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Article Series: Online Degrees
Is An Online
Degree Program For Me?
Definition
of an Online Degree
An online degree is basically defined as a
degree that is obtained by a student who takes online courses
to fulfill the degree requirements. While this may sound straight
forward, online degrees often consist of several different
things put together. Some online degrees require more work
than others. Depending on the college that is issuing the degree,
you don’t really know what the online degree entails unless
you request more information.
Many people tend to think online degrees are degrees for people
who don’t want to work as hard. This is simply not true. Online
degrees require just as much course work and studying as in-class
degrees. Some of the courses even require more when they are
taught online, to compensate for the missed class time. The
way we know this is true is because colleges and universities
won’t allow a degree to be issued, unless the online degree
program is comparable in curriculum to an in-class degree of
the same subject. Therefore, you can be sure that all online
degrees, from reputable universities and colleges, are just
as difficult to obtain as a traditional degree of the same
type.
There are some online degrees that are claimed to be obtained
in a short amount of time, such as two weeks or a month. Stay
away from these programs because they are hardly legitimate.
Any college or school that claims you can get a four-year degree
in two weeks is scamming you and everyone else. Look for accreditation
to see if the university or college you are working through
is legitimate and worth your time and money. There have been
many television programs looking into universities like these
so employers are getting wise enough to look into whether the
college you obtained your degree from is accredited or not.
Some online degree programs can be done completely off site.
You simply log onto the distance learning board from your home
school that is issuing your degree, and attend “virtual
classes”.
You may be required to log on at specific times to take tests,
participate in group chats, or coordinate assignments. You
may not however be required to get online at any specific time
at all. It may be that your professor gives you a syllabus
of assignments and due dates and you do the rest on your own.
You probably will be given a schedule for reading to follow
as well. When you take online degree classes such as these,
it is very important you are mature enough to stay on schedule
because there will be no one holding your hand and dragging
you through.
Other online courses do require meeting times. You may take
an online degree program from a local college where you must
meet with your class once a week or even once a month. Other
courses only require you meet when you are taking a big test.
Most online courses will tell you before signing up if you
are required to meet physically with your class at any time.
If you are taking a course and live far away, you should consider
these things before signing up. Some professors will allow
you to get a proctor for your tests instead of meeting physically.
Many proctors can be found through a college close to you or
through even your local high school. There are typically forms
that need to be filled out when using a proctor, so be sure
you turn them in correctly.
As you can see, online degrees can be hard to define. They
are also a little mysterious to those who have never looked
into the online class opportunity. Once you take an online
class however, it is likely you will want to take more. It
is a freeing opportunity that allows you to fulfill your desire
to continue your education as well as live a full life outside
your schooling. It is really a great opportunity for those
who work full time, those with a family, those who are older,
and those who can’t attend traditional courses for one reason
or another. Just be sure to investigate your online college
or university to be sure they are legitimate before handing
over any money.
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