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To future students, You will hear pros and cons about on-line Universities, there are several reasons if you choose to pursue, and on-line education, University of Phoenix is the way to go. I have attended major state Universities and yes, there are pros and cons about them as well, the fact that you are in a classroom/lecture hall might be appealing. But, try sitting in an auditorium with 400+ listening to a lecture in Chemistry and there is standing room only, and the lab for that class only holds... Read More 50 students, so you end up taking the lab the next semester if you are lucky. As an on-line student at UoP, the classes are smaller, your questions to the professor are in black and white and will get answered, even if the class is over (there is no start time or end time during the day). The diversity is there; you might be in a class with people around the world or in the same town. The input from students that are in the workforce is unsurpassed to anything you will find in a lecture, theory anyone can teach, reality is gained from being in the profession. As well as most of your classmates are in there because they work a 9-5 job, and this is the only way for them to further their education. Since most pay for their education as well, they will most likely attend and put 100% into the class.

I feel the pros of my graduate program will help benefit me for future jobs. It will show that at the age of 43, I am willing to continue my education and learn as much as possible to always improve upon myself. However, I feel a con to an online school is even though you can do it at your own free time, there are no breaks. You just go from one course to the next. When juggling a 7 year old, work, and helping with my grand baby (yes, I have a 24 and 23 year old daughters as well), it can be overwhelming... Read More at times. I believe that when you go to an actual campus there may be less stress; however, at this time, online is working fine for me.

The pros to this type of graduate program is the ability to work and complete a masters degree. The learnings in the courses can easily be translated in to current jobs. The diversity among the students in each class give a well-rounded experience of how other individuals are putting to use the knowledge from the readings and coursework. Some cons are are having to work with students online in different time zones to complete projects. It would be much easier to be sitting in a classroom face to... Read More face to complete assignments, but the online program obviously makes this challenging. Another con to this type of program is if an individual does not manage their time very well, it can become very overwhelming and get behind. It is extremely beneficial to stay ahead on readings and assignments to be successful.

I have tried other online schools and in house campuses, but the University of Phoenix has worked for me the best. I began with my Bachelor's degree while I was in the Army traveling and having my first three kids. After completion of my degree, I realized that I needed more to get the job I really want to work, for the money I wish to make. So I am now attending UOP for the Master's program, which will also prepare me to take the certification for it. I am excited to complete my degree to work in... Read More a fulfilling career.