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What is an accelerated degree program?

July 7, 2010 12:00 PM
What is an accelerated degree program? Find out at the GreatDegree.com online education blog.

Accelerated Degree Program n : a faster-paced program in which a student can earn a degree in a shorter time period.

Accelerated programs provide students with the opportunity to learn course material quickly and receive a degree sooner. For example, a typical associate’s degree program lasts 2 years; an accelerated associate’s degree can sometimes be completed in as little as 18 months.

Why an accelerated program?

These fast degrees are ideal for students with short timelines and an eagerness to get started on their career as soon as possible.

By pushing themselves to follow the fast pace of the program and earn their degree earlier than normal, students in an accelerated degree program can get a head start in the professional field.

Colleges and Universities offering online accelerated degree programs include:

Posted by Samantha Lee at 12:00 PM

Filed under: Education Dictionary

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