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Financial Aid Resources for Online Colleges

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:20:41 +0000

Students of accredited online colleges can often seek financial aid from a variety of sources. The most common source of financial aid is through the federal government.

Here are some online resources to start the financial aid process:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This is the best place to start for financial aid. Fill out the FAFSA right away to find out what type of aid you can receive.

Military Student Aid
A third of eligible veterans fail to use their education benefits. If you are in the military or a veteran, find out what you qualify for.

Students seeking financial aid must complete an application process and meet eligibility requirements. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

An Examination of Online Education

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:30:52 +0000

Here are some results of recent studies regarding online education:

“Three quarters of academic leaders at public colleges and universities believe that online learning quality is equal to or superior to face-to-face instruction.”
Entering the Mainstream – The Sloan Consortium, Oct 2004

“Nationally, online enrollment increased from 1.98 million in 2003 to 2.35 million online students a year later, an increase of 18.6%.

Enrollment in online courses is more than ten times that projected by the National Center for Education Statistics for the general college student population.”

Online Education in the United States, 2005, Sloan Consortium

Computer Information Science – Your Questions Answered

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:45:09 +0000

For the next few weeks, we’ll be posting some blogs about the popular online degree programs offered at Florida Metropolitan University.

We’ve received a lot of requests from prospective students interested in our online computer information science degree program.

Here are some answers to some common questions:

What computer science degrees are available completely online?
Right now, we offer an Associate’s and Bachelor’s Computer Information Science degree.

How long does it take to finish the computer science degree?
Well, our program is similar to any other university degree program. Associate degrees usually take two years, and Bachelor degrees will take four years. Some students transfer in previous college credits to shorten their degree program.

How do you transfer previous college classes into FMU?
That really depends on what types of classes you’ve taken. We have admissions reps who can definitely help answer those questions once you’ve sent in your transcripts from a previous college.

What do you learn in the computer information science program?
This program has gained some popularity with students because we offer three main concentrations. Students can choose to focus on programming, network administration, or web design. It really depends on what you wan to focus on.

Do you have a catalog for all your classes?
Yes, you can contact us online and we can provide you with any information you need.

Thinking about online education?

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:15:55 +0000

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school to earn your degree, consider earning it online at Florida Metropolitan University (FMU).

The online classes at FMU allow students the flexibility and convenience to earn their degrees at home–without ever needing to step inside a classroom.

FMU offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in a variety of in-demand career fields. We offer degrees in accounting, business, computer science, and criminal justice.

Click here to receive some information about our online degree programs.

Criminal Justice Degrees Online at Florida Metropolitan University (FMU)

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:45:02 +0000

If you’re considering getting your criminal justice degree online, then you should definitely check out Florida Metropolitan University’s online criminal justice classes.

FMU offers three types of online criminal justice degrees:

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Our online criminal justice Associate’s Degree program covers the criminal justice system, introduces law and legal procedures, and discusses criminal evidence and criminology.

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
The online Bachelor’s Degree program explores criminal justice concepts and theories in greater depth and also covers gang activity, drug operations, probation, criminal justice management and more, providing a greater knowledge-base and more opportunities for employment.

Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Our online Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice prepares graduates for more advanced positions in probation, corrections, immigration and/or security. Your courses will build upon classes taken in the Bachelor’s program, and you’ll delve deeper into topics like law and the legal system, criminology, victimology and statistical methods in Criminal Justice.

Click here to view the online criminal justice degree courses.

Florida Metropolitan University Online Classes Now Enrolling

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:27:37 +0000

If you’re thinking about getting your degree through FMU, we’re now opening enrollment for FMU online classes.

Florida Metropolitan University online classes allow student to receive either an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a variety of subjects. As mentioned before, we have online classes in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice.

One of our most popular programs is the Criminal Justice program because students get to learn about criminal evidence, criminology, criminal procedure, and constitutional law.

If you’d like to learn more about FMU online classes, simply complete our easy online form.

Florida Metropolitan University Online Curriculum List

admin — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:46:13 +0000

At Florida Metropolitan University Online (or FMU Online), we offer career-oriented online degree programs in a variety of exciting degree programs.

Our online degree programs are divided into four different subject areas:

Online Business Degrees
Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Online Accounting Degrees
Online Computer Information Science Degrees

Here is a complete online degree curriculum list for FMU:

Online Business Programs

Associate of Science, Business Administration
Associate of Science, Medical Insurance Billing
Bachelor of Applied Management
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Online Accounting Programs

Associate of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Online Criminal Justice Programs

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Online Computer Information Science Programs

Associate of Science, Computer Information Science
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Science

Click here to learn more about Florida Metropolitan University Online Curriculum

Top 12 Online Criminal Justice Classes

admin — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:39:06 +0000

If you’re thinking about earning your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Check out Florida Metropolitan University’s online Criminal Justice program . Here is a list of the top 12 criminal justice classes offered completely online:

1. Criminology
The study of crime and causes of crime, the types of crime, and crime prevention strategies and society’s response to crime.

2. Introduction to Corrections
This course will examine an overview of the history of corrections and punishment in America with a review of the correctional process including: probation, intermediate sanctions, restorative justice, imprisonment and the death penalty. The organization, management and operation of correctional facilities, inmate life and environment will be examined, including the legal foundation of prisoners’ rights.

3. Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course provides an overview and introduction to criminal justice. Focus on the nature of crime, law and criminal justice, the Police and Law Enforcement, the makeup of the courts, the adjudication system, the issues facing police, corrections, and a review of the nature and history of the juvenile justice system.

4. Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional
This course examines the United States Constitution and its implication for criminal justice system policies and practices.

5. Criminal Investigations
Basic investigative techniques, taking witness statements, interviews and reports are covered. An overview of police procedures is also included.

6. Criminal Evidence
This course focuses on the nature of evidence as it relates to the pretrial and trial process, including: witnesses, hearsay, admissions and confessions, and the exclusionary rule. Emphasis is placed on specific types of evidence: circumstantial, documentary, physical, documentary and recorded.

7. Gang Activity and Drug Operations
This course focuses on the establishment of gangs, organizational structure, behavior patterns, and recruitment of members. The course also examines the criminal justice response to gang-related problems, including violence and drug trafficking.

8. Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability
The various forms of corruption, misconduct and abuse of authority that exist within the criminal justice system will be identified and analyzed. Areas of negligence, which lead to liability, will be explored.

9. Criminal Justice Management
An examination of front-line supervision, executive development, administrative leadership, and recent theories and research in criminal justice management.

10. Criminal Justice Communications
This course will introduce the students to proper communication techniques within the community and the law enforcement environment. Interviewing techniques; written communication, report writing; and testimony will be a part of this course.

11. Criminal Justice Management
An examination of front-line supervision, executive development, administrative leadership, and recent theories and research in criminal justice management. Prerequisite:

12. Juvenile Justice
Examination of the historical development of concepts of delinquency and modern juvenile justice system. Theories of delinquency, juvenile court processes, intake services, remedial procedures and the effects of the system are included in this course.

Top 10 Online Databases for General Research

admin — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:53:38 +0000

When writing papers for school, it’s always good to start your research online. Many academic journals publish their articles online—which can give you a head start on research prior to heading to your local library.

Here is a list of the top 10 online research databases for general research:

Unfortunately, many of these databases might require usernames and passwords to recieve full access to journal articles. To bypass this, you can often get a free trial for a limited period, or you can search these databases from your local library. Many library computers have automatic access to journal databases. Please leave a comment below if you have any other recommendations for online databases.

Did You Know You Can Get your Degree in Computer Information Science Online?

admin — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:30:05 +0000

A lot of people know they can get their MBA online, but did you know that you can work on a Computer Information Science (CIS) degree completely online as well?

Florida Metropolitan University offers both an Associate’s and Bachelor’s CIS degree program. Students in the CIS degree program have the option to choose one of the following degree concentrations: programming, network administration, and web design.

Classes in the Programming Concentration:

Computer Networking
Computer Operating Systems
Computer Hardware Concepts
Visual Basic I & II
C++

Classes in the Network Administration Concentration:

Network Routing
Network Management
Network Infrastructure
Network Directory Services

Classes in the Web Design Concentration

Website Design Methodology
Web Content Development
Web Authoring
Web Animation

Click here to have some info sent to you about our online Computer Information Science program.