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I did a fully online Master's program (besides student teaching in person) and it was probably the easiest and most affordable way for me to complete this degree. What worked for me might not work for others, though. This is not a program that will hold your hand through the journey and you won't have the personal touch of a professor who knows you and cares about your well-being. You will get emails and posts about what you need to get done, and then they will leave you alone to get it done. This... Read More program is great if you are looking for independence and flexibility. You won't get a ton of personalized feedback and spoon-fed instruction, but you will get a degree in probably the most convenient way possible. As a working adult, this program was great for me and was a great launching pad into the next move in my career. I still learned plenty, but it was self paced and self motivated. I loved it!

I feel this program has prepared me adequately for obtaining my certification. From the academic advisors to the instruction in my classes, everything and everyone has been prepared and organized to help me succeed. They have always answered my questions in a timely and professional manner. The amount of work required in each class wasn't overwhelming, but did keep me on my toes. Some of it felt like busy work, but most of it had good educational value to it. I would prefer to traditional brick and... Read More mortar college in this type of program as I learn better in face-to-face interaction, but this was not doable in my current situation as a military spouse. So this online program fit with my lifestyle. I would recommend this program to anyone considering going into teaching as a second career and who needs more individual freedom in their schedule.

When deciding to further my education I was apprehensive at first but working with the staff at the University of Phoenix eased all of my anxieties. The educational experience that I have received from the staff at the University of Phoenix has helped me prepare for becoming a confident educator. The only down fall of working on an online graduate program is the lack of physical support. Although I am beginning my teaching practicum, it has been difficult to make sure that I am accomplishing the... Read More standards that are enforced by the Phoenix educational institution. Other than a lack of physical contact which comes from taking online education, the University has prepared me beyond what I thought the program was going to offer.

The online graduate program at University of Phoenix is so convenient because it is completely online. This allows me to easily attend classes without making drastic changes to my everyday routine. The faculty and staff at University of Phoenix are very helpful and knowledgeable in their given field. The downside about attending school online is that most contact is via email or phone, which can take some time to get a response. However, the ease of attending classes online and the helpfulness of... Read More the online community far outweigh this con. I would definitely recommend the online program for anyone who is seeking higher education or, education in general.

The graduate program that I am in is convenient because it is completely online. This gives me flexibility to take classes around my daily schedule. The staff and faculty at University of Phoenix are really nice and really helpful. I am able to ask questions and receive answers that go above and beyond my original desire. The educational program that I am enrolled in is really great and I am confident that it will afford me the training that is necessary to become a grey teacher. I would definitely... Read More recommend this program or any other that they may offer.

I attended the University of Phoenix for my Master's Degree in Secondary Education. I earned my bachelor from a traditional university. At the time, I was traveling quite a bit for work and working multiple jobs, so the online option was the best path for me to earn my master's degree in a timely manner. I found the coursework to be challenging with regularly having to post to the discussion forums, doing papers, group projects, research and supplemental reading. I also had to do my classroom observation... Read More hours on my own time as well as my student teaching. However, I was motivated to complete my degree and receive my teaching certificate. I was able to get the entire program completed in 20 months. Since I am in Illinois and the university is in Arizona, I needed to make sure that I did everything to meet the Illinois Teaching Certificate requirements. The local Regional Office of Education here was very helpful as was my advisor from University of Phoenix. The only problem I did run into was getting placed for student teaching. I did have to make some phone calls in order to get placed. In the end, I probably had to do a little more leg work on my own because they were in Arizona and I was in Illinois. When it came time to get my teaching certificate, I had no problems. In fact, I received my certificate as early as you could from the state of IL. I was able to find a full time teaching job for the next school year. I worked there for 3 years before moving on to another school. I will admit that I was worried that having a degree from an online program may be looked down upon and there were some fellow teachers who did make some comments. Since I have been teaching the last 5 years I now hear more and more teachers and administrators talking about online programs and how they are more the norm. Years ago most teacher’s did their master’s degrees at your traditional schools, then there were the cohort programs, now many of the classes are done online even by the traditional schools. I think as long as you are committed to finishing the program, focus on getting your certification requirements done for your state and are willing to do some of the administrative work on your own that the program is very beneficial. I am actually looking at some of their courses to pursue an additional certification.