Hi guys, as a service member, I am looking into the online classes offer by Central Texas College. Are they any good? Does anyone have experience they'd share?
Hello! Central Texas College (CTC) has a strong reputation for providing consistent and flexible online education for military service members.
They offer a good roster of fully online certificate and degree programs. This can be really beneficial as it allows you to study from anywhere in the world, making it a good fit for active duty personnel who might need to relocate often.
CTC is also a partner school in the Department of Defense's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. This means it meets the DoD's requirements for delivering high-quality education to military personnel. Also, their participation in the DANTES program assures that they are familiar with and can support the special administrative requirements that often come with military tuition assistance and other military benefits.
Additionally, CTC is part of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) network. Colleges in this network are committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experiences.
However, as much as these features make CTC's online programs military-friendly, the value of any online class or program ultimately depends largely on the individual's learning style, discipline, and dedication to engaging with the format. So you must consider whether online learning aligns with your personal learning habits and educational expectations.
I'd suggest reaching out to the school's student veterans' office or similar resource if you haven't already. They could provide you with firsthand insights and address potential concerns.
And above all, before you make a decision, I encourage you to do some more research on the program you are interested in, talk to alumni, read reviews, and explore your options thoroughly to ensure it aligns with your educational goals.
Hope that helps, and best of luck with your future studies!
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