Monthly Archives: September 2008
Distance Learning and Time Management
If you’re thinking about going back to school to finish a degree, or pursue continuing education, you may already have a full-time job, and possibly even a family. Traditional college degree programs can make it very difficult to finish a university degree program while balancing all of these responsibilities, and distance learning degree programs often look very attractive to adult learners. People who know how to use good time management skills and are highly motivated or determined generally have a … Continue reading
Today's Job Market: Is it Time to Finish your Degree?
Even if you’ve been lucky until now, your luck may not hold out much longer. In today’s economy, the job market is continuing to tumble. Most people who do not have a college degree presently, and many who do, are out looking for work. Even if you do have an undergraduate degree or Master Degree, some job markets are just not hiring. Many real estate and mortgage companies are tightening their belts, and new graduates with accounting degrees or educations … Continue reading
Get your MBA today
Whether you’re interested in specializing in healthcare management, or you want to have a high-powered role in a major business corporation, a graduate degree in business administration will help you succeed and accomplish your goals. If you’re like most people, though, the thought of sitting in a classroom for hours on end after you’ve been working hard all day is overwhelming. Today’s distance learning programs offers you the perfect alternative to a traditional college degree program. You can work a regular … Continue reading
Distance Learning and the Montessori Method: A Comparison
It may seem like comparing the Montessori Method with distance education degrees is comparing apples to oranges. In reality, though, there are more similarities than you might think. For example, both stress student autonomy and involvement in learning. The Montessori Method primarily focuses on preschool and early elementary education, although some high schools also use this approach. While it is not really a method used by most online college degree programs, most professors who teach through online degree universities act as facilitators … Continue reading
Online Degree Programs and Distance Learning Increasing with the Price of Gas
Due to rising gas prices, online degree programs and distance learning options are skyrocketing according to a recent survey by Degree.com. Of those surveyed, 60 percent cited the high cost of gas as the reason for their interest in the internet education alternative. (PRWEB) June 5, 2008 — Degree.com, a website focusing on online degree programs and distance learning education, had 38 percent more visitors during April-May 2008 compared to February-March 2008, after adjusting for seasonal differences. In an informal … Continue reading
Distance-Learning-Degree: The Next Student May Be You
Right now, somewhere out there a student is getting their distance-learning degree. They may live in the city; they may live in the country; they may live in a village or small town. They may live anywhere in the world. They may be male or female, ranging anywhere from 18 to 100 years old. No matter where they live or who they are they all share a desire to succeed. Did you miss out on getting a degree? Everyone knows … Continue reading
Online Degree Programs: Who's in the "Ivy League"
The increased availability and accessility of the Internet has caused distance learning and online degree universities to flourish. Students can earn a diploma in nearly any field that interests them. But how can they tell which programs are good, and which are not? Some online degree university programs are nothing more than scams, offering fake diplomas to students who spend hard-earned money and invest hundreds of hours. They find out their degree is meaningless, and have to begin all over … Continue reading
Credit for Experience with Distance Learning Degree Programs
If you have taken classes for a job, for military advancement, or for another purpose, you may be eligible to receive credit for experience. This is sometimes known as life experience or work experience. If you’ve ever wondered whether your life experiences could offer you credit toward a college degree, perhaps it’s time to find out. Let’s face it, whether you are planning to attend a traditional college degree program, or attend an online university degree program, college tuition is … Continue reading
College Degree Programs: The Bologna Process
If you are wondering whether Oscar Mayer has suddenly taken an interest in postsecondary education, don’t be alarmed. The Bologna Process has nothing to do with sandwiches, and everything to do with universities degree programs in foreign countries. Although this concept is primarily associated with European countries, many other nations have expressed interest or accord. The Bologna Process is an attempt to standardize Bachelor Degree Programs and Master Degree Programs among European nations. If this becomes reality, this could open … Continue reading
Getting Your Online-Degree: What Are You Waiting For?
The benefits of obtaining a college degree are rather obvious. Having a degree can help you find a better job and earn a higher salary. On average, an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree will earn approximately $233 more per week than somebody who only has a high school diploma. Furthermore, in 2000, those with doctorate degrees earned about $1,214 per week. Having an education can also help you to get a promotion. For example, in 2000, 32% of supervisory … Continue reading