College Degrees

A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

Generally, a high school diploma is required to enter a training program to become an EMT or paramedic. Workers must complete a formal training and certification process.

Education and training. A high school diploma is usually required to enter a formal emergency medical technician training program. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic.
At the EMT-Basic level, coursework emphasizes emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment. Formal courses are often combined with time in an emergency room or ambulance. The program provides instruction and practice in dealing with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. Students learn how to use and maintain common emergency equipment, such as backboards, suction devices, splints, oxygen delivery systems, and stretchers. Graduates of approved EMT-Basic training programs must pass a written and practical examination administered by the State certifying agency or the NREMT.
At the EMT-Intermediate level, training requirements vary by State. The nationally defined levels (EMT-Intermediate 1985 and EMT-Intermediate 1999) typically require 30 to 350 hours of training based on scope of practice. Students learn advanced skills such the use of advanced airway devices, intravenous fluids, and some medications.
The most advanced level of training for this occupation is EMT-Paramedic. At this level, the caregiver receives training in anatomy and physiology as well as advanced medical skills. Most commonly, the training is conducted in community colleges and technical schools over 1 to 2 years and may result in an associate's degree. Such education prepares the graduate to take the NREMT examination and become certified as a Paramedic. Extensive related coursework and clinical and field experience is required. Refresher courses and continuing education are available for EMTs and paramedics at all levels.

Licensure. All 50 States require certification for each of the EMT levels. In most States and the District of Columbia registration with the NREMT is required at some or all levels of certification. Other States administer their own certification examination or provide the option of taking either the NREMT or State examination. To maintain certification, EMTs and paramedics must recertify, usually every 2 years. Generally, they must be working as an EMT or paramedic and meet a continuing education requirement.

Other qualifications. EMTs and paramedics should be emotionally stable, have good dexterity, agility, and physical coordination, and be able to lift and carry heavy loads. They also need good eyesight (corrective lenses may be used) with accurate color vision.

Advancement. Paramedics can become supervisors, operations managers, administrative directors, or executive directors of emergency services. Some EMTs and paramedics become instructors, dispatchers, or physician assistants; others move into sales or marketing of emergency medical equipment. A number of people become EMTs and paramedics to test their interest in health care before training as registered nurses, physicians, or other health workers.

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To be a very renown teacher, you will probably need a Masters degree. But if you just want to give lessons to people in a local music place, you just have to be good at the instrument, and a good people person.

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It takes roughly 6-7 years to become a speech therapist, however, there is no set amount of time. A masterâ??s degree is typically the minimum requirement to find employment as a speech therapist.

An associate's degree is a 2-year program; a bachelor's degree is a 4-year program. The associates degree in nursing would correspond to the first two years of the bachelor's degree in nursing (generally). A person with a bachelor's in nursing is a bit more hirable than a person with an associate's in nursing.

To learn how to handle the money that they will hopefully earn someday. There are many pitfalls that can easily cause a person to end up thousands of dollars in debt.

If your associates degree is a transfer program, then in essence you are working on both at the same time. Still, my advise is to prioritize your career goals and objectives and concentrate on one approach at a time. One of the reasons students do poorly in their studies, is because they start multitasking career paths, therefore either sacrificing one over the other, or sacrificing both.

The traditional route to becoming a public school teacher involves completing a bachelor's degree from a teacher education program and then obtaining a license. However, most States now offer alternative routes to licensure for those who have a college degree in other fields. Private school teachers do not have to be licensed but still need a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree may not be needed by preschool teachers and vocational education teachers, who need experience in their field rather than a specific degree. Education and training. Traditional education programs for kindergarten and elementary school teachers include courses designed specifically for those preparing to teach. These courses include mathematics, physical science, social science, music, art, and literature, as well as prescribed professional education courses, such as philosophy of education, psychology of learning, and teaching methods. Aspiring secondary school teachers most often major in the subject they plan to teach while also taking a program of study in teacher preparation. Many 4-year colleges require students to wait until their sophomore year before applying for admission to teacher education programs. To maintain their accreditation, teacher education programs are now required to include classes in the use of computers and other technologies. Most programs require students to perform a student-teaching internship. Teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council. Graduation from an accredited program is not necessary to become a teacher, but it may make fulfilling licensure requirements easier. Many States now offer professional development schools, which are partnerships between universities and elementary or secondary schools. Professional development schools merge theory with practice and allow the student to experience a year of teaching firsthand, under professional guidance. Students enter these 1-year programs after completion of their bachelor's degree. Licensure and certification. All 50 States and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed. Licensure is not required for teachers in most private schools. Usually licensure is granted by the State Board of Education or a licensure advisory committee. Teachers may be licensed to teach the early childhood grades (usually preschool through grade 3); the elementary grades (grades 1 through 6 or 8); the middle grades (grades 5 through 8); a secondary-education subject area (usually grades 7 through 12); or a special subject, such as reading or music (usually grades kindergarten through 12). Requirements for regular licenses to teach kindergarten through grade 12 vary by State. However, all States require general education teachers to have a bachelor's degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well as supervised practice teaching. Some States also require technology training and the attainment of a minimum grade point average. A number of States require that teachers obtain a master's degree in education within a specified period after they begin teaching. Almost all States require applicants for a teacher's license to be tested for competency in basic skills, such as reading and writing, and in teaching. Almost all also require teachers to exhibit proficiency in their subject. Many school systems are presently moving toward implementing performance-based systems for licensure, which usually require teachers to demonstrate satisfactory teaching performance over an extended period in order to obtain a provisional license, in addition to passing an examination in their subject. Most States require teachers to complete a minimum number of hours of continuing education to renew their license. Many States have reciprocity agreements that make it easier for teachers licensed in one State to become licensed in another. Licensing requirements for preschool teachers also vary by State. Requirements for public preschool teachers are generally more stringent than those for private preschool teachers. Some States require a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, while others require an associate's degree, and still others require certification by a nationally recognized authority. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, the most common type of certification, requires a mix of classroom training and experience working with children, along with an independent assessment of the teacher's competence. Nearly all States now also offer alternative licensure programs for teachers who have a bachelor's degree in the subject they will teach, but who lack the necessary education courses required for a regular license. Many of these alternative licensure programs are designed to ease shortages of teachers of certain subjects, such as mathematics and science. Other programs provide teachers for urban and rural schools that have difficulty filling positions with teachers from traditional licensure programs. Alternative licensure programs are intended to attract people into teaching who do not fulfill traditional licensing standards, including recent college graduates who did not complete education programs and those changing from another career to teaching. In some programs, individuals begin teaching quickly under provisional licensure under the close supervision of experienced educators while taking education courses outside school hours. If they progress satisfactorily, they receive regular licensure after working for 1 or 2 years. In other programs, college graduates who do not meet licensure requirements take only those courses that they lack and then become licensed. This approach may take 1 or 2 semesters of full-time study. The coursework for alternative certification programs often leads to a master's degree. In extreme circumstances, when schools cannot attract enough qualified teachers to fill positions, States may issue emergency licenses to individuals who do not meet the requirements for a regular license that let them begin teaching immediately. In many States, vocational teachers have many of the same licensure requirements as other teachers. However, knowledge and experience in a particular field are important, so some States will license vocational education teachers without a bachelor's degree, provided they can demonstrate expertise in their field. A minimum number of hours in education courses may also be required. Private schools are generally exempt from meeting State licensing standards. For secondary school teacher jobs, they prefer candidates who have a bachelor's degree in the subject they intend to teach, or in childhood education for elementary school teachers. They seek candidates among recent college graduates as well as from those who have established careers in other fields. Other qualifications. In addition to being knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand the students' educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. They should be organized, dependable, patient, and creative. Teachers also must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents, and members of the community. Private schools associated with religious institutions also desire candidates who share the values that are important to the institution. Additional certifications and advancement. In some cases, teachers of kindergarten through high school may attain professional certification in order to demonstrate competency beyond that required for a license. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers a voluntary national certification. To become nationally certified, experienced teachers must prove their aptitude by compiling a portfolio showing their work in the classroom and by passing a written assessment and evaluation of their teaching knowledge. Currently, teachers may become certified in a variety of areas, on the basis of the age of the students and, in some cases, the subject taught. For example, teachers may obtain a certificate for teaching English language arts to early adolescents (aged 11 to 15), or they may become certified as early childhood generalists. All States recognize national certification, and many States and school districts provide special benefits to teachers who earn certification. Benefits typically include higher salaries and reimbursement for continuing education and certification fees. In addition, many States allow nationally certified teachers to carry a license from one State to another. With additional preparation, teachers may move into such positions as school librarians, reading specialists, instructional coordinators, or guidance counselors. Teachers may become administrators or supervisors, although the number of these positions is limited and competition for them can be intense. In some systems, highly qualified, experienced teachers can become senior or mentor teachers, with higher pay and additional responsibilities. They guide and assist less experienced teachers while keeping most of their own teaching responsibilities. Preschool teachers usually work their way up from assistant teacher, to teacher, to lead teacher-who may be responsible for the instruction of several classes-and, finally, to director of the center. Preschool teachers with a bachelor's degree frequently are qualified to teach kindergarten through grade 3 as well. Teaching at these higher grades often results in higher pay. 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Absolutely, not only can you get a degree from Ashford University ( bachelors or mba), it is nationally acredited and happens to be one of the best schools , brick & mortar, as well as online.

It depends on what type of art you are planning to do. If you want traditional art then some art appreciation is necessary as a standard art class would be good. Graphic art would need a graphic design class and possibly a computer class as well. Drama for acting, there are a lot of different sorts of arts.

Try talking to a guidance counselor about it, or a teacher about it as well. There's bound to be someone you can speak to about courses for art. Try looking at colleges you want to go to as well. See what they require, sign up for their mailing address and get more information about what you need and what they give.

Not really, thanks for asking.

I'm really curious as to what legitimate purpose you could have for such a request. Planning on faking one? If so, it's not like they're standardized; they vary considerably by location, and it's not like anyone is likely to recognize even an obvious fake anyway. Print out something with lots of Ye Olde Englishe Lettering on a certificate blank sold at any stationary store, sign it with some illegible scribble, and it's likely to fool most people.

Yes, DeVry is a very good School For this Program. DeVry is the only Regionally Accreditied school in the Country that offers this Degree program 100% online. So if you are a working a full time job or have a family and other reposnisbilities than it is a great fit. You can also complete your Degree in as little as 2 years and 8 months. Once you get close to graduating, they have a career services departement to help you find a job.

According to most colleges, 2.0 is a passing grade (C). However, you should check to see what your specific college's grading specifications are.

So a 2.2 is just over a C, but not even close to a C+.

Like the previous answerer said, hit the books while you still can.

First, you must understand that before someone can consider the field of psychiatry, they must first be a medical doctor. Most 4-year campuses can provide the coursework for pre-med, and the tough part is deciding which medical school is in your budget.

Second, there are many different areas to subspecialize in psychiatry. While getting the medical doctor degree, you would need to figure out which specific set of ideas you want to follow and what institutions will offer what you need. Many times the choice of schools or programs is based on the advice of a teacher you admire.

Third, it isn't really the school, but what you put into your study, what professors take an interest in you and what you, yourself, get out of your instruction and put to use in the "real world". Just because someone goes to Harvard or John Hopkins doesn't mean that they will be any good to the people who need the help.

Michael Kearney and Master Divya Prakash Pandey are the youngest recorded college students.

Michael Kearney graduated from high school at the age of six and enrolled in junior college the same year, studying geology.

Master Divya Prakash Pandey enrolled in the Craft & Design Program (CCDP) in the School of Engineering & Technology of Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, INDIA at the age of 6½ years.

Ms Asia Arif from Rawalpindi, Pakistan is the youngest university qualified student of Pakistan. She passed out the course in Spoken Arabic (Code-114) from Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad at the age of 7 years.

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Visit the school you would like to counsel at and ask about all you need to know about hiring opportunities. it also depends on which country you are at. It is different in England and America

It is quite possible to work and go to school full time, though you may find you will have to take the minimum required hours to be full time (usually 12 hours). When planning your schedule, be sure to account for time outside of class to study (usually 2 or 3 hours for every hour spent in class). Also keep in mind it may be difficult to schedule the classes you need in order to graduate around your work schedule, depending on what sort of job you do. You may only be able to work full time and go to school full time for a couple of semesters/quarters, before you will need to drastically change your schedule in order to take the courses required for your major. If you do decide to do this, know that it will be very difficult, and many Professors will not make allowances for students who choose to work so many hours. Therefore, don't expect any of your teachers to help you and make your coursework and scheduling easier on you simply because you also work full time.

Before you become a GP you first have to obtain a degree in medicine from a medical school whose primary medical qualifications are accepted by the GMC. Courses last five years normally (or four years for a graduate entry programme, see question five below) and involve basic medical sciences as well as clinical training on the wards.

Following graduation, a trainee doctor enters the two-year Foundation Programmed. You will be provisionally registered with the GMC whilst completing the first year. Full registration is awarded upon completion of year one.

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First off, it's a business school, not a school of business. Now that that's out of the way, it usually takes two years to complete an MBA program at a buisiness school and 4-6 years for Phd students if the school offers that kind of a program. The Phd number is universal, but the MBA number can vary. Some schools outside of America offer 1 year MBA programs. An example of this is INSEAD, a French business school with campuses in Fontainbleau and Singapore. At Insead, the MBA course starts eitehr in January or July and lasts one year. Despite the shorter amount of time, many business schools like INSEAD that offer one year programs are considered to have MBA programs that are on par with most two year programs. That being said, schools like INSEAD are very rare outside America and virtually non-existent within the U.S. It's thus more likely that any program you'd take would last two years instead of one year.