Western School of Health and Business
- Western School of Health and Business
The Western School of Health and Business is a private, diploma granting institution based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with branch campuses in both Pittsburgh and Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
Program Offerings
The programs offered at the Western School include:
*Medical Technology Degree Programs (AST)
**Anesthesia Technology
**Diagnostic Medical Sonography II
**Medical Assistant Specialization
**Radiography
*Business Degree Programs (ASB)
**Paralegal Specialization
**Business Administration
*Diploma Program
**Criminal Justice
**Diagnostic Medical Sonography
**Medical Assisting
**Medical Office Administration
**Veterinary Technology
**Massage Therapy
Criticisms
Critics of the Western School claim that it is a glorified diploma mill. They point out that several programs have questionable accreditation and a limited transferability of credits.Fact|date=February 2007
Thomas W. Wollett, former Dean of the school, pleaded guilty in May, 2006 to sending phony documents, with forged signatures, to the Institutional Participation and Oversight Service of the Department of Education, saying that he did so to keep the school running. [ [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_451104.html Ex-Western School dean pleads guilty - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ] ]
External links
* [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05175/527910.stm Article on the indictment of Thomas Wollett, former dean of education]
* [http://www.westernschoolpitt.com/programs/index.asp Western School of Business homepage]
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