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Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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Digital Media Degree Programs and Training

Find Multimedia schools that offer Digital Arts & Media degrees and training programs to help prepare you for future opportunities

Broadcast and print media have been the mainstays of how Americans get their news for decades. Before watching the venerable Walter Cronkite on TV, American's listened to the radio for updates on what was happening around them. These days, the younger generation is starting to get their news primarily via email. Many subscribe to online newspapers that are emailed to them for free. Each morning, they spend a few minutes reading the top headlines and then eventually read a few articles while taking breaks from work. There is no doubt that reading a newspaper instead of the news from a computer screen is more enjoyable, but people often opt for value and practicality over enjoyment. A free news update via email allows someone to get their news easily and cheaply.

Because digital media is starting to encroach upon the more traditional forms of media in popularity, more advertising dollars are also being spent online. Ad agencies are continuously seeking new ways to grab consumers' attentions from a computer screen.

If you want to work with digital media from a news or advertising perspective, you may want to consider enrolling in a digital media training program. There are a number of reputable programs offered at schools across the country or from distance learning colleges online. Digital media training programs are designed to expose students to the latest developments in digital media and help them find their digital media career niche.

If you want to earn a degree in digital media but work full time, you may want to consider studying online. Online courses are designed to help working professionals balance their jobs and their school work. Online digital media training is especially useful because digital media formats are conducive to distance learning.

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Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's private university. The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, Online Education Database (OEDb), and more. Grand Canyon University offers online and campus-based bachelors and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional. For more information visit www.gcu.edu"

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Grand Canyon University - Alabama

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Grand Canyon University - Illinois

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Grand Canyon University - Indiana

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Grand Canyon University - Kansas

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Grand Canyon University - Kentucky

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Grand Canyon University - New York

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Grand Canyon University - Oregon

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Grand Canyon University - Tennessee

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Grand Canyon University - Wisconsin

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Rasmussen College Online

Begin a new in-demand career with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. For more than 100 years, Rasmussen College has been preparing its students for careers that are in high demand. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree could be the answer you need to find a rewarding career in some of the fastest growing fields in the United States. Rasmussen College offers courses at multiple campuses located throughout the U.S. or completely online. Our campuses are located in five states throughout the Midwest and the Southeast. With a helpful Student Support Staff in place to help you every step of the way, Rasmussen College is ready to see you succeed. Every campus is equipped with computer labs, classrooms, a tutoring center, financial aid office, and a career services office. We offer all of the extra support that you need to be successful in your future college career. Rasmussen College offers career focused Bachelor and Associate degree programs that will teach you the skills necessary to find a new job or advance in your current career. Accreditation is an assurance of educational quality, and Rasmussen College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to be recognized as a Regionally Accredited institution of higher learning.

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Art and Design Programs

Art and design degrees can take many forms, including graphic design, multimedia and web design, advertising, art appreciation and education, and many others. If you think one of these design programs is right for you, you'll be taking the first step towards becoming an expert in your field.

The Art Institute Online

Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you can jump-start your career with an associate's or bachelor's degree from The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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ITT Technical Institutes

The ITT Technical Institutes offer technology-oriented programs at over 100 campuses in over 34 states. Online programs are also available.

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