Archive for July, 2008
Prepping for the GRE
If you’ve completed your undergraduate work and are planning for graduate school, it’s not too soon to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). There are two GRE exams: a general test that measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing, and a GRE Subject Test that measures your knowledge in your major field.
GRE Subject Tests are offered in:
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Literature in English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- and Psychology.
Measuring Up on the GRE
According to text administrators Educational Testing…
PHP Certifications for Developers
PHP is one of the hottest scripting languages for use in dynamic web page development. Originally produced in 1995, PHP is deployed on servers that host 20 million websites. The latest version, PHP 5.2.6, was released in the spring of 2008. It is known as a pre-hypertext processor, an embedded scripting language borrowed from some of the languages you’ll learn through your college training program: Perl, Java, and C.
There are distinct benefits from learning the…
Five Online Resources for Fashion Designers
Fashion designers can be solitary, independent professionals. The Department of Labor reports that nearly a fourth of all working fashion designers are self-employed. For those who plan on working with established firms, most employers still plan on recruiting designers that hold two and four-year degrees with a keen subject knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and retail trends. That’s where your online education will come in handy.
But there’s no reason to be isolated, even if you are…
Free Online Courses That Improve Your Writing
If you’re studying in an online college degree or certification program, your writing may be the only way your teachers can judge your merit. Whether you’re writing emails, taking online tests, or delivering college papers, your ability to craft clear, well-written prose can be your greatest asset.
Getting up to speed in researching, organizing, and creating academic papers can be an especially daunting task for returning students or for those enrolled in continuing education. That’s why…
Top-Priority Federal Law Enforcement Jobs
In the post-911 millennium, the American notion of law enforcement has taken on fresh meaning, and the career marketplace has witnessed increased hiring associated under the umbrella of Homeland Security. To match the need for highly trained law enforcement personnel to fill these new roles, colleges and trade schools have broadened their curriculum.
Whether training students in intelligence gathering and security procedures, or offering coursework in IT security, computer forensics, and criminal investigation, online colleges serve…
Four Hot Specializations in Ultrasound
Ultrasound–or diagnostic medical sonography–is a rapidly growing career field in the medical professions. Because ultrasound technology is a non-invasive procedure, physicians and patients often prefer using sonography for gathering diagnostic data over radiation alternatives that may produce harmful side effects. The Department of Labor predicts solid 19 percent job growth for the field during the decade of 2006 through 2016.
There are associate and bachelor’s degree programs in medical sonography providing detailed career training in the…
Key Elements of Audits for Accounting Majors
Accounting majors take heed: recent federal reporting regulations affecting America’s businesses have fueled job opportunities for those with auditing skills. Enacted as a response to corporate boardroom scandals, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 now requires tough, new reporting requirements for all public companies.
The act created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, charged with oversight of accounting firms and requiring independent external audits of companies throughout the land. As a result, there are thousands more jobs…
Key Members of Veterinary Teams
If you love animals, like working with your hands, and have a solid basic math competency, becoming a veterinary technician is a great career choice. Veterinary technicians work in animal clinics or hospitals under the supervision of licensed veterinarians. You’ll help in preparing animals and equipment for surgeries, taking radiographs, collecting specimens for lab work, performing minor dental procedures, and maintaining pet patient histories.
Online vet tech training is comprehensive, and you’ll complete the clinical training…
