Virginia College

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Today's businesses run on computer networking technology. Now, you can join the high-tech world! With the Network Engineering Program at Virginia College, you will get Windows© 2008 MCITP 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+, Security +, Linux, MCP, MCITP and CCNA. Don’t let technology pass you by. Let Virginia College prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future!

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Are you interested in a career in business but not sure where to start? Do you have some skills that may be useful, but want to work toward reaching your full potential in the world of business? Would you like to gain the skills in the basics of business so that you can obtain an entry level job in an organization with the option of returning to school to earn a bachelor's degree? Then this program is for you. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles and business-oriented computer and interpersonal skills. Course work includes fundamentals of business, management and finance, critical thinking, project planning and implementation, and communication.

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The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The courses show you how to help in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources. You'll prepare to work in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions. You'll learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals while you acquire the skills you'll need to work with a variety of people in various work settings. Want an exciting job where every day is different? Then click now and learn more!

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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 bank trust departments, as well as in attorneys' offices. Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience.

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Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement on-line or in a traditional classroom setting, in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College's 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, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.

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This program is designed for the individual who wishes to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on a full-time or part-time basis for upward career mobility or to respond to employer requests for broadened health-services skills. This degree will support an expanded professional role with stronger communication skills, enhanced assessment skills, and the ability to better understand and respond to an increasingly diverse community.

Students enrolled in the program choose from an array of daytime and evening courses. A maximum of 90 credits can be transferred. Graduates may find mid-level management positions in healthcare organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies.

In response to the needs of the healthcare industry, graduates of this program should be able to
_ demonstrate eligibility for management positions in the health services industry;
_ write and speak effectively, read and listen critically, and handle learning resources effectively;
_ interpret and analyze healthcare and historical data;
_ identify the human values which govern responsible moral choice and apply fundamental human beliefs in a critical and reasoned manner;
_ expand their practice capabilities;
_ enhance interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration; and
_ coordinate a successful job search.

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Human resource management majors gain the flexibility to apply their skills in a variety of management settings.

While enrolled in this program of study, you will focus on the various aspects of the recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees within an organization. After graduating from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter entry-level positions within a human resource department. The core classes in human resource management-related fields are complemented by general education offerings that add breadth and depth to the curriculum.

Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to

• understand the various components of human resource management;
• develop effective rational decision-making skills for selection and retention of employees;
• design and maintain effective personnel training and development programs;
• integrate knowledge of current ethical issues in labor relations;
• use individual understanding and critical thinking regarding management skills necessary to achieve successful results;
• understand the needs assessment process and its role in training development;
• operate cutting-edge human resource management technology;
• recognize and respond to the different staffing strategies which support varying business strategies for the organization;
• apply strategic methods for working productively with diverse groups of people; and
• coordinate a successful job search.

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The online bachelor's degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney's offices, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks. This paralegal degree online provides knowledge of legal office procedures, delivery of legal services, legal research and writing and paralegal training in professional skills, general education, and technical competencies.

With the online paralegal degree from Virginia College, you can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected.

This online bachelor degree program in paralegal studies is designed for those who require a degree for entry into the workforce or for advancement in a current position. It is especially helpful for those who may have accumulated credits toward a paralegal degree or who may already hold an associate degree in paralegal studies.