http://www.universitydegreefinder.com Our goal is to help you quickly find adult education oriented online degrees and online programs. We only offer the most well renowned accredited online degree programs to help you meet all your continuing online adult education needs. Did you know that you can receive a bachelors degree online or work towards your online graduate degree? en Copyright 2008 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:50:56 -0500 A common misconception for students pursuing a college degree is that in choosing a single major students must give up their interest in other areas of study. 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The site offers new comparative ratings and rankings of accredited online universities, providing consumers the opportunity to save several thousand dollars while earning a degree at a top ranked university. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/best_buys_in_online_health_car_1.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/best_buys_in_online_health_car_1.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:34:10 -0500 Matt Vilano of the Career Couch recently handled the age old question regarding the worth of an online degree. Noting the importance of doing one's homework before enrolling online, Vilano responded without hesitation stating "online degrees can be a boon to your career and your life." http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/online_degrees_demand_time_com_1.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/online_degrees_demand_time_com_1.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:12:07 -0500 The interest in online programming has been growing by leaps and bounds each year due to its overall convenience for students. But the current gas crisis has given interested adults one more reason to think seriously about the online degree option. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/gas_prices_fueling_online_degr_1.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/gas_prices_fueling_online_degr_1.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:45:08 -0500 Blackboard Inc. has announced a five year extension of its partnership with Capella University, one of Blackboard's largest online partners. The extension will build upon the Blackboard Learning System by adding the Blackboard Community System™ and Blackboard Portfolio System™ to the agreement. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/capella_extends_partnership_wi.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/06/capella_extends_partnership_wi.html Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:17:00 -0500 With nonprofit organizations growing in number, a leadership position within this high growth sector represents significant job potential. In response to that growth, Walden University has introduced a Masters level degree program with a focus on Management and Leadership in the nonprofit sector. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/walden_offers_nonprofit_manage_1.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/walden_offers_nonprofit_manage_1.html Thu, 29 May 2008 07:12:05 -0500 Harvard Business School's Clayton M. Christensen and his colleague Michael B. Horn writing in the summer 2008 issue of Education Next have have predicted significant growth in computer-based learning over the next decade. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/technology_to_continue_to_impa.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/technology_to_continue_to_impa.html Wed, 21 May 2008 09:02:46 -0500 The University of Phoenix has announced the formation of a new research unit devoted to teaching and learning within the adult higher education community. The new University of Phoenix National Research Center (NRC) will focus on the world of the adult learner and the nontraditional college student. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/university_of_phoenix_creates.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/university_of_phoenix_creates.html Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:51 -0500 Across the country, many states have created organizations to provide online, web-based courses, for high school students. According to recently released data, in 2006-07, one-third of high school seniors in Utah took a class online through the state's Electronic High School and more than 52,000 students were served by the Florida Virtual School network. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/online_learning_heads_to_the_h.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/online_learning_heads_to_the_h.html Mon, 12 May 2008 13:17:34 -0500 Today, any time you visit a college campus, you will see only a fraction of the actual students enrolled in the school. At online colleges such as Kaplan University, the fraction of students studying on campus is exceedingly small. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/college_as_a_cyberspace_experi.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/college_as_a_cyberspace_experi.html Mon, 12 May 2008 13:16:20 -0500 Piedmont Tech and the University of Phoenix have signed an articulation agreement that will create greater educational opportunities for students from the technical college. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/piedmont_tech_and_university_o.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/piedmont_tech_and_university_o.html Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:06 -0500 Investing in higher education can pay significant dividends in the form of increased wages and job promotion potential. But to be able to handle the costs associated with higher education, a potential student must create an investment plan. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/saving_for_college.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/saving_for_college.html Mon, 12 May 2008 13:14:10 -0500 There have been many phrases over the last few years to describe the latest generation. First it was Generation X, then it was Generation Y. But today's college students have been given a different label. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/college_students_labeled_gener.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/college_students_labeled_gener.html Wed, 07 May 2008 19:33:43 -0500 The unique financial aid endeavor that links eLearners.com, American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University has seen more than 50,000 filed applications since its inception in late January. The aid campaign, "Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work," is designed to support working moms seeking further education and is expected to provide more than $2 million in scholarship aid. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/post_1.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/post_1.html Mon, 05 May 2008 13:10:12 -0500 DeVry Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Porter as the Campus Dean for the recently created DeVry College of New York. The new entity came about as a result of the recent merger of DeVry Institute of Technology and Keller Graduate School of Management in New York. http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/devry_college_of_new_york_the.html http://www.universitydegreefinder.com/articles/2008/05/devry_college_of_new_york_the.html Mon, 05 May 2008 13:09:25 -0500