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Article Series: Online Degrees
Is An Online
Degree Program For Me?
Online
Bachelors Degrees: An Overview
You always wanted to go to college but you
never had the time. Now you’re at a mid-career level, stuck
in a rut, and it’s too late to go back to school, right? Wrong.
But say that you don’t like the idea of having to drive across
town to the nearest campus, nor do you enjoy the idea of trying
to fit in with the college crowd. No problem. Thanks to the
Internet, now seeking higher education is as easy as the click
of a button and you can do it all from your own home.
There’s no question that earning an online bachelor’s degree
can take your career to a new level. Now don’t confuse a legitimate
online bachelor’s degree with a “diploma mill” degree. These
are not degrees you buy and receive. An online bachelor’s degree
from a properly accredited school is transferable and is acknowledged
by most, if not all, educators and employers in the country.
Consider this overview, which lists the advantages of obtaining
a degree online.
- Online
universities let you work at your own pace. Scheduling
is flexible and can accommodate your daily routines, even
if
it involves a regular fulltime job.
- Depending
on your own will and self-discipline an online bachelor’s
degree can be completed faster than an on-campus
program.
- A
broader selection of subjects is available for you to major
in.
- The
cost of an online program is competitive, usually less than
a traditional college. However, many online programs,
depending on the reputation of the school, are viewed as the
equivalent of a traditional college education.
- Pursuing
an online bachelor’s degree means never being late or absent
for a class. Most universities provide reference
material online, accessible at any time of the day.
A bachelor’s degree is the most common type of degree issued
by universities, both on-campus and online. The two most common
types of bachelor degrees awards are the Bachelor of Science
degree (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A).
There are three primary types of online universities. Diploma
mills, which sell fake degrees not worth the paper they are
printed on, Internet-only universities, which could range from
reputable to shady depending on the school and its practices,
and finally regional colleges that also offer an online program
option.
With so many diploma mills advertising online today, many
serious students may be confused about what earning an online
degree actually involves. Bachelor’s degrees cannot be earned
in a few months or weeks. Consider an overview of how an online
bachelor’s degree is earned.
- Students
select an academic major to study.
- Students
complete a required number of courses (also called academic
units) within the major of their choice.
- Students
are sometimes required to complete other classes in related
fields before they can earn a Bachelor’s degree
online. Students may be required to complete courses in outside
fields before earning their bachelor’s degree. The more work
involved, the more study required, the more legitimate the
degree.
- Finally,
upon completion of the entire major, with additional related
and outside courses completed, students graduate with
a bachelor’s degree in their major of choice. The process typically
takes about 2-3 years.
Earning bachelor’s degrees online, while not easy, (this is
college, after all) can be convenient to the fulltime worker
who needs a change in his or her career.
In further consideration of online bachelor’s degrees, there
is one more avenue to address. Consider an overview of common
online degree myths.
- ”Online
bachelor degree programs are not recognized by employers
or educators.” Not necessarily. Schools that are not properly
accredited are not recognized. However, regional colleges
who offer online courses, and even some accredited Internet-only
colleges, can offer a transferable, universally recognized
degree. It all depends upon proper accreditation as well
as
the school’s reputation.
- “An
online bachelor’s degree does not compare with a traditional
degree.” While it’s not mandatory that every employer respect
online graduates, more and more are coming around. Employers
are learning that online graduates—from accredited schools—are
just as qualified as traditional college graduates. Bachelor’s
degrees earned online don’t say “online” on the certificate.
They merely state the name of the school and the name of the
graduate. Employers in the technology, marketing and media
fields are especially more open to online graduates.
- “College
is too expensive.” Online bachelor degrees are modestly
priced, when compared to traditional schools. Online
colleges compete with each other and therefore, many can
offer students more reasonable prices. Be sure and research
each
online course thoroughly and compare the costs before making
a final decision.
Taking an overview of online programs, and carefully comparing
universities, can help save you money, choose only the best
schools, and take your career to new heights.
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