Choosing an online education curriculum that best suits your needs can be challenging. Here's a quick guide to help you know what to look for in your online degree program search.
1. Accreditation: Look for online degree programs that are regionally accredited. 2. Time requirement: How much of the online degree requires synchronous, "be there when the class happens" time? 3. Technology requirements. Is the program flexible in its delivery of content to you - does it come on DVD as well as online if your Internet access is slow? 4. Reputation. Be sure to check out a online degree's reputation online in blogs, discussion forums, and other conversational places. 5. Educational objectives. Take a look at a course's syllabus and stated objectives - are they in line with what you want to achieve? Does the material seem relevant, up to date, and frequently updated?. 6. Cost. Compare the cost of the online degree program to other online programs offering a similar course or degree to see what the cost per credit is. Is financial aid available? One of the best ways to do an apples-to-apples comparison is to fill out and request free information from a variety of programs at once, then compare all the materials side by side.
