June 3, 2009

May 28, 2009

May 4, 2009

  • Have you recession proofed your career?

    The combination of tough economic times and stories of impending doom have caused crucial introspection for most people. This article is in response to a number of questions readers have sent to educationline.org.

April 17, 2009

April 14, 2009

  • Exciting Careers with Associate Degree Programs

    An associates degree is generally awarded by community colleges and junior colleges. However, a few four-year colleges and universities also award the degree. You need about 60 credit hours to graduate from most associate programs.

March 27, 2009

  • A Timeline for Effective College Searching

    High School Junior Year By the time a person has reached their junior year they should have a fairly good idea of the type of major they wish to pursue in college. Choosing a major and/or career, are the first major steps to be taken in deciding which colleges to submit application to. Now is the time to begin collecting information on those colleges that offer degrees in the major(s) of your choice.

March 12, 2009

January 29, 2009

  • What kind of degrees?

    Can you answer tears15's question about degrees?:
    what kind of degrees are there
    and what do they stand for???
    what would be a good degree for veterinary science? (…)

  • Do Potential Employers value Distance Learning Degrees?

    With the technological expansion of the Internet, distance learning degrees have become increasingly popular. With great support facilities and the convenience of online degree programs, parents and workers can still have a family and a job while receiving an education. Unfortunately, the Internet has also provided an avenue for individuals making money by selling bogus degrees over the Internet. In a 2003 report by USA Today, 400 diploma mills are already in operation, with the shameful industry already worth $500 million per year, and the numbers are still rising.

January 28, 2009

  • Fake Online Bachelor Degrees - what should you check for?

    Along with the growing popularity of obtaining an online Bachelor degrees, many bogus schools have cropped up to cash in, taking advantage of potential students seeking a genuine education to maintain their current level of employment, or achieve specific career goals. Unfortunately, the sales pitch attracts many students who do not possess the time, or the finances, to gain a college education. The main selling points may include easy graduation, no tests or end of semester exams, credit for life experiences, and lower tuition fees. Some diploma mills even have the audacity to make money through bulk emails offering to sell university degrees.

  • 8 great jobs with an Online Information Technology Degree

    Why not have an awesome career doing something you already love? For example, do you enjoy testing the newest software products on the market? Do you like to work with computers and learn new programs? Then, you need an online IT degree. After graduation, here are some of the fantastic jobs needing talented people like you: Interface designer, Systems analyst, Database administrator, Software Support Software engineer, Computer engineer, Computer programmer,Network Administrator.

  • Ready for Online Distance Education? Read these 10 Rules first

    Accreditation - this is perhaps the most important of the rules. Accreditation confirms that the college meets certain educational standards that are set by the accrediting education agencies. If you earn credits from an accredited online distance education college, chances are you can transfer them to another accredited institution of your choice. Your chances for acquiring a new job or getting a promotion are greatly enhanced if your degree is accredited.