Endeavor Health
2650 Ridge Avenue
Room 1961B
Evanston, IL 60201
Room 1961B
Evanston, IL 60201
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https://www.northshore.org/academics/academic-programs/other-programs/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Allied Health |
| Date founded | 1938 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation | National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 74,895 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1 mile |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes train, bus, & shuttle |
| Student parking on campus | Yes. Free parking at remote site with shuttle service. |
| Campus size | 3 acres |
| County | Cook |
| School visit availability |
Schedule in advance; 10am-2pm daily |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Pamela Ceja 847.570.2737 mailto:pceja@northshore.org |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 6 |
| Number of full time, female students | 12 |
| Total number of full time students | 18 |
| Number of part time, male students | 2 |
| Number of part time, female students | 5 |
| Total number of part-time students | 7 |
| Total number of male students | 8 |
| Total number of female students | 17 |
| Total number of students | 25 |
| Asian | 10% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 20% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 10% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 30% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 5 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 30% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Medical Laboratory Science Program: $9,200 (includes fees) Nurse Anesthesia Program: $36,520 (includes fees for complete program) Phlebotomy Technician Program: $1,200 |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Other tuition rate variation information | Nurse Anesthesia Program $708 per quarter hour |
| Tuition refund policy | Partial refund depending on time of voluntary withdrawal |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | The part time student is tuition free due to full time employment at the institution. Must be with the institution for at least 1 year prior to start of the program with no corrective actions on file. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Pamela Ceja |
| Admissions contact title | Manager Quality, Safety, & Education |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.570.2737 |
| For incoming students | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 9 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 8 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 8 |
| Number of female applicants | 35 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 22 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 17 |
| Total number of applicants | 44 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 30 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 25 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Postsecondary education | Bachelor's degree (or 3 years at affiliated university) |
| Other education requirements for admission | Courses equivalent to bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry if applicant already graduated. |
| Admission is available | 1 class per year beginning in July, open rolling admission for 4+1 students |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| Other information about applying | Open enrollment for PBT program - online course |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Application fee waived |
employees |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | essential functions agreement |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Other application requirements information | Evaluation of foreign transcript |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | John LeStonga |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Educational Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Academic calendar | 45 weeks |
| Grading system | Letter grades based on percentages, some pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 1 full-time, 8 part-time teaching coordinators, numerous part-time instructors (more than 10). |
| Student faculty ratio | 2 :1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 18 |
| Laboratory | 4 |
| Discussion | 25 |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Audio tape | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Correspondence | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Information about other special programs | canvas education portal |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Pamela L Ceja |
| Housing contact title | Director of Lab Education |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 8475702737 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other services other | One week of orientation |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | Services can be arranged if a student with additional needs is admitted. |
| Minorities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Other career services | Students are encouraged to seek employment within our institution, but are advised of the application and interview processes if looking for employment elsewhere. |