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==Academics== |
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Urban College of Boston offers specific programs with real-world value. Whether or not you enroll as a degree student, certificate student, or professional studies student, UCB's classes can help you enhance your career! |
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UCB was founded by ABCD as "a non-traditional, multicultural college" and is "a 'feeder system' for students from literacy, GED, adult education, Head Start (parents and staff) and youth programs into higher education" while its founder, ABCD, serves as one of the "feeder systems" for the college itself.<ref name="ABOUTUCB">[http://www.urbancollege.edu/about.aspx "About the Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College"] - Urban college of Boston website</ref> |
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Students can take classes at their own pace during our Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. If students enroll full-time, a Certificate can be completed in one academic year, an Associate Degree in two years. |
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The college is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC) and offers Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services Administration and General Studies in addition to certificate programs and continuing education courses.<ref name="ABOUTUCB"/> |
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Have a job? No worries! Classes are currently held nightly from 6pm-9pm once per week (summer courses meet twice per week). We offer help with career planning, FREE tutoring and academic support, and students are required to speak with an advisor before enrolling in classes to make sure they're on the track that's right for them. |
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Find out more about our Associate degrees and Certificates in the bar to the right. |
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Urban College is your bridge to the future! |
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Student Testimonials |
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"Most of the students in my class, like myself, have been out of school for 10-15 years. So it was a big step going back again. The teachers are great with all of us. They have great personal skills and they make us feel at home even though you didn't think you could do this. Going to the Urban College of Boston is a dream fulfilled." |
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"I have a dream of opening my own daycare center. To operate a center, I need an education in early childhood development. Returning to college was an easy task; the instructors have been tremendous in helping me get through the rough times." |
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== 2012 crisis == |
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| Type | two year community college |
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| Established | 1993 |
| Chairman | Peter L. Ebb, Chairman, Board of Trustees |
| President | Robert A. Regan |
| Students | 600 (2012) |
| Location | Boston , Massachusetts , USA 42°21′10″N 71°03′51″W / 42.3529°N 71.0642°W |
| Website | urbancollege |
Urban College of Boston (UCB) is a private junior college located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
History
In 1967, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) started the Urban College Program to meet the educational, employment and career development needs of the adult community. This was a collaboration with major Boston area colleges and universities which enabled men and women over the years to earn academic credits toward undergraduate and graduate degrees while still acquiring job-related skills.[1]
In May 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Council of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts chartered the Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College as a private institution of higher learning, authorized to grant the degree of Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, General Studies, and Human Services Administration.[1]
In January 1994, UCB enrolled its first degree candidates, both men and women.[1]
In 1995, UCB was granted Candidacy Status for Accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).[1]
In 1998, the affiliation with ABCD was re-cast as a partnership when UCB was granted a 501(c)(3) status as a tax exempt non-profit organization. In September 2000, it became a fully independent college, while maintaining a partnership with ABCD.[1]
In October 2001, UCB was awarded full accreditation by NEASC.[1]
Academics
Urban College of Boston offers specific programs with real-world value. Whether or not you enroll as a degree student, certificate student, or professional studies student, UCB's classes can help you enhance your career!
Students can take classes at their own pace during our Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. If students enroll full-time, a Certificate can be completed in one academic year, an Associate Degree in two years.
Have a job? No worries! Classes are currently held nightly from 6pm-9pm once per week (summer courses meet twice per week). We offer help with career planning, FREE tutoring and academic support, and students are required to speak with an advisor before enrolling in classes to make sure they're on the track that's right for them.
Find out more about our Associate degrees and Certificates in the bar to the right.
Urban College is your bridge to the future!
Student Testimonials "Most of the students in my class, like myself, have been out of school for 10-15 years. So it was a big step going back again. The teachers are great with all of us. They have great personal skills and they make us feel at home even though you didn't think you could do this. Going to the Urban College of Boston is a dream fulfilled."
"I have a dream of opening my own daycare center. To operate a center, I need an education in early childhood development. Returning to college was an easy task; the instructors have been tremendous in helping me get through the rough times."
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2012 crisis
In 2012, UCB faced a financial crisis and deficit and had planned to partner with Endicott College. There was a $250,000 deficit that UCB couldn't fill directly, resulting in complaints from NEASC about UCB's future financial viability. UCB aggressively took steps to remedy this situation and complaint.[3][4][5]
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e f Urban College of Boston History (archived 2008)
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
ABOUTUCBwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Schworm, Peter, "College for working women faces closure over deficit of $250,000", The Boston Globe, July 19, 2012
- ^ Forry, Ed, "Urban College presses on — in the Coard manner", Dorchester Reporter, August 9, 2012
- ^ Guttenplan, D. D., "Education Briefs: Last-minute support comes to aid of community college", The New York Times, August 5, 2012