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Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses, and baccalaureate degrees at its various campuses*. These programs strengthen the student?s ability to enter or advance in a chosen career. The student?s learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.
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Marketing Virginia College at Huntsville is an Alabama career college that offers a wide variety of programs, resulting in both diplomas and associate degrees in such diverse fields as office management, paralegal studies, business management, health & medical, and computer technologies.
Why Virginia College - Huntsville Take your life in an exciting new direction with an education from Virginia College! Graduates of Virginia College can be confident in the skills and training that they've received because programs are designed for their success. Virginia College focuses on the needs of the job market of each industry, creating programs that meet the needs of students and future employees alike.
Virginia College provides the convenience of flexible class schedules with the benefits of small class sizes. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, helping to open the doors to everyone who wants to improve his or her education and opportunities! Virginia College provides a number of choices in order to offer you the education that best fits your needs and goals, from diploma and associate degree programs to bachelor degree programs at some locations. Virginia College's school of business management even offers graduate degrees at select campuses. Programs are also offered in a number of different fields, providing choices as varied as interior design degrees, graphic design degrees or paralegal training. Whether you're interested in criminal justice schools or a cosmetology college, Virginia College has a choice that's right for you! |
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Degree Programs
Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant Program at Virginia College 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. Ready to make your move toward a new, fulfilling career? Administrative Assistant
Picture yourself as a key member of the team in a busy, professional office environment!
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. 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. Looking for a career with a bright future? One where your care and compassion can help people through trying times? Then look to Virginia College. 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:
Now you can follow your dreams and pursue a career in this rapidly developing field, all with the training you'll receive. Cisco Network Associate
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. 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:
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. Cosmetology
Want a beautiful new direction?
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:
Criminal Justice - AS
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement...on-line or in a traditional classroom setting. The new Criminal Justice Program at Virginia College where technology meets law enforcement.
Virginia College at Birmingham's associate or bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online and on campus (or a combination of both) 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, or police detective. 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. Government statistics predict there will be an exploding demand for well-trained individuals in health care careers. Be on the forefront! Learn more about this exciting educational opportunity today. 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. 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. What better way to prepare for a high-tech career? 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 2000 MCSE 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+, CNA, CNE, MCP, MCSE and CCNA. Don't let technology pass you by. Let Virginia College prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future! 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. Orthopaedic Technology
Looking for a career in which you can help people heal every day?
The Associate of Science Degree in Orthopaedic Technology at Virginia College is an exciting new program designed to prepare you to 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 to completing a degree. 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. 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. Looking for a career with a bright future? One where your care and compassion can help people through trying times? Then look to Virginia College. 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:
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. Your imagination...and the skills you'll learn at Virginia College...can take you anywhere you want to go! 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. Criminal Justice - BS
Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement...on-line or in a traditional classroom setting. The new Criminal Justice Program at Virginia College where technology meets law enforcement.
Virginia College at Birmingham's associate or bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online and on campus (or a combination of both) 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, or police detective. Salon Management
Virginia College's Salon Management program gives the licensed cosmetologist the chance to earn an associate degree and prepare for a management career in the field by completing additional requirements in management and general education. The first five quarters include area of concentration classes that must be completed in order for you to sit for the state cosmetology licensing examination in Alabama. Once a license is issued, you can continue with the general education and electives classes you will need to get ready to own, operate, or manage a beauty salon.
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