Miami-Jacobs Career College - A Distinctive Experience
You've made the decision to get more education-now find the setting that's right for you.
At Miami-Jacobs Career College, we focus on offering the latest courses, and we care about the personal success of each and every one of our students.
We specialize in making change happen. How?
- By starting you with career-specific courses right away so that you move into your job sooner.
- By staying current so we offer you the study and training that is most in demand in the marketplace right now.
- By putting you in the classroom with teachers whom are professionals working in your chosen area of study.
From our beginnings in the 1860s, we have been putting our students first. Miami-Jacobs has built a reputation on helping our students achieve a better life through a new career--a career that suits them and their goals.
Our programs are "first to market." We develop new programs of study (and refresh current ones) according to market demand. And the results have become obvious--not only are our students motivated, highly skilled and reliable, many employers large and small in the Miami Valley seek us out to hire our graduates year after year.
Career Planning & Placement
Career planning at Miami-Jacobs is not a separate effort, undertaken only at the end of your program of study. Career planning is integral to the student experience here, and will begin during your discovery session, which is the very first step in the admissions process.
We know you will best succeed when you are matched to the right program, so we spend focused time with you, talking about career goals and life goals. Once you are matched to the program that suits you best, your career advocate and academic advisor both monitor progress along the path so that you emerge at graduation highly skilled, completely prepared and in demand.
Accreditation
Miami-Jacobs College is accredited to award certificates, diplomas and associate's degrees by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS is located at Suite 980, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4241 (202) 336-6780.
OH REG 06-09-1797B
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Miami-Jacobs Career College offers an associate's degree in criminal justice that will prepare students for outstanding careers in public safety, crime prevention, corrections, the court system and private security. The demand for qualified leaders in law enforcement and criminal justice continues to grow. Criminal justice plays an important and critical role in the safety of our nation.
Courses are taught by highly qualified professionals who have actual experience in their field that enables graduates to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge to begin their exciting new careers. With an associate's degree, you will have the skills to prepare one for careers in public safety, crime prevention, corrections or court work.
Associate's in Security Systems
Graduates are awarded the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Security Systems. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the expanding security field. Security Systems professionals design, implement, and maintain security systems.
Employers continue to seek better thinkers, superior problem-solvers and team players with a strong customer orientation. The Miami-Jacobs' graduate will have a competitive edge because of the specialized method in which he or she has been trained. Miami-Jacobs' graduates will have developed strong leadership skills and understand how to influence others positively.
Objectives
Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as any of the following: security systems installer; security systems construction manager; security manager; project manager; construction manager; security professional, security salesperson; or a network security administrator.
Graduates of this program have the skills to:
- Design security systems for residential and commercial applications.
- Install security systems
- Maintain existing security systems
- Build relationships with clients
- Negotiate purchasing contracts
- Resolve conflicts with suppliers and customers
- Analyze data and draw logical conclusions
- Analyze the efficiency of existing systems and make recommendations for improvement
- Demonstrate OSHA compliance and safe practices
Diploma in Security & Investigation
Students receive training in investigations, security, and insurance disciplines along with related writing, office, and technology skills.