National Education Centers, Inc (NEC) was a prominent for-profit post-secondary education organization in North America. Through more than 50 campuses and subsidiaries, National Education Centers offered career-oriented diploma, Associates and Bachelors degree programs in advertising design, architectural design, health care, business, criminal justice, transportation technology, construction trades, and information technology.
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Brief History
National Education Centers, a subsidiary of National Education Corporation, incorporated in the State of California on Monday, January 20, 1964. NEC's primary office was located at 27 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. National Education Centers, Inc had schools and campuses across the United States. Most campuses were nationally institutionally accredited by one of two national accrediting agencies: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); or Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. acquired 16 colleges from National Education Centers in 1995. By early 2015, Corinthian Colleges and twenty-four of its subsidiaries ceased operations.
Sylvan Learning Systems Inc., agreed to acquire remaining assets of National Education Corporation in 1997.
College of Design, Glendale, Arizona
Advertising Design Program
National Education Center provided accredited post-secondary education in Advertising Design. Students who complete the program earn an Associates of Specialized Business Degree in Advertising Design. The program covered a range of subjects including illustration, animation, graphic design, photography, video editing, and various methods of fine arts and art history.
Architectural Design Program
National Education Center Glendale campus also offered accredited post-secondary education in areas of Architectural Design and Drafting. Students who completed the program earn Associates Degrees through comprehensive study of architecture, drafting, construction document preparation, and computer aided design (CAD) systems.
Accreditation
Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Postsecondary Education. Approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
National Education Center College of Design ceased offering it's Advertising Design program and after being acquired by Corinthian Colleges, Inc. dissolved it's relationship with sister campus, Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), which is still in operation. Student records are held at AAI campus.
Associated Schools and Campuses
Arizona Automotive Institute: (now a Branch of Platt College Tulsa, OK) Vocational technical school training prepares graduates for careers in many disciplines, including Diesel - Heavy Truck; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Basic Refrigeration (HVAC/BR); Combination Welding; & Automotive Service Technology.
Bryman College: Bryman operated several campuses mostly in California. The original Bryman Schools were founded in 1960 by Mrs. Esther Bryman as the Los Angeles Colleges of Medical and Dental Assistants. The Bryman Schools were acquired by National Education Corporation in 1975. In 1983, the school names were changed to National Education Center Bryman Campus.
National Institute of Technology: National Education Center operated many campuses across the United States under the name National Institute of Technology and National Education Center College of Technology.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: (nicknamed Spartan and initially named Spartan School of Aeronautics) is a for-profit aviation institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma that offers training in aviation, aviation electronics, flight, nondestructive testing, quality control and aircraft maintenance.
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Associated Organization Names
National Education Centers, Inc.
National Education Corporation
National Education Enterprises, Inc.
National Education International Corp.
National Education Payroll Corp.
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