Accelerated online into to psych???

[adom]

I just signed up for a online accelerated Intro to psych class, has anyone ever taken this online? I have never taken an accelerated class or an online class, so I am a little nervous. I am taking it through MATC (Madison). Let me know if you have done this. THANKS!!!

[caliotter3]

I found out that online classes are a lot more work than regular classes, just like I had read. As for an accelerated course, I would imagine, you will be responsible for lots more daily reading and you will not be able to let anything slide, especially if you have to do any writing type projects. Good luck.

[bseesahm]

I took Intro to Psych as an 8 week online class. The material was generally pretty easy, but the course was time consuming. There were several papers to write, 2 quizzes/week and 6-10 discussion board posts. I probably spent 15 hours/week on the class, but I got an A and it was one more prereq completed . The second 8 weeks of the semester I took Intro to Sociology. That didn't seem as time consuming or maybe I was just used to it at that point!

I really like online classes for flexibility, but I agree with caliotter3 - I think they are harder than in class courses. For me, the trade off is worth it. I can do my studying/classwork early in the morning or late at night and still drive on kid's field trips, etc.