National Polytechnic College of Science

272 S Fries Ave l Los Angeles Harbor, Wilmington, CA, 90744-6399

Tel: (310)816-5700 x 5721

Private, not-for-profit | 310 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• National Polytechnic College of Science serves 310 students.
• Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body.
• National Polytechnic College of Science is one of 60 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.

• The nearest community college is Brooks College (Long Beach) (7.2 miles away).

School Notes:

• The College's mission is to provide access to quality educational programs, faculty, and resources in technical fields that prepare a diverse student body for direct and successful entry into the workforce.
• National Polytechnic College of Science, a non-profit higher education institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The academic programs of National Polytechnic are focuses on commercial diving and marine technology, hyperbaric medical technology, EMT-B, Construction Management, Homeland Security,Health Information Technology, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Extended Learning , which offers shorter certificate courses such as the 50-hour Certified Hyperbaric Technologist program and Non-destructive Testing.
• The College was originally established in 1967 as the Commercial Diving Center at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington and later was renamed the College of Oceaneering in 1973 when it was purchased by Oceaneering International. In 2002, the College was purchased by National University and now is a non-profit organization and is a member of the National University System. Also in 2002, the College opened a second campus in San Diego, California.
• The College provides a number of services to help students attain their educational goals. In addition to the Office of Academics, several offices of the College join together to provide services for the academic, economic and personal needs of enrolled students. Student services include student advising and scheduling, records evaluation, Veteran's assistance, financial aid and other services.

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Nearby Schools:

National Polytechnic College of Science
310 students | 0 mi. away

Brooks College (Long Beach)
28 students | 7.2 mi. away

Cerritos College
21610 students | 11.9 mi. away

Coastline Community College
8985 students | 19.6 mi. away

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
188 students | 22.2 mi. away

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