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Online Degree Programs Offer Students an Alternative to Traditional Education

More students than ever before are enrolled in online college courses. According to the Sloan Consortium, an association devoted to the growth of quality online education, nearly 3.5 million students were taking at least one online college course during the fall term of 2006. That number has jumped ten percent from the previous year.

The first form of online education was introduced in the early 1990s and was used by companies to train new employees. As the Internet continued to evolve and people were able to own personal computers, universities and other institutions began to use this medium as a way to reach out to students on a higher educational basis. By the year 2000, more colleges and universities began focusing on online education as technology continued to progress. Completely online degree programs offered by distinguished universities became increasingly popular.

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Non-Scholarship Options For the Prospective Student-Athlete

As a former 19 year head coach at the University of Pennsylvania, I was blessed with a successful career and many fond memories. Considering the selectivity in Admissions and the high price tag of one of the nation’s premier institutions, I had strong success in recruiting and I learned some valuable lessons about prospective student-athletes and the benefits they may receive in the admissions process.

Ivy League and other select, non athletic scholarship awarding institutions can, in many cases, offer significant assistance in Admissions that can potentially lend strong support for prospective student-athletes. It is important that prospects, families and high school advisors clearly understand the role the college coach plays in this process and make every effort to develop a sincere and strong working relationship with them throughout the college search.

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Information Systems Schools

Information Systems colleges and universities grant Associate of Science (AS), Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and doctorate (PhD) degrees in Information Technology (IT) and information systems management. BS degrees are usually required for management positions in information systems technology, however, graduate degrees – MS, MBA, and PhD in Information Systems Technology – are generally preferred.

AS degree programs in Information Systems are designed for preparing students as help desk analysts, web developers, computer programmers, network administrators, and computer application specialists. Associate degree students in Information Systems will be ready for entry-level positions or for career advancement.

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