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{{/programs}}This program is in Voluntary Terminal Accreditation with AVMA-CVTEA and there is a moratorium on admissions effective May 1, 2024. Programs in Voluntary Terminal Accreditation are still accredited and graduates of a program at Voluntary Terminal Accreditation are considered graduates of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program.
While Ashworth College is no longer Accepting enrollments in our Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.
If you're interested in becoming a credentialed veterinary technician, Penn Foster’s AVMA-CVTEA accredited online Veterinary Technician Degree can help you prepare to take the first steps. Throughout your self-paced course work and externships, you can gain the knowledge and hands-on skills that can help you prepare to sit for the VTNE and start a new career.
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Penn Foster’s online Veterinary Technician Associate Degree is designed to help you build the skills and hands-on knowledge that can help you take the first steps toward becoming a vet tech. You’ll cover courses in animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and more. You’ll also participate in two clinical externships to apply what you learned online to real-world situations.
Then, you’ll sit for the VTNE to become a credentialed vet tech. The national pass rate for the VTNE is 70%. Penn Foster’s current pass rate is 72.17%.
Why Penn Foster?
Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 125 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits your busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study.
Learn at the speed that works best for you.
Develop the skills employers are looking for.
Choose the tuition payment plan that works for you.
What You’ll Learn with Penn Foster’s Vet Tech Degree
Penn Foster’s Online Veterinary Technician Curriculum
Through your four-semester degree program, you’ll build the necessary skills and knowledge to sit for the VTNE and take the next steps toward becoming a credentialed vet tech. Your classes include:
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technician is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Ashworth College is also accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Learn More About the Penn Foster Experience
Just like Ashworth College, at Penn Foster we believe the benefits of online learning can be life-changing—and should be accessible to all. That’s why our affordable programs are designed with you in mind. You're able to learn and develop new skills for exciting careers your way – on your schedule, at your speed.
"Penn foster gave me the opportunity to work on my own time while still holding down a job and being a single mother. The course work was at my own pace and I could do it all online, making it easier to complete work anytime, anywhere."
Next Steps
Once you graduate, you’ll be eligible to take national credentialing exams like the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) which is a requirement for employment in the field in many states. Once you graduate, you’ll be eligible to take national credentialing exams like the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) which is a requirement for employment in the field in many states. View VTNE test scores for Ashworth’s Vet Tech Students.
Veterinary Technician FAQs
Whether you’re new to online education or have taken an online course before, you may still have some questions about how it works. Here’s what you need to know.
While a vet tech degree may not be required to work in the field in all states, it can be an important credential to help you stand out when applying for vet tech jobs. Additionally, many states DO require you to be certified or registered as a veterinary technician, and earning an AVMA-accredited degree is necessary to pursue those industry-recognized credentials. By earning a veterinary technician degree and completing your clinical hours, you’re also building foundational skills that will be necessary to successfully complete your day-to-day duties as a vet tech.
As soon as you enroll, you gain access to the Ashworth College Central Network. It's an online toolkit that offers step-by-step guidance for building your resume, drafting cover letters, writing thank you notes, and more. Your lessons may refer you to the Ashworth College Central Network as you prepare to graduate and take new steps in your career. Even though we’re no longer accepting enrollments into this program, after you earn your degree, you'll still retain your account so you can sharpen your resume and interview skills anytime you need to.
Our online Veterinary Technician Associate Degree is entirely self-paced, meaning you can prepare for a career on your terms. While the average completion time for students is 6 months per semester, you’re given up to 4 years to complete the entire degree program.
After graduation, you may choose to sit for the VTNE. The VTNE is a nationally recognized credential that can be vital to starting a career as a veterinary technician. Once you’ve passed the VTNE, you can go on to become a certified or registered veterinary technician in your state. If you'd like to continue your education and increase your earning potential in the field, you can also enroll in the Veterinary Technology Bachelor’s Degree offered through our sister school, Penn Foster.
Veterinary technicians have a wide range of hands-on responsibilities including providing emergency care or nursing aid, administering x-rays, preparing animals for surgery, and more. As part of our program, you have the opportunity to develop these skills in a real-world clinical environment. We will provide students with advice and strategies to aid in the pursuit of finding a clinical site. And, unlike other vet tech programs, clinical experience hours are included in each semester.
Students and prospective students are advised to review the program’s health and safety policies located in the student catalog to help inform them of occupational risks to zoonotic diseases and rabies prevalence in the region they will be performing clinical skills.
Some students choose to use a fast track lab to complete some of their clinical skills on species which may be more difficult to access near the student’s home. Fast track labs, offer accelerated clinical experiences focusing on large and sometimes laboratory animal skills. However, it's key to recognize that these optional labs are hosted by third parties, so come with additional costs to students. The average expense ranges from $400 to $450, covering the lab itself, but students must also consider travel and lodging expenses. Students are advised to budget for all associated costs and make informed decisions to maximize the benefits of fast track labs.
State and local laws may restrict clinical experiences to those at least 18 years old.
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.
Our Psychology Associate Degree Curriculum provides a well-rounded education with introductory courses in psychology including human development, human relations, the psychology of personality, and the social impact of technology. From the relationship between environment and behavior to the factors that shape personality, you’ll gain an understanding of concepts that will serve you well as you continue your education and pursue a career in the field of psychology.
Semester 1
OR110 - Achieving Academic ExcellenceAchieve your true potential! This course will help you sharpen existing skills, build on your strengths, and discover the best ways to learn. You'll identify your learning styles, learn new behaviors to ensure college success, and maximize your learning as you complete your program of study.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Computers provides you with foundational skills and knowledge needed for today's technology-based careers. You'll learn the components of systems—from the CPU and memory to input devices and peripherals—and how these components interact with an operating system to perform critical tasks. Keeping current with fast-changing computer technologies, this course will discuss the computer technologies today that are allowing the creation of a virtualized mobile workforce. It will explore how computers connect to the internet, what services can be found online, and what dangers exist in the form of viruses, Trojans, and other malware. The course will also familiarize you with the basics of today's office productivity applications and help to establish a foundation for working with these different types of applications, including spreadsheets and presentation-creation tools.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
This course offers an introduction to basic writing skills that are especially relevant to academic assignments. The course focuses on APA paragraph development and organization in conjunction with a review of basic grammar and mechanics. The course also covers basic techniques for critically editing and revising one's work.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of technological advances over the span of human history. Topics include the interrelationship of technology and culture; ethics and morals as they relate to technological progress; energy; ecology; demography; war and politics; and the unintended consequences of globalization, including social inequality, climate change, and global warming.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, you'll learn concepts and theories about communication. You'll begin by studying intrapersonal communication, or how you view and talk to yourself. You'll learn how personality and self-concept influence how you work with others. You'll also look at interpersonal communication, including concepts such as conflict and criticism, and learn how these concepts influence not only relationships but also productivity at work. Finally, you'll study leadership: what makes a "good" leader; how leadership is "good" under differing circumstances; and how a leader can create trust in group members. You'll learn about the value of networking and how to network. In addition, you'll learn about cultural differences and diversity in the workplace.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
Semester 2
EN130 - English Composition IIThe ability to communicate well is essential to success in any professional environment. English Composition II is organized to provide you with a broad understanding of multiple types of written communication. Far from being just academic exercises, formal writing skills allow you to relate to the world in ever-increasing ways. Simply put, good writing is good thinking. As you master various techniques of effective writing, you'll note a change in the way you process information, and those around you (including your employer) will also note the transformation.
English Composition II begins with the assumption that you've attained basic writing skills through completion of English Composition I. So, in fact, English Composition II is a continuation of English Composition I. In that light, you'll be expected to access and review basic concepts covered in English Composition I and, in particular, the sections on grammar and mechanics.
English Composition II begins by offering you tips on college writing, active reading, and study strategies at the college level. Next, you'll explore the framework for drafting a college essay, including elaborate explorations for finding a topic, assessing your audience, and determining the purpose of your essay as you identify its thesis and craft a thesis statement.
Next, because college essays often require research, you'll be introduced to strategies for finding and using sources. Based on this preparatory foundation, you'll be challenged to analyze essays in all of the various rhetorical modes, which, in turn, will prepare you to write college-level essays for these different patterns of development.
The balance of this online text is devoted to the specifics of reading, analyzing, and writing college-level essays, including description, narration, illustration, process analysis, comparison and Contrast, classification and Division, definition, cause and Effect, argument, and business applications.
By the end of EN130, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
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This course explores introductory concepts in psychology. This course helps students to think like psychologists and understand why scientific and critical thinking is so important to the decisions they make in their own lives. This course provides an overview of psychology that emphasizes critical thinking, gender, and culture.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
This course builds on what you've learned in Introduction to Psychology I. That foundation included topics such as defining psychology, exploring the brain and nervous system, becoming familiar with sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, and the ways by which behavior is shaped by social and cultural influences. In this course, Introduction to Psychology II, we'll press onward to gain insights into an array of topics that include the basics of psychological research, genetics and evolution, sensation and perception, different types of consciousness, learning theories, thinking and intelligence, memory, motivation, theories of personality, emotions and stress management, development over the lifespan, an overview of psychological disorders and, finally, an exploration of treatments and therapies for addressing the various kinds of psychological disorders.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, you're introduced to concepts related to the behavior of individuals as members of the larger society as expressed in varying beliefs, norms, attitudes and attitude changes, along with basic ideas and concepts related to group influence and persuasion. Proceeding from this basic foundation, you'll explore the nature of group dynamics, cultural influences, conformity, attraction and intimacy, aggression and its sources, prejudice and its effects and sources, as well as the opposition of altruism and conflict in social life.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Credit Hours: 3
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The Associate of Science in Psychology program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education by combining a core set of general education courses with specialized courses in psychology. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, courses within the program discipline — such as Social Psychology, Human Growth and Development, and Psychology of Personality — focus on preparing students for careers within the psychology field.
After completing the Psychology program, students will be able to:
The Associate Degree in Psychology program can help you develop the knowledge and confidence you need to reach for your career goals. By integrating job search prep into your studies, Ashworth College gives you a hand along the way.
Getting an Associate in Psychology should be convenient and affordable. That’s why Ashworth College offers a selection of payment plans and gives you the option to transfer credits from another school for up to 75% of your degree. And you can get started on your first lesson as soon as you enroll.
Our online programs are flexible and so are our payment options. Choose the one that works best for you.
Our online tuition is designed to be affordable for your budget. Learn about our first payment match program2 by calling 1-800-957-5412 or you can request information today.
Our online API Program Name Associate Degree program is one of the most affordable programs of its kind in the country. See for yourself how we compare:
| College | Tuition + fees |
|---|---|
| Strayer University | $30,760 |
| Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) | $19,800 |
| Purdue Global | $34,770 |
| University of Phoenix | $20,626 |
| Ashworth College** | $8,254 |
Note: This chart is for illustration purposes only. Actual results will vary depending on the number of transfer credits brought into the program. Tuition rates were gathered from competing university websites March 21, 2024.
**Ashworth College total price is based on the current pricing for this program, including fees. Tuition cost subject to change and can vary based on transfer credits, payment plan choice, and other factors.
1 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.
2 The first payment match applies to the monthly pay plan and varies by program.
Psychology plays a part in a number of industries, from marketing and human resources to education. Understanding how the mind works and develops can make it easier to navigate an entry-level career and build strong working and personal relationships. Through an online Associate Degree in Psychology, you can build a foundational understanding of human behavior and personality while also learning important skills that are transferable to any career such as public speaking, writing, and data analysis.
In Ashworth’s online associate degree program, you’ll graduate with a degree that can help you prepare to take the next steps toward furthering your education in psychology, qualifying for entry-level jobs in many industries, and strengthening a broad range of sought-after skills.
Our online degree programs are entirely self-paced, so you can learn and build skills at the pace that works best for you and your busy life.
Online Psychology Associate Degree Curriculum
In your four-semester, online Psychology Associate Degree, you’ll work toward developing foundational knowledge in the field that can be beneficial in a variety of careers and help you prepare to further your psychology education. Your online psychology classes include:
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The more education you have, the more you’re likely to earn! Those with associate degrees earn 32% more, on average, than those with just a high school diploma†.
Learn how to effectively manage your personal life, deal effectively with others, and foster career success.
Gain the time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and strong communication skills required for success.
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Whether you’re new to online education or you have taken online classes before, you may still have questions about how Ashworth’s online degrees work. Here’s what you need to know.
Many companies place a high value on people who have an online Associate Degree in Psychology. That’s because it demonstrates a deep interest in understanding human relations and behavior and the self-motivation to gain professional-level knowledge. In fact, earning your Associate Degree in Psychology online should be appreciated by a variety of businesses and organizations because it involves skills that can be applied on numerous fronts, from customer service and human resources to sales, management, and more.
As soon as you enroll, you gain access to our career services platform, Ashworth College Central Network. It's an online toolkit that offers step-by-step guidance for building your resume, drafting cover letters, writing thank you notes, and more. Your lessons may refer you to the Ashworth College Central Network as you prepare to graduate and take new steps in your career. After you earn your degree, you'll retain your account so you can sharpen your skills anytime you need to.
Our online associate degrees are completely self-paced, so you can study psychology on your schedule! While many students can and do finish each semester of the program within 6 months, completing the entire program within about 2 years, we allow you up to 4 years from the date of your enrollment to complete your degree.
In your online Psychology Associate Degree, you’ll learn the fundamentals of psychology, as well as build skills vital to working in any industry! Through the four-semester degree, you’ll learn things like social psychology, human development, abnormal psychology, and the psychology of personality. You’ll also take classes on writing, public speaking, and mathematics for a well-rounded curriculum.
The big differences between a diploma and a degree in psychology are how long it takes to complete, what you learn, and what you’re qualified to do after graduation. Generally, a career diploma level education in psych will cover very foundational information while a degree will go more in-depth on topics in the field. Additionally, a career diploma can often be completed in a matter of months, where an associate degree can take at least two years to finish.
To become a psychologist, you’ll need to complete advanced degrees, clinical hours, and become licensed in the field. Most psychologists have at least a bachelor’s degree, but master’s degrees or doctorates are much preferred. If you’re interested in becoming a licensed psychologist, after completing our online Associate Degree in Psychology, you’ll want to move on to a bachelor's degree in psychology. From there, you’ll have an opportunity to qualify for more careers or take the next steps in your education.
Popular jobs for people who have a Psychology Associate Degree include research assistant, social and human services assistant, and psychiatric technician. Many people also go on to earn their Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
Our online Associate Degree in Psychology isn’t the only psychology program available at Ashworth College. Our other psychology programs include :
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.
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Through Ashworth College’s online career diploma programs, you can take the first step toward starting a new career, qualifying for a promotion at your current job, or just refreshing the skills you already have! Our career diplomas cover a range of jobs, from healthcare to business.
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Further your education and earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree online with Ashworth College. Our nationally accredited college programs can help you prepare to take the next step in your career while you study online, at your own pace! College degrees range from accounting to veterinary technician, with career-focused classes to help you begin building industry knowledge.
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