| I am currently working on my mathematics degree | | | | visit the University of Washington. Another creditable |
| online. I try not to brag about it, but I cannot help it. Of all | | | | university! |
| things! Mathematics is a subject feared by many and | | | | A few things to point out: |
| those who like it also know it can be very frustrating | | | | 1. Some courses will still require that you purchase a |
| at times working through those tough problems. So is it | | | | text book. |
| possible to obtain a mathematics degree online? | | | | 2. Some will still require that you attend a virtual class |
| Absolutely, in fact I believe it is easier to learn online. | | | | meeting once or twice per semester. |
| The very fact that you have to research the problem | | | | 3. Some courses require their exams proctored at |
| and come up with a solution on your own rather than | | | | your expense. Others will just give you an online test. |
| giving up and getting the answer from a professor or | | | | 4. You should have a scanner and a good working |
| fellow student, makes grasping the idea and retaining it | | | | computer with reliable high speed internet. |
| that much easier. | | | | 5. Before you start you should have already |
| So where do I start? Sadly to say there is only one | | | | completed your general education courses at a local |
| creditable university that you can attend, The University | | | | university or college. |
| of Illinois at Springfield. It offers a B.A. in Mathematical | | | | Number 3 above will only be required by a few |
| Sciences. It truly is sad that there is only one creditable | | | | courses. Proctoring an exam is necessary in some |
| university that offers this, but the good news is that | | | | cases. Also, the university must keep a high standard |
| the University of Illinois is doing a great job delivering | | | | in educating its students and therefore they must have |
| this program that you will not want to go anywhere | | | | some exams proctored or administered to ensure a |
| else. If you wish to further your education and get a | | | | good quality education. |
| Masters Degree in Mathematics then you will want to | | | | |