Is online education really looked at as trustworthy to employers?

Question

I was thinking of becoming an elementary teacher but I need to be licensed. Would people hire me if I got my degree online. I am teaching in Korea and can't come home for school.

Answer 1

This is from this week's New York Times -- judge for yourself.

I should note, however, that there are many real brick-and-mortar universities (many state colleges, for example) that offer some courses online. Since you desire education certification, your best bet would be to check out "fast-track" certification programs, offered to people who already have bachelor's degrees.

Here's the Times excerpt:

In one recent survey, employers overwhelmingly preferred traditional bachelor’s degrees when hiring over credentials even partially completed online. In the study, published in the January issue of the quarterly Communication Education, two communications professors asked some 270 small and medium-size companies in eight cities about their attitudes toward online credentials. The companies primarily sought managers or entry-level employees in accounting, engineering, business and information technology.

Ninety-six percent said they would choose traditional candidates over those with virtual degrees. Graduates of hybrid programs (online and in classrooms) didn’t fare much better, with 75 percent choosing candidates with traditional degrees.
“Recent graduates who apply for jobs without much work experience may find that having an online degree on their résumé translates into having little chance of being hired,” concludes the study, by Margaret H. DeFleur, associate dean of graduate studies and research at Louisiana State University, and Jonathan Adams, director of interactive and new communication technologies at Florida State University.

Answer 2

The University of Phoenix offers a Masters in Education and teaching certificate program. They are fully accredited and yes the credential is valid throughout the industry. Check with your local school board for verification.
By the way, they are considered an online university but you'll find yourself spending 4 hours a week in a classroom, 4 hours a week working in a study group (on or off campus), and 10-20 hours a week on homework assignments.
I got my business degree there and I can say that it was a very difficult and challenging program. The instructors are all fully credentialed masters in their field.

Answer 3

Most licenses require both a degree and additional training. The only thing I found online is a program through Charter Oak State College in Connecticut.

Answer 4

Some schools you don't even have to go for exams. University of Phoenix does not usually give exams, but there are a lot of papers and group projects you have to do. If you don't like to write, that might not be for you. Phoenix is also very expensive. I have no knowledge of the schools you list but as long as they are accredited by a recognized organization, your degree will be recognized as legitimate. Find out who accredited the schools, google the name of the accreditation company, and find out if they are legit.

Answer 5

If it were me, no it wouldn't. I've seen where you can get nursing certificates online. I wouldn't feel comfortable if I knew my nurse got her education online instead of at a real school. I would feel the same way about a teacher.

Answer 6

If its from an accredited university, yes

Answer 7

i think that there are alot of orgs. hire employees who learned on line