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Degrees and CareersHealth Care AdministrationsHealthcare administration is a term that typically refers to the Master of Health Administration (MHA)—also Master of Healthcare Administration—degree, which is a graduate professional degree that provides training in health policy, economics, project and program implementation. Read more >> A Survey of Different Types of Healthcare Degrees A prospective healthcare student interested in a healthcare degree should consider the various educational options available before determining what is right for them. Deciding between a campus-based and online degree program is just the first step. A prospective student must also decide how many years of investment they want to put into their degree. The following info will go over different healthcare degrees available. Read more >> Physical and Occupational TherapistA Master's Degree in Physical and Occupation Therapy opens the door to an exciting career prospect as a physical therapist, one of the fastest growing fields in the healthcare industry.
About the Physical and Occupational Therapy field:
Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment opportunities in this field will increase much faster than average due to the aging of the "baby boomer" generation and the increase in average life span: "Job opportunities should be good, particularly in acute hospital, rehabilitation, and orthopedic settings."
A doctoral degree provides even further growth in this field beyond the master's degree.Read more >>
Types of Associates DegreesAn associate degree is an academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, four-year universities, business colleges and some bachelor's degree-granting colleges/universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years.
In the United States and, more rarely, Canada, an associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year college or university degree. Read more >> |
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