Hubbard College of Administration International
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Hubbard College of Administration International is an unaccredited school that teaches administration using methods developed by Church of Scientology
founder, L. Ron Hubbard
. The headquarters for the school is located at 320 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California
90004. The school began operations in 1990 and its current headquarters were established in 2001. It is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and as a religious organization does not file an annual return, however it states itself to be a "secular educational institution".
diploma to gain early admission and start taking courses at the school. Students are not required to take the ACT
or SAT
tests to gain admission. The school does have an application form that must be completed and submitted with a $150 fee. The school requests letters of recommendation and says it tests students for IQ, leadership qualities, and reading level. The admission process may also include interviews to determine an applicant's qualifications and desire to further his/her education.
certificate programs; WISE being a Scientology-affiliated business group.
The school's website says that financial aid is available, however, since the school is not accredited, students are not eligible to participate in any federally funded financial aid programs, such as Pell Grant
s, Perkins Loans, or any other government assisted loan programs.
nology", also developed by Hubbard, as a method of teaching its students. The school does not have semesters or terms. Students can begin taking courses at any time of the year and they may attend either full-time or part-time.
Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology is an organization devoted to the practice and the promotion of the Scientology belief system. The Church of Scientology International is the Church of Scientology's parent organization, and is responsible for the overall ecclesiastical management, dissemination and...
founder, L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard , better known as L. Ron Hubbard , was an American pulp fiction author and religious leader who founded the Church of Scientology...
. The headquarters for the school is located at 320 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
90004. The school began operations in 1990 and its current headquarters were established in 2001. It is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and as a religious organization does not file an annual return, however it states itself to be a "secular educational institution".
Admission requirements
Students are not required to have a high schoolHigh school
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diploma to gain early admission and start taking courses at the school. Students are not required to take the ACT
ACT (examination)
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or SAT
SAT
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tests to gain admission. The school does have an application form that must be completed and submitted with a $150 fee. The school requests letters of recommendation and says it tests students for IQ, leadership qualities, and reading level. The admission process may also include interviews to determine an applicant's qualifications and desire to further his/her education.
Programs offered
The school grants a "Specialized Associate Degree Program" which is calls, "Associate of Applied Science Degree of Management and Administration". The school also offers "Continuing Education Certificate Programs". There also exist a number of "Public Workshops and Corporate Programs" which are short courses on specific topics. The school also provides WISEWorld Institute of Scientology Enterprises
World Institute of Scientology Enterprises is an organization affiliated with the Church of Scientology that educates and assists businesses in the use of management methods and techniques developed by Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, such methods and techniques being, like all of Hubbard's...
certificate programs; WISE being a Scientology-affiliated business group.
Cost
As of October, 2006, the tuition for the "degree program" costs $30,179; books and supplies cost $2,643.28; the total cost is $32,852.28. Costs for the continuing education programs range from ~$3000 to ~$18,000. Costs of public workshops and corporate programs are ~$250. WISE certificate programs range from ~$6000 to $8000.The school's website says that financial aid is available, however, since the school is not accredited, students are not eligible to participate in any federally funded financial aid programs, such as Pell Grant
Pell Grant
A Pell Grant is money the federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Federal Pell Grants are limited to students with financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor's degree or who are not enrolled in certain post-baccalaureate programs, through participating...
s, Perkins Loans, or any other government assisted loan programs.
Teaching
The school teaches a method of business administration developed by L. Ron Hubbard. The school uses a teaching method called "Study TechStudy Tech
Study Technology, or Study Tech, is a methodology for learning developed by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology. Hubbard's "Study Technology" is used by Church of Scientology members as part of their training, and is also promoted outside the church by a church-affiliated...
nology", also developed by Hubbard, as a method of teaching its students. The school does not have semesters or terms. Students can begin taking courses at any time of the year and they may attend either full-time or part-time.
See also
- Scientology as a BusinessScientology as a businessWhile the Church of Scientology describes itself as a religion and is recognized as such in countries like the United States, Spain and Australia, various governments have denied the organization charitable status for tax purposes, and some still regard the organization as a business.-Business...
- World Institute of Scientology EnterprisesWorld Institute of Scientology EnterprisesWorld Institute of Scientology Enterprises is an organization affiliated with the Church of Scientology that educates and assists businesses in the use of management methods and techniques developed by Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, such methods and techniques being, like all of Hubbard's...
- Sterling Management SystemsSterling Management SystemsSterling Management Systems offers practice management seminars and training to Accounting, Medical and Dental and other private practice professionals. Founded in 1983 in the back office of a dental practice in Vacaville, Ca., it is currently located in a office in Glendale, CA. It has been named...
External links
- HCA's Alumni and Friends Association
- UMS Banking Example of a company's management listing Hubbard College attendance