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At NOVA, your success is our success. With nine Areas of Study, you can be confident in your future.

Management skills are evergreen – they never go out of style. Do you have what it takes to be a business leader?

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
NOVA’s Business courses serve students at all stages of their careers: high school graduates, those who are just starting out and experienced management professionals.

Math and computers can be intimidating for a lot of people. But, for the right person, they can be fun. If you have a mind for numbers, NOVA is the place to get started.

Mathematics & Computer Science is designed for transfer to four-year colleges with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program.
Broaden your education with electives in English, History, Fine Arts, etc.

Take on big questions, and discover big truths. If you love research, experimentation, and testing a hypothesis – then a career in science may be just what you’re looking for.

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
Although general requirements may be transferred from other institutions, specific math and science requirements must be fulfilled at NOVA.

Maybe you’ve heard that Liberal Arts degrees are impractical. Don’t believe it. Learn to think critically and communicate effectively – those skills can boost any career trajectory.

Liberal Arts, Languages and Social Sciences is designed for transfer to four-year colleges with Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs.
The diversity of programs offers students an enriched knowledge of humanities while teaching students how to think and communicate.

Art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. Plenty of companies are looking for creative thinkers who love to solve problems. Does that sound like you?

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
NOVA offers programs in digital media, as well as traditional media like ceramics and printmaking.

Engineering is a mindset, as much as it is a skillset. You learn to understand complex processes, and thus how the world works. And then, you gain the ability to change it.

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
Although general requirements may be transferred from other institutions, specific math and science requirements must be fulfilled at NOVA.

Do you want to feel good about your career? Of course, you do. Nothing is more rewarding than nurturing young minds or otherwise serving your community.

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
In addition to the A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development, one-year certificate programs are also available.

IT professionals are the engines for technology-driven businesses. Choose from varied career paths, and solve difficult challenges.

Transfer is not always the goal, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
NOVA’s IT curriculum is designed for both newcomers to the field, as well as mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their skills.

Nurses and allied health professionals serve a vital role and save lives. The unique qualities of caregivers are in high demand in the health care industry.

Transfer is not the primary goal of an A.A.S. degree, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to senior institutions.
The NOVA Nursing curriculum is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

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