To kick off the spring season, I thought it would be fun to look at a few colleges with the word “spring” in the title. Not only is this amusing but it is very informational since one of these colleges may be of interest to you.
Colleges Titled “Spring”
- Spring Hill College
- Spring Arbor University
- Deep Springs College
- Spring Garden College
- Springfield College
- Spring College International
Have you ever considered one of these colleges? Some of these colleges and universities may or may not offer online education but it’s definitely worth checking them out.
Now let’s take a look at what academic programs these particular colleges have to offer:
Spring Hill College: The Jesuit College of the South
This college located in Alabama offers undergraduate divisions and programs. Such divisions and programs include but are not limited to:
Undergraduate majors and concentrations
- Division of Business
- Communications/Arts Division
- International Studies
- Interdivisional Studies
- Language and Literature Division
- Nursing
- Philosophy and Theology
- Sciences Division
- Social Sciences Division
- Teacher Education Division
Spring Hill College also offers Pre-Professional programs for those interested in: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Law, etc. Check out undergraduate programs on shc.edu fora complete list of Pre-Professional programs.
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor University of Michigan offers a very broad list of majors and programs. These programs range from Accounting and Actuarial Science to Visual Arts Education and Visual Communication. You can view the complete alphabetized list of majors and programs on arbor.edu.
Deep Springs College
Deep Springs College located in Nevada offers “intensive and interactive seminars.” Examples of these programs include:
- Public Speaking
- Summer Seminar
- Directed and Independent Studies
- Term 6: Interim Spring Term
Spring Garden College
Though this college closed its doors in the 1990’s, I thought this would be a fun historical tidbit.
Spring Garden College was also established as the “Spring Garden Institute.” According to Wikipedia, this college was a private technical college founded in Spring Garden, Pennsylvania in 1851. It was regionally accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Springfield College
Springfield College located in New England offers Undergraduate Programs ranging from American Studies and Applied Exercise Science to Teacher Preparation and Youth Development. You can view the complete list of undergraduate programs on spfldcol.edu.
Spring College International
If you and your family is a part of some sort of organization which involves traveling to other countries, Spring College International of Singapore offers wide opportunities. This college offers full-time courses and part-time courses.
Part-time courses:
- Mandarin
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Preparatory Courses
Full-time courses:
- Language Courses
- Preparatory Courses
- Diploma/Advanced
- Diploma Courses
Check out the general information page on spring.edu.sg for more details on this international college.
This wraps up the list of “spring” colleges. If you know of another college with the word spring in the name not mentioned on the list, please feel free to share that information with us.
How about you? Have you heard of any of these particular colleges and programs? The only one I have ever heard of is Spring Arbor University because it is located in my state. How about Spring Garden College, the college that closed its doors in the 1990’s? If you have any information on why this particular college closed, please feel free to share this information with us. I have been trying to research why this particular college is no longer available but can’t seem to find anything at this time.
Are you searching for the right school? Check out our list of online schools here on classesandcareers.com.
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Lawmakers and universities are working together to offer more low-cost degree options for college students. As part of this proposal, colleges are seeking ways to provide curriculum that allows them to enroll more students. For many, they have turned to online courses as a means to delivering this to enrollees.
For instance, the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) recently announced that it has made progress since it began offering new, low-cost options for students of all public-funded Arizona higher education institution who wish to earn a bachelors degree, according to the University of Arizona's news site.
Officials told the news provider that there are currently 1,162 bachelors degree pathway programs between the state's community colleges and universities. They added that students who are enrolled in select pathway tracks are eligible to receive a 50 percent discount in tuition from what they would pay if they completed their four-year degree on one of the main university campuses.
Furthermore, universities are also offering lower tuition options at extended campus centers and through accelerated and online degree programs. Currently, 11,000 students across the state are using their low-cost opportunities.
The university system's move to an Enterprise model has pushed them to offer more bachelor's degree in an accelerated format, which includes online learning as well as joint admissions programs with two-year schools and regional colleges within the state.
"Maintaining existing low-cost models and deploying even more in the future will be standard practice for the Enterprise as we navigate the challenge of educating larger numbers of students with dwindling state resources," Anne Mariucci, ABOR chairperson, told the news source.
Texas governor urges schools to offer cheaper bachelors degrees
In Texas, Governor Rick Perry recently announced a proposal that would push universities and colleges in the state to offer $10,000 bachelors degree programs, news station KXAN reports.
Many Texas lawmakers said that they believe tuition costs at four-year schools are too expensive, budgets are too large and colleges have lost sight of their main objective, which is to prepare students for a career.
For instance, officials told the news source that tuition and fees for 60 credit hours at Austin Community College costs $3,480. Meanwhile, the same amount of time spent at the University of Texas costs nearly $18,836.
"It is time for a bold, Texas-style solution to their challenge that I am sure the brightest minds in their universities can devise," Perry told the news provider. "Today I am challenging our institutions of higher education to develop bachelors degrees that cost not more than $10,000, including textbooks."
In order to achieve this goal, Perry suggests that schools should explore online options and innovative teaching techniques.
According to a 2009 Reuters report, the online education industry grew by 17 percent over the course of the year. Furthermore, the sector had been growing at a rate of approximately 20 percent annually in previous years. Furthermore, nearly 25 percent of U.S. students currently take at least some web-based courses.
Online school reduces tuition costs for military personnel
Meanwhile, some online schools like Excelsior College are targeting specific groups of individuals by offering tuition discounts. Officials from the learning institution recently announced that they are streamlining the application process and reducing the cost of going to school for military enrollees.
They added that the school will reduce graduate-level tuition for Army personnel from $455 per credit to $250 beginning for the March 2011 semester. Furthermore, the reduction will also apply to other branches of the military beginning in May.
"The military’s pre-college screening process provides all the necessary information to satisfy Excelsior’s application requirements, so military students can save time and start coursework earlier," said Susan Dewan, executive director of Excelsior’s Center for Military Education.
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According to Wikipedia, the University of Phoenix (also known as UPX or UOPX), is a for-profit (privately run) institution of higher learning.
What sets the University of Phoenix apart from all the other universities out there? This is a good question and one that I searched high and low for since I have considered this particular university on several occasions. This is what I found based on the UPX website:
- The University of Phoenix is an Accredited University
- The Faculty has real-world experience
- Course schedules are flexible for anyone’s schedule
This list sounds fantastic doesn’t it? I mean, I know that prestigious universities do hold some sort of an accreditation which is a plus but what about the “real-world” experience and course flexibility? I have had a few professors state that they ”experienced a cake walk throughout their college and career like going to school full time then getting a job after graduation.” This is so rare anymore and hard to come by so it’s nice to hear professors relate with your busy life schedules.
What kinds of academic programs, courses and certificates are offered at the University of Phoenix? You will be happy to know that there is a wide variety for you to choose from. Here are just a few you can expect to see on the website:
Academic Degree Programs
At the University of Phoenix you can expect to see degree programs like:
Master’s Degree programs
Doctoral Degree programs
Bachelor’s Degree programs
Associate’s Degree programs
You can apply to any one of these programs:
School of Business- The School of Business program at the University of Phoenix is offers an “advanced curriculum.”
College of Education- The College of Education programs offers Initial, Advanced, and Non P-12 programs.
College of Nursing- The College of Nursing offers “LPN/LVN to Bachelor of Science Nursing, RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing.”
School of Advanced Studies- The School of Advanced Studies allows you the opportunity to lead your community and refine your researching skills.
College of Social Sciences- The College of Social Sciences program offers a “diverse bachelor’s and master’s program for those wanting to go into the helping profession.”
For a complete list of programs you can find it on the UPX website.
If you are just looking to take individual courses at the University of Phoenix, you can opt to take college-level courses for professional development, continuing education, or just to take a course for your own personal interest.
What about certificate programs? The University of Phoenix also offers a certificate program in whatever area of interest to help you move up in your career if you are unable to complete a full academic degree.
Now that I have briefly discussed what the University of Phoenix has to offer you may be curious of how the admissions process works and most likely you are kind of hesitant to hear what the tuition is like at UPX. I understand that many of us get turned off very quickly when we see the amount per credit hour. This can add up very quickly but be encouraged, as there are financial aid options available to you like I discussed in previous posts.
Admission Process
The admission process at the University of Phoenix is fairly simple yet requires 3 steps from you which you can view at the website.
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees vary by the type of degree you desire to pursue for example:
If you are interested in an Associate’s Degree in Education the tuition (per credit) is $385.
A material fee in this program is about $90.
Application fees vary. At this time there is no application fee to enroll in this particular program.
For more information on tuition and fees at the University of Phoenix go to Tuition and Financial Options.
If you have already received a degree or certificate from a previous college or university, you may be able to convert your college credits or job training into a college credit at UPX. Your courses are then evaluated for a seamless transferring process. Go to credit transfer for more information.
Hopefully, this brief information has given you a better outlook on what the University of Phoenix is about. If you want to learn more about this recommended university you can go directly to the UPX website for further information and guidance. There is a section on the website where you can request more information be mailed to you or they do have online chat support.
So what do you think? Would you consider attending University of Phoenix? Maybe you have already attended this university. If so, what have your experiences been? I would love to hear from you as this university is on my list of potential online universities.
Source: University of Phoenix Website
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