Yale University Introduces Online Summer Courses May 17, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment Yale University is now offering students an opportunity to earn degree credits online during its summer session. The three courses being offered are HUMS S-212E: Brains of Genius: Mozart and Friends; ECON S-253E: Computational Finance; and PLSC S-394E: Introduction to Middle East Politics. The courses are intended for students who can’t travel to New Haven… Read More
Humboldt State University Launches Online Degree Program in Social Work May 13, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment There is always a demand for college-educated and well-trained social workers. And Humboldt State University (HSU) is doing its part to increase the number of social workers with college degrees in its region. The university is now offering students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work online. The online degree… Read More
UC Irvine Extension Introduces New Online Course to Prepare Students for Law School May 10, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment Top law schools are rigorous and demanding. They require total commitment, focus and application from students, so graduates will be able to meet the tough demands of the legal field. And it is critical that first-year law students have a strong foundation upon which to forge a successful career in law. In an effort to… Read More
McNeese State University Offering Electronic Courses For Its Summer Sessions May 6, 2011 | Ken, online education news | 1 Comment To increase course availability for students taking classes during the summer, McNeese State University will be offering a wide selection of electronic learning courses for academic credit during its 2011 summer sessions. The offerings include videocassette lessons and Internet or web-based courses. Videocassette Courses The university’s College by Cassette classes are offered through videocassette lessons… Read More
Bryant & Stratton College Online Announces Expansion of its Military Spouse Website May 3, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment Continuing its long tradition of serving the educational needs of those in the military and their families, yesterday Bryant & Stratton College Online announced the expansion of its website, SalutetoSpouses.com. The college set up the website last year for its Salute to Spouses scholarship program. The site will now also serve as an education portal and source of online information for military spouses and… Read More
Walden University Launches Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree April 28, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment In an effort to meet the growing demand for doctor-level nurses who can mentor and guide the next generation of nurses, Walden University has launched a new online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) The DNP program is designed to prepare nursing professionals to assume greater practice and leadership… Read More
Kaplan University Introduces Online Graduate Finance Degree and Medical Coding Certificate April 26, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment Looking towards the future with an eye on burgeoning fields, Kaplan University recently announced the launch of an online Master of Science in Finance degree and an Advanced Medical Coding certificate. The master’s and certificate are designed to prepare students to work in some of today’s fast-growing fields. Master of Science in Finance Degree Kaplan… Read More
Columbus State University’s Online MBA Ranked as the Best in the U.S. By Consumer Group April 19, 2011 | Ken, online education news | Leave a comment Columbus State University’s online MBA degree program has been ranked as the best in the nation by GetEducated.com, a prominent consumer group that publishes online college and university rankings using criteria such as affordability and credibility. In addition to the ranking of A for “Student Satisfaction” and “Public Perception,” the site gave the MBA a… Read More
Walden University Introducing Online Master’s Degree in Adult Learning April 14, 2011 | Ken, online education news | 3 Comments In an effort to address the needs of the growing number of adult students, the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University is now offering an M.S. in Adult Learning degree program. The degree program was created to meet the demand for educators who can design, deliver and manage courses and… Read More