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eLearners News - Week of 7/6/2009

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:38:22 GMT

eLearners News Week of 7/6/09

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Week of July 6th, 2009

Focus On: What It Takes to Teach

What, where, and who you want to teach are the major factors that will decide what level degree you'll need to begin imparting knowledge on youngsters, teens, college kids, and even adults, but a bachelor's degree is very necessary.

Browse the most popular online education degrees below to embark on your teaching career today — September is right around the corner!

Subject	Which Level Degree Do You Want?
Adult & Higher Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Early Childhood Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Education Administration	X	X	Master's	Doctorate
Educational Leadership	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Educational Technology	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
General Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
K–12 Education / Teacher Prep	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Curriculum & Instruction	X	X	Master's	Doctorate
Special Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Training	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
English as a Second Language (ESL)	X	X	Master's	Doctorate
Library & Resource Mgmt	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Distance Education	X	X	Master's	Doctorate

If you're looking for something else completely, click here to search 2,500+ online degrees from more than 200 schools in just 30 seconds!

Check Out: Guide to Homeland Security Careers

Ever thought of a career in homeland security?

The Guide to Homeland Security Degrees is hot off the "presses" and chock full of information for anyone curious about working for the Department of Homeland Security.

Threre's info about the department itself, what kind of jobs are available within, average salaries, what classes you might take to get a degree in homeland security, and much more. Check out the guide...

Presenting The Career Stimulus Package!

The Empowerment Tour is making its way across the country offering free career counseling sessions and fund-raising for scholarship dollars.

The next three stops on the tour schedule are:

July 10, Nashville, TN
July 12, Baltimore, MD
July 14, Arlington, VA

The Empowerment Tour is part of the Career Stimulus Package, which will award nearly $4 million in full-tuition scholarships and set winners up with job shadowing programs at some of America’s most innovative companies.

Click to learn more about the initiative and see when the tour is coming your way, then follow Career Stimulus Package on Twitter!

Online Student Spotlight: Britton

Taking holding down a full-time job, taking online courses, and having a life is a juggling act. Good thing Britton, a former online student at American Sentinel University, was up for a challenge.

Read Britton's story
See all online degrees in computer science
Or, learn more about American Sentinel University

eLearners Community News

This week's highlight from the Online Education Blogs:

eLearners blogger Cajun asks can school-related stress cause a heart attack? Of course, taking on too much can cause tons of undue stress, but you have to remember that your health has to come first.

A new question from our Distance Learning Discussion Forums:

PPConsulltant wants to be an adjunct professor for online courses. Is she qualified enough yet?

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Find Your College

Start your search with immediate results using our Quick Degree Finder, which searches thousands of programs instantly and lets you review your matches right away.

It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Career Stimulus Package

The Career Stimulus Package, is awarding nearly $4 million in full-tuition scholarships and job shadowing stints at some of America’s most innovative companies.

Click to learn more and apply!

Project Working Mom

Project Working Mom...and Dads, Too! awards one $4,000 scholarship each month for use towards your education in any way you'd like.

Apply now!

Need Money for School?

There are hundreds of funds, grants, and programs that help those with debt from school.

Find a government program in your state or find scholarship money with our free scholarship search tool!

Have Questions?

Join our community and get some answers from current online students about their experiences.

Guide to Online Education

You can also download our free 175-page Guide to Online Education handbook to get the facts about distance learning.

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eLearners News - Week of 6/29/2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:11:19 GMT

eLearners News Week of 6/29/09

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Week of June 29th, 2009

Why Should I Get a College Degree?

There are many great reasons to return to school to get a degree — pride, staying competitive, being a role model for a your children, to increase earnings...

And there are even more majors from which to choose! Are you thinking of a career switch to education? Or, perhaps, you think you would make an excellent counselor or psychologist?

Browse below to see the online degrees available in fields that interest you, then start down the path to a new you.

Subject	Which Level Degree Do You Want?
Accounting	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Business	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Marketing	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Liberal Arts	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Communications	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Computer Science	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Information Technology	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
K-12 Education	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Health	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Nursing	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Psychology	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Engineering	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Social Sciences	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Criminal Justice	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate

If you're looking for something else completely, click here to search 2,500+ online degrees from more than 200 schools in just 30 seconds!

How eLearning Makes You a Better Parent

Yes — a better parent! When considering going back to school, it's natural to worry how it could affect your home life, especially for moms and dads. The truth is that while earning an online degree will require a substantial amount of time, there is most definitely a sunny side.

Your children and spouse will learn by your example, see you managing time effectively, and they'll be proud of your passion for learning. See other ways being an eLearner makes you a better parent.

Presenting The Career Stimulus Package!

The Empowerment Tour is making its way across the country offering free career counseling sessions and fund-raising for scholarship dollars.

The Empowerment Tour is part of the Career Stimulus Package, which will award nearly $4 million in full-tuition scholarships and set winners up with job shadowing programs at some of America’s most innovative companies.

Click to learn more about the initiative and see when the tour is coming your way, then follow Career Stimulus Package on Twitter!

Online Student Spotlight: Greg

Getting a master's degree in organizational management helped Greg from Boston take flight in his Air Force career. Earning it online was just the icing on the cake...

eLearners Community News

This week's highlight from the Online Education Blogs:

eLearners blogger Liz links to a press release from the US Department of Education — eLearning is actually more effective than face-to-face learning!

A new question from our Distance Learning Discussion Forums:

untallTexan is pondering an associate's degree in paralegal studies. Read the post, or see online paralegal degrees.

Join our Community today! It's free and fast to sign up!

Find Your College

Start your search with immediate results using our Quick Degree Finder.

This tool searches thousands of programs instantly and lets you review your matches right away. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Project Working Mom

Project Working Mom...and Dads, Too! awards one $4,000 scholarship each month for use towards your education in any way you'd like.

Apply now!

Need Money for School?

There are hundreds of funds, grants, and programs that help those with debt from school.

Find a government program in your state or find scholarship money with our free scholarship search tool!

Have Questions?

Join our community and get some answers from current online students about their experiences.

You can also download our free 175-page Guide to Online Education handbook to get the facts about distance learning.

eLearners News - Week of 6/22/2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:41:51 GMT

eLearners News Week of 6/22/09

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Read about the Career Stimulus Package below!

Week of June 22nd, 2009

Learn Online Computer Science & Engineering

Computer science and engineering majors often earn some of the highest starting salaries.

Who will succeed in this field? Truly detail-oriented people with a flair for technical know-how. People who love to know how things work. People who want to apply technology to solve problems.

See computer science and engineering degrees online now, or look to the chart for the full list of all related majors!

Subject	Degree Level
Computer Science	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Computer Security	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Database Management	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Engineering	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Graphics and Multimedia	Associate's	Bachelor's	X	Doctorate
Information Systems	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Information Technology	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Networks	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Programming	Associate's	Bachelor's	X	Doctorate
Software Engineering	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Technology Mmanagement	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Telecommunications	X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Web Design	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Bachelor's
Web Development	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate

If you're looking for something else completely, click here to search 2,500+ online degrees from more than 200 schools in just 30 seconds!

Presenting The Career Stimulus Package!

This week, eLearners launched the first-ever Career Stimulus Package, which will offer more than 100 full-tuition scholarships worth more than $4 million, job shadowing programs at some of America’s most innovative companies and a 38-city Empowerment Tour across the country offering free career counseling services and fund-raising for additional adult-driven scholarship dollars.

Click to learn more about the initiative!

Online Student Spotlight: Mary Lea

Retirement's not slowing Mary Lea down one bit! She's 60 and back in school to finish the master's degree she started in Instructional Design & Technology.

Though a family crisis once forced her to put her education on pause, she's now back on track to be an '09 graduate and even closer to teaching computer skills to those in her small community.

Read Mary Lea's story and decide what you find most inspiring about her.

eLearners Community News

This week's highlight from the Online Education Blogs:

eLearners blogger Cajun muses about eLearning as part of the green movement. He also asks whether eLearners should get tax incentives for choosing to learn online?

A new question from our Distance Learning Discussion Forums:

kerry101 thinks a fellow student ripped off one of her class message board posts, and would like to know what she should do.

Join our Community today! It's free and fast to sign up!

Find Your College

Start your search with immediate results using our Quick Degree Finder.

This tool searches thousands of programs instantly and lets you review your matches right away. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Project Working Mom

Project Working Mom...and Dads, Too! awards one $4,000 scholarship each month for use towards your education in any way you'd like.

Apply now!

Need Money for School?

There are hundreds of funds, grants, and programs that help those with debt from school.

Find a government program in your state or find scholarship money with our free scholarship search tool!

Have Questions?

Join our community and get some answers from current online students about their experiences.

You can also download our free 175-page Guide to Online Education handbook to get the facts about distance learning.

eLearners News - Week of 6/15/2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:40:45 GMT

eLearners News Week of 6/15/09

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Career Stimulus Package Kickoff!

Week of June 15th, 2009

eLearners Features: Social Sciences

CSI did for criminal justice majors what Samantha Jones did for public relations!

Besides criminal justice, other popular majors that comprise the social sciences are psychology, public administration, and homeland security — all dynamic careers aimed to improve, care for, or protect society.

Which Social Science Interests You?
Criminal Justice
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
History
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Homeland Security
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Law
X	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Legal Studies
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	X
Paralegal
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Political Science
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Psychology
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Public Administration
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Public Safety
Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctorate
Sociology
Associate's	Bachelor's	X	X

If you're looking for something else completely, click here to search 2,500+ online degrees from more than 200 schools in just 30 seconds!

Presenting: The Career Stimulus Package!

Online Student Spotlight: Scott

"If I were able to make it to campus," he says, "it would have taken me 4 to 5 years to my associate's degree . . . I will probably be one of the most educated people in my company in a couple of years. That makes me feel good because I know I've accomplished something that most people in this world have not."

Read about Scott's experience at Kaplan University or visit Kaplan University on eLearners to get a taste of the virtual campus.

Whether you are just starting to think about going back to school or have already made the decision to return, our Guide to Online Education will help answer your questions about the vast and often confusing world of distance learning and online education.

eLearners Community News

This week's highlight from the Online Education Blogs:

New eLearners blogger and theology student, jodipalmer, disagreed with her professor. What should she do?

A new question from our Distance Learning Discussion Forums:

captdoug asks, "What's more important — real world experience or a degree? Especially considering the job market. Cajun weighs in...

Join our Community today! It's free and fast to sign up!

Find Your College

Start your search with immediate results using our Quick Degree Finder.

This tool searches thousands of programs instantly and lets you review your matches right away. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Project Working Mom

Project Working Mom...and Dads, Too! awards one $4,000 scholarship each month for use towards your education.

Apply now!

Need Money for School?

There are hundreds of funds, grants, and programs that help those with debt from school.

Find a government program in your state or find scholarship money with our free scholarship search tool!

Have Questions?

Join our community and get some answers from current online students about their experiences.

You can also download our free 175-page Guide to Online Education handbook to get the facts about distance learning.