colleges. But when the two are compared, it is clear that the less expensive, community college programs usually turn out more successful. “. . . students in a community college health program are more than twice as likely to complete their associate 's degree than are students in health programs at a for-profit institution (35 versus 17 percent)” (Deming et al.). Those who do graduate from a for-profit program are still worse-off than their community college counterparts, with data showing that…
Community College for two years and graduate I will save myself and my parents a lot of money. Like Susan in the novel, $2 A Day, by spending “more than a year in community college” (Edin and Schaefer 12) I can save money and get my associates degree. Getting a degree or even some form of education can help advance your career as it opens the door to more job opportunities. However, many individuals cannot go to school. For example, Kaylie in the film, Poor Kids, is never really in school due to…
a major is; the choice that students make essentially chooses what they do for the rest of their lives. At community colleges, students do not have time to explore courses. They must go into the school knowing what they want to do, get a technical degree or certification in that field, and then go out into their chosen career path. The experience of a four-year university and the freedom to explore majors are part of what makes a four-year university the right choice for students who do not know…
of college degree. Many claim not all students are fit to pursue a college degree and still can become successful without one. They may even say that some college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed while in debt. Although this is true, obtaining a higher education does allow a person to have better employment opportunities in comparison to those who do not. Though the college graduate employment rate is a bit high, even more so is the lower education rate. A college degree also…
needs at least an associate's degree to work in that career. An associate’s degree only takes two years. A dental hygienist need to have the the basic understanding of biology and chemistry, as well as math and english. They can attend accredited programs at community colleges, vocational schools and universities. Dental hygienist programs range from certificates to associate, bachelor's and master's degree, but the most common degree in dental hygiene programs is the associate…
of the court systems, handling of confidential documents to name a few. The paralegal industry has been booming over the last few years and thus a reflection in the job market. More and more paralegals and legal assistants have an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or a certificate in paralegal…
To some a college degree is just a symbol of completion while others it is a symbol of endurance,independence, and the opportunity to finally have the job you’ve always desired.A college degree can bring many benefits and with the right major you can lead a successful life. It is always important to pursue a major that interests you but it is also important to consider other factors as well. Going to College can benefit you in many ways that people who contradict would have never considered.…
Jean Reynolds is a fifty- seven year-old, who works as a CNA and best illustrates the American Anti-Myth for many reasons. Jean works overtime to support her three children and one of them has Cancer. She earns about $11 per hour and her pay hasn’t increased even though she has worked for the same nursing home for the past 15 years. Later, she had to take custody of two more children. Even though she was able to get some emergency aid from public assistance, she knew that it was temporary. The…
prepared Baccalaureate degree in nursing. In this study areas of differences in practice and reasons why it is important for associate’s degree in nursing to achieve a Baccalaureate degree will be outline. Writer will create a picture of the prepared associate degree in nursing and Baccalaureate in their different scope of practice, the positions held in the field of nursing, pay scales and job markets. Writer will explain the educational preparation background between an associate degree in…
help students who are stuck on what degree to pursue. They may want to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics because, like Rosen said, "Even in a tough economy, STEM is where the jobs are." Linda Rosen's main argument is that if you pursue a career in a field of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics you will have a better chance of actually being employed after receiving your degree rather than unemployed, versus those with a degree in any other field. I have…