Virginia College Online prides itself in is personalized service to students, no matter where they are located in the United States. The asynchronous communication model used also means that students can access coursework and course information at their convenience, regardless of the time of day or night from any computer.
Virginia College Online offers programs at the associates, bachelor and masters level with students able to apply courses for lower level degrees towards completion of higher level education. There are five different departments within Virginia College Online including business, health and medical, information technology, culinary and criminal justice. Some of the course offerings at the associates level include accounting, billing and insurance in healthcare, paralegal studies and healthcare management. At the bachelor level programs include network management, golf course management, health services management and business management. The more advanced masters level degree programs include cybersecurity, criminal justice, and a Master in Business Administration. Many of the degree programs can be completed at an accelerated pace, ensuring graduation in 18 months to three years, depending on the program and course requirements. In addition, students can combine online classes with in person classes if this works within their schedule.
Virginia College Online is accredited through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools that covers all degree programs offered, as well as individual stand alone certification programs. Since the college is fully accredited, students have options to apply for federal and state loans and grants, scholarships as well as low interest private student loans. Virginia College Online provides trained financial support staff to help students either online or by phone to complete loan applications and determine which funding sources are best, based on the individual student's needs.
Students at Virginia College Online have several options and programs that are included in the cost of online tuition. At Virginia College Online textbooks are part of the tuition, and much of the information is also available in online format. Students also have access to career preparation and placement assistance, which is important as students get closer to graduation. Since the courses are geared towards real world experiences and focus on the latest in trends and research, employers actively seek graduates through the career placement services, making it easy to find a job – sometimes even before graduation.
