Degree Completion – Associates Degree

Maybe you have completed a diploma or certificate program but cannot relocate to take an Associate Degree on a campus. Maybe circumstances led you to leave college before you could complete your degree. Maybe you’ve been interested in a wide variety of subjects and have attended several colleges, in different majors. If these situations sound familiar, Vista College may have an academic solution for you.

Degree CompletionThe Vista College Degree Completion program prepares you with the knowledge and training necessary to excel in a global economy. The ability to learn new information and obtain real-world skills wherever you are and whenever you want* removes barriers to pursuing your dream.

Is the Degree Completion Program Right For You?

Vista College has specifically designed the Degree Completion Program for:

  • People needing an Associate Degree to advance on the job.
  • Graduates of community colleges, tribal colleges, colleges of technology and other diploma or certificate programs.
  • Military personnel and Veterans.
  • Those who has previously started a degree and were unable to finish.

Program Length & Transfer Credit Policy

The length of time required to complete a Degree Completer will vary according to previous coursework completed.  Transferring your credits doesn’t need to be difficult. At Vista College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

At Vista College, we understand that you:

  • Want to graduate as soon as possible.
  • Want your previous learning experience to be recognized.
  • Don’t want to guess at how your credits will transfer.
  • Don’t want to retake courses you’ve already taken.

Our transfer specialists conduct a thorough evaluation of your previous transcripts to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

No matter the Associates program you enroll in, you may be eligible to take advantage of:

  • Transferring up to 50% of the credits required to complete your degree.
  • Credits accepted from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions.
    Accreditation body must be recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher.
  • Credit through prior learning, work, or military experience.
    • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge.
  • Submit a military transcript.

View our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

Program Offerings

Vista College currently offers the following programs for Degree Completion:

  • Business Administration (Associate)
  • Medical Office/Information Specialist (Associate)
  • Networking Administration (Associate)
  • Paralegal (Associate)

About the Online Classroom

Vista College Online offers an interactive learning environment. Inside the virtual classroom you will find lecture notes, images, videos and more designed to provide you with the same quality of education you would receive in the classroom. Discussion boards with your classmates and instructor and email exchanges keep you constantly connected and engaged in the online community.

By taking advantage of the flexible scheduling* option with Vista College Online, you are committing to a quality online learning experience designed to meet your educational needs.

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*Students must complete required academic activity within specified timeframe

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