 Online Social Services programs are included below by State.
The programs are in areas that include:
-Social and Human Services
-Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Technology
-Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Technology, and Law Enforcement Career Transition
-Online Community Journalism
-Cyber Crime Investigation
-Aviation Pilot Training
-Homeland Security & Emergency Management/Planning
-Crime Scene Technology
-Paralegal
-Library Technology
-Forensic Accounting
-Information Reporting Technology
-Funeral Service Education
-Legal Office Administration & Support
-Gangs Enforcement
-Fire Sciences, Inspector, Investigator, and Officer
-Community Police Officer
-Building Inspection Technology, Permit, and Code Enforcement
and others in more specialized areas.
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ARIZONA
RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuition: http://www.riosalado.edu/cashier/Pages/default.aspx - Distance Learning - Courses offered outside of Arizona, including distance learning, to non-resident out-of-state students - $174 per credit hour.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/chemical_dependency/Pages/default.aspx - Rio Salado is one of Arizona’s top trainers of chemical dependency professionals among National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) approved colleges. The program is designed to launch your career in social work, counseling, mental health, psychology or rehabilitation, fast and affordably. Expert faculty help you develop unmatched skills necessary for assisting chemically dependent persons to alleviate their addictions. Coursework focuses on the recovery process, relapse factors, family dynamics, various intervention models and professional ethics.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (CCL) - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/chemical_dependency/Pages/certificate1.aspx - Program will prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become a chemical dependency professional, as well as provide continuing education to current chemical dependency professionals. Courses in the Certificate of Completion in Chemical Dependency Level I focus on theories and techniques, ethics, communication skills, interviewing and documentation, and recovery and relapse.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY LEVEL II – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/chemical_dependency/Pages/certificate2.aspx - The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Chemical Dependency Program will prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become a chemical dependency professional, as well as provide continuing education to current chemical dependency professionals. Courses in the Certificate of Completion in Chemical Dependency Level II focus on advanced theories and techniques, family dynamics and relationships, and multicultural and diverse populations.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/law_enforcement/Pages/certificationofcompletion.aspx - The Law Enforcement Technology program is designed to provide participants with up-to-date industry specific training that will enhance their professional opportunities. Courses will teach participants how to handle the challenges of the law enforcement profession. The program includes both a Certificate of Completion in Law Enforcement Technology and an Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology degree. The program is designed to provide you with the education needed to enhance your professional skills, earn promotions and meet the challenges of being a law enforcement officer. You can earn 39 credits toward your degree just for completing your basic training. To help you finish your degree, we provide flexible online courses that allow you to balance your academic pursuits with your family responsibilities, changing schedules, reassignments, and relocations. Since our courses start every Monday, a new semester is always just around the corner. For those seeking a bachelor’s degree, you can now transfer up to 90 Rio Salado college credits to Ottawa University toward your Police Science degree.
MILITARY LEADERSHIP – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/military_leadership/Pages/CertificateofCompletioninMilitaryLeadership.aspx - Admission criteria: Student must be an active, guard, reserve, veteran or retired member of the military. The Military Leadership program is designed to provide active, guard, reserve, veteran or retired military personnel with leadership training that will develop and enhance their skills and professional opportunities. The course work covers communication methods, leadership styles, organizational behavior concepts, employee motivation and the decision-making process. An emphasis is placed on leadership skills and current leadership challenges.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/public_administration/Pages/default.aspx - Public servants are vital to the well-being of our society. They are the stewards of taxpayer dollars, accountable for managing the goods and services needed to serve the public. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, public administration positions are expected to see significant growth through 2012. In the same time period, the job markets for social and community service managers are expected to grow 28%. The Public Administration program offers the opportunity to learn new management and policy-making skills you need to excel as government employee or military service-member. Coursework focuses on the areas of communication, organizational behavior, teamwork and finance as well as computer usage.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/public_administration/Pages/certificate.aspx - The Certificate of Completion in Public Administration is designed to train employees of government agencies and those seeking employment or advancement in government agencies. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of communication, organizational behavior, teamwork and finance as well as computer usage. The history, present, and future of public administration will also be addressed.
CALIFORNIA
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuition - http://www.cerrocoso.edu/studentservices/admissions/tuition.htm - All non-resident students of the state of California will be charged tuition at the rate of $197 per unit in addition to the enrollment fee payable at the time of registration. Out of state tuition will be assessed up to a maximum of 15 units or a total of $2955 per semester, plus the additional $20 per unit (no maximum cap). In addition, international students will be charged a $25 capital outlay fee per unit up to a maximum of 15 units or a total of $375. This is in addition to the non-resident tuition and enrollment fees.
PARALEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE - http://cconline.cerrocoso.edu/programs/PARA.htm – The Paralegal Studies Associate of Science degree/certificate is designed to prepare students for work in the legal environment as either professional paralegals or legal assistants. Students receive training in all aspects of the legal system including the court system, legal research, client interviews, legal briefs, and court procedures. Career opportunities exist with private attorneys, local court jurisdictions, corporate law offices, and independent paralegals. PARALEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE (31 units): Any student completing the courses required for the major qualifies for a certificate in Paralegal Studies.
CALIFORNIA
Golden West Community College
Online Tuition - http://www.onlinegwc.org/cj/j_gwcinfo_admissions.html – Non-Resident Tuition is $181.00 per unit in addition to all applicable school and program fees. Non-residents who are citizens of another country are required to pay an additional $10.00 per unit charge for capital outlay expenses.
Criminal Justice Associate of Arts Degree Completion Program - Golden West College offers California peace officers the opportunity to complete their AA degree through online classes at www.OnlineGWC.org. Your Associate of Arts degree can be completed with the following coursework: Your California POST Basic Academy Training (18 Criminal Justice units); General Education (21 units in specific categories) ; Electives (21 units). This program addresses the educational needs of thousands of California peace officers. Online education is very well suited to the non-traditional work schedules of law enforcement officers.
CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino Valley Community College
Tuition - http://www.valleycollege.edu/Admissions/fees.php - non-resident fees (mandatory - no maximum) - Non-Resident / Citizens of U.S. -$175 per unit plus enrollment fee $20 per unit = $195 per Unit . Non-Resident / Citizens of Foreign countries - $175 per unit plus enrollment fee $20 per unit plus Capital Outlay Fee $195 per Unit $15 = $210
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE CERTIFICATE - http://www.valleycollege.edu/Online_College/cert_Adjust.php - The Administration of Justice certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in a wide range of law enforcement services, including the courts, corrections, law enforcement, and private security. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE - http://www.valleycollege.edu/Online_College/cert_lib_tech.php – Note: Not all courses in this certificate are yet offered online so check with the school directly for the latest information - This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a library, assisting librarians to acquire, prepare, and organize material, circulate them, and/or assist users in finding information. In some cases, such as in small branch or school libraries, library technicians may perform any or all of these tasks on their own. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
COLORADO
Colorado Community Colleges Online
Tuition - http://www.ccconline.org/Future_Students/Basics_You_Need_to_Know/#Tuition_and_Fees -CCCOnline Non-Resident tuition is $225.40 (e.g. the cost of a 3 credit course is $667.20 plus the cost of books and materials).
BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE -http://www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Building_Code_Enforcement/Certificate/ - Home College – Red Rocks Community College - The Construction Technology cluster is the most comprehensive training program for the building industry in Colorado. This flexible program allows you to choose courses in one or more trades. In addition to teaching all four National Codes, these degree programs provide you with opportunities to earn interdisciplinary certificates as well as post-degree upgrading. Construction Technology requirements and electives must be approved by a Construction Technology Advisor .
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE - http://www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Criminal_Justice/Certificate/ - Home College – Trinidad State Junior College - The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) Degree is designed for student seeking careers in corrections or law enforcement. The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) Degree, with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, is designed to prepare the student to enter Metropolitan State College of Denver at the junior level in a bachelor degree program. Students should consult with an advisor to review the transfer articulation agreements and to determine which general education and criminal justice courses should be selected to meet the degree requirements of the four-year institution. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING CERTIFICATE - http://www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Emergency_Management_and_Planning/Certificate/ - Home College: Red Rocks Community College – The college is offering both an Associate Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management and Planning and an Associate of Applied Science Certificate. The Certificate program is geared toward current practitioners who want to upgrade their skills. Of the 30 credit hours required for the Certificate, all are available over the Internet. The core EMP courses offered by Red Rocks, over the Internet, include all seven courses required for the coveted FEMA Professional Development Series Certificate. These courses are Principles of Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Exercise Design, Leadership and Influence, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Effective Communication, and Developing Volunteer Resources.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -http://www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Occupational_Safety_and_Health/Certificate/ - Home College: Trinidad State Junior College -The Occupational Safety Certificate Program is designed to meet the needs of the students who are employees working in an industrial setting and wish to become better prepared for a safety-related position in industry.
FLORIDA
St. Petersburg Community College
Tuition - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/registration/financial_aid.htm - Tuition per credit hour -Associate degree and Certificate Program fee per credit hour: Florida residents: $77.54, Non-Florida residents: $280.39; plus Online course fee: Regular tuition (at left) plus $12.50 per credit hour. Financial assistance is available for online students just as for on-campus students. For complete information, go to the SPC financial assistance home page. Additional tools to help you budget for your online college education can be found at FinAid.org.
Online Courses and Programs - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/degrees/index.htm
COMPUTER RELATED CRIME INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/CRCI-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Computer Security Specialist, Corporate Computer Crime Investigator, Computer Security Manager, Law Enforcement Computer Crime Investigator, Computer Forensic Investigator, Computer Crime Consultant, Computer Security Auditor. This certificate requires eight courses which include skills in researching, investigating, using computer software, interpreting laws, and using the Internet as an investigative tool. This certificate will prepare the student for careers in corporate computer security investigation or similar careers in law enforcement. The prerequisites for entry to the curriculum are permission of the Program Director, a National Criminal Investigation Check (NCIC), a Florida Criminal Investigation Check (FCIC) for Florida residents and basic computer usage skills: editing files, navigating a file system, and browsing the internet. The courses include tasks that will enhance the student's ability to obtain and interpret data from various sources. The student will also be provided with scenarios and case histories to explore and gain experience. These courses will apply towards the AS degree in Public Safety Criminal Justice, subplan Computer Related Crime Investigations.
CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/CST-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Crime Lab Assistant, Crime Scene Photographer, Crime Scene Technician, Crime Scene Unit Supervisor, Fingerprint Examiner & Classification Specialist, Fire Inspector/Investigator, Forensic Science Specialist, Investigator/Consultant, Juvenile Assessment Worker, Latent Print Examiner/Trainee, Property and Evidence Personnel, Crime Scene technologists are employed by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, state attorney offices, public defender offices, medical examiners' offices, law firms and private industry. This certificate program is designed to prepare a crime scene technician who will be able to locate, identify, process and preserve the crime scene. They will also testify in court as to their findings. These courses will apply toward the AS degree in Crime Scene Technology.
EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE(EAM) - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/EAM-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Risk Manager in private and public organizations, OSHA, SARA, and Emergency Response Director, Professionals interested in emergency response training and management, Governmental and industrial emergency planner. Emergency Administration and Management (EAM) is a comprehensive certificate focused on policy, planning, and administration of emergency response teams. This certificate integrates the practical, technical , and communication aspects of emergency management. Program participants will gain an understanding of problems facing response teams, learn to write emergency plans according to state and federal guidelines, and build communications skills as crisis advisors. These courses apply towards the Emergency Administration and Management Associate in Science degree.
FIRE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATE - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/FISI-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Fire Inspector, and Fire Marshal. This certificate is designed to incorporate the theory and applications necessary to become a credentialed fire inspector. Students who complete SPC's Certificate Program in Fire Inspector will become eligible to take the competency test for Fire Inspector I which is administered by the State Fire Marshal's Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. These courses will apply towards the AS degree in Fire Science subplan Fire Inspector I.
FIRE INVESTIGATOR I - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/FIVI-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal, Law Enforcement Investigator. This certificate is designed to incorporate the theory and applications necessary to become a credentialed fire investigator. Students who complete SPC's Certificate Program in Fire Investigator will become eligible to take the competency test for Fire Investigator I which is administered by the State Fire Marshal's Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. These courses apply towards the AS degree in Fire Science subplan Fire Investigator I.
FIRE OFFICER CERTIFICATE I - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/FOI-CT - Job Related Opportunities: Fire Officer, Fire Service Administrator. This certificate is designed to incorporate the theory and applications necessary to become a credentialed fire officer. Students who complete SPC's Certificate Program in Fire Officer Management will become eligible to take the Certificate of Competency test for Fire Officer I through the Florida State Fire College. Upon successful completion of the state exam, the student will become a certified Florida State Fire Officer. These courses apply towards the AS degree in Fire Science subplan Fire Officer I.
GANGS ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE - http://www.spcollege.edu/program/GEM-CT - The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students, who currently hold a bachelors degree or higher in any academic discipline, to work in law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, juvenile courts, human and social services organizations, and juvenile justice agencies with a mission to address youth violence, with the technical knowledge that is needed to combat the serious crisis of juvenile delinquency and gang violence in the United States.
GEORGIA
East Central Technical College
Georgia Virtual Technical College – a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Tuition & Fees - http://www.gvtc.org/Tuition.html – For Georgia Virtual Technical College students - Non Georgia Residents pay double the resident tuition rates. Georgia resident rate on most of the online programs is approximately $36.00 per hour, so for Out of State residents is estimated at $72.00 per credit hour and all applicable fees.
Tuition & Fees - http://www.eastcentraltech.edu/registrar.htm - Tuition, $36 per credit hour (up to $432 per quarter). Note: Some programs have higher tuition rates. Student Activity Fee, $16 per quarter. Registration Fee, $33 per quarter. Insurance Fee, $4 per quarter. Technology Fee, $35 per quarter. Please check with the school for the latest out of state online tuition and fees applying to your program of interest. Tuition and Fee information is provided as a point of reference only, and can change at any time and without notice.
Online Programs - http://www.eastcentraltech.edu/online/
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA - http://www.eastcentraltech.edu/Instruction/CJ_diploma.htm - The Criminal Justice Technology program will prepare students for a career in the field of Criminal Justice. Throughout their program of study, students will gain broad academic and multi-disciplinary education that will help prepare them for careers in law enforcement. They will develop an understanding of the Criminal Justice System, study causes of criminal behavior, and examine basic research and methodologies needed to better serve and protect the citizens of our communities.
ILLINOIS:
Lincoln Land Community College
Online Tuition: Distance Education Tuition of approximately $91.00 per semester hour with some courses having higher costs and fees.
COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION – 22 credits: Introduction to Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Police Services, Fundamentals of Investigation, Substantive Criminal Law, Contemporary Problems in Law Enforcement, Procedural and Constitutional Law
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES (CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT) - 26 credits: Violence & Criminal Behavior, Introduction to Corrections, The Juvenile Offender, Courts & Victim Services, Introduction to Criminal Justice System, Substantive Criminal Law, Contemporary Problems in Law Enforcement, Introduction to Sociology.
LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION – 20 credits: Computer Systems and Business Applications, Composition I, Legal Terminology and Transcription, Administrative Office Procedures, Advanced Document Production, Filing and Records Management, Professional Development
IOWA
Indian Hills Community College
Online Tuition - http://www.indianhills.edu/ihcc/Geninfo/tuition-health.asp - Health Occupations Programs - Tuition for the 2008-09 academic year is: $118 per credit hour for in-state and online students. Some classes will have additional lab/technology/etc. fees. As noted throughout the AboutEdu site, please check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees for program of interest. Tuition and Fees can change often, and without notice.
Online Programs - http://www.indianhills.edu/learnonline/index.asp
AVIATION PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM - http://www.indianhills.edu/ihcc/Learn/advtech/aviationpilot.asp#online - This professional pilot program - FAA Approved Part 141 and VA Approved - is designed to train you for private pilot, commercial pilot, instrument rating, flight instructor, and flight instructor-instrument ratings. Once you graduate from this program, you'll be qualified for entry-level jobs, such as flight instruction, sight-seeing flying, aerial photo piloting, or single-engine ferry piloting. Working as a certified flight instructor is the most common method of building time and experience. After gaining flight experience, you can advance to higher-paying jobs in the military, corporate flight departments, and in the airlines. Due to the limitations in the number of aircraft and flight instructors, we are only able to accept a limited number of students in the Fall and Spring terms for our on-campus program. However, we now have an online program as well, allowing you to attend classes from anywhere and do your flight time closer to home. To be accepted into the on-campus program, you must have at least a 2.0 high school or college grade point average. If no grade point average is applicable, a minimum standardized score of 500 on the GED is required. Then, you will need to: complete an application; submit a copy of their first- or second-class medical certificate; present a $100 deposit; complete a personal interview with the Aviation Department Chair; receive a letter of acceptance; and provide proof of U.S. citizenship. You should be prepared to fly five days per week in order to complete this program on schedule. Additional time or terms may be needed to complete the flight portion, due to factors such as adverse weather conditions, aircraft availability, and student aptitude. This program also may serve as a transfer basis for further study toward a four-year bachelor's degree. If you present documentation of a current private pilot certificate prior to enrollment you will receive credit for the following classes: AVI 135 - Private Basic Ground I , AVI 136 - Private Basic Ground II , AVI 175 - Private Flight I , AVI 176 - Private Flight II , AVI 187 - Private Pilot Certification. Please check with the school directly for the latest information on this program, its requirements, its costs, and its availability.
MASSACHUSETTS
Bunker Hill Community College
Tuition - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/139 - The New England Regional Student Program- $128/credit per credit: $36 tuition/$87 general college fees/$5 Technology fees -This program is available to students from Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont with approval by the New England Board of Higher Education. Non-Massachusetts Residents and International Students $322/credit per credit: $230 tuition/$87 general college fees/$5 Technology fees. Check with the school for the latest rates and fees for your program of interest.
ONLINE CERTIFICATES - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/1120 - Accounting Information Certificate, Computer Forensics, Computed Tomography, Excel Applications, Law Enforcement, Magnetic Resonance Mammography, PACs Administration, World Studies Certificate.
COMPUTER FORENSICS CERTIFICATE (ALSO LISTED UNDER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AREA) - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/inside.php?navID=1069&programID=19&year=2008 - Computer and Digital Forensics is the name for a newly emerging field of study and practice that incorporates many areas of expertise including but not limited to internet, network and information security, intrusion detection, incident response, infrastructure protection, and computer crime investigation. This certificate provides to the Information Technology and Criminal Justice professionals the opportunity to obtain knowledge, training and skills in Computer Forensics. Both Civil and Criminal offenders are using materials or releasing malicious code on computer networks to disrupt services. Internet Crimes against children and other vulnerable populations has increased dramatically. Computers and other digital devices now play a part in many criminal activities. As a result, the need for Computer Forensics based skills continues to grow. Career Outlook: This Certificate Program is designed to align with the law enforcement, public safety, private industry and homeland security needs to ensure consistent, current and flexible training in the emerging technology field of Computer and Digital Forensics. Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to: Image and analyze the evidence found on a hard drive including file system analysis. Demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding a digital investigation including evidence and court procedures and search and seizure laws and regulations. Analyze digital evidence including evidence found in the seizure of cell phones, PDA's and other mobile devices.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/inside.php? navID=1070&programID=29&year=2008 - Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate Program has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education for participation in the Police Career Incentive Program (PCIP-Quinn Bill). The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry into the Massachusetts law enforcement field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible Associate in Science degree in criminal justice. Career Outlook: The certificate program has been ratified by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association's Training and Education Committee as an important step in their goal to have a better-educated and more professional workforce. Although the certificate is not yet a requirement in the hiring and training procedures, it is anticipated that it will substitute for a significant part of the Massachusetts Training Council curriculum in the future. Since the Law Enforcement Certificate Program will only be offered at PCIP approved colleges, all courses qualify students for the pay incentives once they earn the A.S. degree in Criminal Justice. Upon completion of this cert graduates will be able to: Enhance their cultural awareness and interpersonal communication skills, Acquire specific content knowledge of criminal justice and criminal law.
WORLD STUDIES CERTIFICATE - http://www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/inside.php?navID=329&programID=63&year=2008 - This program enables students enrolled in Associate in Arts degree programs to obtain World Studies Emphasis certification with no additional coursework through careful selection of general education and elective courses needed to fulfill their degree requirements. World Studies Emphasis certification is an additional credential to demonstrate acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to live and work in a globally interdependent world. Students must complete five courses from the World Studies Emphasis menu. The common objective of these courses is to foster an ability to appreciate, analyze, and deal constructively with historical/contemporary experiences of diversity in the United States and other parts of the world. The menu includes courses in the areas of history, sociology, geography, science, religion, language, and literature. Career Outlook: Graduates who transfer to four-year colleges or universities with a major in international studies, geography, history, literature, languages, education, classics, sociology, anthropology, religion, or a regional studies program such as Middle East Studies, find World Studies Emphasis certification to be an asset. Graduates with World Studies Emphasis certification enhance their future employability because business, government, non-profit, and education leaders now seek employees with an understanding of world issues and the capacity to work in a multicultural environment. Upon completion of this certification graduates will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the geographical, political, and social issues of a country or region other than their own. Understand the impact of historical events, culture, political structures, religion, and/or geography on world events. Demonstrate open-mindedness and curiosity with respect to other countries and cultures. View global issues from multiple perspectives.
MINNESOTA
Alexandria Technical College
Online Tuition - http://web.alextech.edu/web/Default2.aspx?pid=1446 - Tuition and Fees 2008-2009: Online Course Tuition: $199.00/credit Fees: $8.31/credit (online courses cost the same no matter where you live)
LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER TRANSITION DIPLOMA - ONLINE - http://web.alextech.edu/web/Default2.aspx?pid=1450&pro=328&de=Diploma - The Law Enforcement Career Transition program is designed for students who have been granted an Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college wishing to transition into the field of law enforcement. It contains both the academics and hands-on skills training required to meet the MN peace Officers Standards & Training licensing requirements. The entire program can be completed in as little as 26 weeks or over a longer period of time, dependent upon the individual student situation. The time to complete the program is determined by the student and the course delivery method chosen. The academic portion consists of 20 credits and the skills portion consists of 15 credits and is 10 weeks in length. The student can choose a style that best fits their individual needs. (On-site, Online, or Blended)
HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICIONER - http://web.alextech.edu/web/Default2.aspx?pid=1450&pro=288&de=Diploma - Caring for children and adults with disabilities is a challenging and rewarding experience. The Human Services Practitioner program prepares potential direct service workers with classroom theory and lab experiences plus an internship. It is designed for people working in the field or pursuing a direct service career. The program is designed to train individuals to provide residential, vocational, or education supports to people with disabilities in their communities. The courses are designed to meet the competencies identified in the National Skills Standards for Community Based Human Service Practitioners and National Health Care Skill Standards. All core courses are offered online at Alexandria Technical College, but provided through South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota.
MINNESOTA
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tuition – Online Course Tuition estimated at $162.65 per credit. This tuition rate applies to all students regardless of residency unless reciprocity agreements apply.
HUMAN SERVICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - http://www.inverhills.edu/AcademicPrograms/CareerPrograms/HSAssistantC.aspx - Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in human services profession. Program Information: This certificate program is designed to allow students the appropriate training that will allow them to be qualified for entry level positions in the human services field. The students will acquire theory, knowledge, skills, and techniques to prepare them for employment. This program helps students confront directly the realities of a career focused on helping others. Students explore attitudes, thoughts, and feelings as they affect their ability to work effectively with others as a human services generalist. Direct experience with human service consumers and agencies, through internship and class experiences, are essential features of this program. Students can also specialize in areas such as mental illness, mental retardation, chemical dependency, child development or aging by focusing their internship and course work in those areas. Occupational Objectives: Advocate, case aide, case manager, crisis/help line counselor, corrections counselor, recreation therapist, activities director for the elderly, assistant teacher - child day/care, child care worker, chemical dependency technician, job coach, human service generalist, crisis worker, mental health worker, support group facilitator, information and referral specialist, chemical health counselor, chemical health educator and other human service related employment.
BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE - http://www.inverhills.edu/AcademicPrograms/CareerPrograms/BuildingITC.aspx - Designed to enhance the competencies of present building inspectors, to prepare persons for state examination and certification as building officials, to prepare persons for a career in building inspection, and to provide training to satisfy the continuing education requirements for building inspectors.
BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE - http://www.inverhills.edu/AcademicPrograms/CareerPrograms/BuildingPTC.aspx - Designed to enhance the competencies of the present permit clerks or technicians, to prepare persons for the national certification examination as building permit technicians, and to provide certain knowledge of building codes, zoning codes, permit processes, legal aspects, customer service and standards of building, to prepare persons for a career as a building permit technician.
BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY CORE CERTIFICATE - http://www.inverhills.edu/AcademicPrograms/CareerPrograms/BuildingITCoreC.aspx - Designed to provide the core classes with foundational concepts for building inspectors in the BIT curriculum. These classes provide necessary background and points to assist an individual in qualifying to sit for the Minnesota State Building Official examination.
MINNESOTA
Lake Superior Community College
Online Course Tuition - http://www.lsc.edu/TuitionFees/non.cfm - Online Course Tuition: $157.40 per credit
ONLINE PROGRAMS OFFERED - https://www.lsc.edu/connect/index1.cfm - LSC offers the following programs online: Accountant: Associate in Applied Science (70 credits), ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT : LEGAL SECRETARY, CERTIFICATE (18 credits), Associate in Arts Degree (60 credits). Business Administration: Associate in Science (64 credits), CISCO Network Associate: Certificate (14 credits), Hemodialysis Patient Care (21 credits), Microsoft Systems Administrator: Certificate (13 credits), PARALEGAL: ASSOC. IN SCIENCE (64 credits), PARALEGAL: ASSOC. IN APPLIED SCIENCE (64 credits), Professional Bookkeeper (30 credits).
MINNESOTA
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Tuition - http://www.mnwest.edu/business-office/tuition-fees/ – Tuition/Fees per credit is $164.64 plus $12.50 per credit fee for fully online courses. Tuition/fees per credit for fully online courses is estimated at around $177.14. However, as it is recommended throughout the entire AboutEdu site, and of particular importance for out of state or international students - please contact the school directly for current online courses tuition costs and any other fees or rates that may apply. Reciprocity Tuition and Fees - Students who live in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Minnesota, tuition and fees will be based on their home state's negotiated rate. Students from Wisconsin and North Dakota need to apply to their home state to ensure the negotiated tuition rate. Students from South Dakota need to complete an application and mail it to the campus they plan to attend. Contact campus registration staff for assistance.
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT, CERTIFICATE -
http://www.mnwest.edu/programs/program-type/certificate/information-security-management/ - Students in the Information Security Management Certificate learn to assess the need for security; examine ethical, legal and professional security issues; assess and control risks; design secure networks; examine disaster recovery plans; educate personnel; and maintain a security program. In addition, the students learn about the theory of authentication, encryption, attacks and malicious code; and the components of a secure network, including web servers and remote access. This certificate is designed for the person responsible for the security direction of the organization, including managers, accounting personnel, administrative assistants, and computer technical support personnel. This certificate is offered in an online format and can be completed in two semesters.
Minnesota State – Online
Online Tuition - http://www.minnesota.edu/?id=346 - Tuition & Fees Academic Year 2008-2009 - Tuition - internet delivery $ 199.00/per credit
LEGAL SECRETARY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA - http://www.minnesota.edu/programs_majors.php?prog_code=340 - This major prepares students for employment as legal secretaries. This major requires excellent computer and/or keyboarding skills; ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines. Program outcomes: 1. Use basic bookkeeping principles. 2. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills. 3. Apply computer technology. 4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills. 5. Acquire knowledge of law. 6. Demonstrate office procedures. 7. Practice social responsibility. 8. Demonstrate teamwork techniques. 9. Develop ethical behavior.
NEBRASKA
Metropolitan Community College
Tuition - http://www.mccneb.edu/futurestudents/tuition.asp - Non-Resident Student and International Student Tuition - $64.50/credit hour – This is one of the lowest tuition p/credit hour for non-residents and internationals in the USA.
Online Programs - http://www.mccneb.edu/onlinedegrees/default.asp –
CERTIFICATES: Bookkeeping (BKPCE), Financial Planning Certificate (BMPC1), LIBERAL ARTS/ACADEMIC TRANSFER - HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES (LHSCE), Medical office degree concentrations: coding & billing assistant (mocbc) , Microcomputer Technology Degree Concentrations: Network Technician (MCNCO), Web Author (MCWCO), Microcomputer Office Technology Degree Concentration: Information Technology Specialization (OTTCO), Office Applications Specialization (OTGC1)
NEVADA
College of Southern Nevada
Online Tuition - Nonresident students enrolled exclusively in all distance education courses will, in addition to resident tuition, pay reduced nonresident tuition equaling 50% or 1/2 the total nonresident fee (Board of Regents, 04/02-- must be residing outside of NV). To receive the adjustment, please contact any Cashier’s Office. All fees are subject to change as approved Nevada System of Higher Education. For up-to-date information, always consult the Office of the Registrar or the Cashier’s Office on one of our 3 main campuses.
Online Programs - http://www.csn.edu/pages/2270.asp
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - http://sites.csn.edu/dmorgan/PublicAndCollegeRelationsFiles/Degree%20Sheets/CSN_08-09Catalog_Degrees_199.pdf - This certificate is designed to prepare students to enter/or advance in the field of criminal justice. The program is an integration of both academic and practical curriculum.
NORTH CAROLINA
Carolina Central Community College
Online Tuition – http://www.cccc.edu/collegeservices/businessoffice/pdfs/Tuition-Rates.pdf – Out of State Tuition per credit hour is $233.00 plus all applicable school and program fees bring estimated total cost of tuition and fees per credit hour at $255.30.
Online Community Journalism Program - http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/communityjournalism/ - Eight journalism courses will be the foundation of the new online community journalism program developed by Central Carolina Community College in association with the NC Press Association. The courses are: Principles of community journalism, Communications law and ethics, News gathering and reporting, Writing for mass media, Feature and editorial writing, Basic photojournalism, News editing , Journalism theory and production. Please check with the school directly for program availability and the latest costs and program requirements.
NORTH CAROLINA
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Online Tuition – http://www.faytechcc.edu/ADM/FinanServ/default.htm - $233.30 per out-of-state tuition credit hour. The maximum number of hours charged per semester is sixteen. Two additional fees are also charged. A $14.00 student support fee includes the cost of student accident insurance, student government, student safety and security, and other student-related activities. A $16.00 technology fee includes the cost of software, hardware, and lab support
Online Programs - http://www.faytechcc.edu/busproj/degrees_certs.htm – Certificates available via distance learning include: Equal Opportunity and Employee Relations, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Logistics Management, Marketing and Retailing Management, Small Business Management, Small Business Startup, Total Quality Management, Entrepreneurship I , Payroll and Benefits Specialist Certificate, Sales and Customer Service Certificate.
FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION – NC FUNERAL DIRECTOR DIPLOMA – http://www.faytechcc.edu/EdProg/Curr/Public%20Service%20&%20TechVocaPrograms%20PDF/Diplomas/D55260FunServNCFuneralDirectorDiploma.pdf - The Funeral Service Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to acquire the funeral service education necessary to become proficient in basic funeral directing skills. Students completing the diploma are eligible to sit for the NC Board of Funeral Service Funeral Director state exam. This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education owing to the fact that it does not include instruction in the following areas: Anatomy, Chemistry, Embalming, Microbiology, and Restorative Arts. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the National Board Examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
NORTH CAROLINA
Southwestern Community College
Tuition - http://www.southwesterncc.edu/admissn/tuition.htm - Non-Resident Full-time, 16 hours or more - $3,732.00. Nonresident Part-time Student (per credit hour) $233.30.
Online Programs - http://www.southwesterncc.edu/acadprog/online-programs.htm
CYBER CRIME TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - http://www.southwesterncc.edu/acadprog/cct.htm - This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals. Course work in this curriculum will include a division of work in the disciplines of criminal justice and computer information systems. Additionally, students will be required to take specific cyber crime classes. Graduates should qualify to become computer crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies. Also these graduates should be competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business.
NORTH CAROLINA
Stanly Community College
Online Programs - http://www.stanly.edu/online/online_dl.htm
Tuition - http://www.stanly.edu/educational/catalog/2007-2009/2007-09.pdf#Tuition_and_Fees - Nonresident (16 or more credit hours) $ 3,512.00. Part-time student: Nonresident (fewer than 16 credit hours) $ 219.50 per credit hour, and not including all applicable fees. As noted throughout the AboutEdu site, these costs are provided as reference only and students need to check with the school directly for the latest tuition and fees – tuition and fees can change often and without notice.
CYBER CRIME TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES: COMPUTER FORENSICS, COMPUTER CRIME INVESTIGATION, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE - http://www.stanly.edu/educational/biz_tech/technology/cct/home_CCT.htm - This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals. Course work in the curriculum will include a division of work in the disciplines of criminal justice and computer information systems. Additionally, students will be required to take specific cyber crime classes. Graduates should qualify to become crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies. Also, these graduates should be competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES: CORRECTIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY -- http://www.stanly.edu/educational/public_services/CJ/online_cj.htm - Stanly Community College’s Criminal Justice Technology degree is designed to provide knowledge of the criminal justice system and operations. Your focus will be on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The role of the criminal justice system within society will be explored. Emphasis will also be placed on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA - http://www.stanly.edu/educational/catalog/2007-2009/programs/HumanServices.pdf - Stanly Community College’s Criminal Justice Technology degree is designed to provide knowledge of the criminal justice system and operations. Your focus will be on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The role of the criminal justice system within society will be explored. Emphasis will also be placed on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck State College
Tuition - http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/student/finaid/files/COA2.pdf, and http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/energy/students/pwrp/tuition.asp- Online classes $176.00 per credit, and Online Energy Programs $210.00 per credit (Power/Process/ETST). Online Books approximately $200-$500 dollars per semester.
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM - http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/faculty/human/ - The Human Services program provides training and knowledge in basic helping skills and an understanding of service delivery and program administration needed for entry-level employment in public, private and volunteer human service agencies. "Human Services" is a term used to include all the professional disciplines that share a common goal of serving people. This program will prepare students for employment in agencies, schools, businesses and centers that value paraprofessionals who bring to the job a combination of college course work and human services field experience. Human Service graduates assist professionals in all kinds of positions where people help people. These include community and social welfare agencies, mental health and social service agencies, group home settings, community organizations, day care centers and nursery schools, elementary and secondary schools, and home health aid and geriatric services. The human service worker may provide case management, needs assessment, advocacy, service delivery, crisis intervention, as well as program planning and continuation. People seeking a career in human service should recognize that to be successful they must be emotionally stable, creative and flexible. Human service workers will have to be able to work with diverse groups of people and individuals with a wide variety of ages, social and cultural backgrounds and life situations. This program is designed to be flexible to meet current and future market demands so that the students may choose courses most appropriate to their interests and career goals. In addition to pursuing the curriculum for a Human Services generalist, students may specialize in eligibility worker or criminal justice. Students will complete a coordinated set of courses emphasizing human service theory, subject matter knowledge, and professional skills necessary for their careers. In addition, they will gain practical field experience through an internship. Courses will be offered on-campus and online to provide maximum flexibility and accessibility. The candidate for the Associate in Applied Science must complete 60 semester hours with a cumulative grade point of 2.0. While not designed as a transfer program, with careful course selection, graduates could complete the appropriate prerequisites to go on to four-year colleges. ELIGIBILITY WORKER CERTIFICATE - Eligibility workers are an indispensable part of the human services support system. As the first contact for people seeking public assistance, they make important decisions about food, health care, education, job training, and other social services that people need. Eligibility workers must be adept at interviewing and gathering necessary information to determine qualifying services. Because they serve as advisors to clients, good communication skills are needed to explain eligibility requirements and program details. Within their job, an eligibility worker must be organized and accurate, exhibit care and concern, and show respect for an applicant's need for privacy and confidentiality. BSC's Eligibility Worker program emphasizes core courses that provide the knowledge and skills most applicable to students preparing for this entry-level position. The program offers on-campus or online study. Students seeking a Program Certificate are required to complete 30 credit hours and to maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM - http://www.bsc.nodak.edu/online/justice2.asp - Bismarck State College offers many online courses in the Criminal Justice curriculum, such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Security, Criminal Law, and Introduction to Corrections. Other courses needed for the Associate in Arts degree, such as Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Introduction to Psychology, are also offered online. Students who successfully complete the suggested criminal justice curriculum at BSC receive an Associate in Arts degree. They are then prepared for transfer into a four-year bachelor's degree program. Students can choose one or more major concentration areas within criminal justice: law enforcement, corrections, or security. These options provide a broad professional background for students entering these career fields. A working knowledge of the various systems is provided by the criminal justice courses. In addition, students who enroll in various general education courses will develop a broader knowledge base and strengthen their communication and critical thinking skills.
NORTH DAKOTA
Lake Region State College
Online Tuition - http://www.lrsc.edu/online/default.asp?ID=625 - Tuition and fee rate for 2008-2009 is $175 per credit (About $45 of the $175 is nonrefundable). If you are a full-time student, you will pay additional tuition and fees to take online courses from LRSC. These costs are not included in the cost of full-time tuition at the college. Tuition and fees do not include lab fees, textbooks, or supplies
Online Programs- http://www.lrsc.edu/online/default.asp?ID=759
LEGAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - http://www.lrsc.edu/programs/default.asp?ID=371 - One-year Certificate program is designed for students who are currently employed in legal field and with to improve their skills and/or advance their career. The Paralegal Program at Lake Region State College is created under American Bar Association guidelines and designed to prepare students for careers as paralegals (legal assistants) in law firms, governmental agencies, public service organizations and corporate legal departments.
LAW ENFORCEMENT - http://www.lrsc.edu/programs/default.asp?ID=369 - Prepare for or enhance your career in Law Enforcement online. The Law Enforcement program at Lake Region State College is designed to fit the busy schedules of today's students. For those of you with work hours that vary from day to day, family life and other time-demanding responsibilities, online learning is an excellent option. LRSC's Law Enforcement program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or if you are starting your way to a Bachelor's degree. The program will help you succeed in a variety of law enforcement positions and will give you a solid background to further your education. To receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Law Enforcement students must complete 38 semester credit hours of approved academic courses and complete the Peace Officer Training Program for a total of 61 semester credits. All classroom coursework (except Peace Officer Training) can be completed online. Peace Officer Training is one-semester course which combines classroom learning, practical application and physical fitness training. The program is offered every Spring and Fall semesters at the Devils Lake campus and also is available in Fargo, ND during the summer. Students will attend numerous law related classes, participate in defensive tactics, first aid, accident investigation, and firearms training. They also will learn search and seizure, evidence collection techniques, fingerprinting, radio procedures, radar and emergency vehicle operation, etc. The Peace Officer Training Program can be taken as a standalone program or as the final semester of the two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. To be eligible for entry into the Peace Officer Training Program, candidates must: Be turning 20 years old during the Peace Officer Training program OR be at least 19 years old and have been out of high school for at least 1 full year, Have high school diploma or GED, Have attained an overall 2.0 GPA if he/she has completed prior post-secondary course work, Have a valid driver's license, Have NO points accumulated against his/her driver's license at the time of graduation from the program, Be eligible under Drug Use and Criminal History Guidelines for Admission.
OHIO
Stark State Technical College
Tuition - http://www.starkstate.edu/finaid_bus/tuition_fees.htm - $202 pc/hr for out of state and $127 for in state
INFORMATION REPORTING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - http://www.starkstate.edu/academics/business/inforepttech.htm - Information reporters are using their knowledge and skill to serve as information managers in complicated trials. Freelance reporters now have the ability to capture their deposition in digital format. A broadcast captioner can assist millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons by captioning television and news programs. Education reporters are assisting students who are hearing-impaired through the use of realtime technology. Realtime transcriptionists who develop the ability to use the shorthand machine as the input device for text entry are availing themselves of a multitude of job opportunities. Webcast reporters are reporters who have found their services in demand providing realtime reporting to the Internet in a new field where sales meetings, press conferences, product introductions and technical training seminars are instantly transmitted to all parties involved via computers. A scopist is one who edits transcripts with computer-aided transcription software into English, correcting mistranslates/untranslates and employing proper punctuation, English, and formatting to the official court transcript and/or deposition. Scopists can work as independent contractors from their home or work for a freelance reporting firm. Court reporters, including deposition reporters and broadcast captioners, earn an average of more than $64,000 a year. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that court reporting job opportunities will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. Captioning of live television programs is done by specially trained court reporters called broadcast captioners. Federal rules require captioning of hundreds of hours of live programming each week, creating a surge in career opportunities for people with the right skills. About 27% of the court reporters in the United States actually work in court. The majority are freelance reporters hired by attorneys to create verbatim transcripts of pretrial depositions of potential trial witnesses. Some reporters use a form of captioning to provide more personalized services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing through Communication Access Realtime Translation. CART reporters accompany deaf clients as needed - for example, to college classes - to provide instant conversion of speech into text. Reporting companies that provide this service cannot meet the demand. Stark State College of Technology offers state-of-the-art technology, computer-aided instruction (CAI), and computer-aided transcription (CAT) training, which provide students with hands-on realtime writing experience and an extensive, conflict-free StenEd theory personal dictionary, equipping the students for realtime reporting and preparing them for today’s sophisticated reporting careers. The students write realtime to computers from the first week of class until graduation, preparing them for the sophisticated career of realtime reporting. During the educational process, students create and maintain captioning/judicial stenotype writing dictionaries, as well as the StenEd main dictionary. Captioning, an option in the information reporting technologies program, is the outgrowth of the court reporting field and is a highly developed skill that is used to translate spoken communication into visual communication. A stenotype machine is connected to a state-of-the-art computer with special closed-captioning software that allows the writer to caption the spoken word in various TV/news programs, classrooms, conventions, and conferences. VITAC Corporation, a leading captioning company nationwide, is partnering with Stark State to provide the software, educational, and technical support. Stark State is presently a training site for VITAC Corporation for transitional reporters currently in the field seeking a career change to captioning. Stark State also conducts yearly captioning seminars in conjunction with VITAC Corporation. The information reporting technologies program offers the entire program through traditional classes and through E-learning. E-Learning is a unique alternative to traditional on-campus courses. It affords students the opportunity to learn with flexibility of time and place while maintaining access to faculty and other College services. Stark State College offers nationally accredited online degrees, certificates and more than 130 online courses.
PENNSYLVANIA
Northhampton Community College
Tuition - http://www.northampton.edu/Office/Bursar/Tuition.htm - $120 per credit for Distance learning course numbers beginning with EARL or LIBT only - (2009-10 $130 per credit). Please check with the school directly for latest rates and all applicable costs and fees applicable to your program of interest.
Online Education Programs - http://www.northampton.edu/distancelearn/programs/
SPECIALIZED DIPLOMA – LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM -http://www.northampton.edu/academics/credprgs/libtech.pdf - As the use of various forms of information continues to expand, the demand for trained personnel who can manage information also grows. The Library Technical Assistant program at Northampton prepares you to enter the workforce as paraprofessional capable of employment in a variety of libraries and information centers. The program’s courses focus particularly on information resources, services for children and management of a small public library. Technical skills in such vital areas as acquisitions, electronic formats and cataloging of all types of materials are addressed. Program Features: Courses in this program are available only through the Online Learning Department. Members of Northampton Community College’s admissions staff can assist you in planning your program of study. Professionals in Northampton’s Career Services and counseling offices, as well as instructors within the program, can help you meet your employment and career goals. Although courses can be taken on an as-needed basis to improve skills in specific areas, a specialized diploma is awarded upon completion of 15 LTA credits. The specialized diploma is required if you are interested in subsequently pursuing an associate’s degree. These credits will be applied to the electives requirement in the General Studies program. Students in this program will be required to perform online research, and visit libraries to investigate print resources and explore types of library services, in addition to reading assigned textbooks.
TEXAS
Texas Central College
Tuition -bhttp://www.ctcd.edu/pdf/tuition_sp09.pdf- Non Resident and International - $200 per 1st semester hour; $260 for 2 semester hours; $390 for 3 semester hours; $520 for 4 semester hours; $650 for 5 semester hours; $780 for 6 semester hours, but for the rest and the latest tuition and all applicable fees students need to check directly with the school.
Online Programs - http://www.ctcd.edu/degree_plans.html
HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - http://www.ctcd.edu/catalogs/2008_2009_TX/hsem_cc.pdf
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SPECIALIZATION – ADVANCED CERTIFICATE - http://www.ctcd.edu/catalogs/2008_2009_TX/mhcj_cc.pdf
AT RISK YOUTH SPECIALIZATION ADVANCED OF COMPLETION - http://www.ctcd.edu/catalogs/2008_2009_TX/mhar_cc.pdf
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES WITH SPECIALIZATION – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION -http://www.ctcd.edu/catalogs/2008_2009_TX/cjss_cc.pdf
TEXAS
KILGORE COLLEGE
http://www.kilgore.edu/college_history.as
Tuition - http://www.kilgore.edu/tuition_fees.asp - Non-Resident (Out-of-State and Alien) Student (per semester) – For references only, and keeping in mind that tuition and fees can change often and without notice. Non-resident tuition per semester hours for long semester is as follows for l –$ 271; 2 - $342, 3- $413; 4 - $508; 5 - $635; 6 - $762, and please check with the school directly for additional semester hours, and to confirm latest rates.
FIRE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE – ONLINE - http://www.kilgore.edu/fire_academy_online.asp - Kilgore College Online Fire Academy is one of the first certified training facilities in Texas to offer both on-site and online training options. Our new online training offers Fire Commission approved firefighter training to the students that are not able to attend traditional courses due to work, family or personal issues. The online academy allows the student to study from their home and complete the online requirements with course work including power point presentations, video clips, practice tests, and online assessment tests. Courses now offered on-line include: Basic Fire Academy, Arson Investigator, Fire Inspector, Driver/Operator – Pumper, Fire Officer I & II, Instructor Levels I, II, & III, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, Phase V, Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Upon successful completion of the online portions of course curriculum, students will attend on-site Skills Training Session associated with said course for which mastery of all required skills will be practiced and demonstrated. During skills session, students are required to stay on campus for full skills session. Upon successful completion of these skills, the student will be eligible to sit for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Written and Performance Certification exams.
Welcome Americans and Canadians - The Kilgore College Fire Academy has received approval as a designated institution by the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Students attending the Fire Academy who meet the British Columbia residency requirement are now able to apply for financial assistance under the British Columbia Student Assistance Program. About The Kilgore College Fire Academy - The KC Fire Academy is recognized by the State of Texas as an exemplary program. The academy is accredited by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the State Fireman and Fire Marshal’s Association, and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The academy offers certification schools for the NFPA 1001 Basic Structural Firefighter I and II certification, the Texas Volunteer certification, Fire Inspector, and Fire and Arson Investigation courses. The Kilgore College Fire Academy has received approval as a designated institution by the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Students attending the Fire Academy who meet the British Columbia residency requirement are now able to apply for financial assistance under the British Columbia Student Assistance Program. Individuals completing a combined Firefighter I and Firefighter II commission-approved Basic Structure Fire Suppression program, passing the applicable state examination, and holding, as a minimum, current certification by the Texas Department of Health as Emergency Care Attendant or successful completion of the American Red Cross Emergency Response course with optional endorsements, may be granted IFSAC certifications as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, First Responder Awareness, and First Responder Operations by making application to the Commission for the IFSAC seals and paying the applicable fees. On-site students will also receive eight hours certification in Wildland Firefighter Suppression from the Texas Forest Service and 25 hours certification in Hazardous Materials Response from the City of Kilgore Fire Department.
TEXAS
Lonestar College System – The Woodlands, Texas
Tuition - http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/109016/ - Students need to check with the school directly for the latest out of state tuition and costs, but as a point of reference – Out of state tuition and fees are estimated at $222 per credit, but may decrease or max out with the number of units (it is not clear from their tuition schedule) ; again, you will need to check with the school directly. ***Applies to all other students. By legislative action, the tuition may not be less than $200 (minimum tuition). Includes tuition at the rate of $36 per credit hour plus an additional international / out-of-state tuition of $55 per credit hour; in addition to a $6 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, and a registration fee of $12.
CERTIFICATES ONLINE - http://online.lonestar.edu/59455/
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - http://online.lonestar.edu/59471/ - The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate is one of several Professional Office Technology offerings, which includes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the legal office. Topics cover time management, filing procedures, telephone and listening techniques, inventory management, and oral and written communications. Computer skills include not only word processing and spreadsheets, but also database, presentation, and internet applications. The minimum course requirements for this Certificate may be completed online. See the chart below for course sequencing.
LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE - http://online.lonestar.edu/59470/ - The Legal Secretary Certificate is one of several Professional Office Technology offerings, which includes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the legal office. Topics cover time management, filing procedures, telephone and listening techniques, inventory management, and oral and written communications. Computer skills include not only word processing and spreadsheets, but also database, presentation, and internet applications. The minimum course requirements for this Certificate may be completed online.
LEGAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST CERTIFICATE - http://online.lonestar.edu/65696/ - The Legal Office Receptionist Certificate is one of several Professional Office Technology offerings, which includes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the legal office. Topics cover time organizational systems, telephone and listening techniques, and oral and written communications. Computer skills include not only word processing and spreadsheets, but also database, presentation, and internet applications. The minimum course requirements for this Certificate may be completed online.
WASHINGTON
Bellevue Community College
Tuition - http://bellevuecollege.edu/distance/tuition/ - Distance Education courses are offered online and via telecourse. Course fees vary in Distance Education due to the wide variety of types of classes, methods of distribution, costs of programming, and residency status. Please check with the school directly for the latest out of state tuition and fees for your program of choice. As reference point, the estimated tuition per credit hour for Non-Resident US Citizens/Permanent Residents taking only online courses is approximately $96 per credit hour. For international students, without US citizenship or permanent residency, the estimated cost is $254.50 per credit hour, and may not include all the applicable school and program fees.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM - http://wsudegree.edcc.edu/degrees/ba/ba_criminaljustice.html - The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is the interdisciplinary studies of institutions, policies, theories of human behavior, and philosophies of justice directly related to crime control, the maintenance of social order and the achievement of justice in society. Students take courses in political science, sociology and psychology as well as in criminal justice. the program is appropriate for those individuals considering careers in local, state or federal criminal justice agencies; other social services; and private companies. Courses that lead to an AA/AAS transfer degree: Bellevue Community College and Edmonds Community College offer the courses online that lead to an AA/AAS transfer degree and fulfill the lower-division requirements for the BA in Criminal Justice degree. The additional WSU College of Liberal Arts requirements in Science, Humanities and Foreign Language can be fulfilled at the community college level by careful selection of electives.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FAMILY SUPPORT STUDIES) - http://wsudegree.edcc.edu/degrees/ba/ba_humandev.html - This program helps prepare students for a career in a variety of community, state and federal human service agencies, foundations or educational settings. Some of the core upper division credits of the HD degree include Research Approaches to Human Development, Public Policy Issues Facing Families and Individuals, Application of HD Theories, and an Internship. Courses that support an AA transfer degree: Edmonds Community College offer the courses online that support an AA degree and fulfill the lower-division requirements for the BA in Human Development degree.
SOCIAL SCIENCES - http://wsudegree.edcc.edu/degrees/ba/ba_ss.html - This program emphasize an interdisciplinary approach with possible course concentrations in anthropology, criminal justice, history, human development, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's studies. Formal minors in a number of disciplines also are available. Courses that lead to an AA/AAS transfer degree: Bellevue Community College and Edmonds Community College offer the courses online that lead to an AA/AAS degree and fulfill the lower-division requirements for the BA in Social Sciences degree.
WASHINGTON
Edmonds Community College
Tuition - http://tuition.edcc.edu/#online - Note for distance learning students: Edmonds Community College provides tuition waivers for out-of-state distance learners. If you live outside the state of Washington, and are taking state-supported distance learning classes, the college will waive the non-resident portion of the operating fee. This waiver does not apply to international students or students who are not permanent U.S. residents. Following registration, contact the Enrollment Services office at (425) 640-1853 to request the waiver. The actual tuition amount will be determined at that time. Thank you. Resident fee is approximately $75.80 not including all the applicable fees – as always, please check with the school directly for the latest online education rates and fees.
SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES (CASE MANAGER) CERTIFICATE - http://shs.edcc.edu/ - You can make a difference in your community and in the lives of those experiencing change and challenges. There are many jobs helping people with physical, emotional, social and economic difficulties — through a career in social and human services. Our department has developed and offered a variety of innovative programs in the human services field for more than 30 years. We are proud of our many graduates who are now helping people of all ages in social service programs, in counseling and treatment centers. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed as professionals. Explore the opportunities - from skill updates for current professionals, to a career change, to certificate or degree programs for students who are new to the field.
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Spokane Community College
Tuition - http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?tuition – Non Resident Waiver for US Citizens and Permanent Residents is approximately $102 per credit, not including all applicable fees. Please contact the school directly for the latest online education rates and fees.
DISTANCE LEARNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE- FIRST YEAR - http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?dlcriminaljust - The criminal justice curriculum is made up of law enforcement courses and a carefully selected group of general education requirements designed to prepare each student for a career in the field of law enforcement and human relations.
DISTANCE LEARNING FIRE SCIENCE – FIRST YEAR - http://www.scc.spokane.edu/?dlfiresci - The Fire Science Technology program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career as a firefighter for municipal, industrial, state, and federal fire departments. The primary mission of the Fire Science Technology program is identification and mitigation of emergencies in order to preserve life and property.
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