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Education Degrees Online — News for the Week of March 19th, 2007
Education Degrees Online
With an education degree, you will know how the human mind processes and retains information. After completing your degree program in education, you will understand what methods and interactive tools are most engaging for every grade and subject.
- Flexible Learning: You can earn an education degree online as you manage life's other priorities.
- Great Teachers Needed: This field's need for dedicated professionals will increase up to 17 percent.
- An Affordable Education: There are many scholarships and loan programs available to students who become teachers.
Find your area of interest in an online education degree program:
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Adult & Higher Education
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Technology
- K-12 Education
- Distance Education
- Educational Administration
Hot Careers in 2007: Medical Transcriptionist
Employment opportunities in medical transcription are expected to increase up to 26 percent, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor. As America's population grows and the Baby Boomer generation ages, there is a big need for professionals with these skills.
Launch a rewarding, in-demand career in the medical field. If you are good with details and a great listener, then consider becoming a Medical Transcriptionist.
With Penn Foster Career School, you can train at home for a great career in medical transcription. Start today!
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How Long Will It Take To Get A Degree Online?
Undoubtedly, you've seen the flashy banner ads shouting, "Get ahead—earn your online degree FAST!" and emails bombarding your inbox proclaiming "a university diploma awaits - shipped to you in 2 weeks!" It's difficult to sift through the sales pitches and try to answer the burning question: How quickly can I actually earn a college degree online? …
Find out by reading the rest of … How Long Will It Take To Get A Degree Online?
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Quick Facts: How Many Schools Offer Distance Education?
"60.3 percent of all colleges and universities offer at least one distance learning program in 2004 - 2005."
— U.S. Department of Education
"Nearly 3.2 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2005 term."
— The Sloan Consortium
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