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Archive for September, 2008
Credibility Of Online Degrees – Will I Get A Good Job After Graduation?
Sep 17th
Reader’s Question:
Online colleges, do they really work? I can’t help but think that employers, at least here in Overland Park, Kansas, might look down on degrees earned through the internet. Can anyone comment on this?
Julius
Overland Park, KS
Did you know that distance education through course correspondence has actually existed since the late eighteen-hundred? A lot of people have taken distance learning as their primary means of education, and the invention of the internet has made this type of learning experience richer, more convenient and more accessible to many who are just unable to attend a traditional college/ university.
Over the years, more and more colleges and major universities have started offering degrees and classes online, the benefit is that this is just like taking regular college classes and subjects are accredited and transferable.
I’m sure that if you search you’ll find a lot of reputable colleges and universities there in Overland Park, Kansas that are offering degrees online. As for employers looking down on someone who have earned an online degree, this may be a matter of how you convince your employer of the advantages you got and the skills you’ve learned from earning your degree online, such as time management skills, as well as the ability to work or learn with minimal supervision. It would also be a factor if your degree came from a major or reputable institution however it is more of what you have learned and how you can apply it, rather than how and where you got your degree, that should be the deciding factor for an employer to consider hiring you.
Free College Classes – Online Distance Education In Phoenix Arizona?
Sep 17th
Reader’s Question:
I would really like to finish my degree but my job requires me to stay here in Phoenix, Arizona, so I’m interested in getting to an online college instead, how do online colleges work? Are there any free college classes available to me?
Snyder
Phoenix, AZ
The structure and delivery of online classes really depends on the institution or university who will be providing the classes. Before, distance learning used to work through regular mail correspondence however, with the great improvements of internet technology, and ever increasing availability of faster internet connections had made distance education a practical and attractive way of earning a college degree.
The classes themselves differ, some universities such as the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, have classes lasting about five or six weeks which usually starts when an instructor sends an email to the students outlining the week’s topics and assignments. Short lectures can be posted online; students themselves are the one to manage their time in studying for the said topics and completing all related coursework. Some universities will actually have chat and video conferencing sessions, usually scheduled once a week where students get to be in a virtual classroom. Exams can be taken either online as well or more often students will actually have to go to the university on specified dates to take major examinations for their online course. Take note that most online courses are designed to be as flexible as possible for busy, working people however you have to have self-discipline in completing the work on your own.
Who Offers Online Degree for Single Mom
Sep 1st
Reader’s Question:
I have recently given birth and chose to leave my job here in Corpus Christi, Texas for the moment although I still have plans of going back to work, once my baby is big enough. Will an Online degree provide me the opportunity to get my career back?
Shane
Corpus Christi, TX
It is definitely good to show that, while your child is your priority, you are still able to maintain professional growth by earning an Online degree, preferably related to your field. An Online degree will surely be an advantage since it shows employers that you are able to multi-task and prioritize, raising a baby while still keeping up to date with your profession by studying Online. Due to the flexibility offered by Online learning, you would still be able to focus and enjoy time with your child, something that normally would be almost-impossible to do on a traditional university/ college setting.
Higher education is easily accessed in an online environment, allowing single, working mom’s or wives the opportunity to get that big break in advancing their careers, or getting a new position and of course, earning higher pay. You should look into the top universities there in Corpus Christi, Texas, if you are planning to go with a mixed online education approach. These mixed programs are great for people who still actually want to go to an actual college but prefers to learn virtually most of the time. If you really have a tight schedule then a purely online coursework will be best for you. Remember that you have to manage your time effectively in order to succeed in an online learning program. Even though you are given a lot of liberty in how you finish college, you still have to actually finish it so procrastination must be avoided.
I Took Some Classes at a Traditional College Can I Finish My Degree Online?
Sep 1st
Reader’s Question:
I currently have an exciting career here in Albany, New York, but I’m still hoping to finish college. Do you think an Online college/university would be able to credit those subjects/classes I already took back in school?
Fisher
Albany, NY
Most universities and educational institutions that offer Online degrees are able to credit those subjects you took back in school; this generally means that your average grade would need to meet the standards of the university / Online College you are applying to. Additionally, you can also earn part of your credit Online while still attending classes in a traditional school setting. This is especially beneficial for people who are actively pursuing a career without having to put gaps in earning their degree.
You can find detailed information about transferring subject credits, as well as any required grade point averages for admission on most Online university/ college websites. Search Google and you’ll actually see all the available colleges or universities offering Online courses for residents in Albany, New York. You should also get detailed instruction on all the necessary requirements you need to acquire or information you need to know on how which existing credits can be absorbed in your Online curriculum and which subjects you’ll still need to complete for your course. Note that not all Online colleges/ universities might be able to accept your earned transcript. It is best if you find an affiliated and reputable college/ university offering the Online course of your choice to increase your chances of getting your college credits accepted.
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