Hubbard College of Administration International

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. [http://www.hubbardcollege.org/index.html Hubbard College of Administration International] -- Official website (last accessed 10/21/2006)] It is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and as a religious organization doesn't file an annual return [cite web | title = GuideStar - HUBBARD COLLEGE OF ADMINISTRATION: | publisher = Philanthropic Research, Inc. | url = http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=guidestar&npoId=58116 | accessdate = 2007-06-22 ] , however it states itself to be a "secular educational institution". [cite web | title = FAQs - About L. Ron Hubbard | publisher = Hubbard College of Administration International | url = http://www.hubbardcollege.org/faqs/faqs_aboutlrh.html | accessdate = 2007-06-22 ]

Admission requirements

Students are not required to have a high school diploma to gain admission to 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 $30 fee. The school requests letters of recommendation and says it tests students for IQ, leadership qualities, and reading level. However the school says it will admit those with low abilities into programs designed to improve their abilities.

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 WISE certificate programs; WISE being a Scientology-affiliated business group.

Accreditation

Although Hubbard College grants an associate's degree, the school itself is not accredited by the accepted regional accreditation body, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which means that the United States government will not give any federal financial aid monies to students of the school. It also means that the degree offered is less likely to be respected by other schools and employers. [ [http://www.accjc.org/list_accred_coll.htm Western Association of Schools and Colleges: list of accredited junior colleges] (last accessed Oct. 22, 2006)] [ [http://www.wascsenior.org/wasc/ Western Association of Schools and Colleges: list of accredited senior colleges] ] [ [http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post-Secondary Education: Institution Accreditation] ]

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 Grants, 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 Technology", 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.

Alumni and Friends Association

The College's Alumni and Friends Association is a sub-organization whose stated purpose is "to help HCA International get Hubbard Administrative Technology applied in the businesses, the marts of trade, the homes, the neighborhoods and governments of the world." [ [http://www.hubbardcollege.org/alumni/newsletter/index.html Hubbard College of Administration | Alumni & Friends ] ] According to their website, the Alumni and Friends Association meets every Tuesday at 7:00pm Pacific Time.

ee also

* Scientology as a Business
* World Institute of Scientology Enterprises
* "How to Live Though an Executive"
* Sterling Management Systems

References

*cite web | first = Jeff | last = Walsh | title = A broader look at the organization | url = http://www.apologeticsindex.org/Sciorg.pdf | work = Inside the Church of Scientology | publisher = Boston Herald | date = 1998-03-01 | accessdate = 2007-10-04
*cite web | first = Michelle V. | last = Rafter | title = EarthLink Connects | url = http://www.thestandard.com/article/0,1902,436,00.html | work = | publisher = The Industry Standard | date = 1998-05-28 | accessdate = 2007-10-04
*cite web | title = Lawsuit: Firm's training was front for Scientology | url = http://www.dailysouthtown.com/business/433823,dst_bti_619.article | work = Business | publisher = Daily Southtown | date = 2007-06-19 | accessdate = 2007-10-04
*cite web | first = Dominic | last = Kennedy | title = Church that yearns for respectability | url = http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article1975105.ece | work = | publisher = The Times | date = 2007-06-23 | accessdate = 2007-10-04

External links

* [http://www.hubbardcollege.org/alumni/newsletter/index.html HCA's Alumni and Friends Association]
* [http://www.umsbanking.com/senior_mgmt.html UMS Banking] Example of a company's management listing Hubbard College attendance