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    A hybrid program is essentially a college program that combines elements of online learning and traditional learning. Instead of taking every class in a classroom on campus, you’ll have the chance to take up to half of the credits that you need or even more through online classes. Many of these programs require that you take some standard classes on campus, which ensures that you have an understanding of introductory courses before you move up. These classes have some big benefits for students.


    Do All Programs Offer a Hybrid Option?
    Not all programs of study have a hybrid option. While you may have the chance to take a few classes online during the summer session or one online class in a standard semester, your program may limit the number of classes you can take online. MBA programs often have a hybrid option designed for students who work full-time, and education programs often offer a hybrid option too. Education students can take lower level and upper level classes online while they gain experience working with children.


    Is There a Residency Requirement?
    When looking for a hybrid program, always ask if the program has a residency requirement. Residency refers to the time that you spend living on the college’s campus. This is very common with graduate online programs, but you may also have a residency requirement when enrolling in a hybrid study program. This is the college’s way of ensuring that you spend some time on the campus. A residency component may require that you spend at least one semester out of the year living on campus, or it may require that you take half the classes needed to graduate in a traditional classroom. Some graduate programs only require that students take shorter weekend classes on campus.

    How Much Will it Cost?
    One big advantage to these programs is that most cost less than a traditional program would. When you enroll in college, you’re responsible for paying your tuition, any fees charged by the college and the cost of living in a dorm room and eating in the dorm cafeteria. Most colleges reduce the tuition rate for online classes by $100 or more per credit. Taking the hybrid route lets you pay a lower rate for the classes you take online. If your college does not have a residency requirement, you can live at home with your parents and save even more money.


    What are the Benefits?
    Nancy Webb, a college professor who teaches online, claims that these programs can help students learn time management skills and better meet the needs of students. Webb also points out that these programs are great for students who want to go green. You’ll cut down on the amount of paper you waste, and you may even save money on textbooks because you can access your course materials online. Finishing a program that combines traditional learning with online learning can also help you finish your degree requirements faster.


    A hybrid course of study is a type of degree program that lets students split their time between taking classes online and taking classes online. These programs let students save on tuition and fees, textbooks, school supplies and even their transportation costs. Though not all programs offer this option, you may find that the topic you want to study is available as a hybrid program.


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