Give your life new direction ...
and still have time for other things.Virginia College will give your life new direction as we give you the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family.
Virginia College offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master's degrees through online distance education.
Our management, technical, professional and criminal justice programs are designed to prepare you for direct entry into today's jobs.
We'll help you learn today's in-demand skills and prepare for tomorrow's job market, and we even offer financial aid assistance for students who qualify.
Find out how Virginia College's online programs can give your life new direction (and leave you with time for family, friends and other interests). Contact us today!
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
AAS - Networking Technology
Today's business runs on computer networking technology. Now, you can join the high-tech world! With the Network Engineering Program at Virginia College, you will get Windows 2008 MCITP training that helps launch you into an exciting career in this growing field. From hardware basics to complex networking, we help you gain the skills you’ll need to join the exploding e-commerce revolution!
Take the first step toward becoming a certified network engineer. Prepare for a selection of seven professional network and computer certifications: A+, Network+, Security +, Linux, MCP, MCITP and CCNA. Don’t let technology pass you by. Let Virginia College prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future!
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
AS - Accounting Specialist
The Accounting Specialist Program is designed to meet the needs of those students who work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to complete additional accounting courses beyond the diploma level. As a student in this program, you'll prepare for positions such as Accounting Clerks, Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialists, Personal Income Tax Clerks, Collection Clerks, or Professional Bookkeepers.
This program amplifies the student's understanding of the role of accounting in business operations with a special emphasis on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer. Upon graduation and with two years of experience, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
AS - Business Administration
Are you interested in a career in business but not sure where to start? Do you have some skills that may be useful, but want to work toward reaching your full potential in the world of business? Would you like to gain the skills in the basics of business so that you can obtain an entry level job in an organization with the option of returning to school to earn a bachelor degree?
Then Virginia College's Business Administration - Associate's Program is right for you. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles and business-oriented computer and interpersonal skills. Course work includes fundamentals of business, management and finance, critical thinking, project planning and implementation, and communication.
With your associate degree, you will be able to seek employment in basic management and administrative roles, including office manager, administrative assistant, management trainee, project assistant, or office support specialist.
Take the next step. Request more information now about this dynamic program. Learn more about the classes you will take and how they could benefit you in your career. Remember, Virginia College offers you practical, real-world education in a supportive learning environment.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
AS - Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The courses show you how to help in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources. You'll prepare to work in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions. You'll learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals while you acquire the skills you'll need to work with a variety of people in various work settings. Want an exciting job where every day is different? Then request for more information now and learn more!
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
AS - Paralegal Studies
Get legal! Looking for a career in which you can positively affect the lives of others? Looking for a challenging career that offers prestige and excitement and a brighter future? Then consider becoming a paralegal! The Paralegal Studies Program at Virginia College prepares you for this fast-paced and rapidly growing career field, offering you the skills and attributes employers are looking for.
Paralegals can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and bank trust departments, as well as in attorneys' offices. Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota
BS - Management Info Systems
Today's business relies on technically skilled employees! With training in computer networking, programming and information system management from Virginia College, you'll be exposed to valuable skills that are in demand in today's marketplace. From hardware basics to complex networking, we train you to join the exploding revolution of evolving technologies!
Virginia College's Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to business information systems and equip you with valuable managerial skills. You'll be prepared for a career involving the management and design of computer-based information systems, those of today and the innovations coming tomorrow. Choose one of three tracks or mix and match: Computer Programming, Database Administration, or Network Engineering.
And completing your degree online allows you to pursue a bachelor's degree without the hassles of coordinating business schedules, childcare or even finding a parking space.
Want to compete? Want to earn a degree while balancing family and work? Then complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College's exciting programs. All Virginia College programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Also, our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Paralegal Studies
Virginia College's bachelor's degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney's offices, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks. This paralegal degree online provides knowledge of legal office procedures, delivery of legal services, legal research and writing and paralegal training in professional skills, general education, and technical competencies.
With the online paralegal degree from Virginia College, you can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook, paralegal employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.
This online bachelor degree program in paralegal studies is designed for those who require a degree for entry into the workforce or for advancement in a current position. It is especially helpful for those who may have accumulated credits toward a paralegal degree or who may already hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies.
Complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College's online paralegal degree. Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your online college experience at Virginia College.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Business Administration
The Business Administration program is designed for students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of administrative functions in the business world. The Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is also beneficial for those in lower-tier management positions and who need the baccalaureate credential to progress in their corporate hierarchy. It has become more and more important for job seekers to have a bachelor's degree to compete for positions or achieve advancement in today's business climate. Now, Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit toward completion of a degree.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Network Management
The Networking Management bachelor's program will give you the skills you'll need for a career in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. You'll study networking, leadership, communications, decision-making, and ethical issues, all to complement, enhance and build upon what you've already learned about computer networking.
As a successful graduate from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter a general management-training program within a large organization. Also the elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Human Resource Management
Human resource management majors gain the flexibility to apply their skills in a variety of management settings. While enrolled in this program of study, you will focus on the various aspects of the recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees within an organization. After graduating from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter entry-level positions within a human resource department. The core classes in human resource management-related fields are complemented by general education offerings that add breadth and depth to the curriculum.
Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Understand the various components of human resource management;
- Develop effective rational decision-making skills for selection and retention of employees;
- Design and maintain effective personnel training and development programs;
- Integrate knowledge of current ethical issues in labor relations;
- Use individual understanding and critical thinking regarding management skills necessary to achieve successful results;
- Understand the needs assessment process and its role in training development;
- Operate cutting-edge human resource management technology;
- Recognize and respond to the different staffing strategies which support varying business strategies for the organization;
- Apply strategic methods for working productively with diverse groups of people; and
coordinate a successful job search.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Private Sector Accounting
The Private Sector Accounting bachelor degree program is designed for those students who are looking for a career in the in-demand field of accounting. As a graduate from this program, you will be able to pursue a career in private industry, working in such areas as financial accounting, cost accounting, budget accounting, or internal auditing. The program also prepares you for a career in governmental or not-for-profit accounting positions. The course work gives you a thorough understanding of accounting theory and emphasizes your ability to apply the advanced accounting theories you learn in real-world situations.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Criminal Justice
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement online in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College, where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College's bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online to fit the busy schedules of today's students. For those with work hours that vary from day to day, for students with an active family life, or for people who just want to complete their course work on their own schedule, online learning is an excellent option.
This program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, or if you have a strong desire to make your community a better place in which to live. The program will help you succeed in a variety of criminal justice positions, including courtroom administrator, police officer, private security officer, probation or parole officer, juvenile delinquency case manager, corrections officer, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
BS - Health Services Management
The Health Services Management program is designed for the individual who wishes to complete a health-based interdisciplinary, bachelor of science degree on a full-time or part-time basis for upward career mobility, or to respond to employer requests for broadened health-services skills. This degree will support an expanded professional role with stronger communication skills, enhanced assessment skills, and the ability to better understand and respond to an increasingly diverse community. A maximum of 90 credits can be transferred. Graduates may find mid-level management positions in healthcare organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies. In response to the needs of the healthcare industry, graduates of this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate eligibility for management positions in the health services industry;
- Write and speak effectively, read and listen critically, and handle learning resources effectively;
- Interpret and analyze healthcare and historical data;
- Identify the human values which govern responsible moral choice and apply fundamental human beliefs in a critical and reasoned manner;
- Expand their practice capabilities;
- Enhance interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration; and
- Coordinate a successful job search.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
MS - Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed to provide an advanced and in-depth study of the criminal justice system from a management and administrative viewpoint. The curriculum includes advanced courses in the different fields of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice, as well as courses that will increase the students' understanding of criminological theories and social science research. This program is designed to help prepare students to take on leadership and managerial positions at the local, state, and federal levels of the criminal justice system.
In addition to successful completion of all required courses and elective hours, students will be tasked with completion of four comprehensive examinations which will cover specific course materials as a means to fully demonstrate the students' mastery of the material learned. Students will also complete an Area Paper or a research paper in a field of interest within criminal justice. This project must be completed prior to graduation, and its topic and specifications required must be approved, overseen, and graded by an approved MSCJ faculty member.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Analyze the issues and decisions made at the administrative levels of the criminal justice system
- Develop the tools needed to conduct social science research in criminal justice institutions -
- Demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of criminological theories, past and present, which explain criminal and deviant behavior
- Conduct detailed research, analyze data, and report findings in a thorough manner
- Describe the strategies, principles, theory, and techniques of evidence gathering during criminal investigations - Identify the salient features of modern criminal justice policy
- Summarize the major tenets of modern criminal justice research
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
MS - Cybersecurity
The Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Virginia College provides an in-depth study in information technology infrastructure security including cyber-law, cyber-terrorism, forensics, hardening the operating system, viral activity, and compliancy issues. This program will prepare you for security management of LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, including national informational infrastructure.
The online master’s degree program in cybersecurity includes simulations and live lab projects to examine overall security administration and computer forensics of network security. As a student in the online cybersecurity program, you’ll also receive a strong foundation in cryptography, forensics, intrusion detection, and firewall devices.
The Virginia College online Cybersecrutiy Master of Science program prepares you to:
- Understand and apply basic cyber law;
- Manage computer security;
- Successfully secure a LAN/WAN environment;
- Apply security measures to perimeter network devices;
- Gather forensic evidence to help aid in the prosecution of cyber crime;
- Understand compliance issues.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
MBA - General
Give yourself the skills you need to succeed. Earn your Master of Business Administration from Virginia College. The curriculum blends management theory and the real-world practical experience you need to be more marketable in today's business world. This comprehensive graduate business and entrepreneurial program prepares you for advanced employment in the leadership field you have chosen.
It has never been easier for you to acquire the skills and knowledge you need for success in today's business world. Request for more information about this new and dynamic program!
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
MBA - Healthcare
This program is designed for those already working in the healthcare field who seek advancement as well as for those who desire a career in the business side of healthcare. A master’s degree in such areas as health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration is the standard credential for most generalist positions in this field. The program offers business management skills needed within in today’s health care systems, emphasizing core management, strategy and analytics. The concentration includes courses in marketing for health care organizations, health care accounting, and health care law. Medical and health services managers advance by moving into more responsible and higher paying positions, such as assistant or associate administrator, department head, or chief. This program is specifically designed to give graduates the education they need to enhance a career in this growing field.
For what type positions does this program prepare me?
With the proper educational background, graduates are prepared for supervisory roles in a wide variety of organizations. Graduates of this program may start as department managers or as supervisory staff. They may also take jobs in medical group practices, clinics, hospitals, governmental agencies, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, or insurance or managed care companies.
What is the potential for job growth for someone with this degree?
Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics* data. The healthcare industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations. This is especially true for applicants with work experience in healthcare and strong business management skills. Take the next step. Talk with an Admissions Associate now about this dynamic program. Learn more about the classes you will take and how they could benefit you in your career. Remember, Virginia College offers you practical, real-world education in a supportive learning environment. Even though you take classes online, anytime, anywhere, you are not on your own. We will be with you every step of the way!
*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
This program is currently only available online.
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Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
MBA - Management
You can increase your career value and earning power while putting yourself into a position to compete for top opportunities in business with this flexible and convenient online program. The Business Administration—Management masters degree from Virginia College gives you broad management skills, ranging from analytics to strategic management to organizational relations. You may concentrate in more specific areas such as project management, marketing, new product development, or information systems. The core courses in management involve areas like accounting, finance, managerial economics, management and organizations, management and strategy, and business operations.
For what type positions does this program prepare me?
With the proper educational background, graduates are prepared for supervisory roles in a wide variety of organizations. Potential job titles might include Finance Analyst, Project Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and General Manager.
What is the potential for job growth for someone with this degree?
Because this degree program prepares graduates for such a wide range of possible positions, there should be good opportunity. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, and their Occupational Outlook Handbook, numerous openings will likely occur each year as executives transfer to other positions, start their own businesses, or retire. Take the next step. Talk with an Admissions Associate now about this dynamic program. Learn more about the classes you will take and how they could benefit you in your career. Remember, Virginia College offers you practical, real-world education in a supportive learning environment. Even though you take classes online, anytime, anywhere, you are not on your own. We will be with you every step of the way!
All programs not available in the following states: Arkansas, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico
Healthcare Reimbursement and Medical Office Administration online programs are not available in following states: California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, West Virginia
Associates Degree Programs are not available in Minnesota.
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