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Former names | Educational Services Center (1984-1989) Kentucky Career Institute (1989-2001) |
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| Type | Private for-profit college |
| Established | 1984 |
| Founder | Harry L. Beck |
| Accreditation | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools |
| President | Diane G. Wolfer |
| Location | , , United States 39°01′02″N84°38′29″W / 39.0171°N 84.6413°W |
| Colors | Blue & white |
| Website | beckfield |
Beckfield College is a private for-profit college in Florence, Kentucky. [1] It was founded in 1984 by Harry L. Beck. [2] [3]
The college was founded in 1984 by Harry L. Beck under the name "Educational Services Center". [4]
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