The Specs Howard School of Media Arts offers career training and degree programs for those interested in the media and communication industries. Students can study radio, video, film, graphic design and digital media arts. The radio and television courses of study, for instance, can either be eight or 12 months. In this program, students study the following subjects: technical television, video performance, studio operations, introduction to broadcast writing, promotions, television news production and introduction to radio production. When students complete a program at Specs Howard, they are generally qualified to pursue an entry-level position in the media or communications fields.
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
19900 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48075
866-61-SPECS
specshoward.edu
The ABC Bartending School has several locations nationwide and is the largest privately-owned bartending school in the United States. In Farmington Hills, students learn the basics of bartending with several courses, including techniques of speed, equipment and bar set-up, mixology, liquors, profit pouring, customer service and alcohol awareness. Several states require the alcohol awareness course before students can become licensed bartenders. In addition, the ABC Bartending School offers nationwide job placement services for graduates. At the Troy location, United Auto Workers members are also eligible for tuition assistance.
ABC Bartending School
24355 Halsted Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248-888-9105
abcbartending.com/detroit.htm
ITT Technical Institute provide technology-oriented programs of study. Nationwide, ITT Technical Institute has over 100 campuses in 30 states. Michigan has several, and students in Oakland County can attend the Troy campus. ITT Technical Institute offers associate's and bachelor's degree programs in information technology, drafting and design, criminal justice, business, health science and electronics technology. Students who study health sciences, for instance, can focus on nursing or health information technology. Some programs offer online courses.
ITT Technical Institute Troy
1522 East Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
248-524-1800
itt-tech.edu/campus/school.cfm?lloc_num=20