University expands online health and art degree programs

University expands online health and art degree programs

Due to an unstable job market, many Americans are returning to school. However, choosing a program that meets the needs of an individual's learning style may be difficult. Adults who wish to continue their education, but currently have full-time jobs, may not be successful in a traditional brick-and-mortar university that requires frequent trips to campus. Fortunately, online colleges allow students to create their own course schedules and give them any-time access to class assignments via the Internet.

For example, Stevens-Henager College in Salt Lake City, Utah recently added two new web-based degree programs. The new undergraduate offerings include online bachelor's degrees in health science and graphic arts.

The health science degree prepares students for an administrative career by focusing on managerial and organizational skills. Coursework covers topics such as healthcare economics, legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration, issues in public health and clinical information systems, as well as human pathology and advanced anatomy. The program may be completed in as few as 20 months for students who hold an associate's-level degree in health science.

According to the school's website, the bachelor's degree in graphic arts gives learners the tools that they need to plan, analyze and create visual solutions to communication challenges. Students will learn how to use color, type, illustration, photography and animation to convey a message.

There are approximately 4 million students currently enrolled in online courses, the Sloan Consortium reports.

By Mark Danson