Employment of Massage Therapist is growing at a rate of 20 percent through 2016. The good news is that many massage therapists are being used in mainstream healthcare fields. For example, it is common to find jobs at hotels, athletic organizations, clinics, chiropractic offices, and existing practitioners.
Many people assume that getting a license to become a massage therapist requires “hand on” training. In other words, a person needs to learn in a physical located classroom. However, this is not the case. The good news is that a person aspiring to become a massage therapist can train online. Learning can also be done part time. Many people choose this route if they have current careers and want to learn online in their spare time.
Remember that each state has different requirements for obtaining a license. Typical median salary is $41,00 (taken from 2007).
How to Become a Technical Writer Through an Online Education
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There are many careers in technology, engineering, finance, health care, and many more that do not know how to write. There is a need for someone to create training manuals, marketing publications, white papers, online copy, and anything else that requires the written word. The technical writer is the person that does most of these writing projects.
The standard progression for becoming a technical writer is to get a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication. An English degree with a concentration in technical writing is also a popular route. Classes can be taken in technical documentation, publication design, and graphics. The good news is that most of the aforementioned can be taken via classes online.
Technical writers can earn a good living with a 2007 median annual earning of $62, 800.
Accountants are in demand. It is projected that the United States will be adding over 200,000 more job openings over the next 10 years. That is an over 18 percent increase. The good news is that you do not need to quit your current job. You can pursue an accountant career online.
Many people think that an accountant sits behind the desk with a calculator and adds numbers all day. Sounds boring. However, many accountants solve problems concerning tax, investments, and earning concerns. Besides, accountants and auditors have a good income. Median annual wage for 2007 was $63,000.
One pathway to this career would be to get an online bachelor’s degree program in accounting. After that, in order to get the better jobs, one would then get a master’s degree in accounting or finance. This is also available by distance or online education.
The University of Phoenix offers continuing teacher education 100% online. A person can earn continuing education credits for endorsements, potential recertification, and professional growth. These courses are based on semester hours and are at the graduate level.
Courses include, counseling, administration, Constitution, reading, special education, teaching skills and methods, technology in the classroom, English as a second language.
All the courses are offered over the internet. Study is done through electronic forums. The student is required to participate at least four days a week. However, the student has the choice of days. The student obtains course materials and assignments from the instructor via the internet.
The University of Phoenix online classes offer curriculum that is regularly updated to provide the skills that is pertinent in today’s world. The faculty members hold master’s or doctoral degrees. Most importantly, the faculty members have substantial experience in the the fields they teach.
The Types of Degrees Offered by Online and Distance Schools
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The degree programs offered by online and distance colleges include associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, PhD, JD, or post graduate certificate. The hard part is deciding what you are interested in studying. One consideration you might want to consider is which career is in demand now and into the future.