School Credentials

Bennett / Stellar University is a State licensed private career school, and an approved institute with, and/or meets the requirements of training for the following associations and government agencies:

Society of NLP

National Guild of Hypnotists

The Professional Board of Hypnotherapy

The American Board of Behavioral Therapists

Washington State Workforce & Coordinating Board

The American Board of Hypnotherapy

Washington State Workforce and Coordinating Board

Private career schools and colleges like Bennett/Stellar University have a long history, dating back to the early colonies. These independent schools provided job training opportunities for nearly two centuries before public institutions began offering vocational programs. The first such local school was chartered by the Territorial Legislature about 1880. In Washington State today, over 30,000 students are served annually in nearly 300 specialized private career schools and colleges.

Many people choose private career schools and colleges because they offer students frequent start dates, flexible and focused programs, and continuous operating schedules, which allow students to complete their education as rapidly as possible. Most private career schools and colleges offer graduates job placement assistance-the opportunity of securing a wage sooner than if you were to go job hunting alone.

Students graduating from private career schools and colleges are awarded either a certificate or diploma or an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion. Students may be required to obtain a state license before entering the job market for such occupations as cosmetologists and some allied health professions. The choice is yours to make. Generally, diploma or certificate programs take less time to complete than programs offering associate degrees or baccalaureate degrees.

Many private career schools and colleges are accredited by nationally recognized agencies. All private career schools are required to be licensed or approved by an appropriate state agency. Diploma and certificate programs must be licensed by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Cosmetology schools are licensed by the Department of Licensing. Degree-granting institutions must be approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. Each is required to adhere to the stringent regulations associated with obtaining the appropriate license or accreditation.