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Do Online Schools Transfer Credits?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
Yes, online colleges transfer credits. Schools transfer credits in (accepting classes taken at other schools) and out (to other schools).
Can I Earn a GED or High School Diploma Online?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
Let me start with the simplest question first. Yes, you can get a diploma online. To do so, you’d register with an online high school. There are a number of these, and the number is growing.
What Type of Career is an Associate Degree Good For?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
Good question. Broadly speaking, an associate degree is good for three kinds of careers. First, an associate degree is good for a number of careers that formerly required only certification.
Does My Undergrad Degree Limit My Graduate Options?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
It depends on three things. The first is simple: how closely related is your undergraduate degree to the graduate program that you’re considering?
Can Foreign Citizens Attend American Online Universities?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
There is no problem with foreign students taking online classes at American universities. It is not only allowed, it is encouraged.
What is Hybrid Education?
Hybrid education classes, also referred to as blended education classes, combine online class sessions with on-campus, face-to-face class time. For example, an instructor and his students might meet three times a week on campus, but much of the discussion and classwork would be completed at home online.
How are Undergrad and Masters Classes Different?
By Greg Beatty, PhD
That’s a good question, but a complicated one. It’s complicated because there is so much variation from school to school and program to program.