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Programs Offered:
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 clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialists, personal income tax clerks, collection clerks, or professional bookkeepers.
Special emphasis is placed on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer with advanced computerized accounting classes. Upon graduation, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.
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Accounting Specialist - AS
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 clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialists, personal income tax clerks, collection clerks, or professional bookkeepers.
You’ll find a special emphasis placed on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer with advanced computerized accounting classes. Upon graduation, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.
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Administrative Assistant
You can be there with proper skills training from Virginia College. The Administrative Assistant program prepares you to work in offices and businesses of all sizes and types. You’ll be introduced to basic business principals and office procedures with computer software application skills.
Increase your value to employers. Gain the skills you need to succeed. Click or call today to learn more about the opportunities that await you in this dynamic career area.
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Administrative Office Management
Administrative Office Management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage, and distribute information in the fast-paced business world. Virginia College helps you gain the special skills.
prepare for the challenges yo5ll face with hands-on training in:
- Database management
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
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Administrative Office Management - AS
Administrative Office Management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage, and distribute information in the fast-paced business world. Virginia College helps you gain the special skills.
prepare for the challenges you’ll face with hands-on training in:
- Database management
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
- Accounting
- Business management
- Communication skills
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Business Administration - BS
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.
Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit to completing a degree.
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Criminal Justice - AS
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement in an online setting. The new Criminal Justice Program at Virginia College…where technology meets law enforcement.
Virginia College 's associate 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, or corrections officer.
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Criminal Justice - BS
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement with the new Criminal Justice Program from Virginia College Online...where technology meets law enforcement!
Virginia College Online’s bachelor degree in Criminal Justice allows you to fit your learning into your busy schedule. 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 criminal justice 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, or police detective.
All VC Online programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. And our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College Online.
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Criminal Justice - MS
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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Cybersecurity - MS
Virginia College's master's degree in Cybersecurity is designed to provide you with an in-depth study in IT Infrastructure Security. You will be exposed to and challenged by the most popular aspects of computer security, including cyber-law, cyber-terrorism, forensics, hardening the operating system, viral activity, and compliancy issues.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for employment positions involving the security management of a LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, including our own nation's informational infrastructure.
As part of this exciting program, you will be presented with various simulations and live lab projects to examine the overall security administration and computer forensics of network security in fields such as information security, network administration, and firewall management.
The program provides a strong foundation in cryptography, forensics, intrusion detection, and firewall devices. Additional areas of study include hardening among various operating systems, simulated and real-life experience through VPN connections, and security measures applied to perimeter network devices.
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Golf Course Management - BS
Virginia College Online’s Bachelor’s Degree in Golf Course Management is designed to provide students with a diversified education in managing and operating a golf course or other golf-related facilities.
The program is designed for those who have completed the fundamentals in an associate degree program* and would like to add the skills and knowledge needed to give them a solid background in business and management. That includes critical thinking abilities, management training, and leadership development. This comprehensive program provides graduates with the fundamental skills they need for success and advancement in whatever golf management paths they choose to follow.
Prepare today for tomorrow’s top positions in the world of golf! Click or call to learn more about the Bachelor’s Degree in Golf Course Management at Virginia College Online.
This program is offered in the online format but to qualify for admission, candidates must have completed an associate of applied business degree in golf complex operations and management comparable to the one offered by SDGA. Prospective students should speak with an Admissions Associate to determine acceptability of earned credits or degrees
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Health Services Management - BA
Now there’s an academic program for people on the go… people who want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on-line, whether it’s for initial entry into this rapidly growing field or for advancement in an existing job.
Are you interested in promotion in your current medical position but need a bachelor degree to move up the ladder? Are you ready for a career change to a dynamic, growing field where you can do good things for your own future while doing good for others at the same time? Then this new program is for you!
Have previous college credit? Let us help you determine if it may be applied to your degree. Learn from Virginia College’s real-world instructional staff, many of whom work in the field and bring their expertise and unique, practical experience to the program. Prepare for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, home health agencies, and more.
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Healthcare Reimbursement
Healthcare Reimbursement focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field.
As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).
In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.
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Human Resource Management - AS
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 will show you how you can 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.
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Management Information Systems - BS
Today's business relies on technically skilled employees! With training in computer networking, programming and information system management from Virginia College Online, 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 Online'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.
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.
All VC Online programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. And our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College Online.
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Master of Business Administration - MBA
Give yourself the skills you need to succeed. Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Virginia College Online. 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.
This MBA also offers you the option of conducting a thesis project or completing the equivalent hours of graduate coursework.
It has never been easier for you to acquire the skills and knowledge you need for success in today’s business world. Call or click now for more information about this new and dynamic program.
All VC Online programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. And our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College Online.
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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner.
Your training will focus on examining room procedures, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, performing routine laboratory procedures, sterilizing and maintaining equipment, and the proper techniques for administering medications as directed by the physician. You’ll also learn to handle administrative duties.
In addition to training from instructors with real-world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.
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Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Billing & Coding focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field.
As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).
In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.
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Network Management - BS
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, finance, marketing, human resources, 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. And the elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.
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Paralegal Studies - AS
The field of law in could not function without Paralegals. They can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks, as well as in attorneys' offices. With the Paralegal Degree from Virginia College Online, you can enter a career that offers prestige and a brighter future where you can positively affect the lives of others.
Every year more lawyers join the workforce, and more organizations are seeing the benefits of having skilled paralegals on staff. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook, Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers try to reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers. Classes are taught by instructors with real-world experience. Move toward an exciting new career without sacrificing commitments to work, family or service to your country.
The Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies is taught by instructors with real-world experience. Getting your Paralegal degree online means you can complete the program in our "Anytime, anywhere" format that fits into your busy schedule. Move toward an exciting new career without sacrificing commitments to work, family or service to your country.
Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. And our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College Online.
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Pharmacy Technician
Do you want a career in which you can help people feel better while improving your own job outlook? Then the exciting new Pharmacy Technician program at Virginia College could be perfect for you.
Pharmacy technicians work with licensed pharmacists, helping with patient consultations, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation. You may work in a retail pharmacy, stocking and keeping inventory of prescriptive and over-the-counter medications. You might also maintain patient medication records, count or pour medications into dispensing containers, and manage the cash register.
In hospitals, you could perform many of the same duties but have other responsibilities, including assembling medications for each patient, repackaging medications, preparing commercially-unavailable medications, and delivering medications to patient rooms.
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Private Sector Accounting - BS
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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Therapeutic Massage
The Therapeutic Massage program at Virginia College will give you the physical and technical skills that are required by health care and personal service employers in a number of allied massage settings. You’ll learn to perform a wide range of massage techniques ranging from relaxation skills and stress management to Swedish massage and neuromuscular therapy.
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Automotive:
Automotive/Light Diesel
The automotive industry has changed dramatically in recent years. Automobiles are far more technologically advanced and sophisticated. Diagnosis and repair have also become more complex. To become successful, the best repair and maintenance technicians require formal training in this fast-paced industry.
VC Tech will teach you the skills you need to be successful in this new, high-tech environment. Top notch curricula are combined with knowledgeable instructors to provide you with the skills and experience necessary for your success. You will spend approximately equal time in the shop and classroom so that you will gain an understanding of the modern automobile, from bumper to bumper.
Exciting automotive careers await future master technicians, shop managers, service writers, service specialists, and more.
At VC Tech, students work with the latest equipment that will help prepare them to become ASEcertified. VC Tech courses meet NATEF standards.
Courses cover:
- Engine Theory and Repair
- Automotive Electrical Systems
- Ignition Systems & Engine Diagnostics
- Computerized Engine Controls
- Fuel and Exhaust Systems
- Emission Controls & Shop Orientation
- Manual and Automatic Drive Trains
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Brakes and Suspension Systems
- Passenger Compartment & Basic Diesel Engine Operation
- Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
- Diesel Engine Electronics & Mig Welding
- Diesel Drive Trains and Operations
Today’s cars can carry as many as fifteen or more micro processorsor computer components. Light-duty diesel vehicles are increasing innumber. VC Tech can put you ahead of the rest by training you in these highly sought after skill areas!
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Collision/Refinishing
The automotive collision repair industry is rapidly expanding.For the first time in history, there are more registered vehicles on the road than there are licensed drivers! Customers demand highly skilled techincians to service, repair and maintain their vehicles. That means the demand for technicians who know and possess the skills to perform that work are in high demand.
VC Tech will train you to become one of those people. We use the latest materials and train you on the most up-to-date equipment and techniques. Our expert instructors will work with you in all areas of collision repair. You will spend equal time in the shop and the classroom learning these techniques, hands-on. Bringing a vehicle back to 'pre-accident condition' is no "accident." It takes the talent and finess that only a well-trained technician can offer. The later portion of your training includes an Advanced Collision component that takes your skills to an even higher level!
Upon graduation, you can look forward to a rewarding career. Your skills will put you ahead of the rest. As part of the program, VC Tech will also prepare you for your I-Car welding certification. Plan now for an exciting future with great earning potential!
Courses cover:
- Welding relevant to Collision/Refinishing
- Metal Panel Repair
- Glass Trim, and Hardware
- Electrical Repair & Mechanical Repair
- Estimating
- Structural Analysis and Repair
- Vehicle Dimensioning & Plastic Panel Repair
- Electrical Components & Hazard Communication
- Refinishing Preparation
- Paint Selection and Application
- Spot Repairs & Color Tinting
- Special Effect Finishes and Coatings
- Collision Shop Setup
In addition to the automotive field, Collision/Refinishing skillscan also be utilized for marine and aviation applications! At VC Tech,make the most of your potential!
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Custom Paint and Graphics
The custom paint and graphic industry has long been a mystery to most people. But now at VC Tech you can learn the fine art of custom painted graphics and fine airbrushed murals. The custom paint field is wide-open; there are many different career directions from which to choose. You can do anything---from fine art illustrations to sign painting. There is high demand for graphics on any surface imaginable, from custom cars and motorcycles, to the creating a mural on the side of a building.
At VC Tech, we recognize that custom paint technology is constantly evolving. There are more custom paint coatings than ever before and the special effects you can achieve with these coatings are unbelievable.
The lists of possibilities are endless and you can learn them at VC Tech.
- Equipment used for custom paint
- Lay-out and design
- Airbrush techniques
- Three dimensional designs
- Special effects
- The latest paint techniques
- Computer design
- Hand-pinstripping
- Graphic layout and design
- Finish coatings
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Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Body Fabrication
Body fabrication for hot rods and custom motorcycles is becoming a booming industry and you could be a part of it. VC Tech can train you to customize and fabricate the bodies of old or new autos or motorcycles to create amazing works of art. You will learn to cut and fabricate tanks and fenders, chop tops, shape metal, fabricate hinges to install "suicide" doors, and much, much more. Learn how the pros do it at VC Tech!
Learn how to use hand tools as well as power tools that are designed specifically for fabrication. Develop the skills needed to build the hot rod or custom bike you’ve always wanted...for yourself and for potential customers. These skills are in high demand!
- Sheet Metal Fabrication & Chop Tops
- Hinges & Hinged Panels
- Advanced Sheet Metal Shaping & Panel Restoration
- Basic Electrical & Custom Body Modification
- Fiberglass
- Fabricate Floors and Firewalls
VC Tech’s training area utilizes the latest welding, cutting and shaping equipment and helps put you ahead of the rest!
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Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Chassis Fabrication
The best hot rods or custom motorcycles start with a good foundation and the place to begin building that foundation is in the Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Chassis Fabrication program at VC Tech.
Learn how to design, set-up, and fabricate the chassis that will make your design ideas a reality. You will have the opportunity to modify the front and/or rear suspension and perhaps build a complete frame for a custom motorcycle, or create the coolest custom car you could ever imagine. All the while, you'll be learning what you need to know in order to build a strong foundation for a hot new career.
Our qualified instructors have many years of experience in the hot rod industry. Your education will reflect not only the training you receive in the classroom, but the hands-on experience you receive froma talented staff. At VC Tech, build a future based on your individual interests!
- Automotive Frame Design & Motorcycle Frame Design
- Chassis Mig and Tig Welding
- Tools and Shop Equipment
- Cutting & Shaping Techniques
- Frame Modifications & Suspension Systems
- Automotive Engine, Drive Train & Body Mounting
- Motorcycle Engine & Transmission Mounting
- Steering and Brake Setup
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Industry Management
VC Tech’s Industry Management program provides training focused on the business side of the automotive industry. This is the knowledge you need to one day own and operate your own business, or to successfully pursue a career in management. VC Tech will teach a wide range of skills to include: basic accounting principles, communication skills, and customer service techniques. You will also acquire computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and the ability to give presentations...all designed to help you run a business more efficiently and effectively. Climb the ladder to success with these highly sought-after skills!
VC tech also helps students understand rules and regulations of regulatory bodies such as OSHA, DEQ, and EPA as they relate to the industry.
- Effective Speaking
- English Composition
- General Accounting Principles
- Computer Skills
- Business Management
- Industry Communication
- Customer Service Training
This course is required to receive an Occupational Associates Degree from VC Tech. Launch a new management track career in the automotive industry!
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Upholstery Technology
Design, fabricate and install custom interiors with skills you learn in Upholstery Technology. This training provides the expertise needed to create brand new designs, or how to make repairs to existing seat covers, headliners, carpeting or convertible tops. You can learn these skills, working with expert instructors, using the latest equipment and technology, with a multitude of fabrics andmaterials. You can turn these new skills into a successful career!
Create beautiful tuck-and-roll interiors, or luxurious custom passenger compartments. With the Upholstery Technology program, youwill acquire skills that are in high demand and the expertise that can dramatically increase your earning power. Have creative design ideas of your own? Watch them go from drawing board to reality with the skills you learn at VC Tech!
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Bilingual Business:
Bilingual Business
Virginia College ’s Bilingual Business program is designed for students who want to enter the international business world, working with computerized office systems and office management. The courses emphasize communication and management skills to make sure you are able to compete for tomorrow’s business jobs. You’ll work with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, the Internet, and Windows-based software in both English and Spanish. And you’ll learn to communicate in both languages, using the correct business terminology and proper Latin American protocol.
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Business Management:
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.
Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit to completing a degree.
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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 will show you how you can 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.
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Master of Business Administration
Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Virginia College through the convenience of online learning or in a traditional campus setting. 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.
This MBA also offers the option of conducting a thesis project or completing the equivalent hours of graduate coursework.
It has never been easier to acquire the skills and knowledge you need for success in today’s business world. Call or click now for more information about this new and dynamic program.
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Carpentry Sciences:
Carpentry Sciences - Certificate Programs
The objective of this program is to prepare students as entry-level carpenters. Students are provided with basic general skills essential for entry-level craft workers. Students enter the carpentry craft by developing fundamental knowledge about carpentry careers, equipment, and materials used by carpenters.
They then learn about the basic framing of a structure from the foundation to the roof. Students learn about the framing standards that are applied to all building structures and practice their skills by working in teams to frame a small building.
In the second quarter, students learn about constructing job site forms, setting reinforcement materials, and placing concrete. Form building is essential to both commercial and heavy industrial construction. Students will build forms that simulate building footings, foundations, piers, columns, and beams. Students are also provided with comprehensive job site safety training based on 29 CFR 1926.
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Carpentry Sciences - Diploma Programs
The objective of this program is to prepare students to enter the carpentry trade as a mid-to-upper-level helper. Students are provided with basic general skills essential for entry-level craft workers. Students enter the carpentry craft by developing fundamental knowledge about carpentry careers, equipment, and materials used by carpenters.
They then learn about the basic framing of a structure from the foundation to the roof. Students learn about the framing standards that are applied to all building structures and practice their skills by working in teams to frame a small building.
In the second quarter, students learn about constructing job site forms, setting reinforcement materials, and placing concrete. Form building is essential to both commercial and heavy industrial construction. Students will build forms that simulate building footings, foundations, piers, columns, and beams. Students are also provided with comprehensive job site safety training based on 29 CFR 1926.
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Carpentry Sciences - Occupational Associate Degree
The objective of this program is to prepare and qualify students as either crew leaders or entry-level foreman in the carpentry trade. In the associate degree program, students build their math and science knowledge and skills as they apply to construction and develop skills as a field supervisor.
Students are provided with basic general skills essential for entry-level craft workers. Students enter the carpentry craft by developing fundamental knowledge about carpentry careers, equipment, and materials used by carpenters. They then learn about the basic framing of a structure from the foundation to the roof. Students learn about the framing standards that are applied to all building structures and practice their skills by working in teams to frame a small building.
In the second quarter, students learn about constructing job site forms, setting reinforcement materials, and placing concrete. Form building is essential to both commercial and heavy industrial construction.
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Computer Technologies:
Animation and Game Design
Build new worlds! Create amazing characters to populate them! Then send those characters off on great adventures like the ones you’ll have in your new career in animation and game design. The new Bachelor of Arts degree in Animation and Game Design at Virginia College will give you a strong foundation in the fundamentals of artistic design, story development, project management, digital content creation, and portfolio development.
Then you’ll gain advanced skills in 3D modeling, character design, animation, and game content development. And as you continue your amazing journey, you’ll learn how to complete a strong portfolio of your work that will help you sell your skills to employers in this fast-paced industry.
This exciting new curriculum is carefully tailored to help make you an advanced and versatile 3D artist, one who is marketable to a wide range of companies and opportunities.
By the time you complete the program, you should be able to:
- See where the growth and direction of the animation industry for film and gaming is headed
- Learn to use the principle techniques of 3D modeling and animation for content related to film and game design
- Integrate knowledge of CAD with 3D applications to produce architectural and mechanical visualizations
- Develop media-rich content utilizing 3D applications and compositing software
- Conceptualize, design, and plan animated works while you practice story development and artistic techniques
- Produce game character models and level designs for use with existing game engines
- Implement knowledge of entertainment law for the protection of personal work
- Demonstrate your abilities by designing a completed portfolio of work
- Establish a presence on the web for networking and personal marketing
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Cisco Network Associates
Cisco Systems is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco's networking solutions connect people, computing devices, and computer networks, allowing people to access or transfer information without regard to differences in time, place, or type of computer system. Virginia College 's Cisco Network Associate Diploma Program prepares you for a technical career working with networks and Cisco routers.
It’s designed to give you a solid background of practical, hands-on training that’s directly related to design and troubleshooting of network installations. You’ll learn to work with local and wide area networks and to troubleshoot problems in those networks as well as how to operate, install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain microcomputers. And you’ll get experience in configuring, subnetting, and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches...all skills in high demand in today’s high-tech world.
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Computer Aided Drafting is used in all phases of the design and manufacturing process, from 2D design and technical drawings to 3D models and prototypes. At Virginia College, you’ll be offered training in all aspects of the CADD field, including: - Architectural Design - Mechanical Design -Customization and Programming Virginia College offers full CADD facilities and instructors with real-world knowledge and experience.
We also give you access to the latest software, supplemental software, and the equipment that you’ll actually be using in your new career. You’ll also get general education courses to help prepare you be more competitive in the business world. You will have access to a broad-based education within a CADD environment. You can become proficient with the most commonly used software, and develop basic skills in 3D design, CADD customization, and surface modeling, all while you’re developing your own professional portfolio.
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Computer Network Technician
This program prepares you for a technical career in job fields such as computer network technician or microcomputer service and repair. It's designed to prepare you to operate, install, diagnose, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain microcomputers, all while getting an overall understanding of computer networks.
You'll learn skills that will prepare you to take the A+ and Network+ Certification examinations.
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Digital Media Technician
Virginia College ’s new Digital Media Technician program prepares you for an exciting technical career, giving you marketable skills using today’s most widely used computer-aided media software.
The program is designed to give you a solid background of practical training that is directly related to today’s media and graphic design industry. We offer training in multiple software programs, supplemental software, and a general education curriculum that gets you ready for the job market.
Gain a valuable education that gets you ready for the digital graphics and presentation fields while you develop a familiarity with commonly used graphics and media software. You provide the talent and desire, we provide the training. The palette is all yours. Begin creating your own bright future today at Virginia College!
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Microsoft Network Engineer
Virginia College ’s Microsoft Network Engineering Program prepares you for a technical career in the computer network engineering field. It’s designed to give you learning experiences for a solid background of practical, hands-on training directly related to the Microsoft computer network engineering and administration job markets.
You’ll have the chance to get a basic understanding of computer networking concepts, with emphasis on network engineering practices, then you’ll learn to operate, install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain networks on Microsoft’s platform. You’ll prepare for the Network+ certification, MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certification, and the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification. Entrance into this program requires documented computer-related work experience and demonstrated computer essentials knowledge equivalent to NET 101 and NET 102.
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Multimedia Management
The Multimedia Management program is designed to give you a broad education for a high-tech career, including courses in finance, marketing, human resources, leadership, communications, decision-making, and ethical frameworks, combined with management skills and technical competency you’ve received at the associate’s level.
Multimedia Management majors gain flexibility that makes them more valuable to corporations, government and other employers. Give your technical training even more worth with the additional training you’ll receive in this exciting curriculum.
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Network Engineering
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 2003, Novell, Cisco, UNIX, Linux and/or CompTia training that helps launch you tinto 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 thirteen professional network and computer certifications: A+, Network+, Security +, CNA, CNE, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, SCSA, SCNA, Linux + and LPIC l. 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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Network Help Desk Technician
Virginia College's Network Help Desk Support Technician program gets you ready for a technical career as a help desk support technician, call center support technician, or computer support technician. No matter your skill level with computers, this program will get you ready for this high-demand field with technical, hands-on experience and a solid background of practical training.
You'll learn about personal computer installation and support, network support, and Microsoft Windows desktop support.You will also learn to install, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows operating systems and related applications.Along the way, you'll get significant experience in providing user and desktop support while you work toward the A+, Network+, and MCSDT certifications.
Turn your interest in computers into a bright new career! Call or click today and find out more information about the new Help Desk Support Technician program at Virginia College.
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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, finance, marketing, human resources, 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. And the elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.
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Network Security Technology
The Network Security program at Virginia College at Austin will teach you how to construct a secure network, implement and manage corporate networks and implement network security measures.
You’ll be able to identify threats against the network, then create plans and countermeasures to protect your company’s valuable data and systems. Learn why the government has placed such strong emphasis on cyber terrorism while you prepare for a career in this rapidly emerging field.
Along the way, you will prepare for the Network Security Fundamentals (NSF), Network Defense and Countermeasures (NDC), PKI and Biometrics Concepts and Planning (PBC) and PKI and Biometrics Implementation (PBI) exams.
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Networking 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, finance, marketing, human resources, 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. And the elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.
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Web Design and Development
A Webmaster develops, designs, and maintains Web sites. Virginia College will introduce you to some of the most creative software applications and technologies available for designing compelling, effective Web sites, such as:
- Adobe Photoshop CS2
- Adobe Flash Professional 8 (formerly Macromedia)
- Adobe Studio 8 (formerly Macromedia)
- Adobe Dreamweaver 8 (formerly Macromedia)
- JavaScript
- PHP and MySQL
Virginia College provides a full Web development facility that will expose you to the tools and the knowledge you need to put your own creativity to work, designing and implementing sites on the Worldwide Web.
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Cosmetology:
Cosmetology
Now you can prepare for great opportunities in the dynamic field of cosmetology. If you are creative, enjoy working with people, and like working with hair, nails and skincare, you can turn your interests into a rewarding career. Top artists can earn good incomes in beauty-industry careers.
You'll learn about:
- Haircutting and styling
- Artificial hair additions and hair enhancements
- Skin disorders and skin care services within cosmetology limits
- Facials and makeup
- Manicure and pedicure, along with nail disorders and nail care services within cosmetology limits
- Basic massage techniques
- Salon management
Virginia College's Cosmetologist Advanced Diploma offers students the eligibility to take the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination for cosmetology with a minimum of 1500 hours. Students prepare for the exam while getting practical, hands-on training directly related to the cosmetology industry.
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Criminal Justice:
Criminal Justice
Now you can be one of the good guys...helping to protect your community, your family, the American way of life, all while you advance your own career in this vital field. If you already work in law enforcement or criminal justice, here's your chance to learn the skills that will lead to advancement, to specialize in areas where you can really make a difference.
If you work in another field, take the first step toward a rewarding career by learning more about these exciting programs at Virginia College Gulf Coast.
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Electrical Sciences:
Electrical Sciences - Certificate Program
The objective of this program is to prepare students as entry-level electrician helpers. Students are provided with basic general skills essential for all entry-level craft workers. Students learn the electrical craft by developing fundamental knowledge about electrical safety, hand-bending equipment, and the various types of fasteners used by electricians.
Students receive training in electrical theory and learn how it is applied to electrical circuits. They learn about various electrical conductors and fixtures and how they are used to route cables between fixtures and electrical equipment. Students work in laboratory activities placing electrical fixtures and cables in assigned circuit design. Students also receive comprehensive safety training that applies to 29 CFR 1926.
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Electrical Sciences - Diploma Program
The objective of this program is to prepare students to enter the electrical craft as a mid-to-upper-level helper. Students are provided with basic general skills essential for all entry-level craft workers. Students learn the electrical craft by developing fundamental knowledge about electrical safety, hand-bending equipment, and the various types of fasteners used by electricians.
Students receive training in electrical theory and learn how it is applied to electrical circuits. They learn about various electrical conductors and fixtures and how they are used to route cables between fixtures and electrical equipment. Students work in laboratory activities placing electrical fixtures and cables in assigned circuit design. Students also receive comprehensive safety training that applies to 29 CFR 1926.
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Electrical Sciences - Occupational Associate Degree
The objective of this program is to prepare and qualify students as either crew leaders or entry-level foreman in the electrical trade. In the associate degree program, students build their math and science knowledge and skills as they apply to construction and develop skills as a field supervisor.
Students are provided with basic general skills essential for all entry-level craft workers. Students learn the electrical craft by developing fundamental knowledge about electrical safety, hand-bending equipment, and the various types of fasteners used by electricians.
Students receive training in electrical theory and learn how it is applied to electrical circuits. They learn about various electrical conductors and fixtures and how they are used to route cables between fixtures and electrical equipment. Students work in laboratory activities placing electrical fixtures and cables in assigned circuit design. Students also receive comprehensive safety training that applies to 29 CFR 1926.
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Gaming Technology:
Gaming Technology
The casino gaming industry is exploding, and opportunities have never been better for those who have the skills needed to compete the top jobs at the biggest casinos.
The Certificate Program in Gaming Technology from Virginia College Gulf Coast at Biloxi will give you the physical and technical skills you need to become a Table Games Dealer, to allow you to compete for the increasing number of jobs in this booming business.
All Gaming Technology courses include hands-on training in a mock casino lab setting, taught by instructors who know what employers are seeking. You will enroll in a 12-week table games program, choosing to take a two-game package of study that includes blackjack and roulette or blackjack and poker. Upon completion, you have earned your certificate and are ready to seek a position in the gaming industry.
All courses teach terminology, general casino rules, cheque handling, game rules, game protection, and game pace—the skills you need to compete for jobs at the top casinos. Before you graduate,you will take part in an auditioning process with the instructors prior to being exposed to the process in the industry.
This program is approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Virginia College Gulf Coast is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Propietary School and College Registration and accredited by ACICS.
Get ready for your new career in the exciting world of casino gaming. Get the skills training you need to be successful from a group of colleges that have over twenty years of experience in providing thousands of graduates with the training they needed to follow their dreams.
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Health and Medical:
Administrative Office Management-Medical
Medical Office Administrators perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Students learn to work closely with doctors and other support personnel as well as how to use medical terminology, medical office procedures, and insurance coding to prepare for a career in this growing, specialized field.
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Health Care Reimbursement
Medical Billing & Coding focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field. As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).
In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.
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Health Services Management
Now there’s an academic program for people who want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on a full-time or part-time basis, whether it’s for initial entry into this exciting field or for advancement in an existing job. Are you interested in promotion in your medical position but need a bachelor degree to move up the ladder? Or are you ready for a career change to a dynamic, growing field where you can do good for others? Then this new program is for you. You can choose from an array of daytime and evening courses. Have previous college credit? Up to ninety credit hours can be transferred.
Learn from Virginia College’s real-world instructional staff, many of whom work in the field and bring their expertise and unique, practical experience to the classroom. This program prepares you for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies. You know what government statistics predict about the exploding demand for well-trained individuals in health care careers. Be on the forefront! Learn more about this exciting educational opportunity today.
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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Your training will focus on examining room procedures, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, performing routine laboratory procedures, sterilizing and maintaining equipment, and the proper techniques for administering medications as directed by the physician. You’ll also learn to handle administrative duties.
In addition to training from instructors with real-world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related healthcare facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.
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Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing & Coding focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field. As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).
In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective. Join this important field! Begin your training now at Virginia College!
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Medical Office Management
Medical Office Administrators perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner.
Students learn to work closely with doctors and other support personnel as well as how to use medical terminology, medical office procedures, and insurance coding to prepare for a career in this growing, specialized field.
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Orthopaedic Technology
The Associate of Science degree in Orthopaedic Technology at Virginia College is an exciting new program designed to prepare you for positions that assist orthopaedic surgeons in the care of sick and disabled persons.
Among other things, orthopaedic technologists apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, and braces as they work closely with the physicians and other support personnel. In addition, this program will focus on medical terminology, medical office procedures, and insurance coding that will prepare you for specialized employment in this vital field. Feel needed! Make a real difference in the lives of people. Learn more about this exciting program today.
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Pharmacy Technician
Ready for a career where you can make a difference. The Pharmacy Technician program will prepare you for an exciting career, supporting licensed pharmacists by assisting during patient consultation, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation. You’ll learn to stock pharmaceutical inventories, maintain and computerize patient medication records, and prepare commercially unavailable medications.
Your training will include an externship that allows you to work with a licensed pharmacist, actually putting to work what you’ve learned in the classroom while gaining valuable on-the-job experience. Give your life new direction today in this exciting new program!
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Pharmacy Technology
Pharmacy technology involves working with licensed pharmacists, helping with patient consultations, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation. You may work in a retail pharmacy, stocking and keeping inventory of prescriptive and over-the-counter medications. You might also maintain patient medication records, count or pour medications into dispensing containers, and manage the cash register.
In hospitals, you could perform many of the same duties but have other responsibilities, including assembling medications for each patient, repackaging medications, preparing commercially-unavailable medications, and delivering medications to patient rooms.
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nurses work in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Employment prospects are excellent and there are many more opportunities emerging in a variety of diverse locations. More sophisticated procedures that once were performed only in hospitals are now being done in physicians’ offices and clinics. That means employment of Practical Nurses is projected to grow much faster than average as healthcare expands outside the traditional hospital setting.
Home healthcare services are also expected to grow faster than average because of the growing number of older persons and technological advances that make it possible to bring increasingly complex treatments into the home. At Virginia College, small class sizes, real-world faculty and the latest equipment insure you get the best preparation for this exciting career field.
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Respiratory Therapy
It is hard to imagine a more rewarding medical career than respiratory therapy. With the skills you will acquire in this exciting new two-year program at Virginia College, you will learn to provide oxygen therapy, assist with breathing, and support patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
Respiratory Therapists administer medications that help alleviate breathing problems and treat lung infections. They also teach breathing techniques to patients in rehabilitation centers and conduct asthma and smoking cessation programs.
In addition, Respiratory Therapists provide home care to patients who cannot travel to a medical site by demonstrating the operation of ventilators and other life-support systems.
Respiratory therapists are integral members of the healthcare team…and you can be, too! Learn more about this vital career choice today. Our admissions associates will be happy to discuss the requirements for entry into the program and help you make the best choice for your medical career future.
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Surgical Technologist
As a Surgical Technologist, you will work closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, and registered nurse to deliver integral patient care during surgery. At Virginia College you'll have the chance to learn the proper application of sterile surgical techniques and state-of-the-art operating room technology so you'll be able to provide optimum care. Classroom theory and laboratory hands-on training are combined with clinical and externship experiences to give you the knowledge and skill you need to be successful in this vital field.
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Surgical Technology
Picture yourself as a valuable member of the operating room team! As a Surgical Technologist, you will work closely with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, and registered nurse to deliver integral patient care before, during, and after surgery.
As a student at Virginia College, you’ll have the chance to learn the proper application of sterile surgical techniques and modern operating room technology so you’ll be able to provide optimum patient care. Classroom theory and laboratory hands-on training are combined with clinical and externship experiences to give you the knowledge and skill you need to be successful in this vital career field.
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Therapeutic Massage
The Therapeutic Massage program at Virginia College will give you the physical and technical skills that are required by health care and personal service employers in a number of allied massage settings. You’ll learn to perform a variety of massage techniques ranging from relaxation skills and stress management to Swedish massage and neuromuscular therapy.
At Virginia College’s Center for Therapeutic Massage, you’ll prepare to work in such places as rehabilitation clinics, fitness centers, medical offices, hospital departments, salons, chiropractic offices, and sports fitness establishments. You may even choose to open your own massage therapy business.
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Veterinary Assistant
Do you have a special love for animals? Would you like a career in which you can help our animal friends heal, live healthier lives, or find better homes? Then the new Veterinary Assistant program at Virginia College is exactly what you have been looking for!
You will learn the skills it takes to offer professional, technical support to veterinarians. Train to assist veterinarians with the care and treatment of animals as well as office management skills and patient care. A highlight of the program is the externship where you will have the opportunity to work with a veterinarian, applying classroom skills and fundamentals at the job site.
Once you have completed this program, you will be qualified to work in humane societies, animal control facilities, veterinary clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.
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Information Technology:
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Computer Aided Drafting is used in all phases of the design and manufacturing process, from 2D design and technical drawings to 3D models and prototypes.
At Virginia College, you'll be offered training in all aspects of the CADD field, including:
- Architectural Design
- Mechanical Design
- Customization and Programming
Virginia College offers full CADD facilities and instructors with real-world knowledge and experience. We also give you access to the latest software, supplemental software, and the equipment that you'll actually be using in your new career. You'll also get general education courses to help prepare you be more competitive in the business world.
You will have access to a broad-based education within a CADD environment. You can become proficient with the most commonly used software, and develop basic skills in 3D design, CADD customization, and surface modeling, all while you're developing your own professional portfolio.
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Interior Design:
Interior Design
Interior Designers work in a wide range of environments, including restaurants, hotels, stores, offices, medical facilities and homes. They are not only involved with the appearance and décor of interiors; but with developing plans and detailed design solutions, selecting materials, writing specifications, accessibility issues and building codes, architectural drawings and business practices.
That's just part of the world of Interior Design. You could be a part of it with the training you'll receive from Southern Institute School of Interior Design at Virginia College, with over a quarter century's worth of successful, award-winning graduates.
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Media Arts & Design:
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Computer Aided Drafting is used in all phases of the design and manufacturing process, from 2D design and technical drawings to 3D models and prototypes.At Virginia College, you’ll be offered training in all aspects of the CAD field, including: - Architectural Design - Mechanical Design - Customization and Programming Virginia College offers full CAD facilities and instructors with real-world knowledge and experience.
We also give you access to the latest software, supplemental software, and the equipment that you’ll actually be using in your new career. You will have access to a broad-based education within a CAD environment. You can become proficient with the most commonly used software, and develop basic skills in 3D design, CAD customization, and surface modeling, all while developing your own professional portfolio.
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Design Visualization
The exciting new program in Design Visualization at Virginia College gets you ready for a challenging career in the quickly emerging field of three-dimensional, computer-aided modeling. You will learn to communicate your ideas through 3D visualization and master the ability to present design data using the latest computer systems and software the same tools used by businesses and others engaged in this vital, growing field. This curriculum is designed to make certain you are better prepared to successfully meet the demands of a diverse and dynamic industry.
You will learn skills that you can use as a visualization artist employed in a wide array of opportunities including architectural visualization, accident reconstruction, commercial advertising, industrial design, mechanical engineering, rapid prototyping, and 3D modeling for game design and film.
Imagine it, then create it! Imagine yourself in this exciting career field, then call or click to find out how you can bring your dream to reality at Virginia College.
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Interior Design
How about a career where you create pleasing and functional surroundings? How about a career that’s creative, exciting and constantly changing? How about a career with flexible hours and a bright, beautiful future? That’s the world of Interior Design.
You could be a part of it with the training you’ll receive from the Southern Institute of Interior Design at Virginia College, with over a quarter century’s worth of successful, award-winning graduates.
The 2-year curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements for the NCIDQ exam (National Council for Interior Design Qualification). The 3-year curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements for the NCIDQ exam (National Council for Interior Design Qualification). The 4-year curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements for the NCIDQ exam (National Council for Interior Design Qualification).
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Office Management:
Accounting
The Accounting Program at Virginia College at Austin will prepare you for entry-level positions as accounting, bookkeeping, or auditing clerks with skills in today’s computer-based accounting systems. In addition to accounting skills, you’ll also be exposed to analytic, communication, and computer fundamentals that will help make you a more valuable employee and better able to compete for jobs in this solid career field.
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Accounting Assistant
Becoming a Computerized Accounting Assistant could be the career move you’ve been looking for! Over 2,000,000 people held jobs in this field in 2000, and the government’s forecast* of continued steady employment means it’s a solid choice for today and into the future.
Computerized Accounting Assistants work in the offices of accountants or in the accounting departments of a variety of businesses. Duties vary but whatever you do, you’ll be a key member of that business’s operations.
Get a career you can count on! Duties vary but may include the following:
- Accurately analyzing, calculating, recording, and reporting financial information in a timely manner.
- Assisting in financial and payroll accounting.
- Using both manual and automated accounting systems.
- Employing computer technology for spreadsheets, basic word processing, and database management.
- Presenting business information for a wide range of people.
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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 clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialists, personal income tax clerks, collection clerks, or professional bookkeepers. Special emphasis is placed on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer with advanced computerized accounting classes. Upon graduation, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.
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Administrative Assistant
You can be there with proper skills training from Virginia College. The Administrative Assistant program prepares you to work in offices and businesses of all sizes and types. You’ll be introduced to basic business principals and office procedures with computer software application skills.
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Administrative Office Management
If you’re looking for a career that offers a myriad of interesting responsibilities, interacting with professionals and high-level executives, and one with good promotion potential, then Administrative Assistant may be right for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Administrative Assistants rank among the largest occupations in the U.S. economy, holding over 3.9 million jobs in 2002*.
The duties of Administrative Assistants are varied, stimulating and challenging. Students will learn how to:
- Be proficient in the business area and understand basic business operations.
- Carry out basic accounting procedures in an office environment.
- Perform basic computer operations in an office, including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
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Human Resource Assistant
A career as a Human Resources Assistant puts you on the front line in today’s fast-paced business world. You’ll work in an exciting environment, helping companies manage their most valuable resource...their employees.
The duties of Human Resources Assistants are varied, stimulating and challenging. Students learn:
- How to demonstrate a solid understanding of employment relationships.
- How to manage disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals.
- Ways to work with employees to help solve their problems.
- How to work with a diverse range of people in various work-related settings.
- The basics of benefits and other workplace employee information.
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Human Resource Management
A career as a Human Resources Assistant puts you on the front line in today’s fast-paced business world. You’ll work in an exciting environment, helping companies manage their most valuable resource...their employees.
The duties of Human Resources Assistants are varied, stimulating and challenging. Students learn:
- How to demonstrate a solid understanding of employment relationships.
- How to manage disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals.
- Ways to work with employees to help solve their problems.
- How to work with a diverse range of people in various work-related settings.
- The basics of benefits and other workplace employee information.
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Human Resources 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 call now and learn more!
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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 banks, as well as in attorneys’ offices.
Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience. A law library and law computer lab are available on-site at Virginia College.
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Paralegal Studies:
Paralegal Studies
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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Pharmacy Technician:
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work with licensed pharmacists, helping with patient consultations, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation. You may work in a retail pharmacy, stocking and keeping inventory of prescriptive and over-the-counter medications. You might also maintain patient medication records, count or pour medications into dispensing containers, and manage the cash register.
In hospitals, you could perform many of the same duties but have other responsibilities, including assembling medications for each patient, repackaging medications, preparing commercially-unavailable medications, and delivering medications to patient rooms.
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