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5 steps you NEED to take to prepare for an online criminal justice criminology class?
By 5 steps you NEED to take to prepare for an online criminal justi
Once you decide to pursue an online criminal justice program there are a few things you need to do.
a. Shortlist an institution: Do research and read up on reviews about the various institutions offering this course. Find about the costs involved and financial assistance if any. Look at the classes offered and see if they meet your needs. Check the class schedules and determine if the classes you want are available at your convenience. See if the instructors will be accessible 24/7. Read the fine print before putting your signature on the form.
b. Computer requirements: Since you are enrolling for an online program, it goes without saying that your whole course revolves around your computer. Hence you will need to get the appropriate software and hardware as specified by the institute. If you are not a frequent computer user, get yourself acquainted with the different processes involved before beginning your course.
c. Brush up on your knowledge: Do some reading on the subject and increase your knowledge. Even if there are no prerequisites it is a good idea to learn something on your own before you begin criminal justice classes. Make a folder of notes that might prove useful when you are going through the course.
d. Draw a schedule: As soon as you are enrolled in the class you will get your timetable of classes. Now, draw up your own schedule making sure to mark out time for possible assignments, reading up on the day's lessons and some research. Resolve to stick with the schedule come what may. That will definitely keep you ahead of your class.
e. Required study material: Most of the study material will be provided by the institution. These would be sent to you either to your home or by e-mail. The materials can include syllabus, research articles, CD-ROMs, and other similar stuff. Most of the time this material is sufficient to get you through the whole course. Of course, the institute will most probably have an online library that will help you with any additional material that you might require. You might have to register before you can access this library.
About the Author
Jim Greenberg recommends you visit the Online Criminal Justice Degree Guide for more information on preparations for success in criminal justice degrees. See http://www.ocjdg.com/2006/02/what_will_i_nee.html for more information.
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