Virginia College - Birmingham

Virginia College - Birmingham Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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• Business

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  • Accounting & Related Services See more Accounting & Related Services Schools or Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs

    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

      This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools or Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs

  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs

    • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

      A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills. See more General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Schools or Online General Office Occupations and Clerical Services School Degree Programs

  • Management See more Management Schools or Online Management School Degree Programs
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

      A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations. See more Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration Schools or Online Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration School Degree Programs

    • Small Business Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business law and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific sectors, products, and services. See more Small Business Administration/Management Schools or Online Small Business Administration/Management School Degree Programs

• Communication & Media

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  • Graphic Design

    A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See more Graphic Design Schools or Online Graphic Design School Degree Programs

  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Graphics & Multimedia Schools or Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs
    • Computer Graphics

      A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. See more Computer Graphics Schools or Online Computer Graphics School Degree Programs

• Cosmetology & Beauty

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  • Cosmetology See more Cosmetology Schools or Online Cosmetology School Degree Programs
    • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

      A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. See more Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools or Online Cosmetology/Cosmetologist School Degree Programs

• Culinary Arts & Food Service

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  • Culinary Arts

    A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management. See more Culinary Arts Schools or Online Culinary Arts School Degree Programs

• Engineering

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  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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  • General Computer Engineering

    A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. See more General Computer Engineering Schools or Online General Computer Engineering School Degree Programs

• Health & Medical Services

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  • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more Diagnostic & Treatment Technician Schools or Online Diagnostic & Treatment Technician School Degree Programs
    • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

      This major includes a variety of programs in diagnostic health, intervention, and treatment. See more Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools or Online Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions School Degree Programs

    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See more Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools or Online Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist School Degree Programs

    • Surgical Technologist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. See more Surgical Technologist Schools or Online Surgical Technologist School Degree Programs

    • Ultrasound Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics. See more Ultrasound Technician Schools or Online Ultrasound Technician School Degree Programs

  • Healing Arts See more Healing Arts Schools or Online Healing Arts School Degree Programs
    • Massage Therapy

      A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics. See more Massage Therapy Schools or Online Massage Therapy School Degree Programs

    • Spa Therapy

      Spa therapy is a specific combination of hydro-massage techniques, baths with healing water and varieties of manual massage procedures performed by spa therapists. Spa procedures help human skin become soft and resilient, and full of living energy. A talented spa therapist must be able to relax a patient, provide him/her with qualified advice concerning the procedures available, and explain the healing effects of spa treatments. Additionally, the spa therapist must have the ability to maintain a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for the patient. See more Spa Therapy Schools or Online Spa Therapy School Degree Programs

  • Healthcare Administration See more Healthcare Administration Schools or Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services

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    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See more Health/Health Care Administration/Management Schools or Online Health/Health Care Administration/Management School Degree Programs

    • Medical Insurance/Biller

      A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes; health insurance law, policy, and regulations; insurance records and paperwork administration; insurance office administration; health/medical insurance software applications; personnel supervision; business mathematics; billing and collection procedures; medical terminology; and communications skills. See more Medical Insurance/Biller Schools or Online Medical Insurance/Biller School Degree Programs

    • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills. See more Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Schools or Online Medical Office Assistant/Specialist School Degree Programs

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs

    • Clinical Assistant See more Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs
  • Nursing See more Nursing Schools or Online Nursing School Degree Programs
    • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

      A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See more Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Schools or Online Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) School Degree Programs

• Legal Professions

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  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    A program that prepares individuals to serve as legal office managers, special assistants, and legal secretaries. Includes instruction in office management, secretarial science, principles of U. S. or Canadian law, legal terminology and documentation, legal research, legal software applications, law office procedures, record-keeping, billing, applicable policies and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Legal Administrative Assistant Schools or Online Legal Administrative Assistant School Degree Programs

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. See more Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools or Online Legal Assistant/Paralegal School Degree Programs

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Corrections

    A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. See more Corrections Schools or Online Corrections School Degree Programs

  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming. See more Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Schools or Online Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD School Degree Programs

    • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

      This program teaches students to create graphic representation and simulations of engineering projects. This program includes coursework in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques. See more CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Schools or Online CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

• Technology

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  • Information Systems Operation and Management See more Information Systems Operation and Management Schools or Online Information Systems Operation and Management School Degree Programs
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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  • Networking See more Networking Schools or Online Networking School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

      A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools or Online Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School Degree Programs

  • Software Development See more Software Development Schools or Online Software Development School Degree Programs
    • Computer Programming/Programmer

      A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. See more Computer Programming/Programmer Schools or Online Computer Programming/Programmer School Degree Programs

    • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

      A program that prepares individuals to design and manage the construction of databases and related software programs and applications, including the linking of individual data sets to create complex searchable databases (warehousing) and the use of analytical search tools (mining). Includes instruction in database theory, logic, and semantics; operational and warehouse modeling; dimensionality; attributes and hierarchies; data definition; technical architecture; access and security design; integration; formatting and extraction; data delivery; index design; implementation problems; planning and budgeting; and client and networking issues. See more Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Schools or Online Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration School Degree Programs

  • Web Design and Internet See more Web Design and Internet Schools or Online Web Design and Internet School Degree Programs
    • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills. See more Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Schools or Online Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster School Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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• Arts & Humanities

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  • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
    • Interior Design

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

• Business

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  • Accounting & Related Services See more Accounting & Related Services Schools or Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs

  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs

  • General Business See more General Business Schools or Online General Business School Degree Programs
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs

  • Information Systems See more Information Systems Schools or Online Information Systems School Degree Programs
    • Management Information Systems

      A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. See more Management Information Systems Schools or Online Management Information Systems School Degree Programs

• Communication & Media

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  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Graphics & Multimedia Schools or Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs
    • Computer Graphics

      A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. See more Computer Graphics Schools or Online Computer Graphics School Degree Programs

• Health & Medical Services

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  • Healthcare Administration See more Healthcare Administration Schools or Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs
    • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, nurses, or other health care professionals, to perform medical office or facilities management services and perform one or more clinical allied health specialties. Includes instruction in health care management; medical office administration; medical law and regulations; training in one or more diagnostic, treatment, therapy, or laboratory specialties at the assistant level or above; and applicable professional standards and ethics. See more Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist Schools or Online Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist School Degree Programs

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs

• Technology

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  • Networking See more Networking Schools or Online Networking School Degree Programs
    • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      A program that prepares individuals to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. Includes instruction in performance balancing; redundancy; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management; system migration and upgrading; outage control; problem diagnosis and troubleshooting; and system maintenance budgeting and management. See more System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools or Online System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager School Degree Programs

  • Systems Administration See more Systems Administration Schools or Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Security Schools or Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs

    • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management

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Master’s Degree Programs

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• Business

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  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs

  • General Business See more General Business Schools or Online General Business School Degree Programs
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs

• Technology

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  • Systems Administration See more Systems Administration Schools or Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Security Schools or Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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• Arts & Humanities

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  • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
    • Interior Design

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

• Business

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  • Accounting & Related Services See more Accounting & Related Services Schools or Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs

    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

      This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools or Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs

  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs

    • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

      A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports. See more Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry Schools or Online Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry School Degree Programs

    • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

      A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills. See more General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Schools or Online General Office Occupations and Clerical Services School Degree Programs

    • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

      A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Schools or Online Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary School Degree Programs

  • General Business See more General Business Schools or Online General Business School Degree Programs
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs

  • Management See more Management Schools or Online Management School Degree Programs
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

      A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations. See more Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration Schools or Online Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration School Degree Programs

    • Office Management and Supervision

      A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation and maintenance; office records management, organization, and security; office facilities design and space management; preparation and evaluation of business management data; and public relations. See more Office Management and Supervision Schools or Online Office Management and Supervision School Degree Programs

• Communication & Media

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  • Graphic Design

    A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See more Graphic Design Schools or Online Graphic Design School Degree Programs

  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Graphics & Multimedia Schools or Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs
    • Computer Media Applications

      A program that prepares individuals to use graphics applications for the design, editing, and publishing of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products. See more Computer Media Applications Schools or Online Computer Media Applications School Degree Programs

• Cosmetology & Beauty

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  • Cosmetology See more Cosmetology Schools or Online Cosmetology School Degree Programs
    • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

      A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. See more Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools or Online Cosmetology/Cosmetologist School Degree Programs

• Culinary Arts & Food Service

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  • Baking and Pastry Arts

    Students in these programs learn the skills they need to realize the dream of becoming bakers and pastry specialists. Pastry Arts students spend two years studying pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service. See more Baking and Pastry Arts Schools or Online Baking and Pastry Arts School Degree Programs

  • Culinary Arts

    A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management. See more Culinary Arts Schools or Online Culinary Arts School Degree Programs

• Engineering

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  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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• Health & Medical Services

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  • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs
    • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. Includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology; medical microbiology; immunohematology; immunology; clinical chemistry, and urinalysis. See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs

  • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more Diagnostic & Treatment Technician Schools or Online Diagnostic & Treatment Technician School Degree Programs
    • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

      This major includes a variety of programs in diagnostic health, intervention, and treatment. See more Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools or Online Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions School Degree Programs

    • Athletic Training/Trainer

      Athletic Training program can be two or four years in length. Individuals in these programs work under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries. This major program includes topics in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations. See more Athletic Training/Trainer Schools

    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See more Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools or Online Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist School Degree Programs

    • Surgical Technologist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. See more Surgical Technologist Schools or Online Surgical Technologist School Degree Programs

    • Ultrasound Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics. See more Ultrasound Technician Schools or Online Ultrasound Technician School Degree Programs

  • Healing Arts See more Healing Arts Schools or Online Healing Arts School Degree Programs
    • Massage Therapy

      A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics. See more Massage Therapy Schools or Online Massage Therapy School Degree Programs

  • Healthcare Administration See more Healthcare Administration Schools or Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services

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    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See more Health/Health Care Administration/Management Schools or Online Health/Health Care Administration/Management School Degree Programs

    • Health/Medical Claims Examiner

      A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized investigatory, analytical, evaluative, and consultative functions related to health/medical insurance operations and their regulation. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes and procedures; health insurance law and regulations; health care industry law; record-keeping; analytic and investigatory techniques; evaluation methods; field operations methods; office procedures; related software applications; oral and written communications skills; interviewing techniques; and professional standards and ethics. See more Health/Medical Claims Examiner Schools or Online Health/Medical Claims Examiner School Degree Programs

    • Medical Insurance/Biller

      A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes; health insurance law, policy, and regulations; insurance records and paperwork administration; insurance office administration; health/medical insurance software applications; personnel supervision; business mathematics; billing and collection procedures; medical terminology; and communications skills. See more Medical Insurance/Biller Schools or Online Medical Insurance/Biller School Degree Programs

    • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills. See more Medical Office Assistant/Specialist Schools or Online Medical Office Assistant/Specialist School Degree Programs

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs

    • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record-keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations. See more Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Schools or Online Pharmacy Technician/Assistant School Degree Programs

    • Clinical Assistant See more Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs

• Legal Professions

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  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. See more Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools or Online Legal Assistant/Paralegal School Degree Programs

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming. See more Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Schools or Online Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD School Degree Programs

    • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

      This program teaches students to create graphic representation and simulations of engineering projects. This program includes coursework in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques. See more CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Schools or Online CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

• Technology

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  • Information Systems Operation and Management See more Information Systems Operation and Management Schools or Online Information Systems Operation and Management School Degree Programs
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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  • Networking See more Networking Schools or Online Networking School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

      A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools or Online Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School Degree Programs

    • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      A program that prepares individuals to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. Includes instruction in performance balancing; redundancy; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management; system migration and upgrading; outage control; problem diagnosis and troubleshooting; and system maintenance budgeting and management. See more System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools or Online System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager School Degree Programs

  • Software Development See more Software Development Schools or Online Software Development School Degree Programs
    • Computer Programming

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