online BS

The bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree. The name bachelor comes from the word bachelor, which means young apprentice. The bachelor's degree is the first degree that one can earn in many disciplines. In some cases, an associate degree can be earned before proceeding onto a bachelor degree. The MS online degree is the subsequent degree upon completing the bachelors. It takes about two years to complete a BS online degree, with anywhere from 120 to 180 total credit hours depending on the college and program of study. To successfully graduate, most universities require students to maintain at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A). Entry into most programs requires students to take and pass the SAT standardized exam.

An online degree is a convenient way to attend college and further an education without the confines of a classroom. Brick and mortar colleges that offer a traditional educational plan are time consuming. There is very little time left for extracurricular activities, employment, or spending time with family and friends. However, gaining an education through the Internet allows a student to work full time, enjoy extracurricular activities, or any other commitment. "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might:" (Ecclesiastes 9:10) Online BS degrees allow students who may not live in close proximity to a college or university to earn a degree. An individual in the military or someone who has a job that requires travel would benefit a lot from an education through the Internet, as it provides the flexibility to fulfill responsibilities while attending college.

Typically, this type of education has concentrated classes. The classes last for six to eight weeks whereas traditional classes last for fourteen to sixteen weeks. Online degree characteristically have two eight week sessions within a sixteen week semester. This allows students to take a full load of classes each semester but only take half of the classes at a time. This setup allows a student to focus more on the material being presented and creates a learning environment that promotes more long term retention. A shorter class provides more convenience and assists the students to finish in a timelier manner.