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Online Masters Degrees: Popular Choices

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Online Masters Degrees: Popular Choices

When you want to specialize in a particular subject, a Masters degree is the way to go. There are several advantages of having a Masters degree. Many people choose to do an MBA because they want to enhance their qualifications for better job prospects. Some may do an MBA for the sheer pursuit of a better education. The most appealing reason may be the monetary aspect as an MBA will certainly boost your earning capacity when compared against a Bachelors degree. Having a Masters degree will give you the upper advantage when competing for higher-level jobs.

Masters degrees are available in a variety of subjects – from a Masters in Business Administration to Masters in Health care Administration to Masters in Nursing – the choices are endless. And while a traditional Masters Degree program can take between two to four years to complete, an online Masters Degree can be completed earlier than that depending on the commitment level you can give. As long as the online college you enroll in is accredited, there should be no problem in finding a job or getting the same career options as students who have chosen a more traditional path of education.

There are several reasons to earning an online masters degree. It allows students flexibility. Students can study and fulfill other commitments they may have such as a job or commitments at home. If you are willing to put in the extra effort, online degree programs can also be accelerated and completed ahead of schedule. With an online graduate degree, you could study from anywhere – your home, your office, even while traveling. As long as you have a computer and an Internet connection, you have access to all your study material around the clock. Distance learning has broken all boundaries of traditional education. When enrolled in an online program, you could be interacting with students and faculty from around the world. This adds an entire new dimension to the learning experience and offers you a world-view that may be lacking from brick and mortar classrooms.

If you have decided on an online Masters degree, keep the following points in mind before making a final decision:

  • After having completed your online Masters degree, the reputation of your online school is especially significant when you apply for a job. In fact, it would be advisable to speak to several employers and ask their opinions on the schools you have short-listed.

  • Always check the accreditation of the online school and online master’s degree program. There are a number of colleges and online degree programs that fall way below the mark where quality is concerned. In case the school is not accredited, your degree will not count for anything in the long run.

  • Think about the cost of your online master’s degree program. Masters degrees are more expensive than Bachelors and depending on the reputation of the school, the faculty and the level of technology used, the costs could add up considerably. Many schools will help with financial aid so ask the college admissions office well in advance.

Since not all online colleges and online master’s degree programs are created equally, it is extremely important that you do a thorough investigation of all factors involved. An online Masters degree demands a great deal of commitment and effort and will have a significant impact on your career. So take care and make an informed decision.

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Online Master's Degree on Chemistry Education???
I am a high school chemistry teacher and I am trying to find a good master's degree that is online that is about high school science or more specific on chemistry education. Can anyone telll me any colleges or universities I can look into?

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    http://www.a1onlinecourses.com

    Comment by henne831 — February 24, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
  2. I'm about to go to Graduate school for a Master's of Library Science at San Jose State University through their Cal-State University Fullerton program, which is mostly online. However, I seriously considered Drexel University which is completely online (and a very well-regarded school!) I'm not sure what else these Universities offer, but they are fully accredited and I think that because this is the information age, this is becoming more popular and schools are quickly moving to not just offer it but to have the best program possible!

    Comment by Margeritte A — February 25, 2008 @ 12:04 am
  3. As long as it's on the Higher Learning Commission website and is REGIONALLY accredited and accepted by your state, you should have no problem.

    Comment by diablo h — February 25, 2008 @ 12:23 pm
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    Comment by Gamebreaker — February 25, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
  5. If you're looking at a Masters degree in Finance (considering you have a Banking degree) then Capella University and American InterContinental University are two online options you can consider.

    Cost, of course, is a relative thing. Check out eLearners for more info about other recognized universities.

    Comment by sun — February 26, 2008 @ 4:49 am
  6. It depends on the university. Some traditional universities now offer online programs. So, if you're getting a degree from the online version of Georgetown, that will have more weight than the typical online university because it is associated with a reputable school.

    Otherwise, it only helps you get a promotion at your existing job. I don't think many employers give it as much weight as a traditional degree from a traditional university.

    Comment by Asad K — February 26, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
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    Comment by Priya — February 27, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
  8. Try Empire College. It is in the SUNY network.

    Comment by L S — February 28, 2008 @ 5:40 am
  9. There are a bunch of master's in music education online but all of them are advanced teaching degrees and require that you have a teaching certificate already. None lead to an initial teaching certificate but examine the requirements for admission yourself – things change in distance education every day.

    From memory:

    * East Carolina University http://online.northcarolina.edu/program.php?id=185
    * U Hawaii Manoa http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic/degrees/MA_MusEd_Online.htm
    * Boston U (also has the DMus in Music Ed online) (has a reputation for being excellent – and very demanding) http://musiceducation.bu.edu/
    * U Montana (hybrid)
    * Duquesne (hybrid)
    * U South Florida http://www.ecampus.usf.edu/
    * Stephen Austin
    * U Southern Mississippi http://www.usm.edu/southernmissonline/programs/musiceducation.php
    * U Northern Iowa (hybrid, in-state)
    * Auburn U.

    Google for "[school] online master music" and watch out for the commercial sites.

    None of these is intended for initial certification though. One option you might want to try is getting certified elementary grades general (such as via Western Governor's) through a post-baccalaureate initial certification program (a Bachelor of Music or BA in Music is often sufficient undergrad for elementary grades general certification) and then either doing an MME online or simply following your state's requirements for an add-on area once you have the elementary certificate. I've seen this work well for a few BA Music folk that didn't want to get a full BME. http://www.wgu.edu/education/teacher_certification_elementary_program

    The only real challenge to getting an add-on in K-12 music is the methods classes if you didn't take those in undergrad. You'll have to find a school to do those in on-site because they aren't very well suited to online instruction. You'll need brass, woodwind, string, percussion, and voice methods from somewhere either route you take.

    If you're planning to enter the field of public school music teaching – know that far more than half have a master's degree (competition for those jobs is steep) and that music is rarely a shortage teaching area in any school district.

    Good luck.

    Comment by Elita — February 28, 2008 @ 6:40 am

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