Monthly Archives: May 2008
Get Your College Certificate in Paralegal Studies Online!
Get Your College Certificate in Paralegal Studies Online! Have you always been fascinated by the intricacies of the law? Do you already have an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a professional field? Many professionals find that taking paralegal courses significantly enhances their marketability to potential employers. The majority of people who decide to pursue a paralegal program are either currently working in their career field or actively seeking positions within that field. They simply do not have time to … Continue reading
Start Your Nursing Career Today
Start Your Nursing Career Today Have you always wanted to help people? Have you dreamed of beginning a career in professional nursing? Today is never too late to start preparing for your online nursing degree. Numerous nursing degree programs are available. You can choose between online LPN degrees, or select from one of the many online nursing graduate programs. The first distance learning nursing programs were correspondence courses that required students to travel regularly to one of several testing … Continue reading
Distance Degree Programs offer New Opportunities for Chronically Ill Students
Distance Degree Programs offer New Opportunities for Chronically Ill Students Have you struggled with a debilitating illness or disease for years? Did you think that frequently hospitalizations placed your dreams of an undergraduate degree hopelessly out of reach? Through distance learning degree programs, you can achieve your dreams of getting a professional degree from a fully accredited college or university! Often, students with chronic illnesses are stigmatized because people do not really understand their health condition. Uninformed people may believe … Continue reading
Does the Montessori Method Encourage Distance Learning Education?
Does the Montessori Method Encourage Distance Learning Education? Distance degrees have become very popular among today’s college students. In contrast, many preschools and elementary schools use the Montessori curriculum, to facilitate a unique learning style known as the Montessori Method. How effectively can children taught in these schools function in online education or distance programs? The answer to this question may surprise you. Montessori training actually encourages a child to become an independent, self-directed learner. Furthermore, the child develops his … Continue reading
Military Personnel Turn to Online Degree Programs
When the Iraq war began, thousands of college students left their educational dreams behind them and answered the call to serve. Some students were already members of the armed services, belonging to the Reserve branch of the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Others enlisted and joined their friends as comrades in arms. They left behind fraternity parties and sorority pledges. Many relinquished valuable scholarship opportunities, but others were able to use theirs for on line degrees. Many military people … Continue reading
Minority Students Seek Distance Degrees
Minority Students Seek Distance Degrees Minority students are turning to online degree programs in record numbers. Traditional colleges are reporting decreasing enrollment figures for African American and Hispanic minority students. Ninety percent of Latino and African American minority parents, however, report that they find a university degree as critical to success as a high school diploma. If this is true, where are all of these students? The answer may surprise many educators. Minority students are turning to distance education … Continue reading
Fact and Fantasy: What is Distance Learning?
Fact and Fantasy: What is Distance Learning? You have probably watched hundreds of television or internet commercials urging you to get a degree from home. Mail flyers advertise online correspondence courses, claiming that you can get an instant degree with only a quick application and little effort. Do you really know the facts about what online degree completion really requires? Check your information and determine how much of the truth you actually know! A number of different technologies are used … Continue reading
New Beginnings: Going Back to College for That Degree.
New Beginnings: Going Back to College for That Degree. Heading back to college for the first time since high school graduation? Are you feeling uncertain about the whole experience, and wondering exactly how you are going to survive? Here are some tips to help get your feet wet without getting in over your head. First, start slowly with your degree program. If you are able to, begin by taking one or two classes. This is an excellent way to gain … Continue reading
Schools for Sick Children
Schools for Sick Children Sick kids in school? It’s happening in the state of Colorado. Teaming with a Denver hospital, the state of Colorado has developed a radical, innovative approach to helping children with chronic illnesses stay in school. This program is designed for students with frequent health problems, such as asthma or diabetes, who may require medical attention during the school day. This program, called Kunsberg School, educates children enrolled in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are referred by … Continue reading