Many individuals start at the community college level for a variety of reasons to include: * Community colleges are less expensive to start out with. You can cut the cost of a four year degree almost in half by starting at a community college first, and then transferring to four year college or university to finish up the last two years. * There are typically smaller classroom sizes at the community college with a better professor to student ratio, which means more individualized attention. * Some students do not meet the entrance requirements of the four year college or university, thus they start at the community college first, then transfer later. * The community colleges are typically more family oriented, with a strong sense of community. * Some students like to be close to home, thus they start at their home county community college. * Some careers only require an associates degree.
College Algebra is the required math for allcollege students. What you benefit from it depends on what degree you want to get from college.
Most community colleges offer criminal justice courses for a low price. Taking course at a community college would be much cheaper than taking them at a larger university. One community college is Cuyahoga Community College.
One can learn business plan basics by taking an introductory business course. One can register for such a course by contacting a local community college.
I would recommend taking a beginners course on computers. Your local community college should have them. Software is something like a disc that you put into your computer.
The cheapest place to take actual college level psychology courses would probably at a local community college. They would be much cheaper than taking the same course at a "bigger" university.
The STNA Certification is obtained by taking a two week classroom course at your local medical center or community college. The course has an exam at the end which you would need to be passed to gain the certificate.
Maybe you have to fill out a form before your company will pay for a college course. Your company wants to be assured that you will be able to contribute more to the company after you have taken this course. It is always best to include the benefits to a top project, as well as your ability (after taking the course) to lighten the load for your co-workers or supervisor. Although the course will benefit you personally, the company wants to know how your learning benefits the company.
Yes, in most cases taking the LPN course will run you about 7k-12k including supplies. On the other hand going to a local community college will run you about $3,300.
Dual Enrollment
They earn both high school and college credit
A textbook is a (usually very expensive) reference material on the general subject of a college course you are taking.
Stereolithography is a method of 3D printing that is usually used to make prototypes for industrial purposes. One can learn this process at a local community college or by taking an online course.