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ELECTRONIC UNIVERSITY EXTENDS BEYOND CAMPUS BORDERS
Peterson's Publishes First Guide to Distance Learning Programs

Princeton, NJ -- Students seeking specialized degrees not available locally or those whose busy schedules make attending classes impossible, can now take college courses without stepping foot on campus. It's also possible to participate in "telecourses" given by leading authorities in fields like international business, law, and nursing, without meeting them in classes. Fiber-optic networks, satellites and other advanced communications technologies have made it possible to connect America's leading universities to home and work, via television, computer, and videocassette.

Students can find out about these electronic links in Peterson's new directory, "The Electronic University: A Guide To Distance Learning Programs". Developed in conjunction with the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA), this one-of-a-kind guide provides an in-depth look at long distance learning -- one of today's hottest education trends. "The Electronic University" lists hundreds of undergraduate, master's, doctorate, and professional certificate programs.

This new guide can open the door for people who are disabled, who work irregular hours, and for those who need class schedule flexibility. The courses listed here are all offered for credit or certification -- real college credits from a growing number of electronic universities that put their classwork up on personal computers or on television.

"The Electronic University" features articles on:
o How distance education works
o The nuts and bolts of registering, taking exams, and interacting with your professor and classmates
o How to select a program that's right for you
o Profiles of students earning their degrees at a distance, including Sheila Devolld, a librarian from Soldotna, Alaska who earned her certificate in school librarianship from the University of Arizona; Phil Hays, a Hewlett-Packard employee from Vancouver, Washington who earned his M.B.A. from Colorado State University; and Artheta Taylor, a supervisor for her local board of education in West Virginia who is working toward her Ed.D. degree through the University of Kentucky.

You'll also find profiles on:

o Degree and certificate programs offered in your field
o Availability of courses and on-site requirements
o Obtaining application information
o What services colleges provide to students taking distance education programs

"The Electronic University: A Guide To Distance Learning Programs" is the only book of its kind to tell students how to make the most of the flexibility of distance learning. To request a complimentary copy for a published review or for additional information about Peterson's publications or services, please contact Ruth Lewis, Publicity Director, at (800)338-3282 Ext. 225 or (609)243-9111 Ext. 225.

 

JOB OPPS GUIDE PROVIDES KEY TO EMPLOYMENT

Downsizing, rightsizing and layoffs have all become business buzzwords of the 90's. In order to compete, companies have had to change with the times, and so must job seekers. The key to finding successful employment in a down market is knowing where to look. In "Job Opps 94", a completely revised series published by Peterson's, job seekers can learn about the "new world of work" and its opportunities, trends and outlook.

The "Job Opps '94" series concentrates on the fastest-growing companies in the fastest-growing industries -- The Environment, Business, Heath Care, and Engineering & Technology. Each volume covers burgeoning fields from financial services and home health care to biotechnology and waste management.

Entry-level and experienced job hunters will find tens of thousands of new jobs at thousands of high-growth companies in this totally updated series.
Job Opps '94 profiles:

Peterson's Job Opps '94 helps job hunters pinpoint the most promising opportunities in today's hottest industries. The volumes uncover employment data at national, regional and local companies both large and small. Included in the series are: "Job Opportunities in Health Care", "Job Opportunities in Engineering & Technology", "Job Opportunities in the Environment" and "Job Opportunities in Business".

To request a complimentary copy for published review or for additional information about Peterson's publications or services, please contact Ruth Lewis, Publicity Director, at (800)338-3282 Ext. 225 or (609)243-9111 Ext. 225.