A Public Education
Higher
Education
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Queens
has a long tradition of excellence in higher education, ranging from senior
and community colleges to business and technology trade schools.
vaughn
College of Aeronautics and tecnology
Founded
in 1932, the College of Aeronautics offers associate degree programs,
and specializes in aircraft design, repair, and operation. Located in
Jackson Heights, the school also offers bachelor’s degree programs in
technology.
CUNY
Law School
Opened
in 1983, CUNY School of Law is the only law school which, from inception,
has defined its mission as training law students for public service.
“Law
in the Service of Human Needs” is the Law School’s motto and, accordingly,
its goal is to teach students to be lawyers who will use their skills
to serve the public interest. To this end, the Law School faculty has
developed a unique and cohesive curriculum which integrates lawyering
skills, practical experience and professional responsibility with doctrinal
study at every level. The school’s facilities include a library and computer
center.
DEVRY
Institute Of Technology
DeVry
Institute of Technology and Keller Graduate School of Management, located
at the Queens Atrium Center in Long Island City, offers undergraduate
and graduate level programs in technology, business and management. At
DeVry, programs include business administration, computer information
systems, computer technology, electronics engineering technology and telecommunications
management. Flexible schedules, with day, evening and weekend classes
year round, enable students to earn a Bachelor’s degree in three years
or an associates degree in 20 months. Keller offers an MBA degree in project
management and information systems management, which students can earn
in 18 months.
LaGuardia
Community College
Fiorello
H. LaGuardia is one of 17 undergraduate colleges of The City University
of New York. A vibrant community of learners - students, faculty and staff
- the college was conceived as a place where a wide range of educational
opportunities is available to anyone seeking to enrich his or her life.
Since admitting its first class of 540 students over 30 years ago, LaGuardia
has continually supported the principles of open access and equal opportunity
for all. Today, the college has grown to over 11,000 students.
Students
with limited English language proficiency and students needing additional
academic preparation to successfully complete college-level courses are
well served through innovative English-as-a-second-language and developmental
skills programs. Courses in reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking
and mathematics provide a comprehensive framework that helps to ensure
success in major and elective coursework. Students receive additional
academic support through tutorial support services and academic and transfer
counseling.
Lander
College for men
Lander
College for Men, a part of Touro College, is a Jewish-sponsored independent
institution of higher and professional education, founded by Dr. Bernard
Lander. The College was established primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage,
and to serve the larger American community.
This
relatively-new-to-Queens institution with locations in Forest Hills and
Flushing offers programs in business management, computers, education,
health sciences, human services and liberal arts.
Plaza
COLLEGE
Founded
in 1916, Plaza Business Institute is a specialized two-year-college committed
to providing students with a quality education that will lead to opportunities
for personal growth and career advancement.
This
accredited college offers associates degrees and certificate programs
in business administration, accounting, computers and other courses. The
Plaza Business Institute holds both day and night classes.
QUEENS
COLLEGE
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At
its inception in 1937, Queens College was hailed by the people of the
borough as “the college of the future.” Firmly rooted in its community,
the College has remained on the cutting edge of national and international
developments.
The
student body reflects a global diversity, with students who hail from
120 different countries and speak more than 66 native languages. The College
also ranks 35th nationally in the number of students who have earned Ph.D.
degrees and is among the top 100 institutions awarding bachelor’s degrees
to Hispanic students. Queens educates more teachers than any other college
in New York City. It offers well over 60 undergraduate and 50 graduate
programs.
Queensborough
Community
College
Located
on the site of the former Oakland Country Club in northeast Queens, Queensborough
Community College continues to be an active community partner within the
borough. Under the leadership of Dr. Eduardo Marti, the college has launched
several initiatives.
New
degree and certificate programs have been established: massage therapy,
health care administration, new media technology and digital art &
design.
Queensborough
is known for its highly-credentialed faculty. (More than 63 percent have
achieved the doctoral degree or its equivalent, compared to 18 percent
of community college faculty nationwide.) A unique and faculty-driven
initiative is the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL),
launched to give faculty a shared opportunity to enhance methods of community
college teaching.
More
than 11,000 students are degree students, with 5,000 other students taking
courses through the College’s Continuing Education Department each semester.
More than 85 percent of the students live in the borough of Queens.
St.
John’s University
St.
John’s University is comprised of nine colleges and institutes. Queens
campus features colleges in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Allied
Health Professions, Business Administration, Education, and Human Services.
There is also an extensive graduate program.
St.
John’s was founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Community and has grown into
one of America’s leading Catholic universities.
York
College
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Since
opening in 1966, York College/CUNY has been guided by the ideals of the
City University: access and excellence and a response to the special needs
of its urban setting. York is a senior college offering the opportunity
to earn a baccalaureate degree in majors ranging from liberal arts and
sciences to professional programs in business and health to teacher education.
The student body reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Borough
of Queens and the greater New York metropolitan area, and consists of
both traditional college age and working adult students.
The
College is distinguished for bringing professional programs in business,
information systems, accounting, teacher education, social work, and the
health sciences to traditionally underserved populations. Offering a diverse
curriculum that utilizes faculty-guided research projects, York provides
a rich academic environment that prepares students to excel in careers
and graduate or professional schools.
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Mission statements and college information compiled from school literature
and website information.