Options in Higher Education Distance Learning
When I first started my college education I attended a traditional college. To do so I had to drive an hour and a half each way four days a week. To say that it was a trying experience really doesn’t do it justice. By the time I got to school I was tired from driving all morning and sometimes had trouble paying attention in class. After class I never wanted to go to the library to complete research because I knew it would make it that much later before I would be able to get home. Then there was the drive back. If the morning drive was sleep inducing the night drive could put me into a coma. I’d get home and want to go straight to bed. So much for studying!
Fortunately there are many more options in higher education now. Distance learning has made it possible for anyone to achieve their academic goals from the comfort of their own home. There are some very well known universities that offer distance learning degrees. Students can even earn their doctorate online in many subjects. Below are some well known universities that offer great distance learning programs.
Distance Learning Programs
• http://www.phoenix.edu
o This university offers everything from an associate to a doctorate degree in fields that include education, business, psychology, and technology.
• http://www.waldenu.edu
o This university offers a variety of undergraduate degrees and several doctorate degrees in education.
• http://www.devry.edu/.regis.edu
o This university offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in a variety of subjects and master’s degrees in education, electrical engineering, and management.
• http://www.kaplan.edu
o This university has a wide variety of online degree programs.
Between schools that are based primarily online and state universities that have begun offering online degree programs there are literally hundreds of universities and thousands of degree options available to students today.
Find out more about distance learning degree programs:
• http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/
o A fantastic guide to some of the most popular universities with online degree programs. Searchable by degree program.
• http://distancelearn.about.com/od/payingforschool/a/student_loans.htm
o This article discusses student loans online learners may be eligible for.
With all of the options in distance learning today many more people are pursuing graduate degrees. Have you thought about attending a distance learning program? Do you attend distance learning classes and if so what do you think of them?
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Just thought I’d add in a few comments about distance learning; I have done such programs for the last 3 years and have loved the format, especially as a stay at home mom who values education. I currently attend WAlden University and am a few months shy of completing my masters degree. Here’s one thing to be cautious of though if you are considering a distance learning program like an online class-you have to be very self-motivated in your learning. If you are a passive learner, this if most likely not the format for you. What you get out of it is inextricably linked to what you put in it. I personally think if I am going to spend the money to do this type of a program, I am going to give it 110%. Luckily, I very much feel I have gotten that and more from my masters program, and I am very excited about how it has influenced my craft as a teacher. I definitely recommend it, particularly Walden University! What a neat time we live in to have access to education from the comfort of your own home!
Rachel,
I’ve been thinking about going back to school in the fall and have heard many good things about Walden University. I think I’ll take a closer look at them, thanks!
I agree, you must be self motivated to succeed with distance learning. An early congratulations on your masters degree! I know how much work it takes to earn one and can only imagine how difficult the classwork must be with little ones to take care of
I’m a former distance learning student myself. After high school I went to a community college for 2 years and a university for 2 quarters. Then I earned the rest of the credits I needed through distance learning with Thomas Edison State College.
I loved distance learning because it offered me such a flexible schedule and the ability to study from home. Not to mention how much money I saved on gas from not having to drive back and forth to classes anymore!
Amanda, I’m sure more and more people will be looking to distance learning to save on gas. The price of fuel is definately a major part of the reason I will now try to attend only online classes.