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Traditional colleges give students taking online courses the chance to meet with their instructors face to face. Instead of an instructor being across the country, the instructor more than likely has an office on campus. Students are also likely to have access to tutors and can opt to take harder classes on campus while taking easier classes online.
Essex County College
(973) 877-3000
303 University Avenue
Newark, NJ
Seton Hall University
(973) 761-9000
Enrollment Services
South Orange, NJ
New Jersey City University
(201) 200-2000
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
Saint Peter's College
201-761-7100
2627 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
Gibbs College - Montclair, NJ
(201)744-2010
33 Plymouth Street
Montclair, NJ
New Jersey Institute of Technology
(973) 596-3000
University Heights
Newark, NJ
Hudson County Community College
(201) 714-7100
162 Slip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
Bloomfield College
(973) 748-9000
Office of Enrollment Management and Admission
Bloomfield, NJ
Kean University
(908) 737-5326
PO Box 411
Union, NJ
Montclair State University
(973) 655-4000
One Normal Avenue
One Normal Avenue, NJ
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By Amy Brantley

For many years, students have had the option to take courses through the mail. Then came online universities , which made taking courses even easier. It didn't take long for traditional colleges to catch on. They understand that students want the option to take online courses from a college they know and can trust. Some of the biggest universities and smallest community colleges now offer online courses. These include schools like Boston University , USC , and Kent State But what are the benefits to taking online courses through a traditional college?

The Ability to Compare

There's something many students do not understand. Online courses aren't for everyone. A student has to be self-motivated in order to get the work done and pass the courses in a less structured environment. A traditional college gives students the chance to try both seat-based and online courses. If for some reason the student doesn't like online courses, he won't have to worry about changing colleges altogether.

Flexibility

Being able to take online courses through a traditional college gives students the chance to truly have a flexible schedule. For example, if two classes are offered at the same time, but one is also available online, the student can still take both courses. Not to mention that students who want to finish college early will have the ability to take as many courses as they can handle, helping to cut the cost of tuition.

The Ability to Get Help

Traditional colleges give students taking online courses the chance to meet with their instructors face to face. Instead of an instructor being across the country, the instructor more than likely has an office on campus. Students are also likely to have access to tutors and can opt to take harder classes on campus while taking easier classes online.

Affordability

There's no denying the fact that online universities can cost a small fortune. Students attending traditional colleges, though, have access...

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