Archive for tag: degree programs
Oregon-based school offers new degree completion programs for adult learners
March 7, 2011 11:11 pm Online Education NewsGeorge Fox University recently announced that it will offer an online degree completion program beginning in the fall 2011 term at its Portland and Salem campuses. Officials said that the adult degree completion program will be delivered in a cohort format. Students may pursue the traditional classroom setting, which meets one night per week, or [...]
University of Saint Francis begins offering online programs geared toward adult learners
March 6, 2011 11:32 pm Online Education NewsUniversity of Saint Francis, which is located in Joliet, Illinois, recently announced new degree program opportunities aimed toward adult learners, the Chicago Tribune reports. Nursing, Healthcare, Management and Organizational Leadership Officials told the news source that the school is offering bachelors degree completion programs for in-demand fields such as nursing, healthcare leadership as well as [...]
Arizona colleges seeks to implement low cost bachelors degree program using online learning
February 21, 2011 11:59 pm Online Education NewsThe Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) recently announced that university presidents are progressing toward offering lower-cost options for bachelors degree programs for in-state students, according to The University of Arizona’s news site.
Community colleges and universities team up to offer degree programs for busy professionals
November 4, 2010 12:34 am Online Education NewsMany universities are beginning to collaborate with community colleges in an effort to give working professionals a way to upgrade their degree while they hold a full-time job. Meanwhile, others are using these smaller schools as satellite sites for their hybrid courses, which allows them access to classroom and equipment while they retain their faculty [...]
Online colleges honored for flexible degree programs
October 26, 2010 8:50 am IT Program NewsOnline colleges have become a go-to option for not only working professionals, but stay-at-home moms and military officials who are looking to earn a degree. Traditional colleges lack many of the options that internet-based schools have to offer. Flexible class schedules enable individuals to study from the comfort of their own homes or wherever they [...]
Online classes help military officials earn degrees
October 21, 2010 1:28 am Other Online ProgramsIt can be difficult for individuals who have enlisted in the military to obtain an education while stationed abroad. Online degree programs are growing in popularity as they can help people achieve their goal of earning a degree while serving their country. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) Institutions of Higher Learning [...]
Unemployed Get a Boost in Degree Programs
July 13, 2009 9:41 am Online EducationWith millions of jobs lost this year alone, unemployment rates are at their highest in decades. The manufacturing and construction industries have been especially hard hit. Rather than stay in shrinking industries, however, many unemployed workers are turning to higher education to transition to industries with more plentiful career opportunities.
Recession Proof Job: Criminal Justice
July 10, 2009 1:40 pm Choosing a DegreeIf you’ve always wanted to be the one to take down the bad guys, there’s great news. According to the Department of Labor, careers in Criminal Justice are looking better than ever, even with a recession looming. In fact, according to Yahoo! HotJobs, security careers, which include Criminal Justice, are “recession-proof” careers. Criminals don’t take a break when the economy slumps, and neither do criminal investigators. Fortunately, with online education options, it’s easier than ever to get a degree in criminal investigation.
Educated Moms Can Help with Their Families Economic Worries
July 10, 2009 1:33 pm Choosing a SchoolWilliams recommends that other working moms give online education a try. “Go online, fill out a form, and get the information you need to make your choice. Then just do it. It was worth studying at night to provide a better life for my kids and for me to find a career that I love,” she says.
