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Nature of Operations
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Nature Of Operations [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations

NOTE 1:  NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

DeVry Inc. ("DeVry") is a global provider of educational services and one of the largest publicly-held educational organizations in the world. DeVry's wholly owned subsidiaries consist of:

 

         Advanced Academics Inc.         DeVry University
         Becker Professional Education         Ross University
         Chamberlain College of Nursing         Carrington Colleges Group, Inc.

In addition, DeVry owns a majority stake in DeVry Brasil (formerly known as Fanor); a Brazilian based postsecondary education organization. These institutions offer degree and non-degree programs in business, healthcare and technology and serve students in secondary through postsecondary education as well as accounting and finance professionals.

 

DeVry University is one of the largest regionally accredited higher education systems in North America, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology; healthcare technology; business and management. At June 30, 2011, DeVry University programs were offered at more than 99 locations in the United States and Canada and through DeVry University's online platform.

 

Ross University comprises the Ross University School of Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of Dominica and a location in Freeport, Bahamas and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with a campus in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts. The schools are collectively referred to as "Ross University". Ross University students complete their basic science curriculum in modern, fully equipped campuses in the Caribbean and complete their clinical education in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools under affiliation with Ross University.

 

Chamberlain College of Nursing ("Chamberlain") through its 9 locations in the United States; offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in nursing. In addition, Chamberlain offers a bachelor's degree completion program designed for registered nurses who have previously completed an associate degree or nursing diploma program. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online.

Carrington (also known as U.S. Education) is comprised of Carrington College (formerly known as Apollo College), with 10 campuses in six western states, and Carrington College of California (formerly known as Western Career College), with nine campuses in California. Carrington College offers degree and diploma programs in health care, dental, and veterinary career fields. Carrington College of California provides career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice. Non-clinical coursework is offered both on campus and online at all Carrington Colleges.

 

Becker Professional Education ("Becker") prepares candidates for the Certified Public Accountant ("CPA"), Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA"), Association of Chartered Certified Accounts ("ACCA") and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ("CIMA") professional certification examinations, and offers continuing professional education programs and seminars in accounting and finance. These classes are taught in nearly 300 locations, including sites in 40 foreign countries and some DeVry University teaching sites.

 

Advanced Academics Inc ("AAI") supplements traditional high school classroom programs through online course instruction using highly qualified teachers and a proprietary technology platform specifically designed for secondary education. AAI also operates virtual high schools in six states.

 

DeVry Brasil is based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, and is the parent organization of Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa, and Faculdade FTE ÁREA1. These institutions operate five campus locations in the cities of Salvador and Fortaleza, and serve more than 13,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs in business management, law and engineering.