Pursue Higher Studies with Online Degrees from

University of Georgia

Pursuing education and studying at the same time can be quite a cumbersome task, especially when the student knows that a certified degree from a reputed university will boost his career, but is unable to quit his work to attain it. In such cases, online degrees provide the perfect solution. It gives the student the opportunity to earn and study simultaneously, according to his or her own convenience.

All the leading and reputed colleges in USA now offer distance education as a part of their education program, and one of the leading among them is the University of Georgia, which has an interesting and updated curriculum to meet the modern educational standards in the global arena. Students pursuing their degree online are entitled to receive the same course work and study materials which are delivered directly to them, and they can attend seminars and lectures live through video conferencing.

• The Independent or Distance Learning Program: The University has different programs for distance learning and they are designed considering the needs of the students. Foremost among them is the IDL or the Independent or Distance Learning. There are about hundred and twenty courses to choose from and you can complete your course work and submit your assignment from anywhere if you have access to internet. The course work and educational procedures are administered by the Center of Continuing Education and the students learn under the expert guidance of UGA instructors.
• Master of Education (M.Ed) Degree Program: This is a part of the Adult Education Program, specifically meant for older, working professionals. The students will have to complete 33 credit hours and prepare an applied project, complete an M.Ed Student Port Folio in addition to clearing a written or oral examination. Course work and other materials are delivered to the students through CDs and DVDs but the university has now access to the WebCT software, which can be used to prepare comprehensive course work using images, audio and video.
• Special Education Training on the Web: SETWEB, as it is popularly known, is designed for students already holding a valid undergraduate degree and are keen on pursuing and teaching special education. On the successful completion of the course, the students will be awarded a certificate known as the “Interrelated Special Education” certificate, which is awarded for courses in special education like Characteristics of Learning Disabilities, Characteristics of Behavior Disorder, and Methods of Teaching Social Skills etc.
• The Terry Executive MBA Program: This degree can be attained from the Terry College of Business, and is suitable for working professionals, interested to now the latest trend in business management. This is not a 100% online program, and only about half of the curriculum is taught online, rest on campus. This is because the students are encouraged to participate in group discussions and forums, as being able to work in a team cannot be taught online.