Professionals in law enforcement and corrections are heading back to school in Connecticut. Through University of Phoenix, students are maintaining work and personal responsibilities while earning an associate of science in criminal justice. Connecticut students have access to both campus-based and online criminal justice programs. Working professionals are now able to pursue [...]

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Law enforcement and corrections professionals are boosting their career prospects with an associate degree in criminal justice. 20 months is all it takes at the University of Phoenix to receive specialized training and employer-recognized credentials. An associate degree in criminal justice 20-month program broadens career options, increases earnings, and [...]

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Online degree programs have made earning an associate criminal justice degree easier than ever before. Students can now attend classes at any time from any place while maintaining professional and personal responsibilities. Many online degree programs, however, do not deliver the quality of education students expect. Any [...]

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Through online learning programs, the University of Phoenix has changed the way criminal justice students are earning degrees across the nation. In addition to online learning, however, the University of Phoenix values hands-on learning and in-person interaction. Criminal justice students in Virginia have access to 2 criminal justice associate degree Virginia campuses to [...]

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Business administration is a common associate degree for working professionals who enroll at University of Phoenix. But does the time and effort translate into higher earnings?
Associate degree business administration salary levels vary widely, depending on level of education and specific occupation. To make sense of the abundant data, the [...]

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Telecommuting, also referred to as teleworking, is one of the fastest growing trends in today’s business world. The number of employees performing some or all of their work at home grew from 41 million in 2003 to 44 million in 2004. Workers looking to capitalize on this trend are entering [...]

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Working as a police officer can be an enticing career in criminal justice. With an associate degree in criminal justice, graduates may compete for positions in county, state, and federal police departments. There is more to the position, however, than what is portrayed in the most recent, flashy crime [...]

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While work experience is invaluable, an associate degree can open doors to more challenging, higher paying jobs in criminal justice. Associate degree jobs are plentiful for University of Phoenix graduates. Exciting criminal justice positions now include:
1. Police Officer Criminal Justice Associate Degree Jobs
Police officers are employed by the county, state, [...]

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“Education  is a ticket out of poverty and to gaining self-respect,” says Evelyn Dutch, a single mom. However, sitting in a classroom after a long work day, and finding childcare, are real obstacles for single moms. How are women like Evelyn Dutch earning a business associate degree while maintaining [...]

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Receiving higher BSN nursing salaries is one of the top reasons RN’s choose to head back to school. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) diplomas come with a wealth of rewards. But are the benefits worth the effort, time, and money of earning a bachelor degree?
Students Earn BSN Nursing Salaries [...]

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From 1995 to 1998, the number of single dads in the U.S. grew by 25%. By 2002, the number soared to 2.2 million. In the midst of playing mom, dad, and working professional, finding time for an associate business degree may seem impossible. However, University of Phoenix is catering [...]

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With just a high school education, criminal justice professionals can work as police offers, private security officers, bailiffs, correctional officers, and parole officers. However, many working professionals are choosing to earn a criminal justice associate degree to improve their careers. Four enticing rewards are drawing working professionals back to [...]

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Hours in the lab, days in clinical rotations, and evenings in a stuffy classroom can make higher education unappealing to a working RN. Through University of Phoenix and Kaplan University, however, working RN’s are finding flexible nursing degree programs that fit their needs. Nursing programs from a BSN to masters [...]

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more education means higher earning power and lower unemployment rates. Earning a bachelor’s degree increases average weekly earnings by 62% over settling for a high school diploma. Do earnings just keep skyrocketing the more education a student pursues?
Average Cost of a Graduate Degree
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According to the Department of Labor, health care is one of the largest and most financially rewarding career fields for professionals who have earned a campus-based health associate degree or an online health associate degree. Employers actually prefer to hire workers with an associate health care administration degree, due to [...]

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