Online Graduate School: Challenging and Rewarding

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Online Graduate School: Challenging and Rewarding

Simply because taking courses online is more convenient than taking them in person, prospective students can be lulled into thinking that online graduate degrees are easier to obtain than traditional ones. This is not the case. Successful online graduate school students take their online programs as seriously as they would offline programs.

Most online graduate school courses are offered by universities that also offer traditional classroom learning, and students should expect to have to meet the same admissions and academic standards as other students. Furthermore, a reputable online-only university will be accredited, which means it must meet the same standards as brick and mortar institutions. Students should also realize that online graduate degrees may be offered on accelerated basis, meaning students will be expected to complete the same amount of work as traditional students in less time.

On the other hand, if you are willing to put in the time, have self-discipline and good computer skills and are willing to pay about as much for an online graduate degree as you would for a traditional one, you may find that the online course experience is more stimulating, interactive and personalized than classroom instruction. With more and more employers accepting the value of online graduate degrees, online graduate school is an option worth considering.

   

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