Penn Foster CAreer School - Online
Welcome to Penn Foster, one of the oldest and most popular distance learning institutions in the world. Penn Foster provides graphic arts programs that are designed to meet your needs as an adult learner. The classes offered lead students to specialized associate degrees and career specific diplomas.
The school provides its students with the breadth of knowledge that they will need to go out in the marketplace with the skills need to meet job requirements. Programs not only teach current marketplace skills, but also present liberal arts offerings and develop critical thinking, writing, and mathematical abilities.
Graphic Design Online
At Penn Foster Career School Online, you can earn your Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) Degree in Graphic Design at home at your own pace. Some of the areas of study include:
Graphic Design Theory and Practice - Format and Design
- Electronic Publishing
- Corporate Design
- Streaming Technology, Multimedia Development, and Animation
- Portfolio Development
Included in the Graphic Design program are:
- The books, lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need
- Adobe® Illustrator® software package
- Toll-free instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, or mail
Accreditation
Penn Foster is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
In addition, they have been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This means you can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Education Direct Career Diploma Programs you've completed. CEUs serve as a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training.
Learning Experience
The typical Education Direct student experience goes like this:
- Enrollment
- Staring and completing your lessons
- Getting help when you need it
- Tuition Payments
- Graduation
Penn Foster Career School Direct History
Penn Foster Career School was started back in 1890 by a newspaperman named Thomas J. Foster. He realized working adults needed a more convenient way to learn new skills. His first distance learning method was a way of helping anthracite coal miners become mine superintendents and foremen.
The school become an overnight sensation and by 1945 more than 5 million students had enrolled in their training programs. Today the number reaches more than 13 million.
More Information
If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request information from Penn Foster Career School Online.
