Overview
American Institute, formally known as Fox Institute is a career-oriented school that has been educating students for over 84 years. The school offers practical, hands-on certificate programs and courses in popular and quickly growing fields like healthcare, computers and business. These programs take less than two years to complete. American Institute has locations in West Hartford, CT and Clifton, NJ. Programs are designed for students to move from the classroom to the working world as efficiently as possible.
Student Appeal
At American Institute, students benefit from highly trained faculty and staff who are committed to helping their students succeed in and out of the classroom. Job placement assistance is provided, and both day and evening classes are offered so that classes can be completed around students' busy work and family schedules. Students are trained in some of today's most popular and in-demand careers in less than two years.
Financial
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. American Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges & Schools.
- Computer Information ProcessingComputer Information Processing
For this program, students take a variety of courses on topics like computing, computer science, and information science. This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers in computer information processing.
- Computer Systems and Business Applications
- Legal Office ProfessionalLegal Office Professional
The legal office professional certificate program prepares students for entry-level careers as legal assistants. Graduates can enter into careers as legal office managers, special assistant, legal secretaries and more.
- Massage TherapyMassage Therapy
The massage therapy program prepares students for entry-level careers as massage therapists. Students take courses on topics including Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, trigger point massage, deep tissue massage and more.
- Medical AssistantMedical Assistant
The medical assistant certificate program trains students to assist medical professionals in both clinical and administrative capacities. Students take courses on topics including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethic, patient psychology and more.
- Medical Coding & BillingMedical Coding & Billing
The medical coding & billing program prepares students for careers in which they use correct medical and insurance codes on important insurance documents. Students take a variety of courses in areas including health and medical insurance, health insurance law, insurance records, medical terminology and communications skills.