Brown Mackie College- Tucson

4585 E Speedway Blvd Suite 204, Tucson, AZ 85712

http://www.brownmackie.edu/tucson/

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School Description

Provided by Brown Mackie College- Tucson

Grow, evolve, become at the Brown Mackie College system of schools

Convenient Scheduling with one course a month

At the Brown Mackie College system of schools, you don’t need to wait for “Fall
Start” to begin your education.

We offer new starts each month with day or evening classes that fit your schedule. Each class lasts one month. There’s no need to divide your time and energy between coursework and exams for multiple courses. We keep the focus on one course, one subject at a time to help you succeed.

Small Classes, personal attention

Brown Mackie College system of schools provides personal attention. We focus on individuals, not numbers. We keep class sizes small to enable you to receive the
individual attention you need from instructors. Our community is one that fosters interaction among students and our faculty and staff members are committed to helping you succeed.

Professional preparation

Our programs are practical and skill based. Our goal is to prepare you to pursue an entry-level position in the field of your study. Our classes and coursework integrate real world experiences to give you the technical skills and the professional approach you’ll need to enter the workforce.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Accreditation

Accredited Member, ACICS

The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA.

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Degree Programs at Brown Mackie College- Tucson

Associate's Level Programs

  • Accounting Technology

    The Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in account positions in a variety of business organizations. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in accounting and business principles and general education. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: Post debits and credits; produce financial statements; prepare reports and summaries; prepare invoices; compute interest charges; generate financial spreadsheets; post journal transactions; handle payroll; produce business-related documents; operate a variety of computer software programs. Entry-level employment opportunities: Accounting Clerk. Bookkeeping Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Auditing Clerk
  • Biomedical Equipment Technology

    The Biomedical Equipment Technology program is designed to prepare the student for a variety of positions in an industry that installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains medical equipment. It provides the student training in electronics technology with specialized emphasis on medical applications and computer systems technology. Coursework also focuses on anatomy and biology, engineering, and biomedical instrumentation. Students have an opportunity to receive a multidisciplinary skill set that is transferable to many career fields.
  • Business Management

    The Business Management program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment and the business field. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in management principles and business technology, computer operations, and general education. Through a successful completion of the program, students will have learned to: Manage a small business; manage a payroll; apply marketing and advertising principles; produce presentation materials in PowerPoint; generate spreadsheets; utilize human resource practices; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare written reports; use the Internet to communicate with clients and co-workers. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in the areas of Office Management. Sales, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Assistant Account Representative, Customer Service Representative, and Entrepreneur/Self-Employment. Brown Mackie College - Kansas City and Brown Mackie College - Salina both offer the Business Management program in a Saturday Blended Delivery format, which combines the classroom experience with online interactions. This format offers students the opportunity to attend classes on campus only on Saturdays and online for a few days during the week, in hopes of giving them more time for other commitments such as work and family.
  • Computer Networking and Security

    The basis of our associate's degree program is to provide students with the basic computer skills necessary to enter the workforce as an entry-level computer networking administrator or computer programmer in the computer industry.
  • Criminal Justice

    The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.
  • Early Childhood Education

    The Early Childhood Education program is designed to help students develop their professional skill set in the areas of growth and development, guidance and assessment, and health, safety, and nutrition. This program is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in nursery schools, early intervention settings, school-age programs and group-care homes.
  • Health and Fitness Training

    The Health and Fitness Training associate's degree program offers students the skills and knowledge to gain an entry-level position in the health, fitness, and wellness field or the recreation industry. Graduates will be qualified to assess health and fitness levels, design, implement, and promote safe effective exercise programs for various populations, screen clients for contraindications to exercise, teach clients with medical complications healing methods, and sit for national certification exams.
  • Health Care Administration

    The Health Care Administration program is designed to prepare students to understand the essential components of managerial and organizational support in the healthcare industry. Students will have an opportunity to learn how various healthcare systems operate and the multiple aspects of the field. At the same time, they will receive hands-on training in the administrative facets of healthcare services for the general public. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, healthcare insurance offices, home healthcare agencies, public health settings, and other healthcare-related organizations.
  • Information Technology

    An Information Technology graduate is prepared to pursue entry-level skill in business IT infrastructure design and development. The IT graduate is prepared for entry-level positions such as a support specialist, help desk or software trainer. The program includes general education, business and technical courses in order to produce a well-rounded graduate capable of contributing in a technology-enabled environment.
  • Medical Assisting

    The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private practice or medical setting. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem solving skills through general education coursework. Students also have an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in administrative and clinical procedures including: Diagnostic testing; Venipuncture; Patient education for disease management; CPR certification; Basic pharmacological procedures; Patient history; Medical records; and filing Medical Office Management; Assisting with minor surgery. Entry-level employment opportunities: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Manager, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Receptionist. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification.
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment working under the direction of an occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury or disease. Coursework combines lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. General Education elements of the program can enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy, including: Anatomy and physiology, Medical terminology, Structural kinesiology, Neurological dysfunction, Mental health concepts and techniques. Assessment of function, Adaptive living skills, Physical rehabilitation. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist with Hospitals, Offices of Health Practitioners, Offices of Occupational Therapists, Nursing Care Facilities, Community Care Facilities and Home Healthcare Services.
  • Paralegal

    The Paralegal program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment with attorneys and in law firms. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem-solving skills through general education coursework. The coursework covers fundamentals of paralegal responsibilities including: Application of business law principles in the normal course of business; Providing assistance to the attorney during trial; Researching legal records; Proper utilization of investigative skills; Drafting of basic contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, and trust instruments. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in: Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with possible areas of specialization including litigation; probate law; criminal law; general practice; corporate law; Parole Officer; Title Examiner; Court Clerk; and Self-employed contract professional.
  • Surgical Technology

    The program in Surgical Technology is designed to provide students with the required knowledge base and technical skills required to pursue entry-level employment in the field of surgical technology. To achieve this goal, the program curriculum provides study in general and specialty surgical procedures, principles of anesthesia, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and surgical technology techniques.

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Accounting

    The Accounting programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in accounting positions in various types of business organizations. These programs meet their objectives through instruction in appropriate accounting, business and technical courses.
  • Business Administration

    Students in the Business Administration program gain the knowledge and skills to enter a variety of fields in a business capacity or advance in their current profession. Through general studies and business-related coursework, graduates of this program have a practical foundation of principles and procedures that they can put to work in this ever-changing domain.
  • Criminal Justice

    The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.
  • Healthcare Management

    The Bachelor's in Health Care Management is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for varied health care careers. The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory care facilities, physician practices, and pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.
  • Legal Studies

    The Legal Studies program is designed to provide an excellent foundation for those graduates who seek employment as paralegals/legal assistants. These individuals, in entry-level positions, work for attorneys by assisting with the preparation of criminal and civil cases, including interviewing clients, investigating facts, drafting legal documents, researching law, and assisting the attorney at trial.

Diploma Programs at Brown Mackie College- Tucson

  • Fitness Training

    The Fitness Training diploma program offers students the skills to gain an entry-level position in the fitness and recreational industries. Graduates will be qualified to access fitness levels, design, implement, and promote safe effective exercise programs for various populations, and sit for national certification exams.

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