1. To continually change, improve, and assess the effectiveness of the College’s programs in preparing students for successful careers.
2. To encourage and maintain a faculty who are qualified academically, and possess current technical and professional knowledge, and have the ability to convey this knowledge to our students.
3. To build student self esteem in a professional classroom environment.
4. To provide students’ written and verbal competencies; as well as analytical and technical skills to prepare students for their new careers.
5. To provide facilities that support educational programs and enable students to develop profession-specific skills.
6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.
7. To provide a collegiate atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages open exchange of ideas.

Philosophy
The purpose of Keiser Career College is to offer quality career education in an atmosphere of personalized attention. Keiser Career College will focus on the specialized skills and knowledge needed for today’s marketplace by providing courses that apply to skill performance and career management development.

Keiser Career College selects industry experienced individuals as members of its faculty. This allows Keiser Career College students to be educated by professionals who have practical knowledge in their particular field; as well as the appropriate level of formal education. This philosophy assists our faculty in recreating a similar atmosphere to that which the student will encounter in his/her career.

Accreditation & Licensure

• Keiser Career College is accredited by the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia, 22201. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Commission at (703) 247-4212.
• Keiser Career College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Department of Education, 2600 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850) 488-9504.
• Keiser Career College’s Medical Assisting Programs at the Greenacres and Miami Lakes Campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite314N, Falls Church, Virginia 22043, (703) 917-9503.
• Keiser Career College’s Surgical Technology Program at the Greenacres Campus and Miami Lakes Campus are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite314N, Falls Church, Virginia 22043, (703) 917-9503.
• Keiser Career College’s Practical Nurse Programs have been granted provisional approval by the Florida Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399, 850-245-4125.
• Keiser Career College’s Massage Therapy Programs are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399, 850-921-6184.
• Keiser Career College’s Greenacres Campus and Miami Lakes Campus are approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to offer Emergency Medical Technician -Basic, and Emergency Medical Technician –Paramedic; and follows the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64E-2, FAC) Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C18, Tallahassee, FL 32311-1738 (850) 245-4440.
   

History
Keiser Career College (K.C.C.) was founded in 1988 as Cruise Career Training Institute (C.C.T.I.) by recognized leaders in the cruise and travel industry. They saw a need in the travel industry for highly skilled, dedicated and motivated employees to provide very high standards of service.

KCC Timeline

• 1994 - C.C.T.I. was acquired by Arthur and Belinda Keiser, who have long-term involvement in developing and managing private colleges and schools. In 1995, C.C.T.I. applied for and was granted accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. In 1996, C.C.T.I. expanded its travel program offerings to meet the needs of the community and its students.
• 1997 - C.C.T.I. further expanded its scope of career education to include programs in the business, computer, and medical fields. To more effectively represent its mission and philosophy, C.C.T.I. changed its name to Keiser Career Institute and the main campus was located in Lake Worth, Florida.
• 1998 - Keiser Career Institute opened a branch campus in Cooper City, Florida. In 1999, Keiser Career Institute opened a branch campus in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
• 2002 - The Cooper City campus moved its location to Pembroke Pines, Florida. In 2002, to better serve the needs of its students and the surrounding communities, Keiser Career Institute changed its name to Keiser Career College and was approved to offer Associate Degree programs.
• 2003 - The main Lake Worth campus moved its location to West Palm Beach, Florida.
• 2005 - Keiser Career College opened a branch campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. Also, moved its West Palm Beach campus to a new location in Greenacres, Florida, and moved its Pembroke Pines campus to a new location in Miami Lakes, Florida.