Some parents may be longing to complete their undergraduate or graduate education. However, for some individuals, taking care of children may be too time-consuming and costly to return to school.
However, many of these individuals are discovering that earning an online college degree is the best option for juggling parenting and a career. Many of these online education programs allow students to make their own schedule, which could help them balance school, family and even a career.
Although some students may believe that schools online cannot offer them the same things as brick-and-mortar institutions, many online colleges have created programs that are intended to benefit busy parents. Furthermore, many of these schools aim to award students for their hard work by hosting graduation ceremonies for recent degree holders from across the country.
For example, Capella University just held its 18th commencement ceremony. The event included 550 online degree graduates who were able to attend the Phoenix, Arizona ceremony.
“Earning a degree is an exciting and challenging journey that requires hard work, determination, and commitment. Each of Capella’s graduating students deserves our applause for their perseverance, personal growth, and academic achievements,” said Chris Cassirer, president of the university.
May 11, 2010
I am a single working mom and want to go back to school to get my degree. I currently work in customer service in a bank. I want to work in the operations department, doing computer processing. What course of study do you suggest for me to get started?
May 11, 2010
I am in my 50′s and have not been in school for many years. I would like to go back and get my bachelors degree in psychology. Are there any indicators of how well older students do in online college?
June 9, 2010
What a great idea. I have been wanting to go back to school and get my bachelors degree, but do not want to go out at night and in the cold. i work all day in an office. How difficult will it be to work and study at night?
June 22, 2010
I am a father of 3, and I am currently living from paycheck to paycheck. I would really like to get a degree online, but I don’t have the money for it. Any suggestions?
June 22, 2010
I am interested in going back to school to get my degree online. I do not feel real confident enough about my computer skills and was wondering if there is a beginner course for technology?
June 27, 2010
I think it is really great that there are graduation ceremonies and online degrees allow parents to go to school and still be home with children. What I am wondering is if there is any educational support as there is in brick and morter schools, for those who are having trouble understanding or learning?
July 14, 2010
This is such a great idea. I went to school at night to get my bachelors degree and it was very difficult. I had decided I was done with that. But, is it possible to get an MBA online?
July 18, 2010
I am so excited about this. i did know that some schools offer some classes online and was not aware that you could get an entire degree. This is so great.
July 25, 2010
Yes, I attended on campus school for my associates degree and it was really difficult to work all day and then go out at night in the cold and snow to class. I am in my 50′s and this now way of going to school is going to enable me to finish and get my bachelors degree.
July 27, 2010
I had just about finished college when I found myself expecting my first child and had to quit. Can I now go to an online school and finish my degree, even though it’s a different school?
November 20, 2010
I have a very demanding job that requires that I spend many hours in the office. I have been wanting to go back to school for my masters of business for quite a while. I was just reading yur article about online classes and was wondering if I can get my masters degree online?
January 12, 2011
Hey Kevin. You can get your MBA online, go to the Education Connection website to get more info about schools and programs.
February 21, 2011
I am the first of my generation to successfully enter and complete college and now my parents are looking into it too. How many majors are there for Bachelor degrees at an online school?
February 21, 2011
Hello Rory. There are a generous amount of online bachelor’s degree programs. Go here for more information.
February 21, 2011
Hi Mary. A university/college may accept your transferred credits but it may not be guaranteed. Check with an academic advisor to see if your credits transfer and how to continue working on your degree. Good luck!
July 19, 2011
Hey Bob. Yes, there are many masters degree programs available online. Any specific program you’re interested in?