The idea behind object-oriented programming (OOP) is that a computer program is seen as a collection of individual units (objects) that act on each other. The traditional view of programming is that a program is seen as a collection of functions or procedures, or as a list of instructions to the computer. In object-oriented programming, [...]

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There are two well known American trade organizations for health care professionals. One is the American College of Health care Executives, or ACHE; the other is the American College of Health Care Administrators, or ACHCA. Both organizations provide a collegiate association for health care executives and their colleagues. Both provide numerous business-related services for their [...]

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In families with health insurance, a college student remains eligible for coverage as a dependent until graduation. This article is about health care options for the student who does not have coverage through the family policy. Many universities provide some degree of health care for their students. In the larger schools, this usually amounts to [...]

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Most of the respected and established online colleges have four or five areas of study in which they concentrate their degree programs. Often one of those areas is health care. Some stick to business oriented majors and others to technology subjects. But the larger ones with the academic resources to make it work will maintain [...]

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The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)is a non-profit trade organization primarily for individuals who manage nursing homes or long term care facilities or who have a substantial interest in such a facility. This organization has extensive information on obtaining licensure to be manager of one of these facilities. There are requirements to pass [...]

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Although a seemingly new technology, distance education has been around for over a century. Isaac Pitman first taught shorthand through correspondence as early as the 1840′s. Of course, the internet has revolutionized the way distance education is conducted and has lead to its wide spread throughout the world. A 1997-1998 government survey found that over [...]

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With a background consisting of just a few college courses and a long history of playing with model cars as a teenager, Derek Sanders has landed a successful, fulfilling career as a model maker. He was recently profiled in a popular career journal for his unique occupation. Designers consult Sanders with ideas sketched on sometimes [...]

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After scrolling through countless dead-end positions in the Sunday classifieds, many workers finally come to the realization that a college degree is a necessity in today’s job market. Next they are faced with the daunting task of choosing a field of study and a suitable program. The possibilities are indeed endless. Even for those who [...]

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Each year over 400,000 associate’s degrees are awarded to U.S. students. As opposed to a bachelor’s degree, which requires an average of 120 college credits, an associate’s degree typically involves 60 credits or about 20 classes. Most programs can be completed in two years. Upon completion of an associate’s degree, students are prepared to either [...]

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The American Psychological Association has recently described a ground-breaking new school-based program that is seeking solutions to the rising rates of depression in children. Today’s children have a 9% risk of experiencing major depression before the age of 14 and a 20% chance of experiencing at least one episode of major depression before they graduate [...]

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In response to the American Medical Association’s recent Scope of Practice Initiative, 33 organizations of licensed healthcare professionals have joined together to form the Coalition for Patients’ Rights. According to CPR, the AMA initiative was formed to limit patients’ access to their choice of healthcare professionals. It has the potential to severely limit the scope [...]

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Many talented individuals are attracted to the field of graphic design, but what does it take to be successful in today’s competitive market? Creative, open-minded, and self-directed are just a few descriptive terms of successful graphic designers. They also know how to express themselves through writing, speaking, and visual art. They pay attention to detail, [...]

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Jobs for those with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology are expected to outnumber the amount of graduates entering the work force from schools such as Capella University. Through the year 2014, the profession of Counseling Psychology is actually expected to grow faster than average according to the most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook. This [...]

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Why do high school students lack motivation in the classroom? What does the extent of a child’s vocabulary have to do with his or her reading ability? What accounts for the difference in reading capacity between two third grade students? These are but a few questions explored in the headlines of the latest issue of [...]

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The Eating Disorders Coalition reports that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. Since 1960, the incidence of eating disorders has doubled. Sadly, children as young as seven are now beginning to develop disordered eating patterns that are harmful to physical health. Hope for Recovery with Family Counseling According to the [...]

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