Noun

universities

  1. Plural form of university.

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Sat Sep 4 18:04:04 2010

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is a corporation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education. The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, roughly meaning "community of teachers and scholars."

History

Definition

Representation of a university class in the 1350s

The original Latin word "universitas" was used at the time of emergence of urban town life and medieval guilds, to describe specialized "associations of students and teachers with collective legal rights usually guaranteed by charters issued by princes, prelates, or the towns in which they were located." The original Latin word referred to degree-granting institutions of learning in Western Europe, where this form of legal organization was prevalent, and from where the institution spread around the world. For non-related educational institutions of antiquity which did not stand in the tradition of the university and to which the term is only loosely and retrospectively applied, see ancient centers of higher learning.

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Fri Sep 3 17:54:18 2010

How do potential employers look upon online universities?
Q. I'm currently a senior at a university in Minnesota. I'm currently getting a degree in Human Resource Management. I'm thinking about getting a master's in Human Resource Management, but I would have to do it online. I've looked at different universities and can't find anywhere that does that degree online. I'm not sure about online universities like the University of Phoenix, Devry, and others. How do employers look upon what type of school you went to?
Asked by goshimwaycool - Sun Oct 12 21:38:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Clemson ( does HR development online. Webster does both HRM and HRD online. ( also look at the following that do some form of HR grad study online: Central Michigan Colorado State East Carolina Ellis College (NYIT) Indiana State Kansas State Penn State ( U Ct. U OK. UTexas Boston U ( SUNY - Buffalo Florida State Middle Tennessee Northeastern (Boston) Rochester Inst. Tech. Stony Brook U Wisconsin (Stout and Whitewater) What matters is not whether it's online or classroom but the reputation of the college awarding the degree. Those "as seen on TV" schools don't have the same reputation as the traditionalists - even when teaching online. And, very often, the traditional colleges are much less expensive. Everyone and his brother is… [cont.]
Answered by CoachT - Sun Oct 12 22:09:28 2008

What chinese universities have PhD programs where master is not required?
Q. I want to know wich universities in China, don't require Master's degree for entering PhD. And, particularly, those that can be imparted in English, or that can offer 1 year of chinese before.
Asked by Adan - Sun Sep 13 22:43:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. None.
Answered by Liuzhou Laowai - Sun Sep 13 22:56:31 2009

Is an online degree accepted in other universities ?
Q. I am a student who is in India. I was too late to apply for a university and now I want to start a Degree in an online university. I just want to know wether those drees are accepted in other universities because i am planning to do a Msc also.
Asked by Tharindri m - Wed Dec 23 09:55:17 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions. My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too often people enroll in the first school they find rather than taking the time to find the best school for them. Taking that time now could save you a lot of time, money and frustration if you choose the wrong school. This site has some good info on regionally accredited online degrees and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search: I think you can enter your info on there for any colleges you are… [cont.]
Answered by Tom J - Wed Dec 23 11:16:30 2009

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