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Taking Online Math Classes

By Melody Gough

Question

I work a full-time job and need math classes because I'm pursuing a bachelor's of science in nursing. I must take some math classes and I would like some insight on how to do it online.

Answer

Before you enroll in any math classes, make sure your school of choice accepts the course credits. Talk to an academic advisor at your campus and ask if you have to take the classes from their school. Ask if you can take the classes online. Many schools accept transfer credits from other accredited schools, but don't make any assumptions.

Online learning is definitely a possibility for you. Trying to balance work and school is often less difficult through e-learning. Be honest with yourself before enrolling in online classes. Do you have the discipline to sit down and study after work? Do you have the drive to work on your own and complete assignments in a timely manner? A full-time job and the desire for a nursing degree show your drive to succeed. Approach your math classes, whether online or in the classroom, with the same passion, and watch as your career goal moves within your reach.

About the Author
University of Nevada Reno professor Melody Gough is here to answer your questions every week. Professor Gough has taught poetry in both online and community college classrooms for almost a decade and has also taught English composition at the local university for the past five years. In addition to advising her students and inspiring them with witty classroom exercises, Professor Gough writes both poetry and memoir. Her Master of Arts in Teaching English is from the University of Nevada, Reno.