Programs
Online & Distance Education
PROGRAM AND COURSE LOCATIONS: Online
When Laurel launched our programs online, we wanted to deliver distance education in a manner that meets you where you are in life, respects your prior learning, and creates an academic culture that helps you excel in a career-focused curriculum. Our online courses are personalized to connect you with instructors and classmates that build a welcoming and enriching online learning community.
For those who need to juggle working or home life with going back to school, the flexibility of Laurel’s online programs provides individuals with the opportunity to learn while still working or juggling other life circumstances. Best of all, Laurel gives you the tools to achieve your dreams through a comprehensive online education platform, digital learning resources for research or course supplements, interactive simulations, and academic advising.
Begin the transformation of your future by earning your education online. Check out our programs below and see which one is right for you!
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
We allow students to sit for the first 7 and a half weeks of classes at no cost to you if you decide not to continue with your program of choice. If you find your first 7 and a half weeks successful, you can be fully accepted into the program and will then be billed for those initial 7 and a half weeks. Talk to our Admission Department for more information!
PROGRAMS OFFERED ONLINE
– Accounting & Business Administration
– Culinary Arts
– Cloud Computing Technology
– Early Childhood Education
– Medical Billing & Coding
– Medical Office Administration
WHAT MAKES OUR ONLINE PROGRAM UNIQUE?
– Individualized Attention
– Hands-on Curriculum
– Designed for Employment
– Professional Instructors
– Online Orientation
– Continual Career Services Assistance
– Student Services
– Personalized Academic Advising
– Tutoring
– Learning Devices
– Conditional Acceptance
ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM AND COURSE LOCATIONS: Online
FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN: Financial Managers, Budget Analyst, Business Teacher, Financial and Investment Analyst
The need for business professionals who have the knowledge and skills to take advantage of opportunities and to thrive in a fast-paced business environment continues to grow.
Our Accounting & Business Administration program will give you the in-depth knowledge of:
- Technology and theories you will need to succeed in a business setting to become successful in this field.
- The fundamentals of how a good business operates through work experiences
- Development of a workable plan while considering the important factors like market, location, capital, and day-to-day operations.
Once you graduate, you’ll have the credentials and know-how to attain a management position — or even to open your own business.
CURRICULUM | These are just some of the courses to prepare you for cutting-edge and in-demand positions you’ll be qualified for after completing Laurel’s Accounting & Business Administration program:
TECHNICAL COURSES
– Accounting I
– Accounting II
– Accounting III
– Business Organization Management
– Economics
– Business Law
– Payroll
– Human Resource Management
– Business Plan Development
– Computerized Accounting
– Marketing
– Applied Finance
– Website Technology
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM AND COURSE LOCATIONS: Online
FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN: Medical Secretaries, Medical Records & Health Information Technicians, Medical Transcriptionist
Laurel’s Medical Office Administration program is designed to develop advanced medical secretarial skills and a specialized knowledge of medical office procedures.
Laurel’s Medical Office Administration degree program includes training in:
- General office skills
- Computer skills
- Medical office procedures
- Medical insurance
- Coding procedures
- Scheduling appointments
- Billing patients
- Compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence
Our online program was constructed to provide graduates with the knowledge and specific skills needed to obtain employment in one of the fastest growing occupations in the healthcare environment.
CURRICULUM | These are just a few content courses that will help prepare you for the cutting-edge and in-demand positions you’ll be qualified for after completion of the Medical Office Administration program:
TECHNICAL COURSES
– Medical Terminology
– Anatomy & Physiology
– Pharmacology
– Coding Essentials
– Office Technology
– Electronic Medical Records
– Medical Law & Ethics
– Computerized Medical Billing
– Human Resource Management
– Medical Office Procedures
– Customer Service
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROGRAM AND COURSE LOCATIONS: Online
FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN: Preschool Teacher, Daycare Instructor, Postsecondary, Childcare Worker
The impact of education on our society cannot be overstated. Great, educated graduates can change lives, and here at Laurel, we make great graduates.
Our Early Childhood Education program teaches students:
- Techniques for observing and evaluating children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Numerous aspects of children’s development
- Teaching techniques, literacy and math development, and the understanding of children with special needs.
Our program in Early Childhood Education prepares students to work with children in preschools, daycare centers, and other child development centers. We prepare our Early Childhood Education students to make learning come alive for all students.
CURRICULUM | These are just some of the courses to prepare you for cutting-edge and in-demand positions you’ll be qualified for after completing Laurel’s Early Childhood Education program:
TECHNICAL COURSES
– Child Growth & Development
– Language Arts for Early Childhood
– Observation and Assessment
– Math & Science for ECE
– Inclusive Early Childhood Education
– Introduction to Early Childhood Education
– Health, Nutrition & Safety for Children
– Teaching Methods & Learning Styles
– Positive Child Guidance
– Parent & Community Involvement
Get Started at Laurel!
Find out more about how to get started on your career path.
Learning You Experience
Laurel Institute’s goal is to provide students with a quality education and to help develop their talents, skills, and knowledge for a sustainable career in a strong and viable industry. Our school is uniquely poised to serve our community of students, employers and educators in a way that meets their learning needs.
Learn Entrepreneurship
Learn Skills by Experience to Translate Ideas Into Products
Experience Action-Based Learning
Learn the Impact Education Can Have on Developing Minds
Develop Instructional Practices
Help Young Minds Engage in Thoughtful Learning
Before starting school at LBI I was very nervous. I am a single mother of two restarting my career path at the age of 37. During my time at LBI I feel confident that I have learned the skills needed to have a very successful career. I would highly recommend LBI to all single mothers looking for a better future for their family.
— Brittany Harbert
Hair Styling
My experience at LTI has been challenging, yet rewarding. All of the long hours spent reading/studying were well worth my time. My instructors have played a huge part in my success as well, and I would like to thank them for that. I plan on using my knowledge and skills to becoming a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician soon!
— LeMara Fletcher
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Laurel Internship Experience
Choosing the right internship helps you on your career path.
Career Services coordinates and implements INTERNSHIPS or CLINICALS, integral parts of each program, providing students with invaluable work experience in their chosen fields.
Apply Skills Learned in School to Real-World Employment Settings
Cultivate Professional Networks and References for A Career Kickstart
EMPLOYER, INTERNSHIP & CLINICAL PARTNERS
Financial Aid
At Laurel, we do everything in our power to make your education affordable. In fact, our financial aid experts actively search for grants, scholarships, and different programs within the community to find money for students who qualify*. The primary forms of financial aid are available to students are grants, loans, and federal and state programs related to each.
Grants
Federal Pell Grant
State Grants (PHEAA and OIG)
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Veterans Benefits**
Loans
Federal Stafford Loan Federal
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
*Not all students will qualify for these forms of financial aid. Contact us today to speak with a representative to discuss your options.
**A variety of GI Bills are available for many different educational programs and schools. For more information, contact our Financial Aid Office, your benefits administrator, or visit the Veterans Affairs website.
Message from the Founders
Since 1985 Laurel has dedicated their efforts to quality career education for more than 3,500 students. We are a family-oriented organization hoping to make a difference in the lives of our students and employees and we believe in treating all people with love, dignity and respect. We want you to be able to experience your own education in a positive environment, where you are not just a number within the multitudes. Each student is supported individually as it is our desire and goal to nurture the students’ different personalities and ideas from the start of their education, clear to the end. We encourage all students to be innovative and to strive for the absolute best!