Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog, Issue 22
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- How To Obtain An Accelerated College Degree Online
Today, thousands of people are getting a college degree in their own homes and while still working full time. It's a whole new world. Online schools offer extensive degree programs and adult students can usually find accelerated programs giving them credit for military service, job training and even life experience. There's no reason not to upgrade your learning ability. The following articles, The Online College Degree Program - Increasingly Popular with Today's Students and How To Obtain An Accelerated College Degree Online show spell out today's opportunities.
The Online College Degree Program - Increasingly Popular with Today's Students by Jim Zorn
Pursuing an online college degree
program is the most favored choice for those who have been
unable to attend a traditional college due to various
obligations. With the advent of the internet a whole lot of
opportunities have opened up in the field of education and
it is up to you to take advantage of this revolution.
Online degree programs
According to a survey on Online Education in the United
States, 2006, conducted by the Babson Survey Research Group
and supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, nearly 3.2
million students were taking at least one online course
during the fall 2005 term, a substantial increase over the
2.3 million reported the previous year.
Also according to the survey about two-thirds of the very
largest institutions have fully online programs, compared to
only about one-sixth of the smallest institutions. The
increase in the percentage just goes to show the growing
popularity of online education.
One can pick an online college degree program based on a few
points. First it is important to understand why you need to
select a certain program. Whether your choice of a program
is purely based on your interest in the subject or to
further your career.
Once you have made that decision, look for the various
options available within the subject. For instance if you
are interested in pursuing a course in business management
then review the variations offered within the purview of the
subject and then select the one that is tailored to your
needs. This way it will be easier to achieve your goals.
Universities offering courses
If you go through the websites of the universities offering
an online college degree program, you will notice that there
are options and details available for various types of
students including international students, military
students, and for prospective and current students as well.
Various issues like tuition fees and financial aid are also
addressed by most of the universities.
Live chat facilities are provided by some of the online
universities as a way for students to discuss questions with
an admissions counselor, and online application forms are
provided which allow students to apply instantly. For
additional details, students can even download a prospectus
or ask to receive information by regular mail at their
respective addresses.
So whether you are a busy working adult or a homemaker or a
military student, an online college degree program is an
ideal way of getting a higher education at your own pace and
own schedule. It is also one of the most convenient ways to
pursue an education that allows you to study virtually at
anytime, anywhere.
Jim Zorn is web master of the Guide to Distance Learning. Visit us to learn more about online colleges and universities, distance learning degrees, majors and courses offered. http://www.guide-to-distance-learning.com
How To Obtain An Accelerated College Degree Online
by Nic Haffner
You can speed up your study time by
taking an accelerated college degree online. If you're tired
of being in a dead-end job while inexperienced youngsters
pass you by simply because they have a piece of paper with
the word, "degree" written on it, this is something for you.
You're in a professional rut that you really want out of.
The thought of going to college or university might make you
nauseated, though. In the first place, it's expensive. If
you're working full timem you might be able to afford to
take one class at a time. However, it would take you forever
to get your degree at that rate. It won't work logistically
either, since you're at work when most college classes are
offered, and evening classes conflict with your family
obligations. If you live too far from a four-year college to
make commuting an option, and if you don't want to move your
family just to go to school, how the heck can you get your
education?
You are not making excuses; these are honest barriers that
most grown ups encounter when they consider getting a
college degree. They feel like they need the degree, but
don't see how it's possible to achieve it.
Online higher education makes it affordable and possible for
working adults to go to school. Internet programs for
accelerated college degrees make it possible to get the
degree you want before you reach retirement age.
An accelerated college degree online program falls into one
of these four basic categories.
1. Pay your fee and achieve your degree
These online programs basically have no graduation
requirements except that you give them money. They offer any
degree in any discipline based on the applicants life
experience. For an additional fee, they will backdate your
degree and even provide you with a transcript of classes
with grades and verify your "education" to your employer.
Many people consider getting an accelerated college degree
online through one of these programs to be unethical, and
it's illegal to use it to get a job in some states.
2. No "residency" required
Most schools or colleges require that you take a minimum
number of courses at their school to graduate there.
However, there are a few who do not. They offer accelerated
college degrees online without requiring that a specific
number of credits be earned at their school. You can even
transfer in previous college credits, and gain credits
through challenging exams, life experience assessments,
military service, job training and continuing education. In
addition, you can obtain credits by demonstrating
college-level competence in many areas. Using the methods
described above, you can complete the final requirements for
a college or university degree in as little as a few months.
These schools are not considered to be degree mills.
However, they are suspect and should be evaluated very
carefully before you give them money.
3. Accelerated degree programs
Many colleges offer adult learners accelerated college
degrees on the internet. You can usually get credit for
about two years of college or University. You can transfer
in any previously earned college credits, take challenging
exams, get credit for military service, job training and
continuing education and even get credit for your life
experience. This cuts the expenses and time to get your
degree in half.
4. Work your buns off
The final way to get an accelerated college degree online is
doing it the hard way; by working your buns off. Many
programs allow you to work at your own pace though. You can
enter an accelerated program and work hard, completing one
course after another, and finish the study in less than two
years. This is a rugged option, but sometimes it's worth it
because your life is disrupted for a short period of time
only.
Fortunately there are plenty of options for you to get a
college degree. Sooner or later your time will come to make
a decision to get out of the rut and go back to school.
Maybe this time is now. Accelerated college degree online
programs can make it happen for you.
Nic Haffner is a writer and internet publisher who likes to write about online accredited degrees and educational issues in general. You can read more at the news and in depth information website http://www.online-accredited-degrees.net
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