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Higher Education

Members of the military community in Europe, whether active duty, family members or civilians, want higher education. They know that an associate, bachelor or postgraduate degree can mean promotions and better paying jobs, whether in or out of the service.

That is why the command here has established an elaborate program of university-level instruction. Five colleges and universities presently have contracts to provide this instruction: University of Maryland University College-Europe, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The University of Oklahoma, Central Texas College and the University of Phoenix.

In addition to the contracted schools there are several private universities that offer degree courses with English as the language of instruction. If you are in Germany (or would like to study there) private schools such as Touro College Berlin, Globe Business College Munich and Schiller International University in Heidelberg offer the opportunity to earn Bachelor and Master Degrees in a wide variety of subjects. Many of the schools are accredited in the U.S. and are certified to accept VA benefits. They are ideal for DoDDS students who may want to stay in Europe to continue their education as well as for those who want to stay in Europe after leaving the service.

You may earn your degree while you are overseas, even if deployed, or you may transfer credits to a stateside college or university. It's possible to attend classes evenings and weekends, to get college credit without study for things already known, or to take advantage of the exciting new "virtual classrooms" of the cyber age.

So the excuse of "no time" is rarely valid here. Nor is the "can't afford it" excuse. An array of financial assistance is also available to deserving students.

DISTANCE EDUCATION

The cyber age has made possible a vast improvement over the old fashioned, mail-order correspondence course. Video/audio, CD-ROM, computer-based instruction, e-mail, internet and even satellite techniques provide a whole new dimension.

The "virtual classroom," which simulates the traditional classroom in many ways, arrived in the last decade and is here to stay, with a possibly revolutionary impact on the whole education system. Its presence is strongly felt in Europe. People here who can benefit from it are not only ones located in remote areas, but also people who do a lot of traveling (your "classroom" is anywhere you can find a networked computer) and persons whose work or personal situation demands that they be at a certain location during the time that classes are usually offered.

Much of this new kind of education differs markedly from the pencil-and-paper correspondence courses of yesteryear. A large portion of the distance learning taken within the military today is either video-based or web-based. The web-based courses have an instructor and last for a semester just like the traditional courses. The widely-dispersed students are expected to check in several times a week, read what the instructor has to say, ask questions, do their homework, write term papers and take an examination at the end of the semester. Most final exams are online but some are taken at an education center under proctored conditions.

A big advantage of distance education is that the student isn't required to be at a certain place at a certain time. Communication between members of the class and the instructor is generally asynchronous, meaning "not at the same time." Classes aren't chat rooms. Things are left posted until the student or instructor accesses them.

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CREDIT FOR WHAT YOU KNOW

At the end of World War II, the Army realized that it had in fact interrupted the high school education of hundreds of thousands of young American men by drafting them to active duty. Likewise, the Army realized that a large majority of those soldier/veterans had acquired knowledge and skills because of their Army training and experience. Out of this realization came the original tests of General Education Development or the GED, tests originally owned by the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI).

Civilian educators rapidly realized the applicability of these GED tests to the general population and soon the civilian GED Institute was created to make these tests available to non-veterans as well. These tests were the forerunners of today's College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Likewise, the USAFI was the forerunner of today's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).

The servicemember doesn't always have to be examined on what he or she knows. The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended the number of credit hours that civilian schools may wish to award based on a servicvemember's military training and experience. All five colleges and universities presently under contract to EUCOM accept these recommendations.

DANTES also certifies distance education courses other than the ones offered by the contracting universities. There are thousands of such courses covering an incredible range of subject matter. And it is possible, in some cases, to get tuition assistance for taking these courses. But don't undertake one without first consulting an advisor at your nearest education center.

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TUITION ASSISTANCE

A wide variety of financial aid opportunities are offered to members of the military community in the form of scholarships, student loans, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Loans, Veterans' Educational Benefits, the G.I. Bill, and more.

DANTES also offers tuition assistance in some cases, and financial aid advisors are available to answer questions and guide students through the financial aid process. Such aid can be used concurrently with VA educational benefits, scholarships, military tuition assistance, and military spouse tuition assistance.

The Army has established a centralized tuition assistance management system, GoArmyEd, to make tuition assistance available to soldiers anywhere. It's a dynamic online portal that automates many of the paper-based processes soldiers historically conducted with their Army education counselor.

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ONLINE UNIVERSITY

The Electronic Army University (eArmyU) is an innovative e-learning program within the GoArmyEd portal. It provides soldiers worldwide access to more than one hundred degree plans at regionally-accredited colleges and universities. Through it they have the opportunity to earn a certificate or an associate, bachelor's or master's degree from a home college while taking courses from multiple colleges.

Once enrolled, soldiers receive up to 100% funding for tuition, course-related fees and books (up to the established semester hour cap and tuition ceiling). Army personnel interested in GoArmyEd or eArmyU should check with their Education Centers or the website at www.earmyu.com.

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WHAT YOU CAN STUDY IN EUROPE

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the world’s largest fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, meets the needs of students and industry through its educational, training, research, and consulting activities.

The University’s degree programs include:
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics degree program, which is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation related careers. For students with existing aviation related knowledge and skills, the program recognizes those skills through award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. Aviation experience is not a requirement for admission.

In the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, students learn how to apply specific management skills to their technical specialty. The degree offers a solid general education core, coupled with a solid block of management courses, topped off with a technical core in aviation/aerospace management courses. Also available are specializations in Logistics, Occupational Safety and Health, and Professional Valuations.

The Master of Aeronautical Science degree enables aviation/aerospace professionals to master the application of concepts, methods, and tools used in the development, manufacture, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft, as well as the public and business infrastructure that support them. Specializations are available in Aviation/Aerospace Management, Operations, Human Factors and Safety. Although aviation experience is useful, pilot qualifications are not required.

The Master of Science in Management degree is for students who need and desire a focused management degree, but are looking for degree with a more operational approach than the traditional MBA. The degree is a thirty-six (36) semester-hour degree comprised of a strong management core of twenty-four (24) semester-hours and the opportunity for several different areas of concentration or specialization. Specializations include: Air Transportation Management, Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Management, Aviation and Aerospace Security, Aviation Enterprises in the Global Environment, and Management of Integrated Logistics.

Access www.erau.edu/europe for more information. Visit an Embry-Riddle Center or Teaching Site near you, and get your education plans off the ground!

University of Maryland University College

University of Maryland University College Europe offers students more - more programs, services, affordability, and convenience. As the 12th largest degree-granting university in the U.S., UMUC serves 90,000 students worldwide. By combining world class services with traditional academic values, UMUC has established itself as an integral part of overseas military life.

Students may enroll in a full range of undergraduate and graduate on-site and online courses leading to certificates and associate’s, bachelor's, and master’s degrees at 70 sites in Europe and the Middle East.

In addition to the wide variety of available programs, UMUC offers students numerous support services, such as: academic advising, library resources, writing assistance, career services, on-site computer labs, and financial aid.

To lower education costs for students, active-duty servicemembers, family members, and civilians stationed overseas receive the military contract tuition rate and may qualify for Europe-based student scholarships, Federal Pell Grants, loans, veterans educational benefits, and military tuition assistance. UMUC financial aid advisors are available to answer questions and guide students through the financial aid process.

As a pioneer in distance education, UMUC is the largest public university providing online higher education in the U.S. The award-winning Distance Education program extends the university's reach across the globe. Students may participate in UMUC on-site courses or online courses that originate in Europe, Asia, or Adelphi, Maryland, using the military tuition rate.

In partnership with Bowie State University, UMUC Europe offers in-demand master's degree programs in counseling psychology, school counseling, management information systems, and public administration. UMUC Europe also offers graduate certificates and a master's degree in information technology. Designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency, UMUC is committed to excellence in academics and providing professionals with the skills needed to improve the protection of the national information infrastructure.

Whether students deploy, relocate, or go on temporary duty, they can continue their education without interruption. Moreover, to accelerate student progress towards a degree, UMUC Europe awards credit for military schools and training, and maintains strategic collaborations with key military programs -- such as the Air University ABC program, GoArmyEd, Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership, and Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) -- to allow students to earn a degree with ease.

Since 1949, active-duty servicemembers, reservists, veterans, civilians, and family members have achieved their academic and career goals through UMUC. To learn how to begin or continue with your educational goals log on to www.ed.umuc.edu.

University of Maryland University College-Europe/Bowie State University
Tel: (DSN) 314-370-6762, (civilian) +49-(0)6221-3780
E-mail: edstudent_svc@ed.umuc.edu or gradprog@ed.umuc.edu
Web: www.ed.umuc.edu

Globe Business College Munich

Undergraduate and graduate business programs at Globe Business College Munich.

Whether you are a veteran; on active duty seeking to continue your education in Europe after being discharged; or a high school student looking for a college to attend in Germany, GBCM has a program for you.

At GBCM, studying is an individual experience and you benefit from the fact that:

You can study in Munich or transfer to top universities at home and worldwide. Our Bachelor in Business Studies and Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies are exclusively in English and flexible. All credits taken at GBCM can be transferred to top international universities.

You graduate with a qualification that is internationally recognized. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited with state recognition from Ireland and England.

You can gain an education and valuable work experience in Europe, a bonus on your résumé. Our educational concept is one that combines academic excellence with a practical business orientation. Our strong network of industry partners ensures placements during studies and exciting career opportunities upon graduation.

You get to experience the diversity that characterizes Europe in the comfort of your native language. GBCM is truly international in terms of our students, faculty and program content. 90% of our management and faculty are native English speakers with the competencies and cultural acumen to develop and deliver business programs in English.

You get the attention to develop both personally and academically. With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1 at GBCM we offer an individual experience.

Campus facilities include: library, Internet access, printer/copier, seminar rooms, student recreational area, all in the heart of Munich.

Let your GI Bill benefits work for you. As an approved institution of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Globe Business College Munich has developed an educational offer that makes your educational benefits work for you.

Student support services include: industrial visits, regular guest lectures, career advice, industry placements, assistance with visas/accommodation, social events, sport associations, close relationship with lecturers/management and VA advice center.

For more information and testimonials go to www.globe-college.com

Globe Business College Munich
Maximiliansplatz 5, 80333 Munich
Tel: 00 49 89 59990841

Touro College Berlin

Touro College Berlin is a branch of Touro College in New York City, an institution of higher and professional education. In the United States, approximately 17,500 students are currently enrolled in its numerous undergraduate and graduate programs, and in its law and medical schools. In addition to its campuses in New York, California and Arizona, Touro College has campuses in Berlin, Paris, Moscow and Jerusalem.

Touro College Berlin is accredited in the U.S. and certified to accept VA education benefits.

On its campus in Berlin Touro College currently offers three programs: from its International School of Business an undergraduate program in business management and administration; on the graduate level from its Graduate School of Business an MBA; and, a unique master of arts degree in holocaust communication and tolerance. The three programs are accredited in the United States by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle

States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students enrolling in Touro College Berlin’s undergraduate program are part of an American college with an exciting international student body, which at present includes students from 19 nations. The language of instruction is English.

One of Touro College Berlin’s special features is its highly personalized instruction in small groups (on average 10 to 15 students per course). They have an opportunity to share their thoughts and be actively engaged in class discussions, receiving a personalized quality education that makes learning easier and more stimulating.

Touro College Berlin prides itself on fostering close interaction and support among students, faculty, and administrative staff. While the academic programs are demanding, there is still time for social activities sponsored by the Student Government. Elected annually, the Student Government represents student concerns to the administration, and sponsors a variety of programs and activities.

Touro College Berlin offers great opportunities for graduate students seeking a superior academic institution with an international network of business and governmental leaders all over the globe. The MBA program, which begins in the fall 2011, is “practitioner oriented”. Graduate faculty will be required to have extensive experience in business. Course content will be delivered in a variety of formats: traditional classroom, on-line and hybrid (classroom and on-line).

Study in Berlin

Berlin is a city full of history, culture, architecture, fashion, and life. It is a city always changing, always experimenting, always new. Berlin offers an excellent study location for those seeking to explore a wide range of careers and experiences: it has many start-ups and established national and international companies. It is home to over 100 embassies numerous institutes and associations that sponsor lectures, conferences and seminars.

Touro College Berlin is situated in this fascinating city and flourishes from the progressive nature of life in Berlin. The campus of Touro College Berlin is located in the beautiful lake district, a short 20 minute ride from the center of the city. The facilities of the college are housed in a Bauhaus Villa over looking the Havel River. The grounds offer a chance to escape the bustle of the city and study in a peaceful, natural setting. This offers the perfect contrast to the vibrancies of the city and also allows students to experience all the beauty that Berlin has to offer.

That’s really what makes studying in Berlin so special. Touro College Berlin students live in one of the most exciting, forward thinking cities in Europe and the world, while at the same time study in an environment that promotes balance and wellbeing. For more information go to www.touroberlin.de.

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