Vista College Online | Online Degree Programs

About

Our mission is YOUR SUCCESS!

When you succeed, we succeed. That is why we provide high-quality, specialized career preparation for all our students. Our goal is to help you find your rewarding career.

Our Mission Statement:

To provide high-quality, specialized career preparation or enhancement to meet and cope with technological changes resulting in employment and career success.

You can quickly earn a diploma, an associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree in your chosen field so you can be in your career as soon as possible. The training and skills you gain will prepare you for some of the most exciting careers today. Our programs are in the fields of allied health, business administration and leadership, legal, and operations and project management.

Our degree and diploma courses prepare you with the hands-on experience valued by employers. Leading up to graduation, you will work with the Career Services Department where you’ll benefit from career services assistance in locating employment opportunities.

Why go to college after high school?

“Full-time workers with an associate degree earn 17.7% more than those that only graduated High School.” Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015 (www.bls.gov) Vista College courses combine classroom training, laboratory skills and hands-on experience to give you competitive tools you’ll need to succeed.

If you’ve been struggling to get a job, an education with Vista College could be your ticket to a better future for you and your family.

COVID - 19 Update

Take control of your future today. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve temporarily moved ground campus classes to live online sessions. You’ll get the same high-quality training and support, which you’ll put to work when hands-on classes start back up on-campus.

Accreditation

Vista College ground campuses are accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Vista College online campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Consumer information may be viewed at VistaCollege.edu

Online Programs

Program Listings

Associate Degree Programs
- Business Administration and Leadership, AAS (online)
  The online associate degree in Business Administration and Leadership is an evidence-based program designed to provide students with a comprehensive platform from which to build a career in service, retail, and other general business sectors. Students will learn management and leadership skills, as well as four fundamental business disciplines: leadership, marketing, strategy and finance. Throughout the program, students can demonstrate their mastery of topics by earning digital competency badges in management, communication, and leadership through individual assessments and application projects. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment in business offices, government agencies, service and retail industries, or any other type of business or office environment. Graduates may work in roles such as administrative assistant, customer service representative, or office manager. Upon completion of the program, an Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded.
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- Medical Administrative Assistant, AAS (online)
  The online Associate of Applied Science Degree for Medical Administrative Assistants is an evidence-based program, focused on front-office duties and administrative functions within healthcare organizations. The associate degree program provides a combination of academic theory through the general education courses and technical skills through the technical courses that are necessary for today’s medical office environment. Throughout the program, professionalism, patient relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice and proper communication skills are emphasized.
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Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Business Administration, BS (online)
  The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management provides students with a strong working knowledge of the fundamental disciplines of: Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Project Management, Computer Information Systems and Marketing. Graduates possess general business, technical, and communication skills required for today’s management and leadership positions. The Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree is highly desired for many positions in a variety of industries including General Management, Business Analysts, Marketing and Brand Managers, Sales and Customer Service Professionals, and a variety of positions in government, non-profit, and health services.
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Diploma
- Business Administration and Leadership, Diploma (online)
  Vista College’s evidence-based Diploma in Business Administration and Leadership is designed to provide students with a comprehensive platform from which to build a career in service, retail, and other general business sectors. It covers four fundamental disciplines: leadership, marketing, strategy and finance. Each course provides students with management and leadership skills to apply in the real world for maximum impact. Throughout the program, students can demonstrate their mastery of topics by earning digital competency badges in management, communication, and leadership through individual assessments and application projects. Upon completion of the program, a diploma is awarded.
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Campus Programs

Beaumont, TX
- Certificate
  - Cosmetology, Certificate
    Vista College's Cosmetology program is designed to help you earn your certification and into a new role as a professional stylist in less than one year*.
    
    The Cosmetology program offered at Vista College combines classroom instruction with real-world salon application. Our cosmetology training classes are small and focused. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a professional stylist during the time you spend at Vista College.
- Diploma
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
Las Cruces, NM
- Certificate
  - Cosmetology, Certificate
    Vista College's Cosmetology program is designed to help you earn your certification and into a new role as a professional stylist in less than one year*.
    
    The Cosmetology program offered at Vista College combines classroom instruction with real-world salon application. Our cosmetology training classes are small and focused. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a professional stylist during the time you spend at Vista College.
- Diploma
  - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Diploma
    With Vista College's diploma program, you’ll learn valuable skills from leaders in the HVAC industry. Our real-world, hands-on training is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge that will benefit you throughout your career. The program instructors are NCCER-certified. After you gain a few years of field experience as an HVAC technician, you may be able to pursue work in a supervisory position or even open your own HVAC company.
  - Information Technology (IT), Diploma
    Vista College's Information Technology Diploma program will prepare you to look for an entry-level job in the IT field. After you graduate, you can seek employment in any organization that uses technology in their operations. Some of the job titles IT professionals can have include engineer, programmer, website producer, webmaster, and network administrator.
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
  - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (MIBC), Diploma
    Vista College’s Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma Program is designed to give you the knowledge and resources you need to start a career as an MIBC Specialist. Courses focus on topics such as medical terminology, medical office procedures, diagnostics coding, pharmacology, computerized medical billing, anatomy, physiology, health information management, and more.
  - Practical Nurse
    Our LVN/LPN training (Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse) will prepare you to care for people who are sick, injured, disabled or recovering.
    Under the supervision of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, dentist, or podiatrist, your responsibilities in a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, nursing home or private home may include:
    Providing care and evaluation of clients with various medical diagnoses
    Administering medication safety and competently
    Performing wound assessment and care
    Assuring patient safety and injury prevention
    Working with multiple healthcare personnel, including physicians, registered nurses, respiratory and physical therapists, dietitians, and nursing assistants
    Through classroom and laboratory work, your hands-on Vocational/Practical Nurse studies will include real-world instruction in:
    Health Science
    Pharmacology
    Nursing Skills
    Professional Development
    Child Health Nursing
    Maternal Newborn Nursing
    And more…
    Our LPN/LVN training can prepare you to take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Vocational/Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), obtain your license and begin your career immediately.
College Station, TX
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Medical Assisting, AAS
    At Vista College, our goal is to provide our students with the knowledge, experience and confidence to launch their career as a medical assistant. We do this by providing a variety of educational opportunities for our students such as hands-on training, laboratory experience, lectures and so much more. Our medical assistant classes provides comprehensive education and training on medical terminology, pharmacology, human anatomy, medical billing and coding, and more. Some graduates have the opportunity to work as an extern, which allows them apply their knowledge, gain experience and network with potential employers.
  - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (MIBC), AAS
    To help students work towards a career in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Vista College has devised a robust curriculum featuring the latest foundational coursework. Vista College instructors are passionate about helping students reach their goals. MIBC technicians serve as direct liaisons between healthcare and insurance providers and are responsible for answering insurance reimbursement questions, and analyze, organize, and evaluate health insurance claims forms by coding diseases, therapies, procedures, and more.
- Diploma
  - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Diploma
    With Vista College's diploma program, you’ll learn valuable skills from leaders in the HVAC industry. Our real-world, hands-on training is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge that will benefit you throughout your career. The program instructors are NCCER-certified. After you gain a few years of field experience as an HVAC technician, you may be able to pursue work in a supervisory position or even open your own HVAC company.
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
Longview, TX
- Certificate
  - Cosmetology, Certificate
    Vista College's Cosmetology program is designed to help you earn your certification and into a new role as a professional stylist in less than one year*.
    
    The Cosmetology program offered at Vista College combines classroom instruction with real-world salon application. Our cosmetology training classes are small and focused. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a professional stylist during the time you spend at Vista College.
- Diploma
  - Dental Assistant, Diploma
    In less than one year, Vista College's program will take you through classroom instruction and real-world practical experience that employers are looking for. You will learn about how to work with dental equipment such as x-ray machines, how to prevent cross-contamination, understand the scope of oral hygiene and common oral problems like gum disease, and how to optimize the patient experience.
  - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Diploma
    With Vista College's diploma program, you’ll learn valuable skills from leaders in the HVAC industry. Our real-world, hands-on training is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge that will benefit you throughout your career. The program instructors are NCCER-certified. After you gain a few years of field experience as an HVAC technician, you may be able to pursue work in a supervisory position or even open your own HVAC company.
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
Killeen, TX
- Certificate
  - Cosmetology, Certificate
    Vista College's Cosmetology program is designed to help you earn your certification and into a new role as a professional stylist in less than one year*.
    
    The Cosmetology program offered at Vista College combines classroom instruction with real-world salon application. Our cosmetology training classes are small and focused. You will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a professional stylist during the time you spend at Vista College.
- Diploma
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
Fort Smith, AR
- Diploma
  - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Diploma
    With Vista College's diploma program, you’ll learn valuable skills from leaders in the HVAC industry. Our real-world, hands-on training is designed to provide you with skills and knowledge that will benefit you throughout your career. The program instructors are NCCER-certified. After you gain a few years of field experience as an HVAC technician, you may be able to pursue work in a supervisory position or even open your own HVAC company.
  - Industrial Maintenance Technician
    Receive in-depth training that may enable you to find a satisfying career as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. Vista College's program includes 10 courses that cover key areas such as industrial plant and production machinery installation, repair, and fabrication. You can earn your Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma in as little as 50 weeks with an average of just 18 hours of training per week.
  - Information Technology (IT), Diploma
    Vista College's Information Technology Diploma program will prepare you to look for an entry-level job in the IT field. After you graduate, you can seek employment in any organization that uses technology in their operations. Some of the job titles IT professionals can have include engineer, programmer, website producer, webmaster, and network administrator.
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
El Paso, TX
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Criminal Justice, AAS
    The Criminal Justice Associate Degree program at Vista College provides the solid educational foundation you need to get started as a Criminal Justice professional. Through your studies, you will also gain valuable insight into the criminal mind as you discover the many facets of criminal behavior. You can earn your AAS Degree in Criminal Justice online or by attending classes during the day or evening at one of our campuses in Texas.The Criminal Justice Associate Degree program at Vista College provides the solid educational foundation you need to get started as a Criminal Justice professional. Through your studies, you will also gain valuable insight into the criminal mind as you discover the many facets of criminal behavior. You can earn your AAS Degree in Criminal Justice online or by attending classes during the day or evening at one of our campuses in Texas.
  - Information Technology (IT), AAS
    Vista College's AAS Degree program in Information Technology will prepare you to seek out opportunities to step into any of the following roles: Network Administrator, Network Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Network Administration Lead, Network Software Administrator, IT Tech Support. With your new educational foundation, you can become an indispensable part of a successful company’s operations or a valued resource in a startup.
  - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (MIBC), AAS
    To help students work towards a career in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Vista College has devised a robust curriculum featuring the latest foundational coursework. Vista College instructors are passionate about helping students reach their goals. MIBC technicians serve as direct liaisons between healthcare and insurance providers and are responsible for answering insurance reimbursement questions, and analyze, organize, and evaluate health insurance claims forms by coding diseases, therapies, procedures, and more.
  - Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS
    Faced with an aging and growing population, our society needs a continuous supply of highly-trained medical lab technicians. Vista College's Medical Lab Technician Associate’s Degree program can prepare students for a career in as few as 18 months.*
  - Paralegal, AAS
    When you earn a Paralegal Associate of Applied Science Degree, you’re giving yourself the chance to have a fulfilling career in a law office or corporate legal department. With your Associcate Degree, you’ll be able to seek work under the tutelage of an attorney who specializes in criminal law, family law, civil litigation, contract law, estate planning, or another area of the law.
- Diploma
  - Electrical Technician, Diploma
    Electrical mechanics need the proper educational foundation to make a favorable impression on potential employers, which Vista College's program will provide. Vista College's in-depth program covers all of the critical aspects of the apprentice electrician position, including electrical service and commercial and residential wiring applications. The program instructors are NCCER trained and certified. Vista College's program helps prepare you to start a new career in less than a year.*
  - Information Technology (IT), Diploma
    Vista College's Information Technology Diploma program will prepare you to look for an entry-level job in the IT field. After you graduate, you can seek employment in any organization that uses technology in their operations. Some of the job titles IT professionals can have include engineer, programmer, website producer, webmaster, and network administrator.
  - Medical Administrative Assistant, Diploma
    The Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma is an evidence-based program, focused on front-office duties and administrative functions within healthcare organizations. The diploma program provides a combination of academic theory through the general education courses and technical skills through the technical courses that are necessary for today’s medical office environment. Throughout the program, professionalism, patient relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice and proper communication skills are emphasized.
  - Medical Assisting, Diploma
    The Medical Assisting Diploma program offers a mixture of hands-on, classroom, and laboratory training. The program focuses topics such as medical terminology, administrative procedures, pharmacology, laboratory skills, human anatomy and physiology, medical billing and coding, and much more.
  - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding (MIBC), Diploma
    Vista College’s Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma Program is designed to give you the knowledge and resources you need to start a career as an MIBC Specialist. Courses focus on topics such as medical terminology, medical office procedures, diagnostics coding, pharmacology, computerized medical billing, anatomy, physiology, health information management, and more.
  - Pharmacy Technician
    Busy pharmacists count on pharmacy technicians to keep their departments running. At hospitals, retail pharmacies and care facilities, pharmacy technicians track prescriptions, manage inventory, and help fill orders. They are communicators, working together with clinical teams, or directly with retail customers, ensuring the safe delivery of medications. With growth in the healthcare industry, it’s an in-demand role. If you would like to be a pharmacy technician, now is the time to train.
    At Vista College, we provide all the tools to get you Day 1 Ready for these jobs in under a year. * We’ve designed our accredited Pharmacy Technician training program based on the specialized skills employers demand. Instructors with years of experience teach hands-on courses covering pharmacology, procurement, billing, patient assistance and more. You’ll graduate prepared for your certification exams: the State Board of Pharmacy Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician and the National Pharmacy Technical Board Examination as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. With a pharmacy technician license, you can pursue jobs in a variety of settings, including:
    Retail Pharmacies
    Hospitals
    Care Facilities
    Mail-Order Pharmacies
    Infusion care and compounding pharmacies
    
    Our career training program goes beyond basic instruction. The externship program gives you valuable work experience in a pharmacy technician job setting. Vista College personalized career services focus on all aspects of career readiness, from finding the right jobs to resume building to interview prep. We even help you prepare for your pharmacy technician certification exam. If you are ready for the challenge, contact us today for career readiness training that very few programs can match.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Council on Occupational Education
Carnegie Classification:
Unknown

Vista College

Associate Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Diploma

Beaumont, TX

Certificate

Diploma

Las Cruces, NM

Certificate

Diploma

College Station, TX

Associate Degree Programs

Diploma

Longview, TX

Certificate

Diploma

Killeen, TX

Certificate

Diploma

Fort Smith, AR

Diploma

El Paso, TX

Associate Degree Programs

Diploma

Institutional Accrediting Agency:

Carnegie Classification: