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		<title>Get a Degree in Criminal Justice Through Distance Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A career in law enforcement provides many opportunities and there are plenty of ways to continue advancing in that career field. Ranging from a security guard, all the way up to the Supreme Court, as well as the agencies of the FBI, DEA, or Homeland Security, there are many ways a Criminal Justice Degree can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A career in law enforcement provides many opportunities and there are plenty of ways to continue advancing in that career field. Ranging from a <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/SECURITY_AND_PROTECTIVE_SERVICES_Online_College_Degree_yi1.php" target="_blank">security guard</a>, all the way up to the Supreme Court, as well as the agencies of the FBI, DEA, or Homeland Security, there are many ways a Criminal Justice Degree can be used.</p>
<p>If you combine that degree with courses in <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/BUSINESS_MANAGEMENT_MARKETING_AND_RELATED_SUPPORT_SERVICES_Online_College_Degree_bd1.php" target="_blank">Business Management</a> or Leadership, you would be a good candidate for a solid future in law enforcement. Many criminal justice schools are offering courses in Criminal Justice through distance learning programs.</p>
<p>There are many different aspects of law enforcement that you can get into. Criminal justice degrees enable students to focus on Juvenile or Criminal Court Systems, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cyber Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, Organized Crime, Managing Personnel in Criminal Justice System, Ethics in Criminal Justice, and many more. Other areas may include Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation, Law Enforcement programs, Fraud Management, and many more.</p>
<p>A Degree in Criminal Justice enables graduates to be able to enter one or more of the many fields in law enforcement. Some of the more popular fields of law enforcement include Airport Security Officers, Bailiffs, Body Guards, Border Patrol Agents, the Child Support Agency, a CIA Agent, Deportation Officers, Detectives, Drug Enforcement Agents, Fish &amp; Game Wardens, a Law Clerk, Paralegal, a Police Officer, a Private Investigator, a Probation &amp; Parole Officer, a Secret Service Agent, a Sheriff, Social Worker, US Customs Agent, US Marshall, a Victim Services Specialist, a Warden, a Youth Advocate, and more.</p>
<div id="attachment_772" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/3860690230_d8a9191211_m.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-772" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/3860690230_d8a9191211_m.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="176" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Criminal Justice Degrees can put you into law enforcement. </p></div>
<p>In many cases, you can even get into law enforcement without a college degree. Police departments often take people without a degree, but prefer those who are working toward an Associate&#8217;s or Bachelor&#8217;s Degree. Getting into a Federal Law Enforcement position will usually require the completion of a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Criminal Justice, or higher. Experience may also be required.</p>
<p>Depending on which aspect of Criminal Justice you want to take will most likely help to determine where you should enroll for your online classes. The degree level you are pursuing will also help determine the school, too.</p>
<p>All courses needed to complete a <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/criminal_justice_degree_programs.php" target="_blank">Criminal Justice Degree</a> program and enter a specialized criminal justice field may not be available through an online university. Some may require that you take them in an on-campus situation, or that you take specialized courses elsewhere. The requirements may also vary from one state to the next, depending on the career field. Also, be sure that the online school you choose is properly accredited and recognized in the field.</p>
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		<title>Earn Your Online Degree Through South University Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to quality of education, it is hard to beat those universities that have many years of experience. The South University was founded in 1899 in Savannah, GA, and has been educating students ever since. The South University Online offers a number of online degree programs through the Master Degree levels, enabling students [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to quality of education, it is hard to beat those universities that have many years of experience. The South University was founded in 1899 in Savannah, GA, and has been educating students ever since. The South University Online offers a number of online degree programs through the Master Degree levels, enabling students who continue to work the opportunity they need to graduate and advance in their field of choice.</p>
<p>South University later expanded to add seven other university campuses, six of which are in the South, and now there is also one in Novi, MI. For those taking online degree programs, which are offered through the Savannah campus, students get the same quality of instruction, the same level of professional attention and expertise, and are also able to choose from a variety of instructional methods.</p>
<p>At South University, the focus is on preparing their students to be able to immediately thrive within the business environment of the real world. Their instructors not only have experience in the real world, but many of them are still professional practitioners in those fields. This experience enables them to convey to students the knowledge needed to provide readiness for the job market and to get established.</p>
<p>Online Bachelors Degrees are offered in Business Administration, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management and in Information Technology. Some Associates Degrees are also offered, but are limited.<br />
<a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/165119003_bddca125a8_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-768" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/165119003_bddca125a8_m.jpg" alt="Graduation can happen for you, too, with online learning." width="180" height="240" /></a><br />
At the <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/master-degree-programs.php" target="_blank">Master Degree</a> level, online degree programs include Business Administration (MBA), Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems &amp; Technology, Nursing, and more. For those who want to get an Associate&#8217;s Degree, there are a number of Degree programs available.</p>
<p>Taking online courses through South University enables students to be able to study at any time &#8211; day or night. This adds convenience to your studies, and allows you to work when your schedule permits it. Lessons require answering questions, responding to online discussions and other materials online.</p>
<p>Students enrolled in the <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/accreditation.php" target="_blank">accredited degree programs</a> have easy access to be able to communicate with instructors. Classes are kept small to be able to provide a more personalized instruction. You can also make friends through their online student groups (more than 130) and chatrooms, and can even access other professionals in their field of interest through the Worldwide Professionals Network provided by the school.</p>
<p>Other services are also available online for students working on their <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/choosing_online_programs.php" target="_blank">distance learning degrees</a> at South University. This includes student advisers, tutors, career services and more. Financial aid is available. Their online library gives access to more then 350 databases. Military students are also welcome, and those with disabilities have special services available.</p>
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		<title>Online Education Methods</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Technology has certainly moved into the classroom in recent years and this can be clearly seen especially in the realm of online education. Changes have come fast as the competition between online schools increases. Part of the reason for the rapid development of the technology lies within the nature of the competition. Colleges want to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Technology has certainly moved into the classroom in recent years and this can be clearly seen especially in the realm of online education. Changes have come fast as the competition between online schools increases.</p>
<p>Part of the reason for the rapid development of the technology lies within the nature of the competition. Colleges want to prove that they are on the cutting edge of technology and are able to inform the student with the latest in their particular career field. This demands that the college use the latest methodology to show that they can keep up. Of course, the instructors are the ones that are having to cram for a change in order to quickly learn and be able to use it successfully in the classroom and online.</p>
<p>Students will need to know in advance what kind of training will be given, as well as the requirements to be able to receive the instruction. Generally, the only special requirements are a high-speed Internet connection and possibly a particular browser. Being able to use email and conference calls will also be necessary with most online schools at some point.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/3495183023_8ac76b11b9_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-764" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/3495183023_8ac76b11b9_m.jpg" alt="Online Learning Can Soon Lead to Graduation" width="159" height="240" /></a>The ideal methodology for online students is asynchronous instruction. This form of instruction enables the student to access the information at any time and perform the required tasks whenever it is convenient for them to do so. The information may come in any format &#8211; digital or in print. There are no required log-ins at specific times and communication is generally through emails or phone calls. Variations of this may include taking part in online discussions or having to answer certain questions online.</p>
<p>Synchronous learning is much more restrictive because it requires that students log-in at a specific time. Classes in <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/distance-learning-methods.php" target="_blank">distance learning schools</a> may be given in an audio or audio-visual format, such as a conference call, a podcast, audio files, etc. Learning may also be virtual, such as many colleges are now doing with online programs such as SecondLife.</p>
<p>Better technology also means that the materials given to students to enhance <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/distance-learning-what-to-expect.php" target="_blank">online learning</a> is also becoming better. Besides books and possibly cassettes or videos, students may now also be given instructional information or lessons on DVD&#8217;s, simulations, and possibly video tutorials.</p>
<p>Instruction for either asynchronous or synchronous learning does not necessarily have to be delivered through computer-assisted instruction. The actual instruction can be delivered through materials such as videos, DVD&#8217;s, cassettes, or even through workbooks, which can enable some students who may not have readily available Internet access to successfully pursue their education <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/choosing_online_programs.php" target="_blank">on line degree</a> to completion.</p>
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		<title>Study Online with the National Technological University</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you want to find an online college that will give you the technological education at the Master’s Degree level that you need, along with the training from the right companies, the National Technological University (NTU) is the school you want. This school was founded in 1984 as the first accredited distance learning university that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you want to find an online college that will give you the technological education at the Master’s Degree level that you need, along with the training from the right companies, the National Technological University (NTU) is the school you want. This school was founded in 1984 as the first accredited distance learning university that offered courses in engineering. Later on, in 2005, the National Technological University merged with Walden University and became the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science.</p>
<p>The school was started with the idea of being able to offer distance learning training directly to the corporations that needed it. In order to provide it, <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/ENGINEERING_TECHNOLOGIES_TECHNICIANS_Online_College_Degree_vx1.php" target="_blank">engineering courses</a> were taught by teachers from seven different universities.</p>
<p>There are two-degree programs offered by NTU. These are both Master&#8217;s Degrees level programs and they are the M.S. in Software Engineering and the M.S. in Systems Engineering.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2539347606_d7a5da7319_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-760" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2539347606_d7a5da7319_m.jpg" alt="Complete Your Masters Degree at NTU" width="240" height="161" /></a>Besides the Master&#8217;s Degree programs, the University also offers a number of certificates that are also at the graduate level. The certificates have a minimum requirement of at least four courses to complete the program. The courses may be applied toward the Master&#8217;s Degree if the student desires to pursue the education. There are six certificates offered and they include the Competitive Product Management Certificate; the Systems Engineering Certificate; the Technical Project Management Certificate; the Software Project Management Certificate; the Software Testing Certificate; and the Engineering Management Certificate. Students are also welcome to take individual courses.</p>
<p>The University was founded by several large companies who had the intent of being able to keep their engineers on the cutting edge of technology. This was why a number of large corporations had helped start the school, and it included businesses like IBM, Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, and Lockheed Martin. Today, their largest alliance is with Boeing.</p>
<p>Instruction in the various engineering fields comes from experts at schools such as MIT, Purdue, and the University of Berkeley. In addition, the distance learning materials uses state-of-the-art multimedia technology. Online courses use various formats including the Internet, video-conferencing, and video or CD courses. Taking graduate distance learning classes and getting a Master’s Degree does not require a physical presence on the campus, which is in Minneapolis, MN.</p>
<p>There are many different <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/college-financial-aid.php" target="_blank">scholarships</a> available at NTU. Costs for the courses are the same for in-state or out-of state residents, as well as international students. For the various <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/masters-degree-online.php" target="_blank">MBA degrees</a>, students are required to have a minimum of two years of work experience as a manager. Other degrees may have other qualifications for enrollment.</p>
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		<title>Distance Learning at Jones International University</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Jones International University (JIU) was founded in 1993 by Glenn R. Jones and has been credited with being the first university ever to be completely online. This unique honor has enabled it to set the bar in online education, and it continues to do so. The distance learning University was accredited by the Higher [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Jones International University (JIU) was founded in 1993 by Glenn R. Jones and has been credited with being the first university ever to be completely online. This unique honor has enabled it to set the bar in online education, and it continues to do so. The distance learning University was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1999 and by the North Central Association. It is a for-profit organization.</p>
<p>Jones International University offers degrees that range from an Associate&#8217;s Degree up through the Doctorate Degrees. There are more than 150 professors that teach in the University and each one has at least a Master&#8217;s Degree.</p>
<p>There are two main programs of training in the University &#8211; the School of Education and the School of Business. Each one has professors that come from a wide range of other schools, giving them an excellent background to provide students with the education needed to be able to compete in those particular fields.</p>
<p>Online courses are taken at specified times of the year, and are divided up into weekly modules. Each week, so many projects will be assigned to each student and this may consist of a paper, a reading assignment, required participation in a discussion forum, or work on a project. All assignments do need to be completed each week.<a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/99660311_e51e91d775_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-751" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/99660311_e51e91d775_m.jpg" alt="JIU - Jones International University" width="161" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>Class work is autonomous, which allows students to log in at any time during the week. Various discussion questions will be posted each week, and students will need to answer them, as well as make comments on what other students have said. Undergraduate courses require &#8211; on average &#8211; between six to fifteen hours per week, per course. Graduate courses will require between 12 to 19 hours per week.</p>
<p>JIU offers a number of ways that students can be helped with their finances. <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/college-financial-aid.php" target="_blank">Financial aid</a> is available in the form of college scholarships, grants, and education loans.</p>
<p>There are also programs available that enable online students to be able to get their education at an advanced rate. Students can get, for instance, a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree and a Master&#8217;s Degree in four years. It takes three years and four months to complete the Bachelor&#8217;s Degree, then eight courses for the Master&#8217;s Degree are completed in the next eight months.</p>
<p>Jones International University stays on the leading edge in education in both fields of <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/BUSINESS_MANAGEMENT_MARKETING_AND_RELATED_SUPPORT_SERVICES_Online_College_Degree_bd1.php" target="_blank">business</a> and <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/EDUCATION_Online_College_Degree_rd1.php" target="_blank">education</a>. The online school seeks to prepare its graduates to be ready to go to work and succeed in their chosen career field.</p>
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		<title>Avoiding Job Loss with Distance Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is often said that a little hindsight can be better than foresight. How true this is especially in light of careers and the recent economic problems when thousands of people lost jobs and careers. Many of those careers will never be seen again. Distance learning classes can enable you to be much better prepared [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is often said that a little hindsight can be better than foresight. How true this is especially in light of careers and the recent economic problems when thousands of people lost jobs and careers. Many of those careers will never be seen again. Distance learning classes can enable you to be much better prepared if that should happen again.</p>
<p>Many whole career fields were wiped out when the economic problems hit our country. Fortunately, some people were able to thrive simply because of the fact that their training enabled them to cross over into other fields. Had they not had additional training, they might still be without jobs as many people are today.</p>
<p>Taking online classes in order to expand your horizons should be a serious consideration to prepare against possible job loss in the future. Through online learning, you can take individual classes, or work toward a college degree or an advanced degree.</p>
<p>During the recession, many people even started their own business. Today, most colleges offer courses that can enable you to take this step as well. Courses such as those required for a <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/search/?qualification0=&amp;qualification1=Master&amp;eduprogram=MBA&amp;school=&amp;st=&amp;search=1&amp;page=1" target="_blank">Master&#8217;s in Business Administration</a> (MBA), or even undergraduate courses in business, will be extremely useful in handling the business matters of a company &#8211; your own or one already in existence.</p>
<p>In addition, courses in <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/BUSINESS_MANAGEMENT_MARKETING_AND_RELATED_SUPPORT_SERVICES_Online_College_Degree_bd1.php" target="_blank">Marketing</a>, Web Design, Writing, and Computers, can help you to be much in demand &#8211; even working from home. Getting trained in tasks that are in high demand in business will help guarantee that you can find work somewhere. Having such courses under your belt may also enable you to be promoted where you are working now.<a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/173060038_2ec48b36d4_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-747" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/173060038_2ec48b36d4_m.jpg" alt="distance learning convenience photo" width="240" height="180" /></a></p>
<p>On the other hand, there are also some high paying career fields that require only a little education. Getting some training for that type of work can also help ensure that you stay employed &#8211; even if you lose a job. It may also be a good idea to keep an up-to-date resume on hand, too, so that you can be one of the first to apply if a layoff should come.</p>
<p>A little research may be needed to help ensure that you choose a potential new career in a field that will continue to be around. Do not pick an alternate career out of the air. See what the prospects are that it will still be around in five or ten years &#8211; or longer.</p>
<p>Once you have settled on a course of training that you need, choose your <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/online-career-training.php" target="_blank">online college</a> with care. Select one with experienced teachers, make sure it is accredited, and make sure that it is accepted in the field of your choice. You can do this by approaching people who do that kind of work and see if they recognize it.</p>
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		<title>Choosing the Right Photography School</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a love for photography and want to train for a career in it, finding the right photography school will be most important. A good school will not only give you the knowledge you will need, but it can also help you to launch your career successfully. There are many different types of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have a love for photography and want to train for a career in it, finding the right photography school will be most important. A good school will not only give you the knowledge you will need, but it can also help you to launch your career successfully.</p>
<p>There are many different types of professional photography to choose from, and a good school will have many of them. You will first need to narrow down the type of photography career you are interested in, and then you can choose your school from fields like Advertising Photography, Fashion Photography, Architectural Photography, Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Magazine Photography, <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/COMMUNICATION_TECHNOLOGY_AND_JOURNALISM_Online_College_Degree_bt1.php" target="_blank">Photo-Journalism</a>, and more.</p>
<p>Each career field has its own requirements, which means that you will want to look around at various distance learning colleges and discover what they have to offer. Probably one of the best things that should help you make the right decision is to find an online college that has teachers that are considered experts in the field. This will enable you to get the best training.</p>
<p>Schools may need to be chosen based on the nature of the <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/online-career-training.php" target="_blank">career training</a> you have in mind. Learning photography in a specific field may mean that you will also need to consider whether to go to arts colleges, an interior design school, a photography college or a photography institute, a fashion design school, graphic design schools, and more.<a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2143394792_483c71b8a4_m.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-742" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2143394792_483c71b8a4_m.jpg" alt="Learn Photography Online photo" width="180" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>Online schools can enable you to get the best training available in the field. You can take courses that will teach you things like Basic Photography Methods, Lighting, Studio Photography, Field Techniques, Digital Imaging, Digital Darkroom, Photoshop techniques, and so much more. Specialized courses are available that will enable you to get the exact training you need for a career. These courses will include specialized photography such as wildlife applications, travel applications, industrial applications, sports applications, and so much more.</p>
<p>In addition to the quality of the instructors, you also want to be sure to select the degree programs that will enable you to communicate frequently with the instructor. This will enable you to learn all you can from a practical aspect and prepare you even more for the career field of your choice.</p>
<p>If you are looking simply to take up photography as a hobby, you can also take select <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/photography_degree_programs.php" target="_blank">photography courses</a>. These will enable you to develop it for fun, or as a part time income. Courses in photography can be taken online, and college degrees can be earned online as well. For some fields, however, instruction may need to be given in a classroom setting.</p>
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		<title>Study Online with Ellis University Degree Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ellis University is a new college for online students. It was started in Chicago in 2008 and then received national accreditation in 2009. Its goal is to provide its students with the education and training needed to be ready to go to work in the field that your degree programs are specialized on. The university [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ellis University is a new college for online students. It was started in Chicago in 2008 and then received national accreditation in 2009. Its goal is to provide its students with the education and training needed to be ready to go to work in the field that your degree programs are specialized on.</p>
<p>The university offers a number of college undergraduate degrees with a focus on practical courses. It has both Associate Degrees and Bachelor degree programs.</p>
<p>Graduate work is available in several Master&#8217;s Degree programs. These include various <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/business-degree-online.php" target="_blank">MBA’s</a>; a Master of Science in Management; a Master of Science in Instructional Technology; and a Master of Arts in Education. All graduate level courses are offered on a distance learning basis.</p>
<p>In order to help students be able to get the interactive education needed, all faculty members are required to log into their email six days each week. This is sure to give students the quick answers to their questions that they need for a continuous, interesting, and informative education. They also receive training on using the online media that the university uses. All their instructors also have at least a Master&#8217;s Degree in the field that they are teaching. Each of the online courses is interactive and includes video simulations, flash animations, discussion posts, and other tools to enhance a campus environment.</p>
<p>Enrolling in Ellis University requires that students have worked for three years after graduating from high school. If they have less than the required three years, they may also enroll if they have at least thirty college credits from another college. Students that have less than 12 hours credit from any college will be required to take 12 hours of classes toward their Success Certificate. These courses are designed to help students integrate into college life and be prepared for better results in terms of study and social interaction. The four courses include College Success Seminar, College Composition I; Introductory Concepts of Mathematics, and Intro to Sociology.</p>
<p>In order to help its students with <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/college-financial-aid.php" target="_blank">financial aid</a>, the University offers a way to reduce tuition by as much as 50 percent through its Ellis Opportunity Grant. The Grant is available for both undergraduate degree programs and graduate programs. It is available each year and certain academic requirements must be met.</p>
<p>Ellis University also accepts military students. Currently, about one-third of their <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/search/" target="_blank">online students</a> have a military background. Spouses of veterans, as well as their dependents, are also eligible to receive special discounts for their education.</p>
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		<title>Have You Considered A Doctorate in Distance Education?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most rapid developments in our day is the constantly changing world of distance learning. The result is that the face of education is changing in a multitude of ways. In addition, the pace with which traditional schools are trying to keep up is ever growing, resulting in a rush to adopt the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most rapid developments in our day is the constantly changing world of distance learning. The result is that the face of education is changing in a multitude of ways. In addition, the pace with which traditional schools are trying to keep up is ever growing, resulting in a rush to adopt the newest and latest technologies to get an edge over competing universities.</p>
<p>Students are also flocking to the newer but lower-priced distance learning programs rather than the costly traditional on-campus methods of learning. As funding and college scholarship money dwindles, but the number of students needing education increases, there is a definite and predictable trend occurring that will look more to those with doctorates in distance education to take the reins of departments and universities everywhere to put them into positions of leadership in the field of education.</p>
<p>Because of the potential for a world-wide student body, many universities are looking for educators who are familiar with the methodology and the technology to be able to take their university to the world-wide stage and to be able to get a much larger piece of the educational pie.</p>
<p>More and more universities are now offering a distance learning doctorate or a Doctor of Education Degree with a focus on distance education. This can be expected to be expanded in the near future.</p>
<p>Earning an <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/education-degree-online.php" target="_blank">education degree</a> at the doctorate level can take between two to four years to complete. An on-campus requirement should be expected for at least part of the program. It is also quite possible that writing a thesis will also be required. Coursework includes topics such as the design, organization, methods of teaching, and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2870681645_0c582c1755_m1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-735" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2870681645_0c582c1755_m1.jpg" alt="Take Your University Into the Future with a Doctor of Distance Learning Degree" width="177" height="240" /></a>Earning this <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/online-doctoral-degree.php" target="_blank">advanced degree</a> through a distance learning program (as much as possible) can enable career advancement. In addition, it may also enable the possibility to help form the direction in distance learning technology that a particular university may take &#8211; as well as possibly helping to form new directions on a much larger scale.</p>
<p>Universities that are currently behind in distance learning and have not yet developed a strong online college presence could certainly benefit from an individual with a Doctorate Degree in distance learning. Potentially an individual with a degree in <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/EDUCATION_Online_College_Degree_rd1.php" target="_blank">distance education</a> could be in demand for some time as universities seek to make the transition to include a wider demand in this field. Getting in on the ground floor can certainly lend itself to a better career as a professor, a chairman, or even higher positions.</p>
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		<title>Online Nursing Degrees</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical students, especially nurses, are going to be in demand in the not too distant future, now that most people in America will be covered under the new health insurance program. It is already known that there is apt to be a shortage of doctors, and nurses will be needed to help fill in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medical students, especially nurses, are going to be in demand in the not too distant future, now that most people in America will be covered under the new health insurance program. It is already known that there is apt to be a shortage of doctors, and nurses will be needed to help fill in the gap in many places. Getting a nurse&#8217;s <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/choosing_online_programs.php" target="_blank">degree online</a>, or at least part of it, can make it easier for you.</p>
<p>Nurse programs can be found in many cities. Most of these require a classroom education. This can make it difficult for those who may need the convenience of taking courses at a little slower pace, and the flexibility of taking them when they have the time in the week.</p>
<p>Nursing training is expanding more and more into distance learning, which means that training can be received while at home. In addition, earning a nursing degree online enables future nurses to be able to continue working in their present job and receiving training at the same time.</p>
<p>While not all classes in most programs are available in an online format, many of them can be completed without having to physically be in a classroom. This enables a classroom presence to be limited to just one or two semesters if other classes are taken in advance.<div id="attachment_615" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 173px"><img class="size-full wp-image-615" src="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/1412563670_e2945dab28_m.jpg" alt="Distance learning can help you become a nurse sooner." width="163" height="240" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Distance learning can help you become a nurse sooner.</p></div></p>
<p>Nursing degrees are available at different degree levels ranging from a Nursing Associate Degree to a Nursing <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/master-degree-programs.php" target="_blank">Master’s Degree</a>. Post-graduate certificates may also be possible at some universities.</p>
<p>Online classes may need to be taken at the same speed as traditional classes, so that online students start and complete semesters at the same time as traditional classes. It is possible that a nursing university may allow students to study at their own pace, which could also enable them to complete their studies at a faster pace.</p>
<p>Completing RN nursing programs, or other accredited online nursing degree, can lead to a solid career with good pay. As the many baby boomers reach retirement age soon, the demand will only increase.</p>
<p>Nurses also have opportunity to focus on a specialized field of nursing, too. There are opportunities to train for Forensic Nursing, Home Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Healthcare Administration, and much more.</p>
<p>When choosing a <a href="http://www.onlinedegreezone.com/onlinedegrees/HEALTH_PROFESSIONS_AND_RELATED_CLINICAL_SCIENCES_Online_College_Degree_tz1.php" target="_blank">nursing university</a>, be sure to check out all of its programs, as well as its instructors and accreditation. You may also want to look at various scholarships that can help you pay for your nursing education.</p>
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