do they still let people in jail get degrees and if so are these degrees equal to a degree from a real college
2006-09-15 17:25:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
there is a world of educational opportunities available to people that are incarcerated. depending on the location of the inmate, type of institution and duration of sentance, they can receive degrees of many types and they are equivalent to that of a degree received in the "free world". unfortunately, the internet is not an educational tool that is available in most situations, however there will be a full library in addition to a law library. education is encouraged and is free. once released there are a number of educational grants and opportunites for the ex-offender. good luck,
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2006-09-15 17:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by annie - rainbow goddess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that prisons only offer GED programs and vocational training but I'm not completely sure. There are a few universities that offer online degrees so if a prisoner had access to a computer and the internet, I would imagine that doing this would be out of the question.
2006-09-15 17:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by lala h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get a college degree through correspondence courses, my dad did a few to help him get his degree. I suppose that a prisoner could get a degree in the clink. As an employer I would still see it on the same level as a GED verses a HS Diploma.
2006-09-15 17:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Most are equal to a real college degree
2006-09-15 17:33:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in California and work in a prison. Yes, you can get a college degree while in prison.
2006-09-15 17:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by vik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know some do. For your area, call or email your Senator or Congressman's office, and they will check for you.
2006-09-15 17:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋