Mission Statement
Career Centers of Texas Brownsville recognizes the worth and dignity of all people and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds represented in its student population. All student's are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests, and capabilities. The school employs instructional methods based on adult learning theory and is committed to the development of each student's intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. Teaching techniques encourage active student participation and may include group discussions and projects, laboratory work, simulations, demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers, and lectures.
General Information
Other Names |
Formerly Kaplan College-Brownsville |
Type |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
Control |
Private for-profit |
Size |
Under 1,000 |
Campus Setting |
City: Midsize |
Calendar System |
Differs by program |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Not applicable |
College Student Services Offered
Yes |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
Employment services for students | Yes |
Placement services for completers |
No |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
|
College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | No |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | No |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | Yes |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
|
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
Brightwood College-Brownsville Website
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
Yes |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
Applicants (most recent fall period)
Admissions (most recent fall period)
Percentage of Students Submitting Test Scores
SAT Percentile Scores
ACT Percentile Scores
Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
Average Amount of Financial Aid Received
College Levels Offered
No |
Less than one year certificate | Yes |
One but less than two years certificate |
Yes |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
No |
Bachelor's degree | No |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
No |
Master's degree | No |
Post-master's certificate |
No |
Doctor's degree | No |
First-professional degree |
|
| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Computer Business Systems (Diploma Program)
Through the Computer Business Systems program, students can learn how to manage the application programs used for word processing, spreadsheet applications, and computerized presentations. The program incorporates the skills that are needed in the modern workforce and prepares graduates for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification as well as the Core level exam for Word, Excel, and Access. Graduates will be qualified to work as computer help desk employment, accounting clerks, bookkeepers, business office assistant managers, assistant managers, financial specialists and sales in the industries of finance, banking, sales, education, retail, manufacturing, law, healthcare and insurance.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Diploma Program)
The Medical Office Specialist program can prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for entry?level positions in private physicians' offices, clinics, hospital clerical departments, professional medical facilities The program focuses on computerized medical procedures in insurance, bookkeeping, word processing and transcription. A medical office specialist will fill duties such as filing insurance claims for group and private practice insurance, preparing DRG?s, completing medical transcriptions, performing reception duties and taking responsibility for accounts, patient files as well as payroll and financial statements.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Diploma Program)
The Medical Office Specialist program can prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for entry?level positions in private physicians' offices, clinics, hospital clerical departments, professional medical facilities The program focuses on computerized medical procedures in insurance, bookkeeping, word processing and transcription. A medical office specialist will fill duties such as filing insurance claims for group and private practice insurance, preparing DRG?s, completing medical transcriptions, performing reception duties and taking responsibility for accounts, patient files as well as payroll and financial statements.
All Academic Programs
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