Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Cox College hosts open house for prospective students


Cox College wants people to know that the need for nursing and health sciences professionals is still strong – even in this struggling economy.

“While the health care industry isn’t ‘recession-proof,’ it does tend to be ‘recession-resistant,’” says Lindy Biglieni, Cox College director of admissions. “As people loose their jobs or simply look for more stable careers, we want them to know Cox College can help.”

This Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the college will hold an open house for prospective students. Refreshments and tours of the campus will be provided, faculty will be on-hand to answer questions, and information about scholarships and courses of study will be available. “This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in nursing or a health sciences career to learn about the steps they need to take and what the college has to offer,” she says.

The college will waive the $45 application fee for anyone who applies during the event. Cox College offers Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing, an Associate of Science degree in medical assisting, and certificates in medical transcription and medical billing/coding.

The college is located at Cox North, 1423 N. Jefferson, in Springfield. For more information, visit www.coxcollege.edu