School Description
Provided by Urban College of BostonThe Urban College of Boston (UCB) is an independent, co-educational two-year institution located in the heart of downtown Boston. UCB is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to offer programs of study leading to the Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services Administration and General Studies. UCB also offers a range of certificate programs and continuing education courses.
The Urban College of Boston is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the future.
UCB provides inner-city residents who might otherwise never go to college a highly supportive environment that integrates a college education with career preparation and skill development, and both encourages and enables students to transfer to four-year institutions to complete their bachelors degrees. Through its direct connection with ABCD, UCB offers students extensive support services (including day care, referral health services, personal counseling and job placement) that enable them to stay in school and complete their degrees. The college serves as a “feeder system” for students from literacy, GED, adult education, Head Start (parents and staff) and youth programs into higher education. ABCD, in turn, serves as a “feeder system” to UCB, with many ABCD employees studying at the college or providing referrals to it.
The Urban College offers for college credit for job-training and staff development programs, creating a direct link between these programs and the world of higher education. The college also provides relevant internship opportunities for students. Urban College is authorized to provide federal Pell Grants to eligible students — the number of Pell Grants issued by the college has increased from serving 95 students in 1997 to 331.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Nickname:
- UCB
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 41%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 3,020
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 67%
Degree Programs at Urban College of Boston
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.See more schools with programs in General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.See more schools with programs in Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.See more schools with programs in Human Services
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Human Services
Certificate Programs at Urban College of Boston
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.See more schools with programs in General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.See more schools with programs in Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.See more schools with programs in Human Services
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Human Services
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,020 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,000 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,007 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
67% |
