Your first online class can be very different than in a traditional setting. Often online classes are more interactive, yet more challenging and require different study skills than what many students expect. Understanding how online learning is different from a face-to-face classroom will help you be more successful.
Myth 1: Online Learning Takes Less Time
Reality: Online learning demands as much time as a face-to-face course. While specific expectations will vary by course and instructor, plan to spend roughly 10 hours per week for each online course, devoted to coursework – reading, preparing assignments, and communicating with your classmates and instructor.
To find out more about your area of interest, connect with an Advisor .
Myth 2: Online Learning Takes Less Work
Reality: UC’s online courses are as rigorous and demanding as its face-to-face courses. Be prepared to work hard. Online courses give you time flexibility as to when and where to complete coursework, perform research, use online resources, and revisit material as you need, on your schedule. However, the work load is not any easier.
To find out more about your area of interest, connect with an Advisor.
Myth 3: Online Students Work In Isolation
Reality: The online learning tools used in your courses, such as discussion boards, instant messaging, online chat, video conferencing, document sharing and a variety of others, allow you to work alongside and get to know your classmates and instructors. In fact, you may find that online learning provides more opportunities for interaction than the face-to-face environment.
Myth 4: Online Courses Do Not Have Real Instructors
Reality: Your online instructors are the same faculty who teach in our face-to-face classrooms. University of Cincinnati faculty are respected by employers nationwide. At UC, you get the benefit of a degree from nationally ranked programs at a highly reputable institution.
Myth 5: Employers Do Not Respect Online Degrees
Reality: Whether taking classes online or face-to-face, a degree from the University of Cincinnati is highly respected by employers nationwide. At UC, you get the benefit of a degree from nationally ranked programs at a reputable institution. View U.S. News and World Report rankings for the University of Cincinnati.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Most of our programs do not require onsite visits, but there is one exception. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, you will have 1 skills intensives that takes place on campus.
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
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