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Monday, September 20th, 2010
9:00 am	Online Bachelor Degree: Lower Unemployment and Higher Pay According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment rates fall and earnings rise for people who have more education. Not exactly rocket science — but if you're a high school graduate working a 40-hour week, getting a bachelor's degree may seem nearly impossible. Work, family and financial obligations don't leave much time to attend a college or university full time. But a phenomenon called distance learning now makes it possible to pursue an online bachelor degree from the comfort of your own home. In a nutshell, dozens of accredited colleges and universities now offer online bachelor degree programs that require students to spend little or no time on campus. The nation's largest accredited private university, the University of Phoenix, offers online bachelor degree programs in business, technology, health care, education, and social and behavioral science. According to the latest figures (2002) from the Department of Education website, the University of Phoenix had more than 107,000 students enrolled in a variety of classroom and online programs. Getting a degree from an accredited online university can significantly impact your earning profile and reduce your chances of becoming unemployed. When the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Fall 2004) compared the median weekly earnings and unemployment rate for full-time workers aged 25 or over, degree holders clearly fared better. While a high school grad earned $554 weekly and faced a national unemployment rate of 5.5%, the holder of a bachelor degree made $900 a week with an unemployment rate of only 3.3 percent. If figures like these make you eager to explore an online bachelor degree, you'll find links in the resource box at the bottom of this article than can help advance your career. But before you start clicking, here's a three-question checklist that will help you decide if an online bachelor degree is right for you: 1. Do you meet the academic requirements? Online universities have admission requirements that you'll need to meet before you begin your studies. Certificate and online bachelor degree programs require a high school diploma or GED certificate. According to Wikipedia.org "Distant Education is a field of education that focuses on pedagogy and andragogy technology. This instructional system is designed to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". Meaning correspondence classes is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom rather than attending courses in person. 2. What are your goals? Write down your goals and then research your options with these goals in mind. List the criteria you're looking for in an online college or university and then determine which school is the best match for your goals. All online universities provide free, detailed information about their degree programs. There's also free online access to enrolment counsellors, so take advantage of these no-cost services. 3. Can you afford an online degree? While the cost of an online bachelor degree is often just half that of attending a brick-and-mortar university, it still pays to make sure you can afford tuition, books and other fees. You may find that you don't have to cover the entire cost of your online education alone. At many online universities, students receive all or part of their tuition from their employer. There are still other financial options available, too, including federal grant and loan programs with low interest rates. Remember, data show that unemployment rates fall and earnings rise for people who have more education. So, get learning to start earning and investigate whether an online bachelor degree is right for you! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
9:34 am	The Flexibility Of A Criminal Justice Degree Online For as long as there has been crime, criminal justice has come into play. No other career combines the possibility of high-speed car chases, criminal investigations and courtroom battles to make one fast-paced work environment. The purpose of criminal justice is to maintain order, prevent crime and enforce laws. It entails all aspects of the judicial system, which includes law enforcement, the court system and correctional facilities. With the feasibility of the Internet, it makes it easy for an individual interested in these aspects of the judicial system to receive a criminal justice degree online. The great thing about receiving a degree in criminal justice is that it can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Many institutions offer a criminal justice degree online that affords students flexibility in learning. Completing a degree online, however, takes discipline and self-motivation. Individuals must have excellent time management and organizational skills to assure they complete all the course work. It is also important for students to have good communications and computer skills. Most of the course work completed in an online program is completed via the Internet, so being comfortable with a computer and having knowledge of the Internet is essential. Online programs also make it easy for students to keep a full-time or a part-time job while completing course work. Many individuals cannot afford to take a few years off to complete a degree or do not have a college or university close enough that offers a program of interest. This is why a criminal justice degree online is a great alternative to more traditional programs. Because of the time commitment associated with a job, it is important for students to manage their time efficiently. While some individuals may not think online degree programs are for them, an online degree in criminal justice is versatile in that it offers three different programs to suit just about everyone's need. These programs include an Associates degree, Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in criminal justice. With the drastic change in our technology, Online Education or E-Learning was developed. There are various universities that offers wide range of On line Degree that you can finish in your own pace whether at home or at learning centers they have all over the place. For those individuals who aspire to further their education after high school, an Associates degree is one option. Receiving a criminal justice degree online can take as little as two years by going through the Associates degree program. This particular degree program offers course work in criminology, security and law. Those who receive their Associates degree in criminal justice move on to a variety of different career fields. These careers include being a police officer, probation officer, courtroom administrator or a police detective among many other fields. Those who wish to pursue a criminal justice degree online may also be interested in a Bachelors degree program. The Bachelors degree is a four-year program in criminal justice and consists of the same course work in the Associates degree program; however, it also includes classes in investigation, terrorism, administration and a number of other classes. Possible careers for those who obtain Bachelors degrees many include private security officer, Juvenile delinquency case manager and corrections officer. After receiving a Bachelors degree, students can also go on to receive a Masters degree as well. Receiving a criminal justice degree online is simple and affords students the flexibility of working at home by allowing them to make their own hours. It makes it easy for individuals already in the career field to advance their career by obtaining a degree. It also makes it possible for individuals with families to obtain a degree. A degree in criminal justice also offers a wide variety of career fields upon graduation. So whether an individual wants to investigate crime scenes or arrest criminals, the career possibilities are endless. (1 Comment |Comment on this)