So, I'm considering taking some online classes. I took a career focused course about 17 years ago - got a diploma and have done well. However, in order to have many more choices where I'm currently employed, I need an associates degree. Where I went to school, offers a program that is an additional 21 credits of general courses that would award me an Associates of Applied Science - Technology (It gives me credit for the 69 credits that I already took).
It seem ridiculous to me that the current associates degree programs they recommend - are actually fewer career focused credits than what I already took. The 21 general/elective credits I'd need to take for the AAS have absolutely nothing to do with my job or field. But, that's how it is.
I'm 38, have a family and full time job. I think the credits would cost me about 4,500 - but I'm sure that will more than pay for itself in the next 20-25 years. Or, I could wait awhile and see if they drop the qualifications they currently require like all the other departments are doing due to lack of candidates.
(EDIT - purpose isn't to make more money - it's about opening up more opportunities)
Anybody have an idea how many credits a guy could knock out a semester online? How many hours a day I should be ready to commit to do so?.......and still maintain work, life, school balance
It seem ridiculous to me that the current associates degree programs they recommend - are actually fewer career focused credits than what I already took. The 21 general/elective credits I'd need to take for the AAS have absolutely nothing to do with my job or field. But, that's how it is.
I'm 38, have a family and full time job. I think the credits would cost me about 4,500 - but I'm sure that will more than pay for itself in the next 20-25 years. Or, I could wait awhile and see if they drop the qualifications they currently require like all the other departments are doing due to lack of candidates.
(EDIT - purpose isn't to make more money - it's about opening up more opportunities)
Anybody have an idea how many credits a guy could knock out a semester online? How many hours a day I should be ready to commit to do so?.......and still maintain work, life, school balance
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