Archive for tag: online schools

Should Moms Really Go Back to School?

September 29, 2011 1:15 pm Moms in School

As a mom that has gone back to school in the past and planning on returning in the future I can honestly say I have heard just a few negative comments regarding this decision.  Not to myself directly but to moms in school in general.  Here is one comment that made me cringe and may make you cringe as [...]

Tips for finding the right online school this fall semester

August 25, 2011 6:59 am Moms in School

The fall semester is quickly approaching and you have finally decided that you would like to return to school.  If this is you, Congratulations!  Now that you have made that decision you are finding out that searching for the right online school can be quite the difficult task so how do you know which one is [...]

The University of Texas at Austin Introduces New Online Paralegal Certificate Program

June 13, 2011 11:43 pm Online Education News

Over the past few years, the paralegal profession has experienced significant growth and continues to expand. It is currently one of the few employment growth fields in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, forecasts a faster-than-average growth rate of 28 percent through 2018 in the paralegal profession. Paralegals are [...]

4 Reasons You Need to Learn a Foreign Language in College

June 10, 2011 2:22 pm Career Advice

Wondering how to get a competitive edge when starting your career? Being able to speak multiple languages will do the trick. Find out why learning a foreign language in college puts you way ahead of the pack.

Online University enables woman to embrace her dream

June 9, 2011 6:00 am Education, Online Education

The struggling economy has prompted many to reinvent their careers or pursue life-long dreams. Online universities are helping those who need additional education to reach those goals and embrace their dreams.

Hibernia College creates jobs for Irish teachers in the online education field

March 12, 2011 11:41 am Online Education News

Hibernia College founder Dr. Sean Rowland said most of the growth will come in the United States, England and other European countries in academic, administrative and technological departments of the college. Consequently, Rowland said he encourages Irish teachers to explore abroad and to get experience, and then return to Ireland to teach long-term. The current [...]

Online options becoming more prevalent for schools across the country

February 25, 2011 8:51 am Career Advice

Many prominent schools are beginning to see how online learning is shaping the education front. As a result, they are starting to convert some of their course and program offerings to the web-based format. Some universities are only converting general education courses to the online medium, while others are taking whole programs and making them [...]

Connecticut seeks to unify online schools with state universities and community colleges

February 10, 2011 11:49 pm Online Education News

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently announced a new plan to merge the state’s university and community college systems with the region’s online colleges under a single governing board, The Connecticut Mirror reports.

Applying a Psychology Degree in the home

February 10, 2011 10:49 am Moms in School

A psychology degree is something moms should consider pursuing if they haven’t already. Why? I believe moms would make excellent psychologists because if you think about it that’s one of a mom’s job descriptions at home. How so? Well, who do your children come to when they need advice or help in life situations? That’s right, mom. So, if you already have a psychology degree you are very fortunate because now you can even exercise your mom-pertise and expertise and really make a difference in your family’s life.