Reinventing The University Degree
A university degree has always been a career enhancing luxury. Today it has almost become a necessity. Gone are the days of the Jack-of-all-trades and everybody now is expected to be a specialist which explains the added importance of the university degree.
A university degree comes in many forms. There are numerous ways of classifying the degrees on offer. The most common classification is based on the extent of study required to obtain the degree. This leads to an Associate Degree. Unfortunately it does not have much worth. All it says that you did come here but did not get to first base. A rung higher would be a Bachelor’s Degree where the holder is able to finish the complete requirement for undergraduate studies. On completion of postgraduate studies the Master’s Degree is awarded. Still further up would be the Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) which is awarded after more time spent in the study and research of a particular field of specialization. Acquisition of this degree signifies that one has reached the cutting edge of knowledge.
Another way of classifying a university degree is according the stream of knowledge. For example, a Bachelor’s Degree may be bestowed for the different branches of science like physics and mathematics. In the field of engineering, degrees are awarded for electrical, civil, chemical and mechanical engineering. The Arts include music, theatre, religion, literature, sculpture and other artworks. There are also Bachelor of Science degrees in political science, law, sociology and the other fields of social sciences. Recent additions to the fields of studies entitled to a university degree are computer science and information technology, aviation, and avionics among others.
Online university is proving to be very successful. This alternative to the traditional colleges is a direct result of advances in computer technology particularly the internet with its real time communication capability and other useful features. These students can do the required work at home or other convenient places outside of the university premises. Another important feature of online study is the flexible time schedule. People who are employed can take advantage of this opportunity to acquire additional academic credentials for the advancement of their careers. They cannot leave their jobs and would be uncomfortable in the physical presence of much younger students.
The online university deserves a permanent place in the educational system.
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