Fortis Institute-Scranton

At Fortis Institute- we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis Institute also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. The following objectives are essential to the mission of Fortis Institute: • To offer sound diploma and degree programs. • To develop each student's individual and professional growth- including written and interpersonal communication- critical thinking- and problem-solving competencies. • To attract and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and familiar with appropriate current medical- and/or technical practices. • To develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise. • To assist graduates in finding positions for which they are trained.