| With the introduction of online degree and | | | | want to try one of these programs, they can be |
| certification programs, the industry of adult education | | | | very rewarding and fun. Working in a classroom |
| has changed dramatically over the past few years. | | | | environment for even a short period of time can help |
| Utilizing the power of the internet, students can now | | | | some students grasp concepts and learn the |
| finish degrees and take needed courses for career | | | | information faster and easier than taking all of their |
| advancement from anywhere in the world. | | | | classes online. |
| But with the rising popularity of online programs, two | | | | - Can you get your online degree in an accelerated |
| questions remain: | | | | fashion? |
| - Are there programs that require you to be there in | | | | This will depend on which online college you enroll in |
| person? | | | | and what their policies are concerning an accelerated |
| Yes, some online degree programs do require you to | | | | degree. The good news is that many colleges now |
| be there in person. These are usually referred to as | | | | recognize that those who enroll in an online degree |
| low residency programs. While the majority of your | | | | program are looking to enhance their existing career |
| work will be done online, you will have to meet with | | | | or start a new one. This means that they want to |
| professors and students once or twice a year or at | | | | finish their schooling as soon as possible so that they |
| the end of your program to participate in seminars, | | | | go for a promotion or find a new job. Over the past |
| workshops, and other events. Online programs do | | | | few years, online colleges have modified their classes |
| this for several reasons. | | | | so that they are shorter than traditional classes. While |
| The first reason is to touch base with students so | | | | the content learned has not changed, the time in |
| that they do not feel like strangers in the program or | | | | which is it learned is shorter. |
| 'just a number'. The seminars and workshops are a | | | | Depending on your degree program, you may be able |
| way to engage the student, help them learn more | | | | to enroll in an accelerated degree program from the |
| about their chosen field, teach them techniques and | | | | beginning. Classes are typically two or three weeks |
| information that cannot be taught online, and to | | | | shorter with fewer breaks in between. You will have |
| introduce them to other students in the program. | | | | to keep up with the pace and turn in assignments |
| The second reason some colleges require you to be | | | | and tests by a certain time instead of working at |
| there in person is so that the program feels | | | | your own pace. This can be difficult for those who |
| legitimate to the students. Unfortunately, there are | | | | work and are raising a family, but many people want |
| many programs online that offer degrees to students | | | | to earn their degree, so they will push themselves to |
| that are fraudulent or not accredited. This is why | | | | make these deadlines. |
| online degree programs have received mixed reviews | | | | The most typical accelerated online degree program |
| from employers and other colleges in the past. By | | | | out there is the business degree program. This is |
| having students attend seminars every few months, | | | | because there are so many students who want to |
| the program feels more like a traditional degree | | | | earn a business degree or an MBA, but don't want to |
| program with the added convenience of being able to | | | | spend a few years in school. Usually, students can |
| complete coursework at home instead of attending | | | | complete their degree in a year. This will allow them |
| classes every other day. | | | | to find new jobs or advance in their current one. |
| If you cannot attend these residencies, you should | | | | Ask about accelerated degree programs when |
| look for a program that does not use residencies. | | | | speaking with the admissions department. You may |
| There are plenty of legitimate colleges that offer | | | | be able to take more classes at one time or you |
| online programs that do not require students to | | | | may be able to join an accelerated degree program |
| attend seminars or workshops in person. But if you | | | | depending on your intended course of study. |