Clarion University–Venango Campus Finalizes Plans for Insurance Program

            Clarion University–Venango Campus has finalized plans for an associate degree to prepare students for a career in the field of insurance. Offered through the Department of Applied Technology, located at the Venango Campus, the insurance concentration will be offered in partnership with Preferred Systems, Inc. (PSI) of Erie. Graduates of the two-year program will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Administration Technology degree from Clarion University.

            “My colleagues and I are delighted to add Preferred Systems, Inc. to our growing array of highly qualified educational partners,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of the Venango Campus. “Preferred Systems is a recognized leader in the insurance education field and has a proven track record of providing pre-licensing and continuing education for insurance professionals.”

            Preferred Systems, Inc. is an accredited provider of insurance continuing education in all 50 States and the District of Columbia and Insurance Pre-licensing in Pennsylvania. Its clients include Michigan State University, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, the Pennsylvania Governor’s Council on Health and Safety, as well as numerous State Self-Insured Associations throughout the nation.

            “This is a great program, because it gives motivated individuals the tools they need to move from entry-level to executive positions in the field of risk management,” said Michael F. Chevalier, president of PSI. “Once graduates of this program are licensed, they can go virtually anywhere and be self-sustaining.”

            Students in the program will receive general education and business courses in addition to specialized education in insurance.

            Professor Vic Bowser is the chair of the Department of Applied Technology, which offers administration technology concentrations in banking and general office operations, in addition to the insurance concentration. The department also offers 25 concentrations of study in industrial technology.

             “In addition to gaining the knowledge to be awarded their insurance license, students will be prepared by seasoned professionals who will build their confidence and point them to success,” said Bowser. “This is the model we’ve used very successfully for over three years in our industrial technology program and will serve students well in the new insurance concentration.”

            Students may apply now for the spring semester, which begins in January, by calling Professor Bowser at 814-676-6591, extension 1307.

            Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.   The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed.  Students can begin any of Clarion University’s 90+ bachelor’s degrees at the Venango Campus, earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses.  The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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