Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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Are you ready to take your career in social work to the next level? Graduate social work degrees prepare students with cognitive skills and theoretical background they need to become leaders in their field. Whether your specialty is research or hands-on social welfare work, a PhD in social work will sharpen your skills and open doors to new worlds of opportunity.
What You Can Expect
Your bachelor’s degree probably prepared you for hands-on work in the field,…
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Criminal Justice: What’s It All About?
From law enforcement to legal matters, criminal justice has always been among the most respected and in-demand career fields in the country. In the wake of events like 9/11, fields like security and law enforcement in the United States have expanded greatly; at the same time, they also require staffing of an ever higher caliber.
A criminal justice degree is proof to potential employers that you are that higher caliber, equipping you…
Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Lisa Stolzenberg, Professor and Chair at Florida International University, Department of Criminal Justice joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Florida International University
The Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Criminal Justice at FIU are designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the criminal justice system. It is also geared for students who intend to further their education by enrolling in law and doctoral degree programs.…
Monday, May 11, 2009
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Bobby Beck, CEO & Co-Founder of Animation Mentor, joins us today to discuss online animation education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Animation Mentor.
Animation Mentor is the only animation school in the world built by professional animators for people who want to become character animators. Our program teaches students the skills needed to succeed as a professional animator in the studio environment.
What is the typical duration of each of your programs?
Our online…
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Being a librarian these days is about a lot more than getting lost among stacks of books. It’s a career of technology and of the transmittance of knowledge, and as such many librarians have taken to the web, sharing their thoughts and musings all across the blogosphere. Here, we bring you what we think are some of the best library-related blogs that the internet has to offer.
PERSONAL BLOGS
1. librarian.net — Holding strong since 1999, rural…
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There’s eco-consciousness, there’s eco-awareness, there’s eco-activism… and then, there’s Greenpeace. Doing for the Earth what PETA does for animals, they are the brash and unmasked defenders of our ecosystem. Do you dream of running away to serve the cause, but wonder if you have what it takes? Here are ten signs that you have the gumption to join the fight:
1.You Care About the Environment
This is a given–if you care about the environment, there is no…
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There are plenty of reasons to bow down in gratitude before your local librarian, but why stop at hero worship? If you find books, or just learning in general, particularly interesting, why not consider a career in the field of information science? Here are ten signs that a library might be the perfect place for you to truly shine:
1.You Have a Passion for Organization
Not everybody does; it’s hard to have the patience or the dedication…
Friday, April 10, 2009
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Lynne Ballard, Dean of Continuing Professional Studies at Champlain College, joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at Champlain College.
The Division of Continuing Professional Studies began offering fully online associate and bachelor’s degrees and professional certificates in 1993. The degrees in our division, which are designed for adults, follow Champlain College’s 130 year tradition of serving the professional and career development needs of students.
Our online degrees include:
•…
Friday, March 20, 2009
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Gail L. Armatys, M.S., Co-Founder of the Center For Advanced Legal Studies, joins us today to discuss paralegal education.
Tell us about the programs offered at Center For Advanced Legal Studies
The Center specializes in paralegal education. We offer a Paralegal Certificate Program for College Graduates and an AAS Degree for Undergraduates. Students may attend in the morning or in the evening. Morning classes are taught in the traditional manner. The evening classes are provided in a…
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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Dr. Ted Mims, Computer Science Department Chair with Barbara Selvaggio, the Computer Sciences’ Department’s Program Online Coordinator join us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at University of Illinois at Springfield.
UIS has been offering online courses since the late 1990’s and was among the first “brick and mortar” institutions to offer degree and certificate programs online. We currently offer nine undergraduate degrees, eight graduate degrees, and nine certificates online.…
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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Thomas M. Green, Ph.D., Provost at National University, joins us today to discuss distance education.
Tell us about the distance learning programs offered at National University.
National University offers more than 60 degree programs and 10 teaching credential programs completely online. Since 1996, the University has made a conscious effort to develop those programs that are appropriate for online delivery; we currently have an inventory of 1200 courses available online. The University has five schools and one…
Friday, February 27, 2009
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Michael Savas, Associate Professor of Art, Dean of Visual Communications at Laguna College of Art & Design, joins us today to discuss art & design education.
Tell us about the programs offered at Laguna College of Art & Design.
We offer five different BFA programs of study: Fine Art, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, and our newest program, Game Art. Additionally, we offer an MFA degree in Representational Painting.
What is the typical duration of each of…
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