Archive for June, 2009

Smith College to Introduce New Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Degree

Smith College has always been a pioneer in many fields, including engineering: its Picker Engineering Program is not only one of the most renowned engineering schools in the nation, but was the first at an all-woman’s school and the first to explore engineering from a liberal arts perspective. Not content to stop innovating, Smith College [...]

A New Emphasis on Career Development in the Works for Washington State University

Changes may be in the works for Washington State University — not the least of which is a whole new college within its walls. With the elimination of another outdated wing, this college is slated to focus on general studies, honors courses, and a new section specializing in helping students find their best careers for [...]

Culinary Sciences Listed Among Top Unusual Majors List

Is a culinary degree really that strange? We don’t think so, but some of its aspects must seem strange to some people to make the Wall Street Journal’s list of eleven unusual college majors. Some of the programs listed were true doozies by any count, such as the major checking in at the numper one [...]

Green Degrees Gather Momentum in Business

Environmentalism is no longer just a trend: it’s a way of life that is permeating every facet of our culture, from food to fashion to civil engineering. In this social climate, one of the hottest diplomas to lay claim to is an environmental science degree, and nowadays it’s not just for biologists and park rangers. [...]

Remington College-Tampa Campus Introduces Dental Assistant Program

Big news from Remington College’s Tampa campus: the school is now enrolling students for its brand new dental assistant degree program. This eight-month program promises to prepare students with the qualifications needed to successfully begin a career in dental assisting upon graduation.
The program lasts a minimum of eight months and begins with students learning the [...]

MBA Programs: A Valuable Choice for Young Professionals

As the job market gets ever more fierce, many young working professionals are starting to find that a Bachelor degree alone is no longer enough to advance their career. In turn, many are looking to an MBA degree as a way to ramp up their marketable skills in an increasingly competitive career climate.

[Loryn] Guiffre [...]

Nursing School Tuition Hits All Time High

Earning a nursing degree is way less expensive that going to med school right? Maybe not. Students at the University of Washington are seeing a steep increase in the cost of tuition for some nursing programs – making them even more expensive than medical school tuition.
A group of UW Nursing students is struggling [...]

Growing Demand for Paralegals

The field of paralegal work has grown significantly over the years. Paralegals today often take on important duties that attorneys in the past have traditionally done. Earning an online paralegal degree can get you working in the legal field without spending years going to law school, and spending big buck on your education. [...]

Paralegal is Recognized for Her Dedication

Earning your paralegal degree can open the doors to many opportunities to start an exciting career. In addition, the work that you do can help individuals as well as communities. A Paralegal from Tennessee was recognized last week by the great work she has done for her community.
Jennifer Tlumak, paralegal and client advocate at [...]

University of Texas Announces New Nursing Programs

Going to nursing school is usually the tip of the iceberg for many who work in the field of nursing. Beyond your basic degree, there are many specialized graduate programs where nurses can continue their education to move ahead in their careers. The University of Texas recently announced new programs.
The University of Texas [...]