Online Resources Adult Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment for human resources careers to grow faster than the average for all occupations. This is due in part to legislation and court rulings setting standards in various areas. Rising health care costs should also spur demand for specialists to develop creative compensation and benefits packages that firms can offer prospective employees.

Entry Requirements

• A completed application for admission (you can apply online and at our campus locations).
• $50 application fee.
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended. Transcripts should be mailed to the campus registrar.
o No previous college experience? Submit official documentation/self-certification of high school or GED completion instead.
• You can be admitted conditionally with unofficial copies of transcripts.
International High School Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.5 or above (above-average grades in secondary school)
• Successful completion of a high school or secondary school diploma or certificate
International Transfer Students
• A U.S.-Equivalent GPA of 2.0 or above (passing grades in college)
• A course completion rate (Earned-to-Attempted Percentage) of 70 percent. (You need to have completed 70 percent of the courses you have started)
All International Students
• Meet any program specific admission criteria
• An affidavit of financial support showing the ability to pay for one full year
• Submit a maximum two-page, double-spaced essay describing your "Sense of Purpose at Ottawa University." Please organize your thoughts around one of the following three components using specific experiences from your life: Personal, Intellectual and Civic/Social
• Established English Proficiency. This can be established by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores required:
Paper-based test: 550
Computer-based test: 213
Internet-based test: 79

Other Fees

• Application Fee - Bachelor's program $50

• Conferral Fee $175

• Capstone Course Proficiency Exam Fee $15

Notes

• The admissions committee evaluates all applications on the basis of academic background, work experience, recommendation letters, and your personal statement on career development. GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
• Some Master's degree programs may have additional application requirements. If you are applying without a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field, some additional coursework may be required.

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The graduate program in Agricultural Education at Montana State University is designed to prepare graduates for entry into or advancement in formal and non-formal teaching careers. This program also provides development of professional leadership skills for other careers in agribusiness, government service, extension, or adult education.

The master's degree program in Agricultural Education, with its various options, provides a program that can be tailored to meet each student's career goals. In addition to the wide variety of professional courses in agricultural education, offerings are also available from all academic Departments in the College of Agriculture, including agricultural economics, animal and range sciences, land resources and environmental sciences, plant sciences and plant pathology, and veterinary molecular biology. Specialization areas such as adult education, educational administration, career education, and curriculum coordination are also available through cooperation with the College of Education, Health and Human Development. Plan A (thesis), Plan B (project or professional paper), and an online option are available.

Entry Requirements

Any applicant who has received a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may apply for admission to The Graduate School.

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with post-baccalaureate coursework must have a graduate GPA of at least 3.0.

International applicants
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International applicants must prove English Language proficiency in one of the following ways :

Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT) 80
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT) 550
IELTS 7

Other Fees

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As the health care sector expands, competition for the best personnel will only increase—and so will demand for human resource professionals who can identify and hire top-notch talent.

You can help fill this key industry niche with a potent online degree combination from Excelsior College: a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with dual degree option for MBA (Human Resources Management).

A national leader in health care education and distance learning for more than 40 years, Excelsior offers flexible online degree programs that fit conveniently into working adults' lives. We help you balance education with work, family, and other commitments by:

- Offering online classes on a rotating eight-week schedule, giving you maximum flexibility to fit classes into a busy schedule.

- Keeping your expenses low by offering affordable tuition and flexible payment plans.

- Granting academic credit for professional health care licenses and certifications—you can build on what you already know, reduce your course load, and graduate in less time.

- Awarding maximum transfer credit for approved courses from accredited colleges.

- Providing unmatched academic support from an award-winning team of advisors.

After 40 years as a leader in distance learning and adult education, Excelsior is widely known as an academic leader among online colleges. Our health care management degree program and MBA with human resources concentration meet strict standards for quality—the same standards that govern BS / MBA dual degree programs at traditional institutions.

Our classes reflect the industry's most current best practices and are led by experienced professionals. You'll develop practical skills that are in demand in the health care industry job market, mastering subjects such as:

Employee recruitment and retention
Labor relations
Workplace diversity
Compensation and benefits
Health care economics

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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The top ranked Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) MA program at Michigan State University offers a professional development degree that provides a broad understanding of postsecondary education from social, historical, philosophical, developmental, and international perspectives. It also promotes understanding of central issues in Organization and Leadership; Teaching and Learning; and Contexts of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education as they reflect the relationship between theory and practice. The HALE MA program seeks to strengthen postsecondary educational opportunities for individuals by preparing them to foster organizational development and change within an increasingly complex and global society, to nurture within individuals, groups, organizations, and society ability in and commitment to lifelong learning, and to honor diversity and difference among people, groups, and societies.

This program provide students with outstanding benefits such as:

Flexibility: Study and learn on your time, where and when you want

Support: Supportive faculty to assist you in your learning whether in person, via email, phone, or online communication

Access: 24/7 access to courses, digital resources of a major research university, and other electronic resources

Convenience: Continue your current employment and other life engagements while pursuing a graduate degree in a top ranked program

Community: Interact with students and scholars from around the nation and the world

Entry Requirements

The admissions committee considers the following criteria for recommending admission to the HALE MA program:

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted provisionally)

• References that showcase your academic ability and
commitment to the field of higher, adult, or lifelong education

• Personal statement that addresses the following questions:

1. What experiences led to your interest in pursuing the
HALE MA program?
2. What qualities, characteristics, and skills do you possess that will make you a strong candidate for the HALE MA program?
3. How will the HALE MA program at Michigan State
University help you meet your personal and professional
goals?

• Professional or paraprofessional experience

Other Fees

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In a diverse society like the United States, human resources management gets more complex all the time. But there's a simple way to get ahead in the HR profession: Earn a Bachelor of Science in Business (Management of Human Resources) from Excelsior College.

Built around online HR management classes and designed for working adults, Excelsior's program is comparable to a traditional human resource management degree from an on-site institution. But a standard human resource management degree offers less flexibility.

Excelsior's student-friendly model offers:

- Maximum transfer credit for prior coursework from accredited colleges.

- Academic credit for many forms of professional training, military service, and other experience.

- Online HR management classes that you take at your own convenience.

- Superior academic advisors who take a personal interest in your education.

- Affordable tuition and low student fees

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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