Virginia International University
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Virginia International University (VIU), established in 1998, is a private, non-profit institution of higher education located in Fairfax, Virginia
. The university offers degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels in computer science
and business management. VIU also offers language programs such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL
).
VIU was founded in August 1998 and by December was authorized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to launch its Master of Business Administration program. In August 1999, SCHEV granted the university the authority to offer additional diploma and certificate programs, followed by the Master of Science in Information Systems in April 2003.
Other highlights in the university’s history include its first commencement ceremony on May 4, 2006, and a commendation letter from the Virginia General Assembly House Joint Resolution Committee presented for the school’s 10th anniversary in April 2008.
(ACICS), a Washington DC based national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA).
VIU has also been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Recognition by CHEA affirms that standards and processes of accrediting organizations are consistent with quality, improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established.
VIU is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
(SCHEV) and approved by SCHEV to grant degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the bachelor’s and master’s levels of academic study.
VIU is authorized by the United States Custom and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enroll non-immigrant students. VIU is member of the American Council on Education (ACE). VIU is a member of Northern Virginia Technology Council.
Graduate:
Undergraduate:
Fairfax, Virginia
The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City is nevertheless the county seat....
. The university offers degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate
Graduate school
A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned a previous undergraduate degree...
levels in computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
and business management. VIU also offers language programs such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL
TESOL
TESOL may refer to:* The acronym "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages", used in English as a Foreign or Second Language * TESOL Inc., a professional organization based in the United States for people working in this field...
).
History
Virginia International University (VIU) was conceptually developed by long-time educator and mathematician Isa Sarac, Ph.D. [link to BIO?]. After research and consideration of several cities in the United States, Sarac finally chose to establish the university in Fairfax because of the city’s diverse population and proximity to Washington, DC. To this day, Sarac serves as the university’s president.VIU was founded in August 1998 and by December was authorized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to launch its Master of Business Administration program. In August 1999, SCHEV granted the university the authority to offer additional diploma and certificate programs, followed by the Master of Science in Information Systems in April 2003.
Other highlights in the university’s history include its first commencement ceremony on May 4, 2006, and a commendation letter from the Virginia General Assembly House Joint Resolution Committee presented for the school’s 10th anniversary in April 2008.
Accreditation
Virginia International University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and SchoolsAccrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is a non-profit education corporation recognized by both the United States Secretary of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an independent and autonomous national accrediting body that accredits institutions of...
(ACICS), a Washington DC based national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation is a United States organization of degree-granting colleges and universities. It identifies its purpose as providing national advocacy for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation in order to certify the quality of higher education...
(CHEA).
VIU has also been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Recognition by CHEA affirms that standards and processes of accrediting organizations are consistent with quality, improvement, and accountability expectations that CHEA has established.
VIU is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is the Commonwealth's coordinating body for higher education. SCHEV was established by the Governor and General Assembly in 1956...
(SCHEV) and approved by SCHEV to grant degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the bachelor’s and master’s levels of academic study.
VIU is authorized by the United States Custom and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enroll non-immigrant students. VIU is member of the American Council on Education (ACE). VIU is a member of Northern Virginia Technology Council.
Academic departments
Virginia International University (VIU) offers 2 undergraduate programs, 4 graduate programs, 4 undergraduate certificates, and 1 graduate certificate. The university also offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and continuing education. Classes are offered both on-campus and online.| Programs | |||
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Online programs
VIU currently offers the following degrees 100% online:Graduate:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Computer Science (MCS)
- Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS)
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BCS)
School of Continuing Education
Virginia International University’s Continuing Professional Education Series (CPES) provides career success training to others in the community including business professionals, high school students, unemployed individuals, and career switchers.Location
Virginia International University’s main location is 3957 Pender Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. VIU has two additional learning sites near the main location: 11200 Waples Mill Road, Suite 360 and 3953 Pender Drive, Suite 105.External links
- http://www.viu.edu/
- http://www.usjournal.com/en/students/campuses/viu.html
- http://profiles.studyusa.com/profiles.php?p=VA022&l=English
- http://www.euroeducation.net/studyusa/virginia_international_university/
- http://web.acics.org/accredited/partners.asp