National Paralegal College offers an associate degree in paralegal studies that can be completed entirely online. The degree consists of 60 credits of study. Core courses in torts, contracts, legal research and legal ethics are supplemented by 24 credits of legal electives. Students can select from electives such as criminal law, environmental law, advanced civil litigation, and immigration law. General education is also part of the curriculum, with students selecting 24 credits from topics including economics, English, history, math and sociology. The degree can be completed in as little as 15 months. Applications can be submitted online and tuition payment plans are available.
National Paralegal College
6516 North 7th St., Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85014-1262
800-371-6105
nationalparalegal.edu
The Bachelor of Science degree program in psychology is one of more than two dozen online undergraduate degree programs offered by the University of Maryland's University College. The psychology program is designed to prepare students for graduate study or entry-level jobs which require knowledge of psychology. Students complete 120 credits which include foundation courses in psychology and statistics, and required courses that cover topics such as neurobiology, group dynamics, and counseling psychology. Major coursework is supplemented with general education courses in writing, government, anthropology and sociology. Students have access to online resources including a virtual library, writing center and career planning assistance. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum 2.0 GPA on any prior college-level coursework.
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
800-888-8682
umuc.edu
Students with a bachelor's degree who wish to earn a master's degree and become certified as an elementary or secondary school teacher can apply to an online program offered by Drexel University. Students can select from either an elementary education track for teaching grades K-6 or a secondary education track which includes certification in subjects such as biology, chemistry, English and math. Graduates earn a Pennsylvania teaching certificate that can be used in other states through a reciprocity agreement. Students take 45 credits in areas including literacy, teaching methods and computer skills for teachers, and obtain field experience at a school in their area. Applicants to the program must submit undergraduate school transcripts and standardized test scores, along with two letters of recommendation and an essay.
Drexel University Online
3001 Market St., Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104
877-215-0009
drexel.com
At the doctoral level, Capella University offers a number of online programs, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice, or DNP, degree. The DNP degree is designed for advanced practice nurses with an interest in pursuing leadership positions. The DNP program covers topics such as health care management, health promotion and disease prevention, and leadership and ethics. Students complete 52 quarter credits, and attend a five-day residential colloquium. Capella notes on its website that electronic textbooks are available for many courses, resulting in lower costs for students. Applicants need a master's degree in nursing, a GPA of 3.0 or better, a valid RN license, and at least one year of nursing work experience.
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 South 6th St., 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
capella.edu