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There are many levels of glass ceiling in the employment market. Race, gender, age, and social background all have a part to play in how far up the ladder you can climb. The barriers start to melt away, however, the higher the level of education you attain. The same glass ceilings have, of course, traditionally existed in acquiring an education. This is no longer true. The accessibility of online learning means that those barriers are melting away. Anyone with access to the Internet can now earn a degree and enhance their career and earning prospects.
There are many accredited universities in the U.S. that offer online learning packages designed specifically to meet the needs of career-minded individuals who want to remain employed and earning while they study. University of Phoenix and DeVry University are good examples. Both offer online programs for which the key elements are accessibility, flexibility, and relevance.
Earn your degree 100% online. DeVry University provides the flexibility you need to complete your degree whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
Accessibility
The criteria for enrolment onto an online program vary between schools, but financial standing need not be among them. University of Phoenix, for example, is regionally accredited and employers will often support the initiative of ambitious employees by assisting with the cost of tuition. Most universities will have online information to help you to determine whether you are eligible for financial aid and provide links to advisors with whom you can discuss your needs.
Military personnel can access funding via several sources. You may also be able to convert your training and experience into degree credits. Not only will you have fewer classes to attend and pay for, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your hard work within the military will still count for something if you chose to pursue a new path.
Flexibility
Online degree programs allow you to study whenever and wherever you want. As long as you've got Internet access, you can study for your degree. You might work irregular hours, or have family commitments that prevent you from attending on-campus classes. Flexibility is the cornerstone of online learning and University of Phoenix is one of the most flexible. Courses can be taken one at a time, consecutively, for optimal learning.
Relevance
DeVry University and University of Phoenix offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in various business and technology-related subjects as well as fast-growing industries such as health and education. Programs are specifically designed for online learning and are compiled and updated in consultation with professionals in the industry to ensure that students gain the knowledge and skills that are in-demand. Personal development is important but students also need assurance that their degree will serve them well in the workplace.
University of Phoenix
a true innovator in distance education, allows students to earn their degrees and advance their careers - all online. Choose from programs in Business, Technology, Education, Nursing, and Health Care.
Passport to Success
A relevant degree from a respected university can revolutionize career prospects for working managers. Online degree programs designed specifically for working adults is revolutionizing attitudes to continued education. Over half of all online students are over 30 as people increasingly recognize that there is never a wrong time to return to education. University of Phoenix is chosen by more working professionals than any other online institution, but DeVry University and other schools have high quality programs to offer, too.
If you are ambitious but do not hold a formal degree, it is time to make the decision to rejuvenate your career prospects with an online degree.
Researched and written by Karin Evans
Karin Evans has most recently worked for a government agency researching and writing reports to inform policy. Her previous experience includes sales and marketing at Cambridge University and four years of teaching. She has graduate and doctoral degrees in English Language and Literature with a concentration in cultural studies. |
