Online schools for people who are working

by Kevin Jones

There are several online schools in the United States which offer on-campus and online degree programs. Online programs are beneficial for the people who are working and would like to earn higher qualifications in order to excel in their professions. Online degree programs offer the same benefits in learning as on-campus courses, with only difference being that you do not need to attend classes. If you have a computer and an Internet connection, you are all set for your online programs. Some of the online schools are briefly discussed below -

The University of Phoenix:

The University of Phoenix offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, & Doctoral degrees, and is said to be the world’s most well known accredited online university, offering the widest selection of online degree courses, letting the students make their own study plan for the career they want. The University of Phoenix is an accredited institution recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, and is also a member of the North Central Association.

The degrees offered by the university are -

  • Associate’s Degrees
  • Bachelor’s Degrees
  • Master’s Degrees

Westwood College:

Westwood offers online degree programs for students who are already working. The college has more than 25 diploma, Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s online programs. The subjects of study range from Business Administration to Criminal Justice, Game Art and Design to Computer Network Management. The students can either opt for online degree programs or attend on-campus classroom study at 17 campuses in 6 states. The programs are all designed for hands-on learning, and focuses on the career development of the students.

For the benefit of the students opting for online degree programs, the college makes the online study available in a way which is suitable for working people. The degree programs offered by the college are all accredited from the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Sources:  The University of Phoenix
Sources:  Westwood College.