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This course schedule and information will supply you with answers to many of your questions.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Will my certificate/degree say “online”?” tab_id=”1557993605257-bce1cf5b-2ca0″][vc_column_text]A: The majority of online diplomas do not specifically say “online.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How do I transfer credits to an institution?” tab_id=”1557993605283-d518a3a9-2881″][vc_column_text]A: In order to transfer prior credits, you may request that official transcripts be sent from your previous schools to your online school of choice. There is no guarantee that credits will transfer. You may also speak with an advisor to find out which credits are transferable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How do I get credit for life experience?” tab_id=”1557993654212-63b44965-df93″][vc_column_text]A: Many schools offer the option of writing something entitled an experiential learning portfolio. Someschools allow you to transfer a certain percentage of credits using your prior life/work experience provided that you show that you have met the course objectives of each specified course. You should discuss this possibility with the school’s advisor, who will be able to provide more information on availability and eligibility.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Can I transfer my credits from an online school?” tab_id=”1557993674043-278c54ed-2a47″][vc_column_text]A: While each school has its own specified criteria for transferring credits, some schools may accept credits from institutions that have a regional accreditation, provided that you have a grade of “C” or higher and the school has an appropriate class for which you are seeking credit. There is no guarantee that credits will transfer, and you should speak to an advisor from each school you are interested in to obtain more information on the school’s policies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ title=”Getting Started”][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Is there an admissions test?” tab_id=”1557993722846-fb6d113e-8dde”][vc_column_text]A: No.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Do I need SAT scores?” tab_id=”1557993722872-f8ceb78d-ddd3″][vc_column_text]A: No.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What will the cost of the online program be?” tab_id=”1557993772895-b779f7e8-f644″][vc_column_text]A: See the tuition fee page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ title=”Online Education”][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Is an online education rated as highly as a residential education?” tab_id=”1557993807430-dd7f38ad-25e0″][vc_column_text]A: When attending an educational institution, the first thing you as the student should take notice of is the accreditation. One form of accreditation is called a “regional accreditation.” If a university has obtained this level of accreditation, their programs have met the exact same standards as that of any other major residential university.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What do employers think of online degrees?” tab_id=”1557993807451-4fc93f23-45e9″][vc_column_text]A: Consider a survey by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) that found that 79% of organizations indicated they had hired a job applicant with an online degree in the past 12 months. More than one-third of the organizations reported that job candidates who obtained their degrees online were viewed as favorably as those who had earned traditional degrees. **[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How many people take courses online?” tab_id=”1557993911441-112d48e4-c6e7″][vc_column_text]A: According to Sloan Consortium (2011), the number of students who were enrolled in at least one online class during the fall of 2010 was over 6 million. ***[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What is the average age of an online student?” tab_id=”1557993936926-a5c29351-9adc”][vc_column_text]A: 34 years old ****[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ title=”Online Learning Experience”][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What is asynchronous learning?” tab_id=”1557993977259-b5518f30-536c”][vc_column_text]A: Asynchronous learning allows you to participate on your own time. Correspondence may take the form of a video conference, message board, discussion forum, mail, or e-mail.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What is synchronous learning?” tab_id=”1557993977285-7d52b61b-f87f”][vc_column_text]A: Synchronous learning is when interaction with your instructors takes place in real time. In a campus-based school, this means attending a physical classroom. In an online environment, it requires that you log in to their classes at a specified time. In its most typical form, it is similar to a live discussion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Is online school difficult?” tab_id=”1557994028338-cedc9de6-ed47″][vc_column_text]A: Due to the fact that programs hold the same accreditation as residential classroom programs, the classes are likely to hold the same level of difficulty. You may want to consult an advisor at the school of your choice for more information on courses and programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How much time will I need to invest weekly?” tab_id=”1557994047424-52355f9e-4224″][vc_column_text]A: This may depend on how many classes you take as well as the courses themselves. Typically, a student may study 6–9 hours per week, per course. This time is likely to vary depending on course and program requirements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What’s the highest-level degree I can get online?” tab_id=”1557994068655-5f516ebd-03e8″][vc_column_text]A: A doctorate degree[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: What are the teaching credentials for an online professor?” tab_id=”1557994086764-2947dfa6-b992″][vc_column_text]A: The credentials required for online instructors are the same as those required of professors at residential universities. In order to teach online, in most cases, instructors need to possess a graduate degree as well as have real-life experience in the area they are teaching.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: Will I receive the same support systems that I would on a traditional campus?” tab_id=”1557994105154-3c2d9315-84fc”][vc_column_text]A: Yes. Online schools typically have career services, academic advisors, financial aid departments, technology help desks, and a myriad of other support services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How will I get my books?” tab_id=”1557994126687-a0df1bfe-8edb”][vc_column_text]A: The books are provided in the form of e-books.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Q: How long will it take me to finish an online degree?” tab_id=”1557994145688-dfe0870b-9fc3″][vc_column_text]A: It is typically up to you, the individual student, how many courses you choose to take each quarter or semester and the degree level you decide to pursue. Due to the convenience, some online programs may be finished at a quicker pace, but this will also depend on program requirements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]