Yolanda Said:

I am looking for a major university offering a Occupational Health and Safety degree online.?

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Information is below. Make certain that any school ta ht you have an interest in is properly accredited./

Nora Said:

online OH&S courses?

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Diploma of OHS available online from www.austchs.com

Mildred Said:

Question about the 4-in-1 Safety First Thermometer?

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Nope, you don't need to add a degree. I had to ask my doctor! Lol. I have the same one and was confused about rectal and underarm for my baby. Because they would be two degrees apart from one another (since one you add a degree and one you subtract one) and I had no idea whether or not I was doing it right. But she said that the thermometer was reading based on the mode and that the rectal temperature was already adjusted, as was the underarm one. Which actually made sense, because the readings I was getting were similar. So, nope, you don't need to add a degree on that thermometer. But I agree they should say something about that on the thermometer...or at least online. I don't remember even reading it in the instruction book.

Lena Said:

How much (estimate) would a degree cost in Embry-Riddle Worldwide Online and how does online classes work?

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Contact Embry Riddle can't loose there.

Teresa Said:

i want to know if there's a good school to study fire and safety studies?

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Here are some accredited programs for you to look into:

Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management from American Public University:

http://www.geteducated.com/profiles/show…

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Fire Sciences from Upper Iowa University:

http://www.geteducated.com/profiles/show…

And Bachelor of Science in Public Saftey Management from Franklin University
http://www.geteducated.com/profiles/show…

You can use the degree search at GetEducated.com to find more in different degree levels, or other subjects.

Elsie Said:

Which is better? Earning your degrees online or in a classroom?

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Which are better:
Shoes or boots?
Apples or oranges?
Dogs or cats?

About the same sort of question - and the answer is "it depends".

Some facts from my experience of having done both - considerably done both.

* Becoming a teacher - there are very few wholly online programs that will meet this requirement. Even those that are offered via distance learning aren't wholly online. There are face-to-face requirements that you'll have to meet such as classroom observations and student teaching. There is no legitimate way around those.

Further, becoming a secondary English teacher often requires a bachelor's major in English with a teacher education program (5-year program) not simply a BA in English. Make absolutely certain you know what the requirements for a teaching certificate in your state are. A classroom based program has an advantage here because you have access to teaching professionals in your own state that have sent students through the process in your own state.

* easier: classroom is easier, hands down. Online is more convenient and often faster. The same work is required of either but the advantage online has is that of time and location. You can do your work at any time of day from any location that has internet access. It has the distinct disadvantages of ease of contact and motivation. If you need help you have to get it electronically and if you don't stay self-motivated, you get behind and fail the class. Nobody is there each Tuesday and Thursday to remind you to do that paper by Friday.

* money: online is often costlier but not because of the sticker price. There are far more financial aid options available to in-the-seat programs than to online programs so most classroom students aren't paying full-price. If you're paying the whole bill yourself either way then the costs are about equal. It depends on the college - some are more expensive online for the same class, some are not. Note: some states give in-state tuition to all online students. That's a HUGE cost savings.

* time: for my learning style the online method is more time productive. I tend to self-motivate and am able to read a textbook without having a professor interpret it. Other people are not of the same style and need the formality of a classroom in order to get work done on-track. I like being able to do my work at whatever time of the day or night I want to. Some other people won't do it if there's not a specific day each week assigned for the purpose.

* time to completion: online programs often run faster but this is because they tend to not have the breaks that classroom programs have. Many operate with 5 semesters per year with no breaks between semesters. Many others operate on exactly the same schedule as their classroom counterpart. A few (very few) operate on a completely open schedule - you take as little or much time on a class as it takes.

* availability (program): In teaching, for initial certification, quality classroom programs will be much easier to find than will online programs. Most online programs in education are for those already certified to teach but seeking higher levels.

* availability (faculty): There is essentially no faculty availability in an online course - you get questions answered via email or in a forum discussion. You can't (and shouldn't) expect online faculty to be as accessible as you'd have in a classroom. In a classroom course you can always make an appointment with a professor or visit a learning center (such as writing lab).

* Master's: That doesn't exactly enhance your opportunities as much as it increases your earnings. In some districts it can actually keep you from being employed because the district doesn't want to pay master's salary for a classroom teacher. In other districts the master's has become the basic level requirement of all teachers. That just depends on where you teach. Either way, worry about that one when the time comes - the world of distance education changes considerably in four years.

You could always look for a program that is campus based but also teaches online. The best of both worlds as your needs change and adapt.