Online Schooling : Can It Work For You?
by Susan Dean
Isn't it amazing how education has changed over the years? Who
would have thought that online schooling would become an option?
And a perfect option it is for many people.
Just imagine that you are an older person for example who needs
to work to support your family but would really love to gain
that degree that you have always wanted to ensure a promotion or
perhaps a new job. Well now you can do that by using online
schooling. I suppose in a way it is like night time study except
you can do it in your own time without actually having to attend
classes and lectures.
Many people for many varied reasons have not been able to
fulfill their dreams by going to university or school to obtain
the education that they long for. Now with this type of option
the sky is the limit.
You can obtain degrees, bachelors, and masters and so on this
way. In fact, you can study for just about everything and
anything this way. There are many universities worldwide that
offer this educational option. Perhaps you are looking for that
added certificate to ensure you of the job you want or perhaps
you want a change in occupation all together.
You will find options for qualifications in Arts, Sciences,
Medicine, Education, Trades, and much more. Just imagine
studying like this and being able to free yourself from
traveling time and expenses. That in itself is a bonus.
What you do need to do first is to make sure that the
educational facility offering you this type of schooling is
accredited to do so. There are many scams out there that offer
these degrees so do your homework first. You don't want to hand
over your money to obtain what you think is an accredited
certificate for a degree to only find out that it is worth
nothing.
Once you do sign up with an accredited university and start your
course you will soon see how convenient and efficient it is to
gain a high standard of education online. Just remember that
there will be people who disagree with this type of education
but as long as you are going through an accredited university or
school then your certificate will be held in the same respect as
any other.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
5 Leading Online Schools
5 Leading Online Schools
by Matthew Keegan
by Matthew Keegan
The internet has revolutionized many parts of our economy. You can shop, meet people online and, now, you can take college courses for credit. Five schools are influencing “distance learning” like no others before them. Let's take a look at online education providers as offered by these leading schools.
The University of Phoenix was among the first accredited universities to provide college degree programs via the internet. Founded in 1976, the university began to offer internet degree programs in 1989. The program has grown to where 150,000 students are in the process of pursuing degrees on the Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level at any given time. Programs in Technology, Business, Education, Nursing, and Management are offered and The University of Phoenix has now become the largest private university in the US.
DeVry University offers business and technology degrees on the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, the school offers graduate level certificate programs. Headquartered in Illinois, the school allows students to work on their degree while online, at a local campus, or both. Indeed, campuses can now be found in 21 states as well as in Alberta, Canada.
Westwood College traces its roots to Denver, Colorado where it was founded in 1953 as the Denver Institute of Technology. Fifteen campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas comprise the physical campus with the internet opening up the school to students around the world. Westwood offers programs in Aviation, Business, Criminal Justice, Design, Technology, Health Sciences, and Industrial Sciences.
Kaplan University is a who'lly owned company of The Washington Post Company, a publisher of one the nation’s leading newspapers, The Washington Post. Kaplan’s offerings include degrees in Arts and Science, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Technology and Design, Nursing and Health Care, Paralegal Studies, and Financial Planning. The school offers students degrees on the Associates, Bachelors, and Masters levels as well as certificates for certain programs.
Founded in Naples, Florida in 1970 by a couple who wanted to offer a way for working adults to pursue doctoral degrees, Walden University has evolved into a large, online university offering students degrees on the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral level. Now headquartered in Minneapolis, the university features five distinct schools: School of Education, School of Management, School of Health and Human Services, School of Psychology, and the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Online education is not for everyone and that is why the first three universities give to their students the option to study on campus, while the last two are strictly internet based. However, all five schools offer to students something that traditional programs do not have: the opportunity to pursue a degree at a pace the student determines and at a place [your computer] that is appealing to many. Unquestionably, online education has arrived as a viable alternative for degree seeking students around the world.
(c)2005; Matthew C Keegan, LLC
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The Secrets To Finding The Right Online School
The Secrets to Finding the Right Online School
by Scott J. Patterson
Do you want to complete and online degree?
Obtaining a degree online can seem like a dream come true. You
can improve your education (and chances for a better job), while
learning from the comfort of your home.
But how do you know what program or university is right for you?
Picking the best Internet university may seem like a daunting
task, but in truth it can be broken down into a few easy steps.
Let's get started...
Like the standard college or university, an online degree has a
high level of standard. So the first step is to ensure that you
meet the academic requirements. To do this, you must see if you
can match or exceed the minimum GPA, courses taken and a high
enough score from the appropriate standardized test.
The next step is to look for a school that is accredited from a
recognized educational body. Most of the time, it will be
obvious if an online university has an accreditation. This is
because the online degree course will be part of a well-known
institutional body. To help you out the Department of Education
has six different accrediting bodies that you can use to
research your potential school.
Thirdly, you should check out the degree program that you will
be focusing on. You need to find out if this particular program
is right for you. So talk to your prospective professors, check
out their educational background, and ask to talk to current
students. Also find out what some of the alumni are doing, and
if their lives were enriched by receiving their online degree.
By doing this, you are getting an idea of how the online college
operates.
The final factor is if you can afford to take an online course.
Some of the costs include tuition, books, special online fees
and admin costs. Sometimes, you can end up spending more then
you would at your standard university. So it is important to
analyze your finances and see if you can afford to pay these
fees.
By paying attention to these factors, you will find it easy to
avoid the prevalence of so-called diploma mills. You will
receive a degree that both you and your employer will be proud
of.
by Scott J. Patterson
Do you want to complete and online degree?
Obtaining a degree online can seem like a dream come true. You
can improve your education (and chances for a better job), while
learning from the comfort of your home.
But how do you know what program or university is right for you?
Picking the best Internet university may seem like a daunting
task, but in truth it can be broken down into a few easy steps.
Let's get started...
Like the standard college or university, an online degree has a
high level of standard. So the first step is to ensure that you
meet the academic requirements. To do this, you must see if you
can match or exceed the minimum GPA, courses taken and a high
enough score from the appropriate standardized test.
The next step is to look for a school that is accredited from a
recognized educational body. Most of the time, it will be
obvious if an online university has an accreditation. This is
because the online degree course will be part of a well-known
institutional body. To help you out the Department of Education
has six different accrediting bodies that you can use to
research your potential school.
Thirdly, you should check out the degree program that you will
be focusing on. You need to find out if this particular program
is right for you. So talk to your prospective professors, check
out their educational background, and ask to talk to current
students. Also find out what some of the alumni are doing, and
if their lives were enriched by receiving their online degree.
By doing this, you are getting an idea of how the online college
operates.
The final factor is if you can afford to take an online course.
Some of the costs include tuition, books, special online fees
and admin costs. Sometimes, you can end up spending more then
you would at your standard university. So it is important to
analyze your finances and see if you can afford to pay these
fees.
By paying attention to these factors, you will find it easy to
avoid the prevalence of so-called diploma mills. You will
receive a degree that both you and your employer will be proud
of.
Online Study – Contribution Of The Internet To The Globalization Of Education
Online Study – Contribution of the Internet to the Globalization of Education
by Richard Johnson
by Richard Johnson
Online learning is a new feather in the cap of globalization that has resulted from advancement of the internet. It has broadened the path to higher education for everyone from diverse backgrounds. It is a call for those who have left their studies under unfavorable circumstances back to the world of education. Online study with the essence of traditional education helps many working individuals track the way to career enhancement. The world of online learning is the place where people having almost no time can easily pluck the fruit of theoretical and practical knowledge for self development.
Some think that communication is the only lacking in the system of online learning. With the internet, there is no communication gap between the students and the teaching faculty. Internet is the only seamless mode of communication to support transactions between online learners and online instructors. Students are provided with course material in the form of CDs, DVDs and eBooks. CDs and DVDs contain lessons from different faculties in form of audio lectures. Case studies, projects and assignments are delivered through e-mails. Students can have their queries solved and doubts cleared during chat sessions.
There is no limit to the extension of online education. The world of online learning accommodates large numbers of individuals seeking courses in different disciplines. Online courses include diploma, degree, master and PhD programs in both mainstream and vocation disciplines. Personality development training is an online learning program that is popular among professionals of all ages. Professional development of working executives is the focus of courses on personality development. Among online courses are there career training programs as well. Enhancing communication skills, analytical skills and presentation skill is the sole objective of such online programs.
Accreditation of an online university and recognition of an online course should be a matter of consideration with individuals wishing to go for online study. Do not let yourself be a victim of non-accredited online institutes. Make it a must to check whether the college or university of your choice is accredited. Recognition of online courses is necessary to get your qualification recognized by prospective employers. Online learning can be the making of your professional career if you step up cautiously.
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