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Is Online Learning Right for You? Webcast

Top 10 things you should consider before deciding

Please click below to view the full recording of this webcast. 

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Is Online Learning Right for You? from American Public University.

Have you ever wondered if online learning is right for you? Watch our recorded webcast discussion that addressed common questions and concerns about pursuing a degree online.

Our recorded webcast consisted of a roundtable discussion of the top questions prospective students have about online education. Our roundtable featured a current online student, a graduate from an online program, and a representative from an online school.  Hear their perspectives that may answer some questions of your own!

With increasing competition in the job market, one way to stand out is with a degree. According to a 2009 Sloan Consortium survey, more than 4.6 million students were enrolled in online education1. Pursuing an online degree may be a better fit for your lifestyle, so you can balance work and family with your education and still take advantage of affordable, quality education. You won’t even have to commute!

Top 10 Questions Our Guest Speakers Discussed:

  1. How does online education compare to the classroom?
  2. What can I expect when enrolling in an online school?
  3. How are online degrees perceived by employers?
  4. Is your school accredited?
  5. How much will it cost and how can you pay for school?
  6. What kind of support is offered to help students succeed?
  7. What does the technology look like and how do the classrooms work?
  8. What are the requirements for success as an online student?
  9. What kind of assignments, exams, and projects can I expect?
  10. Why APU? How are we different from other schools?

The recorded webcast also includes a question and answer session.

1 2009 Sloan Survey of Online Learning, Sloan Consortium, http://www.sloan-c.org/node/901

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  • Why Choose APU?

    • In 2009, American Public University System, the parent of APU, was the recipient of the Sloan Consortium’s award for quality online education.
    • In 2008, the National Survey of Student Engagement found that 97% of seniors at American Public University System would choose us again.

    Affordable Excellence
    American Public University offers one of the most affordable options available for pursuing your education online. APU was founded on the concept that everyone with a desire for learning should be able to afford a quality education. Other schools charge two or three times as much in tuition and fees!

    At APU, you can earn a master’s degree for about $10,000 (total program tuition, not per year), which is less expensive than you’ll find most state schools. Our undergraduates pay only $750 per course (or approximately $31,000 for a bachelor’s degree). Other online schools charge nearly twice the tuition per credit! Fees? APU minimizes fees that can add significantly to the cost of your degree, setting it apart from other schools that charge technology, application, or admissions fees. APU adds to student savings by providing all books at no cost to degree-seeking undergraduate students through our Book Grant.

    Additionally, APU accepts federal student aid and military tuition assistance.

    We invite you to join a vibrant community of 70,000 students who have chosen APU to reach their education goals.

    To get started, complete our no-fee application.

    Modern & Relevant Programs
    APU offers the relevant programs and courses for today's job market via more than 70 relevant degrees. Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs: the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs; and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance to the skills needed in their industries.

    Experienced & Professional Faculty
    Our faculty combines relevant theory with real-world experience. They come with degrees from many of the top institutions around the world, and many are executives in government, business and nonprofit organizations, including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

    Affordable & Respected
    American Public University provides high-quality, affordable distance education to students around the globe. We do not have resident or non-resident students, so tuition is not based on a student's geographical location or home of record.

    Transfer Credit for Prior Coursework
    You can transfer previous education and training for credit, allowing you to progress faster toward your goal. We will accept up to 45 semester hours towards an associate degree, 90 semester hours towards a bachelor's degree and 15 semester hours towards a master's degree.

    Accreditation
    American Public University is a member of American Public University System. American Public University System is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 800.621.7440) and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council (1601 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202.234.5100)

    Request Information
    Join more than 70,000 students pursuing a degree at American Public University System. Learn more about the online by completing the online Request for Information form.


Video Spotlight

APU Feature Video
Our students come to American Public University one degree from changing their worlds. Each, in their own way, are already making a difference in our world.

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Speaker Profiles 

Wayne Odachowski
Graduate
M.A., Emergency and Disaster Management

Wayne Odachowski, APU GraduateThe emergency and disaster management field demands highly-educated, professional individuals who are at the cutting edge of their skill set. Wayne, equipped with a Master's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Public University, took his career to the next level and launched his own company, Infinity Restoration. Wayne feels that the knowledge he has gained at APU established his superior credibility and has allowed him to understand the motivations of his customers to ultimately gain contracts in the wake of a large-scale event or disaster. Without the flexibility of his courses that enabled him to stay a devoted father of five children, Wayne believes that he wouldn't be where he is today. "If there wasn't an opportunity for online education, I probably would not have gotten a Master's degree."


Jennifer Deater
Student
B.A., Hospitality Management

Jennifer Deater, APU StudentWhen Jennifer began looking into schools, she needed options that allowed her to balance her family, career, and most of all - had to be affordable. For the past twenty years she has been trying to complete her degree, however, her work hours and raising three kids have made this an unsuccessful endeavor. Either classes were not offered at the needed times, or her children's schedules interfered. Despite the complications she had experienced in the past, Jennifer wanted to show her children the importance of obtaining a college degree. Jennifer determined that APU offered the best options: the degree that she wanted in Hospitality Management, flexible concentrated eight week courses, and an affordable tuition. Even with her trade school and local community college courses she had completed, Jennifer was able to easily transfer those credits into APU, starting off as a sophomore.

 
Shandi Ruffner
APU Staff
Admissions Representative

Shandi Ruffner, APU Admissions RepresentativeShandi is an Admissions Representative with American Public University. Her duties include assisting prospective and new students with the admissions process. Shandi holds a B.A. in Business Marketing along with a minor in Computer Information Sciences from Shepherd University. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Management program at APU.