| The time you spend per week on-line for class
and preparing for class is going to vary by the student and by the course. Keep in
mind that you need to allow the time you would normally spend to study, plus the time you
normally would have spent in the classroom. For example, a common guideline is that
1 credit hour of coursework is often equal to approximately 3 hours per week of
preparation time. A 3-credit hour course then would take approximately 9 hours a
week outside of the classroom. Remember to add the minimum of 3 hours per week you
would normally have spent in the classroom on to the 9 hours of preparation time ( a total
minimum time invested of 12 hours per week). Again, the time required varies by the
student and the course. Some students will spend more time on particular courses;
some will spend less. In the past, students felt that they spend a great deal of
time on a course, but may not have included the time they would have normally spent in the
classroom as part of the time they spend at home working on the course. Web-based
courses provide the ultimate in scheduling flexibility and convenience, but they still
give you the same high-quality education. Return to Road Map
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