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Can't decide exactly which continuing education program is right for you? Check out Melanie Zoltan's program profiles. She also has a collection of school profiles and student profiles.

Accelerated Science Program Helps Adult Students Find Healthcare Jobs Faster
If you're an adult student seeking an accelerated path to a better healthcare job, the Integrated Science Program from Lifelong Education Institute might be right for you.

All About Excelsior College Health Career Training - Online Programs
The 40-year-old Excelsior College, a private, non-profit college based in Albany, New York, is one of the largest providers of online nursing degrees in the U.S. With nearly 1,400 students pursuing nursing education ranging from associate degrees, RN to BSN programs, and master's degrees in nursing, Excelsior College's accredited nursing...

All About Nursing Careers - Programs, Schools, and Nursing Students
Nursing is one of the most popular reasons non-traditional students go back to school. Find out which programs they're choosing, where, why, and who these nursing students are.


Online Teaching Degree - E-learning Teacher Certification - Distance Education for Teaching

All About Online Bachelor's Degrees - E-learning and Distance Education
Online Bachelor Degrees - E-learning and Distance Education for Non-Traditional Students

All About Online Degree Completion Programs
Online Degree Completion Programs - Non-Traditional Students Can Finish Bachelor's Degree Online

All About Online Master's Degrees
Earn a Masters Degree Online - E-learning for Online M.S., M.B.A., M.Ed or M.A.

All About Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - Using VA Education Benefits at Colleges
Veteran students use Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits to earn certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees at colleges and universities in the U.S. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is the largest expansion of veterans education benefits since the Montgomery GI Bill.

Bay Path College Online Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration
The online master's degree in higher education administration at Bay Path College, based on Longmeadow, Mass., provides men and women a foundation for administrative positions in colleges and universities. This online-only program also prepares students for doctoral programs, should students consider additional graduate work.

Colorado State University Online Master's Degrees in Continuing Education
Online master's degrees are the most popular programs in Colorado State University's Continuing Education department, with e-learning for professional advancement a driving force for non-traditional student enrollment.

Cuyahoga Community College - Tri-C Medical Assisting Degrees
Melanie Shearer, BS, MT (ASCP), CMA (AAMA), teaches medical assisting courses at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. The 37-year-old professor is a non-traditional student herself, completing a master's degree while teaching full-time. The Tri-C medical assisting program provides a two-year degree in a growing healthcare field.

Excelsior College - Online RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
With more than 1,300 students enrolled in an online RN to BSN degree completion program, Excelsior College claims to be the largest educator of nurses in the United States via degrees in nursing online.

Excelsior College Center for Professional Development and Post-9/11 Benefits
Excelsior College offers active-duty military members and veterans using Post 911 GI Bill benefits an opportunity to accomplish educational goals through a flexible online Professional Development program.

Finger Lakes Community College - CNA Training in New York for Nurse Aide Jobs
Finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York makes sense for workers looking for job stability.

Finger Lakes Community College - Home Health Aide Training in New York
Students looking for home health aide training in New York to enter the medical field can enroll in Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York.

Golden Gate University and Post-9/11 GI Bill and Veterans Benefits
Golden Gate University in San Francisco, Calif. offers bachelor's, master's and law degrees and provides tuition discounts for vets via the Yellow Ribbon Program. Using Post-9/11 GI Benefits provides approximately 120 GGU students the opportunity to earn a degree in business management, public administration and law.

Humboldt State University and Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
At Humboldt State University, 280 students use the veterans education benefits supplied by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Vets and their dependents using the GI Bill receive tuition and housing allowances to complete bachelor's degrees and graduate programs.

Ivy Bridge Online Associate Degree that Prepares Adults for Advanced Study
Megan Murray writes about a unique online degree program that makes it possible for adult students to pursue their education while taking care of other responsibilities.

Ivy Tech Community College Nursing and Health Degrees for Careers in Health Care
Ivy Tech Community College is the largest educator of nurses in Indiana, with more than half of all nurses in the state earning a nursing degree at Ivy Tech campuses. Non-traditional students seek careers in health care and medical jobs through health profession training. Campuses include locations in Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne,...

Kent State University - Online RN to BSN Nursing Degree
Kent State University combined its 100-year history with distance education technology to offer a popular online RN to BSN nursing degree. Registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma and the RN license can complete an online bachelor degree from home, balancing work, family and continuing education.

Mt. Lyon Institute of Tiffin University Online MBA in Elder Care Management
With geriatric care management jobs predicted to grow by 16% through 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the online MBA in Elder Care Management at Mt. Lyon Institute of Tiffin University prepares students for an emerging field.

Pennylvania State University RN to BSN Online Nursing Degree Program
Each semester the Penn State online bachelor degree program for registered nurses enrolls more than 400 students seeking nursing online education. The RN to BSN nursing degree allows students to work full-time while upgrading credentials from an accredited nursing school.

Texas Helps Texans Finish College
If you live in Texas, it's easier than ever to get your bachelor's degree thanks to the GradTX degree completion program. Find out how to get credit for what you already know and enroll in the classes you need to finish your bachelor's degree

UMASS University Without Walls - Health and Human Services Degree
Adult learners seeking an online bachelor degree in Human Services, Health Care Administration and other health and social services related fields can enroll in the UMASS Amherst UWW program. The Health and Human Services concentration is the most popular program at University Without Walls, preparing students for human services careers.

University of Toledo Online Patient Advocacy Graduate Certificate Program
Students in the online patient advocate certificate program at the University of Toledo come from a variety of health care and social services backgrounds. The patient advocate program allows graduates to work in a variety of settings as a liaison between patients, administration, insurance companies and health care providers.

University of Northern Colorado Online Masters Degree in Educational Psychology
The online master's degree in educational psychology at the University of Northern Colorado helps to prepare career teachers for a better understanding of assessment, cognitive issues and psychological issues facing students.

Western Governors University - Online Teaching Degrees
The Teachers College at Western Governors University, a non-profit public distance education university, offers accredited online teaching degrees for non-traditional students seeking online teacher certification. Education majors can work from all 50 states and gain teacher credentials in their home state through the WGU teaching degree.

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