5 Tips before you start an Online Degree
A great Q&A article from the New York Times features common questions about online degree programs.
The five tips that can be taken from the article are:
1. Make the time to learn – You’ll need 10-20 hours of work each week for a year or two, in most online programs. So take that into consideration before enrolling. Will you be able to make the time in order to learn.
2. Be prepared to sit a lot in front of the computer – recorded lectures, discussion groups with other students, reading a lot of material. In the core of online education lies the participation of the students.
3. Online degrees can cost as much as regular degrees – but there are savings in the form of gasoline from the unnecessary trips to the university. Anyway, you can always find programs that meet your budget. Take into consideration that you will might want to take a few days off from work from time to time, so you might need to consult with your employer first.
4. Check if the program is recognized by your employer – you will also want to find a program that will show the added benefit of education to your current position. Many online program are recognized by employers for tuition reimbursement.
5. Beware of fake programs – You can check the accreditation of the programs with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Don’t be fooled by promises to a quick and easy online degree. If it looks too easy – it’s probably not the education you want.
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Finding the Best Online Degree for Your Career
It’s no secret that online degrees are mainly used for a career boost. Wherever it’s a learning a new field and getting a complete career change, climbing higher in the corporate hierarchy or just getting a raise based on your level of education.
The problem is that most people make the mistakes when choosing an online degree that should help them with their career. A new tool from eLearners allows you to get the right online degree for your career. After answering a few simple questions like which activities you like and dislike from a pool of 100 activities. It may sound long, but it’s actually fun, and the results may surprise you. You can start the assesment process in LiveCareer.
Online Degrees for Working Moms
If you have to balance between life, career and your family, but still want to earn a degree, you’ve come to the right place.
A single mom for example can attend classes during the late evening and night, getting a degree that can help her in finding a better job. According to study published by the U.S. Department of Education, parents with kids under the age of ten, are attending colleges in record numbers. Most of them are women.
New online programs offer up to PhD degrees in the convenience of your own time and home. That’s without worrying for a babysitter or if your kid feels sick in a middle of a class.
This five universities offer programs that are designed especially for working moms: