ICDC College is a private for-profit, post-secondary education career college. ICDC College has two Southern California campuses and an online campus.
As a result of ICDC’s closing, Trident University International has agreed to serve as the teach-out partner and continue instruction of ICDC’s current academic programs. Students can participate in the teach-out with Trident without any additional charges beyond the enrollment agreement with ICDC.
History
ICDC College was founded on November 13, 1995 as International Career Development Center, Inc., by Anna Berger, an educator and CPA.
The school specializes in providing entry-level training programs for students of all ages and career phases. Initially, ICDC College opened a Los Angeles campus that offered software and computer hardware training. To respond to job market and hiring needs, the school increased its program listings to include database design, business application implementation and design, and additional tech solutions.
Seeing that employers were wanting employees with more training in computers, the school began to offer coursework and programs in desktop publishing, accounting, computer networking and repair, tax preparation, medical computing, and database programming.
In 1999, the school earned its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). ICDC College also expanded its ability to reach students by opening a new campus in Van Nuys, California. Three years later, the school opened a campus in Huntington Park, CA. The following year, another campus was opened in Lawndale, CA.
In 2008, ICDC College was granted permission to offer Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) programs. Also in 2008, ICDC College created an online branch of its main campus that would allow students anywhere in the world to access coursework, learning materials, and more. The online branch was approved to offer Certificates, Fast-Track Diplomas, and AOS degrees.
By the spring of 2011, ICDC was approved to change its main campus name from the “Los Angeles Main Campus†to the “ICDC College Hollywood Campus.†Two years later, ICDC College would merge that campus with its Huntington Park location, with the latter location now being officially referred to as the ICDC College Main Campus.
Currently, ICDC College offers programs in alcohol and drug counseling, healthcare management, homeland security, business management and accounting, paralegal, and more.
Currently, the college is closing. Today on the college's homepage: "WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT." It is not in good standing with the California approving agency and it has not been properly authorized in many states from which students are enrolled. Per statute, only California residents or students enrolled in a residency program are eligible for reimbursement from California's Student Tuition Recovery Fund. Many predatory entities are advertising on the internet that they will help students with loan forgiveness. Students and former students should beware of possible scams.
Accreditation
In 1999, ICDC received approval as an accredited institution by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.
Programs
ICDC College offers three types of programs: Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS), Fast-Track Diplomas, and Certificates. The AOS programs, which are also known as Associate Degrees, are two year programs. Fast-Track Diplomas and Certificates are nine and six month programs, respectively.
- Accounting Office Specialist (Certificate)
- Addiction Treatment Counseling (Certificate)
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Associate of Occupational Studies)
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling (Diploma)
- Business Management and Accounting (Associate of Occupational Studies)
- Computer Graphics / Web Design (Certificate)
- Computer Repair / Networking (Certificate)
- Computerized Accounting (Diploma)
- Dental Laboratory Specialist (Certificate)
- Dental Laboratory Technician (Diploma)
- Graphic / Web Development (Diploma)
- Healthcare Management (Associate of Occupational Studies)
- Homeland Security (Associate of Occupational Studies)
- Homeland Security and Investigation (Diploma)
- Investigative Specialist (Diploma)
- Medical Assistant (Diploma)
- Medical Clinical / Administrative Assistant (Certificate)
- Medical Office Management (Diploma)
- Medical Office Specialist (Certificate)
- Networking Technology (Diploma)
- Paralegal (Certificate)
- Physical Therapy Aide (Diploma)
- Security and Crime Prevention Specialist (Certificate)
Campuses
The Huntington Park Branch Campus is now the ICDC College Main Campus. The South Bay Branch Campus and Los Angeles Main Campus (Hollywood) closed in 2013.
- Huntington Park Main Campus
- Van Nuys Branch Campus
Distance education (online college)
In August 2009, ICDC College launched its Online Campus, providing distance education. ICDC College was approved by ACCSC on February 2009 to provide online Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees. In September 2009, ICDC College Online Campus received further approvals from ACCSC to offer select diploma and certificate programs, in addition to its Associate of Occupational Studies Degrees. ICDC College’s Online Campus is located in Culver City, California.
Awards and Recognitions
ICDC College’s campuses have received multiple awards. These include:
- The Van Nuys Branch Campus has been recognized by ACCSC as a 2002-2003 School of Distinction
- The Huntington Park Branch Campus has been recognized by ACCSC as a 2004-2005 and 2009-2010 School of Distinction
- The former South Bay Branch Campus has been recognized by ACCSC as a 2006-2007 School of Distinction
- ACCSC recognized the Los Angeles Main Campus (Hollywood) as a 2009-2010 School of Distinction
- The ACCSC announced that ICDC College’s South Bay campus received the 2010-2011 ACCSC School of Excellence Award
The ACCSC School of Distinction award is intended to recognize ACCSC-accredited institutions that have ‘demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation’ and to ‘delivering quality educational programs’.
The School of Excellence designation is the highest-level of achievement given to those ACCSC-accredited institutions that meet or exceed the expectations and rigors of the commission in regards to the standards of accreditation, along with graduation and employment rates. It also recognizes a school’s commitment to delivering high quality education to its students.
ICDC College has also received official Awards of Commendation from the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, California Legislative Assembly, City of Los Angeles, and the State of California.
In 2010, graduates received a congratulatory letter from President Obama.
International students
On September 20, 2011, ICDC College launched its international division expanding global reach into Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
Military-friendly school
From 2011 - 2014, ICDC College has been named a Military Friendly School by GI Jobs Magazine.
Admissions and Financial Aid
ICDC College has an open enrollment policy, meaning any student may apply. The school is approved to receive financial aid and Military benefits for students who qualify. ICDC College’s student population is just over 4,000 and the student-to-faculty ration is around 23:1.
Closure
As of April 4, 2016 the school website states they are no longer accepting new students. This follows several campus closures over the last year.
References
Further reading
- The ACCSC Standard, December 2011
External links
- Net Price Average Calculator
- ICDC College Blog
- Program Disclosures