At some point, it’s possible that your career will hit a ceiling. Fortunately, NOVA offers advanced training and industry-specific certifications to keep your trajectory moving forward. Many employers require certifications for advancement. But even the ones that don’t will value your knowledge and initiative.
Earn an A.A.S. or A.A.A. Degree
NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.) degrees prepare students for specialized careers in professional and technical fields. Take the next step with one of these programs:
Associate of Applied Arts
Associate of Applied Science
- Accounting, A.A.S.
- Administration of Justice, A.A.S.
- Administration of Justice: Homeland Security Specialization, A.A.S.
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S.
- American Sign Language to English Interpretation, A.A.S.
- Architecture Technology, A.A.S.
- Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
- Automotive Technology: Emissions Specialization, A.A.S.
- Biotechnology, A.A.S.
- Business Management, A.A.S.
- Construction Management Technology, A.A.S.
- Contract Management, A.A.S.
- Cybersecurity, A.A.S.
- Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, A.A.S.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Vascular Sonography Specialization, A.A.S.
- Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.
- Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.
- Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
- Engineering Technology: Data Center Operations Specialization, A.A.S.
- Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.
- Graphic Design, A.A.S.
- Graphic Design: Interactive Design Specialization, A.A.S.
- Health Information Management, A.A.S.
- Horticulture Technology, A.A.S.
- Horticulture Technology: Landscape Design Specialization, A.A.S.
- Hospitality Management, A.A.S.
- Hospitality Management: Food Service Management Specialization, A.A.S.
- Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.
- Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S.
- Interior Design, A.A.S.
- Marketing, A.A.S.
- Medical Laboratory Technology, A.A.S.
- Nursing, A.A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.
- Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.
- Photography and Media, A.A.S.
- Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.
- Radiation Oncology, A.A.S.
- Radiography, A.A.S.
- Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.
- Veterinary Technology, A.A.S.
Earn a Certificate
In some cases, a certificate might be a simpler way to hone your skillset. Choose from these certificate programs:
Certificate
- Accounting: Bookkeeping, Certificate
- Administration of Justice, Certificate
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Certificate
- Architectural Drafting, Certificate
- Contract Management, Certificate
- Dental Assisting, Certificate
- Early Childhood Development, Certificate
- General Education, Certificate
- Graphic Design: Multimedia Design, Certificate
- Hospitality Management: Culinary Arts, Certificate
- Hospitality Management: Meeting, Event, and Exhibition Management, Certificate
- Music Recording Technology, Certificate
- Professional Writing, Certificate
- Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor, Certificate
Career Studies Certificate
- Accounting, C.S.C.
- Administration of Justice: Advanced Forensic Investigation, C.S.C.
- Administration of Justice: General Forensic Investigation, C.S.C.
- Administration of Justice: National Security, C.S.C.
- Administration of Justice: Security Management, C.S.C.
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: HVAC-R and Facilities Services Technology, C.S.C.
- American Sign Language (ASL), C.S.C.
- Automotive Technology: Collision Repair Technology, C.S.C.
- Automotive Technology: Diesel Mechanics Technology, C.S.C.
- Automotive Technology: Maintenance and Light Repair, C.S.C.
- Biotechnology Lab Technician, C.S.C.
- Business Management: Business Information Technology, C.S.C.
- Business Management: Entrepreneurship, C.S.C.
- Business Management: Leadership Development, C.S.C.
- Construction Management Technology: Construction Supervision, C.S.C.
- Cybersecurity, C.S.C.
- Driver Education, C.S.C.
- Early Childhood Development, C.S.C.
- Early Childhood Development: Infant and Toddler Care, C.S.C.
- Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting and Design, C.S.C.
- Engineering Technology: Site Development, C.S.C.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS), C.S.C.
- Graphic Design: Web Design Specialist, C.S.C.
- Health Information Management: Clinical Data Coding, C.S.C.
- Health Information Technology, C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: Application Programming, C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: Database Specialist, C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: IT Technical Support, C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: Network Administration, C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: Network Engineering (Specialist), C.S.C.
- Information Systems Technology: Web Design and Development, C.S.C.
- Liberal Arts: Theatre, C.S.C.
- Marketing, C.S.C.
- Marketing: Marketing Management, C.S.C.
- Marketing: Promotion and Public Relations, C.S.C.
- Marketing: Social Media, C.S.C.
- Massage Therapy, C.S.C.
- Medical Laboratory Technology: Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA), C.S.C.
- Medical Laboratory Technology: Phlebotomy, C.S.C.
- Personal Training, C.S.C.
- Public History and Historic Preservation, C.S.C.
- Welding: Basic Techniques, C.S.C.