One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to try to encourage anyone who has put off finishing their College Education and getting a Bachelor’s Degree to seriously consider signing up and doing it this year. Have you considered online classes?

Online Classes

When I was thinking of going back when I was in my 40s, I said to my DH, that it was going to take me 5 years to finish part-time. He said, well~~ how old will you be in 5 years? Yes, I’d be 5 years older. He then said,”well, you’re going to be 5 years older anyway, so you could be 5 years older either with, or without the degree.” That convinced me, and I signed up for online courses at Charter Oak State College in Connecticut. I finished up an Associates Degree I started in the 1970s, and then went on to complete a B.S. in Business Administration. Visit on Facebook

I’d like to share a few articles that support the benefit of taking online computer courses in order to finish your college education and obtain a Degree.

Whether you’re a WAHM, SAHM, Baby Boomer Senior, or just simply interested in exploring a new subject, whether you have a netbook or a laptop computer, online courses are perfect for keeping one’s mind active.

Online Degrees Becoming More Popular by Simon Harris

Perhaps the most significant change in higher education in the United States over the past several years has been the rapid growth in online education programs offered by major colleges and universities. The number of schools offering these programs has been steadily increasing over the past 5 years and the trend shows no signs of changing anytime soon.

One of the biggest advantages to online education is the huge advantages it presents to working adults. Previously working adults found it difficult to manage a full time job, often a family and going to classes in the evening. Online education has allowed working adults the opportunity to further their education while at the same time giving the student time to still hold down a job and manage a family.

One of the most important items to look for when considering an online education is accreditation. Many of the online programs are offered by accredited universities but some are not so make sure you do your home work regarding accreditation.

Obtaining an online degree requires the same amount of class time and study hours as does attending a campus based school. The main advantage is the ability to do the work on your schedule and without the hassle of a commute. In most cases students have access to the university’s real instructors. This is something that you need to make certain is offered.

The types of degrees offered via online courses also has increased greatly over the past few years. Not only can you obtain an associate or bachelor’s degree online, but you can now study and obtain a masters or in some cases a doctorate via online learning.

Obtaining a college degree gives you increased or enhanced earning power as you advance through your career. You are far more likely to be looked on for promotion if you have earned your degree or are attending college to further your education than those who are not attending college or do not have a degree.

Online education has totally revolutionized the way people look at their educational futures. Gone are the days when you finished high school and had to decide on whether to get a full
time job or attend college. Young adults now are free to do both, working a full time job while at the same time working towards their college degree by studying online from the comfort of their home.

Online education is likely to become even more popular over the coming years. The advantages to potential students are many, allowing more time for other activities, whether that be work or family, the opportunities offered by colleges and universities offering online degree programs are very apparent to the potential student.

About the author: Simon Harris talks about Online Education and University of Phoenix. Read about obtaining online college degrees at http://www.university-phoenix.com/

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Believe me, I’ve been there, done that.

I’ve written many posts on Moomette’s Magnificents about how I returned to college and obtained a B.S. in Business Administration, and A.S. in Paralegal Studies, Magna Cum Laude, while I was in my 40s.  It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’re determined to start or complete a college degree, you can do it. Many of the courses I took to complete my education were accredited college courses that I completed through online course education while the concept was still in it’s infancy.  Online courses enabled me to continue to work full-time while I still tended to my children and family responsibilities.

American Public University (APU) offers Moms a reason to become energized once again about our studies. Through their various, completely distance learning diploma programs of study, Moms can take part in more than 100 degree programs customized to their own schedules, whether that entails after the youngsters’ bedtime or even during a soccer game. By offering class commencements on a monthly instead of semester basis, APU extends greater flexibility than just about any other university. Plus, APU makes it simpler to accomplish your educational goals with some of the lowest tuition rates in the nation: undergraduate classes cost just $750 per 3-credit course.

Besides undergraduate degree offerings, APU also offers an extensive selection of postgraduate distance learning programs of study for those seeking to further their vocations. Over a lifetime, the normal bachelor’s degree recipient can anticipate to earn $800,000 more than a high school graduate, while a graduate who earns a Masters degree  can expect to earn over $1,000,000 more. In addition, a 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement study established that 97% of seniors registered at APU had an exceedingly positive opinion of the university and would select APU once again.

Learn more through live chats about APU and the benefit of distance learning online courses.  Chat with moms who share their experience about going back to school at APU.  Save the Dates!

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of American Public University. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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It’s hard to believe that we’re almost through the summer and Labor Day is right around the corner! My youngest daughter starts her Senior year of college soon, so I’m still in the parenting Back-To-School mode. My readers know that “Rosie the Riviter” decided to move back home for her Senior Year, so rather than being an Empty-Nestor for the upcoming school year, I’m still in Mama-mode.

No longer am I worrying about having to go out and buy apartment basics for Rosie, such as pots, pans, bedding and furniture. Most of it came back safely with her when she moved back in. Some of these items disappeared via roommates and probably would have returned home had they been labeled properly. That’s where Dymo label makers come in handy.

With the whiff of Autumn, New England fall foliage and and Back-To-School on my mind, I’m flashing back to the days when I used to take the obligatory first-day-of school picture, and waiving good-bye to the kiddos on the school bus. Flashback further, and I’m the one going off to school for the first time.

My first day of school would have been 51 years ago! I was a “walker,” even in Kindergarten. We only went half-days. When I was in first-grade, we were dismissed for lunch, walked home, and then back to school again. There was no such thing as a cafeteria, and I would say 99% of the moms didn’t work, and were at home to greet us with lunch! I still carried a lunch box for snacks, and we hand-wrote our names on masking tape in crayon to distinguish Betty-Lou’s from Suzie’s. That’s where the kids today are lucky, and have all the options such as color labels to mark not only their lunch boxes, but also their backpacks! We didn’t even have backpacks ~ I can remember carrying all my books in my arms, or once, in a rubberized green carrying sack!

If you’re a mom making a Back-To-School list, don’t forget to add a Dymo label maker to that list. Buying all those school supplies once certainly adds up! Having to replace them because they weren’t labeled is something none of us wants to do!

Whether you’ll be waiving goodbye to the school bus, or home school ~ don’t forget to charge the camera battery for those First-Day-of-School photos!

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