online degree programs psychology | New Arts Management Degree at Drexel

Posted by bposton on February 12th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hey dorm room buddy…

Do you enjoy the “Arts”?

I suppose I do too, but I have alot of trouble staying inside the lines with my crayons :-)

Anyway, you might want to know that Drexel University Online, has just announced that they are adding a new online degree - a Master of Science in Arts Administration. This is a very broad and deep degree program that combines a multidisciplinary approach to arts management that incorporates commerce, research and technology in the arts.
THis M.S. in Arts Administration degree is one of the only arts management degrees in the U.S. offered completely online, and (as usual with Drexel) you can be assured of the same high-quality instruction as with the on-campus program.

So what can you do with this degree?

Well, you can get a high-level management positions within most of the country’s arts and cultural organizations.

That’s because as a student in this program you learn management theory and practice, as well as policy development, marketing, and fundraising for non-profit organizations.

If you’re interested in getting the skills you need succeed in the growing profession of arts and culture administration, then you should seriously consider this MS degree.

And as usual with online degree programs, you can complete the coursework in two years while holding on to your day job. You can also customize the program of study through electives based on your individual career goals.

In case you didn’t know, Drexel University’s Arts Administration program is highly regarded in the industry, and is a part of the Association of Arts Administration Educators and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.

Applications for Drexel’s online Master’s in Arts Administration are now being accepted for the fall term. For more information about this online program, e-mail info @ drexel.com or call (877) 215-0009.

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online degree programs psychology | Penn State Online Degree Update

Posted by bposton on February 8th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hey there dorm room buddy,

If you’ve been reading my posts for a while then you may remember that I told you in November about how Penn State had become the first College in the USA to offer online psychology degree programs.

(if you don’t remember, that’s OK - I know you’ve slept since then :-) )

Anyway, since word got about about this, a lot of prospective students have contacted Penn State about the programs. 

According to Rich Carlson, professor and director of undergraduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts, there has been a ”huge response”.

In fact their ad on Google has gotten more than 18,000 hits, and as I speak there are more than 1,800 requests for more info on the online degree program. 

Just to recap the specifics…

They will offer both four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in psychology to online degree students this summer.

The Bachelor of Arts degree has a foreign language requirement and has more of a focus on liberal arts. The Bachelor of Science degree has a business option, so students can take 15 credits of business courses. But in general the core of psychology courses in each degree will be the same.

Another interesting part about this is that the online degree courses will be provided on a rollout basis. There will be a batch of introductory courses available from the beginning of summer 2008, and then they will continue to develop and make courses available as developers work to finish the program curriculum. This means that the first online psychology degrees could be awarded as early as fall 2010 for students coming into the program with credits already earned.

So it’s great news for Penn State, who decided to be a pioneer in online education.

And it’s great news for all those interested in online degree programs in psychology who are tied to their location because of work or children and can’t attend a local college in the traditional way. 

 

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online degree programs psychology | Penn State Online Degree Update

Posted by bposton on February 8th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Hey there dorm room buddy,

If you’ve been reading my posts for a while then you may remember that I told you in November about how Penn State had become the first College in the USA to offer online psychology degree programs.

(if you don’t remember, that’s OK - I know you’ve slept since then :-) )

Anyway, since word got about about this, a lot of prospective students have contacted Penn State about the programs. 

According to Rich Carlson, professor and director of undergraduate studies in the College of Liberal Arts, there has been a ”huge response”.

In fact their ad on Google has gotten more than 18,000 hits, and as I speak there are more than 1,800 requests for more info on the online degree program. 

Just to recap the specifics…

They will offer both four-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in psychology to online degree students this summer.

The Bachelor of Arts degree has a foreign language requirement and has more of a focus on liberal arts. The Bachelor of Science degree has a business option, so students can take 15 credits of business courses. But in general the core of psychology courses in each degree will be the same.

Another interesting part about this is that the online degree courses will be provided on a rollout basis. There will be a batch of introductory courses available from the beginning of summer 2008, and then they will continue to develop and make courses available as developers work to finish the program curriculum. This means that the first online psychology degrees could be awarded as early as fall 2010 for students coming into the program with credits already earned.

So it’s great news for Penn State, who decided to be a pioneer in online education.

And it’s great news for all those interested in online degree programs in psychology who are tied to their location because of work or children and can’t attend a local college in the traditional way. 

 

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online degree programs psychology | Paralegal - The Next Best Thing to Becoming A Lawyer?

Posted by bposton on February 4th, 2008 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Interested in the field of Law, my dorm room buddy?

Well, you’re in good company.

As the law becomes more complex (maybe thanks to the lawyers on Capital Hill :-) ) and since people in the US will sue you at the drop of a hat, there is more demand for legal representation.

Of course, this means that there is not just a need for more lawyers, but more legal support professionals as well.  

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegals will be among the top 30 fastest-growing careers in the 10-year period ending in 2014.

Interested in becoming a Paralegal?

More than just a legal secretary, the paralegal career has advanced to the point that paralegals are taking on more responsibilities that require advanced training, and employers are demanding it.

That’s why All Criminal Justice Schools (ACJS) has launched a comprehensive, 16-page career guide for people wishing to become paralegals. The online guide can be found here

ACIS’ guide contains up-to-date information on certification, accreditation and degree information. It is designed to give people considering paralegal careers the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about choosing schools, types of degrees and legal specialty areas.

Most important (at least to me) is that it also includes is a section on online degree programs, which is becoming more and more popular for paralegal training.

So have at it, my future paralegal…

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