Online programs should be just as rigorous as their on-campus counterparts. The assignments are generally the same, as are the discussions and exams. The only difference is the method of delivery.
So, though online programs are just as challenging, they are much more flexible and convenient.
It was an adjustment for me, because I had never taken an online course. However, it was something that I caught onto easily with the support I received from Arkansas State. The program that they use was easy to understand for somebody who had never taken an online course. As I got better at it and back in the groove, I was able to be more efficient.
– Curt Barger, online Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Superintendency graduate, 2018