Distance Education
Platt College Distance Education offers a variety of degree plans that can help you earn your Bachelors, Associates degree or certificate in a variety of fields including:
- Cybersecurity (Degree Completion)
- Veterinary Technology Associate’s Degree
- Veterinary Technology Alternate Route
- Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree
Why Choose This Program?
Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.
Accredited
Platt College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States.
Balanced Instruction Programs
Degree and certificate programs offering a balanced program of instruction in today’s fastest growing fields.
Financial Aid Programs
Platt College offers a variety of financial aid programs to support our student's goals in higher education.
Morning and Evening Classes Available
We offer a variety of degree programs and a certificate program online for you to complete from the comfort of your home 24/7!
Available Courses
Technology
Therapy
Alternate Route
Cryptosecurity
(Degree Completion)
For those already with an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program is intended to provide students with useful job skills for students seeking entry-level positions in cybersecurity or ethical hacking and penetration.
Associate's Degree in
Veterinary Technology
The Veterinary Technology Associate’s Degree Distance Education program at Platt College is designed to provide in-depth study and training necessary to gain entry-level employment in animal health care.
Bachelor's Degree in
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program at Platt College’s Distance Education campus is designed to provide in-depth study and training necessary to gain entry-level employment in the health care field.
Certificate in Veterinary
Technology Alternate Route
The Veterinary Technology Alternate Route Distance Education program at Platt College is designed for Veterinary Assistants who are pursuing their RVT credential via the Alternate Route specified by the California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB).
Externships
Our Medical Careers programs include externship experience that will enable you to gain valuable on-the-job training to practice the skills taught in class in a real-world environment with patients, doctors and other health care providers.
Except as expressly provided in California Education Code Section 94898, Platt College reserves the right to modify policies, course schedules, curricula or courses within reason due to exigent circumstances, program upgrades and/or content changes, and to cancel programs of study, modes of delivery, upcoming start dates or individual courses as it deems necessary. If a course or program is canceled, the school may schedule course completion at a later date or refund all monies paid for the canceled course or program if the student does not wish to continue with the program at the later date. All Platt College programs are not available at all locations, please see an Admissions Representative for more information on specific enrollment information.
Accreditation
Platt College Los Angeles is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States. The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.
For more than 40 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency, is dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 250,000 students who annually pursue career education at 800 accredited institutions. ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.