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Potomac College

Potomac College

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

  • Schedules designed for working professionals
  • Blend of theoretical and practical study
  • Earn an associate’s degree in as little as 18 months

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.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

  • Accounting

Computer Networking

  • Computer and Information Systems Security

Information Technology

  • Information Technology

International

  • International Business/Trade/Commerce

Management and Administration

  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration General
  • Management Science General

Marketing

  • Management Science General

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

e-Business/ e-Commerce

  • Business/Commerce General
  • Management Information Systems General

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor

Campus Locations

District of Columbia

  • Washington

Virginia

  • Herndon

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