Distance Learning College by Mark Woodcock
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by: Mark Woodcock
You might be at a crossroads in your life. You might realize that you
need your Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree to land that
exciting and high-paying job you have always wanted. You might realize
that you need your Master's degree to rise higher in your current
profession. You might realize that you are ready to return to work
after taking a break to raise your family, and that getting a degree
will help you achieve your professional goals. Simply the most
convenient and flexible way to achieve any of these ambitions is by
getting your degree online at a college that offers distance learning.
Distance learning is not "correspondence". Rather, it utilizes
today's
Web technologies to allow anyone from anywhere to attend college via
the Internet, and receive a college education.
There are many advantages of choosing to receive your education online
from a college that offers distance-learning programs. Proximity is no
longer a factor in determining where you attend college. There is no
need to live near or commute to a college when all classes can be
attended and all work submitted online. Studying for a college
education online allows you to achieve your educational and
professional goals at your own pace, whether you want to get a 2-year
Associate's degree, a 4-year Bachelor's degree, or take an
accelerated
course program to receive a professional certificate. Attending school
online is a great option for those who might have uncertainties about
going to college as an older student or returning after many years.
Taking advantage of a distance learning program can be an easy way to
ease into the routine of class work and projects, and can reduce the
stress of feeling the need to fit in with younger students. Further,
course availability is often convenient for those who work full time
or care for a family. Often, distance-learning programs offer evening
and weekend classes.
There are distance-learning programs available for just about every
professional and academic discipline out there. Fields of study
include Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Library and Information
Sciences, Education, Nursing, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, and various
Healthcare programs. These are but a few of the subjects in which you
can earn a college degree by choosing a distance-learning program.
While there are many fully accredited online-only colleges and
Universities that offer distance learning programs, there are also
many traditional colleges and Universities that are adding distance
learning to their curricula. Most of these colleges and Universities
are accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation is
an important credential to look for when choosing an online program if
you have prior college credits you wish to transfer. Accredited
institutions are also more readily recognized and accepted by
employers and professional organizations.
You might be concerned about affording a degree through a college that
offers distance-learning programs. Often, financial aid is available
to students in the form of grants, loans, even scholarships. Also,
many employers are willing to pay for part or all of an employee's
tuition and fees. Investing in an employee's future reaps benefits
for
everyone involved.
The misconception of receiving your degree from a college that offers
distance-learning programs is that the experience might not be as
enriching or legitimate as attending campus-based classes at a
traditional college or University. This just isn't the case. Programs
offered online present the same opportunities for group work,
independent study, and interpersonal communications as their
traditional counterparts. While it is true that being an online
student requires a certain amount of self-discipline and organization,
receiving your college degree online will probably help to facilitate
the learning process as well as develop your time management and
self-motivation skills. With the prevalence of the Internet and
advancements such as teleconferencing in both education and the
business world today, it is possible to come away from the experience
not only with a college education and your dream career, but also with
greater knowledge and comfort with technology. Receiving your college
degree through a distance-learning program is a valuable, convenient,
and flexible way to broaden your career opportunities, and have the
career you have always dreamt about.
About The Author
Mark Woodcock is a director of 3 Internet Companies, is a published
author and has written many articles on a widespread number of topics.
All his articles may be reproduced provided that an active link is
included to http://www.higher-education-online.com.