by Chris Foley and Jan Holloway, US News
You can go back to school – on your own time, at your own pace, in your own place. If you want to earn a credential quickly and potentially reduce costs, accelerated online learning may be an option to consider. Accelerated degree programs online come in various formats but generally enable you to earn a credential more quickly than in a traditional postsecondary program. These can consist of multiple shorter course terms throughout the year instead of semesters, competency-based learning, credits for past life and military experience or combined degrees such as 4+1 bachelor’s-master’s programs, which reduce the total time needed to earn both.
