SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 State	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 StudyArea School Site State	Sep. 30, 2012
Business Activities [Abstract]
Principal areas of study			5
Schools operated across the United States			38
Training sites operated across the United States			5
Number of states in which schools operate	17		17
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 100,000	$ 600,000	$ 2,455,000	$ 2,609,000
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$ 28,400,000		$ 28,400,000