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Choosing a Distance
Education Program
Most successful distance education students have done plenty
of research to find the program that is right for them. Some
of the points you need to consider before applying to a program
include the following:
- What are the specific educational outcomes of the program?
Is earning a degree important to me, or do I want to take
just a few classes to learn a new skill or to complete a
certificate program to increase my professional status?
- What are the total costs of the program? Do the fees include
books and shipping, if necessary? Are there any additional
expenses I might incur? Is there any financial aid available?
- Is occasional attendance on the campus in the United States
possible for me, or do I require a program that can be completed
entirely from my home country without traveling to the United
States?
- If the program is synchronous (that is, given at a particular
time), would the time difference between my country and
the campus in the United States prevent me from taking part?
- How is the program information delivered, and what equipment
will I need to receive it? If it is a computer-based program,
does the computer that I use meet the requirements of the
program?
- Will the information be delivered to me in a timely enough
fashion (for example, if it is delivered by mail) for me
to complete the course?
- What academic or technical assistance is offered throughout
the program by the institution or the body responsible for
delivering the program?
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