[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/are-you-ready-for-an-accelerated-degree-program\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/are-you-ready-for-an-accelerated-degree-program\/","headline":"Are You Ready for an Accelerated Degree Program?","name":"Are You Ready for an Accelerated Degree Program?","description":"Fast-paced and coursework-intensive, accelerated degree programs can take you by surprise if you\u2019re not prepared. Because of their expedited format, accelerated classes may demand more of your attention and time than traditional courses. Knowing what to expect from your accelerated…","datePublished":"2017-12-06","dateModified":"2019-12-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/#Person","name":"Patrick Gregory","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Faulkner University","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","width":480,"height":128}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/college-student-studying.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/college-student-studying.jpg","height":514,"width":850},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/are-you-ready-for-an-accelerated-degree-program\/","about":["Adult Students","Current Students","Online","Undergraduate"],"wordCount":335,"articleBody":"Fast-paced and coursework-intensive, accelerated degree programs can take you by surprise if you\u2019re not prepared. Because of their expedited format, accelerated classes may demand more of your attention and time than traditional courses. Knowing what to expect from your accelerated degree program can help you prepare for any potential hiccups along the way.Expect to Do More in Less TimeAccelerated degree programs allow you to complete a degree in less time. For example, instead of finishing a bachelor\u2019s degree in four years, you may be able to complete it in only two or three years. These types of programs are great for adult learners who are looking to advance in their field or start a new career while working full-time.While completing a degree as quickly as possible may sound great, you\u2019ll be cramming the same amount of coursework into a shorter amount of time. During each term, you can expect to spend more time studying and have less free time. However, if you\u2019re 100% committed to your studies and are driven to achieve your career goals, an accelerated degree program may be right for you.Become More OrganizedHitting assignment due dates requires an industrious work ethic, and if you\u2019re studying in an accelerated degree program, you\u2019ll need to be even more diligent about staying on track. To prepare for accelerated courses, it\u2019s important to figure out your schedule. Sit down with either a physical agenda or smartphone app, and devise a regimented timetable.As you enter assignment dates, study times, appointments, work schedules and so on, you may find that you have to pare down your social calendar. When it comes to accelerated degree programs, time management techniques can help you plan each week, so you don\u2019t feel overwhelmed or succumb to procrastination.Learn More About Accelerated Degree ProgramsGet on the fast track toward an undergraduate or graduate degree with accelerated programs from Faulkner University. To discuss your options, contact us today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Adult Students","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/\/adult-students\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Are You Ready for an Accelerated Degree Program?","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/are-you-ready-for-an-accelerated-degree-program\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]