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Top 5 Careers in Health Care

Do you have an abiding interest in the workings of the human body? Does the idea of making the world a better place by helping people improve their health and wellness appeal to you? If this sounds like the type of career that might suit you, you should consider pursuing a profession in the red-hot health care field. According to data analyzed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy, and the field is poised to expand rapidly in the years to come, adding more than three million new jobs in the period from 2008 to 2018. If you think that preparing for a career in health care means dedicating years of your life and thousands of dollars to the pursuit of a post-graduate degree such as an MD or a PhD, think again. Some of the fastest-growing health care occupations are those that require only an associate degree or a bachelor's degree. What's more, with the widespread availability of online learning opportunit...

Career Advancement Made Easy: Top 5 Online Certificate Programs

Certificate programs offer targeted career training in a specific skill or expertise. For students looking to enter the workforce quickly or professionals who want to enhance their resume, a focused certificate program can offer practical skills in a short time frame. Unlike degree programs, which often include general education requirements and a wide range of electives, certificate programs focus on a specific topic. While certificate programs are similar to diploma programs in their duration--and some institutions may use the terms interchangeably--a certificate often indicates competency in a particular skill rather than an area of study. A 2010 study by Complete College America found that students in certificate programs benefit from the ability to begin training immediately and complete their program efficiently. The report also found that in some fields, earning a certificate can result in a greater salary increase than earning a degree. 5 types of online certific...

From Spielberg to Shaq: 8 Celebrities Who Used Online and Distance Learning Programs

They've got fame, money and accolades, so why would celebrities bother with a college education? Plenty of celebs graduated from college before they became famous, but others decide to hit the books after they've experienced life in the public eye. And like many of us, celebrities have busy work schedules and families to juggle--schlepping to class every day just wouldn't cut it. The flexibility of distance and online college programs offered the perfect solution. 8 celebrities who used online learning and distance learning programs These celebrities have used distance, extension and online classes to further their educations and expand their horizons. James Franco. Former UCLA dropout and Oscar nominee James Franco is now a Ph.D. student in English. Along with his graduate studies, he's managed to keep up with his showbiz career, even earning an Oscar nomination. Franco dropped out of UCLA as an undergrad but went back later to finish, starting with ex...
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