Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Online Learning Continues To Gain Momentum

Utica College Expands Online Offerings In Justice Studies, Health Services

The new website incorporates fresh features, enhanced content and easy navigation ultimately making it easier for prospective students to find our new programs

Chicago (PRWEB) January 21, 2009 -- A sizeable percentage of the US population is expected to work longer hours and spend time agonizing about job security in 2009. During uncertain economic times, online learning from leaders in the field becomes the choice of many looking to differentiate through higher education; therefore, many professionals are pursuing advanced degrees in order to increase their marketability despite a tough economy.

Utica College, a comprehensive, independent college based in upstate central New York, offers a number of options to these individuals. The launch of its new website http://www.onlineuticacollege.com, promotes the addition of six online programs in justice studies and a new health services suite, supplementing a variety of existing options for professionals seeking advanced degrees.

Introduced throughout 2008, the latest degree programs include: RN-BS Nursing; Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy; MS-Healthcare Administration; Post Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy; Certificate in Gerontology, and; MS in Criminal Justice Administration.

"The new website incorporates fresh features, enhanced content and easy navigation ultimately making it easier for prospective students to find our new programs," commented Dr. James Brown, assistant vice president, Academic Affairs. "It also highlights interesting faculty and curriculum enhancements in addition to social sharing tools that meet the needs of marketing our new programs."

Utica's wide spectrum of online courses, first launched in 2004, offers students a number of accredited bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in healthcare, justice studies, and economic crime prevention. Online programs are designed with the same admission standards and rigorous curriculum as their campus counterparts but are accessible to students across the country.

Featuring a variety of unique advantages, including shorter on campus residencies for working students, professional networking opportunities and credentialed faculty well-known throughout their fields, each program boasts a distinctive curriculum compared to other online institutions.

For more information about Utica College online programs, visit: http://www.online uticacollege.com.

About Utica College | Founded in 1946, Utica College is a comprehensive private institution offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The College, located in upstate central New York, approximately 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse, enrolls 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 37 undergraduate majors, 27 minors, 16 master's and two doctoral degree programs.

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