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eLearners News 7/18/08

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:56:37 GMT

eLearners News 7/18/08

July 18th, 2008

Grand Canyon University (GCU)

Grand Canyon University was originally founded in 1949. GCU's home campus is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Grand Canyon is a premier, private, accredited, Christian university.

Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Below is a list of programs delivered online by the GCU:

BS in Early Childhood Edu. (Eligible for Credential)
BS in Elementary/Special Edu. (Dual Major)
MS in Professional Counseling
MED in Edu. Administration (With IR & Cert)
BS in Psychology
BS in Elementary Edu. - English (With IR & Cert.)
BS in Business Administration - Healthcare Mgmt.
MS in Addiction Counseling
BS in Secondary Edu. - English
BS in Business Administration
MED in Special Edu. (No IR, No Cert)
BS in Elementary Edu. - Math (With IR & Cert.)
BA in Christian Studies
MBA and MS in Leadership
MED in Instructional Technology (No IR, No Cert)
BS in Marketing
BS in Elementary Edu. - Science (With IR & Cert.)
BS in Accounting
BS in Business Administration - Sport Mgmt.
BS in Secondary Edu. - Math
BS in Secondary Edu. - Social Studies
MA in Teaching (No IR, No Cert)
MED in Reading (No IR, No Cert)
BS in Emergency Mgmt. (Degree Completion)
MBA in General Mgmt.

Conducting Research Online

How can I tell which Web resources are reputable and which do not list accurate information?

As with any source, it is important to know the accuracy of the information you are accessing. As you will find with any publication, the information on the Web can be biased, missing details, or simply incorrect.

Certain Web sites are better to use than others, in regards to providing correct information for your research. For example, some Weblogs are written and maintained by field experts who publish up-to-date information that may be very useful and interesting for your research. Other Weblogs are written by individuals who have a superficial understanding of a particular subject and publish dubious information. Read more in our article How to Conduct Research Online.

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Online Student Interview: Miralina

"During my undergraduate degree I worked independently much of the time, so I felt prepared to take an online program."

Miralina was a traditional student in her bachelor's program, but knew that she needed additional education and formal training before starting her career. Though online education typically appeals to more adult students, younger adults are also taking advantage of its benefits.

"I decided to take the courses online because it was much more convenient � Also, going to class online meant I was free to find a job during the day."

Read about the experience of this 22-year-old online grad student.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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Project Working Mom 2:
Putting Education to Work

60 percent of working moms make less than $30,000 per year.

If you're thinking about going back to school, we are here to help. You can do it!

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eLearners News 7/11/08

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:46:23 GMT

eLearners News 7/11/08

July 11th, 2008

Abilene Christian University (ACU)

The foundings of ACU began as far back as 1903, but it wasn't until 1976 that the school was officially named Abilene Christian University. ACU's home campus is located in Abilene, Texas. Part of their vision states "We believe people around the globe will benefit from a distinctive ACU education. Therefore, we will enthusiastically pursue avenues to take the university to the world—and to bring the world to ACU."

Abilene Christian University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Below is a list of programs delivered online by the ACU:

Master of Education in Leadership of Learning
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Higher Education
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
MS Organizational and Human Resource Development
Graduate Cert. in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation

Have you made this mistake?

You're attempting to write an e-mail explaning a difficult concept. You find the perfect way to explain everything in a Wikipedia.org article. With a quick "Copy" and "Paste," the e-mail is complete and sent on its way.

You have committed plagiarism.

All of your academic work must be original and unique. If you choose to include the ideas, writings, and lectures of others, it is essential that you cite your source of information. Without proper cititation, the integrity of your work will be questioned. Learn how to avoid plagiarism in our our article How to Avoid Plagiarism.

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Online Student Interview: Barry

"It became a personal goal to get the degree behind me, so that I wouldn't miss another opportunity just because I didn't have that piece of paper."

Barry has worked in a number of different fields, holding various positions and gaining valuable experience every step of the way. When he entered the world of academia, however, he was not able to move up in his position because he lacked the educational credentials. Since he has earned his degree online, he has been promoted and earning much more than his original salary.

"I learned so much while involved in my course work, and I'm probably better at my job because of it — Don't give up. It was literally twenty-nine years from the time I started working toward a degree and actually graduating."

Read about the experience of this 47-year-old who earned his degree after nearly thirty years.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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Project Working Mom 2:
Putting Education to Work

60 percent of working moms make less than $30,000 per year.

If you're thinking about going back to school, we are here to help. You can do it!

Need Money for School?
Help is a click away.

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

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eLearners News 7/1/08

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:36 GMT

eLearners News 7/1/08

July 1st, 2008

University of Mary

University of Mary (U-Mary) can trace its academic beginnings to the year 1955. U-Mary's home campus is located in the capital of North Dakota, Bismarck. University of Mary has been offering distance educational opportunities since 2005.

University of Mary is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Below is a list of programs delivered online by the U-Mary:

RN to BS � Nursing *
Bachelor of Science � Management *
Bachelor of Science � Accounting *
Master of Business Administration � Management
Master of Business Administration � Health Care
Master of Business Administration � Accountancy
Master of Science in Nursing � Nurse Educator
Master of Science in Nursing � Nurse Administrator
RN to MSN � Nurse Administrator
Master of Project Management
* Denotes degree completion program

Keeping Kids Busy During Summer Break

Summer's a great time for me to start taking classes. Do you have any suggestions about how to keep the kids busy while I study?

The summertime allows a lot of professionals much needed time away from the office. For parents starting their online course work, summertime studying begs the question: what do you with the kids?

If you have school-aged children, summer school may be a great alternative for them. Check with your local district to see if any art, music, or outdoors classes are being offered. Your local church or place of worship may also offer day care or camp. If your children would prefer to stay at home, you might appreciate some ideas from our article How to Keep Your Kids Busy While You Study.

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Online Student Interview: Andrea

"I can handle a lot more going on at one time than I thought I could."

Andrea is a working mother raising her family outside of Chicago. Her graduate degree studies are helping her bridge the gap between her current professional work and future goals. When making a decision between on-campus and online education, Andrea knew she wanted to be with her family as much as possible, so she decided to earn her degree online.

"Because of my hectic schedule with work and spending time with my family, I wanted a program that could be custom-tailored to my schedule. The online program at [my university] offered the flexibility that I needed in order to manage a personal life with finishing grad school."

Read about the experience of this 30-year-old wife, mother, and online grad student.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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Project Working Mom 2:
Putting Education to Work

60 percent of working moms make less than $30,000 per year.

If you're thinking about going back to school, we are here to help. You can do it!

Need Money for School?
Help is a click away.

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

Find a government program in your state.

Find money with our free scholarship search tool!

Save for School - By Shopping!

Put away money for school without even thinking about it with Upromise. Learn more about this free program.

What's your dream job?

Find out which careers may be best suited for you!

Ready to Study Online?
Find out!

Take our quiz and find out how prepared you are to take courses online.

It's simple and free. Try it!