Laurus College, is a private, post-secondary career school founded to provide a collegiate-level education for students seeking successful careers. The mission of Laurus College is to serve as a quality institution of higher education dedicated to creating a quality experience for all of its students by combining career focused programs and the necessary fundamentals of learning that supply the tools needed to succeed in the 21st century enabling our students to lay the foundation to get further education that will augment their careers. Laurus is derived from a Latin word meaning "success". From its inception, the overriding requirement expected of the faculty, management, and curriculum is to give the student a superior education and the skills necessary to utilize that education in today's fast-growing industries. Laurus College provides smaller class sizes and real world, project-based training through an interactive learning environment that can be accessed both on-campus and online. Students also receive real-time assistance from their instructors during classes and labs. Laurus College’s career-focused courses help students earn their Bachelor's and/or Associate degrees in the fields of Digital Arts & Computer Animation, Professional Business Systems, Information Technologies (IT) & Network Systems, Medical Billing & Coding (Associate only), and Web Design. Laurus College operates several locations throughout California including Atascadero, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and also offers all of their programs Online. Laurus College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Federal financial aid is available for those students enrolled in approved programs and who qualify. For more information about Laurus College and a complete list of its programs, admissions policies, fees and consumer information please visit www.lauruscollege.edu.