tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9 2007-06-21T21:05:13Z College Degrees Search - Advanced Search allows you to search for college degrees by course, region or online programs. College Degrees Search provides information on some of the best colleges and schools in the country and internationally. College Degrees Search tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1646 2007-06-20T21:03:19Z 2007-06-21T21:05:13Z

If you want to work with aging populations, consider earning a master's degree in gerontology. Many colleges now offer online gerontology degrees, so finding time to study is easier than ever.

Administrator by Jane Smallman College Search Engine Columnist If you want to make aging your career, why not expand your job opportunities by equipping yourself with a master’s degree in gerontology? A number of gerontology programs are available online, so it is now easier than ever to fit your degree studies around your other life commitments. Career Opportunities in Aging As the number of people living into old age increases every year, so does the need for people who are trained to care for them, and aging is now an area of expanding career opportunities. According to the U.S. Department of tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1645 2007-06-13T20:59:41Z 2007-06-21T21:03:12Z

Creative vision, practical ability, and a desire to help people look their best… You'll need all these to earn your cosmetology license, plus a diploma from an accredited college program.

Administrator by Jane Smallman College-Degrees-Search Columnist Cosmetology offers great career opportunities for anyone who wants to earn a living helping people look their best. But before you can work legally in the U.S., you must graduate from an accredited college program and earn a state cosmetology license. What Skills Does Cosmetology Require? A career in cosmetology demands more than a strong interest in your own appearance. To do this kind of work you need to be able to help other people look better, which requires: Practical Ability to carry out various skin, nail and hair treatments. Creative Vision to advise clients tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1644 2007-06-06T20:56:31Z 2007-06-21T20:59:21Z

Earn a computer science degree now, and take advantage of the increase in IT jobs. With a distance learning program, you can even continue working while you study.

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With an increasing number of Americans spending more time and money on their health and fitness, the job outlook for instructors with the right training and certification is currently excellent.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@college-degrees-search.com College Degrees Search Columnist The fitness industry is now in a period of rapid growth, producing great employment prospects for instructors with proven training credentials. If you want a career in this vibrant and expanding field you can improve your prospects by earning a recognized certification—either by enrolling in a college program or by studying online. More Jobs in Fitness Training More and more people of all ages are worried about their personal health and fitness and are investing time, money, and effort trying to maintain or improve it. Many of them deal with the problem tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1550 2007-05-16T20:37:53Z 2007-05-16T20:40:10Z

Medical technicians are in demand, with new jobs being created every year. Take your first step toward a fulfilling career in laboratory testing with certification from an approved college.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@college-degrees-search.com College Degrees Search Columnist If you have an aptitude for science and want to work in health care, why not train as a medical laboratory technician? An associate degree or certificate from an approved college will qualify you for entry-level jobs and get you onto the first rung of the career ladder. Medical Technicians Can Look Forward to More Jobs Taking blood samples, analyzing body fluids, counting cells—this is the sort of work that makes up a typical medical technician’s day, and it is a workload that is increasing. The number of medical laboratory tests carried tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1513 2007-05-11T22:35:22Z 2007-05-11T22:38:27Z

Start your training for a career in forensic psychology with a degree in clinical psychology, or look for one of the few colleges that offer a specialized forensic psychology degree.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@college-degrees-search.com College Degrees Search Columnist Forensic psychologists don’t spend all their time profiling major criminals; they do, however, apply their psychology skills to the treatment of all sorts of people involved in the legal process. If you want a career in this field, you can either begin with a degree in clinical psychology, or enroll in one of the specialized forensic psychology degree programs offered by a number of colleges around the country. What Is Forensic Psychology? If our movie and TV screens are to be believed, forensic psychologists live a glamorous existence, profiling serial killers and tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1508 2007-05-09T18:00:18Z 2007-05-09T18:03:32Z

Skilled electricians can expect financial security and good job prospects. If this is what you are looking for, consider basic training online, with a distance learning program.

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Risk management is a growing industry and people with experience or training in this field are in demand. Many colleges now offer risk management programs--at degree and certificate levels.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@college-degrees-search.com College Degrees Search Columnist Following the corporate financial scandals of recent years companies are trying to forestall potential problems by practicing risk management. People with experience and qualifications in this area are in demand, and there has been a growth in the number of college programs offering risk management training. Why Is Risk Management A Growing Industry? The series of major corporate financial scandals of the late 1990’s, which included Enron and WorldCom, forced changes in both the law, and in the way that companies operate. A direct result was the passing of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1454 2007-04-13T00:19:03Z 2007-04-13T00:21:58Z

If you want to climb the career ladder in human resource management, think about earning a bachelor's degree--or even a master's--to help you on your way.

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Faced with the grim prospect of chronic, debilitating pain, patients by the millions are abandoning traditional health protocol for alternative medicine therapies.

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Effective emergency management demands practitioners who are familiar with the latest trends and technologies in the field. Make sure your skills and knowledge are up-to-date by earning an online degree.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@college-degrees-search.com College-Degrees-Search Columnist Emergency management is an expanding field, with many new jobs created every year. Whether you are already employed in this area or want a career in emergency management in the future, an online degree will help you learn all the essential skills and techniques you need. Job Prospects Are Good For Emergency Management Specialists With the recent history of disasters in the U.S., both natural and manmade, emergency management is fast evolving into a recognized and respected profession. Emergency managers coordinate national and/or state responses to disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, terrorist tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2007:/articles//9.1344 2007-01-24T21:10:05Z 2007-01-24T21:12:25Z

For teachers working with young children, an online master's degree in early childhood education can help boost job and salary expectations without having to go back to college full time.

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At art college in the UK, applied arts and design student Jonathan Ive was never keen on computers. Now he heads the Apple Computers design team that dreamed-up the iMac.

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If you want a new career in computer support, you can't do better than to earn an A+ certification. With industry-wide recognition, an A+ certification shows prospective employers what you are capable of.

Administrator by Jane Smallman jane.smallman@collegesearchengine.com College Degrees Search Columnist CompTIA’s A+ certification is meant for someone who is interested in starting a career as a computer support technician. You can now earn this qualification with an online college and prepare yourself for your first job in your new career without compromising your existing commitments. What Is A+ Certification? The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification was designed to test the skills of entry-level computer support technicians. To earn A+ certification you need to pass two exams: one core exam and one elective exam The A+ Certification Core Exam This exam tag:www.college-degrees-search.com,2006:/articles//9.797 2006-08-17T20:18:41Z 2006-08-17T20:21:45Z

So, you have gotten into the best college that your skills can afford. Now, how will you pay for it? Your parents may have been preparing for this moment and have saved a bundle for you. As of this writing, four year education costs (tuition and fees only) run from $5132 at state school for a resident to more than $135,000 for a private top college according to the not-for-profit College Board.

Administrator So, you have gotten into the best college that your skills can afford. Now, how will you pay for it? Your parents may have been preparing for this moment and have saved a bundle for you. As of this writing, four year education costs (tuition and fees only) run from $5132 at state school for a resident to more than $135,000 for a private top college according to the not-for-profit College Board. If you are fortunate enough to have parents that have taken advantage of 529 programs, pre-paid tuition or simply smart investing, you will probably not have to worry.