College Invasion Today

When you were younger, you were probably told you should become a doctor or lawyer when you grow up. But there’s more to your future than just those two options. You can still try other courses and still get a reputable job after graduating. What’s even better is that many new professions are even available for online study.

If you’re planning to go to college and still don’t know which course to take, or if you don’t have enough time or money to study full-time, then you’re in luck. Here’s a list of 10 highly recommended online education offers:

1. Animal Behavior College

On this site you can request for free information on how to become a Certified Dog Trainer. Job opportunities include being a teacher/trainer at Petco, or even setting up your own business (which is taught at stage 9 of the 11-stage curriculum).

2. ITT Technical Institute

With over 90 locations in the US, they have courses that lead to hundreds and hundreds of job opportunities related to information technology. Aside from the usual computer-related jobs, an ITT Technical Institute graduate can even end up with a job in information systems security, business administration, and even criminal justice!

3. GI Bill Military Scholarships

Want to learn and be able to serve your country as well? Then free military scholarship is probably for you. A scholarship worth $10,000 is given out regularly to those who are deserving. Best of all, you don’t have to be affiliated with the military to be able to qualify!

4. Massage School

Learn the art of massaging as a legitimate course, even while juggling another job! Don’t underestimate this industry, as it is one of the fastest booming industries nowadays. With over a hundred million massages given to Americans last year, studying to be a masseuse is very much worth it.

5. Video Game Schools

Have you ever wanted to create a video game but didn’t know how? If you have been fascinated with all the different game consoles and wished that one day your idea would be a real game, then video game schools are for you. Learn how to program games, get a license, and earn big bucks!

6. Crime Scene Technician

Take up a criminal justice degree and learn about careers in law enforcement, private security or corrections, etc. A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can offer you academic study with a solid foundation in criminal justice knowledge.

7. Art Design

Being an “artsy” person can get you places. If you want to learn about fashion design, culinary arts, interior design, media arts and animation, photography, video production and other similar courses, then The Art Institute is probably for you.

8. Forensic Criminal Justice Degree

Surely, some of you are fascinated with crime-solving and watch Court TV on a regular basis. What if you could someday be on those shows solving crimes yourselves? It’s a possibility, and you can even get that degree online!

9. Psychology Schools Online

If how the human brain works intrigue you, then a psych degree is your best choice. Learning about what makes us tick is something that people often wonder about. An online psychology course is very reputable, and can get you jobs not only as a psychologist. In fact, you can be a scientist, health advocate, business assistant, problem solver—and in the process, you can get to understand your own psyche.

10. Automotive Technical Training

If cars are your passion, then a career with the Universal Technical Institute is for you. Free information can be given to those who are interested in being an automotive, diesel, collision, motorcycle, or marine technician. You can even apply for Manufacture Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) after, which can take you to a whole new level of automotive knowledge.

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