The Katharine Gibbs School in Melville, New York, offers specialized associate and bachelor degrees and certificates to post-secondary students. Katharine Gibbs schools, founded in 1911, are for-profit institutions. In 2004, Gibbs – Melville announced a new game and web design degree. The Community College Week magazine recognized Gibbs – Melville's Criminal Justice program in their report on the nation's “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in July 2007.

Programs

Associate of Occupational Studies (designed to be 18 months) Bachelor's of Applied Science (designed to be 24 months) Associate of Applied Science (designed to be 18 months) Certificate Programs

Admissions

Admission requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an application, application fee, signing an enrollment agreement, and a personal interview. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Campus

The campus is located at 320 South Service Road, Melville, New York. Campus is open from 8:00am to 10:50pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday.

Transition to Sanford Brown Institute

Since December 8, 2008, the Katharine Gibbs School campus is Sanford-Brown Institute.

Accreditation

Katharine Gibbs School – Melville is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and associate degrees. It is authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to confer the Associate in Applied Science, the Associate in Occupational Studies, and certificate programs.