Online Degree Programs at Stratford University

About Online Education at Stratford

Established in 1976, Stratford University delivers competency-based educational programs that prepare individuals for employment in specific career areas and is dedicated to preparing students for challenging and rewarding careers in high demand fields, such as information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, and business administration.

Stratford University seeks to give its students relevant skills and knowledge, leading to a satisfying career and maximizing their potential. We combine sound instructional technology with an insight into the business career market to produce a valuable and unique educational service.

Stratford University is careful not to confuse learning rate with learning capacity, knowing that the employer does not care whether students took five or ten weeks to learn the "theory", but rather that they actually know it. In this environment of instructional flexibility, against a backdrop of firm standards, students who formerly were not successful, achieve real success.

How do I become a good candidate for online learning at Stratford University?

• Become self-disciplined and motivate yourself to study.
• Work independently and have things done ahead of time without reminders.
• Get used to communicating by computer instead of talking face-to-face.
• Be prepared to do LOTS of writing ... that is ... TYPING!
• Be prepared to do LOTS of reading, too!
• Got time? you"ll need to spend more time working on your online courses than regular classes.
• Be prepared to use technology including e-mail, chat and Internet browsing.
• Please ask your instructor or other students for help if you need it.