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Military Distance Education

Getting an education can be difficult when half of your days are spent far away from home, and that's often a harsh reality for soldiers. Luckily, with the advent of distance learning and quality online degrees, it is becoming easier to be proactive about education instead of waiting until retirement former as barriers like a full-time job and even deployment have become virtually inconsequential.

An Education on Your Own Time

The military is a busy place-between duty shifts, daily assignments, and all the unexpected activity that can go on every day, it can be impossible to schedule in a single college class at a brick-and-mortar university, let alone a full course load. With an online education, however, you can study and complete courses on a timeline that works for you. Class starts whenever you have the time to pick up a book, and ends when you need it to, giving you the freedom to earn a degree without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Wherever You Are, Your Education is There

Military life goes hand in hand with travel-you're lucky if you stay at the same home base for more than a couple of years, to say nothing of months of deployment. How can you expect to work on your degree when you might be home one week and thousands of miles from campus the next? With distance learning, it doesn't matter. Virtual classrooms, e-books, and podcast lectures all make the entire world is your classroom, from the barracks to the desert to a ship out at sea.

With reasons like these, it's easy to see why more and more service members are turning to distance learning as a top education option. Why not check it out for yourself?

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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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    • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
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    Location:
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.

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    • AS - Paralegal Studies
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    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
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  • DeVry University

    Career-focused education for real‐world results.

    Programs

    • Graduate Certificate-Electronic Commerce Management
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    Location:
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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Homeland Security, AA (Online)
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    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • South University Online

    South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

    Programs

    • Psychology (BA)
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    Location:
    Savannah: 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah GA 31406-4805
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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

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    • Accounting (Bachelor)
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    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
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  • Allied Health Institute

    Allied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.

    Programs

    • Medical Assisting
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    Location: Online

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  • Post University

    Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

    Programs

    • Forensic Accounting
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    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
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  • Animal Behavior College

    Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.

    Programs

    • Veterinary Assistant
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    Location:
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  • Art Institute Online

    Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.

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    • Kitchen and Bath Design
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    Location: Online

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