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online degree programs psychology | Drexel announces another education partnership

Posted by bposton on January 4th, 2007 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Drexel University Online has been busy lately announcing educational partnerships with some big names in Industry.

A few week ago they hooked up with Johnson Controls. And they just recently announced the launch of an online educational partnership with Bio-Imaging Technologies, the world’s largest independent provider of medical image management for clinical trials.

Through this educational alliance, Bio-Imaging Technologies employees will have the opportunity to complete an online degree or certificate program through Drexel and receive special tuition rates. Employees can choose from a range of bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs that Drexel offers online in areas such as business, engineering, computer science, computing technology, education, nursing, and information science.

If you work for Bio-Imaging, or Johnson Controls, you should check it out. Or ask your HR manager about hooking up with Drexel. It could save you a few bucks on the way to your new online degree.

Drexel University Online has been doing this for the past four years. And they have partened with corporations, health systems, schools, and professional associations across the United States who are now able to offer their employees and members such benefits as special tuition rates and career development opportunities, as well as the chance to earn a reputable degree all with the flexibility working professionals need.

Drexel, which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best National Universities” for 2007, is accredited by the Middle States Association for Colleges and Secondary Schools and its curricula hold the highest level of accreditations from their respective accrediting bodies such as AACSB (Business), NLN and CCNE (Nursing), and ALA (Information Science). Additionally, Drexel’s online programs target adult learners and offer the convenience of advancing their skills on their own schedule.

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online degree programs psychology | Wisconsin Colleges increase online offerings

Posted by bposton on January 4th, 2007 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

It may be cold in Wisconsin these days, but the university system is warming up to the idea of online degree programs.
The University of Wisconsin Colleges - which is the freshman/sophomore institution of the UW System - will be offering 35 courses this spring taught over the Internet as a flexible way to start or continue a college education.

Students have a lot options on how to use these courses, as well, They can be used to assist in completing degrees from other colleges or universities or they can be part of a total online Associate of Arts and Science degree now offered from UW Colleges Online.

But you better hurry if you want to sign up for the spring 2007 online courses. The deadline for registration is Jan. 4.

The cost is $195 per credit plus a $60 course registration fee.

Although these online courses never meet at a particular time or place, they are structured within the spring semester time frame with regular deadlines for assignments. The spring semester runs from Jan. 22 through May 18, 2007.

To register for courses or to apply to the online degree program, call (877) 449-1877.

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online degree programs psychology | Arkansas State plans online AA degree

Posted by bposton on January 4th, 2007 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Realizing the growth of online education, the folks at Arkansas State University Mountain Home are planning for the day when students can earn an associate of arts degree without setting foot on campus.

Dr. Pat Bailey, who is vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, has announced that the top priority for the 2007-2008 academic year is making an associate of arts degree available online.

They hope to begin the first program in the fall semester.

Looks like they’ve figured out that distance education over the internet is the way to go, and they want to grow the offerings of online courses and degree programs.
 
As it stands now the college already has more than 30 online courses in the spring semester that begins Jan. 8. Some of the online courses are Internet-assisted and require minimal visits to the ASUMH campus, but other classes are completed via the Internet.

Online courses are available in accounting, biology, business, computer information systems, economics, English, history, mathematics, speech and sociology.

And official say that students are always asking for more classes to be online. The college recently created a staffed computer lab to help students taking online courses.

For more information about ASUMH’s online education program and to view a list of online courses, go to asumh.edu.

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online degree programs psychology | Another Online Success Story

Posted by bposton on January 2nd, 2007 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

I just love to hear about folks that complete an online degree and acheive great things

Like Stella Luckey. She recently got her Masters degree and at the same time was named a top teacher at her school, West Glades School.

Her career in teaching began sixteen years ago. Since 2004, when West Glades opened she has been the media specialist there.

She is the wife of the principal of the school, Larry Luckey.

She earned her Masters Degree in Technology in Media Education from the University of Central Florida. Mrs. Luckey did all the work and research for her degree online at her home.

“If I had had to drive to a campus anywhere I think I would not have been able to sacrifice enough driving time to have completed the work for this degree,” she said.

She graduated with honors, no less!

Not only that, but she’s also gifted in the art of sign language, and is certified to teach the hearing impaired and when needed or requested to do so. And she is gifted in painting and drawing. One of her most outstanding art accomplishments is a mural on the library wall at West Glades. It is a painting of a panther, the school mascot, in a mammoth oak tree. The work is approximately five feet high and twelve feet long.

During her tenure at West Glades, she started a new library, a new library program and her artwork made that library unique to West Glades School. She is an integral part of the technology acquisition plan and assists in installing new technology and teaching teachers how to use it.

Kudos to Stella Luckey and West Glades!

Ben

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online degree programs psychology | Convenience is number two

Posted by bposton on January 2nd, 2007 — Posted in online degree programs psychology

Back from my Christmas and New Year break

Hope you didn’t miss me too much

Here’s a little tidbit of information I found interesting.

Based a study done by findtherightschool.com, 38 percent of students surveyed said that “convenience” was one of three major factors that influenced their decision to apply or enroll in a particular academic program, which includes both a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.

OK so what was number one?

It seems that “program offerings” was the most important factor, coming in a at 51 percent in the survey.
Of course, if convenience is a big factor, then it stands to reason that online degree programs are a good choice. Online degree programs allow students to work in the convenience of their own homes and at their own pace.
U.S. Department of Labor data shows that about 90 percent of the fastest growing jobs over the next decade will require some form of postsecondary education. So you’ll need have a higher education in order to break into the exciting job market in the future. And getting that education online is a great option for those that already have a steady job and want to move up in thier careers.

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