Public speaking classes benefit all students who take them. If you go through a speech course, you will develop valuable skills that will enhance your self-esteem, your social interaction and your professional life. The advantages of taking public speaking classes will be distinguished with the letter “C” to help you remember …
To become a pharmacist, you must first complete a Doctor of Pharmacy, or PharmD, degree, not to be confused with a Ph.D. in pharmacy. This professional degree program features a rigorous curriculum that is loaded in biological and chemical sciences. Students who wish to be admitted to pharmacy school must prepare …
Computers are an integral part of our world, and a college campus is no exception. In fact in the 1990s, many colleges started requiring students to have computers. Computer skills are important in college because students may be required to participate in web-enhanced courses, conduct research online and use basic …
Seminary students seek out fields of study that bring religion into a contemporary arena. Many top universities offer degrees in religious studies, proof that metaphysical pursuits remain legitimate in today’s academic environment. Seminary students typically plan upon entry into the ministry. One of the following degrees could be a requirement …
The Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree is similar to the Bachelor of Science degree. It is earned at a four-year college or university, but the path to the degree is significantly different. The focus of courses for the degree leans more toward contextualized instruction that has direct relevance in …
According to the National Center for Education Statistics’ 2012 study, U.S. colleges and universities awarded more than 690,000 master’s degrees between 2009 and 2010, and 26 percent of those degrees were in business. Advanced degrees in business can be either an M.A. or an MBA. While an MBA is a …
After decades of changes in federal law and local policies, students with disabilities receive more mainstream school instruction than ever before. A core principle of the federal law, Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, states that students with disabilities should be educated in the least restrictive environment available. …
The basic SAT exam evaluates student knowledge in reading, writing and math. Record numbers of students graduating in 2012 took the SATs, but scores dramatically decreased in two of the three required exam sections. The obvious downside of SAT testing includes the price of the exam that discourages low-income students from …
As public schools across the country continue to feel the effects of state budget cuts, the importance of student-to-teacher ratio and class size has bubbled to the surface. Many education policy advocates, despite conflicting positions on the issue, including the Center for Public Education, overwhelmingly indicate that a low student-to-teacher …
In some cases, students struggle to get out of their own way to achieve academic goals. Poor study habits, lack of enthusiasm and poor preparation negatively impact student performance. However, students also face more indirect conflicts with high academic achievement from areas like finances and family support. Finances Assuming a student …
