Friday, September 9, 2011

Accelerated Distance Education Degrees

Accelerated degree programs are ideal for those interested in completing their degree quickly, so that they can enter the work force and for working professionals wishing to advance their education. Many schools and universities offer these accelerated associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs online.


The Art Institute of Pittsburgh


The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has online accelerated degree programs with courses that last just 5 1/2 weeks and focus on the important things you need to know. Bachelor's degree programs include culinary management, photography, web design and advertising. Associate's degree programs include web design, graphic design and kitchen and bath design. Support is available throughout your entire online school experience, should you need assistance. This school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. Student finance counselors are available to assist students in learning about financial aid options.


Strayer University


Strayer University has accelerated online degree programs to fit your busy schedule. Some classes are synchronous, where instructors and students meet together online at the same time weekly to do classes. Others are asynchronous, meaning students can have class when it is convenient for them, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Associate's of Arts degrees available online include economics, accounting, marketing, criminal justice and general studies. Bachelor's of science degrees are available in international business, accounting criminal justice and economics information systems. Bachelor's of business degrees include those in fields such as banking, marketing, legal studies, finance and human resource management. Executive graduate certificates and master's degree programs are available as well.


University of Phoenix








Established in 1976, University of Phoenix offers associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a range of programs including business, education, nursing ,criminal justice and information technology. Many programs are accelerated. University of Phoenix has received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and is also a member of the North Central Association. Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Classes can be taken online or at the school's more than 200 campuses nationwide. Financial aid is available to qualified students.


Kaplan University


Kaplan University has a large selection of accelerated degree programs available for students to complete online. For students interested in a career in criminal justice, there are associate's of applied science, bachelor's of science and master's of science degree programs in the field. Business students can work online to earn an associate's of applied science, bachelor's of science or master's of science degree in accounting, business administration, accounting and management. There is an associate's of applied science degree in early childhood development, a bachelor's of science in human services and a master's of science in psychology in the arts and sciences department as well.

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