general-education Degrees

• American Intercontinental University
• University of Maryland University College
• Jones International University
• Kaplan University
• University of Phoenix Online

American Public University

Master of Arts in History

With over 100 different course opportunities and 15 unique concentrations, the Master of Arts in History provides its students with an exhaustive array of opportunities to pursue the world's great personalities, events, nations, trends, periods, conflicts, and markings of progress. Based on their individual interests, students may choose from historical topics and issues of space, exploration, transportation, war, ancient civilization, philosophy, women, minorities, popular culture, constitutions and governments, among many more.

Concentrations include:

• American Civil War Studies
• American History
• American Revolution Studies
• American Wars and Conflict
• Ancient History
• Asian History
• European History
• History and Culture
• Middle Eastern History
• Military Aviation History
• Naval History
• World War II Studies

Students of the History program will:

• Employ a variety of methods to historical research, analysis, and narration.
• Construct and defend a professional historical research proposal.
• Critically examine different approaches to history and historical method.
• Present historical analysis and conclusions in publication quality written communications.
• Possess breadth of knowledge of major trends, events, and people that have shaped world history.
• Possess breadth of knowledge of major trends, events, and people that have shaped U.S. history.
• Possess depth of historical knowledge in at least one specialized historical sub-discipline.
• Synthesize historical issues into a coherent and comprehensive paradigm of the human condition.

University of Maryland University College

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is offering an online Master of Distance Education (MDE) degree starting Spring of 2000. The MDE program is designed in an online format for working adults who want to complete their degree without interrupting their careers. The 36 credit-hour-degree program consists of 7 core courses and 4 elective courses, with a further requirement of a final project.

The UMUC MDE is designed to produce individuals who are capable of managing the distance education enterprise within educational, business, government and non-profit organizations. In an ever rapidly expanding field, the graduates of the MDE will be prepared to engage in the planning, budgeting, development, delivery and support of distance education and distance training programs.

Master of Distance Education

Jones International University

Jones is proud to be the first fully online, accredited university. But it's not just because of the exciting technology involved in offering education over the Internet; our undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs are more than just alternatives to the traditional classroom. They constitute a cost-effective educational resource that provides unprecedented access to higher education. From the busy adult who needs online learning's “whenever / wherever” convenience, to the corporation looking for cutting-edge employee training, online learning makes education possible and practical for everyone. Study online today from your home in .

We do this by incorporating a variety of educational approaches and techniques. As an MBA candidate, you will work both independently and collaboratively with an international team of classmates as you analyze and resolve a variety of real-life problem-solving exercises. You will translate business and management theories into action steps for your professional success.

Jones International Univerisity offers various degree programs in many areas:

• Master of Business Administration in Global Enterprise Management
• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
• Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
• Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management
• Master of Business Administration in Negotiation and Conflict
• Master of Business Administration in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration in e-Commerce
• Master of Business Administration in Finance

Kaplan University

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning offers a professional development opportunity for practicing K-12 teachers and other educators seeking to enhance their classroom performance. Degree candidates will read, analyze, and critique both historical and current educational research studies to prepare them to assume the role of instructional leaders dedicated to improving student performance.

The degree program is designed to help candidates become proficient in program competencies that are based upon national and professional standards for practicing teachers. Additionally, the program is built upon the Reflective Decision-Maker Model to strengthen thoughtful self-analysis of teaching practice.

The program's three emphasis areas-Teaching Literacy and Language, Teaching With Technology, and Teaching Students With Special Needs-aim to enhance teachers' existing classroom skills and promote career enrichment.

University of Phoenix Online

Earn your degree, advance your career, secure your future - all online. University of Phoenix Online is a true innovator in distance education. Their accredited Business, Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Education degree programs are designed specifically for busy professionals. Imagine earning the degree you've always wanted - from your home in , at work, or while traveling anywhere.