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Faulkner University…","datePublished":"2018-08-06","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\/online-degree-in-adulthood.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/online-degree-in-adulthood.jpg","height":567,"width":850},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/pursuing-an-online-degree-in-adulthood-a-positive-experience\/","about":["Adult Students","Online","Undergraduate"],"wordCount":448,"articleBody":"If you\u2019re planning to further your education, you may be feeling nervous about the time and effort these additional studies require. Fortunately, the rise of online education has made pursuing a degree easier and more convenient than ever. Faulkner University offers a diverse range of online academic programs designed to accommodate the busy schedule of the working adult without a hassle. Wondering why you should study online with Faulkner? Here are four key benefits of pursuing an online degree as an adult student.Online education is flexible.Achieving your career goals may require additional education, but adult life doesn\u2019t always offer the flexibility required to spend time on campus for a set schedule. That\u2019s where online degree programs come into play. Many of these programs can be completed entirely from the comfort of your own home, eliminating the need to take too much time away from everyday life. Plus, rather than dealing with scheduled lectures, most online courses let you complete work when it\u2019s best for you, so long as you meet the deadlines set by your program and instructors.Travel is seldom necessary.For many students, on-campus education is impossible due to time constraints. But for others, it may be out of the question because they simply live too far away from the nearest campus for a daily \u2013 or even weekly \u2013 commute. Online degree programs make it much easier for students, such as those living in rural communities, who can\u2019t find convenient educational opportunities nearby to receive their degree without traveling.You can work in an environment where you\u2019re comfortable.The classroom environment isn\u2019t right for everyone, and that\u2019s one of many reasons why online education has become so widespread. These degree programs generally involve the same educational materials that would be used on campus, except you\u2019re afforded the added freedom of performing your work wherever you have access to a computer, whether that\u2019s at home or your favorite caf\u00e9.Online learning promotes computer literacy.If you\u2019re not well-versed in the realm of computer technology, an online degree program presents the perfect opportunity to get started. Most online educational software is fairly simple to learn, and many courses require the use of popular word processors and other computer programs. Gaining experience with these technologies can help complement the already extensive expertise you\u2019d gain from an online academic program.Online Academics at Faulkner UniversityFor online degree programs built upon a sturdy foundation of Christian values, look no further than Faulkner University. Browse our list of online academics today, and submit your application online once you\u2019ve chosen your field of study."},{"@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":"Pursuing an Online Degree in Adulthood: A Positive Experience","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/adult-students\/pursuing-an-online-degree-in-adulthood-a-positive-experience\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]