tag: Online Master's Degree
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6 Tips for Getting Successfully Accepted into an MFA Program
You love writing fiction or poetry and want to earn an advanced degree, but how do you put together a successful application to a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program? We chatted with Sylvia Aguilar-Zéleny, MH, MFA, Director for UTEP’s Online MFA, and she helped us answer six (6) of the most frequently asked questions about getting successfully accepted into a competitive master’s in creative writing. Read on to learn more about creating a strong statement of purpose and a writing sample that demonstrates literary quality.
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Can an MFA in Creative Writing Help You Get a Job?
If you love writing fiction or poetry, or would like to teach others how to develop their creative writing talents, consider earning an MFA in creative writing.
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What Systems Engineers Do and How to Become One
Every organization has a variety of systems that need to work well together. Systems engineers understand the big picture of how these systems integrate, and they are responsible for identifying inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and resolving issues.
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Is a Master’s Degree in Engineering Worth It?
Engineering can be a lucrative professional field even without committing to a graduate program. So, does earning a master’s degree in it make sense? We think it does, and here’s why.
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How Long is a Master’s in Early Childhood Education Program?
In the simplest terms, a degree in early childhood education (ECE) is designed to help teachers who work with children eight years of age and younger to excel as educators. As an already-working teacher, however, you may be wondering why you would need a master’s degree in the field and how long it may take you to get it.
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Graduate Certificate or a Master’s Degree: Which is Right for You?
Sometimes, after several years of putting your bachelor’s degree to use, you realize the path forward in your career requires you to further your education. The question then becomes which type of degree or certificate you’ll need to open new opportunities for leadership and higher-skill positions.
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Can an Online Degree Get You a Job?
If you’re considering an online degree, it’s clear that you’re thinking toward the future, and that’s a recipe for success. It’s also likely that you’ve started to plan for life after earning your degree. Here are four frequently asked questions about how online degrees translate to the workforce – from how employers view your degree to how you can explain your coursework to someone unfamiliar with the value of an online education.
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How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss and Keep Learning All Summer Long
The sun is shining, many students are off (perhaps your own kids included!), and you’ve worked hard this year – there’s a number of reasons why making time to maintain learning momentum in the summer can be difficult. However, keeping your mind sharp and continuing your education has also never been more important than right now. Here’s how you can prevent summer learning loss – and instead opt for summer learning gain – as you continue to march toward your degree.
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4 Ways Online Students Can Make the Most of the Summer
Summers as an online student offer a unique question – is it best to stay the course and take summer classes or spend a few months pursuing another learning experience? Whether you decide to re-up on your coursework and drive forward toward graduation, or stretch your mind and take on something new, here are a few ways you can spend your summer as an online student.
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How to Ace Your Post-Graduation Job Interview
You’ve spent so much time preparing for this moment, and with your diploma in hand, you’re ready to take your first post-grad steps. First stop? The job-application process. As you apply to more and more jobs, you’ll start hearing back from those who want to interview you. Here are some tips for acing your first post-graduate job interview, so you can saddle up for the next step – starting your career.
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For-Profit versus Nonprofit Universities: 6 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Online Degree
Picking the right university for your online education is important and can mean the difference between future success and failure. With so many institutions offering online degrees, you really need to do your homework long before you enroll in a program.
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Hacking the Grad School Application Pt. 2: The Letters of Recommendation
Looking at grades and test scores don’t really tell admissions committees a whole lot about candidates. That’s why letters of recommendation are more important than you might realize in the admissions process. They make you human and give you dimension. They tell a story that lets others know if you’d be a good fit for their school and program. So, you want to nail it. Here’s how.
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8 Unique Transferable Skills Learned in Online Grad School
There are obvious advantages to getting your graduate degree online. You don’t have to put your life on-hold to go full-time on campus. You have the flexibility to keep working and handle family obligations. You save the time, money, and hassle of commuting to campus for classes.
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The Ultimate Guide to Being a Student Again
So, you’re heading back to school as an “adult learner.” Maybe it’s been awhile since you pulled an all-nighter, looked at a syllabus, or eaten at the D-hall. Don’t worry – in some important ways, you’re more prepared for your second attempt at a post-secondary education than you know.
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Hacking the Grad School Application: The Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose on your grad school application is more important than you may think. In fact, it’s really the one way you can go from “statistic” to “human.” Grad school admissions committees like stats – but they connect with humans.
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5 Reasons a Master’s Degree Can Upgrade Your Career
Thomas Edison once said, “Show me a completely satisfied man, and I’ll show you a failure.” So, you want more. You’re driven. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be thinking about getting a master’s degree. But what “more” can a master’s degree really deliver? Let’s get to the list.
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At UTEP Connect, Student Support is An Email Away
Family. Work. Distractions. People getting online degrees face plenty of unique challenges – accessing various student support resources shouldn’t be added to that list. So UTEP Connect has made getting the help you need just as easy as if you could walk across campus – actually, easier.
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Do What You Love
Most people spend a lot of time working. In fact, about 1/3 of your life is spent at work. It’s safe to say, nobody wants to be miserable for a third of their lifetime. So, don’t just settle for “OK” when it comes to your career. Do something you love.
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Keeping US Safe: A Career in Homeland Security
“What’s the worst that could happen?” For those who work in Homeland Security, that’s not a rhetorical question – it’s their mission. If you’re passionate about helping and protecting others, and making a meaningful difference, a career in this growing field could be perfect for you.
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Getting an “A” in Work-Life-Family-Education Balance
Isn’t it nice to get home from work and, after helping kids with homework, cleaning up after dinner, going over the bills, changing that light bulb… finally sitting down and relaxing? Well, now that you’ve decided to advance or change careers with an online degree, you’re going to have to juggle another obligation: studying. Sound daunting? It won’t be, if you do it right. Here are 5 tips to get you started.
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What is Media Advertising?
You need to be heard, but the room you’re in is very crowded and everyone else is trying to talk over you. That’s today’s challenge for marketers. Solve it and you become very valuable to any company. Set yourself up to succeed with a UTEP Connect BA Media Advertising degree.
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The who, what, when and why behind online education
There’s a lot to dissect when it comes to pursuing an online education. If you’re looking for evidence that proves this educational approach’s worth, these online education statistics will help you decide if this journey is the right one for you.
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What type of degree do you need to achieve your career goals?
When it comes to education after high school graduation, the options are endless. Whether you've already started on a career path or you're fresh out of school, there’s always a chance to achieve your dream career in an online setting. So, what degree do you need to find your dream job? Let’s find out!
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Top 5 things you can do as a Master of Science in Construction Management
In the construction management industry, experience is necessary and a degree is critical. While an undergraduate degree shows you have self-discipline and know how to work through problems and challenges, a graduate degree goes even further.
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Program Spotlight RN to BSN
You love your career as a nurse, helping people prevent disease, cope with illness and heal from injury. But while you know that earning a BSN degree is the key to advancing beyond basic clinical care, you can’t afford to take years away from work while you complete your studies. An online RN to BSN degree from UTEP Connect is your perfect solution.
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Program Spotlight: BA in Criminal Justice
Ask a group of law enforcement officers why they do what they do and you’ll get a different answer from each person. One thing’s for sure: A safer community begins with people like you, and one way to effectively minimize crime and uphold laws is to arm yourself with a criminal justice degree. In fact, as noted by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, prospective federal agents are required to have a college degree to qualify for the position. If you want to be a crimefighter, an online degree in criminal justice can help get you there.
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Program Spotlight: Systems Engineering Degree
The online Master of Science in Systems Engineering program at UTEP prepares students for the job market by combining International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) standards with hands-on learning. Every student completes a practicum before graduating to gain real-life experience.
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The top 3 ways getting a degree puts you ahead
Whether you're starting a new career or looking for a leg up in your existing profession, you already know that getting a degree can be beneficial. But if you're reading this right now, it's likely you're wondering just HOW beneficial. You're not alone! As you look into what it takes to get a degree, you’ll realize it requires a lot of time, work and expense.
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It's time to make a midyear resolution!
The beginning of the new year is a time of rebirth, but once the heat of the summer sets in, it’s easy to slack off on pursuing your dreams. Don’t lose hope yet, though. The summer is the perfect time to set a midyear resolution, get serious about gaining that degree and kick-start your career.
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4 amazing study corners you'll want to copy right now
There are all kinds of challenges associated with continuing your education while juggling other responsibilities such as work, family and friends. While online classes make it easier to earn your degree around your busy schedule, getting coursework done and staying on track requires focus and dedication.
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Program Spotlight: Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies
Our country was formed by people seeking freedom, and immigration has created many diverse populations in the United States. If you’re interested in learning more about minority groups by pursuing a degree in ethnic studies, consider getting a Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies with UTEP Connect.
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How to choose the right online degree program
If you’re interested in earning a degree online, you likely know there are hundreds of options. Through TV commercials and web-based ads, everyone seems to be offering online degree programs, but determining which program is right for you isn’t so clear-cut.
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Program Spotlight: Master of Defense and Strategic Studies
With cyberwarfare and global terrorism continuing to be a threat to citizens in the United States and abroad, the need for educated civilians and military personnel in defense and strategic studies continues to grow. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that careers in this sector will have a much faster than average growth of 18% by 2024, including positions in information security analysis. An online Master of Defense and Strategic Studies degree can prepare you for the anticipated growth in this challenging and vital field.
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Program Spotlight: Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Corporate Communication
Doing business in this technological age means being able to communicate effectively and efficiently across a broad range of mediums. To take your corporate career to the next level, consider getting an online degree in communication through the University of Texas at El Paso.
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Program Spotlight: Bachelor of Arts in Media Advertising
This isn't your father's advertising industry. In fact, it's not even your older sister's. In a virtual blink of an eye, the entire advertising industry had been turned on its head, moving from favoring newspapers, radio and television to including search engines, websites and social media.
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Can older students thrive in an online degree program?
Think about the average, American college student. It’s easy to imagine a fresh-faced, 18-year-old arriving on campus, excited to start a new chapter in their lives but nervous to take ownership of their newfound autonomy. When you visualize an online student, you may think of a similar image. A survey conducted in 2016 uncovered an interesting statistic: the average age of an online undergraduate student is 29 and the average age for an online graduate degree student is 33. There are even trends showing an increase in enrollment for online classes in the age range of 50 and up, as older people are deciding to follow their passion as a second or even third career.
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Why is an online degree better than a MOOC?
Although online learning at a university or college level has existed for quite a while, a new iteration has been causing a bit of commotion within the genre. Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, sprang to life in 2011 and have been gaining popularity ever since. While they are becoming more and more prevalent, MOOCs still can't take the place of online degree programs from accredited universities.
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Why the myth of the college dropout can hurt your career plans
We look at some of the famous college dropouts and how their paths aren’t for everyone. Getting an online degree can help you move forward!
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Program Spotlight: Early Childhood Education
There are currently 15.1 million children in the United States who require childcare, per the U.S. Census Bureau. With an influx of children in the education system, the increased attention to early childhood education has raised real questions about how the current system works, where it’s broken and how to fix it. Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a growing industry, and teachers with higher education are in demand.
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Program Spotlight: Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Everywhere you look, life is getting more and more complex. As we use technology to create a better quality of life, everything from traffic patterns to electrical grids is being optimized. Systems engineers are at the heart of efforts to resolve issues inside intricate systems and streamline inefficient processes to create a better world.
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Program Spotlight: Master of Science in Construction Management
You know it’s true: A bachelor’s degree is the new high school diploma. In fact, students across the U.S. are earning college credits while still in high school! With this in mind, gaining the competitive edge in an industry like construction management requires a master’s degree. It’s time for you to seriously consider completing your graduate degree requirements, and because you already work full-time, an online degree is your best way to do just that.
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Program Spotlight: Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies
Take a quick look at any list of incoming college students, and you are sure to see "Undecided" as a major just as commonly as any other field of study. Sure, there are those who have known exactly what they want to do for a long time, but trying to nail down one particular pursuit can be a daunting task. Some students simply choose to stay undecided, and for them, there is the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) online program at the University of Texas at El Paso.
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The benefits of a master’s in curriculum and instruction with a focus on bilingual education
What are the benefits of a master’s in curriculum and instruction with a focus on bilingual education? Learn how UTEP’s online degree can get you where you want to go!
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4 ways to thrive in your online classes
Online learning classes are becoming an increasingly popular way to complete your degree or earn a new one. About 5.8 million students – more than 1 in 4 – now take at least one course online, according to an annual study conducted by Babson Survey Research Group.
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