Andover College

Overview
Andover College opened in Portland, Maine, in 1967 as the Andover Institute of Business. For over 30 years, the institution has upheld its mission to provide education and training through a positive learning experience, empowering students to achieve their professional goals by offering accredited programs in business administration, criminal justice, child education, legal, medical assistance, and travel and hospital management. Campuses are located in Portland and Lewiston, Maine.

Student Appeal
Students can complete their professional training in some of today's fastest-growing careers in less time. The flexible schedule, in addition to online classes as an option, also makes it easier to juggle the demands of home and work. Students receive personal guidance throughout their entire educational experience from the moment they enroll.

Financial
Qualified attendees of Andover College may obtain federal or state loans, grants, and scholarships to subsidize their education.

Programs Offered:

• Accounting - Associate of Applied ScienceAccounting - Associate of Applied Science
  Students of this program gain insight into all aspects of how a company functions, and the ability to perform wide variety of accounting activities dealing with a business's operation and revenues. The comprehensive courses include accounting principles, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, managerial accounting usage, federal taxation, and application of accounting software for students to launch a career with public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and as an entrepreneur.
• Accounting - CertificateAccounting - Certificate
  Designed to reflect the accounting skills demanded by the business community, this curriculum presents the fundamental principles and practices without requirement of a prior degree or experience, preparing students to meet the constantly changing field of accounting, as well as to successfully complete the Certified Bookkeeper exam.
• Business Administration - Associate of Applied ScienceBusiness Administration - Associate of Applied Science
  The content of this innovative program fosters critical thinking skills, effective communication techniques, analytical problem-solving abilities, plus a wide spectrum of expertise for the management of people and resources. Students gain teamwork and leadership skills, as well as an ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. Graduates are qualified for employment in the business world as a manager, supervisor, assistant manager, or any number of other related administrative roles in fields such as retail, sales, or advertising.
• Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied ScienceCriminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science
  This program develops a firm educational foundation for those pursuing careers in criminal justice. Students acquire a strong understanding of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security, along with the techniques and procedures followed by professionals.
• Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied ScienceEarly Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science
  Through the understanding of child development, the value of play in children's learning, and how to develop appropriate classroom practices, this program prepares students work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of settings, providing those interested in child education the prospect of a rewarding career.
• Legal Studies - Associate of Applied ScienceLegal Studies - Associate of Applied Science
  The firm knowledge base of the legal system and procedures obtained in this curriculum enables students to seek entry-level employment at law firms, corporate legal departments, and in the public sectors. It is designed for students to synthesize important legal concepts, improve communication, and develop ethical decision-making skills through coursework on legal research methods, legal writing and investigative techniques.
• Legal Studies - CertificateLegal Studies - Certificate
  As prospective paralegals, students learn related aspects of the profession from effective communication in the legal environment, application of ethical decision-making in paralegal practice, and analysis of theoretical and practical legal concepts, to the retrieval of relevant legal principles through online or traditional research approaches.
• Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied ScienceMedical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science
  This program prepares students to enter the medical workforce with demonstrated technical skills, work ethics, and professional values. The courses covered clerical and administrative functions, as well as the ethical and legal values needed for employment as a medical assistant. Graduates often seek opportunities at local clinics, physicians' offices, hospitals, HMOs, or other allied health facilities.
• Travel and Hospitality Management - Associate of Applied ScienceTravel and Hospitality Management - Associate of Applied Science
  Beneficial to those wanting a career in travel and hospitality management, the courses of this curriculum introduce students to fundamentals such as food and beverage management, group tour planning, reservations systems, and customer service, from knowledge to technical skills and work habits. This program also prepares students for the Travel Agent Proficiency test, the first step toward occupational professionalism.
• Travel and Hospitality Management - CertificateTravel and Hospitality Management - Certificate
  In this program, all aspects of travel are studied, including airline, rail, cruise, motor coach, food and beverage, meetings, and accommodations, in addition to the development of understanding for client needs in all modes of communication, equipping students with the competence and confidence to enter the travel and hospitality field upon graduation.