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Online Degree Applicants Outside the US
Online degree programs make it possible to earn your undergraduate or graduate degree from any country.

Canadian PhD
Whether you have an American or Canadian PhD in business, your employment prospects look good as colleges scramble to find qualified business instructors.

Online Courses in Psychology
If you're interested in studying psychology but have a degree in another subject, an online psychology degree program may be ideal for your lifestyle.

Accredited Religious Studies Programs
A look at accreditation bodies governing online degree programs, and how the accreditation process fits in with online master's degree programs in religious studies.

Getting Your Associate's Degree 100 Percent Online
Online learning can offer the flexibility that fits your busy life, but it also takes discipline and motivation to stick with it. Is this type of learning for you? You might want to assess your own goals before beginning any program of study.

Teaching Nursing Online: Where Do I Start?
Teaching online can be an exciting opportunity for educators. As people lead increasingly demanding lives, online education fills a necessary niche. How do you find out about those online teaching jobs or even if you are qualified as an instructor?

Physician Assistant Online Degree Programs
Are you interested in a medical career? Does the thought of becoming a doctor and committing several years to medical school not appeal to you? Perhaps it's time to consider a career as a physician assistant.

Credits & Transferring Universities: Canada
You've planned a move to Canada, but what happens if you want to continue university studies and have credits from other universities transferred to a new school?

Finding a Master's of Science Program in Electrical Engineering
You want to get your master's degree in electrical engineering, but it takes a bit of research to find the right program to help you reach that goal. Find out how you can take the first steps.

Online Aviation Technology Courses
In fields like aviation technology that seem to require hands-on technical knowledge, it is possible to complete courses online. Find out how these types of programs teach theory and handle hands-on experience.

Choosing between Health Care Majors
The medical field offers so many career paths it can put your brain into a spin cycle. Do you pursue that degree in registered nursing or does a physician's assistant seem like the sort of challenge you crave in your work?

MBA in Technology
It's a competitive job market out there. An MBA in technology can make you even more marketable, so do the research and see if it is for you.

Career Options for Foreign Nurses in the United States
If you earn a college degree from a school outside the United States, it doesn't mean your credentials will be accepted by an American hospital. Is your nursing degree going to get you employment in the states, or is it time to start over?

Taking Online Math Classes
Need to take a math class to satisfy a degree requirement? Find out if an online math class is an option.

Changing Your MBA Major
If you already have an MBA, are you stuck with your original major? The professor gives advice on how to work with a degree you already have.

Planning to Pay for Education with Tuition Reimbursement
If you receive tuition reimbursement from an employer, you'll need to make plans to pay for school up-front.

Advice for Planning Your Master's in Finance Degree
If you're planning to enroll in a master's in finance degree program, consider these questions as part of your planning process.

Finding an Online Landscape Architecture Program
Because there's a lot more to landscape architecture than digging ditches, many degree programs are offered through online education.

Transitioning to a Child Psychology Career
A master's degree in child psychology or child development may be enough to get transitioned to a career as a child psychologist, depending on your previous education.

Enrolling in a Counseling PhD Program
Assisting women in building their self-esteem is a noble goal. The Professor gives advice on how a counseling PhD program could be a great career choice for this particular goal.

Getting an Architecture Degree
When it comes to choosing an architecture degree program, you should first narrow down your scope to the type of architecture that interests you most.

Scholarships for International Students
An entrepreneur from the Philippines seeks financial aid to attend school in the United States. How do overseas students find available scholarships?

Civilian Education for Military Through Online Learning
For enlisted service members, online learning provides a career-building, civilian education alternative to campus degree programs.

Is Transferring Your BBA Credits Necessary?
Already have a BBA from an international school? Instead of transferring credits, consider an MBA instead.

How to Choose Between a GED and a High School Diploma
Which is the better choice: a GED or high school diploma? The Professor explains why a high school diploma may be a better option.

Online Master's Degrees in Nursing Administration
With the health care boom, more nurses are needed, which means more nurse administrators are also needed. Online master's degrees in nursing administration make career training convenient.

Transferring Military Credits
The key to transferring military credits is finding the right school to accept them.

Choosing the Right Human Resources Degree Program
Choosing the right human resources degree program depends on your career goals and educational background. The Professor suggests several factors to consider, including employer tuition reimbursement.

Which Online Schools Are Best?
Accreditation, reputation, and faculty are three factors that can help you to compare online schools.

Business Administration Degrees Online
Now that you're considering an online business administration degree, the next step is to choose a school

How to Become a Book Editor
The Professor gives suggestions on what college majors to consider if you want to become a book editor.

Finding NCATE-Accredited Programs
You can earn a master's degree in education online from NCATE accredited schools and choose from several concentrations.

Which College Major Should I Choose?
Choosing a college major can be a huge decision, especially if you're concerned about time and money. The Professor give advice on how to solve the problem.

Seeking an Online Statistics Course
Online statistics classes are available and could save you time getting your degree if the credits are transferable.

How to Pay for an MBA?
Paying for an MBA is a bit different than paying for your bachelor's degree. The first step, the Professor notes, is approaching your employer.

How to Transfer Credits
The Professor gives a step-by-step explanation of how to transfer your credits from one school to another.

Getting a Graduate Degree in English
If you're considering a graduate degree program in English to improve your writing skills, read a little more about what a master's in English entails.

Your HVAC & Refrigeration Career Options
If ice gets you fired up, you may be prime for a career in HVAC, which includes refrigeration and cooling.

How to Pay for Your Education
Many people know what they want to study but aren't sure how to pay for it. The Professor give advice on how to pay for your education.

Online Business Degrees: Are They Respectable?
Concerned that your online degree isn't respectable? The Professor points out that accreditation and your work experience go a long way.

Getting a Rural Development Degree While Overseas
Earn your rural development degree and help other developing nations plan for critical needs such as water, agriculture, and waste disposal.

Completing Your Computer Science Degree from Overseas
Even if you started a degree program in the United States, you may be able to complete your degree from overseas.

Online Interdisciplinary Doctorate Programs May Provide Customizable Degree
If you want to pursue a doctorate degree but can't find an exact program to fit your needs, think about an online interdisciplinary degree program.

Choosing a College Degree Program to Help Women at Risk
Having a specific goal of helping women at risk gives you some choices when choosing a college degree. One option is a degree in women's studies.

Are Online Degrees for Real?
Wary about getting an online degree? The Professor puts your mind at ease with these helpful suggestions.

Polishing your Business Writing Skills
Writing skills are more important to some careers than others--government policy development is one of them. Want to improve yours? Read on.

Moving into Business Management with an Online Degree
Having trouble finding business management programs? They are sometimes listed as applied management or business administration degrees and are available online.

Online Education Options in Health Care Administration
Where can I find information regarding a bachelor's degree in health care administration?

Transitioning into a Career Teaching ESL
Transitioning careers can be risky, but ESL is a field that you can try out before giving up your full-time job.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for International Students
You can earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online. Program length varies between two to four years depending on a number of factors.

Writing Essay for Admission to Graduate School
Worried about your writing skills? When applying to graduate school, consider refreshing your writing in these two ways.

Job Options with an Associate's Degree in Psychology
Licensed psychologists go to school for a long time, which is a big financial and time commitment. If you want to break into the field of psychology and see if it suits you, consider an associate's degree to get you started.

Transferable College Credit Hours: How Many Count?
Some of your credits from accredited colleges and universities may transfer, so consider these factors first.

Choosing Between Online Bachelor's Degrees
I am about to complete my MBA in International Business from University of Houston-Victoria. My husband and I are planning to go to Canada for 3-4 years. I want to start my PhD in business from an AACSB-accredited business school in Canada. Can I get a job as a professor at any U.S. university after having a degree from Canada? How are Canadian PhD degrees regarded in the U.S.?

Financial Aid Options for International Students
Organizations within an international student's home country might be the most promising sources for financial aid. International agencies also offer financial aid.

Security Management Education Options
Security management is a growing field and different areas of security are developing to meet the world's needs. Find out more about education and training and your online options.

Course-based vs. Thesis-based Master's of Education Program
Think you could write a thesis? When it comes to master's degree programs, you have options that don't include a thesis.

Changing Gears: Retail Sales to Business Management Careers
A previous bachelor's degree makes changing careers easier. Most schools will accept some undergraduate credits, but you should keep these points in mind.

Embarking on a Health Care Management Career
With the demand for qualified health care managers rising, a master's degree in health care management is a great way to combine health care experience and business know-how into a high-paying career.

Psychology Degree Programs for Careers in Psychology
Most careers in psychology require a master's or doctorate degree. Learn more about psychology degree programs.

Choosing a Degree: MFA vs. MA
Choosing between an MA or an MFA? Consider these differences before deciding.

Can a U.S. Citizen Be an International Student?
How is international student status defined? This U.S. citizen asks the Professor if living outside the U.S. changes his student status.

Distance Learning Master's Degree by Mail
Want to study at home but not in front of a computer? Distance learning programs are available by mail, but you may be limiting your options.

ESL Training and Teaching English Skills I am about to complete my MBA in International Business from University of Houston-Victoria. My husband and I are planning to go to Canada for 3-4 years. I want to start my PhD in business from an AACSB-accredited business school in Canada. Can I get a job as a professor at any U.S. university after having a degree from Canada? How are Canadian PhD degrees regarded in the U.S.?

The Status and Perception of Online Degrees
Thinking about an online degree? As more reputable colleges establish e-learning programs, the status and perception of an online degree advances.

Earn Your High School Diploma Online
When it comes to earning your high school diploma online, you have choices. An online high school diploma from an accredited school is just as valid as any other.

Switching Majors: Is a Second Bachelor's Degree Required to Get a Master's Degree?
Have a bachelor's already, but want to switch majors for your master's degree? A second bachelor's probably isn't necessary.

Finding an Online Bachelor's Degree in Math
Love math? A number of online schools offer bachelor's degrees in mathematics.

Transferring Credits & Finishing Degree Online
If you've started a degree at one school, you may be wondering if you can finish up online. Consider this advice if it's not possible to finish your degree where you began it.

Holistic Medicine Online Programs
If you're looking for alternative medicine programs online, several of holistic medicine and natural health degrees are available.