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| What is distance learning? |
Imagine studying in the comforts of your home, at your own pace, in front of your computer. Unlike a formal classroom setting wherein there's high inter |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Can I earn a degree online? |
Modernization and commercialization plus the evolving trends in progressive education have led to the creation and rise of many online schools, offering a va |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Are distance learning degrees as good as degrees from attending a college? |
A good number of degrees acquired online are viewed as equal to degrees acquired from a regular college. However, some degrees may still be viewed as inferio |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| Is credit for life experience given by distance learning colleges? |
More than just the benefit of earning a degree online sans all the other hassles of academic life, one can now even acquire a degree using his/her life exper |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What should I consider when evaluating distance learning schools? |
| Because of the profusion of online schools these days, it is wise to sit back and compare your options. Of course, the primary consideration is that the school |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What are the pros and cons of getting a degree? |
Online learning's primary attraction is flexibility. It allows you to work from the comforts of your home, at your convenience, at your own pace. A busy prof |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Are there scholarships for online degrees? |
Online schools offer limited slots in their scholarship programs. Most of these scholarships are based on the student's academic skills and the promise of su |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Should I get a Masters Degree? |
| Why get a Masters Degree? For people in academia who are eyeing tenure or wanting to have a PhD before retirement, pursuing a Masters degree is the first course |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What types of Masters Degrees are available? |
Masters degrees vary with the field of specialization, but the most common types are the Master of Arts degree and the Master of Science degree. Master |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Why should I consider an MBA? |
For anyone wanting to make a mark in the business world, an MBA is a good investment that can help jumpstart a career in business.
An MBA off |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What are some types of MBA programs? |
Depending on the program length or the duration of the degree, an MBA can be a full-time two-year program, which runs for two academic years and which allows |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| How do I choose a business school? |
| It's not enough that you look at what the ads say. It's not even enough that it's a high profile school. Your first consideration should be whether the sch |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| Will an Associate Degree help me get a job? |
An Associate degree prepares you for yet more education, normally a Bachelors degree, or trains you in a specific field or expertise. With an Associate degre |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What do employers think of online Bachelors degrees? |
| In a 2002 survey conducted by Vault.com, an employment research site, 26% of the 239 respondents (mostly HR professionals and recruiters) said that an online ba |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:18) |
| What kinds of criminal justice jobs are available? |
| The growing concern over security and safety has made many people and corporations interested in the field of criminal justice. While some think that a career i |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:19) |
| Are there different types of college accreditation? |
| Basically, there are two types of college accreditation. The first is institutional accreditation, which is granted to a school that has met the standards and r |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:19) |
| How can I find out if a college is actually accredited? |
| The easiest way to find out if a school is really accredited is to check out their accrediting agency. Most people realize some schools fake their accreditation |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:19) |
| Is accreditation important? |
| Many people have been fooled by institutions offering a degree or diploma in 30 to 60 days or even less, only to discover that their "degree" is nothi |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:19) |
| What is the difference between an Associate degree and a Bachelors degree? |
| Typically, an Associate degree is a two-year program, usually taken at a community college, although some universities also offer Associate degree programs. An |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:37:19) |
| What kinds of nursing degrees are available? |
| The typical nursing degrees are the Associate in Nursing degree and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The former is a 2-year program with a focus on the techn |
| Author: Devon Turnhill |
| Category: Education - Degree Questions |
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