Third Quarter 2004
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Tax accounting helps you file your return
A new online course in personal tax accounting is now available from Vincennes
University. ACCT 255: Income Tax Accounting focuses on income, exclusions from
income, deductions, and credits for individuals filing their own return. It is
offered both on a semester basis (spring 2005) and through open enrollment. A
prerequisite of ACCT 201 is required.
LPN to BSN program offers flexible pathway to
nursing degree
Indiana State University is now offering an online LPN to BSN Program.
This three-year program consists of three phases: Phase I: General Education;
Phase II: Nursing Prerequisites; and Phase III: Baccalaureate Nursing
Courses. All courses in the program—even clinical projects—can be completed
in the student's local community via study guides and the Internet. On-campus
visits are not required.
New cohort-based certificate in communications
Indiana Wesleyan University is now offering a new, cohort-based Certificate in
Communications. Upon completion of the program, students will have developed
proficiency in both written and oral communication. The certificate demonstrates
the student's desire and determination to excel, and can serve as professional
development in any career field. Registration for this 15-credit program ends
November 8 for winter 2004 (classes begin November 18) and February 7 for spring
2005 (classes begin February 17).
New 15-credit certificate in religious
studies
The Indiana Wesleyan University Certificate in Religious Studies provides a comprehensive
overview of the Bible, its major themes, and the archaeological evidence supporting
biblical truth. The certificate demonstrates the student's desire and determination
to excel, and can serve as professional development toward a career or volunteer
work in church and para-church ministries. Registration for this 15-credit program
ends November 8 for winter 2004 (classes begin November 18) and February 7 for
spring 2005 (classes begin February 17).
Alcohol/drug education emphasized in new
criminal justice certificate
Providing a comprehensive overview of criminology, criminal justice, and the
psychology of personality, the Indiana Wesleyan University Certificate in Criminal
Justice provides specific emphasis in alcohol and drug education and corrections
that can be of great benefit to people in social services, security management,
many types of compassion ministry, and other professions and services. The certificate
demonstrates the student's desire and determination to excel, and can provide
a valuable competitive advantage in any career or profession. Registration for
this cohort-based, 15-credit program ends November 8 for winter 2004 (classes
begin November 18) and February 7 for spring 2005 (classes begin February 17).
Certificate in human services focuses
on marriage/family issues
A comprehensive overview of sociology, cultural anthropology, and the psychology
of personality is emphasized in the new, 15-credit, cohort-based Certificate
in Human Services from Indiana Wesleyan University. The program focuses on current
social problems and issues in marriage and the family that can be of great benefit
to people in business, ministry, health care, community and social services.
The certificate demonstrates the student's desire and determination to excel,
and can provide a valuable competitive advantage in any career or profession.
Registration ends November 8 for winter 2004 (classes begin November 18) and
February 7 for spring 2005 (classes begin February 17).
Ivy Tech system-wide degree in early childhood
education
The AAS in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech Sellersburg focuses on early
childhood growth and development, including adult-child relationships. Emphasis
is placed on the development of skills and techniques for providing appropriate
environments and care for young children. Instruction is provided in the physical,
emotional, social and cognitive areas of early childhood. The program is appropriate
for candidates seeking the Child development Associate (CDA) credential. The
program is offered through the Ivy Tech system-wide delivery, which means students
will take classes from a variety of campuses to meet the degree requirements.
A Technical Certificate is also available.
Computer as management tool is focus of new
CIS program
Ivy Tech Sellersburg is offering a new program in Computer Information Systems.
The program is user-oriented with an emphasis on microcomputer applications
within a business environment. The Associate of Applied Science Degree will
be awarded upon successful completion of 60 credit hours; a Technical Certificate
requiring 30 credits is also available. The program also provides resources
for those individuals who wish to pursue selected courses only, in conjunction
with another program of study or for the purpose of job upgrading.
Specialties
include:
Roudebush VA Medical Center joins ICN
The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis has become ICN's
first Workplace Learning Center. Staff at the Indianapolis medical center
now have access to the same support services offered by community and
campus-based ICN Learning Centers—personal assistance, local access to
equipment, and additional educational opportunities offered through
the hospital's Training Department. Welcome aboard!
Answers and asistance are always available
from ICN
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your classes through your Home Institution—ask questions! Never hesitate to
get clarification, even if you have to ask for it twice. Direct your questions
to the Indiana College Network by emailing info@icn.org,
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