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This online AA in Liberal Arts offered by NVCC is solely intended for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year university and earn a BA.  You'll have the convenience of starting on the pathway to a baccalaureate degree while studying on your own schedule and skipping the commute to campus.  Coursework covers English, communication, social science and world language skills.  Areas of specialization that are likely available, include:

• Art History
• Communication
• English
• International Studies

This AS in General Studies is offered entirely online by NVCC.  You can choose to parallel your curriculum with that of an intended bachelor's degree or you can tailor a degree that fits your own needs if you're not planning to transfer.  However, you should make sure that your planned 4-year institution accepts transfer credits earned in this General Studies degree prior to enrolling, as there may be more feasible pathways for you to fulfill your Virginia state general education credits.  There is a Health Sciences specialization available within this associate's program.

The technical associate’s Accounting degree online program provides skill sets for direct employment in the accounting field. You will have the opportunity to enroll in a number of different accounting and business courses, ranging from cost accounting and federal taxation to computer applications and business law. 

Potential career paths include:

• Accounting trainee
• Accounting technician
• Junior accountant 

The college’s online learning environment offers flexibility, along with virtual resources. Benefit from 24/7 tech support, access to library resources, tutoring, counseling and more.

The technical associate’s Business Management degree online is tailored to those seeking a job promotion or desiring to enter the management field. Courses cover a broad range of topics. Study business mathematics, accounting principles, marketing and financial management. Increase your skills in computer applications.

Courses prepare graduates for entry-level positions, such as:

• Administrative assistant
• Office manager
• Small business manager
• Supervisor

Along with the flexibility of virtual learning, the college supports multiple distance education resources. You will have access to 24/7 technical support, online tutoring and library support. A counseling staff is available for added guidance.

The online AS in Business Administration degree program from Northern Virginia Community College is designed for students aiming to transfer to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field such as accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, or marketing. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of general education and liberal arts courses, as well as beginning business courses in areas such as:

• Accounting
• International Business
• Economics
• Statistical Analysis
• Interpersonal Communication

The online Career Studies Certificate in Accounting is intended to prepare you to sit for the CPA exam, specifically meeting the course requirements for the Virginia Board for Accountancy. First, students must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and have required accounting course prerequisites.

Students will have the opportunity to to pursue studies in a number of specific accounting courses, including but not limited to:

• Cost accounting
• Federal taxation
• Governmental and not-for-profit accounting

This certificate program can be completed in as little as two semesters. Students will have access to a number of online resources, including tech support, library resources and tutoring services.

The online Career Studies Certificate in Business Information Technology program from Northern Virginia Community College is designed to provide the foundations of business information technology for students intending to pursue certificate and/or associate degree programs in business-related fields. Courses cover topics such as:

• Project Management
• Computer Applications & Concepts
• Organizational Behavior

The online Career Studies Certificate in Leadership Development program from Northern Virginia Community College combines communication and human relations competencies with specialized business courses to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance in leadership, human resource, or supervisory managerial positions in the private or not-for-profit sector, or governmental organizations. Courses cover topics such as:

• Principles of Management & Supervision
• Organizational Behavior
• Business & Professional Communication
• Human Resource Management

The online Career Studies Certificate in Promotion & Public Relations program from Northern Virginia Community College is designed to offer students already employed in promotion and public relations the opportunity to improve and update their skills allowing for advancement on the job. Courses cover topics such as:

• English & Writing
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Promotion

The online Certificate in Bookkeeping program from Northern Virginia Community College is designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge to keep a simple set of accounting books and/or to qualify for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and accounting. Courses cover topics such as:

• Managerial Accounting
• Budgeting
• Computerized Accounting
• Spreadsheet Software

The online AAS in Information Systems Technology degree program is designed for students who seek employment in the field of information technology, professionals who are presently in the field and desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information technology. Coursework includes topics such as:

• Software Design
• Telecommunications
• Network Security
• Computer Architecture

The AS in Information Technology program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in Information Technology. Coursework covers topics such as telecommunications, software design, programming, and computer architecture.

The Career Studies Certificate in Application Programming from Northern Virginia Community College is an online software development degree program.  This program prepares students to study for either the MCP-Programming or the Sun Certified Programming for Java 2.  You will learn to design and implement traditional/legacy stand-alone and client-server applications using procedural and object-oriented development techniques.  The courses that students are likely to complete are:

• Software Design
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Java Programming I
• Java Programing

This program can be completed 100% online, allowing you to prepare for the future while still handling present obligations.

The Career Studies Certificate in Information Systems Technology program is designed to give students a foundational understanding of information systems technology. Specialties are offered in Network Engineering and Web Design and Development.

The Career Studies Certificate in Network Administration is an online network administration degree from Northern Virginia Community College.  With this degree you will gain the basic knowledge covered in the Windows Server, Security+, Linux+ and Network+ Certification.  The curriculum provides a broad background in networking technologies, administration, and support.  Plus, this is a flexible program that allows you to prepare for the future while still taking care of current obligations.  Students have the opportunity to choose courses. 

Likely course options include:

• Introduction to Telecommunications
• Information Literacy
• Introduction to Network Concepts
• Administration of Network Resources

You can train to work in information assurance with the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Northern Virginia Community College. The online cybersecurity degree benefits those currently working in Information Technology

Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you follow a curriculum that meets NSA and DHS standards. Your online studies explore such topics as:

• Software design
• Network concepts
• Internet/intranet firewalls 
• Microcomputer operating systems

You can begin your crime-related studies with the Associate of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice from Northern Virginia Community College. The online criminal justice degree prepares you to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a related field.

Through the online criminology associate’s degree program, you learn about terrorism and criminal investigation. Your online studies also develop your professional skills in such areas as:

• Writing
• Psychology 
• Public speaking
• Human communication

As a networking specialist, you can gain expertise in security with the Career Studies Certificate in Cyber Security from Northern Virginia Community College. The online cyber security program provides the knowledge for you to work as an internet security specialist or a network security specialist.

Through the online cyber security certificate program, you prepare for the CISSP and Security+ certification exams. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Telecommunications
• E-commerce security
• Digital and information literacy
• Network attacks, computer crime, and hacking

You can gain specialized knowledge without taking all the credits needed for a degree with the Certificate in Administration of Justice from Northern Virginia Community College. The online administration program explores such topics as:

• Corrections
• Juvenile justice
• Criminal law, evidence, and procedures
• Digital and information literacy and computer applications

Through the online administration certificate program, you also study the social and behavioral sciences and writing. With a focus on ethics for the criminal justice professional, your online studies emphasize the importance of having excellent moral character to work in this field.

You can start your 4-year bachelor’s degree with an Associate of Science in Science from Northern Virginia Community College. Designed as a transfer program, this online science degree program benefits those seeking a bachelor’s degree in such fields as:

• Physics
• Healthcare
• Agriculture
• Oceanography

The online science program offers a stepping stone to a more affordable degree by transferring to a 4-year institution. Students increase their network of academic professionals by two when attending two schools.

You can take a stepping-stone approach to your degree in such fields as statistics, computer science, or operations research with the Associate of Science in Science / Mathematics from Northern Virginia Community College. This online mathematics associate’s degree program benefits those seeking an affordable approach to a bachelor’s degree.

With careful consideration of your electives, the online mathematics degree allows you to seamlessly transfer to a 4-year institution. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Introduction to problem-solving and programming
• Pre-calculus with trigonometry
• College success skills
• Human communication

This online AS in Social Sciences offered by NVCC is solely intended for students who plan to transfer to a 4-year university and earn a BS.  You'll have the convenience of starting on the pathway to your bachelor's degree without every stepping foot on campus.  Coursework can prepare your for a major in sociology, psychology, history, mass communications, public administration and more. There is also a Teacher Education specialization offered within this associate's program.