James Madison University offers two online degrees through the distance education program. These two degrees are in the field of information security and are intended to serve as continuing education for working professionals in the information security field. The degrees offered are a master's in computer information security and an MBA in information security. In addition to the master's degree, graduates of the computer information security program also receive two National Security Agency approved certificates: Information Systems Security Professionals and Information Systems Security Officers.
James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-6211
jmu.edu
Old Dominion University offers the most distance education options in the state. In addition to master's level programs, there are doctoral programs offered online. Graduate degrees are available through the colleges of arts & letters, education and health sciences. There are also degrees offered through video streaming, a synchronous option for students to view class lectures in real time. Degrees offered through this program include engineering, education, and occupational and technical studies.
Old Dominion University
5215 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23529
800-348-7926
odu.edu
The distance learning programs offered through Virginia Commonwealth University primarily supplement the on-campus offerings. However, the School of Allied Health has specifically designed programs that are offered online. The main program offered in this format is the master's of science in health administration, which is a 22-month program designed for health care professionals offered online with a limited residency requirement at the Richmond campus.
Virginia Commonwealth University
910 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23284
804-828-0100
vcu.edu