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Gibbs, Hope J. – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2007
As the evidence will show, paralegals have become a vital part of today's law offices. More law offices are hiring paralegals to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services, thus placing these important legal-team players in high demand. There are a variety of paths to becoming a paralegal or legal assistant. The…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional Personnel, Legal Aid, Associate Degrees, Program Design
Wakefield-Fisher, Mary; And Others – Nursing and Health Care, 1986
Chronicles the North Dakota process in which students entering nursing programs, beginning in 1987, will be required to have baccalaureate degrees for professional nursing practice and associate degrees for technical nursing practice. Discusses how this process came about, the role of the North Dakota Board of Nursing, how changes occurred, public…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Higher Education, Nurses
Burgess, Michael – American Technical Education Association, Inc. Journal, 1980
Describes the Automotive Technology Apprenticeship Program at Columbus Technical Institute, a carefully developed on-the-job program of training at a franchised auto dealership, coordinated with related theoretical instruction in the classroom, which ultimately leads to an associate degree. Examines curriculum, benefits to the student, and program…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Associate Degrees, Auto Mechanics, Program Content
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Bullard, Julie; Gilliard, Jennifer L. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2004
Due to increasing demands from the field, the University of Montana-Western (UM-W) recently began to offer a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education that builds upon the associate degree. Students complete their general education credits, early childhood specialty courses, and an area of special emphasis. Courses are offered online or…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Program Design, Mentors, Distance Education
Dunlap, William S. – VocEd, 1982
Employment projections in the health occupations are explored along with reasons why there are shortages of experienced health personnel. Several training programs and recruitment plans are described. The concept of the multiskilled technician is also discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Associate Degrees, Employment Projections
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Stevens, Barbara J. – Nursing Outlook, 1981
Discusses various elements of nursing education program articulation: politics, curriculum, core courses, philosophy, nursing theory, advantages and disadvantages of articulation, associate vs. baccalaureate degree programs, and program policies. (CT)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Core Curriculum