of courses on topics including accounting systems, cycles and theories, and students also work with computerized spreadsheets, word processing and computerized accounting.
• Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
  This program prepares students for a variety of rewarding office-related careers that require strong backgrounds in administrative and business skills. Students develop secretarial skills, general office and office assistant skills.
• Clinical Medical AssistantClinical Medical Assistant
  This program offers students in-depth classroom and clinical instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical insurance billing and more. Students must also take courses on topics including basic anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
• Computer Support SpecialistComputer Support Specialist
  This program provides all students with both lab and real work experience to prepare them for careers with personal computers. Students take a range of classes on topics like basic electronic theory, terminology and computer system assembly, software installation, troubleshooting, techniques and solutions.
• Computerized Business SkillsComputerized Business Skills
  This is a short-term vocational program for students who are interested in entry-level jobs as receptionist and other clerical positions. Students study both computer and keyboarding skills as well as a variety of business and professional skills.
• Legal Office AdministrationLegal Office Administration
  The Legal Office Administration program prepares students to work as both legal administrators and as legal secretaries. Students take introductory classes on topics including law office management. The emphasis is on providing students with real-world, marketable skills.
• Legal SecretaryLegal Secretary
  This program prepares students for position as legal secretaries and for legal administrative support positions after graduation. Students develop proficiency in both procedures and practical application.
• Medical Administrative AssistantMedical Administrative Assistant
  For this program, students take a variety of courses on topics including medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical insurance billing, claims reimbursement and more. Students are prepared for a variety of front office medical assistant positions in doctors' offices, hospitals, private laboratories and more.
• Medical Billing and Coding TechnicianMedical Billing and Coding Technician
  This program helps students develop medical outpatient billing and coding procedures. Students are trained in billing software programs, claims reimbursement and various medical-related software for data protection and data transmission.
• Medical TranscriptionistMedical Transcriptionist
  This program focuses on medical insurance billing but also covers topics including medical office software, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and transcription.
• Network AdministratorNetwork Administrator
  This program is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to configure and troubleshoot computer hardware as well as to configure networks. Graduates are prepared to enter into entry-level positions as network administrators or network technicians.
• Network SpecialistNetwork Specialist
  This program provides students with the ability to design Windows infrastructures and active directories, work on Cisco router configuration and provide them with an overall understanding of wireless networks and network security.
• Office Administration - Legal and ExecutiveOffice Administration - Legal and Executive
  Graduates of this program are able to apply for administrative assistant, secretarial, general office and office assistant positions. Students are trained in advanced computer applications, desktop publishing, graphics and presentations and more. The program also prepares students for certification as Microsoft Office Specialists in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• ParalegalParalegal
  This program is intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers as legal assistants/paralegals, legal secretaries or administrative support staff in a law office. Students must complete a 75-hour internship.
• PhlebotomyPhlebotomy
  This program is approved by the State of California Department of Health Services. Graduates receive a certificate of completion from Empire College allowing them to sit for the national certification examination. Upon passing the national examination, graduates are eligible to apply to the State for CPT I certification.
• Specialized Associate Degree - Administrative SpecialistSpecialized Associate Degree - Administrative Specialist
  This program prepares students with a wide variety of advanced administrative, computer and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on executive office skills as well as a solid general education which requires students to take courses about decision making, human relations, communications, event and meeting planning, word processing and more. , computerized spreadsheets, project and report preparation, and other skills
• Specialized Associate Degree - Legal AssistantSpecialized Associate Degree - Legal Assistant
  This program is for students who are interested in becoming legal assistants/paralegals, legal secretaries or administrative support staff in a law office. Students take courses which feature topics like case management, legal research, discovery, docketing, drafting and analyzing legal documents.
• Specialized Associate Degree - Medical AssistantSpecialized Associate Degree - Medical Assistant
  This program trains both medical administrative assistants and clinical assistants with a solid background in both areas. Emphasis is placed on administrative and clinical skills. Courses cover terminology, medical insurance billing, medical office procedures, medical clinical procedures and more.
• Specialized Associate Degree in AccountingSpecialized Associate Degree in Accounting
  Students in this program learn managerial accounting in addition to a variety of accounting computer applications. General education classes cover decision making, human relations and critical thinking skills.
• Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Cisco ConcentrationSpecialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Cisco Concentration
  Students in this program work with the Cisco Internetworking Operating Systems including setup, configuration and design of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). The student will be able to program Cisco routers and switches; implement TCP/IP addressing, Access Control lists and VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) and configure Distance Vector, Link State and Hybrid protocols.
• Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Linux ConcentrationSpecialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Linux Concentration
  This program is designed to provide students with the basics of the Linux operating system and installation, configuration, basic system management including commands, and X Windows systems emphasizing Red Hat Linux. This is a highly comprehensive program.
• Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Microsoft ConcentrationSpecialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Microsoft Concentration
  This program is trains students to design, deploy and administer network infrastructure using Microsoft Windows. Students are also introduced to the Linux/Unix operating system, and they learn the basics of Cisco routers, web design and electronic messaging. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as network administrators, network consultants, network engineers, network technicians or systems engineers.
• Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Security ConcentrationSpecialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Security Concentration
  This program is designed to help students recognizing network vulnerabilities and maximizing network security. Students also receive training on Unix/Linux operating systems including setup, configuration and user management.
• Tourism, Hospitality and Wine IndustriesTourism, Hospitality and Wine Industries
  This is a short-term program that provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to enter the hospitality and travel industry. Emphasis is placed on tour planning, convention sales and service, event planning, California wine industry, California tourism courses, international travel, airline reservation and more.
• Tourism, Hospitality and Wine Industries (Accelerated)Tourism, Hospitality and Wine Industries (Accelerated)
  This is a faster, more condensed version and is designed for students who already have minimal clerical skills. Emphasis is placed on topics including tour planning, convention sales and service, event planning, the California wine industry, international travel, geography, and airline reservations.