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Overview of Potomac College
Located in the nation’s capital, Potomac College educates men and women in preparation for specific careers in business and information technology. The philosophy of the school is to provide a proper balance between theoretical education and its practical application. The college has a second campus located in Herndon, VA.
The college has received accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Students attending the college can select to study for either an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree. Some associate degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months, while students can earn a bachelor’s degree in some programs in as little as three years. Broadly speaking, Potomac College offers programs in business and information systems (including security).
Potomac College Admissions and Financial Aid
While the school has an open admissions policy, students must still provide evidence of high school graduation or alternatively, a GED. There are several other documents that must be provided and there is a nominal application fee.
Students pursuing financial aid should fill out a FAFSA. Qualifying applicants may receive money from federal programs in the form of loans and grants.
Potomac College Faculty Quality
As a rule, instructors at the college have significant workplace experience to complement their academic backgrounds so the school’s goal of delivering a blended practical/theoretical education can be realized.
Student Body
There are about 400 students in total between the DC and Herndon locations, based on ’05 government data. In both locations, the majority of students attend the school part-time. The Washington location’s student population is overwhelmingly comprised of minority and female students with more than 85% reporting African-American heritage and women outnumbering men by about a 2:1 ratio. On the other hand, men are in the majority in Herndon, while there is still a significant minority presence there as well.
Student Life
A substantial portion of the school’s students have a job and/or other commitments while pursuing their degrees. The school’s class scheduling reflects this fact with evening and Saturday classes available.
Washington, DC is home to many top-shelf museums, professional sports teams, beautiful parks, cultural events and much more to keep students busy outside the confines of the college.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Accounting
Computer Networking
Information Technology
International
Management and Administration
Marketing
Medical and Dental Administration
e-Business/ e-Commerce
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
District of Columbia
Virginia
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