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Overview of Potomac College
Located in the nation’s capital, Potomac College educates working professionals in preparation for specific careers in business and information technology. The college offers the convenience of time and location, and the experiential learning the students seek. Academic programs have been carefully designed to integrate classroom theory and relevant practical experience. Potomac College strives to maximize the tools available to its students to enable them to succeed. In addition, Potomac College has launched its Distance Education (online programs) offering adult learners the flexibility to manage the demands of their busy schedules for a portion, or their entire course of study 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The college is accredited by 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 500 students divided between three campuses (Washington, D.C. Campus, Herndon, VA Campus and Online Campus) based on `08 government data. The majority of students are working adults who attend the school part-time. Our diverse community of learners work in a variety of positions and internships in the Federal and Local Governments, Corporations, Non-profits, Medical and International organizations.
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.)
Business And Management
Computer Science And Engineering
Liberal Arts
Medical Administration
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
District of Columbia
Virginia
Online
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