Education

AREA SCHOOLS
Virginia Beach has 56 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and 11 high schools, and a number of secondary/post-secondary specialty centers, including the Renaissance Academy, Advanced Technology Center, Technical and Career Education Center, and Adult Learning Center. Auxiliaries include the Adult Learning Center; Virginia Beach Central Academy; Open Campus; Advanced Technology Center; Technical and Career Education Center for senior high students; the Center for Effective Learning for middle school students; and the Old Donation Center for the Talented and Gifted for elementary students. District headquarters is located at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Virginia Beach. For information, call (757) 263-1949, or go to the website http://www.vbschools.com 

The area is well served by private educational resources. There are 90 preschool and kindergarten facilities and over 60 private primary and secondary schools. There is a diversity of Catholic, Christian and Independent schools who welcome your inquiries. Leading college preparatory facilities in the area include Cape Henry Collegiate School (grades pre-K through 12, Virginia Beach) and Norfolk Academy (grades K through 12). Both Norfolk Academy and Cape Henry Collegiate School have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools within the past two years. Other large private schools in the area include Norfolk Christian, Greenbriar Christian, Nanesmond Suffolk Academy, Catholic High, St. Gregory's, St. Matthews, Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, Friends School and Williams School.

For private schools in Virginia Beach:
http://www.privateschoolreview.com/ county_private_schools/stateid/VA/county/51810

For Norfolk Public Schools:
http://www.nps.k12.va.us
 
For Chesapeake Public Schools:
http://www.cpschools.com/index.php

For Portsmouth Public Schools:
http://www.pps.k12.va.us

NAVY COLLEGE OFFICE
The Navy College Office (NCO) at Naval Air Station Oceana is located in Building 531, on the corner of "E" Avenue. and Laser Road, open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 433-3129. The Navy College Office at Dam Neck Annex is located at Building 199 at 1905 Regulus Ave., Room 142, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 492-6183/6450.

COUNSELING
Navy College counselors provide academi6c and vocational counseling services which include: looking at the SMART to review college credit recommended from military experience; considering an education plan; referral and enrollment into SOCNAV, NCPDLP and other school programs; use of the DANTES testing program; information on school funding such as Tuition Assistance, Veterans' Benefits, descriptive materials on college and vocational correspondence courses; referral to the Navy College Learning Center; distance learning options and career placement testing as needed.

GROUP COUNSELING—COLLEGE
ORIENTATION WORKSHOP
Offered every Tuesday at 11 a.m., this workshop focuses on tuition assistance and other Navy College voluntary education programs. The workshop is required for new tuition assistance users; recommended for those who need a review of the tuition assistance program; and is strongly recommended for new students who are interested in individual counseling with one of our counselors. The class lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

NAVY COLLEGE LEARNING CENTER
Tuition-free, computer-based courses are offered in language arts, mathematics, reading and science. The courseware covers skills through high school and preparation for college. In addition, there are courses that can enhance work skills, such as applied math, data skills, reading for information and writing in the workplace. Ideal candidates are those preparing to take the ASVAB, GED, SAT, ACT, multiple CLEP or DSST exams, college placement tests or just needing basic review. The center is open to all active duty, reserve, retired personnel, their adult family members and Delayed Entry Personnel. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 531, Suite 106, telephone 437-2895.

SMART (SAILOR/MARINE AMERICAN
COUNCIL ON EDUCATION REGISTRY TRANSCRIPT)
The SMART is an electronic transcript available for each Sailor and Marine, approved by American Council on Education (ACE), to validate military occupational experience and training. SMART lists occupations held, Navy schools completed with ACE recommended credit, Marine Correspondence courses, college-level exams completed and other learning experiences. Sailors may request an unofficial SMART by logging on the Navy College website at https://www.navy college.navy.mil or by visiting the Navy College Office. An official SMART is required for college enrollment and may be ordered through the Navy College Office or by using the SMART Official Transcript request form.

UNITED SERVICES MILITARY
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
USMAP is a formal military training program which provides active duty Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. This program allows active duty personnel to receive recognition for skills learned through one's rate. The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion. There are multiple ways to contact USMAP including the following: NETPDTC.USMAP@navy.mil. A link on this program is available at the Navy College website: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR
AFLOAT COLLEGE EDUCATION (NCPACE)
The Navy sponsors tuition-free college courses for seagoing UICs. There are two platforms—Instructor and technology-based learning. Sea-going squadrons on the base may request technology-based programs for their personnel to be offered in their workspaces. Interested commands should contact the Navy College Office at 433-3129. More on NCPACE: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil 

VIRGINIA TIDEWATER CONSORTIUM/
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER
A Consortium representative provides financial counseling and information in support of local state consortium schools including Tidewater Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College, Old Dominion University, Regent University and Norfolk State University. A Consortium rep is available at NAS Oceana Wednesday afternoon in Building 531, Suite 100. The rep visits Dam Neck on selected Fridays. The remainder of the week, the representative visits other local naval installations. Appointments with the rep can be scheduled through the Navy College Office.

NAVY COLLEGE CENTER
The Navy College Center is a service located at Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center in Pensacola, Fla. The center is staffed 14 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions about the Navy College Program and to help sailors and Marines with the SMART and to document degrees earned on active duty. They can be reached by going to the website https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/mail.html or by telephone at (877) 253-7122, DSN 922-1828.

NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAM
DISTANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS
In an effort to make rate-related degrees even more accessible to Sailors, the Navy has developed partnerships with colleges and universities from all over the country, providing Associate and Bachelor degrees while maximizing credit from military ratings and service schools. This program also provides distance-learning courses in a variety of formats including videotape, paper, Internet and CD-ROM. Several of the partnership schools visit Navy College throughout the month including Coastline Community College, Excelsior College, Thomas Edison State College, University of Maryland and Vincennes University. Appointments for these reps are available at Navy College Oceana by calling 433-3129 and at Dam Neck Annex by calling 492-6183. The complete list of Navy partner schools is available at the Navy College website: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil.

DEFENSE ACTIVITY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL
EDUCATION SUPPORT (DANTES)
The mission of DANTES supports the voluntary education functions of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including all military services and Reserve components. DANTES provides nontraditional education programs to include Examination programs, Independent Study, External Degree Programs, Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Programs, Service-members' Opportunity Colleges and military evaluations. DANTES provides the Navy College with reference publications, manuals and handbooks, audiovisual training aids, posters and brochures.

EXAMINATION PROGRAM
Many testing services are available to military personnel through Navy College: General Education Development (GED) Exam; Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT); American College Test (ACT); college credit by exams including eCLEP General and Subject Exams, electronic DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (ibtDSST) and Excelsior College Exams (ECE). There are over 70 eCLEP and ibtDSST computer-based exams for college credit which provide immediate feedback to the test taker. Sample test materials for the CLEP, DSST and ECE are available at several websites including http://www.nko.navy.mil , http://www.GetCollegeCredit.com/materials.htm and http://www.excelsior.edu. The testing office administers multiple foreign language exams (i.e. DLAB, DLPT, OPI) as well as professional certification and college distance learning exams. Testing services are not limited to the above. Many testing services are also available to dependents, retirees and base civilians. For a schedule or additional information, contact Navy College Oceana at 433-3129/6183 for NCO Dam Neck Annex.

SERVICE MEMBER'S OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE (SOC)
SOC is a network of hundreds of colleges and universities whose policies and programs are designed to help meet the higher education needs of service members. SOC has developed a degree program known as SOCNAV, which includes a network of associate and bachelor degrees designed to meet the special needs of naval personnel and SOCMAR to meet the needs of Marines. On-base college programs are members of SOC.

ECPI - COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Offers undergraduate courses towards several Associate and Bachelor degrees while offering courses leading to several different computer certifications. POC at NAS Oceana: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Building 531, Room T101, 491-5755. Outreach is provided second and fourth Tuesdays each month to Dam Neck Annex, Building 199, Room 141.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Offers courses toward Airframes and Powerplant licensure; Associate degrees in Professional Aeronautics and Aviation Maintenance Management, Bachelor degree programs in Technical Operations, Aviation Business Administration and Professional Aeronautics, and a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science with specializations in aviation management, operations, aeronautics and safety. POC at NAS Oceana: 437-8061, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Building 531, Suite 103.

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
Saint Leo offers undergraduate programs to include: Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice and Business Administration. They have Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in Religion, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship, Family Business and Business Administration with specializations in Management, Technology Management, Accounting and Marketing. There are also Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Health Care Management, Computer Information Systems and Social Work. Master Degree programs are also available. POC at NAS Oceana: (757) 428-8395, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Building 531, Suite 105, and Dam Neck Annex each Thursday, Building 199, Room 141, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 492-6183. Please visit our website at http://www.saint leo.edu/shrc or contact us at south hampton roadscenter@saintleo.edu.

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Offers multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees in many disciplines in the local area in a traditional classroom format as well as via online and distance learning courses. POC at NAS Oceana: 491-5109, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 531, Suite 100 and at Dam Neck: 492-5173, Thursday, Building 199, Room 141, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Offers courses towards various associate degree programs including General Studies and a unique Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, offered in accelerated semesters, enabling students to complete the degree in two years or less. The degree is transferable to Old Dominion University's Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology. POC at NAS Oceana: 491-4385, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Building 531, Suite 100. POC at Dam Neck: 492-3749, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building 199, Room 144A.

TROY UNIVERSITY
Offers several local graduate programs. Courses can be taken in the classroom or online leading to a Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Management and Public Administration. An EMBA (Executive MBA) is offered through distance learning. POC at NAS Oceana: Building 531, Suite 100, 425-2066, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Dam Neck: 492-8127, Monday and Wed- nesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 199, Room 141.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Training. Enrollment is open to all active duty personnel and civil service personnel who have technical training and at least two years of work experience in an occupational specialty. POC at Dam Neck: 422-4352, Building 199, Room 144b, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Offers a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Counseling at Naval Station Norfolk. POC: 423-8929, Building CEP 87, Naval Station, Norfolk. A NSU rep is available at Dam Neck, Building 199, Room 141, on the second and fourth Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 492-6183.

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Offers graduate courses leading to a Master's degree in Systems Management and Contract and Acquisition Management with various concentrations and a certificate in computer networking. FIT rep is available at Dam Neck, Building 199, Room 141, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 492-6183.

ON-BASE SCHEDULES
Programs and courses on the base are offered in accelerated terms, varying in length from eight week to 16-week semesters. Some of the schools offer special weekend programs and many also offer online and distance learning courses. All of the undergraduate institutions offer eight to nine week terms, five times per year. Accelerated graduate programs are offered in nine to 10 week cycles. The Navy College Learning Center offers a condense eight day session which runs eight hours a day.

STUDENT RESOURCES
Navy College Office, Resource Room is located inside of the Navy College Office in Building 531, Suite 101b. The Resource Room has computers with Internet connection for student use for NKO courses, distance learning, SMART look up, studying and student references. The Resource Room is open during Navy College hours. Call 433-3129 for more information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
There are a number of federally funded programs that assist students in pursuing higher education. Navy Tuition Assistance—Available to active duty personnel. See current policy information by logging onto the Navy College website at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil. Veterans' Educational Benefits—The latest information on Veteran's Benefits programs can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ .Other resources  are available in the office including the Virginia Consortium rep. Appointments are available by contacting the Navy College Office.  read more...

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