OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - Q & A
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Q. Are all of your career programs new fields?
A. Most of our career programs train you for well-established professions.
Q. How does USCI decide what career programs to offer?
A. Before we select a career for course development we evaluate three things: Growth potential of the career. The quality of life the career affords. And finally, the flexibility the career offers--for example, most of our courses train you for careers you can do at home or in an office.
Q. Why do people choose USCI training?
A. Because they can train at home to make good money and have a skill that is in demand. Plus our students tell us that they like our personal approach to home-study training. The can contact us for assistance if they need a little help.
Q. I've heard of USCI Careful Curriculum…what is this?
A. Yes. USCI is not an old fashioned home-study "menu" school offering hundreds of courses made up of content you could buy in any bookstore. Instead we carefully select each program we offer and develop every single lesson and supplement ourselves. We make sure that top experts in your selected career field have direct, hands-on participation in the course content. This is what we like to call USCI Careful Curriculum.
Q. Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?
A. Yes. U.S. Career Institute is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Because of this, our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures, and policies are frequently reviewed to ensure that we continue to meet the DETC's exceptionally high standards of quality.
Q. What other credentials does U.S. Career Institute have?
A. U.S. Career Institute has been a state-approved school since it was established more than twenty years ago. Since that time thousands of men and women have received our training. If in the future you wish to transfer USCI credits, you should check with the receiving institution because requirements vary from place to place and U.S. Career Institute makes no representation regarding transferability of credits.
Q. If I’m in the military can I be reimbursed for my tuition?
A. U.S. Career Institute is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Military personnel, including those on active duty or reserve, may be eligible for partial reimbursement of tuition upon graduation. For reimbursement information contact your DANTES education officer before you enroll.
Q. Will my employer reimbursement me for my tuition?
A. Some students may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of their tuition by their employers. Your company may be able to take advantage of The Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). Check with your supervisor or personnel department.
Q. Are the courses easy to learn?
A. Yes. We show you step by step how to perform the skills you need to know in order to start your new career. Our courses include simulated real-world exercises in which you actually "do the job" of your career choice.
Q. Do I need any previous education or experience?
A. You need no previous medical experience. You must be able to read, write and understand directions to begin the course. In some courses you will need to develop typing skills. If you don't currently know how to type, we can counsel you on the best typing tutorials to use for your specific skill level.
Q. What is the earnings range for USCI careers?
A. Because salaries vary from place to place and from career to career, we suggest you inquire in your area. We think you'll be pleased at what you discover.
Q. Who will I be working for?
A. Most USCI careers give you the option of working for yourself at home or working for someone else in an office or other workplace.
Q. How much work is available?
A. That depends on the career you select. For example, in the field of healthcare the current demand is great because healthcare is growing faster than other segments of the economy.
Q. How will I find work when I'm ready?
A. U.S. Career Institute offers continuing graduate support. We show you how to contact employers and present your credentials. Our Jobs Finder supplement gives you step-by-step guidance on how to successfully enter your chosen career.
Q. Are there any extras I must buy?
A. No. In some programs you will need to access a computer when you reach the midway section of the course. We're happy to advise you on where to borrow or rent a computer because we feel that developing PC skills will speed up your progress and increase your earning potential when you graduate.
Q. What is the potential for advancement?
A. Typically your earnings grow as you gain more and more experience.
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