Learn all about the best online-degree programs and distance-learning courses through GreatDegree.com. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/ en Copyright © 2009-2010 Campus Direct, Inc · All Rights Reserved info@greatdegree.com <p><b>Technical School</b> <i>n</i> : an educational institution that teaches students practical, job-related skills that can be immediately applicable when searching for a job. Technical colleges and schools often provide significant on-site, hands-on training in areas of study such as include information technology, criminal justice, business, health, and design. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-a-technical-school/16'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-a-technical-school/16">What is a Technical School? - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-a-technical-school/16 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-a-technical-school/16 <p>The 4-year college experience is continuously morphing. For example, online tools and technology made it possible to have the college experience without ever stepping foot on campus.</p> <p>And now, as less traditional students such as working adults venture back to school and more part-time students are enrolling, the &ldquo;4-year&rdquo; degree may have to be renamed to the &ldquo;4-years-plus&rdquo; degree. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-earn-a-bachelors-degree/15'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-earn-a-bachelors-degree/15">How long does it take to earn a bachelor's degree? Research: 6+ years - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-earn-a-bachelors-degree/15 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-earn-a-bachelors-degree/15 <p>As one of the top military-friendly colleges in the U.S. and a fully online institution, <a href="/schools/American-Sentinel-University-1026.html">American Sentinel University</a> offers an affordable, high quality education for thousands of students. If you&rsquo;re serving our nation or looking for a tight-knit learning community, take a look at ASU and put them in the running for your school of choice.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s a look at <a href="/schools/American-Sentinel-University-1026.html">American Sentinel University</a>: <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-american-sentinel-university/14'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-american-sentinel-university/14">10 Facts about American Sentinel University - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-american-sentinel-university/14 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-american-sentinel-university/14 <p><b>Accelerated Degree Program</b> <i>n</i> : a faster-paced program in which a student can earn a degree in a shorter time period.</p> <p>Accelerated programs provide students with the opportunity to learn course material quickly and receive a degree sooner. For example, a typical associate&rsquo;s degree program lasts 2 years; an accelerated associate&rsquo;s degree can sometimes be completed in as little as 18 months. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-accelerated-degree-program/13'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-accelerated-degree-program/13">What is an accelerated degree program? - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-accelerated-degree-program/13 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-accelerated-degree-program/13 <p>For-profit college representatives and advocates are meeting right now in Washington D.C. as the federal government takes a closer look at the financial aspects of these colleges and universities.</p> <p>Federal officials are reviewing for-profits and their use of government money and aid to their students.</p> <p> <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/government-puts-for-profits-on-the-hot-seat/12'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/government-puts-for-profits-on-the-hot-seat/12">Government puts for-profits on the hot seat - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/government-puts-for-profits-on-the-hot-seat/12 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/government-puts-for-profits-on-the-hot-seat/12 <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a business school with a successful history and experienced instructors, there are, fortunately, a handful of solid colleges and universities to consider. The <a href="/schools/Keller-Graduate-School-of-Management-1141.html">Keller Graduate School of Management</a> is a graduate b-school whose presence in education has skyrocketed with its success and popularity among students.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s a look at the <a href="/schools/Keller-Graduate-School-of-Management-1141.html">Keller Graduate School of Management</a>: <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-keller-graduate-school-of-management/11'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-keller-graduate-school-of-management/11">10 Facts about the Keller Graduate School of Management - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-keller-graduate-school-of-management/11 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-keller-graduate-school-of-management/11 <p>It&rsquo;s time to put your family to work! Getting an online education can be a family effort. While you may be the only one who can earn the grade on assignments and exams, that doesn&rsquo;t mean they can&rsquo;t help in other ways:</p> <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-get-your-family-to-pitch-in-with-your-online-degree/10'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-get-your-family-to-pitch-in-with-your-online-degree/10">Get Your Family To Pitch In With Your Online Degree - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-get-your-family-to-pitch-in-with-your-online-degree/10 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-get-your-family-to-pitch-in-with-your-online-degree/10 <p><b>Associate&rsquo;s Degree</b> <i>n</i> : a two-year undergraduate degree. Students either apply this degree and the credits earned towards a bachelor&rsquo;s degree or jump straight into the workforce.</p> <p><a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/degree-programs-list.php?&amp;selected_degrees[8]=8">Associate&rsquo;s degrees</a> are the first level in the degree hierarchy. However, they are not required and many students skip associate&rsquo;s degrees and head straight for earning a bachelor&rsquo;s degree. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-an-associates-degree/9'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-an-associates-degree/9">What is an associate's degree? - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-an-associates-degree/9 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-an-associates-degree/9 <p>Finding a time to study is a struggle for any student, no matter the age, grade, area of study, or number of other obligations. There are always other, &ldquo;more important&rdquo; things that need to be done, and studying can always be put off for a couple more minutes.</p> <p>So when to study? If you&rsquo;re juggling commitments like school, work, and family&hellip; study whenever you can! <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-when-to-study-whenever-you-can/8'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-when-to-study-whenever-you-can/8">When To Study? Whenever You Can - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-when-to-study-whenever-you-can/8 Fri, 21 May 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/tip-when-to-study-whenever-you-can/8 <p>When people think of YouTube, for most of them the first image that pops into their minds is either a dancing baby, a goat that sounds like a man, or a young teen belting out their soul in their bedroom.</p> <p>YouTube is practically the go-to-source in online mindless entertainment, but did you ever think it would be a valuable and credible spot for education?</p> <p>Well, it is, or at least it&rsquo;s getting there. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/youtube-free-online-video-courses/7'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/youtube-free-online-video-courses/7">YouTube: Free Online Video Courses - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/youtube-free-online-video-courses/7 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/youtube-free-online-video-courses/7 <p>Finding individual college credit courses online is like trying to buy one shoe&hellip; it&rsquo;s technically possible, but you&rsquo;re going to have to do a lot of searching.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yes, there are college course providers with nationally recognized classes, but there are only a select few credible ones. And yes, there are certain universities and colleges offering online courses, but most of those classes are either non-credit or part of a degree program. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/university-of-california-makes-bold-move-with-college-credit-courses-online-plan/6'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/university-of-california-makes-bold-move-with-college-credit-courses-online-plan/6">University of California makes bold move with college credit courses online plan - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/university-of-california-makes-bold-move-with-college-credit-courses-online-plan/6 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/university-of-california-makes-bold-move-with-college-credit-courses-online-plan/6 <p>Picking an online college or university for your online degree journey can be a little dangerous. You&rsquo;ll never know what you might run into on the road, and degree mills are often roaming the cyber streets.</p> <p>But don't worry, the Diploma Mill Police are here, offering protection and guiding you safely to your destination: your online school of choice. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/dipoma-mill-police-are-here-geteducated/5'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/dipoma-mill-police-are-here-geteducated/5">The Diploma Mill Police are here! - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/dipoma-mill-police-are-here-geteducated/5 Fri, 07 May 2010 08:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/dipoma-mill-police-are-here-geteducated/5 <p>That list of 1000s of options just became more manageable. GreatDegree takes an in-depth look at <a href="/schools/Drexel-University-209.html">Drexel University</a>.&nbsp;Could this be the college for you? Let's find out. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on Drexel University with the important and fun facts below and see if it should be one of your top options.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s a look at option #1: <a href="/schools/Drexel-University-209.html">Drexel University</a>.</p> <p> <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-drexel-university/4'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-drexel-university/4">10 Facts about Drexel University - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-drexel-university/4 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/10-facts-about-drexel-university/4 <p>One of the toughest parts about getting an education is paying for it.</p> <p>First, you apply for as much federal aid as possible, and then you may have to turn to private student loans. You go to college. You graduate (congratulations!). And then it&rsquo;s time for loan repayment.</p> <p>Tough, but not impossible. <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/8-financial-aid-information-sites/3'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/8-financial-aid-information-sites/3">8 Financial Aid Information Web Sites - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/8-financial-aid-information-sites/3 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/8-financial-aid-information-sites/3 <p><b>Hybrid Class</b> <i>n</i> : an educational setting with both online and in-classroom components. Students enrolled in hybrid courses go through much of the lecture material and content online and then meet on campus for exams, labs, and further discussion.</p> <p>Hybrid classes provide learners with the convenience and flexibility of online education <a href='http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-hybrid-class/2'>...continue reading</a></p><hr/>Source: <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-hybrid-class/2">What is a Hybrid Class? - GreatDegree.com Online Education Blog</a> at <a href="http://www.greatdegree.com">Great Degree</a>. http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-hybrid-class/2 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://www.greatdegree.com/blog/what-is-hybrid-class/2