The Difference Between Traditional and Online Doctoral Programs

How do online doctoral programs differ from traditional brick-and-mortar ones? A look at five areas of comparison.

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Can I Earn a Doctoral Degree Part-Time?

Learn more about the benefits of earning an online doctorate part-time.

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Competency-Based Education Glossary

Find definitions of competency, direct assessment, and self-paced learning in this CBE glossary.

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8 Reasons To Choose Online Education

Exploring whether online education is right for you? Find out why adults are choosing it more than ever.

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4 Benefits of Online Learning

Online learning can be a great fit for people who want to continue living their lives while earning a degree.

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5 Tips for Better School-Work-Life Balance

Five ideas from Capella students on how to successfully find the balance between your coursework, your job, and family l...

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The Importance of Support Networks for Adult Students

Tackle the challenge of earning your degree as a working adult with the help of support networks both in and out of scho...

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Best Tablets for Use in Online Classes

A "best of" list of tablets for online classes.

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A Guide to Student Support and Community at Capella

Capella University offers staff-provided and community-based support.

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