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Overview of Penn Foster College
The concept of distance learning was a brainchild of newspaperman Thomas J. Foster, who, in 1890, developed the method as a way of helping coal miners advance their careers. The concept took shape in the form of a school which became a stunning success virtually overnight, enrolling hundreds of thousands of students during its first decade of existence. Today, Penn Foster College stands as a major component of this success, along with its associated entities of Penn Foster Career School and Penn Foster High School. The College offers a wide variety of online Associate Degree and career-training programs designed to give students the skills needed for success in many of today’s fastest growing fields.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Penn Foster College offers 20 Associate degree programs spanning several fields of study. Areas covered include criminal justice, design, early childhood education, engineering, health care, paralegal studies, and technology. Also offered are certificate and diploma programs covering literally dozens of career fields.
Penn Foster College Admissions
After selecting a degree program, applicants should complete the student online application form or call the school's toll-free number to speak with an enrollment advisor. Prospective students can also request to receive an information package by mail.
Penn Foster College Faculty Quality
Penn Foster's online faculty consists of professionals with practical industry experience. Instructors provide support and encouragement to their students and are dedicated to helping them successfully complete their programs and earn their degrees.
Penn Foster College Student Body
A large preponderance of the College's students are busy people looking for career advancement, yet lacking the time to attend classes and therefore attracted by Penn Foster's reputation for quality distance learning. Current enrollment is roughly 20,000 students worldwide.
Penn Foster College Student Life
All coursework is completed online. Learning materials are shipped directly to students or accessed via the Penn Foster College website. Each student is assigned a Student ID Number which allows him/her to download study materials. A toll-free instructional support hotline is available and faculty will answer any questions during working hours. Students can also contact their instructors by e-mail at any time. Some students enrolled in certain degree programs may be required to undergo a two-week resident laboratory session which may take place at a college or university near the student's home.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Accounting
Administration
Communication
Computer Networking
Criminal Justice
Engineering Design
Finance
Graphic Design
HVAC Electrical Construction
Health and Human Services
Hospitality Management
Information Technology
Law
Management and Administration
Marketing
Medical Assisting and Nursing
Medical and Dental Administration
Multimedia and Web Design
Paralegal
Photography and photo journalism
Science Technologies
Teaching
Technologies
Visual Arts
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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