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| Associate's Degree in Accounting |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Accounting professional. With Penn Foster distance learning, you can earn your Degree in Accounting quickly and conveniently.
Learn valuable ...show more »skills with these courses:
* Financial, Managerial and Cost Accounting
* Computer Applications in Accounting
* Economics
* Financial Management
* ...and more
And you’ll earn your Associate Degree in Accounting at home – no classroom required! «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Business Management |
Business management is one of the most popular business courses offered by many colleges and universities. The associate and bachelor’s degree programs are a common offering today both online and ...show more »offline. There’s a two-year difference between the two programs with the bachelor’s degree graduates normally landing in high paying and high level jobs.
An associate degree in business management at the Penn Foster College will provide students with the necessary leadership and communication skills. It provides training in terms of supervising people, making decisions regarding the business, delegating projects and coordinating teams to reach the organization’s goals. These are tasks normally being handled by business managers most of whom have a degree in business management.
Specifically, courses included in this program are business ethics, database management, excel spreadsheets, computer applications, organizational behavior, marketing plan creation, oral and written communication, management and human resources, business communications and employee management.
An associate degree should qualify you to pursue a bachelor’s degree later on. If you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the future, make sure that the credits you earn for your associate degree can also be credited for the higher program to save you time and effort.
Graduates of this course can expect to work as a business office manager and in other management positions. Salary for this post can range from $53,000 to $80,000. If you’re lucky to land a job in large companies with an associate degree in business management, you may be able to avail of management training programs. It is also possible for the company to send employees to school for further studies particularly if they find you most qualified for a higher position due to your work performance. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology |
The Civil Engineering Technology
Program is designed to meet the increased
demand for trained engineering
technicians. This program is designed to
assist civil engineers in the planning,
design, and construction of highways
and buildings. There are ...show more »a wide variety
of entry-level employment opportunities
available to individuals who have
training as an engineering technician. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a computer science professional. With Penn Foster College's distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Computer Information ...show more »Systems quickly and conveniently.
Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more:
PC Applications and Web Development
Network Protocols and Internet working
Database Technology, Systems Analysis and Design
Java™ Programming and Visual Basic® .NET
Why earn your Associate Degree through distance learning?
Average income is $60,000 a year. With more experience you can earn much more.
Job openings are expected to increase 34% by 2014.
You can specialize in Computer Programming, System Design, or System Analysis.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2014. Earning your distance learning Computer Information Systems Degree means more opportunity for you!
PROGRAM OUTLINE
This outline covers all four semesters of your at-home degree program. You will receive credit for previous college coursework if you meet Penn Foster standards. If you wish to receive credit for previous coursework, contact the college you attended and ask that your transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster for evaluation. There is a non-refundable transcript processing fee of $30. All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better, and as much as 50% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice |
Study Criminal Justice - at home, at your own pace. You'll learn about: Courts and the criminal justice system; Police management and law enforcement; Police studies and psychology; Security and ...show more »crime prevention; Juvenile justice system, and much more. And you'll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! Skilled criminal justice professionals are in demand around the nation. Communities large and small rely on experienced professionals to protect and secure their property and businesses. Federal, state, and government agencies all employ criminal justice workers in the courts and correctional facilities. Continue your studies and work toward an advanced degree for even more career choices. This means more opportunity for you! The Criminal Justice program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by email, phone, and mail. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Early Childhood Education. With Penn Foster College, you can earn your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education quickly and ...show more »conveniently.
Your courses include:
Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
Essentials of Psychology
Language and Literacy Development in Young Children
Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
And you’ll earn your Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at home — no classroom required. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology |
The Electrical Engineering
Technology Program is designed to
meet the needs of the electrical and
electronics industries for men and
women trained as engineering
technicians. Such trained personnel
will be qualified to assist engineers and
scientists in ...show more »the various branches of the
electrical and electronics professions. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology |
Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology at Penn Foster College
Program Overview
Earn your Associate Degree in Electronics Technology —
at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster College.
There are certain skills you ...show more »need to begin a career in Electronics Technology. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Electronics Technology quickly and conveniently.
Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:
* Fundamentals of Electronics
* Electrical/Electronic Measurement and Instruments
* Electronic Circuits
* Basic Industrial Computer Systems
And you’ll earn your Associate Degree in Electronics Technology at home — no classroom needed! «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Fashion Merchandising |
The Fashion Merchandising
associate degree program provides
a thorough background in the
functional areas of retail management,
marketing, buying, fashion promotion,
product development, textiles, and
merchandising at the associate degree
level. The program prepares men and
women ...show more »for a fashion merchandising
career. Typical areas in which a
graduate will have the necessary
academic background to enter the
field are merchandising, sales
management, marketing, e-commerce,
and retailing.
Students in this program must pass
the general education prerequisite credits
with a cumulative QPA of 1.6 in order
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| Associate's Degree in Finance |
There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Finance. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your Finance Degree quickly and conveniently.
Learn valuable skills with ...show more »these courses and more:
* Financial Management
* Accounting
* Principles of Management
* Business Law
And you’ll earn your Associate Degree in Finance at home — no classroom needed!
Why earn a distance learning Associate Degree? With the right credentials, you can:
* Earn an average salary of $59,000 per year, but with experience earn as much as $102,000 per year.*
* Work for financial institutions or government agencies.
* Work in the finance department of an existing business, or begin one of your own.
Because of technological advances in producing financial reports, financial management involves more data analysis on the part of Finance professionals. Senior managers rely on this analysis and advice to make business decisions that maximize profits. Earning your Associate Degree in Finance means more opportunity for you! «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Graphic Design |
This program will teach students the
essential knowledge and skills needed to
use commercial software packages for
graphic design in print and web-based
applications. Students will learn the
basics of graphic design theory and how
to ...show more »apply that theory using industry
accepted software packages. The
program also includes complimentary
courses in typography and corporate and
personal portfolio development. All of
the course credits earned with this
program are transferable to the Associate
of Science Degree in Graphic Design. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology |
Upon completion of the program
in Health Information Technology,
students will be prepared for entry-level
positions in the medical records
departments of hospitals, ambulatory
and long-term care facilities,
psychiatric facilities, insurance
companies, and state and federal
agencies. In ...show more »these venues, students will
be prepared to analyze health data for
completeness, accuracy, and quality.
They will code health data and deal
with medical and legal issues
regarding health records and quality
improvement. Job titles include coding
specialist, medical records technician,
medical transcriptionist, intake
coordinator, and unit coordinator.
A practicum is required in the fourth
semester. Students are expected
to complete a minimum of 200
hours proctored experience in varied
health-care settings. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management |
You can earn your Hospitality Management Degree in the comfort of your own home. You will learn the skills needed to become a hotel manager, food and beverage manager, or ...show more »sales manager.
In the Hospitality Management Degree program, you will be learning about:
Introduction to Hospitality.
Business and Basics of Catering Business.
Principles of Management and Hospitality.
Engineering Systems.
Beverage Operations.
Hospitality Purchasing and Storage.
Marketing and Advertising.
Hospitality Law and Insurance
Graduates of the Penn Foster college Hospitality Management program can use the Penn Foster Career Services to obtain that great career. This includes tips for interviewing, and how to make your cover letter. The Hospitality Management Program has a Certified Professional Resume Writer who assists students in preparing a resume that can be used to find employment upon completion of the program. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management |
Students will learn quickly and conveniently about Employee benefits, Compensation management, Labor relations, Interpersonal communications and Business and technical writing. With the right credentials, students can work as A Human ...show more »Resources Assistant, A Human Resources Generalist, A Human Resources Specialist in the areas of recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations and records. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology |
The Industrial Engineering
Technology Program is designed
to meet the increased demand for
trained engineering technicians.
The program will prepare technicians
to assist industrial engineers in the
planning, quality control, or
production and operation of
engineering, manufacturing,
or commercial ...show more »operations. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology |
The Mechanical Engineering
Technology Program is designed
to meet the increased demand for
trained engineering technicians in
manufacturing industries and design
offices. Such technicians will be able to
assist production, manufacturing, and
design engineers in the automotive,
heavy ...show more »machinery, machine tool,
aerospace, chemical, and other related
industries.
There is a wide variety of entry-level
employment opportunities available to
individuals who have training as
engineering technicians. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies |
Get started toward a challenging career in the Legal field. Learn at home, in your spare time, at your own pace and earn your Associate of Science Degree in as ...show more »little as two years, with our accredited program. Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more: Legal Writing, Research, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates. When you earn your Associate Degree in Parlegal Studies, you'll have plenty of career options. Wherever you find law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies that require legal services, you'll find a need for skilled Paralegals. Enjoy the independence and excitement of a rewarding new career. The Paralegal Studies program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by email, phone, and mail. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in PC Maintenance Technology |
The PC Maintenance Technology
Program prepares students to use
common business software, such as
MS office; adapt to changing personal
computer software and hardware
environments; install, configure, and
troubleshoot personal computers and
peripheral equipment; and work ...show more »in
personal computer technical areas
as multi-user systems. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Retail Management |
The Retail Management Associate Degree Program provides a thorough background in the functional areas of retail management, finance/accounting, marketing, buying, and merchandising at the Associate Degree level. The program prepares ...show more »men and women for a retail management career. Typical areas in which a graduate will have the necessary academic background to enter the field are merchandising, sales management, store management, supply chain management, marketing, and e-commerce.
Your courses include:
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Internet Marketing and E-Commerce
Consumer Behavior
Business Statistics
Retail Management
Merchandising Planning and Buying
With Penn Foster College's distance learning program, you can earn your Associate Degree in Retail Management quickly and conveniently, at home with no classroom needed. «show less
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| Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technician |
Working as a veterinary technician is physically demanding. Veterinary technicians must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time. The ability to reach, bend, climb, and crouch ...show more »is needed to perform job responsibilities. Other requirements include the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds without assistance, to see, speak (in English), and to hear sufficiently to communicate observations about animals, and to possess arm and hand steadiness — as well as finger dexterity — to operate equipment and work with animals.
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| Associate's Degree in Marketing |
The Marketing Program provides
instruction related to basic marketing
skills. The principles and applications
of business subjects are provided to
the student at the associate degree level.
This program includes information on
retailing, advertising, ...show more »business law,
finance, business management, and
marketing research. A graduate will
have the background for an entry-level
position in marketing, pricing,
advertising, sales, customer or dealer
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| Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting |
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting (31 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
Accountants perform a wide variety of business functions that help to monitor ...show more »the financial health of their organization. This program provides a blend of business and accounting principles.
Program Objective
This program is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing accounting knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of accounting and finance.
In addition, all of the course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Accounting at Penn Foster College.
Certification and/or Licensure
The accounting certificate program may also be beneficial preparation for elements of national certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
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| Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management |
The Penn Foster Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management provides the basic training you need to be effective in the business world. Learn valuable skills – quickly and conveniently -- with ...show more »these courses:
Mathematics for Business and Finance
Principles of Management
Human Resource Management
Business Law 1
… and more
Program Objective
This program is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing business management knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of business and finance. The credits you’ll earn in the Penn Foster Business Certificate program can be transferred to Penn Foster College toward an Associates Degree in Business Management if you wish to continue your education. «show less
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| Undergraduate Certificate in General Studies |
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in General Studies (15 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
This program is designed for adults looking to earn college level ...show more »credit in general education subjects. The 15 credits earned in this certificate may be used to meet general education requirements in Penn Foster College degree programs. Students wishing to transfer the credits earned in this certificate to another institution should check with the institution to determine if the credits will be accepted.
The Penn Foster College Undergraduate Certificate in General Studies provides the fundamental general education courses require for a college education. «show less
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| Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design |
This program will teach students the essential knowledge and skills needed to use commercial software packages for graphic design in print and web-based applications.Students will learn the basics of graphic ...show more »design theory and how to apply that theory using industry accepted software packages. The program also includes complimentary courses in typography and corporate and personal portfolio development. All of the course credits earned with this program are transferable to the Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design. «show less
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| Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources |
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources (22 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
The Penn Foster Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources is comprised of ...show more »courses designed to provide participants with exposure to business skills in the human resources area. Students will learn how to professionally hire, train, retain and manage the type of employee talent that will help their businesses succeed. In addition to a foundation in HR practice, students also complete courses in compensation management, training, benefits, and labor relations.
The course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Human Resources Management at Penn Foster College.
Learning Objectives
•Understanding the business environment including planning; organizing; leading and controlling.
•Reviewing the interaction of the personnel functions and the objectives of an organization.
•Learning how to manage the training function in organizations with an examination of successful and unsuccessful training practices.
•Designing benefit plans including understanding of insurance programs, employer-sponsored pension plans; and the integration of government and employer-sponsored retirement benefits into an individual’s retirement planning.
•Engaging in labor relations through the interactions between organized labor unions and company management.
•…and much, much more.
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