Here’s one easy way to finish your degree - if you live in TEXAS

Posted by bposton on December 27th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

I just found out about a cool program that the UT (University of Texas) system is putting in place for next fall.

In short, if you are a working adults in Texas and you did not get the chance to finish your BA degree, now you’ll have the chance to do it on a fast track basis.

This is possible because three University of Texas System institutions are collaborating on what they call a “Bachelor’s Accelerated Completion” program. If you have 60 or more semester credit hours you can take the remainder of your required courses all online.

As I understand it, these classes will be offered to students throughout the state. At the beginning, the only accelerated track degree programs will be in humanities, university studies and multidisciplinary studies. However, other degree plans will be added over time.

If you have more than 60, then the UT TeleCampus staff will work with you to identify online courses or traditional classroom courses at universities or community colleges to help complete your degree.

You of course have to qualify for admission to the UT System, but the good news is that there is some financial aid is available as well.

This all is due to the The Lumina Foundation’s grant that they gave to UT TeleCampus (about $500,000) to help launch the program.

Here is the link to the site for more information:

 

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Online courses help retirees live out their dreams

Posted by bposton on April 5th, 2009 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Does this sound like you?…

Your children have grown and the nest is empty, your mortgage is paid off (or almost) and you’re thinking of retirement…

…or maybe a part-time retirement given the current economic mess. :-)  

So since us Americans are living longer than ever (an expected 77 to 78 years according to the Centers for Disease Control), how will you spend your golden years?

More and more, retirees are pursuing their dreams through what some call “encore careers”.

Let’s say that you’ve always wanted to pursue a passion, or perhaps to run your own business. Retirement provides a great opportunity to finally be able to do what you’ve long dreamt of doing.

Although most retirees have a lot of work experience, starting a new career may require additional education and training. So dust off those old interests and refresh your skills by taking a course at home.

Today, one of the most popular ways to study at home is through online courses. From online degree programs to professional certification courses, more and more schools are offering a traditional education over the Internet.

Across the United States, thousands of schools offer distance education to students based anywhere in the world.

The possibilities are limitless, and age is not a consideration or a problem.

In fact many schools prefer to have students over the age of 25. With professional and life experience to enrich class conversation, classmates can learn from both the professor and you.

You can find class types to suit every schedule.

For example, self-paced courses allow you to study on your own time. As long as you complete all the work within six, nine or 12 months, you can take as long as you want.

Asynchronous online programs let you login whenever you want, but everyone is required to complete their work
on the same day.

Regardless of the type, all online programs offer the benefits of convenience and flexibility. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can still travel wherever you please, study whenever you want and still be able to earn your degree, or become certified in a professional field.

So, if you’ve always wanted to study photography or become a freelancer or consultant, now you can make it happen.

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Associate Online Degree Programs | Another Success Story

Posted by bposton on November 30th, 2006 — Posted in associate online degree programs

Janet Ward is a 50-year-old single mother of three children who worked as a paralegal for several years before heading back to the classroom in a very non-traditional way.

She found Limestone College’s Internet Management degree program, and never looked back.

She works at the college’s Eastwood Library, maintaining its Web site during the day, and plans to graduate next month with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and Internet management with a concentration in Web development.

Then she’s off to get her master’s degree.

Here’s a quote from her:

“You know, I’m a single parent, and it’s wonderful to work at your own pace. There are so many benefits to online courses, and the way the program was developed, I’m more than comfortable going into the outside world with the knowledge I have.”

Ward said the coursework required her to develop and maintain a Web site from scratch, to set up computer hardware and to act as a system administrator.

The Virtual Campus for Limestone was created by Doug Hulsey in 1997 and continues to teach the Internet Management courses. The program offers five bachelor of science degrees, an associate of arts degree and 24 majors. Limestone offers new online courses every eight weeks.

The Virtual Campus program began with between 30 and 40 students, and now around 2,000 students take online courses through Limestone.

Way to go, Janet, and Limestone!

Ben

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