Are online schools actually credible.......does anyone get a job with an online degree?

Answer 1

A degree from an accredited university absolutely counts. The degree itself does not specify if it is online or on campus. It is really a matter of learning preference. Online learning is more of an andragogical model (adult learning) while classroom settings have roots in the pedagogical model, which is what we are accustomed to since Pre-K. It is difficult for some people to do the change from being taught to learning almost independently.

However, let’s compare by looking at one semester alone: a course, traditionally, may meet hourly three times a week for fifteen weeks. This amounts to 45 hours. I don’t know about you but I may be able to do this in four weeks, dedicating roughly 10 hours a week. I’m not saying that it takes ten hours a week; I’m simply demonstrating the basic rationale behind distance education courses (See article below).

The accredited online degrees are credible and you should be able to get a job. Why would more and more universities and colleges be offering the online programs, if they were not credible? I think I have mentioned accredited quite a few times, so this is of course a concern.

There are a few things to examine prior to jumping into an online degree program.

(1)Check the accreditation by doing a triple check. First, they tell you they are accredited and by whom, then you go to that accrediting body's website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. I would strongly recommend you stay within the 6 major accrediting bodies in the US (see CHEA link below).

(2)A university is a business after all. Look into it from that perspective. Visit the Better Business Bureau to see about their business practices.

(3)Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let it be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought.

You should market yourself and not the degree or university. There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!

Answer 2

So you're saying that if I take online classes from an actual university, those don't count?

You do the same amount, if not more work with online classes because you have to have so many posts per day or whatever. As long as your school is accredited, you shouldn't have any problems, my mom did online classes for a while and her work, a major insurance company in Dallas, Tx, paid her tuition for her and acknowledged her hours.

Answer 3

Unless you already have a degree from a real college to add to an online one most employers wont accept them. There are always exceptions and some employers may accept them but most do not. I work for a large corp. and they will pay for my schooling as long as my area of study is related to my work and I commit 1 years to the company after graduating. When I signed up for this benefit and they saw I was going to do my schooling online they denied my request for money right there and then. Online degrees are great for adding to your education but to hold a online degree by itself seems to mean nothing to most businesses.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

no, don't do it. no one will hire you. besides, you get so much more from person-to-person interaction.