Distance learning is the fastest growing educational method for adults looking for a convenient and affordable way to train for new careers, qualify for promotions, and earn more money. With 16 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster College is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution. Choose from over 20 distance learning programs. Penn Foster College offers accredited distance education Associate Degree programs designed to give you the skills you need for a new career in the fast-growing fields of business, healthcare, technology, criminal justice, and education.

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C which is listed with the U.S. Department of Education. All Penn Foster College programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personal for tuition reimbursement.

Study guides and lessons will be shipped to your door. You'll learn independently, but not alone - with unparalleled student services we provide unlimited online and toll free telephone instructional support. To enroll or obtain more information call 1-888-427-2500 right now!

Flexible Study Method. You can study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style.
Study At Home Programs. You choose the best time and place to complete your coursework.
Network of Instructor Support. While you work independently, you are not alone. Expert instructors and support staff are just a phone call or e-mail away.
All Inclusive Tuition and Fees. Your tuition and fees includes all materials you need including textbooks, supplemental materials, study guides, online library access, exams, and learning aids.
Affordable Tuition. Our tuition is among the lowest of all career colleges. With our large student body we are able to cost-effectively deliver course materials and efficiently provide first-rate student services. These savings are passed along to our students through our low tuition.
Interest-Free, Monthly Tuition Payment Plans. We offer customized monthly payment plans at 0% interest to best meet your individual circumstance.

Associate Degree Programs

Accounting
Associate in Business Degree
Earn your Degree in Accounting. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as an Accounting professional. With Penn Foster distance learning, you can earn your Degree in Accounting quickly and conveniently.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Financial, Managerial and Cost Accounting
Mathematics for Business and Finance
Principles of Management
Financial Management

Earn an average salary of $47,000 per year, but with experience you can earn as much as $83,000 per year. Work in a career that is expected to grow 20% by 2012.
Work for financial institutions or government agencies!

Business Management
Associate in Business Degree
EThere are certain skills you need to begin a career in Business Management. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Business Management quickly and conveniently.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Mathematics for Business and Finance
Business Communications
Principles of Management
Business Law

And you'll earn your Associate Degree in Business Management at home — no classroom needed!

Civil Engineering Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Earn your Associate in Technology (AST) Degree in Civil Engineering Technology at home. There's no need to attend class and no previous experience is required - just your high school diploma or GED. In as little as two years, you could have an exciting career in a fast-growing field.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Technology Orientation and Technical Mathematics
Engineering Mechanics and Land Surveying
Engineering Materials and Technical Writing
Highway Construction and Design

Criminal Justice
Associate in Business Degree
There are certain skills you need to begin a career in the field of Criminal Justice. The Penn Foster College Criminal Justice Associate Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

You'll learn about:

The workings of the courts and criminal justice system
Police management and law enforcement
Police studies and psychology
Security and crime prevention
The juvenile justice system
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! This Penn Foster College distance learning program is like having your own personal school of Criminal Justice!

Computer Information Systems
Associate Degree
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a computer science professional. With Penn Foster College's distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems quickly and conveniently.

Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more:

PC Applications and Web Development

Network Protocols and Internetworking

Database Technology, Systems Analysis and Design

Java Programming and Visual Basic .NET

Earn your Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems with Penn Foster College, at home - no classroom needed!

Start a moneymaking career in the growing field of Computer Science. Why earn your Associate Degree through distance learning?

Average income is $60,000 a year. With more experience you can earn much more.
Job openings are expected to increase 34% by 2014.
You can specialize in Computer Programming, System Design, or System Analysis.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2014. Earning your distance learning Computer Information Systems Degree means more opportunity for you!

Early Childhood Education
Associate in Business Degree
Get your Degree in a truly rewarding and exciting field. Learn the latest trends in educational methods, Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
English Composition and Computer Literacy
Language and Literacy Development in Young Children
Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

Electronics Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Earn your Associate in Technology (AST) Degree in Electronics Technology with Education Direct at-home education. You could be part of the scientific team responsible for new ideas, new techniques, and new products. Skilled Electronics Technicians work on the cutting-edge of today's technology - and you can be a part of this exciting field faster than you ever dreamed possible!

Electrical Engineering Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Take advantage of a growing demand for Electrical Engineering Technicians! Earn your Associate in Technology (AST) Degree at home and learn how to help take projects from the drawing board to the production line. You could aid in the design, development, and testing of electrical motors, machinery controls, and wiring in automobiles and aircraft.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Fundamentals of Electronics
Electrical/Electronic Measurement and Instruments
Circuits and Components Testing
Applications of Industrial Electronics

Finance
Associate in Business Degree
Earn your Associate in Business (ASB) Degree in as little as two years. Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Financial Management
Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Law

Graphic Design
Associate in Business Degree
Learn the latest skills businesses and advertising agencies look for. Even start your own design firm! Put your creativity to work for you as a Graphic Designer. With the our AST Degree in Graphic Design, you can learn the Graphic Design skills you need quickly and conveniently. You’ll learn about:

Graphic Design Theory and Practice
Format and Design
Electronic Publishing
Corporate Design
Streaming Technology, Multimedia Development, and Animation
Portfolio Development

Health Information Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Earn your ASB Degree at home, online, and in your spare time. Start a career in one of the fastest growing occupations in the job market. You’ll learn about:

Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
Law and ethics in medicine
Medical coding
And much more

Hospitality Management Degree
Associate in Business Degree
Get the career you really want - one filled with new challenges, new opportunities, great money and real satisfaction. Earn your Associate in Business (ASB) Degree in Hospitality Management at home and start a new life running a hotel or restaurant! You'll study:

Introduction to the Hospitality Business and Basics of the Catering Business
Principles of Management and Hospitality Engineering Systems
Beverage Operations and Hospitality Purchasing and Storage
Hospitality Marketing and Advertising, and Hospitality Law and Insurance
Career Services Included!

Graduates of the Penn Foster Hospitality Management program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which include access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter. We'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.

Human Resources Management
Associate in Business Degree
Human Resources professionals are needed by every business from large corporations to small operations. Be ready to enter this profession in as little as two years. You’ll learn about:

Employee benefits
Compensation management
Labor relations
Interpersonal communications
Business and technical writing

Industrial Engineering Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Prepare for a moneymaking new career working in business and industry. Get your AST Degree in as little as two years.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Manufacturing Processes and Engineering Materials
Physical Science and Technical Mathematics
Quality Control Systems and Technical Writing
Operational Analysis and Industrial Safety

Marketing
Associate in Business Degree
Learn all about marketing a product development, pricing, promotions, sales, packaging, warehousing and more. Earn your Associate in Business (ASB) Degree in as little as two years.

Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more:

Principles of Management and Mathematics for Business and Finance
Principles of Marketing and Financial Accounting
Advertising Principles and Business Statistics
Marketing Research and Business Law

Medical Assistant
Associate in Business Degree
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Medical Assistant. The Penn Foster College Medical Assistant Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

You'll learn about:

Law and Ethics in Medicine
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Coding
Confidentiality of Health Information
Clinical Procedures Theory

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate in Business Degree
Work with mechanical engineers, designing the technology of tomorrow! You can make this career dream come true with your Associate in Technology (AST) Degree from the Center for Degree Studies. You could work in any one of a number of specialty industries!

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Technology Orientation and Technical Mathematics
Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Design
Fluid Mechanics and Technical Writing
Drafting

Paralegal Studies
Associate in Business Degree
Work with lawyers, judges, clients, and more in a fast-paced and profitable career! Learn advanced Paralegal skills in as little as two years.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Legal Terminology and Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Communications and Ethics
Legal Writing and Research
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates

PC Maintenance Technology
Associate in Technology Degree.
There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a PC Maintenance Technician.The Penn Foster College PC Maintenance Technology Associate Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

Develop these skills and more:

Installing, troubleshooting, and operating software and hardware
Performing maintenance tasks on computers and networks
Working with notebooks, laptops, and PDAs
Working with Internet applications and Internet security
Learning programming in CGI/Perl and Java™ and advanced database technology

Veterinary Technician
Associate in Technology Degree.
Now you can learn the skills you need to succeed as a Veterinary Assistant, at home in your spare time - and you need no previous experience. From the basics of animal behavior to emergency care. Subject matter includes a blend of technical and administrative topics ranging from anatomy and physiology to medical records and client relations. A partial listing of other topics includes animal behavior, medical nursing, laboratory procedures, and livestock practice Learn the animal nursing, surgery, and breeding knowledge you need to start a career at animal hospitals, veterinarians’ offices, or clinics.

Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Mathematics
Veterinary Office Management
Animal Nutrition, Reproduction, Genetics, and Aging