Teaching is one of the most important, yet underrated, professions on the planet. Without teachers, you can’t have students, many of whom become inspired to touch the lives of other students like their teachers did for them. For those interested in becoming a teacher, it is important to have a good background degree.

The demand for teachers is high, because unlike other current job markets effected by the economy, there are always students that need to be taught. Not only are teachers needed for public schools at the elementary, middle and high school level, but at the college level, as well. Read the rest of this entry »

College students that love animals and haven’t figured out their major field of study yet might consider majoring in zoology. While studying to become a veterinarian will allow you to work with sick and hurt animals, zoology allows you to observe and study animals in their own habitat to learn more about how they fit into the world as a whole, and what we can do to save and preserve each species. Zoology focuses on the study of animals, but other subjects covered include how animals relate to each other, anatomy, genetics, behavior, biology, can covers a wide variety of species including vertebrates and invertebrates.

Whether you’re looking for an associate’s degree or are perusing a doctorate degree, all are available within the field of zoology. Depending on your area of specialization, there are a variety of jobs that you can get with a bachelor of science in zoology degree including working in a medical lab, hospital, agricultural department, environmental agency, zoo and many others. Some of the core classes that are studied include animal psychology, chemistry, calculus, statistics and physics. Read the rest of this entry »

According to CNN, majoring in petroleum engineering at Harvey Mudd can really pay off: as mid-career graduates earn a median salary of $126,000. The data came from a survey that tracked 999 bachelor degree programs and defined mid-career as more than ten years of experience.

The next most lucrative majors are aerospace engineering and chemical engineering, followed by electrical engineering. “Our society values something practical — that’s why poetry isn’t popping up on the top of the list,” said Al Lee, director of quantitative analysis at PayScale. “As in the past, engineering and [similar] fields with a strong math component plus a physical world component remain on the top, with lots of money to be made in these fields.”
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Today’s current economy and competitive job market has led some job seekers to desperate measures. Those trying to stand out for a certain position might feel that they can have an edge if they produce a degree from a more renowned school than the one they attended. Whatever the motivation, these scenarios may help explain the rapid rise in the sales of fake college degrees.

There are companies out there that actually sell people fake college degrees, fake high school diplomas, fake transcripts and fake certificates. Several of the web sites engaged in these sales state that the items they sell are strictly for novelty purposes, yet they take extra care to make sure the documents look as authentic as possible.

Most websites that offer fake college degrees and transcripts will send you a proof before your purchase is complete; to make sure the documents meet your approval. Options are available for rush shipping on most sites so that you can get your documents in a hurry.

There are other reasons that some people would imagine buying a fake degree.

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For years, Walmart has been criticized for not offering its employees the benefits they deserve. Luckily, it seems like the mega-store that specializes in everything from kitchen dishes to lawn care equipment is taking a step in the right direction.

According to the New York Times, Walmart has partnered with American Public University, an online school with about 70,000 students currently enrolled. Although Walmart scholarshipshave been offered to students in the past, this new partnership will allow some of Walmart’s employees to earn college credits in fields such as retail management or logistics, just by working their jobs. Walmart employees will also receive a 15 percent discount on tuition, while Walmart has pledged to invest another $50 million in tuition assistance for those employees who participate.

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Sure, he can’t drive because he does not have his driver’s license yet, but Justin Bieber is a cutie pie!

What girl does smile a little – even if it’s only on the inside – when she hears Bieber croon that he wants to tell her he loves her? His music sickeningly sweet, but man, it’s one of my biggest guilty pleasures.

Sure, most 15-year-old boys are not really going to say things like Bieber sings. Neither are they really thinking about pursuing a college education, but once again, Bieber is an exception.

Instead of playing video games while he is on tour, Bieber studies, according to People.com.

“I want to go to college,” Bieber said. “As Asher Roth says, I think college would be a blast.”

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Journalism seems like a tough way to make a living. Everyone knows that the average beat reporter doesn’t earn very much income, but he or she does get to see and experience a lot of interesting things. In fact, journalism is one of the fastest growing degree programs.

Journalism schools today also teach broadcast journalism, print journalism, and mass communications; some even teach advertising and public relations classes. Most journalism students not only learn the how and why of professional writing, but also the legal and ethical aspects of the industry.

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There are a lot of things in life which one can lose. You can lose your keys, your house, a family member, a body part, your spouse or even your job. The one thing that no one can take from you is knowledge. Once you obtain an education, through no unnatural fault of your own can you lose such a distinction. Earning a college degree is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall life.

Studies have been shown that college educated individuals earn more in a lifetime, live longer and are generally happier than those without a college education. Those without a degree will forever have a “glass ceiling” hindering their career potential. A degree is just a distinction rather than a steadfast marker of knowledge. It is true that there are plenty of successful people without college degrees such as Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Steve Jobs, Tom Hanks, Ted Turner, Steve Martin, and Woody Allen.

Why do corporations place so much emphasis on earning a college degree? Most professionals agree that although, some general training was learned in college most important skills were learned on the job. Fifty years ago we had millions business owners and investment bankers without college degrees that did just fine. Corporations use the college degree as a tool to narrow down the competition. Imagine how crowded the job market would be if access to all jobs was available to the entire population.

Is there a better way to qualify job applicants other than a college education? It’s hard to say. General aptitude tests in Law, Business or Medicine could be administered to interested parties. Those who pass the test could be considered for employment in that chosen field. Through testing it would give those who are intelligent a chance to compete for employment without having to attend college.

Educators argue that a current 4 year college degree only contains about a 1 ½ of technical training pertaining to ones major. Some education experts agree that college should only be 2 years of general studies such as Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science or English. Then students wanting to get specific training in a technical area such as Law, Business or Medicine would have the option of continuing an education. Some companies might take a cue from sports teams and begin recruiting students still in college. Those individuals who are deemed worthy could choose to opt out of receiving a degree and go straight to work. Today, finding talent is mostly associated with the completion of a college degree.

All theories aside, those wanting to rise the ranks in the corporate world will need an advanced education. Earning a college degree is the best way to get ahead in life. Getting an online education or spacing out a degree over several years is one of the best options for those not able to quit their jobs. Earning a degree is not the easiest thing to do but is worth the time and effort in the long run. Remember, once you earn it nobody can take it away from you.