Paleontology is the study of fossils that are several thousand to several billion years old. These fossils are used to reconstruct the history of life the Earth, from the earliest life forms to the paleolithic. Paleontology is an increasingly important component of historical biology and helping explain how life may have evolved and how earth came to be as it is today. It can also be an exciting and... 

With the job market as it is, a lot of people are considering some sort of graduate degree program – largely because, as the jobs do start opening back up, hiring will rebound earlier for advanced degree holders. Even though you are pursuing your education online, you are still pursuing a college degree.  Just like any significant change in your life, you should talk with your family about your... 

The economy and thousands of American citizens struggle and suffer while private college presidents receive raises on their already-bulging paychecks. There are 36 college presidents making millions — one of which is the president of a failing West Virginia college with one of the worst graduation rates in the entire country. The Chronicle notes that the typical private college president earns... 

By the year 2016, the number of jobs requiring the completion of a traditional or online graduate degree program is expected to grow by at least 20%. Data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau show that individuals with Master’s degrees earn an average of $10,000 more per year than those with a bachelor’s degree alone. If you’re one of the many adults considering going back to school for a graduate... 

In recent years, a massive number of online universities have sprung up, offering everything from full degrees to individual courses and certificate programs. While this has created the problem of some programs to become undervalued learning opportunities online and undermined the legitimacy of online learning, it has also expanded opportunities to thousands of students who didn’t previously have... 

The rising popularity of higher-education seeking individuals enrolling into online post-secondary degree programs and online courses brings about a significant question regarding the future of education: Can an Internet-administered education displace the established brick-and-mortar mode of instruction that has been the institutional paradigm for centuries?  With even online graduate schools now... 

Over the past few years, online colleges have expanded at an astonishing pace as more people become comfortable with new, innovative ways to learn. Enrollment is rapidly increasing every year and many wonder if distance learning will eclipse classroom learning. People around the world, especially older and non-traditional college students appreciate the convenience offered by online schools. Whereas... 

Online college courses are becoming a popular choice for people of all ages to further their education. Online classes have become a great way for the non-traditional student to get a college level education in a much more flexible environment. The advent of online learning has been especially useful for professionals looking to advance in their careers, without giving up their careers. Here are...