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Bryant & Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commissionon Higher Education 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104,(267) 284-5000. www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on HigherEducation is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.The academic programs at all Bryant & Stratton College campusesare approved or certified and registered by their respective StateEducation Departments: New York State Board of Regents Ohio Department of Higher Education Ohio Board of Nursing State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services–Education Approval Program Virginia Board of Nursing Wisconsin Board of NursingBryant & Stratton College is an institutional member of the councilfor the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).See www.NC-SARA.org/states/NY.Bryant & Stratton College is registered with the California Bureau forPrivate Postsecondary Education as an out-of-state institution providingdistance education.In New York State, Bryant & Stratton College campuses are authorized bythe New York State Board of Regents to confer Associate of OccupationalStudies and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The Amherst, Buffalo andSouthtowns campuses are authorized by the New York State Board of Regentsto confer the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The Southtowns,Albany, Greece, and Syracuse North campuses are authorized by the New YorkState Board of Regents to confer the Bachelor of Science degree.All four Ohio campuses are authorized by the state of Ohio to conferassociate and baccalaureate degrees. These degrees are also approved bythe Ohio Board of Regents.For more details on Academic Program Disclosures visit the College’swebsite at .Medical Assisting Associate Degree ProgramThe Medical Assisting programs offered at Albany, Amherst, Akron,Bayshore, Buffalo, Cleveland Downtown, Solon, Greece, Hampton,Henrietta, Racine, Parma, Richmond, Southtowns, Syracuse, SyracuseNorth, Virginia Beach and Wauwatosa are accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org),on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board(MAERB).Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programscontact information (CAAHEP):25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158Clearwater, FL 33763(727) 210-2350www.caahep.orgLicensed Practical Nurse Diploma ProgramThe Licensed Practical Nurse programs at Bryant & Stratton College arelocated in Akron and Parma, OH, Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa, Bayshore, andRacine, WI. The LPN diploma program offered at the Richmond campus hasinitial approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The LPN diploma programoffered at the Akron and Parma campuses have full approval by the OhioBoard of Nursing. The LPN diploma program offered at the Wauwatosa,Bayshore, and Racine, WI are approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.The Practical Nursing program located at Wauwatosa, Bayshore, andRacine, WI is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education inNursing (ACEN).The Practical Nursing program located at Akron, Ohio is accredited by theAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).The Practical Nursing program located at Parma, Ohio is accredited by theAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).The Practical Nursing program located at Richmond, Virginia is accreditedby the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)contact information:3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850Atlanta, GA 30326(404) 975-5000www.acenursing.orgAssociate Degree Nursing ProgramThe ADN Nursing program is offered at the Akron, Solon, Parma, Richmond,Virginia Beach, Hampton, Wauwatosa and Bayshore campuses. The ADNprograms at Akron, Solon, Parma, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Wauwatosa and Bayshore campuses are accredited by the AccreditationCommission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).The Ohio Board of Nursing views Akron as a stand-alone program and theSolon and Parma campuses are viewed as one program. The Akron andSolon/Parma associate degree nursing programs have provisional approvalby the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Virginia Board of Nursing views Hampton,Richmond and Virginia Beach campuses as stand-alone programs. TheHampton and VA Beach associate degree nursing program have initialapproval from the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Richmond associatedegree nursing program has approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing.The Wauwatosa and Bayshore campuses are viewed as one program andare approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)contact information:3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850Atlanta, GA 30326(404) 975-5000www.acenursing.orgRN to BSN Degree ProgramThe Bryant & Stratton College RN-BSN program is offered at Parma OH,Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WI campuses and the OnlineEducation Division located in Orchard Park, NY. The RN-BSN degreeprograms at Parma OH, Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WIcampuses and the Online Education Division located in Orchard Park, NY areaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. www.ccneaccreditation.orgBSN ProgramThe Bryant & Stratton College RN-BSN program is offered at Parma OH,Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WI campuses and the OnlineEducation Division located in Orchard Park, NY. The RN-BSN degreeprograms at Parma OH, Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WIcampuses and the Online Education Division located in Orchard Park, NY areaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. www.ccneaccreditation.orgOccupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree ProgramThe occupational therapy assistant programs at Rochester, Syracuse, Solon,and Wauwatosa are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational TherapyAssociation (AOTA). Graduates of the Rochester, Syracuse, and Wauwatosaprograms will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination forthe occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board forCertification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states requirelicensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based onthe results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felonyconviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certificationexamination or attain state licensure.JANUARY 2020Accreditations & Approvals3

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree ProgramThe Physical Therapist Assistant Programs at Bryant & StrattonCollege Parma, Southtowns, Syracuse, and Wauwatosa Campusesare accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in PhysicalTherapy Education (CAPTE), 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria,Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org;website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call the Parma Campus at 216-265-3151;the Southtowns Campus at 716-677-9500; the Syracuse Campusat 315-472-6603; the Wauwatosa Campus at 414-302-7000.Certain state certification and licensure boards may have specific educational requirements for programs to lead to a license or non-governmentalcertification that is a precondition for employment in a recognized occupation. Unless otherwise specified, Bryant & Stratton College’s programs arenot designed to meet any specific state’s licensure or certification requirements. If certain licensed occupations, vocations, or professions are notexplicitly listed as above, Bryant & Stratton College has not made adetermination with respect to the licensure or certification requirements ofthose occupations, vocations or professions. Licensure-track programs maylimit enrollment to students in certain states. You are responsible forunderstanding the requirements of licensure or certification proceduresspecific for your desired career path. Such requirements may change duringthe course of your education.You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion.Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take variousoptional certification exams, Bryant & Stratton College cannot guaranteeyou will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibilitymay depend on your work experience, completion of education and/ordegree requirements, not having a criminal record, meeting other certification requirements, or the program or the College having appropriateaccreditation or licensure.AdmissionsBryant & Stratton College seeks students who desire practical careerpreparation in selected fields of study and have the ability to achieveacademic success. It is recommended that prospective students apply asearly as possible to ensure full consideration and proper placement.Applications are accepted throughout the year for multiple starts within anacademic year.Bryant & Stratton College welcomes first inquiries from high schoolstudents and their parents during their junior year. The admissions staff isavailable to explain curriculum planning and career opportunities.Information about all Bryant & Stratton College campuses may beobtained from any admissions representative or at the College web site,www.bryantstratton.edu.Admissions Visit & TourAn important step in the admission process is a personalized visit with anadmissions representative to discuss the College programs and conduct acampus tour. Select programs require an interview by the Program Directoror his or her designee. Admissions representatives are available for day,evening and Saturday morning appointments.Application Procedure1. Applications for admission to the college may be obtained from theAdmissions Office or at www.bryantstratton.edu.2. The completed application is then submitted to the selectedBryant & Stratton College campus.3. Applications are accepted throughout the year for all futureenrollment dates.Placement EvaluationStudents take a placement evaluation to determine what courses they willbe placed in: pre-college, workplace, or college level for Mathematics andEnglish.Notification of Admissions Decision Bryant & Stratton College’s admission policy makes it possible, in mostcases, for applicants to be notified of the admission decision as soon asthe application process is complete. Conditional acceptance is granted for applicants applying for building-based diploma or associate degree program pending their self-certification on their FAFSA that they have received a high school diploma orGED or that they have completed secondary school through homeschooling, as defined by the law of the State in which the homeschooling wasprovided. If the applicant is not applying for Title IV financial assistance,and thus will not be submitting a FAFSA, conditional acceptance may begranted for applicants pending their affirmation on their application thatthey have received a high school diploma or GED or that they havecompleted secondary school through homeschooling, as defined by thelaw of the State in which the homeschooling was provided. Conditional acceptance is granted for applicants pending verification ofentrance requirements for Online, Nursing (LPN, ADN, BSN) PTA, andOTA programs.Diplomas & Associate Degree ProgramsEntry and Program RequirementsFor consideration into a diploma or an associate degree program, thecandidate must:1. Submit a completed Application or eApplication using the featurelocated on the Internet at www.bryantstratton.edu for admission tothe college.2. Certify on their FAFSA that he or she has received a high school diplomaor GED or that he or she has completed secondary school throughhomeschooling, as defined by the law of the State in which thehomeschooling was provided. If the applicant is not applying for Title IVfinancial assistance, and thus will not be submitting a FAFSA, theapplicant’s affirmation on his or her application that he or she hasreceived a high school diploma or GED or that he or she has completedsecondary school through homeschooling, as defined by the law of theState in which the homeschooling was provided, will be sufficient. AllNew York State students must provide an official copy of their highschool transcript, GED, or proof of completion of secondary schoolthrough homeschooling as defined by New York.3. Complete a visit with an Admissions Representative. Each applicant willbe interviewed by an admissions associate. The purpose of the visit is toassess the educational and professional goals of the applicant anddetermine if Bryant & Stratton College is a good match, recommend aprogram that matches the candidates interests, experience, as well aseducational and career goals. During the visit, an admissions associatewill provide information regarding the College’s educational mission; acontent overview of the program; admission criteria application, tuitioncosts, and will refer students to financial services advisor who candiscuss financial aid options.4. Meet program-specific entrance standards established by the College, aswell as other evaluations required by state, federal and accreditationbodies.a. S tudents interested in the Criminal Justice Studies degree areadvised to successfully complete the Criminal Justice and SecurityServices diploma, and encouraged to gain work experience, beforeacceptance into the associate degree (AAS) program.b. Students interested in the Office Management degree are advisedto enroll and successfully complete the Office AdministrativeAssistant diploma, and encouraged to gain work experience, beforeacceptance into the associate degree (AAS) program.c. Students interested in the Blended Learning program for either theMedical Billing and Coding diploma program or Medical Reimbursement & Coding, AAS degree must attain college level placementscores on both the English and mathematics placement evaluationsto enter these programs. Additionally, students taking blendedJANUARY 2020ACOTE is located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTAand its Web address is www.acoteonline.org.4

5. New York State students must provide proof of immunization. See theNew York State section of this catalog for details.Baccalaureate Degree ProgramsEntry and Program RequirementsFor consideration into the Baccalaureate Degree Programs, thecandidate must:1. Submit a completed Application or eApplication using the featurelocated on the Internet at www.bryantstratton.edu for admission tothe college.2. Provide an official U.S. high school transcript indicating successfulcompletion, or official documentation of a U.S. GED or provide documentation establishing successful completion of secondary school throughhomeschooling, as defined by the law of the state in which the homeschooling was provided. High school graduates must have a minimum GPA of 75%or 2.5 out of 4.0 and those possessing GEDs must have a minimum averagestandard score of 500 (taken after 2002) or an average standard score of 50(taken before 2002).3. Complete a visit with an Admissions Representative. Each prospectivestudent will be interviewed by an admissions associate. The purpose ofthe visit is to assess the educational and professional goals of theprospective student and determine if Bryant & Stratton College is a goodmatch. During the visit an admissions associate will provide informationregarding the College’s educational mission; a content overview of thedegree; admission criteria application, tuition costs, and will referstudents to financial services advisor who can discuss financial aidoptions.4. Complete and submit to an admissions representative for review by theacceptance committee:a. B achelor Degree Application Form.b. Transcripts of post-secondary educational experience. If transcriptsare necessary to evaluate credit, applicants must provide thetranscripts confirming earned credit from a regionally or nationallyaccredited college. These documents must be a part of theapplicant’s application packet before consideration of a candidate’sapplication is made. Official transcript(s) must be received by theend of the first semester.c. Personal Essay. Applicants must submit a non-graded informationalessay that is 1–2 double-spaced, typewritten pages.5. An interview with a Bachelor Degree program administrator may bescheduled as part of acceptance and prior to acceptance.6. New York State students must provide proof of immunization. See theNew York State section of this catalog for details.Organizational Leadership, BPSEntry and Requirements for Organizational Leadership, Bachelor ofProfessional Studies (BPS) programStudents must meet all criteria for acceptance to the College and thestandard requirements for entry into baccalaureate programs to gainacceptance to the Organizational Leadership BPS degree program,additionally students must:1. Have 30 earned college credits reflected on an official transcript.2. Have successfully completed a college level English course.3. Have at least 4 years of professional work experience.4. Be at least 25 years of age.Nursing DiplomaEntry and Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse Program1. Submit a completed Application or eApplication using the featurelocated on the Internet at www.bryantstratton.edu for admissionto the college.2. Provide an official U.S. high school transcript indicating successfulcompletion, or official documentation of a U.S. GED or provide documentation establishing successful completion of secondary school throughhomeschooling, as defined by the law of the State in which thehomeschooling was provided.3. Complete standardized assessments.4. Attain college level placement scores on both the English and Mathematics placement evaluations.5. Provide documentation of a recent physical exam and other requiredlaboratory test results, including a drug screen, as described in theadmissions interview and in the Nursing Handbook.6. Submit to a criminal background check and drug screening as required bystate and federal law and clinical facility and Bryant & Stratton Collegerequirements.Nursing Associate DegreeEntry and Program RequirementsFor consideration into the associate degree Nursing Program, thecandidate must:1. Submit a completed application or e-application using the featurelocated on the internet at www.bryantstratton.edu for admissionto the college.2. Provide an official U.S. high school transcript indicating successfulcompletion, or official documentation of a U.S. GED or provide documentation establishing successful completion of secondary school throughhomeschooling, as defined by the law of the State in which homeschooling was provided.3. Complete a Nursing Program Director Interview if required. NursingProgram candidates may be interviewed by the Nursing Program Directoror his or her designee. Selection to the program is made by the NursingProgram Selection Committee and is based on admission test scores,past academic record, and interview results.4. Attain college level placement scores on both the English and Mathematics placement evaluations.5. Achieve a minimum of proficiency level on the Test of Essential AcademicSkills (TEAS). Bryant & Stratton College LPN graduates who havepassed the NCLEX and have a valid PN license are exempt from takingthe TEAS for entrance into the ADN program within the first two years ofgraduation.6. Pre-college level students who graduate from the College and return fora nursing degree will be considered for entry into the Nursing Programas long as they meet the criteria above.7. Provide documentation of a recent physical exam and other requiredlaboratory test results, including a drug screen, as described in theadmissions interview and in the Nursing Handbook.8. Submit to a criminal background check and drug screening as required bystate and federal law and clinical facility and Bryant & Stratton Collegerequirements.a. A LL Campuses Except VA Beach and HamptonAcceptance to the Nursing Associate Degree Program:In addition to the entry and program requirements #1-8 above,alternate entrance criteria will be factored into the acceptancereview process. See the Nursing Director for details.Baccalaureate Degree NursingEntry and Requirements for BS Nursing (Generalist) ProgramFor consideration into the Nursing Program, the candidate must:1. Submit a completed Application or eApplication using the featurelocated on the Internet at www.bryantstratton.edu for admissionto the college.2. Provide an official U.S. high school transcript indicating successfulcompletion, or official documentation of a U.S. GED or providedocumentation establishing successful completion of secondary schoolthrough homeschooling, as defined by the law of the State in whichJANUARY 2020learning (BL) courses must complete the BLSM001 Blended LearningSeminar prior to attending the first BL class scheduled.5

Nursing Specific Requirements BSN (RN-BSN Online program):Complete and submit to the nursing program director for consideration: E-application Acceptance of RN-BSN program disclosure Transcripts of post-secondary educational experience. If transcripts arenecessary to evaluate credit, applicants must provide the transcriptsconfirming earned credit from a regionally or nationally accreditedcollege. These documents must be a part of the applicant’s applicationpacket before consideration of a candidate’s application is made. Officialtranscript(s) must be received by the end of the first semester. If not a college graduate, HS diploma will be required. An interview with a bachelor program administrator may be scheduledas part of acceptance and prior to acceptance. Applicants interested in taking courses through Online Education mustmeet certain technology requirements, including hardware and software,in order to be successful. Applicants must read and accept the technology agreement which outlines the necessary requirements for acceptanceinto the

Catalog January 2020 This catalog is an official publication of Bryant & Stratton College. As such it is subject to revision at any time. Bryant & Stratton College reserves the right to make changes in connection with any subject described in this catalog including curricula, class schedules, course content, training equipment,