The semester is almost over and I can't believe how fast it went by. One of my classes is almost over, and one just ended last week. They were both upper-level Behavioral Science classes that had really neat projects and class discussions. I did very well in my Cognition and Learning class, and I hope I do just as well in my Art Therapy class.
Two research papers, two projects, hours of class time, and one night of class left, and I will be able to hold in my hands my Associates Degree in General Studies. Taking me one step closer to my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science. I can't believe that it's finally here after three long years. I'm so happy, I can't wait to admire my degree on the wall, that will make it worth it for sure :)
Now that I'm finally done for this semester it's already time to register for classes for Winter. There is never a dull moment in this college girls life, but that's all part of the fun!
Now that you have eaten the Thanksgiving turkey and all of those pies, you may be thinking about enjoying December and then making the regular New Year's Resolution to go on a diet. Well, how about something more lasting this year? A resolution that will really change your life?
How about enrolling in Adult Education classes at Granite State College. You have debated taking a class, finishing a degree or maybe getting an Adult Education Certificate. Now is the time. Granite State College has face-to-face and Online Classes in many areas. Maybe you are interested in an Adult Accelerated Degree Program, or Online Classes for Criminal Justice. Maybe you are interested in Childhood Education Classes or Behavioral Science Classes. Check out all the offerings at Granite State College and then make a New Year's Resolution to further your education. Classes at Granite State are offered in the evenings and people like you are coming from work to learn more and further their careers. The people are friendly and ready to learn. So, make a move and make a New Year's Resolution that you will enjoy keeping. You can register on line today. And, as for that diet, just watch that third piece of pie!
How about enrolling in Adult Education classes at Granite State College. You have debated taking a class, finishing a degree or maybe getting an Adult Education Certificate. Now is the time. Granite State College has face-to-face and Online Classes in many areas. Maybe you are interested in an Adult Accelerated Degree Program, or Online Classes for Criminal Justice. Maybe you are interested in Childhood Education Classes or Behavioral Science Classes. Check out all the offerings at Granite State College and then make a New Year's Resolution to further your education. Classes at Granite State are offered in the evenings and people like you are coming from work to learn more and further their careers. The people are friendly and ready to learn. So, make a move and make a New Year's Resolution that you will enjoy keeping. You can register on line today. And, as for that diet, just watch that third piece of pie!
I never want you to feel nervous or scared to start a fresh new life. That's the person I was until a friend brought me to Granite State College. Since I have begun my education by taking many behavioral science classes, I have become a whole new person. I am a go-getter now! I am happy and excited by things and I know I am headed to a great place. If you have any thoughts about starting your education, stop on by! We have so many things for you to take a look at, see what interests you. Maybe you are looking for online classes for criminal justice! Maybe you are looking for foster parent classes or an accelerated undergraduate courses! We have a wide range of things to offer you, and with convenient nights, weekend, and online courses, you can still work while you get your adult education diploma. Whatever you decide to do, I want you to know that I am here for you! You can stop by any time and we can talk about getting you a fresh start too! So come on by to the Manchester Campus and ask to speak with me, Danielle, and become the best that you can be!
P.S. Registration for our Winter term begins today!!
P.S. Registration for our Winter term begins today!!
Ok. There. I said it. Unemployed. But this isn't about the who, what, where, why, or how of this topic. A little over three years ago, I was let go from my job, though I have to admit, I was very ready to move on to something new. I am so happy that when I left that job, I made the decision to go back to college. At 47, I received an associates degree in Paralegal Studies. I had always wanted my degree. I knew I could do more and I really wanted to prove that to myself. I'm now continuing on for my bachelor's in Behavioral Science.
Initially, I was able to pay for college out of my own pocket, but as time went on and the job market became tougher and tougher, I applied for financial aid to help me with the costs of going to school. I have student loans now, but I won't need to start paying them until after I graduate. Other students are able to qualify and receive Pell Grants and other types of grants. These grants are for education and never need to be paid back.
What I am trying to say is that being unemployed is a tough spot to be in, but it doesn't mean that I can't continue my education. With Granite State College's flexible schedules of evening, weekend, and online classes, I can look for a job during the day and accept a job when one comes up, without affecting my continuing education or possible employment. Granite State College also has a Financial Aid office that has helped me with applying for financial aid and any questions that I've had along the way.
Going back to school was the best thing I ever did and being unemployed didn't need to interfere with my ambitions. Perhaps there's an opportunity for you as well. Speaking with someone in financial aid about more information to continue your studies at Granite State College may end up being one of the best decisions you've ever made. You won't know unless you try! I'm so glad I did.
Initially, I was able to pay for college out of my own pocket, but as time went on and the job market became tougher and tougher, I applied for financial aid to help me with the costs of going to school. I have student loans now, but I won't need to start paying them until after I graduate. Other students are able to qualify and receive Pell Grants and other types of grants. These grants are for education and never need to be paid back.
What I am trying to say is that being unemployed is a tough spot to be in, but it doesn't mean that I can't continue my education. With Granite State College's flexible schedules of evening, weekend, and online classes, I can look for a job during the day and accept a job when one comes up, without affecting my continuing education or possible employment. Granite State College also has a Financial Aid office that has helped me with applying for financial aid and any questions that I've had along the way.
Going back to school was the best thing I ever did and being unemployed didn't need to interfere with my ambitions. Perhaps there's an opportunity for you as well. Speaking with someone in financial aid about more information to continue your studies at Granite State College may end up being one of the best decisions you've ever made. You won't know unless you try! I'm so glad I did.
Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have begun my position as the new administrative assistant at Granite State College's Manchester NH college campus, working with our students who are taking Manchester NH classes to get their adult education diploma! I am so excited to be working with everyone! I want to help make our Manchester Campus the best it can be! So if you have any suggestions of classes you would like to take, like Behavioral Science classes or possibly any other career advancement programs, let me know! I would love to know your thoughts on how to make the Manchester Campus easier for YOU!
What are you thankful for? We hear that phrase a lot each November. And people respond with things like family, friends, health. Those are all such important parts of our life. But sometimes we are also thankful for the opportunities we are given in life.
I have to say that in addition to my family and friends, I am thankful for the opportunity I have to teach Early Childhood and teacher training education courses at Granite State College at the Rochester NH college campus. I have met so many wonderful people at Granite State. College I have met students who are excited about their work with young children. I have met people who have been in the field of childhood education for many years, but need a course or two to maintain their professional position. I have met people who have had a career in business but have always wanted to teach.
One man comes to mind. He was nearing retirement in the business world but had always wanted to teach. He was working his way through a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. He has since graduated from Granite State College. He called me recently to tell me that he was now almost through a Master's Degree in Education. Another woman was pursuing a degree in Behavioral Sciences. She wanted to work with special needs children. Now she is in a position where she can impact the lives of young special needs children. Yes, when I think about the opportunity I have had to play a role in the further education of so many people who are now teaching young children, I am very thankful.
I have to say that in addition to my family and friends, I am thankful for the opportunity I have to teach Early Childhood and teacher training education courses at Granite State College at the Rochester NH college campus. I have met so many wonderful people at Granite State. College I have met students who are excited about their work with young children. I have met people who have been in the field of childhood education for many years, but need a course or two to maintain their professional position. I have met people who have had a career in business but have always wanted to teach.
One man comes to mind. He was nearing retirement in the business world but had always wanted to teach. He was working his way through a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. He has since graduated from Granite State College. He called me recently to tell me that he was now almost through a Master's Degree in Education. Another woman was pursuing a degree in Behavioral Sciences. She wanted to work with special needs children. Now she is in a position where she can impact the lives of young special needs children. Yes, when I think about the opportunity I have had to play a role in the further education of so many people who are now teaching young children, I am very thankful.
Time is flying by and in another couple of weeks we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving day. Amazing, isn't it? The seasons seem to go so quickly and before you know it, another year has gone by. When I was in my 20's... well... let's be honest... I wanted money, a lot of it, and the sooner the better! But college seemed like it would take "forever" and I wasn't ready to put in the time. I wanted everything now. I worked hard, very hard, and I was able to accomplish and experience some terrific things... good pay, travel, my own house. But it took so many more years to get there and, at times, I had to prove myself to others more than my peers 
who did have college degrees. I don't regret it, but where would I have been if I had started off with a college degree. Who knows, but it certainly wouldn't have hurt, I know that.
Good news (terrific news, actually) is that it's never too late! I can't believe all of the amazing experiences I've had since leaving my job of 20+ years a few years back and going in a completely different direction in my career. I grabbed hold of all of the possibilities of college life and ran with it. Heck, I even played the college mascot at one of Nashua Community College's basketball games. Yup! That's me at 47! What a kick!
So, is it ever too late to go to college? I don't think so! Granite State College has many degrees to suit your interest or, perhaps, working with a Granite State College advisor, create your own! I chose Behavioral Science and I'm psyched about being able to complete my courses via GSC's online courses and by attending both the Manchester NH college campus and the Concord NH college campus. I can't wait to walk in June with my bachelor's in Behavioral Science. How cool!
who did have college degrees. I don't regret it, but where would I have been if I had started off with a college degree. Who knows, but it certainly wouldn't have hurt, I know that. Good news (terrific news, actually) is that it's never too late! I can't believe all of the amazing experiences I've had since leaving my job of 20+ years a few years back and going in a completely different direction in my career. I grabbed hold of all of the possibilities of college life and ran with it. Heck, I even played the college mascot at one of Nashua Community College's basketball games. Yup! That's me at 47! What a kick!
So, is it ever too late to go to college? I don't think so! Granite State College has many degrees to suit your interest or, perhaps, working with a Granite State College advisor, create your own! I chose Behavioral Science and I'm psyched about being able to complete my courses via GSC's online courses and by attending both the Manchester NH college campus and the Concord NH college campus. I can't wait to walk in June with my bachelor's in Behavioral Science. How cool!
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I thought I would write a bit about the degree that I'm pursuing. I'll be receiving my bachelor's in Behavioral Science in June of next year (2011). What got me interested in Behavioral Science was the community service work I had started while at Nashua Community College. Some of the community service was helping at the local soup kitchen or helping homeless vets with creating resumes and checking online jobs boards. I am a volunteer advocate for victims of violence and have also helped with Habitat for Humanity. I get such good feelings from volunteering in these groups, it's amazing.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to focus on psychology, sociology, and social work, but the Behavioral Science degree offered at Granite State College was perfect to sample a bit of each of those areas. What was interesting too was after taking a quick look at other local colleges, Granite State College appeared to be the only one that offered a Behavioral Science degree. So far I've taken Counseling, Human Development, and Victim Rights and Advocacy. Exactly the topics I'm interested in. Next semester I'll be taking Intro. to Behavioral Science Methods, Social Psychology, and The Human Brain. Cool courses! I can't wait. Which reminds me, don't forget to sign up for courses starting Nov. 22!
It's hard to believe that I'll have my bachelor's in Behavioral Science in less than a year. Granite State College is helping me obtain my dream of having a bachelor's degree and maybe even move on to another University System of New Hampshire University's to pursue my Master's. It is soooo exciting!
I thought I would write a bit about the degree that I'm pursuing. I'll be receiving my bachelor's in Behavioral Science in June of next year (2011). What got me interested in Behavioral Science was the community service work I had started while at Nashua Community College. Some of the community service was helping at the local soup kitchen or helping homeless vets with creating resumes and checking online jobs boards. I am a volunteer advocate for victims of violence and have also helped with Habitat for Humanity. I get such good feelings from volunteering in these groups, it's amazing.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to focus on psychology, sociology, and social work, but the Behavioral Science degree offered at Granite State College was perfect to sample a bit of each of those areas. What was interesting too was after taking a quick look at other local colleges, Granite State College appeared to be the only one that offered a Behavioral Science degree. So far I've taken Counseling, Human Development, and Victim Rights and Advocacy. Exactly the topics I'm interested in. Next semester I'll be taking Intro. to Behavioral Science Methods, Social Psychology, and The Human Brain. Cool courses! I can't wait. Which reminds me, don't forget to sign up for courses starting Nov. 22!
It's hard to believe that I'll have my bachelor's in Behavioral Science in less than a year. Granite State College is helping me obtain my dream of having a bachelor's degree and maybe even move on to another University System of New Hampshire University's to pursue my Master's. It is soooo exciting!
Life just happens.
This has not been one of my best terms. I don't say that because my classes are difficult, or because I've been under the weight of heavy coursework. I say that because life threw me a curve ball at the end of summer, a sudden change of direction that I am still processing. Over the past few months, I have found my sense of focus and motivation challenged by these unexpected circumstances, and it has been all I can do to keep myself still moving forward toward my goal of earning my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science.
This has not been one of my best terms. I don't say that because my classes are difficult, or because I've been under the weight of heavy coursework. I say that because life threw me a curve ball at the end of summer, a sudden change of direction that I am still processing. Over the past few months, I have found my sense of focus and motivation challenged by these unexpected circumstances, and it has been all I can do to keep myself still moving forward toward my goal of earning my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science.
Having said that, I can say that it goes to show the beauty of adult online classes. Had I been constrained to a more traditional approach to continuing education, I might not have made it this far through this term. The ability to adapt my schooling to my ever-changing daily life has been a critical part of my success so far. As adults with busy lives, careers, families, and a thousand other demands put upon us, finding the time and the self-discipline to add school into that mix is challenging.
But it can be done.
Another thing that I can attest to is that the professors at Granite State College are committed to helping you succeed. I've yet to encounter even one teacher who has not been willing to work with me when situations have emerged that I have had to tend to. Communication is important. Don't make excuses, but be real. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the people who rally to your side.
I have four weeks left to go to this term. To date, I've been running a 3.97 GPA, but this term may bring that number down a little bit. One thing I have learned, however, is that it is not so much about how well you run each step of the race, but that you persevere to the finish line. I have four more terms to go, and though I may have stumbled a little during this leg of the race, I am still on my way forward.
A few weeks ago I took a mid-term in my Behavioral Science class at the Conway NH college campus and we got our grades back two days ago. I got an 89 - wow, what a good feeling to know all my hard work is paying off. It's moments like those when I know I'm doing the right thing.
I have two research papers due next week, so I've been busting my butt proof reading and putting together my PowerPoint presentation. I have taken so many great classes on PowerPoint, I know I won't have any problem. I love it when I can use something I learned in one class for another class. Bridging that learning between more then one class really is a full circle feeling and it helps me to know I'm on the right track.
I know I made the right choice choosing Granite State College, I can't wait to see what the future holds :)
I have two research papers due next week, so I've been busting my butt proof reading and putting together my PowerPoint presentation. I have taken so many great classes on PowerPoint, I know I won't have any problem. I love it when I can use something I learned in one class for another class. Bridging that learning between more then one class really is a full circle feeling and it helps me to know I'm on the right track.
I know I made the right choice choosing Granite State College, I can't wait to see what the future holds :)
It seems hard to believe that another summer has gone by. At about the time I'm ready to enjoy it, fall starts making its way in.
I wanted you all to know about my first semester at Granite State College. The summer session was the first semester that I have been at GSC and it went by so fast. I took two online courses, Critical Thinking and Victim Rights and Advocacy. I'm pursuing my bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and chose the Victim Rights course as one of my electives, among a variety of behavioral science classes. I am also a volunteer advocate for victims of violence, so this was a class that I knew I could use as part of my volunteer work. What a great course!
I wasn't sure how the online course would work out, whether I would learn anything or if it would even keep me interested. I was very pleasantly surprised by how well the course went. We used Blackboard, an online learning "environment." There were links for the class discussion board, messages, quizzes, grades, syllabus, and module (usually weekly) descriptions of what was due and when. Every week, our instructor, Kathy Minaert, would post questions/topics on the discussion board for us to answer and we would have weekly quizzes. What was nice about doing the quizzes online was that once we finished a quiz, it was automatically graded, so we could see how we did.
The discussion board always had some interesting discussions going on. We were a diverse group from different backgrounds such as law enforcement, court workers, and education. What a great group to learn from! And Kathy helped out with any questions that we had either through the discussion board or through email.
My first semester at Granite State College went really well and any of the fears that I may have had regarding how engaged I would be were completely removed. It was a terrific introduction to how well online courses are done at GSC.
I started my fall semester in September and I'll share more of that in my upcoming posts!
Enjoy the fall!
I wanted you all to know about my first semester at Granite State College. The summer session was the first semester that I have been at GSC and it went by so fast. I took two online courses, Critical Thinking and Victim Rights and Advocacy. I'm pursuing my bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and chose the Victim Rights course as one of my electives, among a variety of behavioral science classes. I am also a volunteer advocate for victims of violence, so this was a class that I knew I could use as part of my volunteer work. What a great course!
I wasn't sure how the online course would work out, whether I would learn anything or if it would even keep me interested. I was very pleasantly surprised by how well the course went. We used Blackboard, an online learning "environment." There were links for the class discussion board, messages, quizzes, grades, syllabus, and module (usually weekly) descriptions of what was due and when. Every week, our instructor, Kathy Minaert, would post questions/topics on the discussion board for us to answer and we would have weekly quizzes. What was nice about doing the quizzes online was that once we finished a quiz, it was automatically graded, so we could see how we did.
The discussion board always had some interesting discussions going on. We were a diverse group from different backgrounds such as law enforcement, court workers, and education. What a great group to learn from! And Kathy helped out with any questions that we had either through the discussion board or through email.
My first semester at Granite State College went really well and any of the fears that I may have had regarding how engaged I would be were completely removed. It was a terrific introduction to how well online courses are done at GSC.
I started my fall semester in September and I'll share more of that in my upcoming posts!
Enjoy the fall!
I have been working part-time jobs since I began my college career. One of the biggest reasons I starting taking classes at Granite State College was because I wanted to work towards a career. Working and living pay check to pay check is something I wanted to avoid. I really feel that since I began classes at the Conway NH Campus, I have really enriched not only my education but also my work ethic.
Some courses I have taken have really taught me more about work then school, and have really helped me decide which path I want to take once I have my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science. I feel that knowing I have Granite State College on my resume, I really shine over some of the other applicants when I apply for a job. I never realized how much that impacts my chances. As much work as school is, it's totally worth it to be building my future, and working towards something I really want to do with my life.
I recently got offered a really good job, and I know one of the main reasons is because of my education. I feel that I can credit that to Granite State College and the knowledge I have acquired, while being a student there. I really feel like all my hard work is paying off, that's a really encouraging feeling when planning for the future. :)
Some courses I have taken have really taught me more about work then school, and have really helped me decide which path I want to take once I have my Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science. I feel that knowing I have Granite State College on my resume, I really shine over some of the other applicants when I apply for a job. I never realized how much that impacts my chances. As much work as school is, it's totally worth it to be building my future, and working towards something I really want to do with my life.
I recently got offered a really good job, and I know one of the main reasons is because of my education. I feel that I can credit that to Granite State College and the knowledge I have acquired, while being a student there. I really feel like all my hard work is paying off, that's a really encouraging feeling when planning for the future. :)
"Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know." ~ Daniel J. Boorstin
I recently began my new fall courses at Granite State College, two years after making the decision to return to college and taking those tentative first steps in seeking out adult financial aid. Now, with six terms of Behavioral Science classes behind me, I'm more than halfway through my journey toward earning my Bachelors Degree.
I applied to participate in the GSC student blogger program with two intentions in mind:
- To encourage those adults who are currently contemplating returning to, or even beginning, college. For years, I had given much thought to finishing what I had started all those years ago, but was held back by fear. When I finally took those steps at 40 years old, I was encouraged by a couple of blogs I'd discovered written by other non-traditional students. Had Granite State College offered this blogging program earlier, I may have decided to take those steps even sooner. Over the past several months, I've enjoyed reading the various blogs written by faculty and students, and consequently have felt more personally connected to the college, even though I live in a remote location.
- To share some of my experiences over the past couple of years with others who have found themselves in a similar life situation. When I first started, I wasn't entirely sure if I would prefer taking evening college classes, where I would have face-to-face interaction with my professor and classmates, or online classes for college, in a format that would afford me a much broader range of educational choices and greater flexibility with my already busy life schedule. I'll be writing more about those experiences in coming days.
Is there anything that you have been wondering about that I may be able to answer for you? Are you longing to pursue education and career advancement, but find yourself wrestling with self-doubt? Are you wondering if there is such a thing in this economy as an affordable Bachelors degree? Are you daunted by the prospect of applying for adult financial aid?
Or, have you also made the leap, and are currently trying to juggle family, career, and school? Are you challenged with the task of optimally managing your time? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by coursework and second-guess the wisdom of your decision to take on these extra responsibilities?
I've been there. Not only that, but I am still working my way through all the dynamics of this chapter in my life. You're not alone, and I'd love to hear from you!
So I just finished my second-to-last class; Victim's Right and Advocacy. For me, it was one of the more interesting online classes for criminal justice. Mostly due to the fact that with 25 years of experience, I have had plenty of training in the application of law enforcement theory, but not a lot of experience in the more human side of the endeavor. Also, the class was made up of a larger mix of students in the social and behavioral sciences and not just CJ students. It was nice to see other viewpoints expressed on topics I had dealt with for years but never really discussed intellectually.
This class got me thinking more about what kind of school Granite State College really is. What might have been considered a kin to a correspondence school 20 years ago, because the institution didn't have classrooms or a singular campus, it really is a first rate distance learning university. The students have ample opportunity to exchange ideas, access to excellent research tools and professors that care.
I think the most endearing components of our school are the motivations everyone expresses as to why they are here. Reasons like; Moms making a better life for themselves and their kids, mature adults who have raised families and now want a formal education for themselves, and adult learners who want to continue to contribute in their chosen fields by staying current and up to date, are all common themes with my fellow classmates. Sincerity, selflessness and concern for the greater good are all goals that are held by members of our institution. These are the types of beliefs that any college or university would be happy to have their student body hold sacred.
So along the way, on this journey of mine that has spanned 20 years, I have come to realize something. Granite State College IS a "Brick and Mortar" school of sorts. Not one with a campus, and a quad or a student union, but one of a different kind. One where each and every GSC student that lives a life each day, and studies each night, are the bricks. Those bricks are bound together not only by the collective experiences we share in the virtual classroom but by our goals to become better people, and to make the world around us a better place as well. Those ideals become the mortar, solidifying us into a real place, a place where accomplishing more than your believed you could becomes a reality.
As I enroll in my last class, I reflect on the work I've done, the people I've met, and the real sense of satisfaction I feel knowing that I accomplished much more than I believed I ever could. At Granite State College, I feel like not only did I GO to the school, but that I am an integral PART of what makes the school special. In the end, virtual or brick and mortar, that's what a great college experience should be all about anyway.
Thanks for reading, and I'll see you at graduation in June ;)
This class got me thinking more about what kind of school Granite State College really is. What might have been considered a kin to a correspondence school 20 years ago, because the institution didn't have classrooms or a singular campus, it really is a first rate distance learning university. The students have ample opportunity to exchange ideas, access to excellent research tools and professors that care.
I think the most endearing components of our school are the motivations everyone expresses as to why they are here. Reasons like; Moms making a better life for themselves and their kids, mature adults who have raised families and now want a formal education for themselves, and adult learners who want to continue to contribute in their chosen fields by staying current and up to date, are all common themes with my fellow classmates. Sincerity, selflessness and concern for the greater good are all goals that are held by members of our institution. These are the types of beliefs that any college or university would be happy to have their student body hold sacred.
So along the way, on this journey of mine that has spanned 20 years, I have come to realize something. Granite State College IS a "Brick and Mortar" school of sorts. Not one with a campus, and a quad or a student union, but one of a different kind. One where each and every GSC student that lives a life each day, and studies each night, are the bricks. Those bricks are bound together not only by the collective experiences we share in the virtual classroom but by our goals to become better people, and to make the world around us a better place as well. Those ideals become the mortar, solidifying us into a real place, a place where accomplishing more than your believed you could becomes a reality.
As I enroll in my last class, I reflect on the work I've done, the people I've met, and the real sense of satisfaction I feel knowing that I accomplished much more than I believed I ever could. At Granite State College, I feel like not only did I GO to the school, but that I am an integral PART of what makes the school special. In the end, virtual or brick and mortar, that's what a great college experience should be all about anyway.
Thanks for reading, and I'll see you at graduation in June ;)
Granite State College offers a Behavioral Science Degree which is a degree necessary to work in various capacities that deal with people. Some students graduate and go on to work with children in schools while others go into counseling, or human service related positions.
The coursework requirements for a Behavioral Science Degree involves in-depth research papers. EBSCO Host is provided through Granite State College for students to obtain the highest quality of peer-reviewed articles that can be used for any of their research purposes.
Research Papers are constructed from the "ground up" in Professor John Sparrow's course at Granite State College. He teaches students how to build knowledge on templates they have already acquired along the way.
The following is an example of an APA Style Research Paper section called the ABSTRACT from one of Granite State College's finest students:
The Architect: My Perception of 12 Angry Men
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The coursework requirements for a Behavioral Science Degree involves in-depth research papers. EBSCO Host is provided through Granite State College for students to obtain the highest quality of peer-reviewed articles that can be used for any of their research purposes.
Research Papers are constructed from the "ground up" in Professor John Sparrow's course at Granite State College. He teaches students how to build knowledge on templates they have already acquired along the way.
The following is an example of an APA Style Research Paper section called the ABSTRACT from one of Granite State College's finest students:
The Architect: My Perception of 12 Angry Men
Donna M. Downes
Granite State College
Abstract
After the judge advised the jury on the particulars of the law in regards to the case they just heard and reminding them of the concept “reasonable doubt”, the twelve men filed out of the courtroom and into the jury room. Each man brought with them personal “islands of meanings”(Zerubavel, 2007)…the perceptions formed by their individual experiences, socioeconomic status, culture, education, and beliefs. Each had developed their “own way of knowing” through their process of socialization. They are the products of their primary socialization processes having their perceptions formed and shaped by the influence of family values, beliefs and traditions and later by their secondary processes of socialization once exposed to a variety of new and/or different concepts held by their reference groups. In order to determine a verdict, they must be in total agreement. They must come to a consensus. Who better to build a consensus than an architect?
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The college years of students--younger or older-- in the age of technology abound with opportunities to succeed at Granite State College. Websites are available--every baby step of the way-- to guide students along but only if they choose to investigate them.
I have attached a link about Career Advice that may be helpful to students who are undecided about which course or academic direction they may want to take, whether they are attending classes in Rochester NH college, Concord NH college, Claremont NH college, or Manchester NH college campuses.
It is necessary to have a sense of what direction to take. Perhaps the use of a website like this one could help students decide whether they have a better aptitude for the Behavioral Sciences offered through Granite State College or maybe they are more inclined to pursue Early Childhood Education Classes there. Either way, the technology abounds to provide information when college Advisors are not available at the end of a telephone line. At least this website gives students someplace to start.
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Try-This-4-Year-Career-Checklist/article.aspx
Adult Education is all about independently acquiring information, skills, and success. Technology is available to also help students form questions they need to ask of their Advisors.
Why not click on this website, dip your toes in and get yourself organized for the the Fall Semester. Granite State College empowers students to ask questions and achieve answers.
I have attached a link about Career Advice that may be helpful to students who are undecided about which course or academic direction they may want to take, whether they are attending classes in Rochester NH college, Concord NH college, Claremont NH college, or Manchester NH college campuses.
It is necessary to have a sense of what direction to take. Perhaps the use of a website like this one could help students decide whether they have a better aptitude for the Behavioral Sciences offered through Granite State College or maybe they are more inclined to pursue Early Childhood Education Classes there. Either way, the technology abounds to provide information when college Advisors are not available at the end of a telephone line. At least this website gives students someplace to start.
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Getting-Started/Try-This-4-Year-Career-Checklist/article.aspx
Adult Education is all about independently acquiring information, skills, and success. Technology is available to also help students form questions they need to ask of their Advisors.
Why not click on this website, dip your toes in and get yourself organized for the the Fall Semester. Granite State College empowers students to ask questions and achieve answers.
Wow, summer sure did fly by! I can't believe that it's already almost time for fall semester to start. I don't know about you, but I had an eventful summer. I got married, moved into a new house, and went on a few really nice vacations.
Now that my summer off is almost over and fall is upon us it's time for me to start thinking about what classes I wanted to take for the fall semester at Granite State College. The Conway campus has some great classes to offer this fall, especially for my major: behavioral science.
Living in the White Mountains means that during the fall, my two jobs are very busy and it could be a challenge to also try to take classes. With the convenient evening college classes at the Conway NH college campus, I can make a schedule that really works for me. I also have a great advisor, who can help me figure out which courses will work best with my busy schedule. That's one of my favorite things about GSC: there is always someone there to help you throughout your education journey.
I'm going to take Art therapy, and Cognition and Learning this upcoming semester. Both are Psychology classes, and both seem really interesting. I'm not a great artist, but I love the challenge of taking a class that will teach me more about something I'm not the best at. I feel that's an important part of the college experience; to try to be challenged as often as possible. I think Cognition and Learning will help me build a better foundation to achieve my career in behavioral science. I can't wait to meet my new professors and new classmates. With one more month to go, I need to order my books and supplies. I love that you can order them directly from the Granite State College Website, it makes it so easy to be prepared for the first night of class.
I hope to see you on the Conway NH college campus in a few weeks :)
Now that my summer off is almost over and fall is upon us it's time for me to start thinking about what classes I wanted to take for the fall semester at Granite State College. The Conway campus has some great classes to offer this fall, especially for my major: behavioral science.
Living in the White Mountains means that during the fall, my two jobs are very busy and it could be a challenge to also try to take classes. With the convenient evening college classes at the Conway NH college campus, I can make a schedule that really works for me. I also have a great advisor, who can help me figure out which courses will work best with my busy schedule. That's one of my favorite things about GSC: there is always someone there to help you throughout your education journey.
I'm going to take Art therapy, and Cognition and Learning this upcoming semester. Both are Psychology classes, and both seem really interesting. I'm not a great artist, but I love the challenge of taking a class that will teach me more about something I'm not the best at. I feel that's an important part of the college experience; to try to be challenged as often as possible. I think Cognition and Learning will help me build a better foundation to achieve my career in behavioral science. I can't wait to meet my new professors and new classmates. With one more month to go, I need to order my books and supplies. I love that you can order them directly from the Granite State College Website, it makes it so easy to be prepared for the first night of class.
I hope to see you on the Conway NH college campus in a few weeks :)
Recent events in my life, including the birth of my second child, remind me that there is a certain danger in being comfortable.
Please know that by comfortable, I am referring to a sense of complacency when the basic necessities have been met. By no means am I referring to comfort in the furniture sense of the word. If that were the case, this would be more about Monty Python's Spanish Inquisition sketches - "bring out... the comfy chair!"
Comfort here is referring to the complacency in the progress of personal or human endeavors. Even though I knew from an early age that I wanted to have children, I was still terrified of my first child until she was about eight weeks old. I thought I was going to injure her if I held or burped her improperly, and the slightest cry from her room at night would send my adrenaline into overdrive. And yet, after all that, here I am some four years later, and she's best kid ever (but everyone thinks that about their kid).
The birth of my son was a similar situation. We knew we wanted to have more than one child, but having an infant at home throws me right back into that constantly on-alert and sleep-deprived state.
Mind you, I am not complaining. It's tempting to, at times, but the idea here is that doing the right thing is scary and uncomfortable more often than not, and the ease and comfort of keeping things the way they are can become a road to perdition.
Although changing my son's diaper is millions of miles from advising students at Granite State College, in the figurative sense, it made me think that many of my students probably struggle with the temptation to just keep on keeping on. At first, it's difficult to figure out why my students voluntarily make their lives more hectic by taking on adult college courses alongside all of their other responsibilities: job #1, maybe job #2, senior parents to take care of, kids, soccer practice schedules, and everything else.
But in the end, it's because it's better to push and challenge yourself and take more behavioral science classes rather that sitting there watching Gilligan's Island reruns or playing Bejeweled for the eleventy-billionth time.
Following the ethos of voluntarily moving out of the comfort zone is seldom fun, but I have learned that it demonstrates character and willingness to keep moving forward that pays off in most walks of life, including professional development, family life, and personal betterment.
Having my first child at age 22, I learned really quickly that there is no manual for child rearing. No matter how great my intentions were, no matter how many books I read, nothing prepared me for the lifelong teaching I was going to be doing when my little man arrived.
A friend of mine helped me get my life back on track. She helped me set up goals, and one of them was to go back to school and get my degree. She even drove me to Granite State College so that I could get the ball rolling on my journey through on-line classes for college. I think the fact that I decided to go with behavioral science classes has helped me gain the knowledge to better my son's life.
People are correct when they tell you that their is no manual on how to raise kids. But, what I am learning through all of my courses is helping me piece together great concepts in how to raise my son he becomes a well-rounded individual. As an adolescent once myself, I know you cannot force your children into getting good grades and volunteering to help the community. I have, however, learned in my adolescent psychology course that there are ways to raise a child to want to do those things, to strive to be a upstanding student and citizen. There are ways you can protect your children from the temptations of sex and drugs without being by your child's side all the time.
The knowledge I am gaining from my classes is not only helping me earn my degree, but also helping me in specific areas of my life. You can sit and talk to me until you are blue in the face about how you raised your child and how it worked for you. Every person and every child is different. I think that studying this information has helped me better appreciate the knowledge that I have gained and helped me understand how I can put these concepts into practice and help my son to be a strong, intelligent, proud and independent individual.
A friend of mine helped me get my life back on track. She helped me set up goals, and one of them was to go back to school and get my degree. She even drove me to Granite State College so that I could get the ball rolling on my journey through on-line classes for college. I think the fact that I decided to go with behavioral science classes has helped me gain the knowledge to better my son's life.
People are correct when they tell you that their is no manual on how to raise kids. But, what I am learning through all of my courses is helping me piece together great concepts in how to raise my son he becomes a well-rounded individual. As an adolescent once myself, I know you cannot force your children into getting good grades and volunteering to help the community. I have, however, learned in my adolescent psychology course that there are ways to raise a child to want to do those things, to strive to be a upstanding student and citizen. There are ways you can protect your children from the temptations of sex and drugs without being by your child's side all the time.
The knowledge I am gaining from my classes is not only helping me earn my degree, but also helping me in specific areas of my life. You can sit and talk to me until you are blue in the face about how you raised your child and how it worked for you. Every person and every child is different. I think that studying this information has helped me better appreciate the knowledge that I have gained and helped me understand how I can put these concepts into practice and help my son to be a strong, intelligent, proud and independent individual.
Hi everyone.
A few weeks ago I started getting ready for a job interview that I thought I had a pretty good chance of getting. Through the week though, I started to get nervous and a bit fearful ("what if I don't have the right qualifications?" "what if I don't get the job?") and I started to study... going through all of my notes from my previous jobs, looking up other information that I wanted to become more familiar with, and contacting people that I used to work with to ask for references. Well, at one point I had become so nervous about the interview, I half thought that I might cancel it! Funny what the mind can do.
Before I started attending college, there were a number of times through the years that I talked myself out of going back to college because of unrealistic fears... "it will take too much time" or "do I have what it takes?" Well, I can tell you that at 45 years old I started seriously pursuing a degree and it was the best thing I ever did! I attended Nashua Community College (NCC) and began experiencing what it was like to become a student. Now that I am at Granite State College pursuing my Bachelor's in Behavioral Science, I can continue using the different educational formats that I found at NCC. I can take courses at any number of sites (though I'm closest to Manchester, NH classes) and online. This is my first semester here (online), but so far the instructors have been great with providing help when requested and keeping the online discussions interesting. The online classes at Granite State College are a great way to have flexibility in my schedule.
Btw, my interview went fantastic and they may have a position opening locally in the near future. If I had given into my fears, I would not have had such a great interview nor would I have found myself traveling down this path of higher learning, a decision I am so happy that I made.
Until next time!
Mary
A few weeks ago I started getting ready for a job interview that I thought I had a pretty good chance of getting. Through the week though, I started to get nervous and a bit fearful ("what if I don't have the right qualifications?" "what if I don't get the job?") and I started to study... going through all of my notes from my previous jobs, looking up other information that I wanted to become more familiar with, and contacting people that I used to work with to ask for references. Well, at one point I had become so nervous about the interview, I half thought that I might cancel it! Funny what the mind can do.
Before I started attending college, there were a number of times through the years that I talked myself out of going back to college because of unrealistic fears... "it will take too much time" or "do I have what it takes?" Well, I can tell you that at 45 years old I started seriously pursuing a degree and it was the best thing I ever did! I attended Nashua Community College (NCC) and began experiencing what it was like to become a student. Now that I am at Granite State College pursuing my Bachelor's in Behavioral Science, I can continue using the different educational formats that I found at NCC. I can take courses at any number of sites (though I'm closest to Manchester, NH classes) and online. This is my first semester here (online), but so far the instructors have been great with providing help when requested and keeping the online discussions interesting. The online classes at Granite State College are a great way to have flexibility in my schedule.
Btw, my interview went fantastic and they may have a position opening locally in the near future. If I had given into my fears, I would not have had such a great interview nor would I have found myself traveling down this path of higher learning, a decision I am so happy that I made.
Until next time!
Mary
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